8313 - Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music

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Degree and Cert Programs (PVC09)AA - Associate in Arts

Program Overview Program Learning Outcomes Program Requirements

Academic Plan Code

8313

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, EMC, GCC, MCC, PCC, PVC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

AA - Associate in Arts

Field of Interest

Visual and Performing Arts

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

GPA

2.00

CIP Code

50.0903

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 27-2041.04 Music Composers and Arrangers 27-2042.01 Singers 27-2042.02 Musicians, Instrumental Upon completion of a bachelor's or graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 29-1129.02 Music Therapists 27-2041.01 Music Directors and Composers 25-1121.00 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Program Description

The Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Music degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities with majors in the Fine/Performing Arts. The degree is designed to prepare students to meet selective admission criteria for programs, such as the Bachelor of Music, which may require an audition. Embedded areas of emphasis include choral, instrumental, guitar and popular music performance.

Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

6/23/2026

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.