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Associate of Recording Arts

Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Master's in audio engineering, Production and sound art.

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

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Recording Arts. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Audio professionals advancing careers
Music educators
Music researchers

Curriculum

34 Credit hours: introduction to graduate studies
Research seminar
Graduate audio production and post production
Audio seminar
Thesis in professional audio
Plus electives such as live sound
Sound effects and foley
Dialogue editing
Mastering and surround sound.

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

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

Campus	Los Medanos College, Pittsburg
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Recording Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	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.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.