Sacramento State Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Music transfers starts with MUSC 9, MUSC 10B and MUSC 11A; the full list is below.

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

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music

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Major Requirements

Sacramento State Music Major Preparation

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

Lower division major preparation courses

Courses listed

MUSC 9 Music in World Cultures
MUSC 10B Survey of Music Literature II
MUSC 11A Music Theory I
MUSC 11B Music Theory II
MUSC 11C Music Theory III
MUSC 14C Basic Piano for Majors

Courses listed

MUSC 10A Survey of Music Literature I
MUSC 10C Survey of Music Literature III

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sacramento State have a Music major for transfer students?

Yes. Sacramento State offers Music and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Music?

Sacramento State's Music major preparation includes MUSC 9, MUSC 10B, MUSC 11A, MUSC 11B, MUSC 11C and MUSC 14C, 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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