Sonoma State Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration transfers starts with MUS 106, MUS 109 and MUS 209; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sonoma 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, Teacher Preperation Concentration

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration Major Preparation

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

Preparatory courses

Complete all of these

MUS 106 Fundamentals of Music Theory
MUS 109 Intensive Keyboard Lab I
MUS 209 Intensive Keyboard Lab II

Theory/musicianship

Complete all of these

MUS 110 Theory I: Diatonicism
MUS 120 Musicianship I
MUS 210 Theory II: Chromaticism
MUS 212 Jazz Harmony & Arranging I
MUS 220 Musicianship II

History and literature emphasis

Complete all of these

MUS 150 Survey of U.S. Music
MUS 251 History of Western Music - Ancient World to 1750

Applied skills

Complete all of these

MUS 115 Vocal Methods
MUS 118 Guitar Methods
MUS 122 String Methods I
MUS 123 Woodwind Methods I
MUS 124 Brass Methods I
MUS 129 Percussion Methods
MUS 189 Jazz Improvisation I
MUS 259 Music Technology: Tools and Applications
MUS 292 Jazz Piano I

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have a Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration major for transfer students?

Yes. Sonoma State offers Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration?

Sonoma State's Music, Teacher Preperation Concentration major preparation includes MUS 106, MUS 109, MUS 209, MUS 110, MUS 120 and MUS 210, 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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