Cal State Channel Islands Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Music transfers starts with MUS 109, MUS 103 and MUS 104; the full list is below.

87 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music

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Major Requirements

Cal State Channel Islands Music Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Music major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division requirements

Complete 4 of these

MUS 109 Private Lessons I

Complete all of these

MUS 103 Piano Skills I
MUS 104 Piano Skills II
MUS 161 Music Fundamentals
MUS 162 Music Theory and Analysis I
MUS 163 Aural Skills and Musicianship I
MUS 263 Music Theory and Analysis II
MUS 264 Aural Skills and Musicianship II
MUS 265 Music Theory and Analysis III

Ensemble requirements

Complete 4 units from these

MUS 107 University Chorus I
MUS 110 Contemporary Music Ensemble I
MUS 111 Mariachi Ensemble I

Also listed by CSUCI

CSUCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Recommended electives

MUS 100 Music Appreciation: From Bach to Blues, Beatles, and Beyond
MUS 200 History of Rock
MUS 202 Group Guitar Lessons
MUS 203 Group Voice Lessons
MUS 204 Introduction to African Drumming
MUS 206 Introduction to Steel Drumming
MUS 215 Popular Songwriting
MUS 231 The Beatles: Music, Fashion and Culture

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Channel Islands have a Music major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Music (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Channel Islands for Music?

Cal State Channel Islands's Music major preparation includes MUS 109, MUS 103, MUS 104, MUS 161, MUS 162 and MUS 163, 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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