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Temple College Associate of Arts in Music - Field of Study

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (28 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I for Music Majors 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 1116 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 -
MUAP - Private Instruction (FOS)(Field of Study) 2 -
MUEN - Ensemble (FOS)(Field of Study) 1 -

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 050
MUSI 1310 - American Music (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 040

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MATH 1314 - College Algebra (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 020
Total Credit Hours: 17

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II for Music Majors 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 1117 - Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 -
MUAP - Private Instruction (FOS)(Field of Study) 2 -
MUEN - Ensemble (FOS)(Field of Study) 1 -
MUSI 1307 - Music Literature (FOS)(Field of Study) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 14

Second Year (32 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Meet with program director about your Temple College graduation, university transfer plans, and/or career plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
MUSI 2181 - Piano Class III for Music Majors 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 2116 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 -
MUAP - Private Instruction (FOS)(Field of Study) 2 -
MUEN - Ensemble (FOS)(Field of Study) 1 -

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY) or

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor)

3 010

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY) or

HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis)

3 060
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

Meet with program director about your Temple College graduation, university transfer plans, and/or career plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
MUSI 2182 - Piano Class IV for Music Majors 1, 2(Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 2117 - Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II (FOS) 1, 2(Field of Study, Required for progression, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 1 -
MUSI 1071 - Student Recital 0 -
MUAP - Private Instruction (FOS)(Field of Study) 2 -
MUEN - Ensemble (FOS)(Field of Study) 1 -
Choose any 4 sch course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 4 030

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY) or

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis)

3 070
Total Credit Hours: 15
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Music degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor or department chair to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FOS: Field of Study courses required for Texas-Public university transfer.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AA MUSIC degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Arts in the following areas:

  • Music
  • Music with Teaching Certificate
  • Music Education with teaching certification

Important: AA MUSIC students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • K-12 Music Teacher: $48,361 - $51,041 (Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Certification required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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