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Music - Field of Study
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Music webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This career path is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Music at a university. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in music, performance, education, the arts, music therapy, and much more.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Music. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree with a Field of Study in Music. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements. This degree does not include all Core course requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER
Class Piano courses are strongly recommended for transfer competency testing in functional piano skills to be completed at the time of transfer.
MUSI 1181
MUSI 1182
MUSI 2181
MUSI 2182
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MUSI 1116 – Sight Singing and Ear Training I
MUSI 1311 – Music Theory I
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
- Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Music degree.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Music.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
MUSI 1117 – Sight Singing and Ear Training II
MUSI 1312 – Music Theory II
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about your options for transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
MUSI 2116 – Sight Singing and Ear Training III
MUSI 2311 – Music Theory III
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2023)
- Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 14
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
MATHEMATICS Core Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
MUSI 2117 – Sight Singing and Ear Training IV
MUSI 2312 – Music Theory IV
MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Any Music Ensemble Course
MUAP 22XX – Applied Music Study Course Take two semester hours – either two one-hour courses or one two-hour course.
MUSI 1307 – Music Literature This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree with the Field of Study in Music.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS