San Jose State University Music, Concentration in Composition
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Music, Concentration in Composition transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and MUSC 1A; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music, Concentration in Composition

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Music, Concentration in Composition Major Preparation

The courses San Jose State University lists as Music, Concentration in Composition 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

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

MUSC 1A Music Theory IA
MUSC 19 Music in World Cultures

Piano proficiency requirement

Complete all of these

MUSC 25A Piano Proficiency I
MUSC 25B Piano Proficiency II
MUSC 25C Piano Proficiency III

Lower division core requirements of the major

Complete all of these

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

Complete 8 units from these

MUSC 29 Electro-Acoustics
MUSC 33X Applied Voice
MUSC 34X Strings
MUSC 39AX Jazz: Improvisation, Composition or Arranging 1

Complete 4 units from 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

Complete 2 units from these

MUSC 40A Jazz Improvisation - I

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Music, Concentration in Composition major for transfer students?

Yes. San Jose State University offers Music, Concentration in Composition 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, Concentration in Composition?

San Jose State University's Music, Concentration in Composition major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, MUSC 1A, MUSC 19, MUSC 25A and MUSC 25B, 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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