# MUSIC (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

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# **MUSIC
Associate in Arts for Transfer**

### Description

The **Associate in Arts in Music Transfer (AA-T) Degree** is intended to meet the lower division requirements for music majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a music baccalaureate degree. This degree prepares students to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts degree program, a capstone or terminal liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music. Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship, and performance on their primary instrument or voice.

**In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Degree in Music:**

1.  Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2.  Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
3.  Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
4.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Music major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 17 |
| MUS 103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 104 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 106 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS 107 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS 156 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUS 181 | Applied Music | 2 |
| MUST 101 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| **The following large ensemble must be taken 4 times, for a total of 4 units (1 unit each semester)** | | 4 |
| MUS 116 | Diverse Instruments Ensemble | 1 |
| or MUS 120 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units** | |  |
| **The Music Department also recommends the completion of the following classes in Piano and History, in preparation for transfer to a California State University. History - Choose one - MUS 130 or MUS 131 Piano - Choose one - MUS 145, MUS 146, MUS 147, or MUS 148** | |  |
| **Total** | | **21** |