MUSIC
Associate in Arts for Transfer Music · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
**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:
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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 |
| orMUS 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 | |