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To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all
major course requirements with a minimum grade of “C”; (2) 25
units of General Education Graduation Requirements; (3) the
cultural diversity and reading requirements; (4) any elective
courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a
minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must
be completed at Cypress College.
Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree
at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for
completing the major at a transfer institution offering a
Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university
requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the
Transfer Center.
Required courses are listed in suggested sequence:
|
Required courses |
|
Course # |
Course Title |
Units |
| MUS
103AC |
Theory
and Musicianship I |
4 |
| MUS
103BC |
Theory
and Musicianship II |
4 |
| MUS
203AC |
Theory
and Musicianship III |
4 |
| MUS
203BC |
Theory
and Musicianship IV |
4 |
| MUS 120
C |
Survey
of Music History |
3 |
| MUS 122
C |
Concert
Hour |
1, 1 |
| MUS 135
C |
Beginning Piano |
1, 1 |
| MUS 236
C |
Intermediate Piano |
1, 1 |
| MUS 225
C |
Applied
Music |
1, 1, 1, 1 |
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Subtotal: |
29 |
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* Select a minimum of 1
unit each semester from the following performing
ensembles for a total of 4 units: |
| MUS 175
C |
Swing
Band |
1 |
| MUS 260
C |
Classical Guitar Ensemble |
1 |
| MUS 271
C |
Symphony Orchestra |
1 |
| MUS 273
C |
Concert
Band |
1 |
| MUS 274
C |
Cypress
Symphonic Winds |
1 |
| MUS 276
C |
Jazz
Band |
1 |
| MUS 277
C |
Jazz
Lab Band |
1 |
| MUS 280
C |
Jazz/Musical Theater Choir |
1 |
| MUS 281
C |
Concert
Choir |
1 |
| MUS 282
C |
Cypress
Masterworks Chorale |
1 |
| MUS 283
C |
Cypress
Singers |
1 |
| MUS 284
C |
Cypress
Meistersingers |
1 |
| MUS 285
C |
Chamber
Singers |
1 |
| MUS 287
C |
Cypress
Jazz Singers |
1 |
| MUS 289
C |
Gospel
Choir |
1 |
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Total Units Required: |
33 |
COMMERCIAL MUSIC
- MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Program Code: 1K00006
A synthesis of Music and Business courses, this certificate
enables students to develop the management, marketing, and
entrepreneurial skills necessary for success in the Music
Industry.
To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed
with a minimum grade of “C”. At least 50% of all course work
must be completed at Cypress College.
Required courses are listed in suggested sequence:
|
Required courses |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Units |
| MUS 111
C |
The
Music Business |
3 |
| MUS 212
C |
Music
Promotion & Distribution |
3 |
| MKT 222
C |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| MGT 261
C |
Small
Business Management |
3 |
| MGT 266
C |
Human
Relations in Business |
3 |
| or MUS
117C |
American Popular Music |
3 |
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Total Units Required: |
15 |
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Recommended Electives |
| CIS 111
C |
Computer Information Systems |
3 |
| MKT 224
C |
International Marketing |
3 |
| MUS 055
C |
Music
Work Experience |
1 |
RECORDING ARTS
CERTIFICATE
Program Code: 1K00045
This program was developed for prospective record producers,
recording engineers, and songwriters, giving them an insider’s
look at the way music is recorded today. Students will gain
hands-on experience in “state of the art” facilities.
To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed
with a minimum grade of “C”. At least 50% of all course work
must be completed at Cypress College.
Required courses are listed in suggested sequence:
|
Required courses |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Units |
| MUS 055
C |
Music
Work Experience |
1 |
| MUS 111
C |
The
Music Business |
3 |
| MUS 124
C |
Recording Studio I |
3 |
| MUS 178
C |
Digital
Music Technology |
3 |
| MUS 224
C |
Recording Studio II |
3 |
| MUS
224LC |
Recording Studio Lab |
1 |
| MUS 176
C |
Popular
Songwriting |
3 |
| or MUS
177 C |
Songwriting Workshop |
3 |
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Total Units Required: |
17 |
MUSIC TRANSFER
PROGRAM
Students should consult a counselor or
www.assist.org
for lower division major requirements for most California public
universities. (See the Standard Definitions section of the
catalog for a description of ASSIST.) Students transferring to
an independent college/university should consult the catalog of
the individual school and a counselor for lower division major
requirements.
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