Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Music, BA Pathway
2017-2018
ASU Major: Music, BA | Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Pathway Notes
2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater.
Special Requirements

Completion of the MAPP and all special requirements satisfies the requirements for MCCCD Associate in Arts degree and AGEC-A, meets major map requirements at ASU.

Acceptance into the School of Music is contingent upon a successful audition the semester before transferring to ASU. Please refer to the following website for application and audition deadlines:  http://music.asu.edu/admissions/  Students wishing to pursue a Bachelors of Music Degree (with the exception of BM Theory & Composition in Theory) should meet with a Herberger advisor to discuss audition preparation by their third term of study at the community college. The Bachelor of Music degree requires successful completion of an audition demonstrating a high level of musicianship and may require more than 2 years of study at ASU. 

MHL 241 and MHL 242: Transferring students who have completed MHL 241 and/or 242 are not required to take MHL 341 and/or 342 at ASU. Students who take these courses may elect alternate upper division MHL courses at ASU (MHL 439 or MHL 440 recommended).

Piano proficiency at ASU: Proficiency exam requirements are found at https://music.asu.edu/resources/new-students/diagnostic-exams. Transferring students are advised to take the piano proficiency exam immediately upon transfer to ASU.


Special Requirements: 2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements.  All courses must be completed with a "C" or better.

Pathway Requirements
First Year Composition [FYC]
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or
ENG 107: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
COM 225: Public Speaking
3 hrs
Mathematical Studies [MA, CS]
MAT 140: College Mathematics or
MAT 141: College Mathematics or
MAT 142: College Mathematics
3 hrs
MTC 180: COMPUTER LITERACY for MUSICIANS
3 hrs
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
MHL 194: Music and Culture
3 hrs
MHL 194 also fulfills Global [G] awareness area. Can be taken after transfer to ASU.
Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU]
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
Select at least one [SQ] within the Natural Science requirement.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
Select at least one [SQ] within the Natural Science requirement.
General Education Awareness Areas [C, H, G]
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C]
0-3 hrs
[C] may be completed simultaneously with any outstanding AGEC requirements.
Historical or Global Awareness [H] or [G]
0 hrs
Satisfied by MHL 194.
MCCCD Additional Requirements
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication or
COM 110: Interpersonal Communication or
COM 225: Public Speaking or
COM 230: Small Group Communication
0 hrs
Met by COM 225
CRE 101: College Critical Reading
0-3 hrs
Complete CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
MTC 105: Music Theory I and
MTC 106: Aural Perception I
4 hrs
MTC 155: Music Theory II and
MTC 156: Aural Perception II
4 hrs
MTC 205: Music Theory III and
MTC 206: Aural Perception III
4 hrs
MTC 255: Music Theory IV and
MTC 256: Aural Perception IV
4 hrs
MUP 102: Course Title Not Available
2 hrs
MUP 102, 152, 202, and 252: Placement and direct equivalency determined by audition only. Private instruction courses include designated suffix for appropriate instrument.
MUP 152: Course Title Not Available
2 hrs
MUP 102, 152, 202, and 252: Placement and direct equivalency determined by audition only. Private instruction courses include designated suffix for appropriate instrument.
MUP 202: Course Title Not Available
2 hrs
MUP 102, 152, 202, and 252: Placement and direct equivalency determined by audition only. Private instruction courses include designated suffix for appropriate instrument.
MUP 252: Course Title Not Available
2 hrs
MUP 102, 152, 202, and 252: Placement and direct equivalency determined by audition only. Private instruction courses include designated suffix for appropriate instrument.
Second Language Requirement satisfied through the following: OR Completion of language course at the intermediate level (course must transfer to ASU at the 202 level or above). American Sign Language does not fulfill the degree requirements.
0-16 hrs
Language Requirement: Select 101, 102, 201, 202 as needed to reach 4th semester proficiency.
Lower Division Elective
0-5 hrs
Lower Division Electives should be completed once all other requirements have been met and only if needed to complete community college's associate degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 64