Cal State Monterey Bay Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Monterey Bay lists for Music transfers starts with MPA 100, MPA 101 and MPA 104; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUMB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Monterey Bay Music Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Monterey Bay lists as Music major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUMB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation courses for the major
Complete all of these
- MPA 100 Music Fundamentals
- MPA 101 Diatonic Harmony
- MPA 104 Musicianship I
- MPA 102 Chromatic Harmony
- MPA 105 Musicianship II
- MPA 103 Advanced Chromatic Harmony
- MPA 106 Musicianship III
- MPA 107 Musicianship IV
- MPA 108 Introduction to Music Production
- MPA 110 Keyboard I
- MPA 114 Introduction to Music Business
- MPA 210 Keyboard II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Monterey Bay have a Music major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Monterey Bay 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 Monterey Bay for Music?
Cal State Monterey Bay's Music major preparation includes MPA 100, MPA 101, MPA 104, MPA 102, MPA 105 and MPA 103, 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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