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
View Course OutlineAAS Degree: Concentration in Music Recording Arts Track
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View Course OutlineREQUIRED MUSIC COURSES – 44 – 50 Credits
| Course Number | Course Tile | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 110 | First-Year Theory I | 5*† |
| MUSC 111 | First-Year Theory II | 5*† |
| MUSC 112 | First-Year Theory III | 5 |
| MUSC 210 | Second -Year Theory I | 5 |
| MUSC 211 | Second -Year Theory II | 5 |
| MUSC 212 | Second -Year Theory III | 5 |
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 Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 100/200 | Concert Choir | 1-3 |
| MUSC 101 | Community Symphonies | 1 |
| MUSC 102 | Community Band | 1 |
| MUSC 103/203 | Chamber Choir | 3* |
| MUSC 106A/206B | Jazz Band | 3* |
| MUSC 109/205 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Celebration) | 3* |
*Requires Audition.
Note: 100-level courses denote 1st-year students AND 200-level denotes 2nd-year students and beyond.
GENERAL STUDIES REQUIRED COURSES – 60 Credits
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 CREDITS | 60 |
** 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.
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