Music
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to obtain an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Music. In this pathway, students complete the general education requirements for the degree while studying music theory, history, and performance. Students will grow as musicians through private instruction and many vocal and instrumental performance opportunities, including large and small ensembles, solo recitals, workshops with professional artists, and regional and national competitions.
This program prepares students to pursue further studies in music or a related field at a four-year college or university, as well as teaching valuable skills that are desirable to employers in a variety of music-related fields, including sound design, composing, recording production and more.
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Program Information
The Music pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music History, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Music graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Music programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Music pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
- Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
- If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
- Research and apply for grants and scholarships.
Quarter 1, 13 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| MUSC& 105 | Music Appreciation | 5 |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| MUSC& 141 | Music Theory I | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 107 | Math In Society | 5 |
| MUSC 116 | Rock Music - History and Perspectives I | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| MUSC 110 | Introduction to World Music | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| MUSC 118 | Electronic Music: Origins to EDM | 5 |
| MUSC 111 | All About That Beat: Hip Hop and Jazz Syntheses | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| MUSC 186 | Digital Music Production and Song Writing | 5 |
| MUSC 299 | Practicum In Music | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_MUS
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division
AHSS.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4164
Advising Center
BE 1102
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068
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