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Catalog Year 2026-2027 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Arts

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Music webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This pathway is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Music and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Music degree but also may be applied to the Bachelor of Arts or other baccalaureate-level music degrees as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in Music. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit Transfer Services to view more information about transferring to a university. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 

MUSI 1311 – Music Theory I*

MUSI 1116 – Sight Singing and Ear Training I*

MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Music Ensemble Course**

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework*** All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C” or above) must take a student success course in the first semester. This is a (CB090) Core course.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB070) Core course.

* Music majors should take these courses in their first or second semester to avoid delays in degree completion.

** MUAP and MUEN courses are needed for transfer. Check transfer guides and with your success coach for more information.

*** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

NOTE: Music transfer degree programs almost always require MUAP 22xx level applied lessons every semester on a primary instrument or voice, but some music transfer degree programs require MUAP 23xx-level lessons for performance majors. Furthermore, almost all transfer programs require students to successfully audition on their primary instrument or voice to be admitted to the program. MUAP Applied lessons help to prepare students to successfully audition. Students should consult the specific university transfer guides to determine program requirements. Many transfer programs also require MUSI 1181 Piano Class I, MUSI 1182 Piano Class II, MUSI 2181 Piano Class III, and MUSI 2182 Piano Class IV.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
2. Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Music degree.
3. At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Music.

   Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 2

MUSI 1312 – Music Theory II*

MUSI 1117 – Sight Singing and Ear Training II*

MUEN 11XX or 21XX – Music Ensemble Course**

ENGL 1302 – Composition II*** This is a (CB010) Core course.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB070) Core course.

MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences*** This is a (CB020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology*** This is a (CB080) Core course

* Music majors should take these courses in their first or second semester to avoid delays in degree completion.

** MUAP and MUEN courses are needed for transfer. Check transfer guides and with your success coach for more information.

*** There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
2. Ask your success coach about your options to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

   Total Hours: 17

SEMESTER 3

MUSI 2311 – Music Theory III

MUSI 2116 – Sight Singing and Ear Training III

CHOOSE ONE:

• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation This is a (CB050) Core course. OR
• MUSI 1307 – Music Literature This is a (CB050) Core course.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB060) Core course.

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a (CB030) Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to your top choice universities.
2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

   Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 4

MUSI 2312 – Music Theory IV

MUSI 2117 – Sight Singing and Ear Training IV

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a (CB060) Core course

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a (CB090) Core course.

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a (CB030) Core course.

PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a (CB040) Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

   Total Hours: 15

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS