Music History

This certificate is designed to help students entering the music field. Students will explore the rich history of music from distant and recent past as well as gain a breadth of knowledge of music at present in our diverse world. These music courses are designed to help students think, create, and collaborate in a critical, expressive, and articulate manner.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify major topics, developments, debates, and issues in music; discuss, analyze, and synthesize a variety of theoretical and practical foci in music; and classify global, national, and local perspectives on issues pertaining to music in preparation for future study and career opportunities.

Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
MUSIC 121	History of Rock Music	3
MUSIC 122	History of Jazz	3
MUSIC 125	History of Literature I (Antiquity - 1750)	3
MUSIC 126	History of Literature II (1750 - Present)	3
MUSIC 127	Exploring Music Through Culture	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		15

*Financial Aid Ineligible

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES.  SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN. 

Spring 2025	GCC Catalog Addendum 2024-2025
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.