Music
The Music program at Columbia College provides students with a core curriculum of music theory, musicianship, private study and performance. The degree integrates music study, aural skills, writing and performance in order to foster artistic and critical thinking and a broad foundation of musical skill.
Core Music classes include:
- Music Theory
- Musicianship
- Applied Music-Private Lessons
- Performance Ensemble-Choir, Orchestra, etc.
Related electives include:
- Piano
- Music History
- Survey of Music: Blues & Jazz to Rock n' Roll
- Jazz Studies
Music Majors go into a variety of careers, some examples are:
At the Associate's Level: |
At the Bachelor's Level: |
At the Master's/Doctorate Level: |
| Singer/Musician | Music Educator (TK-12 w/credential) | Composer |
| Artist Managers | Music Director | Orchestra Librarian |
| Accompanist | Artist Scouting | College Professor |
| Music Tutor | Music Performance | Music Publishing |
| Copyright Administrator |
Recording Musician |
Music/Copyright Attorney |
| Music Promoter |
Music Production/Engineer |
Music Therapist |
Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.
| AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer | Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU. |
| AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree | Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units. |
| COA = Certificate of Achievement | Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript. |
| SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate | Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts. |
