Direct Transfer Agreement / Major Related Program - Associate in Music

This TCC degree is designed for students who intend to transfer into music programs at baccalaureate institutions. Students who complete the Associate of Arts in Music degree are possibly granted junior standing upon admission to baccalaureate institutions. The Associate of Music degree satisfies the General Education requirements of most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities).

Admission to departments of music is highly competitive. Completion of the Associate of Music degree does not guarantee admission. In addition to the required courses for the Associate of Music degree, some baccalaureate institutions have unique entrance requirements. Students pursuing this degree are encouraged to work closely with TCC advisors familiar with music transfer requirements.

Students pursuing this degree are strongly advised to contact their potential transfer institutions early regarding the specific course choices in each area of the degree. In addition, students should check with their potential transfer institutions about minimum GPA requirements, possible higher minimum GPA requirements in selected subsets of courses, minimum grade requirements in specific courses, performance, and audition requirements.