Students completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at COM will meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours that may be comprised of courses from the core curriculum, institutional requirements, and Fields of Study.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA). Only credit-bearing College of the Mainland courses will be used to calculate a GPA.
- Complete last 15 credit hours toward this degree at COM, with the exception of reverse transfer.
- Satisfy TSI liability.
Total hours for Associate of Arts Degree: 60 Credits
Music courses run in sequence and should be taken as recommended, since certain music courses are not offered every semester. Academic courses such as English, History, Government, Speech, and Natural Science are offered all year and may be taken during any semester. The Associate of Arts Degree will transfer for a Bachelor of Music Degree, with majors in performance, music education, music theory, and music composition or music literature. This degree does not include all of the College of the Mainland Core Curriculum classes and a student transferring to a 4 year university will be required to complete all Core Curriculum classes.
Associate of Arts - Music
College of the Mainland Music Program offers an Associate of Arts with a Field of Study in Music. The courses in this degree will give the student a thorough knowledge of music theory, development of piano skills, and the ability to do music dictation as well as perform in one on the many musical ensembles. Private instruction on the student's chosen instrument will also be included. For members of the community not seeking a degree, they can participate in the music ensembles and enrich their musical abilities in class piano or class guitar or private instruction, as well as enroll in music appreciation classes.
Full-Time Student Schedule
Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
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MUSI 1311 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing & Ear Training I | 1 |
MUAP 12XX | Applied Major Instrument or Voice | 2 |
MUEN 11XX | Ensemble | 1 |
MUSI 1181 | Class Piano I 1 | 1 |
PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Psychology for Success or Psychology for Success |
3 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
Semester #2 | ||
MUSI 1312 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing & Ear Training II | 1 |
MUAP 12XX | Applied Major Instrument or Voice | 2 |
MUEN 11XX | Ensemble | 1 |
MUSI 1182 | Class Piano II | 1 |
MUSI 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
Semester #3 | ||
MUSI 2311 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUSI 2116 | Sight Singing & Ear Training III | 1 |
MUAP 22XX | Applied Major Instrument or Voice | 2 |
MUEN 21XX | Ensemble | 1 |
MUSI 2181 | Class Piano III | 1 |
HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 |
U S History I or U S History II |
3 |
GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
Semester #4 | ||
MUSI 2312 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
MUSI 2117 | Sight Singing & Ear Training IV | 1 |
MUAP 22XX | Applied Major Instrument or Voice | 2 |
MUEN 21XX | Ensemble | 1 |
MUSI 2182 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 |
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Piano students should substitute MUAP in minor instrument or voice 11XX, 11XX, 21XX, 21XX.