Chico State Music, Applied Music Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Music, Applied Music Option transfers starts with MUSC 101, MUSC 102 and MUSC 103; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State 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, Applied Music Option

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Major Requirements

Chico State Music, Applied Music Option Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Music, Applied Music Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core requirements

Courses listed

MUSC 101 Theory I
MUSC 102 Theory II
MUSC 103 Aural Musicianship I
MUSC 104 Aural Musicianship II
MUSC 105 Beginning Piano I
MUSC 106 Beginning Piano II
MUSC 108 Computer Software for Musicians
MUSC 222 Fundamentals of Conducting

Complete 4 units from these

MUSC 110 Studio Instruction in Applied Music
MUSC 110A Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Brass
MUSC 110B Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Guitar
MUSC 110C Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Keyboard
MUSC 110D Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Percussion
MUSC 110E Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Strings
MUSC 110F Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Voice
MUSC 110G Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Woodwinds

Lower division option requirements

Required

MUSC 220 Pedagogy of Music

Complete 9 units from these

MUSC 223 Jazz and Commercial Music Pedagogy
MUSC 276 Jazz Theory & Improvisation I
MUSC 277 Keyboard Pedagogy I
MUSC 280 Introduction to Accompanying
MUSC 293 History of Jazz
MUSC 296 African American Music

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Music, Applied Music Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have a Music, Applied Music Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Music, Applied Music Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Music, Applied Music Option?

Chico State's Music, Applied Music Option major preparation includes MUSC 101, MUSC 102, MUSC 103, MUSC 104, MUSC 105 and MUSC 106, 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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