Associate in Fine Arts Music Degrees
Our caring and professional faculty are ready to guide you toward a career in music. If you want to be a high school band or choir director, music therapist, elementary school music teacher, or pursue your passion for performing, we’re here to help you take that first step!
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (0050) – MUSIC PERFORMANCE
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (0051) – MUSIC EDUCATION
These degree programs are intended for students majoring in music and planning to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a bachelor’s degree. AFA music students complete their general education requirements at SWIC along with a significant portion of the typical freshman/sophomore music major coursework. Students interested in pursuing the AFA-Music Performance or Music Education degree program should consult with Dr. Andy Jensen, Music Department Chair at andrew.jensen@swic.edu before enrolling in courses.
The graduation requirements are identical for both degrees (0050) and (0051). Students may switch between degree plans, but must choose one when applying for graduation. We encourage students to choose the degree that best fits their future plans in music, but do so knowing they will be able to seamlessly choose a different degree plan at their chosen transfer institution.
Transfer requirements vary by receiving institution. It is the responsibility of students to check with potential transfer institutions regarding any particular requirements they may have. For more information visit iTransfer.org.
Suggested Course of Study
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester | ||
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Course | Description | Credits |
MUS 104: Fundamentals of Music | Intro to Music Theory *Recommended, not required | 3 |
MUS 111: Class Instruction in Piano I | Core Music Curriculum | 2 |
200 Level Private Applied Lessons | Core Music Curriculum | 2 |
Performance Ensemble | Core Music Curriculum | 1 |
ENG 101: Rhetoric & Composition I | General Education Requirement | 3 |
MUS 101: Music Appreciation | Fine Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Course | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
Spring Semester | ||
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Course | Description | Credits |
MUS 105: Music Theory I | Core Music Curriculum | 4 |
MUS 112: Class Instruction in Piano II | Core Music Curriculum | 2 |
200 Level Private Applied Lessons | Core Music Curriculum | 2 |
Performance Ensemble | Core Music Curriculum | 1 |
ENG 102: Rhetoric & Composition II | General Education Requirement | 3 |
COMM 151: Fundamentals of Public Speaking | General Education Requirement | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Course | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 18 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester | ||
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Course | Description | Credits |
MUS 106: Music Theory II | Core Music Curriculum | 4 |
200 Level Private Applied Lessons | Core Music Curriculum | 2 |
Performance Ensemble | Core Music Curriculum | 1 |
Additional Ensemble or 100 Level Applied Lessons | Music Elective | 1 |
MUS 102 or MUS 110 | Fine Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 |
Life Science Course | General Education Elective | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Science Course | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credits: | 18 |
Spring Semester | ||
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Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
200 Level Private Applied Lessons | Core Music Curriculum | 2 |
Performance Ensemble | Core Music Curriculum | 1 |
Additional Ensemble or 100 Level Applied Lessons | Core Music Curriculum | 1 |
Physical Science Course | General Education Elective | 4 |
Human Well-Being Course | General Education Elective | 2 |
Humanities Course | General Education Elective | 3 |
Math Course | General Education Elective | 4 |
Total Semester Credits: | 17 |