# Music (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Music

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17540/18643/18644/17541/17680

### Summary

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Music or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Music Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate critical thinking through musical performances, reading music notation, using music technology, and communicating musical concepts using correct terminology.
2.  Demonstrate aural recognition, aesthetic understanding, and cultural awareness through recognizing elements of music that are the product of and responses to cultural values, traditions, and norms.
3.  Demonstrate aural recognition, aesthetic understanding, and cultural awareness through recognizing, comparing, and discussing distinguishing elements of music and music literature.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 16 |
| MUSI 148A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI 148B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 248A | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 268A | Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUSI 268B | Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSI 269A | Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUSI 274A | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSI 274B | Applied Music II | 1 |
| MUSI 274C | Applied Music III | 1 |
| MUSI 274D | Applied Music IV | 1 |
| **Ensembles: Select 4 units from the following:** | | 4 |
| MUSI 257A | Guitar Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSI 257B | Guitar Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSI 257C | Guitar Ensemble III | 1 |
| MUSI 257D | Guitar Ensemble IV | 1 |
| MUSI 259A | Choir I | 1 |
| MUSI 259B | Choir II | 1 |
| MUSI 259C | Choir III | 1 |
| MUSI 259D | Choir IV | 1 |
| MUSI 261A | World Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSI 261B | World Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSI 261C | World Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MUSI 261D | World Music Ensemble IV | 1 |
| MUSI 262A | Jazz Big Band I | 1 |
| MUSI 262B | Jazz Big Band II | 1 |
| MUSI 262C | Jazz Big Band III | 1 |
| MUSI 262D | Jazz Big Band IV | 1 |
| MUSI 264A | Jazz Ensemble I | 1 |
| MUSI 264B | Jazz Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUSI 264C | Jazz Ensemble III | 1 |
| MUSI 264D | Jazz Ensemble IV | 1 |
| **CATEGORY A: Select 3-4 units from the following:** | | 3-4 |
| MUSI 100 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| MUSI 190 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUSI 124A | Piano Class I | 1 |
| MUSI 124B | Piano Class II | 1 |
| MUSI 224A | Piano Class III | 1 |