Course of Study for Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Music

The AFA Degree in Music delivers a full two-year curriculum which enables students to successfully transfer to baccalaureate institutions at a junior standing. Numerous ensemble and solo performance opportunities exist for our majors. Students interested in creative music opportunities and training may choose to enhance their music degree with our Certificate of Completion in Music Technology.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
  • ENGL 1010-English I (3 credit hours) 
  • MUSC 0200-Convocation (0)
  • MUSC 1030-Written Theory I (3)
  • MUSC 1035-Aural Theory I (1)
  • MUSC 1300-Class Piano I (1)
  • MUSC 1415-Intro to Music Technology (3) 
  • MUSC 0000-Lesson Elective I* (1) 
  • MUSC 0001-Ensemble Elective† (1) 
Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester
  • Advanced Writing Requirement (3)
  • Basic Math Requirement (3)​
  • MUSC 0200-Convocation (0)
  • MUSC 1040-Written Theory II (3) 
  • MUSC 1045-Aural Theory II (1) 
  • MUSC 1301-Class Piano II (1)
  • MUSC 0000-Lesson Elective I* (1) 
  • MUSC 0001-Ensemble Elective† (1)
  • Professional Exploratory Elective‡ (2)
Total Credit Hours: 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
  • US & WY Constitutions Requirement (3)
  • MUSC 0200-Convocation (0)
  • MUSC 1302-Class Piano III (1)
  • MUSC 2030-Written Theory III (3) 
  • MUSC 2035-Aural Theory III (1) 
  • MUSC 2050-Music History Survey I (3)
  • MUSC 0000-Lesson Elective II* (1) 
  • MUSC 0001-Ensemble Elective† (1) 
  • Cultural Context Elective§ (3)
Total Credit Hours: 16

Spring Semester
  • MUSC 0200-Convocation (0)
  • MUSC 1303-Class Piano IV (1) 
  • MUSC 2040-Music Theory IV (3) 
  • MUSC 2045-Aural Theory IV (1) 
  • MUSC 2055-Music History Survey II (3) 
  • MUSC 2395-Piano Proficiency Exam (0)
  • MUSC 2500-Portfolio (2)
  • MUSC 0000-Lesson Elective II* (1)
  • MUSC 0001-Ensemble Elective† (1) 
  • Science Requirement (4)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Total Degree Credit Hours: 60
* Students may choose private study in brass, guitar, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, or winds.
† Students may choose to participate in baroque ensemble, chamber choir, chamber music ensemble, chamber orchestra, collegiate chorale,  jazz combo, jazz ensemble, music technology ensemble, percussion ensemble, symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, or woodwind ensemble.
‡ Students may choose between Intro to Music Education, Intro to Music Therapy, Composition, Principles of Arranging, or Songwriting. 
§ Students may choose between History of Rock Music, Intro to Jazz, or Intro to World Music.
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