PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Arts Degree in Music is a program that serves two principal functions: for non-music majors, it expands the musical background through participation in vocal and instrumental ensembles and elective courses. For music majors, it provides an academic and performance foundation upon which to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music at a four-year institution. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidelines.Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM