Music Major Transfer Recommendation: Field of Study, AA

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The courses listed below are suggested for students who intend to major in music and transfer to a music baccalaureate granting institution. This course work represents a “Field of Study” in music as recommended by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Students wishing to begin this plan of study must first receive approval from the Howard College Director of Music. It is recommended that students follow the sequence listed.

First Semester

MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I 3 semester hours
MUSI 1116 - Sight Singing & Ear Training I 1 semester hour
MUAP 12XX - Individual Instruction 2 semester hours¹
MUEN 11XX - Ensemble 1 semester hour¹
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I 1 semester hour OR
MUAP 11XX - Individual Instruction 1 semester hours¹
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 semester hours
EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour

Total: 15 Hours

Second Semester

MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II 3 semester hours
MUSI 1117 - Sight Singing & Ear Training II 1 semester hour
MUAP 12XX - Individual Instruction 2 semester hours ¹
MUEN 11XX - Ensemble 1 semester hour ¹
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II 1 semester hour OR
MUAP 11XX - Individual Instruction 1 semester hour¹
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 semester hours
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 semester hours

Total: 14 Hours

Third Semester

MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III 3 semester hours
MUSI 2116 - Sight Singing & Ear Training III 1 semester hour
MUAP 22XX - Individual Instruction 2 semester hours ¹
MUEN 21XX - Ensemble 1 semester hour ¹
MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III 1 semester hour OR
MUAP 21XX - Individual Instruction 1 semester hour¹
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 semester hours
Social / Behavioral Sciences Elective - Select from Core Curriculum 3 semester hours
Mathematics Course - Select from Core Curriculum 3 semester hours

Total: 17 Hours

Fourth Semester

MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV 3 semester hours
MUSI 2117 - Sight Singing & Ear Training IV 1 semester hour
MUAP 22XX - Individual Instruction 2 semester hours ¹
MUEN 21XX - Ensemble 1 semester hour ¹
MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV 1 semester hour OR
MUAP 21XX - Individual Instruction 1 semester hour¹
MUSI 1307 - Music Literature 3 semester hours
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 semester hours

Total: 14 Hours

Total Hours in AA Degree: 60

¹ Contact the Music Department for specific course number each term.