Cal State Northridge Music, Option in Directed Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Music, Option in Directed Studies transfers starts with MUS 110A, MUS 110B and MUS 111; the full list is below.
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Cal State Northridge Music, Option in Directed Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Music, Option in Directed Studies 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 111 Musicianship I
- MUS 111L Musicianship I Lab
- 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 211 Musicianship III
- MUS 211L Musicianship III Lab
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- MUS 210B Keyboard Musicianship IV
- MUS 212 Musicianship IV
- MUS 212L Musicianship IV Lab
- MUS 213 Harmony I
- MUS 214 Harmony II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Music, Option in Directed Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Music, Option in Directed Studies (B.A.) 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 Directed Studies?
Cal State Northridge's Music, Option in Directed Studies major preparation includes MUS 110A, MUS 110B, MUS 111, MUS 111L, MUS 112 and MUS 112L, 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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