UA Pima Community College Transfer Guide 2002-03

Bachelor of Music with a major in
Composition, Jazz Studies or Performance

Performance specialization available in Guitar, Harp, Keyboard, String, Voice, Wind and Percussion

For students attending classes at Pima Community College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Entrance examinations in musicianship and the major performance area are required. All transfer Music majors (except Piano and Organ Performance majors) must audition for placement in class or group piano instruction. Refer to The UA General Catalog or contact the assistant director of the School of Music (621-5929) for additional information. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Consult your advisor regarding course selection. If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Acceptance of Transfer Course Work to meet UA General Education Requirements."

ARIZONA GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (AGEC-A)--35 credits (course lists)
NOTE: Second Language and Major Requirement courses may fulfill AGEC requirements, see your Pima Community College advisor.
Freshman Composition--6 credits
Humanities and Fine Arts--6-9 credits
Biological and Physical Sciences--8 credits
Mathematics--3 credits. MAT 142 or above required.
Social and Behavioral Sciences--6-9 credits
Other Requirement Options--0-6 credits

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Pima Community College includes the following:

  • FRE 101, 102, 201, 202
  • GER 101, 102, 201, 202
  • GRK 101, 102, 201, 202
  • ITA 101, 102, 201, 202
  • JPN 101, 102, 201, 202
  • LAT 101, 102, 201, 202
  • POR 101, 102
  • RUS 101, 102, 201, 202
  • SLG 101, 102, 201, 202
  • SPA 101, 102, 201, 202 or 203

Note: If students select Portuguese, the intermediate level of study may be completed upon transfer to The University of Arizona.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS -- Students entering any of the degree programs in music must, at the very minimum, have instrumental or vocal performance skills at the MUSI181 level. This level requires at least two years of intensive private instruction and/or four years of ensemble participation. Some music degrees require a higher entrance level. A student's performance level is determined by audition at the beginning of his/her first semester of enrollment.

Music--27 credits

  • MUS 125 and 127, 126 and 128, 141 and 142*,, 143 and 144**,, 201 and 202, 207***, 225 and 227, 226 and 228

* These courses are not required for majors in performance with a keyboard specialization.
** These courses are not required for majors in performance with keyboard or voice specialization.
*** Course may be used as a minor elective or as major credit for the composition major.
Common Courses

In addition to the music courses listed above, students should complete individual instruction course work in their major instrument or voice. Course work in conducted ensembles is also required.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC REQUIREMENTS -- 9 credits (16 credits are required for voice performance majors). Consult an academic advisor at The University of Arizona for assistance in selecting the required course work; refer to the listing of Undergraduate Majors and Contact Information.

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE STU 210, "TRANSFER STRATEGIES" This course offers UA campus visits; meetings with UA staff members who represent the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, The Center for Transfer Students and other University resources; and consultation for evaluating transfer timing. This course transfers to the UA as elective credit. See a P.C.C. counselor/advisor about enrolling in STU 210.

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Last updated June 13, 2002