Stanislaus State Music
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Stanislaus State lists for Music transfers starts with MUS 1220, MUS 1230 and MUS 1320; the full list is below.

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

104

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music

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Major Requirements

Stanislaus State Music Major Preparation

The courses Stanislaus State lists as Music major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Stanislaus State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division prerequisites

Complete all of these

MUS 1220 Theory I
MUS 1230 Theory II
MUS 1320 Eartraining and Sightsinging I
MUS 1330 Eartraining and Sightsinging II
MUS 2000 Music of World Cultures
MUS 2150 Introduction to Music Technology
MUS 2220 Chromatic Harmony
MUS 2230 20th Century Techniques
MUS 2320 Eartraining & Sightsinging III
MUS 2330 Eartraining & Sightsinging IV
MUS 2900 Music History and Literature I

Complete 2 units from these

MUS 1610 Freshman-Level Keyboard
MUS 1640 Freshman-Level Voice
MUS 1670 Freshman-Level Orchestral Instruments

Complete 4 of these

MUS 2400 Orchestra
MUS 2410 Concert Chorale
MUS 2430 University Chamber Singers
MUS 2440 Wind Ensemble
MUS 2460 Symphony Band
MUS 2480 Jazz Ensemble

Complete 2 units from these

MUS 2610 Sophomore-Level Keyboard
MUS 2640 Sophomore-Level Voice
MUS 2670 Sophomore Level Orchestral Instruments

Piano performance

Complete all of these

MUS 1611 Freshman Keyboard Major Repertoire
MUS 2611 Sophomore Keyboard Major Repertoire

Instrumental performance

Courses listed

MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice
MUS 1671 Freshman Instruments Major Repertoire
MUS 2500 Instrument Chamber Ensemble
MUS 2671 Sophomore Instuments Major Repertoire

Complete 2 of these

MUS 2480 Jazz Ensemble
MUS 2500 Instrument Chamber Ensemble
MUS 2501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble

Vocal performance

Complete all of these

MUS 1641 Freshman Voice Major Repertoire
MUS 2641 Sophomore Voice Major Repertoire
MUS 2646 Lyric Diction I
MUS 2923 Opera Scenes

Music education - instrumental

Complete all of these

MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice
MUS 2180 Computer Music Notation

Music education - choral

Complete all of these

MUS 2180 Computer Music Notation
MUS 2646 Lyric Diction I

Composition

Courses listed

MUS 1630 Basic Class Voice
MUS 2160 Music Technology II

Complete 4 of these

MUS 2430 University Chamber Singers
MUS 2480 Jazz Ensemble
MUS 2500 Instrument Chamber Ensemble
MUS 2501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble

Jazz performance

Complete all of these

MUS 1671 Freshman Instruments Major Repertoire
MUS 2100 Jazz Improvisation
MUS 2101 Functional Jazz Piano
MUS 2110 Jazz Improvisation II
MUS 2501 Jazz Chamber Ensemble
MUS 2671 Sophomore Instuments Major Repertoire

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Stanislaus State have a Music major for transfer students?

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

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

Stanislaus State's Music major preparation includes MUS 1220, MUS 1230, MUS 1320, MUS 1330, MUS 2000 and MUS 2150, 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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