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Nov 23, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Professional Music - A.A.S.
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For more information on this program, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.
The Professional Music Associate of Applied Science program prepares students to become working musicians in the entertainment industry. The program includes a foundation in music theory and entertainment industry practices as well as individual instruction and regular performance opportunities to prepare students for a variety of careers in popular music, including church music, performing, and songwriting.
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/testing.
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General Education Requirements - Credits: (15)
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (3)
Major Core Course Requirements - Credits: (36)
Ensembles (Appropriate to Applied Area) Credits: (2)
Individual Private Lessons Credits: (4)
Area of Emphasis Electives - Credits (9)
Choose 9 credits from the following courses:
Additional ensemble(s) (Appropriate to applied area) Credits: (1-3)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Beginning Salary |
Experienced Median Salary |
| Musicians and Singers |
$8.27/hour |
$26.52/hour |
| Music Directors and Composers |
$20,730/year |
$65,360/year |
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits: (15)
Applied Private Lesson Credits: (1)
Ensemble Credits: (1)
Elective Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits: (16)
Applied Private Lesson Credits: (1)
Ensemble Credits: (1)
Elective Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits: (14)
Aplied Private Lesson Credits: (1)
Elective Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
Applied Private Lesson Credits: (1)
Social/Behavioral Science (PSYC 1030 recommended) Credits: (3)
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