Revised: 1/26/12
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE TRANSFER CURRICULUM GUIDE
MUSIC
LOWER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER
The following courses should be taken at OCC prior to transfer. Courses not offered at OCC will need to be taken after transfer. Four-year
colleges and universities often make changes in their requirements for majors. The information contained in this guide is based on the most
recent information available from the four-year school and does not constitute an official agreement. Recent updates to this Guide can be
found on the Transfer Center website at:www.occ.cccd.edu/departments/studentsvcs/transferctr
proficient on a musical instrument or in voice to participate in a
performance group, as required by the program.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
Options: Music Theory, Music History, Composition and
Performance
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Options: Piano Performance, Vocal Performance,
Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Guitar and Lute
Performance, Composition
UCI
MUSIC 15ABC
MUSIC 16ABCD
MUSIC 51
One course from:
MUS 8
MUS 9
MUS 78A
MUS 78B
MUS 82A
MUS 82B
MUS 82C
One course from:
MUSIC 51
MUSIC 40BC
MUSIC 40D
OCC
MUS 180, 185 & 280
MUS 180, 185 & 280
No Equivalent Course
One course from:
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
MUS 173
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
One course from:
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Courses
No Equivalent Course
Transfer applicants must complete the following courses prior to
admission to UCLA: one year of music theory and one year of
music history and analysis. Experience in music performance is
strongly recommended.
Notes: Admission to this major is competitive. Strong academic
preparation and performance are primary elements of the
admission review. You should complete as many major prep
courses as possible prior to transfer.
(1/10:A10-11)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
Options: Liberal Arts, Music
History/Theory
Two years of vocal or instrumental instruction. At least one year
must be in residence at UCI. One year of course work at OCC will
satisfy one year of this requirement.
Two years of performing ensemble. At least one year must be in
residence at UCI. One year of course work at OCC will satisfy
one year of this requirement.
Notes: Transfer students must pass a performance audition.
Placement in Music courses at UCI is by testing. All Music majors
must pass a piano proficiency examination as a graduation
requirement for UCI. It is recommended that students have
college-level private instrumental or voice instruction, two years
of music theory, history of western music, ear-training, sightsinging, sight-reading and piano.
(1/10:A09-10)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC HISTORY
The Music History program assumes that students have some
musical background prior to entering UCLA. Although auditions
are not required, prospective students should be sufficiently
CSUF
MUS 111 & 121
MUS 112 & 122
MUS 211 & 221
MUS 151
MUS 193
MUS 293
Education,
Music
OCC
MUS 180
MUS 185*
MUS 285*
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
No Equivalent Course
For Music History and Theory add:
French, German or Italian through 185, preferably German, or 4
years study of a foreign language in high school or passing score
on exam given by CSUF.
*Music majors must enroll concurrently in a performance group.
Notes: Transfer students are placed in music theory classes
based on their competence at entrance. Credit will be based on
that demonstrated level of competence regardless of how many
courses have been taken. Bachelor of Arts candidates must
demonstrate keyboard proficiency equivalent to CSUF's MUS
282B (third semester) to receive the Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Students planning to enter a teaching credential program are
required to earn a “B” or better in MUS 282B. Students must
have a 2.5 GPA for all music courses and must earn a grade of
C or better in each course.
(1/10:A09-10)
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Options: Accompanying, Composition, Instrumental, Jazz &
Commercial Music, Keyboard, Voice
CSUF
MUS 111 & 121
MUS 112 & 122
MUS 211 & 221
MUS 151
OCC
MUS 180
MUS 185*
MUS 285*
No Equivalent Course
*Music majors must enroll concurrently in a performance group.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Options: Instrumental, Choral-Vocal, Performance (piano,
wind instruments, percussion, opera, jazz studies),
Composition, History & Literature
CSULB does not articulate music courses. Students are required
to take a theory placement test and performance audition.
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam andshould have
piano proficiency through MUS 242 level. Students should also
develop theory proficiency by taking MUS 180, 185, 280, 285.
For Composition add:
Foreign Language (French, German or Italian) through 185 or 4
years study of a foreign language in high school or passing score
on exam given by CSUF.
For Performance (Opera) add:
THEA 188; FREN 185 or GERM 185 or ITAL 185 or
completion of the foreign language exam
For Performance (Jazz Studies) add:
Successful completion of the departmental Jazz piano
proficiency exam
For Jazz and Commercial Music add:
MUS 213
No Equivalent Course
MUS 264
MUS 230
For History and Literature add:
FREN 185 or GERM 185 or ITAL 185 or completion of
the foreign language exam
For Voice add:
Two foreign languages selected from French, German and Italian,
each through 185 level or 4 years study of a foreign language in
high school for each language or passing score on exam given by
CSUF.
Note: This major has implemented competitive admissions. See
CSULB catalog for supplemental admission criteria. Students
must complete 60 units and the CSU GE requirements in Written
and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking and
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning with a grade of “C” or better
by the end of the prior spring term for fall admission or by the end
of the prior summer for spring admission.
Notes: Transfer students are placed in music theory classes
based on their competence at entrance. Credit will be based on
that demonstrated level of competence regardless of how many
courses have been taken. Bachelor of Music candidates must
demonstrate keyboard proficiency equivalent to CSUF's MUS
282B (third semester) to receive the Bachelor of Music Degree.
Students planning to enter a teaching credential program are
required to earn a “B” or better in MUS 282B. Students must
have a 2.5 GPA for all music courses and must earn a grade of
C or better in each course.
(1/10:A09-10)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
CSULB does not articulate music courses. Students are required
to take a theory placement test and performance audition.
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam and should have
piano proficiency through MUS 242 level. Students should also
develop theory proficiency by taking MUS 180, 185, 280, 285.
Students must also complete 6 lower division units in
interdisciplinary cultural studies from: Anthropology, Africana
Studies, Asian or Asian-American Studies, Comparative World
Literature & Classics, Film Studies, Geography, History,
International Studies, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science,
Religious Studies, Romance, German, Russian Languages,
Women’s Gender or Sexuality Studies.
Note: This major has implemented competitive admissions. See
CSULB catalog for supplemental admission criteria. Students
must complete 60 units and the CSU GE requirements in Written
and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking and
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning with a grade of “C” or better
by the end of the prior spring term for fall admission or by the end
of the prior summer for spring admission.
(10/08:A10-11)
(1/10:A09-10)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC (Non-professional Degree)
OCC
SDSU
MUS 104 & 205A MUS 180
MUS 105AB
No Equivalent Courses
MUS 110AB
MUS 141*, 142*
MUS 151 & 161
No Equivalent Courses
MUS 205B
MUS 185**
MUS 261
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 4 OCC units selected from: MUS 120, 133
Plus: Three semesters of one foreign language or four years of
one language in high school with grades of C or better.
*Transfer students will be subject to placement exams and/or
auditions regardless of course work completed.
**OCC requires music majors to enroll concurrently in a music
performance group.
Note: All new transfer students who wish to enroll as BA music
majors are given placement examinations in music theory and
piano, as well as auditions on their major instrument.
(10/08:C08-09)
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (Professional Degree)
Options: Electro-Acoustic Music, Composition, Jazz Studies,
Music Education, Performance, Professional Studies, World
Music
SDSU
All Options:
MUS 104/205A
MUS 151
MUS 204/205B
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OCC
MUS 180*
No Equivalent Course
MUS 185*
Foreign Language Requirement:
1. World Music - Three semesters of any foreign language.
2. Music Education - Two semesters of Spanish.
3. Vocalists in Performance - Two semesters in high school or
one semester in each: French, German and Italian.+
4. Jazz Studies & instrumental performance: No foreign language
is required.
5. Contemporary Culture & Composition: Two semesters of
French, German, Italian or Spanish.
For Electro-Acoustic Music add:
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 160
No Equivalent Course
MUS 161
No Equivalent Course
MUS 210AB
MUS 241**, 242**
Four units from:
Four units from:
MUS 251, 260 & 261
No Equivalent Courses
Two units from:
Two units from:
MUS 212
MUS 145
MUS 218
MUS 151
Plus: 4 units selected from: MUS 120, 133
Plus: 2 units of lower division music electives
For Composition add:
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 161
No Equivalent Course
MUS 207
No Equivalent Course
MUS 210AB
MUS 241**, 242**
MUS 251
No Equivalent Course
MUS 261
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 6 units selected from: MUS 120, 133
For Jazz Studies add:
MUS 166
No Equivalent Course
MUS 251
No Equivalent Course
MUS 266
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 6 units from: MUS 120, 133
For World Music add:
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 160
No Equivalent Course
MUS 161
No Equivalent Course
MUS 210AB
MUS 241**, 242**
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 251K
No Equivalent Course
MUS 260
No Equivalent Course
MUS 261
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 4 units selected from: MUS 120, 133
Plus: 4 units of lower division music electives
*Transfer students will be subject to placement exams and/or
auditions regardless of course work completed.
**OCC requires music majors to enroll concurrently in a music
performance group.
@Not required of keyboard majors.
+A language competency exam will be administered.
Note: All new transfer students who wish to enroll as music
majors are given placement examinations in music theory and
piano, as well as auditions on their major instrument.
(10/08:C08-09)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Option: Music
OCC
SDSU
MUSC 203
Under Review
MUSC 205
Under Review
MUSC 120
Under Review
MUSC 293
No Equivalent Course
Plus: Two semesters of ensemble performance (2-4 units)
(10/08:A08-09)
For Music Education add:
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 161
No Equivalent Course
MUS 210AB
MUS 241**, 242**
MUS 212
MUS 145
MUS 214, 215, 216, 217 No Equivalent Courses
MUS 218
MUS 151
MUS 246AB
No Equivalent Courses
MUS 251
No Equivalent Course
MUS 261
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 4 units selected from: MUS 120, 133
For Performance add:
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 206AB
No Equivalent Course
MUS 210AB
MUS 241**, 242**@
MUS 244
No Equivalent Course (Vocal Only)
MUS 250
No Equivalent Course
Plus: 6 units selected from: MUS 120, 133
Plus: 3 lower division music electives
For Professional Studies add:
MUS 110AB
MUS 141**, 142**
MUS 161
No Equivalent Course
MUS 210AB
MUS 241**, 242**
MUS 212
MUS 145
MUS 214, 215, 216, 217 No Equivalent Courses
MUS 218
MUS 151
Plus: 4 units selected from: MUS 120, 133
Plus: 2 units of lower division music electives
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Chapman (Orange)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN COMPOSITION
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION
OCC
Chapman
MUS 102
MUS 100
Music Theory
MUS 180, 185, 280 & 285
Piano Proficiency: Recommended to begin applied piano
courses prior to transfer.
Large Ensemble: Required each semester while in full-time
residence. Approved ensemble courses: MUS 120, 122, 132,
133 & 233.
GE Language: Restricted to French, German or Italian.
Guitar Performance: Spanish is acceptable.
Voice/Keyboard: Should have proficiency and knowledge of
pronunciation of all three.
Vocal: 6 additional units from one or a combination of listed
languages.
Keyboard Collaborative Arts (Performance): 3 additional
units from one of the listed languages.
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Additional Recommendation of Individual instruction in
instrument/voice and piano for the following programs or
emphasis: BA/BM Music, MB Music (Composition,
Performance/Conducting, Performance/Instrumental,
Performance/Vocal, BM (Pre-Certification, Music)
(12/10:A09/10)
Note: All transfer students are required to take placement tests
in theory, music history, piano and their primary performance
area. Credit is based on demonstrated competency.
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