HUMUS - Humanities Program, Music Option, A.A.

Program Title

Humanities Program, Music Option, A.A.

Program Code

HUMUS

Program Description

Students in this option should take music and music theory courses, coupled with the liberal arts studies necessary for transfer to a four-year college.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Demonstrate technical and artistic technique in their major instrument
- Perform in student recitals and in other Brookdale events such as classroom demonstrations, music club lectures and events off campus
- Demonstrate the artistic development and technical skills required of a complete creative artist

Requirements

General Education: 45-48 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Communications Credits: 9
- course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
- course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
- course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9
Social Sciences Credits: 6
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 12
- Mathematics Credits: 3-8
- Science (1 lab science course required) Credits: 4-8
- Technological Competency Credits: 0-4
History Credits: 6
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3

Career Studies: 12 Credits

6-9 credits as follows:
- course - Fundamentals of Music or course - Music Theory/Songwriting I Credits: 3 (Based on placement test)
- course - Ear Training Credits: 3 **
- course - Group Piano I Credits: 3 or successful completion of placement test
3-6 credits from among the following:
- General Music
  - course - Music Theory/Songwriting I Credits: 3
  - course - History of Classical Music Credits: 3
  - course - History of Jazz Credits: 3
  - course - Music Theory/Songwriting II Credits: 3
- Piano
  - course - Group Piano II Credits: 3
  - course - Group Piano III Credits: 3
- Voice
  - course - Voice I Credits: 3
  - course - Voice II Credits: 3
  - course - Voice III Credits: 3
  - course - Voice IV Credits: 3
- Guitar/Instrumental
  - course - Group Guitar I Credits: 3
  - course - Group Guitar II Credits: 3

Electives: 0-3 Credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 (1)
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 (1)

Total Credits: 15-17

Semester 2: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 (1)
History Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 3: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 (1)
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
History Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total Credits: 12-15

Sequence Note:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.