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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

Required:

MUSC 1104 - Class Piano I 3 Credits ¹
MUSC 1111 - Music Theory I 2 Credits
MUSC 1112 - Music Theory II 2 Credits
MUSC 1113 - Aural Skills I 2 Credits
MUSC 1114 - Aural Skills II 2 Credits
MUSC 2128 - History of Western Music Ancient to 1700 3 Credits
MUSC 2129 - History of Western Music: 1700 To 1900 3 Credits
MUSC 2189 - Internship in Music Industry 3 Credits ²

Music Electives Curriculum: 10 Credits

Choose 6 credits from the following:

MUSC 1147 - Music Business - Marketing, Promotion And Publishing 3 Credits
MUSC 1148 - Introduction to Music Video Production 3 Credits
MUSC 1152 - Intro to Audio Recording 3 Credits
MUSC 1153 - Intro to Midi and Sound Design 3 Credits

Choose 2 credits from the following:

MUSC 1105 - IHCC Choir 2 Credits
MUSC 1109 - African Drum and Dance 2 Credits
MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble 2 Credits

Choose 2 credits from the following:

MUSC 1131 - Applied Piano 2 Credits
MUSC 1132 - Applied Voice 2 Credits
MUSC 1133 - Applied Guitar 2 Credits
MUSC 1134 - Applied Percussion 2 Credits
MUSC 1135 - Applied Instrumental Lessons 2 Credits
MUSC 1136 - Applied High Brass Lessons 2 Credits
MUSC 1137 - Applied Low Brass Lessons 2 Credits
MUSC 1138 - Applied String Lessons - Violin and Viola 2 Credits
MUSC 1139 - Applied Woodwind Lessons 2 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.

BUS 2004 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
ECON 1105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 1106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits

General Education Curriculum: 30 Credits

ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
MnTC Goal 3 (with lab) or MnTC Goal 4 course (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 5 course 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 7-10 course 3 Credits
General electives (MnTC courses only) 14 Credits

Choose one course from:

COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 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 1: 15 Credits

MUSC 1104 - Class Piano I 3 Credits
MUSC 1111 - Music Theory I 2 Credits
MUSC 1113 - Aural Skills I 2 Credits
MUSC 1147 - Music Business - Marketing, Promotion And Publishing 3 Credits
ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
First Year Experience Course 1 Credits

Semester 2: 18 Credits

MUSC 1112 - Music Theory II 2 Credits
MUSC 1114 - Aural Skills II 2 Credits
MUSC Applied Lessons 2 Credits *
General Electives 6-7 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1105 - IHCC Choir 2 Credits
MUSC 1109 - African Drum and Dance 2 Credits
MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble 2 Credits

Choose one course from:

ENG 1111 - Research Writing 2 Credits
ENG 1114 - The Research Paper 3 Credits
ENG 1130 - Writing and Research For the Professions 3 Credits

Semester 3: 18 Credits

MUSC 2128 - History of Western Music Ancient to 1700 3 Credits
ECON 1105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 3 (with lab) or MnTC Goal 4 course (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits
General Elective 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1148 - Introduction to Music Video Production 3 Credits
MUSC 1152 - Intro to Audio Recording 3 Credits
MUSC 1153 - Intro to Midi and Sound Design 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 Credits

Semester 4: 17 Credits

MUSC 2129 - History of Western Music: 1700 To 1900 3 Credits
MUSC 2189 - Internship in Music Industry 3 Credits
BUS 2004 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
ECON 1106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
General Elective 5 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

MUSC 1104 - Class Piano I 3 Credits
MUSC 1111 - Music Theory I 2 Credits
MUSC 1113 - Aural Skills I 2 Credits
ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
First Year Experience Course 1 Credits

Semester 2: 12 Credits

MUSC 1112 - Music Theory II 2 Credits
MUSC 1114 - Aural Skills II 2 Credits
General Electives 3-4 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1105 - IHCC Choir 2 Credits
MUSC 1109 - African Drum and Dance 2 Credits
MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble 2 Credits

Choose one course from:

ENG 1111 - Research Writing 2 Credits
ENG 1114 - The Research Paper 3 Credits
ENG 1130 - Writing and Research For the Professions 3 Credits

Semester 3: 11 Credits

MUSC 2128 - History of Western Music Ancient to 1700 3 Credits
MUSC Applied Lessons 2 Credits *
General Elective 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 Credits

Semester 4: 12 Credits

MUSC 2129 - History of Western Music: 1700 To 1900 3 Credits
ECON 1106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
General Elective 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1148 - Introduction to Music Video Production 3 Credits
MUSC 1152 - Intro to Audio Recording 3 Credits
MUSC 1153 - Intro to Midi and Sound Design 3 Credits

Semester 5: 12 Credits

MUSC 1147 - Music Business - Marketing, Promotion And Publishing 3 Credits
ECON 1105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 3 (with lab) or MnTC Goal 4 course (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits
General Elective 3 Credits

Semester 6: 9 Credits

MUSC 2189 - Internship in Music Industry 3 Credits
BUS 2004 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
General Elective 3 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

MUSC 1104 - Class Piano I 3 Credits
MUSC 2128 - History of Western Music Ancient to 1700 3 Credits
ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
First Year Experience Course 1 Credits
General Elective 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1148 - Introduction to Music Video Production 3 Credits
MUSC 1152 - Intro to Audio Recording 3 Credits
MUSC 1153 - Intro to Midi and Sound Design 3 Credits

Semester 2: 17 Credits

MUSC 2129 - History of Western Music: 1700 To 1900 3 Credits
MUSC Applied Lessons 2 Credits *
BUS 2004 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
ECON 1106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
General Elective 3-4 Credits

Choose one course from:

ENG 1111 - Research Writing 2 Credits
ENG 1114 - The Research Paper 3 Credits
ENG 1130 - Writing and Research For the Professions 3 Credits

Semester 3: 18 Credits

MUSC 1111 - Music Theory I 2 Credits
MUSC 1112 - Music Theory II 2 Credits
MUSC 1147 - Music Business - Marketing, Promotion And Publishing 3 Credits
General Electives 6 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1105 - IHCC Choir 2 Credits
MUSC 1109 - African Drum and Dance 2 Credits
MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble 2 Credits

Choose one course from:

COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 Credits

Semester 4: 16 Credits

MUSC 1113 - Aural Skills I 2 Credits
MUSC 1114 - Aural Skills II 2 Credits
MUSC 2189 - Internship in Music Industry 3 Credits
ECON 1105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 3 (with lab) or MnTC Goal 4 course (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits
General Electives 3 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

MUSC 2128 - History of Western Music Ancient to 1700 3 Credits
ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
First Year Experience Course 1 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1105 - IHCC Choir 2 Credits
MUSC 1109 - African Drum and Dance 2 Credits
MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble 2 Credits

Semester 2: 12 Credits

MUSC 1104 - Class Piano I 3 Credits
MUSC 2129 - History of Western Music: 1700 To 1900 3 Credits
General Elective 3-4 Credits

Choose one course from:

ENG 1111 - Research Writing 2 Credits
ENG 1114 - The Research Paper 3 Credits
ENG 1130 - Writing and Research For the Professions 3 Credits

Semester 3: 12 Credits

MUSC 1111 - Music Theory I 2 Credits
MUSC 1112 - Music Theory II 2 Credits
MUSC 1147 - Music Business - Marketing, Promotion And Publishing 3 Credits
MUSC Applied Lessons 2 Credits *
General Elective 3 Credits

Semester 4: 10 Credits

MUSC 1113 - Aural Skills I 2 Credits
MUSC 1114 - Aural Skills II 2 Credits
ECON 1106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 3 (with lab) or MnTC Goal 4 course (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits

Semester 5: 12 Credits

BUS 2004 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
General Elective 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

MUSC 1148 - Introduction to Music Video Production 3 Credits
MUSC 1152 - Intro to Audio Recording 3 Credits
MUSC 1153 - Intro to Midi and Sound Design 3 Credits

Choose one course from:

COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 Credits

Semester 6: 9 Credits

MUSC 2189 - Internship in Music Industry 3 Credits
ECON 1105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
General Electives 6 Credits

Total Credits: 68

*Choose any MUSC 1131 -MUSC 1139