Associate in Music Degree (DTA/MRP)

The Associate in Music Direct Transfer Agreement degree (DTA) consists of a minimum of 104 credits as outlined. This pathway is applicable to students planning to prepare for upper division bachelor’s degree majors in music and is designed for students wishing to transfer to The University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, Pacific Lutheran University, Northwest University, Saint Martin’s University, Seattle University, and Whitworth University.

Advising Note – This program requirement planning sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor.

COURSE OUTLINES

Associate in Music Degree DTA/MRP

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AAS Degree: Concentration in Music Recording Arts Track

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REQUIRED MUSIC COURSES – 44 – 50 Credits

Course NumberCourse TileCredits
MUSC 110 First-Year Theory I5*†
MUSC 111 First-Year Theory II5*†
MUSC 112 First-Year Theory III5
MUSC 210Second -Year Theory I5
MUSC 211Second -Year Theory II5
MUSC 212Second -Year Theory III5

10 credits of MUSC 110 and 111 are applied toward Humanities General Requirement.

*You may test out of First-Year Music Theory for credit by Proficiency Examination.

† MUSC 110 and MUSC 111 are applied toward 10 credits of Humanities requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MUSC 140First-Year Private Instruction I1
MUSC 2402nd-Year Private Instruction1

Required each quarter for 6 quarters.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MUSC 100/200Concert Choir1-3
MUSC 101 Community Symphonies1
MUSC 102Community Band1
MUSC 103/203Chamber Choir3*
MUSC 106A/206BJazz Band3*
MUSC 109/205Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Celebration)3*

*Requires Audition.

Note: 100-level courses denote 1st-year students AND 200-level denotes 2nd-year students and beyond.

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MUSC 130Group Piano Instruction I2*
MUSC 131Group Piano Instruction II2*
MUSC 132Group Piano Instruction III2*

* You may test out of Group Piano Instruction for credit by Proficiency Examination.

GENERAL STUDIES REQUIRED COURSES – 60 Credits

Course TitleCredits
Written Communication
10 Credits from at least two composition courses.
10
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning
5 Credits of an eligible course.
5
Arts and Humanities
10 Credits Music (MUSC 110 & 111)
5 Credits Other – World Language Recommended for Music Majors.
15
Social Sciences
15 Credits in THREE distinct disciplines
(It is recommended that at least one of these courses satisfy the Cultural Diversity Requirement
– See Below)
15
Natural Sciences
15 Credits in THREE distinct disciplines (5 CR must be in a Lab Science)
15
TOTAL GENERAL STUDIES CREDITS60

** Cultural Diversity Requirement
This degree has a set of BC General Education requirements including Cultural Diversity.
Please choose one course to meet the Cultural Diversity Requirement.
For approved courses visit: Diversity Degree Requirement.

Effective Summer 2018, the following courses meet the Diversity Degree Requirement:

Anthropology
100, 108, 180, 206, 208, 219, 220, 222, 224, 235

Cultural and Ethnic Studies
100, 101, 109, 180, 200, 234, 257

Communication Studies
250, 280

Philosophy
102, 260, 265

Psychology
250

Sociology
101, 105, 249, 253, 254, 256, 258, 262, 264, 278.

Academic Advising
Call (425) 564-2212 or visit BC Academic Advising page.

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Music Department Contact
For additional information please contact the School of Music and Recording Arts Chairman
Thomas Almli
thomas.almli@bellevuecollege.edu
(425) 564-2089

Last Updated May 24, 2022