Communications (C): 9 Credit Hours

3 courses
A grade of C or higher is required for ENG 151  and ENG 152 .

• ENG 151 - Composition I 3 Credits
• ENG 152 - Composition II 3 Credits
• SPE 151 - Introduction to Speech 3 Credits

Humanities (H): 6 Credit Hours

Physical (P) and Life (L) Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

2 courses
1 course from the Physical Sciences and 1 course from the Life Sciences, with at least 1 including a lab

Note: GEG 220  and GEG 221  were IAI Life Science course options prior to Summer 2016. If GEG 220 /GEG 221  or GEG 220  were completed prior to Summer 2016 (with L1 905L or L1 905 IAI codes), they can satisfy the IAI Life Science requirement in this catalog.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (S): 3 Credit Hours

• ANT 151 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 Credits
• ANT 155 - Introduction to Archaeology 3 Credits
• ANT 160 - Intro to Physical Anthropology 3 Credits
• ANT 170 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits
• ECO 150 - Introduction to Economics 3 Credits
• ECO 251 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
• ECO 252 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
• GEG 202 - Geography of the Developed World 3 Credits
• GEG 203 - Geography of the Developing World 3 Credits
• GEG 204 - Economic Geography 3 Credits
• HIS 131 - Western Civilization I, 300 BCE-1500 3 Credits
• HIS 132 - Western Civilization II 1500CE-PRES 3 Credits
• HIS 165 - History of Latin America 3 Credits
• HIS 170 - United States History I 3 Credits
• HIS 172 - United States History II 3 Credits
• PLT 150 - Introduction to Political Thought 3 Credits
• PLT 151 - United States Government 3 Credits
• PLT 155 - State and Local Government 3 Credits
• PLT 251 - International Relations 3 Credits
• PLT 255 - Comparative Government 3 Credits
• PSY 151 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
• PSY 250 - Human Development Over the Life Span 3 Credits
• PSY 251 - Child Psychology 3 Credits
• PSY 260 - Introduction to Gerontology 3 Credits
• PSY 265 - Social Psychology 3 Credits
• SOC 151 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits
• SOC 175 - Sociology of Families 3 Credits
• SOC 251 - Social Problems 3 Credits
• SOC 260 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 3 Credits
• SOC 261 - Sociology of Sex and Gender 3 Credits

Mathematics (M): 3 Credit Hours

• MAT 120 - General Education Statistics 3 Credits
• MAT 150 - Elements of Mathematics 3 Credits
• MAT 170 - Finite Mathematics 3 Credits
• MAT 171 - Calculus for Business/Social Science 4 Credits
• MAT 175 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 Credits
• MAT 202 - Math Foundations for Elem Educ II 3 Credits
• MAT 220 - Statistics 3 Credits
• MAT 245 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 Credits
• MAT 255 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 4 Credits

Music Core: 26 Credit Hours

• MUS 140 - Music Theory I 3 Credits
• MUS 141 - Musicianship I 2 Credits
• MUS 145 - Music Theory II 3 Credits
• MUS 146 - Musicianship II 2 Credits
• MUS 240 - Music Theory III 3 Credits
• MUS 241 - Musicianship III 2 Credits
• MUS 245 - Music Theory IV 3 Credits
• MUS 246 - Musicianship IV 2 Credits
• MUS 171 - Music History I 3 Credits
• MUS 172 - Music History II 3 Credits

Applied Music: 8 Credit Hours

8 credit hours
The 2-credit course includes a 1 hour weekly lesson. The 1-credit course includes a ½ hour weekly lesson. Work with MCC’s music department chair to determine the best option for meeting your goals.

Individual course numbers may be taken up to 4 times.

• MUS 201 - Applied Music - Oboe 2 Credits
• MUS 202 - Applied Music - Organ 2 Credits
• MUS 203 - Applied Music - Piano 2 Credits
• MUS 204 - Applied Music - French Horn 2 Credits
• MUS 205 - Applied Music - Voice 2 Credits
• MUS 206 - Applied Music - Violin 2 Credits
• MUS 207 - Applied Music - Saxophone 2 Credits
• MUS 208 - Applied Music - Clarinet 2 Credits
• MUS 209 - Applied Music - String & Electric Bass 2 Credits
• MUS 210 - Applied Music - Trumpet 2 Credits
• MUS 211 - Applied Music - Trombone 2 Credits
• MUS 212 - Applied Music - Baritone Horn 2 Credits
• MUS 213 - Applied Music - Guitar 2 Credits
• MUS 214 - Applied Music - Flute 2 Credits
• MUS 215 - Applied Music - Viola 2 Credits
• MUS 216 - Applied Music - Cello 2 Credits
• MUS 217 - Applied Music - Percussion 2 Credits
• MUS 218 - Applied Music - Bassoon 2 Credits
• MUS 219 - Applied Music-Tuba 2 Credits

Ensemble: 4 Credit Hours

4 credit hours
A single course may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours.

• MUS 100 - Chorus 1 Credits
• MUS 160 - Jazz Ensemble 1 Credits
• MUS 161 - Chamber Ensemble 1 Credits
• MUS 162 - Concert Band 1 Credits

Total Degree Requirements: 66 Credit Hours

Other AFA - Music Graduation Requirements:

• Total of 66 credit hours
• 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC on completion of degree
• 15 semester hours taken at MCC
• Completion of E-Portfolio end-of-program assessment
• Completion of graduation application

Degree Notes:

• No single course can be used to meet two different requirements.
• Students who are interested in majoring in music should contact an MCC academic advisor before selecting a transfer program.
• Students should contact their transfer school as soon as possible for evaluation of their MCC credits.
• Many schools require auditions and/or placement testing for admission to the music program and for transferring major-related courses. Competency in a foreign language may also be required.
• Acceptance of a D grade and non-traditional credit (CLEP, AP, DANTES, military service, proficiency exam) varies from institution to institution.