Program: Music - AA to BM - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2017-2018 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as UTSA Elective
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as WRC 1013 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
*** § MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I will transfer as ### MUS 1112 (grade must be a “D” or better)
§ Select MUEN 11XX (with Instructor Permission) will transfer as MUS XXX1 (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** § MUSI 1116 - Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing I will transfer as ### MUS 1102 (grade must be a “D” or better)
§ Select MUAP 12XX (with instructor permission) will transfer as MUS 1512 (grade must be a “C” or better)
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I will transfer as MUS 1521

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as WRC 1023 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as UTSA Mathematics (20) Core
§ MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II will transfer as MUS 1122
§ MUSI 1117 - Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing II will transfer as MUS 1132
§ Select MUEN 11XX (with Instructor Permission) will transfer as MUS XXX1 (grade must be a “C” or better)
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II will transfer as MUS 1621
§ Select MUAP 12XX (with instructor permission) will transfer as MUS 1542 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core

Semester IV

§ MUSI 1309 - Music Literature II will transfer as MUS 2243 [UTSA Creative Arts (50) Core]
§ MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III will transfer as MUS 2152
§ MUSI 2116 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I will transfer as MUS 2102
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core
§ Select MUEN 11XX (with Instructor Permission) will transfer as MUS XXX1 (grade must be a “C” or better)
MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III will transfer as MUS 2421
§ Select MUAP 22XX (with instructor permission) will transfer as MUS 2542 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester V

§ MUSI 1308 - Music Literature I will transfer as MUS 2243
§ MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV will transfer as MUS 2162
§ MUSI 2117 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II will transfer as MUS 2112
MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV will transfer as MUS 2521
§ Select MUAP 22XX (with instructor permission) will transfer as MUS 2542 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
§ Select MUEN 11XX (with Instructor Permission) will transfer as MUS XXX1 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester VI

Select an emphasis:

Music Studies emphasis: Select an Elective will transfer as UTSA Elective
Composition emphasis: Select an Elective will transfer as UTSA Elective
Music Marketing emphasis: ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics will transfer as ECO 2023
Music Performance emphasis: FREN 1411 Elementary French I or GERM 1411 Elementary German I or ITAL 1411 Elementary Italian I will transfer as FRN 1014 or GER 1014 or ITL 1014

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 65 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply towards the UTSA baccalaureate degree of Music.

Note: UTSA accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is NOT core complete, but is degree complete and field of study complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Gateway Course(s) for Music at UTSA

### denotes Gateway Course(s)

Students pursuing this degree at UTSA must successfully complete each of the Gateway Courses with a grade of “D” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution (including any colleges of the Alamo Colleges District), will be required to change his or her major to a field outside the Department of Music.

Field of Study Curriculum for Music

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The field of study curriculum for music is designed to apply to the Bachelor of Music degree but may also be applied to the Bachelor of Arts or other baccalaureate-level music degrees as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution. The field of study curriculum is furthermore intended to serve as a guide for community and technical colleges in structuring a transfer curriculum in music.

Additional information can be found at:

expires Summer 2018 http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/0350.PDF?CFID=63245972&CFTOKEN=83389340
effective Fall 2018 http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/9832.PDF?CFID=65531378&CFTOKEN=28763504

Special Degree Requirements for UTSA Bachelor of Music degree

All students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree are required to:

1. make one recital appearance during the last semester of required study on their principal instrument

2. perform in University ensembles; specific ensemble requirements for each degree concentration are outlined in the Department of Music Student Handbook (also available in the department office)

3. meet music performance proficiency standards established for principal instruments; students not meeting those standards must repeat music performance courses until the proficiency standards have been met

4. fulfill the recital attendance requirement as defined in Department of Music Student Handbook (performance majors are required to make a minimum of one recital or area seminar appearance each semester on their principal instrument.

Listening examinations are required for students who specify classical guitar as their principal instrument. Details regarding listening examinations are available in the Department of Music Student Handbook. In addition, candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree must complete the course requirements for the concentration they declare.

Additional UTSA Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTSA:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTSA, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at www.utsa.edu/advise/advisors.html.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTSA requirements for this degree plan from the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.utsa.edu.
Information on Gateway Courses can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/students/gateway.html.
Read the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog and Student Information Bulletin.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTSA as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with UTSA

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTSA’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to UTSA. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review UTSA’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTSA’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas at San Antonio’s 2017-2018 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on November 30, 2017

Revision Date:

Revised on April 26, 2018

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