Transfer Degree

Music Emphasis, Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)

Area of Study
Arts and Communication

Overview

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring your love of music through this rich program of coursework in performance, practice, theory and appreciation. 

Sample Career Options 

  • Film Composer
  • Music Educator
  • Musician

Transfer and Degree Requirements 

Students working toward their transfer degree typically take a variety of courses designed to fulfill the general requirements of most four-year colleges and universities. Students intending to transfer to a four-year college for further training in music are encouraged to work closely with their advisor and transfer institution to explore the requirements of the college they wish to attend after Peninsula. For example, most institutions require proficiency tests in music theory, performance, piano courses, and may have separate admission criteria, which may be based on grades, prerequisite coursework, test scores, and other considerations. Our Sample Schedule is designed to provide you with faculty recommended courses to complete your Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with an emphasis in music, but is not a major ready pathway. 

Transfer Institution Information

    Sample Schedule 

    This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student starting in fall quarter whose goal is to earn the Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA). The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan. 

          Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including: 

    • The quarter you begin
    • How many classes/credits you plan to take in each quarter
    • Your Math and English placement
    • If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them
    • The college you are interested in transferring to
    • If you start in our Transitional Studies program 

    First Quarter

    Meet with your advisor to talk about your long-term schedule, taking into account your transfer plans. 

    Catalog #
    Title
    Credits
    5

    In this course, you will get your college career off to a strong start by exploring how to turn your interests and talents into an exciting plan for your future career and academic success. Together we will look at the latest research on how learning works and on the habits and strategies of successful people. You will apply this knowledge toward developing your own personalized plan for success in college and in life. If you aren’t sure of the direction you want to take this course will help you explore and choose a path. Get ready for challenging readings, great discussions, and time to reflect on what you really want out of your college career. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Elective)

    Credits: 5

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    5

    Active reading, effective writing, and critical thinking, using subjective and objective approaches. Introduction to research techniques. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Communication Skills)

    Credits: 5

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    Humanities  +
    5
    Music Ensemble Elective  +
    1 - 3
    Sub-Total Credits
    16-18

    Humanities + Consider Music Appreciation (MUSC& 105) or History of Rock N Roll (MUSC 110).

    Second Quarter

    It’s not too soon to explore transfer options. Make a transfer appointment.

    Catalog #
    Title
    Credits
    5

    Reading and writing using analytical and critical approaches. One or more research papers. Builds on concepts introduced in ENGL& 101. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Communication Skills)

    Credits: 5

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    5

    A study of a variety of mathematical topics for non-science majors. The topics covered may differ between sections, but may include problem solving strategies, logic, set theory, number theory, mathematics of finance, probability and statistics, or geometry. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Quantitative Skills, Natural Sciences, Elective)

    Credits: 5

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    5

    Develops musicianship through study and application of compositional elements. Emphasis on musical notation, aural skills, and aesthetic musical values. Each quarter prerequisite to the next or by permission of instructor. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Humanities, Elective)

    Credits: 5

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    Music Ensemble Elective  +
    1 - 3
    Sub-Total Credits
    16-18

    Third Quarter

    Check your degree planner to make sure you're on track to graduate. 

    Catalog #
    Title
    Credits
    Humanities  +
    5
    Music Ensemble Elective  +
    1 - 3
    Natural Sciences  +
    5
    Social Sciences  +
    5
    Sub-Total Credits
    16-18

    Humanities + Choose a subject other than Music.
    Social Sciences + Consider World Civilizations III (HIST& 128) or US History III (HIST& 148).

    Fourth Quarter

    Meet with your educational and career planner to explore universities. 

    Catalog #
    Title
    Credits
    MUSC& 105 or MUSC 110  +
    5
    Music Ensemble Elective  +
    1 - 3
    Natural Sciences  +
    5
    Social Sciences  +
    5
    Sub-Total Credits
    16-18

    Elective + Consider Music Appreciation (MUSC& 105) or History of Rock N Roll (MUSC 110).
    Natural Sciences + Choose a second subject area. One must be a lab.
    Social Sciences + Consider Psychology (PSYC&) or Sociology (SOC&).

    Fifth Quarter

    Apply to graduate. You're just two quarters away...keep it up!  

    Catalog #
    Title
    Credits
    Elective  +

    Take any course 100 level or above.

    5
    Humanities  +
    5
    Music Ensemble Elective  +
    1 - 3
    Natural Sciences  +
    5
    Sub-Total Credits
    16-18

    Elective + Work with your advisor to choose an elective.
    Humanities + Choose your third subject area.
    Natural Sciences + Choose a third subject. One must be a lab.

    Sixth Quarter

    You're almost done! Good luck on your final quarter! 

    Catalog #
    Title
    Credits
    Elective  +

    Take any course 100 level or above.

    5
    Music Ensemble Elective  +
    1 - 3
    Social Sciences  +
    5
    Sub-Total Credits
    11-13

    Elective + Work with your advisor to choose an elective.
    Social Sciences + Choose your third subject area.

    Communication Competencies

    • Demonstrate an ability to analyze how multicultural audiences shape written, visual, oral, aural, and performative communication and its meaning.
    • Generate effective written and oral communication for a variety of purposes and diverse audiences.
    • Generate effective visual or performative communication.

    Quantitative Reasoning

    • Apply basic computational skills to practical applications.
    • Apply systematic approaches and logic to solving quantitative problems.

    Information Competencies

    • Identify research goals and retrieve information.
    • Synthesize, apply, and properly cite information to meet an identified purpose.
    • Evaluate the credibility of information and information sources, and distinguish between fact and opinion.

    Critical Thinking

    • Interpret and analyze meaning from written, visual, oral, aural, and performative works.
    • Analyze and understand diverse individual and community perspectives and values.
    • Understand and analyze social justice issues and movements.
    • Generate creative works that demonstrate a process of critical reflection, analysis, experimentation, and original thought.

    Personal and Interpersonal Competencies

    • Consider ideas that conflict with individual value systems.
    • Function under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty.
    • Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
    Total Credits
    90