Cal Poly Pomona Music, General Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Music, General Option transfers starts with MU 1030, MU 1040 and MU 1080; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Pomona for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Music, General Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Music, General Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Pomona's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major required
Complete all of these
- MU 1030 World of Music
- MU 1040 Careers in Music
- MU 1080 Introduction to Music Technology
- MU 1090 History of American Popular Music
- MU 1121A Class Piano I
- MU 1131A Class Piano II
- MU 2211A Musicianship I
- MU 2221A Musicianship II
- MU 2281 The Digital Audio Workstation
Music theory
Complete 1 of these
- MU 1050 Music Foundations
- MU 1201 Introduction to Music Theory
Complete all of these
- MU 2202 Music Theory: Classical I
- MU 2203 Jazz and Pop Harmony and Techniques
- MU 2204 20th and 21st Century Music Theory
Applied music (studio)
Complete 1 of these
- MU 1710 Studio Strings
- MU 1720 Studio Brass
- MU 1730 Studio Woodwinds
- MU 1740 Studio Percussion
- MU 1750 Studio Keyboard
- MU 1760 Studio Guitar
- MU 1770 Studio Voice
- MU 1780 Studio Electric Bass
Major option required
Complete all of these
- MU 2700 Performance Seminar
- PHY 1050 The Physics of Musical Sound
- PHY 1050L Physics of Musical Sound Laboratory
Studios
Complete 2 units from these
- MU 1710 Studio Strings
- MU 1720 Studio Brass
- MU 1730 Studio Woodwinds
- MU 1740 Studio Percussion
- MU 1750 Studio Keyboard
- MU 1760 Studio Guitar
- MU 1770 Studio Voice
- MU 1780 Studio Electric Bass
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Music, General Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Music, General Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Music, General Option?
Cal Poly Pomona's Music, General Option major preparation includes MU 1030, MU 1040, MU 1080, MU 1090, MU 1121A and MU 1131A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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