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

MUSC 110: First-Year Theory I – 5 credits

MUSC 111: First-Year Theory II – 5 credits

MUSC 112: First-Year Theory III – 5 credits

MUSC 210: Second-Year Theory I – 5 credits

MUSC 211: Second-Year Theory II – 5 credits

MUSC 212: Second-Year Theory III – 5 credits

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.

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 January 26, 2024