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78 2017-2018 Catalog Music - Philosophy MUSIC MUSIC (MAJOR #R.5830.AA -T) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE   The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree provides a clear track for students wishing to transfer to a CSU campus, exposes students to the principles and practices of the discipline of Music, and builds a foundation for students’ personal, academic, and professional endeavors. The degree enables students to transfer to certain CSU four-year programs, preparing them for advanced university studies and potential careers in areas such as teaching, musicological research, public performance, composition, music therapy, music publishing, music-related retail business, and commercial music. Music graduates are well suited for fields that require effective time management, tenacity, and willingness to work steadily towards an achievable goal, as well as having informed perspectives on our contemporary global society. The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students must use the IGETC pattern for the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree. Associate in Arts for transfer Degree Requirements: 1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth requirements. B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: · Understand the basic concepts of music theory equivalent to the first two years of musical study at the college level · Performwith their voice or instrument of choice accurately and with the technical expertise expected by the end of two years of musical study at the college level · Perform successfully as part of a large performance ensemble such as a chorus, orchestra, or concert band · Identify the major time periods and relevant style periods in the history of music · Analyze and evaluate the major economic, social, political, and cultural developments in history and how they affected arts in general and music specifically · Identify important composers, events, and other factors influencing the direction of music history MUS 1A Music Theory I................................ 3 MUS 1B Music Theory II............................... 3 MUS 2A Music Theory III............................. 3 MUS 2B Music Theory IV............................. 3 MUS 7A Ear Training: Level I. ...................... 1 MUS 7B Ear Training: Level II...................... 1 MUS 7C Ear Training - Level III. .................. 1 MUS 7D Ear Training - Level IV. .................. 1 Applied Music - 4 semesters required.............................. 2 MUS 42 Instrumental Ensembles. ... 1-2 Large Ensemble - 4 semesters required............................ 4 MUS 31 Concert Choir.................... 1-3 MUS 40 Concert Band.................... 1-3 MUS 45 College Orchestra.............. 1-3 IGETC CSU electives to reach 60 units total Total Units 60 PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY (MAJOR #R.5710.AA -T) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE   An Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy for transfer is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in philosophy or a related major. In addition to providing a strong philosophical foundation, the Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy for Transfer is designed to develop critical thinking skills, as well as enhance the ability to read, comprehend, and analyze complex arguments on a variety of issues. These skills will be valuable assets to transfer students to four-year institutions, whether they major in philosophy or another field of study. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the program, students will be able to: • Analyze deductive arguments for validity and soundness. • Understand the difference between deductive and inductive arguments. • Write a cogent argumentative essay. • Respect the values of dialogue, argumentation, and principled criticism in a societal and global context.. Explain the most important issues in philosophy and accurately characterize various opposing viewpoints on them. • Thoroughly and accurately describe the arguments for opposing viewpoints on philosophical issues.