Music Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement Music · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 24.0 units
The Certificate of Achievement in Music is designed to provide a core of historical, conceptual, and applied experiences that will prepare a developing musician for possible career opportunities in the field of Music. Typical career paths may include music education, performing artist, and digital media/internet audio.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of classical and contemporary popular music.
2. Explain theoretical concepts such as scales, chords, and the circle of fifths.
3. Demonstrate appropriate technical and musical skills in their major instrument.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Music Certificate of Achievement (Total 24) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 24 | ||
| Group 1 (Total 8) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| MUS 101 | Music Listening and Appreciation | 4 |
| MUS 104B | History of Rock Music | 4 |
| Group 2 (Total 4) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 4 | ||
| MUS 104C | Music of the World | 4 |
| MUS 104E | The Beatles | 4 |
| MUS 104F | History of Jazz | 4 |
| Group 3 (Total 12) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 12 | ||
| MUS 111 | Basic Music Theory | 4.75 |
| MUS 116A | Drumset | 2 |
| MUS 116B | Hand Drumming and Percussion | 2 |
| MUS 116C | Guitar | 2 |
| MUS 116D | Piano | 2.75 |
| MUS 116E | Voice | 2 |
| MUS 116F | Voice: Broadway/Pop Styles | 2 |
| MUS 119C | Pro Tools User Certification Course - Pro Tools 101 and 110 | 4.5 |
| MUS 120C | Beginning Audio Production | 4.5 |
| MUS 120D | Beginning Audio Editing | 4.5 |
| MUS 248A | Beginning Rock Ensemble | 2.5 |