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California Regional Consortia

Professional Practices in Music I

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Submitter's Information

Name

Heather Townsend

Title

Curriculum Process Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Modesto Junior College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Rob Stevenson

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Professional Practices in Music I

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Commercial Music (100500)

Projected Start Date

08/24/26

Catalog Description

The Professional Practices in Music I Certificate Program at Modesto Junior College provides aspiring and established music professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for job opportunities in the expansive field of music. The program is designed for students to develop or expand relevant real-world skills through coursework and hands-on professional experiences.  Classes include music fundamentals and theory, group piano instruction, private applied lessons on a primary instrument, group instruction on a secondary instrument, and electives that focus on Music Education, Music Business or Music Therapy.

Enrollment Completer Projections


 

2025-2026

2026-2027

CB 01: 

COURSE DEPT/#

CB 02: 

COURSE TITLE

SECTIONS OFFERED
(ANNUAL)

ENROLLMENT TOTAL (ANNUAL)

SECTIONS OFFERED
(ANNUAL)

ENROLLMENT TOTAL (ANNUAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUST 101

Music Fundamentals

3

111

3

121

MUST 121

Music Theory 1

1

34

1

32

MUST 131

Aural Skills 1

1

35

1

33

MUSA 121

Class Piano 1

6

106

4

79

MUSA 122

Class Piano 2

2

35

2

27

MUSA 123

Class Piano 3

2

9

2

20

MUSA 124

Applied Piano

2

11

2

13

MUSA 145

Applied Classical Guitar

2

31

2

21

MUSA 153

Applied Vocal Repertoire 1

2

22

2

20

MUSA 154

Applied Vocal Repertoire 2

2

12

2

13

MUSA 163

Applied Music (Violin and Viola)

2

17

2

20

MUSA 164

Applied Music (Cello and Bass)

2

13

2

19

MUSA 173

Applied Brass and Percussion

2

18

2

17

MUSA 183

Applied Woodwinds

2

16

2

16

MUSA 141

Guitar 1

6

112

6

120

MUSA 142

Guitar 2

4

32

4

32

MUSA 143

Guitar 3

4

12

4

10

MUSA 144

Guitar 4

4

4

4

12

MUSA 151

Elementary Voice 1

2

15

2

25

MUSA 152

Elementary Voice 2

2

7

2

3

MUSA 155

Vocal Masterclass

2

14

2

21

MUSA 161

Elementary Strings

2

8

2

20

MUSA 162

Intermediate String

2

1

2

6

BUSAD 245

Principles of Marketing

3

98

3

108

CLDDV 101

Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children

13

503

13

504

CLDDV 103

Child Growth and Development

13

503

13

504

CMPGR 215

Digital Presentation Design

2

44

2

46

MUSC 111

Recording Arts I

1

38

1

36

PSYC

C 1000

Introduction to Psychology

76

3130

60

2667

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the student should be prepared to:


1. Demonstrate proficiency on their primary instrument.


2. Demonstrate proficiency on piano and a secondary instrument.


3. Demonstrate competency and understanding of music fundamentals and diatonic harmony.


4. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles, current industry benchmarks, and necessary professional workplace skills in your elective area.


Upon successful completion of the Professional Practices in Music I Certificate students will have measurable musical and instructional competencies which will enable them to succeed in entry level jobs at a variety of educational and musical organizations.  The skills will benefit the students in personal, educational, and career settings.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in this major, the student must complete all courses listed in required courses category below. All required courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.

Program Requirements
CourseYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
TitleUnits
REQUIRED COURSES: COMPLETE 7 UNITS

Music Fundamentals



MUST 1011

Music Theory I


3
MUST 1212Aural Skills I
3
MUST 1312
1
ELECTIVE COURSES: COMPLETE 9 UNITS


MUSA 1211

Class Piano 1


1
MUSA 1221,2

Class Piano 2


1
MUSA 123
1,2

Class Piano 3


1
MUSA 124
1,2


Applied Piano


1
MUSA 145
1,2


Applied Guitar


1
MUSA 153
1,2

Applied Vocal Repertoire 1


1
MUSA 154
1,2


Applied Vocal Repertoire 2


1
MUSA 163
1,2

Applied Music (Violin and Viola)


1
MUSA 164
1,2

Applied Music (Cello and Bass)


1
MUSA 173
1,2

Applied Brass and Percussion


1
MUSA 183
1,2

Applied Woodwinds


1
MUSA 141
1,2

Guitar 1


1
MUSA 142
1,2

Guitar 2


1
MUSA 143
1,2

Guitar 3


1
MUSA 144
1,2

Guitar 4


1
MUSA 151
1,2

Elementary Voice 1


1
MUSA 152
1,2

Elementary Voice 2


1
MUSA 155
1,2

Vocal Master Class


1
MUSA 161
1,2

Elementary Strings


1
MUSA 162
1,2

Intermediate Strings


1
BUSAD 245
1,2

Principles of Marketing


3
CLDDV 101
1,2

Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children


3
CLDDV 103
1,2

Child Growth and Development


3
CMPGR 215
1,2

Digital Presentation Design


3
MUSC 111
1,2

Recording Arts I


3
PSYC C1000


1,2
Introduction to Psychology3


TOTAL16

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09/10/25 - 11:31 AM

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