Transfer Information
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.A. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
Recommended Preparation Information
An interview with the music faculty may be required before beginning the program.
Course Curriculum
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years |
Credits |
| 1st Semester |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
Applied Music (major)
MUS
|
2 |
|
Applied Music (minor)
1MUS
|
1 |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
MUS
|
1 |
|
MUS
111
|
4 |
|
2PED
116
|
1 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3
|
3 |
|
4SDV
100
|
1 |
| Total |
16 |
| 2nd Semester |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
MTH
154
|
3 |
|
Applied Music (major)
MUS
|
2 |
|
Applied Music (minor)
1MUS
|
1 |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
MUS
|
1 |
|
MUS
112
|
4 |
|
Elective
2PED/RPK
|
1 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3
|
3 |
| Total |
18 |
| 3rd Semester |
|
Applied Music (major)
MUS
|
2 |
|
Applied Music (minor)
1MUS
|
1 |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
MUS
|
1 |
|
MUS
211
|
4 |
|
MUS
221
|
3 |
|
Open Elective
|
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| 4th Semester |
|
CST
110
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
5
|
3 |
|
Applied Music (major)
MUS
|
2 |
|
Applied Music (minor)
1MUS
|
1 |
|
Chorus/Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
MUS
|
1 |
|
MUS
212
|
4 |
|
MUS
222
|
3 |
| Total |
17 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Applied Arts = 65 |
1 Class instruction such as Class Voice or Class Piano may be substituted.
2 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
3 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
4 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
5 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.