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Music (A.F.A.)

A.F.A.

Expected Hours for A.F.A. Degree

64

What is Music Emphasis: General Transfer Major?

The Associate of Fine Arts in Music is designed to provide a broad background in music for students planning transfer to another college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in music performance, music education, or music business. The degree includes rigorous academic studies along with group performance experiences, individual lessons and solo performance opportunities.

What will I learn?

The goal of the A.F.A.  degree program is:

To enhance the understanding of the students who, as citizens and educated members of their communities, need to know and appreciate their own human cultural heritage and its development  in a historical and global context.

To foster a sense of music literacy as students listen, analyze and sight-sing , developing a deeper understanding of the elements of music, and the combining of these through harmony and composition.

To enable the refinement of  performance skills through development of  vocal  and/or instrumental technique, styles, musicality, knowledge of terms, notation and articulation, while improving technical proficiency and accuracy as well as musical expressiveness and aesthetic sensitivity, fostering a sense of overall musicianship.

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule


Fall Semester

GEN 1010

First Year Seminar

3

ENGL 1010

English Composition I

3

MUS 1030

Introduction to Music

3

MUS 1057

Music Theory I

3

MUS 1058

Ear Training I

1

Applied Lesson

(Voice, Guitar, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion)

2

Music Ensemble

(Chamber Choir, Vocal Rhapsody, Concert Band)


1

  • Fall Semester Milestones
  •  
  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation could be near. Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the academic year. Please see your success coach or enrollment specialist to make sure you are in good standing or if you have any questions. 

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!


Spring Semester

ENGL 1020

English Composition II

3

MUS 1155

Music Theory II

3

MUS 1156

Ear Training II

1

Applied Lesson

(Voice, Guitar, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion)

2

Music Ensemble

(Chamber Choir, Vocal Rhapsody, Concert Band)

1

MATH 1530

Introductory Statistics

3

PSYC 1030

Introduction to Psychology

3

Spring Semester Milestones

Successful completion of MUS 1057/MUS 1058 required for progression to MUS 1155/MUS 1156.

Successful completion of learning support required or two years of high school algebra for MATH 1530

FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Now is the time to begin thinking about financial aid for next semester. Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the upcoming academic year. Please contact your success coach or academic advisor if you have any questions. 

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Summer and Fall registration. Remember, advising is key to success! If you are planning to transfer to a four-year university, make an appointment with your academic advisor soon. They can assist you with making the right course selections, as well as help you begin the transfer process. 

Cooperative Education (Work-Based Learning) and Service-Learning are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and to make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These High Impact Practices are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes.  Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu or service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information. 

 


Fall Semester

HIST 2310,2320, 2010, or 2020

Early World History, Modern World History, Early United States History, or Modern United States History

3

MUS 2055

Music Theory III

3

MUS 2056

Ear Training III

1

MUS 1027

Class Piano I

1

Applied Lesson

(Voice, Guitar, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion)

2

Music Ensemble

(Chamber Choir, Vocal Rhapsody or Concert Band)

 1

BIOL 1010
or
ASTR 1010

Introduction to Biology
or
Solar System Astronomy 

4

Fall Semester Milestones

Successful completion of MUS 1155/1156 required for progression to MUS 2055/2056

FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Check your Cleveland State email daily for important dates, deadlines and announcements regarding your financial aid. Please check with Financial Aid if you have any questions. 

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your academic advisor to discuss Spring registration. Your advisor can assist you in course selection, as well as checking requirements for transfer and/or graduation. 

Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible to earn a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award when you graduate. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

 


Spring Semester

COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3

HIST 2310, HIST 2320, 
HIST 2010, or HIST 2020

Early World History, Modern World History, 
Early United States History, or Modern United States History

3

PSY 2130 or PSY 2110

Lifespan Development Psychology or Psychology of Adjustment

3

MUS 1127

Class Piano II

1

Applied Lesson

(Guitar, Voice, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion)

2

Music Ensemble

Chamber Choir, Vocal Rhapsody or Concert Band 

1

BIOL 1020 or ASTR 1020

Diversity of Life or Stars + Galaxies Astronomy 

 4

Spring Semester Milestones

Successful completion of learning support required for COMM 2025.

GRADUATION - Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form. This can be found under the Graduation Tab within the Registration Tools and Forms on Cougarnet. You will need to schedule to take your exit exam and/or program test at mycs.cc/testing. These will be taken in the Testing Center. 

 

Be sure to report your completed, approved Service-Learning hours at http://srvc.tbr.edu/ to be eligible to earn a Service-Learning Student Recognition Award when you graduate. Need assistance? Email service_learning@clevelandstatecc.edu.

CONGRATULATIONS! After you complete this semester's courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate!

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