Program Overview

Music Technology, A.A.S.

Program Overview

The Music Technology program at Northwest College offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, preparing students for careers in music technology, audio production, and related fields.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science
• Entry Term: Fall, Spring
• Program Format: On Campus
• Number of Credits: 60 hours

Program Structure

The program is divided into four terms, with the following course structure:

Term 1

• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
• MUSC 0200 - Convocation
• MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I
• MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I
• MUSC 1101 - Music First Year Seminar
• MUSC 1416 - Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT 101)
• MUSC 1417 - Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT 110)
• MUSC 1435 - Audio Recording
• MUSC 0000 - Applied Music Lesson Courses
• MUSC 0001 - Music Ensemble Courses
• Choose one of the following:
  • MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I
  • MUSC 1200 - Piano I

Total Credits: 17

Term 2

• CM 0000 - Communication
• MUSC 0200 - Convocation
• MUSC 2435 - Advanced Audio Recording
• MUSC 2440 - Electronic Musicianship: Synths and MIDI
• QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning
• MUSC 0000 - Applied Music Lesson Courses
• MUSC 0001 - Music Ensemble Courses

Total Credits: 14

Term 3

• GE 0000 - General Elective
• GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• HC 0000 - Human Condition
• MUSC 1960 - Studio Maintenance
• MUSC 2410 - Techniques for Live Sound

Total Credits: 14

Term 4

• BADM 2100 - Small Business Practices
• GE 0000 - General Elective
• MUSC 2416 - Pro Tools for Game Audio
• MUSC 2500 - Portfolio

Total Credits: 15

Total Credits for Degree = 60

Course Type Key

• FYS=First Year Seminar
• GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• CM=Communications
• QR=Quantitative Reasoning
• PNW=Physical and Natural World
• HC=Human Condition
• CTY=Creativity
• MR=Major Requirement
• ME=Major Elective
• GE=General Elective

General Education Requirements

• FYS 0000 First Year Seminar
• GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
• CM 0000 Communication
• QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning
• PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World
• HC 0000 Human Condition
• CTY 0000 Creativity

Academic Advising and Support

• Academic Advising
• Career Advising
• Transfer Planning
• Academic Support Services

Campus Resources

• Estimate Tuition & Fees
• Paying for College
• Admission Events

Employment Outcomes

• Quality: 9 out of 10
• Value: $6 million+ in grants and scholarships awarded annually
• Experience: A true home away from home at Northwest College

Upcoming Music Events

• Yellowstone Summer Music Camp