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2017-2018 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, Music Specialization, AS

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PURPOSE: The associate of science curriculum in general studies with a specialization in music is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities and seek bachelor’s degrees in music or music education. This program is intended to provide students with a general course of study that parallels the freshman and sophomore years at most colleges and universities. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Following the prescribed coursework in this program will result in graduation with the associate of science degree (AS). Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study.

ROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions.

Required Courses

General Education Requirements

Literature Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Laboratory Science Elective (choose 1): 4 Credits

Social Science Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

Major Courses

Applied Music Electives (choose 4 courses to equal 8 credits): 8 Credits

See Note 2

  • MUS 136 - Applied Music Voice 2 credits
  • MUS 145 - Applied Music Keyboard 2 credits
  • MUS 155 - Applied Music Woodwinds 2 credits
  • MUS 165 - Applied Music Strings 2 credits
  • MUS 175 - Applied Music Brass 2 credits
  • MUS 185 - Applied Music Percussion 2 credits

Music Ensemble Electives (choose 4 courses to equal 4 credits): 4 Credits

See Note 2

  • 2 credits (1 credit)
  • MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble 1 credit
  • MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble 1 credit
  • MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble 1 credit
  • MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble 1 credit
  • MUS 149 - Band Ensemble 1 credit

Music or Foreign Language Electives (choose 1 or more to equal a minimum of 4 credits): 4 Credits

See Notes 3 and 4

  • Applied Music Electives (choose from list above)
  • Music Ensemble Electives (choose from list above)

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 62

NOTES

1Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

2General education and major degree requirements will vary by institution and by program. Students must meet with their academic advisor to determine the best choices for transfer. Note that some course options have prerequisites.

3Music Electives include those courses listed under Applied Music and Ensemble Music Electives. Some four-year programs require a foreign language. See advisor to determine best options for transfer. Note that some options have prerequisites.

4Voice majors are generally required to take French, German, or Italian. JTCC offers FRE courses online and on campus whereas *GER courses are offered online only through Northern Virginia Community College. Italian is not currently being offered. Students transferring to programs that require a foreign language should enroll in the highest-level foreign language course for which they are prepared. Heritage or conversationally fluent speakers may enroll directly into 102. See advisor to determine best options for transfer.

5Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.

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