Degree Requirements and Courses
Learn more about certificate and degree requirements, course content, recommended sequence, and schedule.
Music AA-T Degree
Provides students with a common core of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Music in the CSU system.
Associate in Arts for Transfer | SC Program: AA-T.1008
Music majors acquire valuable skills that are useful in pretty much any field. You can highlight these skills when you're applying for a job or graduate program. The Shasta College Music Department offers a wide variety of music classes, and is dedicated to serving all student clientele, including music majors, pre-music majors, general education students, and community / returning students.
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University. This degree is designed to prepare students to demonstrate competence and discipline in the study of music theory, music analysis, music composition, and musicianship skills, and to demonstrate proficiency in ensemble skills and solo performance skills. Completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the serious study of Music in practice and in theory and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work
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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
16.5 Units TotalENGL 1A
GE
4
Reading & Composition
ENGL 1A
This course is the transferable course in composition currently offered to qualified freshmen at practically all American colleges and universities. It presupposes that the students already have a substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their writing is reasonably free from errors. The course concentrates on developing effective writing and reading. A library research paper is required for successful completion of the course.
This composition class is also taught by Distance Learning. In these sections of ENGL 1A, students will be required to attend class lecture/discussion in a virtual on-line classroom instead of physically attending in a classroom. This will require participation through a text-only Internet connection utilizing a WebCT classroom. Minimum requirement: ability to access World Wide Web addresses. Students may access WebCT through any Internet ramp, including Personal Computer or Web T.V. connection or any Internet connection accessible through the local library, work, school, etc.
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MUS 11
GE
3
History of Jazz and Early Rock
MUS 11
This is a survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including ragtime, Dixieland, blues, swing, progressive jazz and rock. This course gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major. It is recommended for the Humanities elective. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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HIST 17A
GE
3
United States History
HIST 17A
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MUS 2
M
5
Diatonic Harmony & Musicianship
MUS 2
A study of scales and modes, key signatures and intervals. Anatomy of harmony and melody. Four-part harmonic writing, basic progression and integration of both with ear training and sight-singing. Analysis of music will be concurrent with materials studied. Course is designed for the Music Core Program and is the first course of the four semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the Music Core Program and lower division music transfer. This course utilizes a lab period to build and apply keyboard skills. Course may be challenged and is transferable.
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MUS 48
M
0.5
Applied Music
MUS 48
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a declared Music major, enrolled in a Music Theory class (MUS 2-5), and enrolled in a large music ensemble (MUS 31-47).
This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
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This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
MUS 40
M
1
Concert Choir
MUS 40
This course is interchangeable with any course between MUS 31- MUS 47.
Large Ensembles (MUS 31 - MUS 47) are 1 unit per semester. One ensemble per semester is required but students are strongly encouraged to take multiple ensembles each semester.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15.5 Units TotalMATH 13
3
College Algebra for Liberal Arts
MATH 13
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This is a college level course that introduces functions and function algebra for majors in the Liberal Arts. The main focus is on linear, polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, logarithmic and exponential functions and equations. Students will learn algebraic techniques, modeling techniques and technology-based techniques for solving equations and inequalities involving these functions and for investigating the graphs of these functions. This course also covers systems of equations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is a college level course that introduces functions and function algebra for majors in the Liberal Arts. The main focus is on linear, polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, logarithmic and exponential functions and equations. Students will learn algebraic techniques, modeling techniques and technology-based techniques for solving equations and inequalities involving these functions and for investigating the graphs of these functions. This course also covers systems of equations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 1B
GE
3
Literature & Composition
ENGL 1B
Course is an introduction to the study of literature, some of its major themes and types, including poetry, short story, novel and drama. Critical and analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills are stressed, with emphasis on close textual analysis and use of textual evidence to support ideas about literary works. Students will learn to argue and refute interpretations of literature and to recognize a wide variety of strategies employed to achieve literary effects. Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the Internet.
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POLS 2
GE
3
Introduction to American Government
POLS 2
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or ESL 138, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MUS 3
M
5
Diatonic Harmony & Musicianship
MUS 3
This course is designed for the Music Core Program. It is the second course of the four-semester Music Theory Sequence required to satisfy the Music Core Program and lower division music transfer, may be challenged and is transferable. Course content includes idiomatic work from selected historical periods with a critical approach to stylistic analysis. All diatonic chords through the introduction of the V7, the first truly chromatic chord will be studied. The syntax of all diatonic chords and their hierarchy in the harmonic language will be learned, along with all inversions. The course work utilizes a lab period to build and apply keyboard skills.
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MUS 48
M
0.5
Applied Music
MUS 48
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a declared Music major, enrolled in a Music Theory class (MUS 2-5), and enrolled in a large music ensemble (MUS 31-47).
This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
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This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
MUS 31
M
1
Chamber Choir
MUS 31
This course is interchangeable with any course between MUS 31 - MUS 47.
Large Ensembles (MUS 31 - MUS 47) are 1 unit per semester. One ensemble per semester is required but students are strongly encouraged to take multiple ensembles each semester.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
15.5 Units TotalASTR 2
GE
3
Stellar Astronomy
ASTR 2
A survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy concentrating on celestial bodies and phenomena beyond the solar system. This course covers aspects of the history of astronomy, light, telescopes, prominent scientists, the sun, stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, and the possibility of other life forms in the Universe. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ETHS 11
GE
3
Disparities in Health and Healthcare
ETHS 11
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of health and healthcare disparities, exploring the complexity and diversity within African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples, this course is centered on perspectives from African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples. Historical traumas experienced by African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples are explored with a focus on how they connect past, present, and future resilience, environmental management, and sovereignty-building. Historical trauma and its link to physical, mental, and spiritual health inequities are explored. Microaggressions and their link to physical, mental, and spiritual health inequities are explored. Historical and current socioeconomic, educational, neighborhood and built environment, and healthcare access inequities will be explored for their impact on health outcomes. The resilience of African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples to resist health inequities, decolonize healthcare access, and establish sovereignty over their health and healthcare are explored. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CMST 60
GE
3
Public Speaking
CMST 60
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.
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This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.
MUS 4
M
5
Chromatic Harmony
MUS 4
This is the third course of the four semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the Music Core Program and lower division music transfer, may be challenged and is transferable. It must be taken for a grade by music majors. Course content includes modulation, pivot chords, chromatic chords containing tritones, secondary dominants, all sevenths, including minor, major, half diminished, fully diminished, 9th chords, major and minor 11th and 13th chords, with and without tritones. Chromatic alterations as used during the 18th and 19th centuries. Continuation of 2 & 3 art forms, Neapolitan 6th Chords, Augmented 6th Chords, altered dominants and lead ins to the concept of Sonata-Allegro form. The course work utilizes a lab period to build and apply keyboard skills.
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MUS 48
M
0.5
Applied Music
MUS 48
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a declared Music major, enrolled in a Music Theory class (MUS 2-5), and enrolled in a large music ensemble (MUS 31-47).
This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
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This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
MUS 33
M
1
Jazz Ensemble
MUS 33
This course is interchangeable with any course between MUS 31 - MUS 47.
Large Ensembles (MUS 31 - MUS 47) are 1 unit per semester. One ensemble per semester is required but students are strongly encouraged to take multiple ensembles each semester.
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Spring Semester, Second Year
16.5 Units TotalAGNR 60
GE
3
Environmental Science
AGNR 60
Advisory: Students who wish to add a lab component to this class should co-enroll in AGNR 61.
This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
AGNR 61
GE
Lab
1
Environmental Science Laboratory
AGNR 61
Corequisite: Student must be concurrently enrolled in AGNR 60, or have completed AGNR 60 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: May include several field trips.
A laboratory course designed to complement AGNR 60 and to acquaint the students with some of the more common laboratory and field tests and procedures utilized in environmental science.
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Note: May include several field trips.
A laboratory course designed to complement AGNR 60 and to acquaint the students with some of the more common laboratory and field tests and procedures utilized in environmental science.
HUM 2
GE
3
Exploring the Humanities
HUM 2
This course is designed to explore the humanities by examining expression of human values, ideas, concerns, and experience through the arts, literature, media and the social sciences. The reading of important works in the humanities, written analysis, and attendance at selected performances are major requirements of this course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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MUS 10
GE
3
Music Appreciation
MUS 10
The course is a survey of the six historical periods of Western Music, from the Medieval Era to the 21st Century. Students will learn the elements of music, the physical aspects of sound, and the classifications and timbres of common instruments and digital media. Students will learn how music from the past reflects the ideas, art, and politics of the time. This course is recommended for AA Humanities elective, CSU General Ed Arts elective and Pre-Music Program. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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MUS 5
M
5
Twentieth Century Harmony
MUS 5
Analytical techniques: development of critical judgments about 20th Century styles. A study of the composition techniques and harmonic practices of the 20th century. This includes the whole-tone scale, church modes, pentatonic scale, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th chords, chords of omission and addition, non-tertian chords, pan-diatonicism, chord cluster, meter changing, 12-tone techniques and other modern developments. The course may culminate in the writing of a composition, probably theme and variations. This course utilizes a lab period to build and apply keyboard skills. This is the fourth semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the Music Core program and lower division music transfer.
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MUS 48
M
0.5
Applied Music
MUS 48
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a declared Music major, enrolled in a Music Theory class (MUS 2-5), and enrolled in a large music ensemble (MUS 31-47).
This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
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This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in preparation for transfer to a CSU/UC music degree program. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
MUS 35
M
1
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
MUS 35
This course is interchangeable with any course between MUS 31 - MUS 47.
Large Ensembles (MUS 31 - MUS 47) are 1 unit per semester. One ensemble per semester is required but students are strongly encouraged to take multiple ensembles each semester.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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