Cal State Fullerton Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Fullerton lists for Music transfers starts with MUS 111, MUS 112 and MUS 121; the full list is below.

87 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUF 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 Fullerton Music Major Preparation

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

Core requirements-music theory/musicianship

Complete all of these

MUS 111 Diatonic Harmony
MUS 112 Introduction to Chromatic Harmony
MUS 121 Musicianship I Diatonic
MUS 122 Musicianship II Diatonic
MUS 211 Chromatic Harmony
MUS 221 Musicianship III Chromatic

History/literature

Required

MUS 151 Survey of Western Musical Literature

Applied lessons

Complete 4 units from these

MUS 191 Individual Instruction
MUS 192 Individual Instruction
MUS 291 Individual Instruction
MUS 292 Individual Instruction

Concentration courses

Complete 1 of these options

MUS 284 Instrument Class for Singers, Pianists, and Guitarists
MUS 281B Orch Instruments: Brass · MUS 281P Orchestral Instruments/Percussion Instruments · MUS 281S Orchestral Instruments/String Instruments · MUS 281W Orchestral Instruments/Woodwind Instruments

Required for graduation

Required

POSC 100 American Government

Articulation details

Complete all of these

MUS 100 Introduction to Music
MUS 151 Survey of Western Musical Literature

Courses listed

MUS 111 Diatonic Harmony and MUS 121 Musicianship I Diatonic
MUS 112 Introduction to Chromatic Harmony and MUS 122 Musicianship II Diatonic
MUS 211 Chromatic Harmony and MUS 221 Musicianship III Chromatic

Courses listed

MUS 111 Diatonic Harmony and MUS 112 Introduction to Chromatic Harmony and MUS 211 Chromatic Harmony
MUS 111 Diatonic Harmony and MUS 121 Musicianship I Diatonic and MUS 112 Introduction to Chromatic Harmony and MUS 122 Musicianship II Diatonic
MUS 111 Diatonic Harmony and MUS 121 Musicianship I Diatonic and MUS 112 Introduction to Chromatic Harmony and MUS 122 Musicianship II Diatonic and MUS 211 Chromatic Harmony and MUS 221 Musicianship III Chromatic
MUS 111 Diatonic Harmony and MUS 112 Introduction to Chromatic Harmony and MUS 121 Musicianship I Diatonic and MUS 122 Musicianship II Diatonic and MUS 211 Chromatic Harmony

Also listed by CSUF

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

Music electives

MUS 100 Introduction to Music
MUS 182 Piano Class for Music Majors
MUS 191 Individual Instruction
MUS 192 Individual Instruction
MUS 213 Jazz Harmony & Analysis
MUS 264 Jazz Improvisation I
MUS 278 Music Production & Performance
MUS 281B Orch Instruments: Brass
MUS 281P Orchestral Instruments/Percussion Instruments
MUS 281S Orchestral Instruments/String Instruments
MUS 281W Orchestral Instruments/Woodwind Instruments
MUS 282A Piano Class for Music Majors
MUS 282B Piano Class for Music Majors
MUS 283 Voice Class for Instrumentalists
MUS 284 Instrument Class for Singers, Pianists, and Guitarists
MUS 285 Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors
MUS 291 Individual Instruction
MUS 292 Individual Instruction

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUF's own Music requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Fullerton have a Music major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton for Music?

Cal State Fullerton's Music major preparation includes MUS 111, MUS 112, MUS 121, MUS 122, MUS 211 and MUS 221, 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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