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2026-2027 College Catalog DRAFT

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2026-2027 College Catalog DRAFT

Music, AFA

Location(s): Main Campus

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Here is a sequence of suggested courses, the timeline or number of semesters, and the total credit hours you need to earn this degree:

Suggested Course Sequence - Music, AFA - Vocal (Area of Study)

Suggested Course Sequence - Music, AFA - Instrumental (Area of Study)

Suggested Course Sequence - Music, AFA - Education (Area of Study)

Some programs may require additional courses if you need extra time or support to gain the skills needed to be successful.

Some transfer institutions have some other course preferences.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your advisor, department chair, or program coordinator for further guidance and support.

General Education

Oral Communications

COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 104 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)

Written Communication

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics

MAT 155 - Contemporary College Math 4 Credit(s)

Social Science

HIS 101 - U.S History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 103 - African American History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 104 - African American History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)

Natural Science

College Success Seminar - 1 Credit

COL 101 - College Success Seminar is a graduation requirement for SCC students.

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Music Core - 30 Credits

MUS 021 - Recital & Concert Attendance 0 Credit(s)
MUS 119 - Piano Proficiency I 1 Credit(s)
MUS 120 - Piano Proficiency II 1 Credit(s)
MUS 131 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s) OR MUS 131S 4 Credit(s)
MUS 132 - Music Theory II 3 Credit(s)
MUS 133 - Ear Training & Sight Singing I 1 Credit(s)
MUS 134 - Ear Training & Sight Singing II 1 Credit(s)
MUS 219 - Piano Proficiency III 1 Credit(s)
MUS 220 - Piano Proficiency IV 1 Credit(s)
MUS 231 - Music History I (B.C. - 1750) 3 Credit(s)
MUS 232 - Music History II (1750 - Present) 3 Credit(s)
MUS 281 - Music Theory III 3 Credit(s)
MUS 282 - Music Theory IV 3 Credit(s)
MUS 283 - Ear Training & Sight Singing III 1 Credit(s)
MUS 284 - Ear Training & Sight Singing IV 1 Credit(s)

Large Ensemble

MUS 115 - Chamber Choir 1 Credit(s)
MUS 105 - SCC Singers 1 Credit(s)
MUS 175 - Concert Band 1 Credit(s)
MUS 145 - Jazz Band 1 Credit(s)
MUS 185 - Orchestra 1 Credit(s)

Areas of Study - 17 Credits

Vocal Performance

MUS 299 - Sophomore Recital 0 Credit(s)
Credits / Units: 8
MPL 102 - Music Private Lesson (60 Minutes) 2 Credit(s)
MUS 259 - Music Theater Workshop 1 Credit(s)
MUS 295 - Opera Theater Workshop 1 Credit(s)

Vocal Performance Electives

MUS 225 - Elements of Conducting 3 Credit(s)
THE 231 - Musical Theatre History 3 Credit(s)
MUS 250 - Music Audio Production I 3 Credit(s)
MUS 251 - Music Audio Production II 3 Credit(s)
MUS 261 - Music Business 3 Credit(s)

Instrumental Performance

MUS 225 - Elements of Conducting 3 Credit(s)
MUS 299 - Sophomore Recital 0 Credit(s)
Credits / Units: 8
MPL 102 - Music Private Lesson (60 Minutes) 2 Credit(s)

Instrumental Performance Electives

MUS 112 - Jazz Appreciation 3 Credit(s)
MUS 250 - Music Audio Production I 3 Credit(s)
MUS 251 - Music Audio Production II 3 Credit(s)
MUS 259 - Music Theater Workshop 1 Credit(s)
MUS 261 - Music Business 3 Credit(s)
MUS 295 - Opera Theater Workshop 1 Credit(s)

Music Education

MUS 225 - Elements of Conducting 3 Credit(s)
EDU 101 - Introduction to Teacher Education 1 Credit(s)
EDU 212 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society 3 Credit(s)
Credits / Units: 4
MPL 101 - Music Private Lesson (30 Minutes) 1 Credit(s)

Music Education Electives

MUS 261 - Music Business 3 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Technology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 240 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Total Required Hours: 64 Credits

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