Cal State Northridge Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing transfers starts with MUS 110A, MUS 110B and MUS 112; the full list is below.

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

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

MUS 110A Keyboard Musicianship I
MUS 110B Keyboard Musicianship II
MUS 112 Musicianship II
MUS 112L Musicianship II Lab
MUS 191 Fundamentals of Music Technology
MUS 191L Fundamentals of Music Technology Lab
MUS 201 Style/Literature of Western Music I
MUS 202 Style/Literature of Western Music II
MUS 210A Keyboard Musicianship III
MUS 210B Keyboard Musicianship IV
MUS 211 Musicianship III
MUS 211L Musicianship III Lab
MUS 212 Musicianship IV
MUS 212L Musicianship IV Lab
MUS 213 Harmony I
MUS 214 Harmony II

Commercial and media writing

Complete all of these

MUS 210AJ Keyboard Musicianship III - Jazz
MUS 210BJ Keyboard Musicianship IV - Jazz
MUS 221 Song Writing

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Northridge have a Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing?

Cal State Northridge's Music, Option in Composition/Commercial and Media Writing major preparation includes MUS 110A, MUS 110B, MUS 112, MUS 112L, MUS 191 and MUS 191L, 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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