Music Certificate: 204

(R): 204

The music certificate curriculum consists of music courses that are required in music major programs at professionally accredited colleges, universities, and conservatories. It is intended for students who wish to transfer to these institutions.

Students would be advised to take approximately 30 additional credits chosen to match the first two years of the program into which they plan to transfer.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

Applied Music (8 Credits Hours)

Students must take the following:

MUSC 147 - Applied Music 2 semester hours
MUSC 148 - Applied Music 2 semester hours
MUSC 215 - Applied Music 2 semester hours
MUSC 216 - Applied Music 2 semester hours

Applied Music Laboratory (4 Credits Hours)

Students must take MUSC 150 four times.

Large Ensemble (4 Credits Hours)

All applied music students must choose from the following list of MUSC Large Ensemble courses for a total of four credits as assigned by the department:

MUSC 161 - Series-Small Ensembles 1 semester hour
MUSC 161C - Jazz Ensemble 1 semester hour
MUSC 161D - World Ensemble 1 semester hour
MUSC 163 - College Chorus 1 semester hour
MUSC 166 - College Orchestra 1 semester hour
MUSC 170 - Chamber Singers 1 semester hour
MUSC 172 - College Band - Wind Ensemble 1 semester hour

Music Theory (12 Credit Hours)

Students must take the following:

MUSC 190 - Music Theory I 3 semester hours
MUSC 191 - Music Theory II 3 semester hours
MUSC 233 - Music Theory III 3 semester hours
MUSC 234 - Music Theory IV 3 semester hours

Ear Training and Sightsigning (8 Credit Hours)

Students must take the following:

MUSC 194 - Ear Training and Sightsinging I 2 semester hours
MUSC 195 - Ear Training and Sightsinging II 2 semester hours
MUSC 237 - Ear Training and Sightsinging III 2 semester hours
MUSC 238 - Ear Training and Sightsinging IV 2 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 36

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Apply the fundamentals of music theory from basic notation and ear training through part writing and microanalysis to the creative process.
Identify musical periods and styles from the Middle Ages to the present.
Demonstrate the level of proficiency in music performance/education required to perform standard audition repertoire expected in four-year music programs or for work in a variety of music-related careers.
Perform collaboratively in ensembles, practice self-reflective assessment, and create a strategy of long-term intentional practice through applied music studies, technical studies, ensembles, and master classes in preparation for auditions.