Music | Associate in Applied Science
Field of Study Code: MUSIC.AAS
Catalog Description:
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Music Business program is a
curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in music industry. The
degree is designed for the student interested in pursuing business
opportunities involving music. This program combines elements of the
traditional music curriculum with business, marketing, management, and
music industry courses. This degree requires 64 credits in the courses listed
below.
Program Requirements ...................................................... 51
Music 1101* Music Theory I ................................................ 3
Music 1102* Music Theory II ............................................... 3
Music 1104* Introduction to American Music .................... 3
OR
Music 1115* Introduction to World Music .......................... 3
Music 1107* Aura Skills I ..................................................... 1
Music 1108* Aura Skills II .................................................... 1
Music 1113
Survey of Music Business ............................... 3
Music 1171* Class Piano I .................................................... 1
Music 1172* Class Piano II ................................................... 1
Music 1185
Applied Music: Music Major .......................... 2
Music 2201* Music Theory III .............................................. 3
Music 2202* Music Theory IV .............................................. 3
Music 2207* Aura Skills III ................................................... 1
Music 2208* Aura Skills IV ................................................... 1
Music 2211* Recording Techniques I .................................. 1
Music 2271* Class Piano III .................................................. 1
Music 2272* Class Piano IV ................................................. 1
Accou 1140
Financial Accounting ...................................... 4
Busin 1100
Introduction to Business ................................ 3
Manag 2210
Principles of Management Leadership ........... 3
Marke 2210
Principles of Marketing .................................. 3
Physi 1100* Physics ............................................................ 4
Math 1100* Business Mathematics.................................... 3
Electives
........................................................................ 2
Music 1185 needs to be taken for two semesters to facilitate one year of
private instrumental study on the student's major instrument
Music 1185
Applied Music: Music Major .......................... 2
Program Electives ................................................................. 2
Music Ensembles - Select 2 credits from the courses listed below.
Music 1120
College of DuPage Concert Choir ................... 1
Music 1125
College of DuPage Jazz Choir .......................... 1
Music 1130
College of DuPage Chamber Singers .............. 1
Music 1140
Symphony Orchestra ...................................... 1
Music 1141
Chamber Orchestra ........................................ 1
Music 1150
DuPage Chorale .............................................. 1
Music 1180
Community Band ............................................ 1
Music 1181
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble ................ 1
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Suggested Course Sequence
(Full-Time Enrollment)
Please note: A student’s readiness to perform
college-level coursework is based on the
student's placement test and/or ACT
scores. Below 1000 level coursework may be
required prior to the student taking courses in
the suggested sequences.
First Semester (14 credits)
 Music 1101 (3)
 Music 1107 (1)
 Music 1171 (1)
 Engli 1101 or 1105 (3)
 Math 1100 (3)
 Busin 1100 (3)
Second Semester (14 credits)
 Music 1102 (3)
 Music 1108 (1)
 Music 1172 (1)
 Accou 1140 (4)
 Music 2211 (3)
 Music 1185 (2)
Summer Term (6 credits)
 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
 Music 1104 (3) OR Music 1115 (3)
Third Semester (14 credits)
 Music 2201 (3)
 Music 2207 (1)
 Music 2271 (1)
 Music 1113 (3)
 Manag 2210 (3)
 Music 1185 (2)
 Program Elective (1)
Fourth Semester (16 credits)
 Music 2202 (3)
 Music 2208 (1)
 Music 2272 (1)
 Marke 2210 (3)
 Speech 1100, 1120, or 1105 (3)
 Physics 1100 (4)
 Program Elective (1)
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1190
1192
1193
1195
Small Group Jazz Ensemble ............................ 1
Percussion Ensemble...................................... 1
Guitar Ensemble ............................................. 1
Opera Workshop ............................................ 1
For more information:
If you are considering this program as an area of
study, please contact the Liberal Arts-Fine &
Applied Arts subdivision office at 630-942-2048.
* - course has a prerequisite
General Education ................................................................ 9
Each candidate for an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree shall
satisfactorily complete a minimum of 18 credits in General Education. For
the Music degree, some General Education courses are already listed
under program requirements. Therefore, students only need 9 credits
besides those listed under program requirements.
Program website:
http://www.cod.edu/programs/music
Under the specified General Education headings below, the following
courses are required for the Music degree:
Communication: 6 credits
Written: (3 credits) English 1101 or 1105
Oral: (3 credits) Speech 1100, 1120 or 1150
Physical and Life Sciences: 3 to 5 credits
At least one course with a laboratory component
(Physics 1100 in program requirements fulfills this requirement)
Mathematics: 3 to 5 credits
Select a minimum of 3 credits (1000 level or above).
Select Mathematics 1102, 1104 or 1120 only where required in the degree
program. Only one from the following three courses may count toward
overall degree requirement credit: Mathematics 1635, Psychology 2280 or
Sociology 2205. Only one of the following courses may count toward
overall degree credit: Mathematics 1428 or Mathematics 1431.
(Mathematics 1100 in program requirements fulfills this requirement)
Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits
(Any Music course in program requirements fulfills this requirement)
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits
Complete at least 2 credits from the list of courses in the
Global/Multicultural Studies or Contemporary Life Skills Category.
(Business 1100 in program requirements fulfills this requirement)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR AAS DEGREE
64
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Career Information MUSIC.AAS
Job Title(s): Music Directors
Music Director, Conductor, Choir Director, Music Minister, Handbell Choir Director,
Music Ministries Director, Artistic Director, Worship Arts Director, Chancel Choir
Director, Children's Choir Director
For salary and wage information, please visit: www.onetonline.org
If you would like information regarding internships, resume development, interviewing
and job search skills, please contact the Career Services Center
Phone: 630-942-2230
www.cod.edu/careerservices
Twitter: @codcareercenter
Related Occupations:
Producers
Talent Directors
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers,
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Music Retail Manager
Marketing Manager
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures,
Television, and Radio
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