Program Overview

Music Program Details

The Music program at North Seattle College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music, preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution or for careers in the music industry.

Program Description

The Music program offers an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA) degree, which prepares students for transfer to pursue further studies in music, music performance, humanities, business, social sciences, art administration, and other fields. The degree allows students to explore the field of music through history and culture, introductory reading and writing of the musical language, electronic music, and music performance.

Program Requirements

To complete the Music program, students must earn 90 units, which can be completed in six quarters. The program includes a combination of music theory, music history, and performance courses, as well as general education requirements.

• Music Theory: MUSC&105, MUSC 125, MUSC 185
• Music History: MUSC 110, MUSC 113
• Performance: MUSC 154, MUSC 130, MUSC 135, MUSC 136, MUSC 138
• General Education: ENGL&101, ENGL&102, MATH&107, BIOL&100, PSYC&100, SOC&101

Admission Criteria

There are no specific admission criteria for the Music program, but students must meet the general admission requirements for North Seattle College.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Music program are the same as the general tuition fees for North Seattle College.

Research Areas

The Music program at North Seattle College offers a variety of research areas, including music theory, music history, and music performance.

Career Opportunities

A Music Foundations pathway can lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Performer
• Music Educator
• Composer
• Music Producer
• Music Therapist
• Music Critic
• Music Historian
• Music Theorist
• Musicologist
• Ethnomusicologist
• Music Curator
• Music Librarian

Future Education Opportunities

Once students complete the AA-DTA degree, they can transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, Music Theory, or related programs. North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Central Washington University, and Western Washington University.

Additional Information

For more information about the Music program, including the transfer process, transfer agreements, and Bachelor's degrees, students can contact the Music Department Coordinator or the Arts, Design, and Graphics Area of Study advisor.