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May 03, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog SVC
Music, Associate in Music, Direct Transfer Agreement, DTA/MRP
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Overview
Skagit Valley College (SVC) offers a number of music courses for the major and non-major. Students interested in the music major should meet with Dr. Diane Johnson and plan a two-year program that will meet transfer needs. Be aware that when transferring to a four-year school or to a music conservatory, students may be asked to take a music theory placement test as well as a piano proficiency examination. Student’s academic preparation for a music major should include music theory and piano study as well as ear training. Music majors are expected to practice their craft all four years of college and not just in their junior and senior years as with some other majors. Because of this, careful academic planning is advised.
Our Associate in Music, Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) degree is especially designed for music major related or major ready students.
Performing ensembles are also an important part of a student’s musical development. SVC offers many opportunities to perform on campus as well as out in the community with some of our community ensembles. Contact Dr. Diane Johnson at Diane.Johnson@skagit.edu or 360.416.7655 for more details.
For non-music majors who love to sing or play an instrument, SVC offers two choirs: MUSC 137 - Choir and MUSC 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble (auditioned only), a Mariachi Ensemble MUSC 165 - Mariachi Ensemble , and a number of music classes in various areas that include Jazz: America’s Artform (MUSC 128 - Jazz: America’s Artform ), History of Rock and Roll (MUSC 127 - History of Rock and Roll ), Music Appreciation (MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation ), and World Music (MUSC 129 - World Music ). These music courses may satisfy some of the required 15-20 credits of studies in the arts. Check with an advisor for more details.
Learning Outcomes
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Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 101 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC. 1. Communication Skills (10 cr.)
2. Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)
3. Integrative Learning Experiences
Two Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE) are required. One ILE must be a Learning Community (LC). The second ILE may be another Learning Community (LC) or an Integrative Experience (IE). -
A Learning Community (LC) is the integrated combination of two or more courses from different areas (for example, 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 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. Equity Requirement
At least one Equity designated course is required for students pursuing an Associate in Science (AS-T), or an Associate Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) degree. 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. See the Equity Degree Requirement list for courses that fulfill this requirement. 5. Distribution Requirements (45 cr.)
Select credits from three areas of study: Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences using the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA . A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement. B. Natural Sciences (15 cr.)
Complete 15 credits from at least two subject areas with no more than 10 credits from one discipline. One course must include a lab. At least 10 credits in in physical, biological and/or earth sciences. A maximum of 5 credits allowed in the mathematics and Earth Science area. C. Social Sciences (15 cr.)
Complete 15 credits from at least two subject areas with no more than 10 credits from one discipline. 6. Music Major Courses/Electives (41-44 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. Piano placement test will determine course placement. Piano majors may be exempt from this requirement. |
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