Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 | |||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA |
Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | COM110 is recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC196 or MUC196AA |
Studio Music Recording II or Studio Music Recording II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 | |||
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | |
| CRE101 or RE |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking or Restricted Electives | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). or No requisitesView requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment or In consultation with Program Advisor | L or None | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| MUC194 | Audio Mixing Techniques | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111 and MUC196, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| Mathematics | Mathematics area |
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who intend to transfer must take MAT14+ |
3–6 | ||
| CRE101 or RE |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking or Restricted Electives | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). or No requisitesView requisites | In consultation with Program Advisor | L or None | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 or MUC145 |
Music Business: Marketing and Monetization or Recording Studio Business Operations | 2–3 | |||
| MUC297AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Audio Production Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL153 are recommended | HU | 3 | |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | PSY101 is recommended | SB | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC193 | Computer-Based Sound Synthesis | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC191 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC281 | Electronic Music III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111, and (MUC195 or MUC195AA).View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC197.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC289 | Live Sound Reinforcement III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC198.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC292 | Sound Design III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC222, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC295 | Studio Music Recording III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC196 and (MUC111 or permission of Instructor).View requisites | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 | |||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA |
Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | COM110 is recommended | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
| ENG102 or ENG108 or ENG111 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL or Technical and Professional Writing | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | FYC or FYC or L | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC191.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC195, or MUC195AA, or FMP105, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC196 or MUC196AA |
Studio Music Recording II or Studio Music Recording II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC195 or MUC195AA.View requisites | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL153 are recommended | HU | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC194 | Audio Mixing Techniques | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111 and MUC196, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| Mathematics | Mathematics area |
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who intend to transfer must take MAT14+ |
3–6 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 or MUC145 |
Music Business: Marketing and Monetization or Recording Studio Business Operations | 2–3 | |||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | PSY101 is recommended | SB | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | In consultation with Program Advisor | 3 | ||
| MUC297AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Audio Production Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. or Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.View requisites | 1 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Students must select a total of nine (9) credits from the list below in consultation with an academic advisor.
NOTE: at least one (1) of the following courses must be completed: MTC291, MUC289, MUC292, or MUC295.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC193 | Computer-Based Sound Synthesis | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTC191 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC281 | Electronic Music III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC192.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC112 | Digital Audio Workstation II (DAW II) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC111, and (MUC195 or MUC195AA).View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 | |||
| MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC197.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | Prerequisites: MUC122. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MUC111, or MUC191, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC289 | Live Sound Reinforcement III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC198.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC292 | Sound Design III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC222, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| MUC295 | Studio Music Recording III | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MUC196 and (MUC111 or permission of Instructor).View requisites | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative