Degrees & Certificates
The LPC Music Department now offers 8 Certificates of Achievement which can be earned alongside the AA-T and AA in Music. One class may count towards multiple degrees and certificates. A snapshot of our offerings can be found here.
The most up-to-date degree and course information is listed in the LPC CATALOG.
Most of our courses transfer to both CSU and UC campus. To view which courses articulate, visit assist.org
We have an articulation agreement with Cal State East Bay's Music Program which ensures a very smooth transfer pathway.
The following two Guided Pathways Documents should be cross-referenced with the most up-to-date Catalog as there may be minor changes.
AA-T/AA Degrees
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory and Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship 3 | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship 4 | 4 | Spring 2024 |
| MUS 21A or MUS 18A | Beginning Piano or Jazz/Pop Piano | 1 | Varies |
| MUS 21B or MUS 18B | Intermediate Piano or Jazz/Pop Piano | 1 | Varies |
| 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 2025 |
| 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 2025 |
| MUS 18B | Jazz/Pop Piano 2 | 1 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2025 |
| 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 34 | Music in Film | 3 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 35 |
Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2024 |
|
MUS 36 |
Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 47 | College Productions – Music | 1 | TBD |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
| 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 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Summer 2025 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Each Semester |
Total Units for the Major: 30
Additional General Education and Elective Units: 30
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.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory and Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 10A | Music Theory and Musicianship 3 | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship 4 | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 4 times) | 4 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
| 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 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Summer 2025 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Each Semester |
Total Units for the Major: 24
Additional General Education and Elective Units: 36
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 2024 |
| MUS 22B | Scoring for Film and Multimedia II | 3 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2024 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MUS 8A |
Music Theory & Musicianship 1 | 4 | Fall 2024 |
|
MUS 34 |
Music in Film | 3 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2025 |
| 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 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2024 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 19 | Studies in Music Composition | 3 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 35 | Intro to Music Technology | 3 | Fall 2024 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
Required Core Units: 12
Elective Units: 9
Total Units: 21
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 8A | Music Theory & Musicianship 1 | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory & Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 4 | Jazz in American Culture | 3 | Each Semester |
| MUS 38* | Applied Lessons (to be taken 2 times) | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Fall 2024 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MUS 11 |
Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 14 |
Jazz Workshop | 1 | Each Semester |
|
MUS 15 |
Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
Required Core Units: 18
Elective Units: 2
Total Units: 20
*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 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 | Summer 2024 |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BUSN 58 |
Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
|
BUSN 40 |
Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
|
MKTG 50 |
Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
Total Units: 10
*All courses offered online.
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship I | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 8B | Music Theory and Musicianship 2 | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| 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 | TBD |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 | Varies |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
Required Core Units: 13
Elective Units: 5 - 6
Total Units: 18 - 19
*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 | Music Theory and Musicianship 3 | 4 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 10B | Music Theory and Musicianship 4 | 4 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| 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 | Varies |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 | Varies |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Each Semester |
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Each Semester |
Required Core Units: 14
Elective Units: 6
Total Units: 20
*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 | Fall 2024 |
| MUS 36 | Intermediate Music Technology | 3 | Spring 2025 |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 | Summer 2024 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 | Each Semester |
| Courses | Name | Units | Next Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 11 | Commercial Music Combo | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 14 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 17A | Jazz Combo 1 | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 41 | Instrumental Chamber Music | 1 | Each Semester |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 | Summer 2025 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 46 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | 2 | Each Semester |
| MUS 47 | College Productions | 1 | TBD |
| MUS 48 | Improvisation Lab | 1 | Fall 2024 |
Required Core Units: 9
Elective Units: 1-2
Total Units: 10-11
For information about the Certificate of Achievement in Piano Technology, please visit the homepage for the LPC Institute of Piano Technology.