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Music, A.F.A.

(Does not meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative—General Education Core Curriculum)

Associate in Fine Arts—64 Credit Hours

Curriculum Code 1426

This program requires a minimum of 64 credit hours and offers the foundation courses required in the first two years of a music degree. Students interested in transferring to a baccalaureate program should be aware that transfer admission will be competitive and generally requires an audition along with placement exams for admission to the major, advanced course placement and scholarship consideration. The program does not satisfy the entire IAI general education core; therefore, students who complete this degree must meet the general education requirements for the bachelor’s degree of the university to which they plan to transfer. However, students wishing to meet the IAI general education core should consult with an academic advisor. These course recommendations are intended for students who are undecided about a transfer school. Students who have selected a transfer school should consult the catalog of that school and an academic advisor for requirements appropriate to the first two years of study. College catalogs and transfer guide for many four-year colleges are available in the Academic Advising Center.

Enrollment in some courses requires completion of a prerequisite. See course description for complete prerequisite information.

A. General Education Core Curriculum—29 credit hours

1. Communications—9 credit hours

COM-101Composition I

3
COM-102Composition II

3
COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

(Note: COM-101 and COM-102 require completion of a prerequisite.)

(Note: COM-103 satisfies the requirements of Public Act 87-581 addressing course work in human relations.)

2. Mathematics—3 credit hours

Choose 3 credit hours from:

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3
MTH-122Math for Teachers II

3
MTH-139Probability and Statistics

4
MTH-143Finite Mathematics

4
MTH-145Calculus for Business & Social Science

4
MTH-150Calculus I/Analytic Geometry

5
MTH-151Calculus II/Analytic Geometry

5
MTH-152Calculus III/Analytic Geometry

4
MTH-212Statistics for Business

4
MTH-215Discrete Mathematics

3

(Note: MTH-120, MTH-122, MTH-139, MTH-143, MTH-145, MTH-150, MTH-151, MTH-125, MTH-212 and MTH-215 require completion of a prerequisite.)

(Note: Math requirements vary at four-year institutions.)

3. Physical and Life Sciences—8 credit hours

Life Science—select 4 credit hours from:

BIO-104Biology of Human Life

4
BIO-111General Biology I

4
BIO-112General Biology II

4
BIO-115Anatomy and Physiology

5
BIO-119Introductory Microbiology

4
BIO-180Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4
NAT-111Environmental Science I

4
NAT-112Environmental Science II

4

Physical Science—select 4 credit hours from:

CHM-111Fundamentals of Chemistry

4
CHM-131Chemistry (University Oriented) I

4
EAS-120Introduction to Earth Science

4
EAS-125Introduction to Weather and Climate

4
EAS-130Severe and Hazardous Weather

4
GEL-150Physical Geology

4
PHS-101Physical Science

4
PHS-103Descriptive Astronomy

4
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PHY-106Fundamentals of Physics

3
AND-
PHY-107Fundamentals of Physics Lab

1
- 
PHY-110Mechanical Universe I

3
AND-
PHY-111Mechanical Universe I Lab

1
- 
PHY-150Mechanics, Heat & Sound

4
PHY-203Mechanics

4

(Note: CHM-111, CHM-131, PHS-101, PHY-106, PHY-107, PHY-110, PHY-111, PHY-150, and PHY-203 require completion of a prerequisite.)

4. Humanities and Fine Arts—6 credit hours

Select 6 credit hours from the following:

ARB-202Arabic IV

4
ART-110Art Appreciation

3
ART-205Survey of Art I

3
ART-206Survey of Art II

3
ART-208Survey of Art III

3
ART-209Survey of Non-Western Art

3
FRE-202French IV

4
HUM-101Western Humanities I: Foundations

3
HUM-102Western Humanities II: Continuities

3
HUM-115World Mythology

3
HUM-120Women in the Humanities

3
HUM-135African & Middle Eastern Humanities

3
HUM-140Asian and Oceanic Humanities

3
HUM-145Native American Humanities

3
LIT-213American Literature I

3
LIT-214American Literature II

3
LIT-215Bible as Literature I

3
LIT-216Bible as Literature II

3
LIT-217Introduction to Poetry

3
LIT-218Introduction to Drama

3
LIT-219Women in Literature

3
LIT-220Introduction to Fiction

3
LIT-221English Literature I

3
LIT-222English Literature II

3
LIT-223Western Literature I

3
LIT-224Western Literature II

3
LIT-225Shakespeare

3
LIT-226Literature of the Non-Western World

3
LIT-227Literature as Film

3
LIT-228Latin American Literature

3
LIT-230African American Literature

3
PHI-101Introduction to Philosophy

3
PHI-111Critical Thinking

3
PHI-120World Religions

3
PHI-125Ethics

3
PHI-200Philosophy of Religion

3
PHI-210Philosophy: Ancient to Enlightenment

3
PHI-211Philosophy: Enlightenment to Present

3
SPA-202Spanish IV

4
SPA-213Introduction to Hispanic Literatures

3
THE-105Theater Appreciation

3
THE-107Film Appreciation

3
THE-110History of the Theatre

3
THE-111History of Film

3

(Note: Some universities have a foreign language requirement. Generally, four years of a single foreign language in high school or four semesters of language in college will fulfill this requirement. It is recommended that students complete the entire foreign language sequence at one institution.)

(Note: ARB-202, FRE-202, LIT-213, LIT-214, LIT-215, LIT-216, LIT-217, LIT-218, LIT-219, LIT-220, LIT-221, LIT-222, LIT-223, LIT-224, LIT-225, LIT-226, LIT-228, LIT-227, LIT-230, SPA-202, and SPA-213 require completion of a prerequisite.)

(Note: HUM-135, HUM-140, HUM-145, LIT-226, LIT-228, and PHI-120 are courses examining human diversity from a non-U.S./non-European perspective.)

(Note: HUM-120, LIT-219, and LIT-230 are courses examining human diversity within the United States.)

5. Social/Behavioral Sciences—3 credit hours

Select 3 credit hours from the following:
ANT-201Introductory Physical Anthropology

3
ANT-202Intro. to Cultural Anthropology

3
ANT-210Introduction to Archaeology

3
ECO-101Principles of Macro-Economics

3
ECO-102Principles of Micro-Economics

3
GEO-101Cultural Geography

3
GEO-102World Regional Geography

3
GEO-201Economic Geography

3
HIS-101Western Civilization I

3
HIS-102Western Civilization II

3
HIS-150World History to 1500

3
HIS-151World History since 1500

3
HIS-201American History I

3
HIS-202American History II

3
HIS-210History of Asia

3
HIS-215History of Africa

3
HIS-220History of Latin America

3
PSC-103Introduction to Political Science

3
PSC-110American National Government

3
PSC-115State and Local Government

3
PSC-210International Relations

3
PSC-215Comparative Government

3
PSC-225Non-Western Comparative Politics

3
PSC-245Politics of the Middle East

3
PSY-101Introduction to Psychology

3
PSY-104Life-Span Developmental Psychology

3
PSY-105Child Psychology

3
PSY-106Adolescent Psychology

3
PSY-202Social Psychology

3
PSY-210Adult Psychology

3
SOC-101General Sociology

3
SOC-102Marriage & Family

3
SOC-204Soc of Contemp Social Problems

3
SOC-210Minority Groups

3
SOC-215Sociology of Sex and Gender

3
SSC-101Social Science I

3
(Note: ANT-202, GEO-101, GEO-102, GEO-201, HIS-210, HIS-215, HIS-220, PSC-210, PSC-225, and PSC-245 are courses examining human diversity from a non-U.S./non-European perspective.)

(Note: SOC-215 and SOC-101 are courses examining human diversity within the United States.)

Music Requirements—35 credit hours

Music Core—23 credit hours

MUS-104Music Theory I

3
MUS-105Music Theory II

3
MUS-204Music Theory III

3
MUS-205Music Theory IV

3
MUS-118Keyboard Skills I

1
MUS-120Keyboard Skills II

1
MUS-218Keyboard Skills III

1
MUS-220Keyboard Skills IV

1
MUS-189Aural Skills I

1
MUS-190Aural Skills II

1
MUS-289Aural Skills III

1
MUS-290Aural Skills IV

1
MUS-206Music History and Literature I

3
(Note: All music classes require pre- and/or co-requisites.)

Ensembles—4 credit hours

A student should take one ensemble course each semester for a total of 4 credit hours and may choose from the following courses:

MUS-109Percussion Ensemble I

1
MUS-110Percussion Ensemble II

1
MUS-209Percussion Ensemble III

1
MUS-210Percussion Ensemble IV

1
MUS-141Chamber Singers I

1
MUS-142Chamber Singers II

1
MUS-241Chamber Singers III

1
MUS-242Chamber Singers IV

1
MUS-145Chorale I

1
MUS-146Chorale II

1
MUS-245Chorale III

1
MUS-246Chorale IV

1
MUS-149Flute Choir I

1
MUS-159Flute Choir II

1
MUS-249Flute Choir III

1
MUS-259Flute Choir IV

1
MUS-151Jazz Ensemble I

1
MUS-152Jazz Ensemble II

1
MUS-251Jazz Ensemble III

1
MUS-252Jazz Ensemble IV

1
MUS-161Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I

1
MUS-162Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II

1
MUS-261Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III

1
MUS-262Instrumental Chamber Ensemble IV

1
MUS-171Orchestra I

1
MUS-172Orchestra II

1
MUS-173Orchestra III

1
MUS-174Orchestra IV

1
MUS-175Concert Band I

1
MUS-176Concert Band II

1
MUS-275Concert Band III

1
MUS-276Concert Band IV

1

Applied Lessons—8 credit hours

A student should take one applied lesson course each semester for a total of 8 credit hours and may choose from the following courses:

MUS-125Applied Voice Major I

2
MUS-126Applied Voice Major II

2
MUS-225Applied Voice Major III

2
MUS-226Applied Voice Major IV

2
MUS-135Applied Piano Major I

2
MUS-136Applied Piano Major II

2
MUS-235Applied Piano Major III

2
MUS-236Applied Piano Major IV

2
MUS-139Applied Strings Major I

2
MUS-140Applied Strings Major II

2
MUS-239Applied Strings Major III

2
MUS-240Applied Strings Major IV

2
MUS-179Applied Percussion Major I

2
MUS-180Applied Percussion Major II

2
MUS-279Applied Percussion Major III

2
MUS-280Applied Percussion Major IV

2
MUS-185Applied Guitar Major I

2
MUS-186Applied Guitar Major II

2
MUS-285Applied Guitar Major III

2
MUS-286Applied Guitar Major IV

2
MUS-193Applied Brasswind Major I

2
MUS-194Applied Brasswind Major II

2
MUS-293Applied Brasswind Major III

2
MUS-294Applied Brasswind Major IV

2
MUS-197Applied Woodwind Major I

2
MUS-198Applied Woodwind Major II

2
MUS-297Applied Woodwind Major III

2
MUS-298Applied Woodwind Major IV

2

Total Degree Hours - 64 credit hours

* Foreign Language Requirement: Some universities have a foreign language requirement. Generally, four years of a single foreign language in high school or four semesters of language in college will fulfill this requirement. It is recommended that students complete the entire foreign language sequence at one institution.

The Associate in Fine Arts degree does not satisfy the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum; therefore, students who complete this degree must meet the general education requirements for the bachelor’s degree of the university to which they plan to transfer.

The program(s) of study listed above is a model for students who are undecided about a transfer institution and uncertain about specific course requirements.

Students who already know their intended transfer institution should refer to that school’s catalog. In any case, students are strongly encouraged to work with a Moraine Valley academic advisor for specific course selection advice and transfer planning support.