Associate in Fine Arts in Music (A10700)
The Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60-61 semester hours of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.
Note: This degree is offered on Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, and online.
ACA-122 IS REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN IN THE FIRST SEMESTER FOR ALL COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS.
Appalachian State University transfer students must speak with the program director for advising.
Suggested Program Pathway
Fall Semester I
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS 131 | Chorus I | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | or | | | |
| MUS 133 | Band I | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MUS 151P | Class Music I - Piano | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | General Education Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 6 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS 132 | Chorus II | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | or | | | |
| MUS 134 | Band II | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MUS 152P | Class Music II - Piano | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MUS 161 | Applied Music I | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 8 | 16 |
Fall Semester II
Spring Semester II
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music Theory II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MUS 126 | Aural Skills II | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MUS 232 | Chorus IV | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | or | | | |
| MUS 234 | Band IV | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | General Education Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | General Education Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 4 | 14 |
Minimum Program Requirements
English Composition (6 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing the courses below:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (3 SHC)
This requirement is met by selecting one course from the following
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)
Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required.
Mathematics (3-4 SHC)
Select one course from the following:
Natural Science (4 SHC)
Select 4 credit hours from the following:
Additional General Education (3 SHC)
Academic Transition
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester Total: | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Professional Program Courses for Music Specialist AFA
Music Theory (8 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing
Applied Music (4 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing
Ensembles (2-4 SHC)
This requirement is met by completing 2 credit hours from the following courses:
Class Music (2 SHC)
Vocal and instrumental (wind and percussion) majors will complete
Piano majors will complete
MUS 151P, MUS 152P: Vocal and instrumental (wind and percussion) majors must study until proficiency is attained. This may require that additional courses (MUS 251P and MUS 252P) be taken. If piano proficiency is not attained in two semesters, MUS 251P and MUS 252P must be two of the hours taken.
General Education Electives (15-19 SHC)
Electives
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 60-61
Notes:
- Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.
- AFA in Music students may have to pass an audition and/or have to take additional hours before attaining junior status in a Bachelor of Music degree program at the senior institution.