Program Description:

The Music Business Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in music business and related occupations. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in Music should follow the Music Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide .

AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Program Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to start this program. To graduate with a degree, the general education requirements include successful completion of ENGL& 101  and MUSTC 106 . The prerequisite for ENGL& 101 is the completion of EAP 099 , ENGL 099  or equivalent with a 2.0 or better, or placement into ENGL& 101. The prerequisite for MUSTC 106 is the completion of MATH 098  (2.0 or better) or placement into MATH 099  or instructor permission.

Core Curriculum - 17 Credits

Music Tech Requirements - 26 Credits

• MUSTC 100 Career Development Credits: 2
• MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business Credits: 2
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law Credits: 2
• MUSTC 141 Tech Music Theory 1 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 142 Tech Music Theory 2 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 143 Tech Music Theory 3 Credits: 3
• MUSTC 191 Tech Keyboard 1 Credits: 2
• MUSTC 192 Tech Keyboard 2 Credits: 2
• MUSTC 200 Navigating the New Music Business Credits: 3
• MUSTC 201 Masters and Mentors Credits: 2
• MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development Credits: 2

Business Requirements - 30 Credits

• ACCT 170 Federal Income Tax Individuals/Small Business Credits: 5
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Credits: 5
• BUS 248 Digital Marketing Credits: 5
• BUS 270 Entrepreneurship - Starting a New Business Credits: 5
• BUSTC 105 Computer Applications Credits: 5
• BTWRT 215 Business Communications Credits: 5

Electives - 17 Credits

Select from Business and/or Music Technology, Music courses.

• *Course 1 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 3 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 4 ____________________ Credits: _____

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Sample Schedule for A.A.A.S. Degree

^* Courses meet the General Education/Related Instruction Requirements

Program Advisor:

Doug Reid  206-546-4759  dreid@shoreline.edu  Rm 812 
Jeff Kashiwa  206-533-6770  jkashiwa@shoreline.edu  Rm 807

Program Information:

Length of Program: 90 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Fall (recommended), Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/music-technology/

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