USC Music Production
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Music Production transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MUCO 131a; 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 Production Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Music Production 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
Core Thornton Academic Courses (34 units)
Complete all of these
- MUCO 131a Harmony in Popular Music
- MUCO 131b Harmony in Popular Music
- MUCO 132a Aural Skills I
- MUCO 132b Aural Skills I
- MUCO 133a Theory I
- MUCO 133b Theory I
- MUCO 232a Aural Skills II
- MUCO 232b Aural Skills II
- MUHL 250g Music and Ideas
Complete 1 of these
- MPPM 350g A History of Popular Music
- MUHL 350g Western Art Music History I
- MUJZ 350g A History of Jazz Music
Complete 1 of these
- MUHL 351 Western Art Music History II
- MUSC 102gw World Music
- MUSC 115gp Western Music as Sounding History
- MUSC 200gmw The Broadway Musical: Reflections of American Diversity
- MUSC 210g Electronic Music and Dance Culture
- MUSC 250gmw The Music of Black Americans
- MUSC 320gmw Hip-hop Music and Culture
- MUSC 371g Musical Genre Bending
- MUSC 372g Music and Politics
- MUSC 373g Writing About Popular Music
- MUSC 460 Film Music: History and Function from 1930 to the Present
- MUSC 465 Music, Television and American Culture
Complete 4 units from these
- MUCD 348 Instrumental Conducting and Orchestration
- MUJZ 400 Arranging for Jazz Ensemble
- MUSC 455 Songwriting III: The Performing Songwriter
- SCOR 403 Introduction to Scoring Movies and Television
- SCOR 405 Introduction to Scoring Video Games
Individual Instruction and Forum (5 units)
Required
- MPPM 100 Forum
Program Intensive (44 units)
Complete all of these
- MTEC 137a Music Production I
- MTEC 137b Music Production I
- MTEC 237a Music Production II
- MTEC 237b Music Production II
- MTEC 275 Fundamentals of Audio Engineering
- MTEC 337a Music Production III
- MTEC 337b Music Production III
- MTEC 427 Music Production IV
- MTEC 430 Advanced Instrumental Recording
- MTEC 445 Advanced Desktop Music Production
- MTEC 478 Advanced Multichannel Remix
- MUIN 270 Introduction to the Music Industry
- MUSC 255 Songwriting I
- MUSC 355 Songwriting II
Complete 1 of these
- MTEC 443 Desktop Music Production
- MTEC 444 Non-Linear MIDI Sequencing
Capstone Project (1 unit)
Required
- MTEC 498a Senior Project
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Music Production major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Music Production and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Music Production?
USC's Music Production major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MUCO 131a, MUCO 131b, MUCO 132a and MUCO 132b, 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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