# Music (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

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**Award Type:** Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Music will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Music. Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship and performance on their primary instrument or voice.

**Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements**

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

1.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
2.  A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
3.  Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
4.  Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

**The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Music will:**

1.  Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management and interpersonal skills to assist in the production of a collaborative musical work.
2.  Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality and stylistic awareness.
3.  Perform in an ensemble with a diverse group of people, including those of a variety of performance abilities and backgrounds.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects and principles of music, including but not limited to: music theory, notation, chord structures, form, instrumental/vocal technique, performances practices.
5.  Demonstrate proficiency in the dictation and sight singing of tonal music.
6.  Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis and composition of tonal music.
7.  Demonstrate proficiency in the rehearsal, collaboration, and performance of music across a wide range of compositional styles and in a variety of venues.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A major of 22 units is required for the degree.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (18 units):** | | 18 |
| MUS 111 | Music Theory 1 | 4 |
| MUS 112 | Music Theory 2 | 4 |
| MUS 113 | Music Theory 3 | 4 |
| MUS 114 | Music Theory 4 | 4 |
| **A total of 2 units of MUS 170 is required. Repeat this course 4 times for credit.** | | 2 |
| MUS 170 | Applied Music | 0.5 |
| **Select four courses from the following (4 units):** | | 4 |
| MUS 130 | Mixed Ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 132 | Masterworks Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 133 | Chamber Voices | 1 |
| MUS 137 | Concert Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 140 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MUS 151 | Concert Band | 1 |
| **Note: Voice students should pick from the 130 series and instrumental students should pick from MUS 140 or MUS 151.** | |  |
| **Electives** | | 4 |
| **Elective units required for Music AA-T: 4** | |  |
| **General Education** | | 34 |
| **Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 0 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 4 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses.** | |  |
| **Total** | | **60** |