Students completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at COM will meet the following requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours that must include all core curriculum and institutional core requirements, with the exception of certain Field of Study degrees.
- At least 13 credit hours in academic transfer courses (ACGM) within areas of emphasis and/or electives.
- 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.
- Completion of at least 25 percent of the credit hours toward this degree at COM.
- Satisfy TSI liability.
Total hours for Associate of Arts Degree (Field of Study Music) 60 Credits
Music courses run in sequence and should be taken, as recommended, 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. 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 Classes and a student transferring to a 4 year university will be required to complete all core classes.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Psychology for Success or Psychology for Success |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing & Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | Class Piano I 1 | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing & Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSI 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 1182 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| American History | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| MUSI 2311 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 2116 | Sight Singing & Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUSI 2181 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government Constitution & Topics | 3 |
| American History | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| MUSI 2312 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSI 2117 | Sight Singing & Ear Training IV | 1 |
| MUSI 2182 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum | 4 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Piano majors should substitute MUAP in minor instrument or voice 11XX, 11XX, 21XX, 21XX. |
Part-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 (Fall) | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Psychology for Success or Psychology for Success |
3 |
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI 1116 | Sight Singing & Ear Training I | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #2 (Spring) | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 1117 | Sight Singing & Ear Training II | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #3 (Summer) | ||
| American History | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester #4 (Fall) | ||
| MUSI 2311 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 2116 | Sight Singing & Ear Training III | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #5 (Spring) | ||
| MUSI 2312 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSI 2117 | Sight Singing & Ear Training IV | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #6 (Summer) | ||
| American History | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester #7 (Fall) | ||
| MUSI 1181 | Class Piano I 1 | 1 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government Constitution & Topics | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #8 (Spring) | ||
| MUSI 1182 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUAP | Applied Major Instrument | 2 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #9 (Summer) | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 4 | |
| Semester #10 (Fall) | ||
| MUSI 2181 | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Semester #11 (Spring) | ||
| MUSI 2182 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI 1307 | Music Literature | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Piano majors should substitute MUAP in minor instrument or voice 11XX, 11XX, 21XX, 21XX. |