San Jose State University Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Music transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and MUSC 1A; the full list is below.
95 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
San Jose State University Music Major Preparation
The courses San Jose State University lists as Music major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Second course in english composition
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
- ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing
Lower division core requirements of the major
Complete all of these
- MUSC 1A Music Theory IA
- MUSC 1B Musicianship IB
- MUSC 2A Music Theory IIA
- MUSC 2B Musicianship IIB
- MUSC 3A Music Theory IIIA
- MUSC 3B Musicianship IIIB
- MUSC 4A Music Theory 4A
- MUSC 4B Musicianship 4B
- MUSC 12 Baroque and Classical Music History
- MUSC 13 Music Technology
- MUSC 19 Music in World Cultures
- MUSC 25A Piano Proficiency I
- MUSC 25B Piano Proficiency II
- MUSC 40A Jazz Improvisation - I
Complete 4 units from these
- MUSC 33X Applied Voice
- MUSC 34X Strings
Complete 1 of these
- MUSC 50A ENS: Concert Choir
- MUSC 52 ENS: Opera Theater
- MUSC 53 ENS: University Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 54 ENS: Syomphonic Band
- MUSC 55 ENS: Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 57 ENS: Jazz Orchestra
- MUSC 59 ENS: Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble
- MUSC 60A ENS: Choraliers
- MUSC 60C ENS: Chamber Music
- MUSC 60E ENS: Jazz Singers
- MUSC 60F ENS: Small Jazz Ensembles
- MUSC 60H ENS: Percussion Ensemble
- MUSC 60I ENS: Jazz Ensemble
Beginning methods and techniques
Complete all of these
- MUSC 25C Piano Proficiency III
- MUSC 26A Voice Fundamentals
- MUSC 41A Applied Lyric Diction
- MUSC 41B Applied Lyric Diction
Chamber music
Complete 2 units from these
- MUSC 60A ENS: Choraliers
- MUSC 60D ENS: Collegium Musicum
- MUSC 60F ENS: Small Jazz Ensembles
- MUSC 60H ENS: Percussion Ensemble
- MUSC 60J ENS: String Ensemble
- MUSC 60K ENS: Brass Ensemble
- MUSC 60L ENS: Woodwind Ensemble
- MUSC 60M ENS: Saxophone Ensemble
- MUSC 60O ENS: Trombone Ensemble
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Jose State University have a Music major for transfer students?
Yes. San Jose State University offers Music (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Music?
San Jose State University's Music major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, MUSC 1A, MUSC 1B, MUSC 2A and MUSC 2B, 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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