Music Degrees & Policies

Degrees Offered

• Associate of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies

Purpose

The Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) is intended for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting school. To receive an Associate of Arts degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above. Students must meet all general education core requirements and courses from their selected program of study as well.

Degree Requirements (Associate of Arts)

Language and Communication (9 hours)

• ENG 101
• ENG 102
• SPE 101

Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)

• Humanities
• Fine Arts
• Humanities/Fine Arts

Natural Sciences (7 hours)

At least one course must be a lab course.

• Life Science
• Physical Science

Math (3 hours)

• MAT 104 or Higher (Recommended)

Physical Education (2 hours)

• Two PER or Dance Activities
• PER Activity and
• HEL 101, Dance, or Varsity Sport

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Must be selected from two different areas.

• Social Science
• Social Science
• Social Science

Required Courses (25 hours)

• MUS 141
• MUS 142
• MUS 241
• MUS 219
• MUS 105
• Private Lessons
• Performing Ensembles (Ensembles are 1 hour each for a total of 4 hours.)