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Welcome!Whether you’ve already earned your associate degree from MaricopaCommunity Colleges, or only taken one class, you already have a headstart to earning an affordable bachelor’s degree with Berklee Online.This guide is designed to help you understand how your program’scredits will transfer toward a particular bachelor’s degree with us. Seehow your individual courses fulfill specific course requirements fromour curriculum, then read on to learn about the next steps on yourpath to a bachelor’s degree. With a degree from Berklee Online,the possibilities are endless.All the best,Wendy Kozak-WilksTranscript Evaluation Manager2

Transfer Programs04Associate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music (A.A.F.A.)to Interdisciplinary Music Studies10Associate in Applied Science, Audio ProductionTechnologies (Sound Design) (A.A.S.)to Electronic Music Production and Sound Design16Associate in Applied Science, Audio ProductionTechnologies (Audio Engineering) (A.A.S.)to Music Production22Associate in Applied Science, Music Industries:Music Business (A.A.S.)to Music Business3

Transfer Credit GuideAssociate in Arts, Fine Arts, Emphasis in Music (A.A.F.A.)to Interdisciplinary Music StudiesSee how your program’s credits will transfer into Berklee Online.First SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsMTC105Introduction toMusic Theory3Theory/Harmony TransferMTC106Aural Perception I1Ear Training TransferENG101 orENG 107First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition forESL3Writing/CompositionElectiveMTC180Computer Literacy forMusicians3Music Core ElectiveAAA/CPD 115orAAA/CPD150orAAA/CD150ACorCPD104Creating College SuccessorStrategies for CollegeSuccessorEducational and CareerPlanningorCareer and PersonalDevelopmentSpecializationSpecialization Option*2Lower Level Music ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option*1Lower Level Music Elective0–3Berklee Online RequirementN/A* It is recommended that you choose similar disciplines for these two specialization courses.4

Second SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsBerklee Online RequirementMTC155Music Theory II3Theory/Harmony TransferMTC156Aural Perception II1Ear Training TransferMAT14 College Mathematics3Math/Science ElectiveCOM100 orCOM110 orCOM225 orCOM230Introduction to blic SpeakingorSmall GroupCommunication0–3N/ACRE101College Critical Readingand Critical Thinking0–3N/ALLiteracy & Critical InquiryCourse3Arts/Humanities ElectiveSBSocial and BehavioralScience Course3Social Science ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option*2Lower Level Music ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option*1Lower Level Music Elective* It is recommended that you choose similar disciplines for these two specialization courses.5

Third SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsMHL 194 orMHL 241Music and CultureorMusic History and Literatureto 17503History ElectiveENG102 orENG108First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Compositionfor ESL3Arts/Humanities ElectiveSQNatural ScienceQuantitativeSpecializationSpecialization Option*2Lower Level Music ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option*1Lower Level Music ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option3Lower Level Music Elective3–4Berklee Online RequirementMath/Science Elective* It is recommended that you choose similar disciplines for these two specialization courses.6

Fourth SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsBerklee Online RequirementMHL Any MHL MusicHistory/Literature coursewith [HU] designation3SG or SQNatural Sciences GeneralorNatural ScienceQuantitative3–4Math/Science ElectiveSBSocial & Behavior Sciences3Social Science ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option*2Lower Level Music ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option*1Lower Level Music ElectiveSpecializationSpecialization Option3Lower Level Music ElectiveArts/Humanities Elective* It is recommended that you choose similar disciplines for these two specialization courses.Total TransferCredits: 60When you earn an associate degree from Maricopa CommunityColleges, and/or complete the above coursework, you’ll haveearned 60 transferable credits, marking the halfway point toyour bachelor’s degree.* Earn 60 credits from Berklee Online,and you can graduate within two years.* Must earn a “C” or better in each course for it to be eligible for transfer.7

UndergraduateRemaining RequirementsOnce your associate degree is completed, you’re almost there! Just complete60 more credits with Berklee Online to earn your bachelor’s degree inInterdisciplinary Music Studies. Refer to the guide below.Required and Specified Elective Courses(45 CREDITS – 15 COURSES) Complete three Music Business courses from subject area OMBUS(9 CREDITS – 3 COURSES) Complete three Music Production courses from subject area OMPRD(9 CREDITS - 3 COURSES) Complete eight additional courses in OMBUS, OMPRD, OCOMP, OGUIT,OBASS, OPIAN, OVOIC, OPERF, OPERC, OCWPR, OHARM, OEART, OMUTHor OSONG that align with your individual education plan. At least sevenof these must be 300-level or above. (24 CREDITS – 8 COURSES) OIDMS-480 - Interdisciplinary Music Studies Capstone(3 CREDITS - 1 COURSE)Core Music Studies(3 CREDITS – 1 COURSE)Choose one Keyboard course (OPIAN) from the following: OPIAN-100 - Berklee Keyboard Method OPIAN-150 - Keyboard for the Electronic Musician OPIAN-220 - Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques OPIAN-230 - Pop/Rock Keyboard OPIAN-315 - Jazz Piano8

General Education Courses(12 CREDITS – 4 COURSES)Complete both of the following: OLART-100 - Developing Your Artistry OLSOC-180 - Project Management for MusiciansComplete one Social Science course (OLSOC) from the following: OLSOC-150 - The Language of Film and TV OLSOC-200 - Business Communications OLSOC-210 - Music, Self, and Society OLSOC-226 - New Media Economics: Music, Mobile, Gaming& Online Markets OLSOC-307 - Music CognitionComplete one Math/Natural & Physical Sciencecourse (OLMSC) from the following: OLMSC-101 – Music Production 101 OLMSC-130 - Applied Mathematics for Musicians OLMSC-150 - Introduction to Computer Programming for Musicians OMPRD-210 - Audio Fundamentals for Recording OLMSC-215 - Acoustics OLMSC-260 - Sampling and Audio Production9

Transfer Credit GuideAssociate in Applied Science, Audio ProductionTechnologies (Sound Design) (A.A.S.)to Electronic Music Production and Sound DesignSee how your program’s credits will transfer into Berklee Online.First SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsBerklee Online RequirementMTC101Introduction toMusic Theory3Theory/Harmony TransferMTC191Electronic Music I3Electronic Music ProductionElectiveMUC 195 orMUC 195AAStudio Music Recording IorStudio Music Recording I3Music Production ElectiveENG101 orENG 107First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Comp. for MM225orCOM230Introduction to blic SpeakingorSmall Group Comm.3Arts/Humanities ElectiveCPD150*Strategies for CollegeSuccess (Recommended)0–3Arts/Humanities Elective* For students who do not complete CPD150, CRE101 is recommended as an alternativeArts/Humanities Elective.10

Second SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsBerklee Online RequirementMUC111Digital Audio Workstation I(DAW I)3Music Production ElectiveMTC192Electronic Music II3Electronic Music ProductionElectiveMUC196Studio Music Recording II3Music Production ElectiveMUC197Live Sound Reinforcement I3Music Production ElectiveENG102 orENG108 orENG 111First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Comp. for ESLorTechnical and ProfessionalWriting3Arts/Humanities ElectiveMUC122Sound Design I3Electronic Music ProductionElectiveCreditsBerklee Online RequirementThird SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameMUC109Music Business: ContentCreation and Copyright3Music Business ElectiveMUC194Introduction toAudio Mixing3Music Production ElectiveMathematicsMathematics area3Math/Science ElectiveCRE101**College Critical Readingand Critical ThinkingMUC222Sound Design II0–33See below**Electronic Music ProductionElective** May count as an Arts/Humanities elective if the student did not complete CPD150.11

Fourth SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameMUC110 orMUC145Music Business: Marketingand MonetizationorRecording Studio tsBerklee Online Requirement2–3N/AAudio ProductionInternshiporCooperative EducationorSpecial Projects1N/AHUAny Music orArt History course3History ElectiveSG or SQNatural Sciences GeneralorNatural ScienceQuantitative4Math/Science ElectiveSBSocial & Behavior Sciences3Social Science ElectiveMUC292Sound Design III3Electronic Music ProductionElectiveTotal TransferCredits: 60When you earn an associate degree from Maricopa CommunityColleges, and/or complete the above coursework, you’ll haveearned 60 transferable credits, marking the halfway point toyour bachelor’s degree.* Earn 60 credits from Berklee Online,and you can graduate within two years.* Must earn a “C” or better in each course for it to be eligible for transfer.12

UndergraduateRemaining RequirementsOnce your associate degree is completed, you’re almost there! Just complete60 more credits with Berklee Online to earn your bachelor’s degree inElectronic Music Production and Sound Design. Refer to the guide below.Required Online Courses(30 CREDITS – 10 COURSES) OLMSC-101 - Music Production 101 OMPRD-273 - Producing Music with Logic OMPRD-278 - Ableton Live Fundamentals OMPRD-202 - Sound Design for the Electronic Musician OLMSC-260 - Sampling and Audio Production OMPRD-382 - Mixing and Mastering for the Electronic Musician OCWPR-397 - Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1 OCWPR-398 - Composing and Producing Electronic Music 2 OMPRD-402 - Creative Digital Signal Processing for Music and Visuals OMPRD-495 - Electronic Music Production and Sound Design CapstoneCore Music Studies(12 CREDITS – 4 COURSES)Choose one Ear Training course (OEART) from the following: OEART-115 - Basic Ear Training 1 OEART-120 - Ear Training 2 OEART-215 - Ear Training for Live Performance OEART-320 - Harmonic Ear Training: Recognizing Chord Progressions13

Choose one Keyboard course (OPIAN) from the following: OPIAN-100 - Berklee Keyboard Method OPIAN-150 - Keyboard for the Electronic Musician OPIAN-220 - Blues and Rock Keyboard Techniques OPIAN-230 - Pop/Rock Keyboard OPIAN-315 - Jazz PianoChoose any two additional from the above (OHARM, OEART, or OPIAN),or from the following: OCWPR-130 - Arranging 1: Rhythm Section OCWPR-231 - Arranging: Small Ensemble and Horns OCWPR-250 - Arranging: Contemporary Styles OCWPR-332 - Arranging: Advanced Horn Writing OCWPR-333 - Arranging: Woodwinds and Strings OCWPR-334 - Contemporary Vocal Arranging OCWPR-335 - Jazz Arranging OCOMP-250 - CounterpointGeneral Education Courses(18 CREDITS – 6 COURSES)Complete both of the following: OLART-100 - Developing Your Artistry OLMSC-215 - AcousticsComplete three Social Science courses (OLSOC) from the following: OLSOC-150 - The Language of Film and TV OLSOC-180 - Project Management for Musicians OLSOC-200 - Business Communications OLSOC-210 - Music, Self, and Society OLSOC-307 - Music Cognition14

Complete one Math/Natural & Physical Sciencecourse (OLMSC) from the following: OLMSC-130 - Applied Mathematics for Musicians OLMSC-150 - Introduction to Computer Programming for Musicians OMBUS-475 - Music Business Finance OMPRD-210 - Audio Fundamentals for Recording15

Transfer Credit GuideAssociate in Applied Science, Audio ProductionTechnologies (Audio Engineering) (A.A.S.)to Music ProductionSee how your program’s credits will transfer into Berklee Online.First SemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCreditsBerklee Online RequirementMTC101Introduction toMusic Theory3Theory/Harmony TransferMTC191Electronic Music I3Electronic Music ProductionElectiveMUC 195 orMUC 195AAStudio Music Recording IorStudio Music Recording I3Music Production ElectiveENG101 orENG 107First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Comp. for MM225orCOM230Introduction to blic SpeakingorSmall Group Comm.3Arts/Humanities ElectiveCPD150*Strategies for CollegeSuccess (Recommended)0–3Arts/Humanities Elective* For students who do not complete CPD150, CRE101 is recommended as an alternativeArts/Humanities Elective.16