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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

Music, A.F.A.

Location(s): On-Campus


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Program Outcomes

Gain experience building competence in the music industry workplace. 
Respond critically (listening and musical analysis) to music performance from Western and non-Western cultures.    
Identify and analyze basic business practices within the music industry.  
Contextualize elements of current and past Western and non-Western musical styles and genres 
Demonstrate artistry and technical proficiency on their instrument (or voice) of choice.

Transfer Pathway

College of St Scholastica Music - BA Music - BS

Additional Transfer Pathway agreements have been established by various MN private colleges. Visit mnprivatecolleges.org  for the most up to date information.

 

Music Curriculum: 20 Credits


Music Electives Curriculum: 10 Credits


Business and Economics Curriculum: 8 Credits


Choose at least 8 credits from the following:


Some of these courses may also count toward the Liberal Arts Curriculum.

General Education Curriculum: 30 Credits


Total Credits: 68


1 This requirement can be waived if students pass competency exam; however, students will not be granted credit for a passing test and will have to choose another MUSC elective to fulfll the credit requirements.

2 The internship is required and will be arranged by the department.

Recommended Full-Time Course Of Study (Fall 2024 Start)


Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the Music AFA degree. Students are encouraged to work with their adviser to determine which course can be taken during the summer and which MnTC courses will lead to the best transfer experience. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area courses, visit: iMinnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) .

Semester 2: 18 Credits


Semester 3: 18 Credits


Total Credits: 68


*Choose any MUSC 1131 -MUSC 1139 

Recommended Part-Time Course Of Study (Fall 2024 Start)


Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the Music AFA degree. Students are encouraged to work with their adviser to determine which course can be taken during the summer and which MnTC courses will lead to the best transfer experience. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area courses, visit: iMinnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) .

Semester 1: 12 Credits


Semester 2: 12 Credits


Semester 3: 11 Credits


Semester 4: 12 Credits


Semester 6: 9 Credits


Total Credits: 68


*Choose any MUSC 1131 -MUSC 1139 

Recommended Full-Time Course Of Study (Fall 2025 Start)


Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the Music AFA degree. Students are encouraged to work with their adviser to determine which course can be taken during the summer and which MnTC courses will lead to the best transfer experience. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area courses, visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) .

Semester 1: 17 Credits


Semester 2: 17 Credits


Total Credits: 68


*Choose any MUSC 1131 -MUSC 1139 

Recommended Part-Time Course Of Study (Fall 2025 Start)


Below is a sample of how to complete the requirements for the Music AFA degree. Students are encouraged to work with their adviser to determine which course can be taken during the summer and which MnTC courses will lead to the best transfer experience. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area courses, visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) .

Semester 1: 10 Credits


Semester 2: 12 Credits


Semester 3: 12 Credits


Semester 5: 12 Credits


Semester 6: 9 Credits


Total Credits: 68


*Choose any MUSC 1131 -MUSC 1139 

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