Associate in Arts with a Concentration in Music (MUS.AA)
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the
duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning
outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful
completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
Students will demonstrate a thorough theoretical and aural understanding of the elements
of diatonic/chromatic tonal Western-European music.
Students will demonstrate a broad historical understanding of various genres of music.
Including, but not limited to: Western-European music from antiquity to the present;
World Music and cultures; and popular music from Blues to the present.
Students, through technical and artistic development, will set goals and demonstrate
improvement on his/her instrument or voice.
Students will demonstrate an appreciation of aesthetic expression.
Program Plan 2023-2024
Part Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
Year 1 - Fall
Courses
Credits
Gen Ed
MTA English Composition
3
MUS 1521
Fundamentals Ear Training/Sight Singing
2
MUS 1530
Fundamentals of Music
2
TOTAL CREDITS
7
Year 1 - Winter
Courses
Credits
Gen Ed
MTA Math - See Catalog
3-4
MUS1510
Piano 1
2
MUS17XX
Group Performance - See catalog
1
TOTAL CREDITS
6-7
Year 1 - Summer
Courses
Credits
Gen Ed
MTA Lab Science
4
TOTAL CREDITS
4
Year 2 - Fall
Courses
Credits
MUS
Required Supportive – See catalog
3
MUS
Additional Required Supportive – See catalog
2
MUS2551-8
Applied Music: Vocal or Instrument
1
MUS2551-8
Applied Music: Vocal or Instrument
1
TOTAL CREDITS
7
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.
Year 2 - Winter
Courses
Credits
MUS1620
Ear Training and Sight Singing I
2
MUS1630
Music Theory I
3
Gen Ed
MTA Social Science - See Catalog
3
TOTAL CREDITS
8
Year 2 - Summer
Courses
Credits
Gen Ed
MTA Science – See catalog
3-4
TOTAL CREDITS
3-4
Year 3- Fall
Courses
Credits
MUS2521
Ear Training and Sight Singing II
2
MUS2530
Music Theory II
3
MUS2560
Conducting
2
TOTAL CREDITS
7
Year 3- Winter
Courses
Credits
Gen Ed
Fine Arts/Humanities – See catalog
3
MUS2640
Music Composition: Art Music
2
MUS17XX
Group Performance – See catalog
1
TOTAL CREDITS
6
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.