Cal State LA Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Music transfers starts with MUS 1000, MUS 1011 and MUS 1012; the full list is below.

90 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA 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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Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each Cal State LA requirement.

Major Requirements

Cal State LA Music Major Preparation

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

Lower division core courses

Complete all of these

MUS 1000 Concert/Recital Attendance
MUS 1011 Music Theory I
MUS 1012 Music Theory II
MUS 1021 Musicianship I
MUS 1022 Musicianship II
MUS 1031 Class Piano Instruction I
MUS 1032 Class Piano Instruction II
MUS 1880 Introduction to Music: Music Technology I
MUS 2701 History of Western Classical Music (Medieval to Baroque)
MUS 2702 History of Western Classical Music (Classical to Modern)

Complete 1 of these

MUS 1500 Music in World Culture
MUS 1510 Classical Music in Western Culture
MUS 1520 The Roots of Rock and Pop Music in American Culture
MUS 1560 Jazz in American Culture
MUS 1570 Musical Expressions of the Latino Communities in the USA

Lower division applied music courses

Complete all of these

MUS 1151 Strings
MUS 1161 Woodwinds
MUS 1171 Brass
MUS 1181 Percussion
MUS 1191 Applied Music: Commerical Music
MUS 1351 Voice
MUS 1451 Piano
MUS 2151 Strings
MUS 2161 Woodwinds
MUS 2171 Brass
MUS 2181 Percussion
MUS 2191 Applied Music: Commerical Music
MUS 2300 Elementary Voice Instruction
MUS 2310 Group Keyboard Instruction
MUS 2320 Group Instrumental Instruction
MUS 2351 Voice
MUS 2451 Piano

General option - required courses

Complete all of these

MUS 2011 Music Theory III
MUS 2012 Music Theory IV
MUS 2021 Musicianship III
MUS 2022 Musicianship IV
MUS 2031 Class Piano Instruction III
MUS 2032 Class Piano Instruction IV

Music technology emphasis

Required

MUS 2860 Introduction to Recording

Also listed by Cal State LA

Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

General option - electives

MUS 2630 Introduction to Composition

Directed electives

MUS 2011 Music Theory III
MUS 2012 Music Theory IV
MUS 2021 Musicianship III
MUS 2022 Musicianship IV
MUS 2031 Class Piano Instruction III
MUS 2032 Class Piano Instruction IV
MUS 2630 Introduction to Composition

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Cal State LA 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 LA for Music?

Cal State LA's Music major preparation includes MUS 1000, MUS 1011, MUS 1012, MUS 1021, MUS 1022 and MUS 1031, 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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