Music
Degrees & Certificates
AA-T/AA Degrees
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Harmony & Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 8B | Harmony & Musicianship II | 4 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 21B | Beginning Piano/Intermediate | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 10A | Chromatic Harmony/Musicianship | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 10B | Post Romantic/20th Cen Harmony | 4 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 38* | Applied Music (to be taken 4 times) | 4 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 3 | World Music | 3 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 5 | American Cultures in Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 18B | Jazz/Pop Piano 2 | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 20A | Elementary Guitar I | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 20B | Elementary Guitar II | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 23A | Elementary Voice I | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 23B | Elementary Voice II | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 31 | Study of Piano I | 1 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 35 |
Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2019 |
|
MUS 36 |
Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 37 | Music Industry Career Development | 3 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 47 | College Productions – Music | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 12 | Wind Ensemble | 1 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Workshop | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 15 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 16 | Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17B | Jazz Combo 2 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46A | Beginning Jazz Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46B | Advanced Jazz Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
Required Major Total: 30 units
GE and Electives: 30 units
Total Units: 60 units
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Harmony & Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 8B | Harmony & Musicianship II | 4 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 10A | Chromatic Harmony/Musicianship | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 10B | Post Romantic/20th Cen Harmony | 4 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 4 times) | 4 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 12 | Wind Ensemble | 1 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Workshop | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 15 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 16 | Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17B | Jazz Combo 2 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46A | Beginning Jazz Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46B | Advanced Jazz Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
Total Units for the Major: 24 units
Total Units: 60
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
Certificates of Achievement
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 22A | Scoring for Film and Multimedia I | 3 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 22B | Scoring for Film and Multimedia II | 3 | Fall 2020 |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 37 | Music Industry Career Development | 3 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2019 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MUS 8A |
Music Theory & Musicianship 1 | 4 | Fall 2019 |
|
MUS 34 |
Music in Film | 3 | Fall 2019 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
Required Core: 18 units
Electives: 4-5 units
Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 22-23 units
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 5 | American Cultures in Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 37 | Music Industry Career Development | 3 | Spring 2019 |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Fall 2019 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2019 |
Required Core Total: 18 units
Elective Total: 3 units
Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 21 units
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 8A | Music Theory & Musicianship 1 | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory & Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 37 | Music Industry Career Development | 3 | Spring 2020 |
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 38 | Applied Lessons | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 38 | Applied Lessons | 1 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MUS 14 |
Jazz Band | 1 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 15 |
Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17B | Jazz Combo 2 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46A | Beginning Jazz Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46B | Advanced Jazz Choir | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Each Semester |
Required Core: 17 units
Electives: 2 units
Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 19 units
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California Jazz Conservatory's BM program in Jazz Studies
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Harmony and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 8B | Harmony and Musicianship II | 4 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 | Fall 2020 |
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times) | 2 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 26 | Methods & Materials for Piano Teachers | 2 | Spring 2019 |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Fall 2019 |
Required Core Total: 13 units
Elective Total: 5 - 6 units
Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 18 - 19 units
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
| Courses | Names | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 10A | Chromatic Harmony / Musicianship | 4 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 10B | Post-Romantic / 20th Cen Harmony | 4 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 | Fall 2020 |
| MUS 28 | Keyboard Skills | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 38 | Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times) | 2 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Names | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Fall 2019 |
Required Core Total: 14 units
Elective Total: 6 units
Total Units To Earn Certificate of Achievement: 20 units
*To enroll in Applied Lessons MUS 38, students are required to concurrently enroll in Music Theory (MUS 6, MUS 8A, 8B, 10A, or 10B) and a Performing Ensemble.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 12 | Wind Ensemble | 1 | Fall 2019 |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 1 | Spring 2019 |
| MUS 46A | Beginning Jazz Choir | 1 | Spring 2019 |
Required Core Total: 9 units
Elective Total: 1 unit
Total Units: 10 units
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