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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | Critical course Gateway course | RC | 3 | |
| MTC180 or MUC180 |
Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer Literacy for the Music Business | Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180. | CS or CS | 3 | |
| MUC242 or MHL155 |
Music Genres and Styles or Survey of American Music | None or C, H, HU | 2–3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | RE | 1 | ||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | RC | 3 | ||
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | RC | 1 | ||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | 4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC290AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Music Business Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | RC or RC or None | 1 | ||
| Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives | RE | 5–6 | ||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | RC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | Critical course Gateway course | RC | 3 | |
| MTC180 or MUC180 |
Computer Literacy for Musicians or Computer Literacy for the Music Business | Students who have not already completed MTC180 must take MUC180. | CS or CS | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MKT271 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC242 or MHL155 |
Music Genres and Styles or Survey of American Music | None or C, H, HU | 2–3 | ||
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | RC | 1 | ||
| MUC209 | Music Industry Entrepreneurship | RC | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | RE | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | RC | 3 | ||
| Restricted Elective | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC290AA or MUC296WA or MUC298AA |
Music Business Internship or Cooperative Education or Special Projects | RC or None or None | 1 | ||
| Restricted Electives | Restricted Electives | RE | 4–5 |
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.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- RC = Required Course
- RE = Restricted Elective