Associate in Arts Transfer Degree in Music

Colleges of Contra Costa

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T) is designed for exceptionally prepared music students to provide a clear pathway to a California State University (CSU) major and baccalaureate degree. Students awarded the AA-T in Music are guaranteed admission with junior standing within the CSU system. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. University music department acceptance and subsequent careers in the music field are performance skill auditioned and evaluated, similar to Athletics, Dance, and Drama. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following requirements in order to earn an AA-T in Music: • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU), including the CalGETC GE requirements • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis • Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • Minimum grade of ''C'' (or ''P'') for each course in the major, and • Completion of CalGETC GE requirements The AA-T in Music requires a total of 22 major units of required courses and restricted electives from the categories below as indicated. A minimum grade of ''C'' is required in all courses.