Purpose

The mission of the Music and Music Education program is to enable students to develop skills in music and meet the requirements in the music degree; as well as acquire critical thinking skills to successfully transfer to a four-year institution/and or pursue their educational goals for a career in music.


Course Requirements

SCC offers an Associate in Fine Arts degree in Music and Music Education. This degree program is designed for students who have selected music as a life-long interest or career. Graduates will be able to transfer to art programs at four-year institutions or pursue careers in their area of specialization. The program provides students with an ability to use fundamental theory and technique to solve technical problems and encourages lifelong learning through self motivation, self-discipline, and creative flexibility.

Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A) programs require 44 hours of general education core coursework as well as 21 hours of additional studies to prepare students to continue their education at a four-year institution and/or enter the workplace immediately upon graduation.

Students should contact the four-year institution to which they intend to transfer for assistance in deciding which courses at Southeastern are most appropriate for their major.

Students should also consult with their advisors to help plan a program of study to complete program course work and fulfill the minimum general education competency requirements that must be met prior to graduation.


What can graduates expect to achieve with a Diploma, Certificate, or Degree in Music?

This degree program is designed for students who have selected music as a life-long interest or career. Graduates will be able to transfer to music programs at four-year institutions or pursue careers in their area of specialization. The program provides students with an in-depth understanding of music and promotes the skills they will need to be lifelong learners while maintaining self- motivation, self-discipline, and creative flexibility.


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