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2020-2021 Addendum Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Addendum Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP


PLANNING GUIDE

Program Overview


Students completing the Associate in Music DTA/MRP who have also met any specific institutional GPA, performance, and audition requirements will be regarded as having met the minimum preparation for consideration for admission to a baccalaureate Music program. Performance requirements refers not only to performance on instrument or voice, but also mastery of theoretical concepts and piano skills often acquired through private lessons. Although this degree will be granted to SVC students completing a cumulative 2.0 GPA, minimum grade-point average requirements are established by each institution. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Music programs are competitive and may require a higher GPA overall, a higher GPA in a selected subset of courses or a specific minimum grade in one or more courses.

  1. Admission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for transfer admission.
  2. Certain schools may have additional “university-specific” requirements for admission to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements.
  3. Certain colleges and university might have “university-specific” requirements for graduation (ex: institutional residency requirements). Students are advised to consult their destination college or university.

This SVC Music DTA/MRP transfers to Central Washington, Eastern Washington, UW Seattle, Western Washington, and WSU Pullman.

Program Map


Program Maps are an integral part of our Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a suggested quarterly sequence of courses so you could earn your degree within two years of full-time study. Your Program Map is also designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, which is required of all SVC students. To start creating your Educational Plan, please consult with an Academic Advisor. 

Degree Requirements


Students must complete a minimum of 102 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to graduate from SVC with an Associate in Music Direct Transfer Degree. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC. Credits must satisfy course requirements listed below.

An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering

2. Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)


3. Integrative Learning Experiences


Two Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE) are required. One ILE must be a Learning Community. The second ILE may be another Learning Community or an Integrative Experience.

  • A Learning Community (LC) is the integrated combination of two or more courses from different areas of inquiry (e.g. sociology and literature, or physics and math, or speech and economics, or composition and philosophy). Learning Communities are indicated in the course schedule.
  • Integrative Experiences (IEs) are curricular or co-curricular experiences designed by faculty in which students demonstrate their ability to integrate information, concepts, analytical frameworks, and skills from two or more areas of inquiry in a purposeful project or experience. Integrative Experiences that are classes are indicated in the course schedule; co-curricular IEs are indicated in promotion and advising for the experience or project. Students may design a Learning into Action IE under the guidance of the supervising faculty member. 

4. Diversity Requirement


At least one Diversity Intensive course is required. Students should use the SVC online quarterly class schedule search or consult with their faculty advisor or counselor to identify courses that fulfill this requirement.

5. Distribution Requirements (45 cr.)


Curriculum requirements provide students with an understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences other than their own is encouraged (required by WSU). This may include minority, non-Western ethnic, or other “area” studies. Select credits from three areas of study: Natural Science, Social Science and Humanities. Eligible courses for each distribution area are listed in the Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement Distribution Lists . These courses may also satisfy Integrative Learning Experience requirements. A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement.

A. Natural Sciences (15 cr.)


Select from at least two disciplines. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline. At least 10 credits in in physical, biological and/or earth sciences. Must include one lab course.

B. Social Sciences (15 cr.)


Select from at least two disciplines. No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline.

C. Humanities (15 cr.)


6. Music Major Courses (42-44 cr.)


A. Music Theory/Ear (20 cr.)


Note: In-house diagnostic testing and/or auditions might affect the credits accepted in this area. Students are advised to check with the receiving institution.

B. Music Lessons (6 cr.)


One credit per quarter in instrument or voice for 6 quarters. See your Music department advisor for assistance in selecting courses.

Note: In-house auditions might affect the credits accepted in this area. Students are advised to check with the receiving institution.

C. Ensemble (12 cr.)


Select courses from the following with help from your Music department advisor. Courses are repeatable for up to 12 credits.

Note: Students are advised to check with the receiving institution to assure their college ensemble fulfills the requirement of a ‘major ensemble’.

D. Piano (3-6 cr.)


Note: The number of credits required in this area remains a local decision. Receiving institutions retain the ability to complete diagnostic testing for piano proficiency.

Note:

Piano placement test will determine course placement. Piano majors may be exempt from this requirement.