The AA-T in Music provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field
and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed
the AA-T in Music will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer
into Music or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University
system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for
your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify major topics,
developments, debates, and issues in music; apply their knowledge of key concepts
in music to discuss, analyze, and synthesize a variety of theoretical and practical
foci in music; and gain a global, national, and local perspective on issues pertaining
to music preparing them for multiple pathways for future study and career opportunities.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| MUSIC 201 |
Musicianship I |
1 |
| MUSIC 202 |
Musicianship II |
1 |
| MUSIC 203 |
Musicianship III |
1 |
| MUSIC 212 |
Harmony II |
3 |
| MUSIC 213 |
Harmony III |
3 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
| MUSIC 101 |
Music Fundamentals |
3 |
| MUSIC 211 |
Harmony I |
3 |
| COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOUR TIMES |
| MUSIC 140 |
Applied Music
(.5 unit class must be taken four times)
|
2 |
| CHOOSE FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING |
| MUSIC 143 |
Jazz Band |
1 |
| MUSIC 146 |
Community Orchestra: Literature 1725-1850 |
1 |
| MUSIC 147 |
Community Orchestra: Literature 1825-1950 |
1 |
| MUSIC 148 |
Chamber Music |
1 |
| MUSIC 230 |
Chorus |
1 |
| MUSIC 231 |
College Choir |
1 |
| MUSIC 232 |
Chamber Chorale: Winter Productions |
1 |
| MUSIC 233 |
Chamber Chorale: Festival |
1 |
| MUSIC 240 |
Concert Singers: Holiday Concert |
1 |
| MUSIC 241 |
Concert Singers: Traditional |
1 |
| MUSIC 242 |
Concert Singers: Contemporary |
1 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE THREE TO FOUR UNITS OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
| MUSIC 120 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| MUSIC 125 |
History and Literature I (Antiquity - 1750) |
3 |
| MUSIC 126 |
History of Literature II (1750 - Present) |
3 |
| MUSIC 160 |
Piano I |
2 |
| MUSIC 161 |
Piano II |
2 |
| MUSIC 162 |
Piano III |
1 |
| MUSIC 177 |
Introduction to Music Technology |
3 |
| MUSIC 204 |
Musicianship IV |
1 |
| MUSIC 214 |
Harmony IV |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
21-22 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the
60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
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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.
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