USC Music *
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Music * transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MUCD 348; the full list is below.
81 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Music * Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Music * major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Writing
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Thornton Academic Courses (16 units)
Complete all of these
- MUCD 348 Instrumental Conducting and Orchestration
- MUCO 132a Aural Skills I
- MUCO 132b Aural Skills I
- MUCO 133a Theory I
- MUCO 133b Theory I
- MUHL 250g Music and Ideas
Classical Concentration
Complete all of these
- MUCO 232a Aural Skills II
- MUCO 232b Aural Skills II
- MUCO 233a Theory II
- MUCO 233b Theory II
Popular Music Concentration
Complete all of these
- MUCO 131a Harmony in Popular Music
- MUCO 131b Harmony in Popular Music
- MUCO 232a Aural Skills II
- MUCO 232b Aural Skills II
- MUSC 255 Songwriting I
Jazz Concentration
Complete all of these
- MUJZ 195L Jazz Elements I
- MUJZ 305a Advanced Jazz Theory
- MUJZ 305b Advanced Jazz Theory
- MUJZ 400 Arranging for Jazz Ensemble
Music History (8 units)
Complete 1 of these
- MPPM 350g A History of Popular Music
- MUHL 350g Western Art Music History I
- MUHL 351 Western Art Music History II
- MUJZ 350g A History of Jazz Music
Keyboard/Drumming (4 units)
Complete 1 of these
- MPKS 250a Keyboard Instruction I
- MPKS 250b Keyboard Instruction I
- MPPM 240 Drumming Proficiency for the Popular Musician
- MPPM 250 Keyboard Proficiency for the Popular Musician
- MUJZ 141a Basic Keyboard Skills for the Improviser
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Music * major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Music * and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Music *?
USC's Music * major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MUCD 348, MUCO 132a, MUCO 132b and MUCO 133a, 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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