Music, B.A. - General Subplan/Option: Roadmap 2-year AA-T with Music (60 units)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program within 60 units. Please consult your Academic Planner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

Term One: 16 units

MU 1121A - Class Piano I (1)
MU 1040 - Careers in Music (3)
MU 1090 - History of American Popular Music (3)
Major Required: Music Theory (3)
MU 3211A - Musicianship III (1)
MU 2700 - Performance Seminar (1)
MU 3410A-3690L Ensemble (1)
Graduation Requirement: American Institutions, Part A: US History (3)

Term Two: 15 units

MU 1131A - Class Piano II (1)
MU 1080 - Introduction to Music Technology (3)
MU 3100 - History of Technology in Music (3) [GE 3C, 4C, or 5D]
MU 3181 - Ethnomusicology: Theory, History, and Field Methods (3)
Option Electives: Music Electives (2)
MU 3940S - Music Studies Integration - Service Learning (1)
MU 2700 - Performance Seminar (1)
MU 3410A-3690L Ensemble (1)

Year 2

Term Three: 14 Units

MU 4171W - Theory, History, and Design of Musical Instruments (3) [GE 3C]
MU 4180 - Western Classical Traditions I (3)
MU 2281 - The Digital Audio Workstation (3)
MU 3410A-3690L Ensemble (1)
Major Required: Senior Project or Internship (1)
- MU 4601 - Senior Project Research and Preparation (1) or
- MU 3920 - Music Industry Studies Internship (1-2)
Graduation Requirement: American Institutions, Part B: American and California Government (3)

Term Four: 15 units

MU 4190 - Western Classical Traditions II (3)
MU 3950W - Non-Profit Music (3)
Major Required: Senior Project or Internship (1)
- MU 4620 - Senior Project (1) or
- MU 3920 - Music Industry Studies Internship (1-2)
MU 3410A-3690L Ensemble (1)
MU 4240 - Beatlemania (3) [GE 3C or 4C]
Option Electives: Music Electives (2)
Option Electives: Music Electives (3)

Roadmap Notes

The prospective student is advised to complete two semesters of class piano, a World Music course that will transfer as MU 1030 and an Introductory Music Technology course that will transfer as MU 1080 in order to provide for a lighter load over the two years.

Version July 25, 2025