Cal State San Bernardino Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State San Bernardino lists for Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration transfers starts with MUS 2120, MUS 2125 and MUS 2130; the full list is below.

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State San Bernardino Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State San Bernardino lists as Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Music theory

    Complete all of these

    • MUS 2120 Music Theory I: Diatonic Harmony
    • MUS 2125 Musicianship I
    • MUS 2130 Music Theory II: Chromatic Harmony
    • MUS 2135 Musicianship II

    Core requirements

    Required

    • MUS 2660 Electronic Music Production

    Complete 4 units from these

    • MUS 1000 Music Forum

    Complete 4 units from these

    • MUS 2000 Large Music Ensemble

    Area of study

    Complete 4 units from these

    • MUS 1400 Lower-Division Voice I
    • MUS 1410 Lower-Division Keyboard I
    • MUS 1420 Lower-Division String Instrument I
    • MUS 1430 Lower-Division Wind Instrument I
    • MUS 1440 Lower-Division Brass Instrument I
    • MUS 1450 Lower-Division Percussion Instrument I
    • MUS 2400 Lower-Division Voice II
    • MUS 2410 Lower-Division Keyboard II
    • MUS 2420 Lower-Division String Instrument II
    • MUS 2430 Lower-Division Wind Instrument II
    • MUS 2440 Lower-Division Brass Instrument II
    • MUS 2450 Lower-Division Percussion Instrument II
    • MUS 2460 Lower-Division Composition

    Concentration requirements

    Complete all of these

    • MUS 2210 Class Piano II
    • MUS 2670 Sound Recording

    Complete 1 of these

    • MUS 1270 History of Electronic Music
    • MUS 1865 Global Hip Hop

    Complete 1 of these

    • CAL 1140 Sustaining a Life in the Arts
    • CAL 1000 You/U: Applied Humanities and Arts
    • ADMN 1001 Leadership for Global Challenges: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset
    • ADMN 1002 Leadership for Global Challenges: Citizenship in a Sustainable World
    • ADMN 1003 Leadership for Global Challenges: Exploring the Digital Mindset

    Also listed by CSUSB

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

    Required concentration electives

    12 units from these

    • MUS 2070 Introduction to Music Composition
    • MUS 2140 Music Theory III: Analysis of Musical Form
    • MUS 2150 Music Theory IV: 20TH-21ST Century Music Theory
    • MUS 2266 Creating Digital Media Using Personal Electronic Technology
    • MUS 2600 Commercial Songwriting

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State San Bernardino have a Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State San Bernardino offers Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Bernardino for Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration?

    Cal State San Bernardino's Music, Music Industry Studies Concentration major preparation includes MUS 2120, MUS 2125, MUS 2130, MUS 2135, MUS 2660 and MUS 1000, 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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