Transfer Advising BA Liberal Arts

Theory

Theory III (MUS 310) and Theory IV (MUS 410) are residency requirements, as per the university catalog. These courses must be taken in sequence. Lower division transfers may need to take MUS 210 Theory II.

• MUS 310 (Spring)
• MUS 410 (Fall)

Musicianship

Musicianship/Ear Training courses taken at a community college may be transferred in. 4 semesters of musicianship courses are required.

• MUS 120, MUS 320 (Spring)
• MUS 220, MUS 420 (Fall)

History

Music History courses taken at a community college may be transferred in.  Required courses in the degree program:

• MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music or MUS 343 Jazz History
• MUS 251 History of Western Music Ancient to 1750
• MUS 351 History of Western Music 1750-present
• MUS 300 Seminar (various topics)
• MUS 350 Survey of World Music  

Keyboard Proficiency

Keyboard courses taken at a community college may be transferred in. 

• MUS 109 Intensive Keyboard Lab (Fall) *prerequisite course
• MUS 309A Keyboard Proficiency (Fall)

Performing Ensembles

One ensemble each semester required each semester in residence. Some scholarship recipients must take 2 ensembles each semester.

Vocal Ensembles

• MUS 323 Concert Choir 
• MUS 325 Symphonic Chorus 
• MUS 340 Operas Scenes

Instrumental Ensembles

• MUS 326 Guitar Ensemble
• MUS 327 Wind Ensemble
• MUS 328 Orchestra
• MUS 329 Chamber Music
• MUS 331 Rock Collegium
• MUS 377 Brass Ensemble
• MUS 378 Percussion Ensemble
• MS 379 Latin Band
• MUS 390 Jazz Orchestra
• MUS 391 Concert Jazz Ensemble

Private Lessons

Lessons are optional in the BA program, and count as elective units. 

Music Electives

6 units of music electives required. Must be non-performance classes.