Nov 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog

Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Degree-Music Option


Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Degree-Music Option Requirements


Curriculum: BAC 070

Communications (C): 9 Credit Hours


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

Humanities (H): 6 Credit Hours


2 courses

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. 

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.

Ensemble: 4 Credit Hours


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

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
  • E-portfolio must be completed and submitted the semester you graduate.  www.mchenry.edu/eportfolio

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.