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Music

New enrollments into this transfer option are restricted as of Spring 2025. Please contact an academic advisor about alternative options.

Associate in Arts

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 120
College Composition II
ENGL 125
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

ART 110Introduction to the Visual Arts3
HIST 103United States to 18773
MUSC 100Music Appreciation3
Credits Subtotal9

Social & Behavioral Sciences

CJ 201Introduction to Criminal Justice3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
SOC 110Introduction to Sociology3
Credits Subtotal9

Math, Science, & Technology

Select one of the following recommended courses:3-4
MATH 103
College Algebra
MATH 107
Pre-Calculus
MATH 110
Math in Society
MATH 210
Elementary Statistics
Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations:4-5
BIOL 111
& 111L
Concepts of Biology
and Concepts of Biology Lab
BIOL 150
& 150L
General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab
BIOL 220
& 220L
Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
CHEM 115
& 115L
Introductory Chemistry
and Introductory Chemistry Lab
PHYS 211
& 211L
College Physics I
and College Physics I Lab
Select from the following recommended courses:0-3
(Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers 1
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security 1
Credits Subtotal9-10
General Education Total Credits36-37

Enrichment

    

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

    

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

          

Select one of the following:
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers 1
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security 1
BSC Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
MUSC 122Music Theory I3
MUSC 124Music Theory II3
MUSC 146Applied Music - Major (Repeatable)4
MUSC 201World Music3
Select 8 credits from the following:
MUSC 117Concert Choir (Repeatable)1
MUSC 132Band (Repeatable)1
MUSC 207Music for Teachers3
MUSC 121String Ensemble (Repeatable)1
MUSC 137Jazz Ensemble (Repeatable)1
MUSC 145Applied Music (Repeatable)1

Footnotes

1

CSCI 101, CIS 147 or courses transferred in from another NDUS Institution that are listed as both general education and digital literacy may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.

Maximum of 62 BSC credits can be transferred to the University of Mary.