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Associate of Music

Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College

  • Pittsburg, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Music is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Music and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Performance
  • Composition and arranging
  • Private studio teaching
  • Music library science
  • Arts management

Curriculum

  • Music theory
  • Aural skills
  • Class piano
  • Music history and ethnomusicology
  • Conducting
  • Arranging and orchestration
  • Music technology
  • Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
  • Depending on emphasis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Or age 18 by the start of classes (minimum age 16 and considered a high school graduate)
  • No SAT or ACT
  • Passport
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Financial support evidence of 30
  • 495 USD (2026-2027). Foreign college transcripts are evaluated only for an associate degree (NACES evaluation)

Accepted academic background

Secondary (high school) graduation or equivalent; applicants must be 18 by the start of classes or high school graduates (minimum age 16 and considered a high school graduate)

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 45
  • Cambridge 160

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Identification Page
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Evidence
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,728 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusLos Medanos College, Pittsburg
Faculty or schoolAcademic program division requires confirmation.
DepartmentDepartment of Music
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    18 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Scholarships

Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.