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The Music program offers courses in both traditional and commercial music for students who plan on transferring as music majors to four-year institutions, for those who need to satisfy general education requirements, and for those who wish to earn a certificate or associate degree in traditional or commercial music.

The program provides performance opportunities for music majors, non-music majors, and non-traditional students looking to participate in music classes. Careers in traditional music include professional performance, conducting, arts management, composing, academic research, and public and private teaching.

The study of music provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and theory in instrumental, vocal, and composition. Students select many of their own courses based on their own goals for musical growth. All students, however, need a foundation of theory, musicianship, and keyboarding proficiency as well as private study and ensemble participation.

The Music program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan on transferring to pursue a bachelor's degree in music. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

To earn this associate degree, students must fulfill the following requirements:

Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).

Complete all courses required in the major with a 鈥淐鈥� or 鈥淧鈥� or better.

Complete a general education pattern of courses.

Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music through the successful study of music theory and analysis, ear training, and piano keyboard proficiency.