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California Regional Consortia

Professional Practices in Music II

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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 II

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Commercial Music (100500)

Projected Start Date

08/24/26

Catalog Description

The Professional Practices in Music II Certificate Program at Modesto Junior College provides aspiring and established music professionals with extended knowledge and practical skills necessary for job opportunities in the expansive field of music. The program is designed for students to expand on relevant real-world skills through further coursework and hands-on professional experiences.  Classes include music theory and aural skills, 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 122

Music Theory II

1

23

1

24

MUST 132

Aural Skills II

1

23

1

24

MUST 123

Music Theory III

1

9

1

16

MUST 133

Aural Skills III

1

9

1

13

MUSA 121

Piano I

6

106

4

79

MUSA 122

Piano II

2

35

2

27

MUSA 123

Piano III

2

9

2

20

MUSA 124

Applied: Piano

2

11

2

13

MUSA 145

Applied: Guitar

2

31

2

21

MUSA 153

Applied: Vocal Repertoire I

2

22

2

20

MUSA 154

Applied: Vocal Repertoire II

2

12

2

13

MUSA 163

Applied: Violin and Viola

2

17

2

20

MUSA 164

Applied: 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 I

6

112

6

120

MUSA 142

Guitar II

4

32

4

32

MUSA 143

Guitar III

4

12

4

10

MUSA 144

Guitar IV

4

4

4

12

MUSA 151

Elementary Voice I

2

15

2

25

MUSA 152

Elementary Voice II

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

PSYCC 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 advanced proficiency on their primary instrument.


2. Demonstrate proficiency on piano and a secondary instrument.


3. Demonstrate mastery of music fundamentals and competency in diatonic and chromatic harmony.


4. Demonstrate an understanding of current industry standards and develop necessary professional workplace skills in your elective area.


Upon successful completion of the Professional Practices in Music II Certificate students will have further musical and instructional competencies which will enable them to succeed in advanced 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
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
Required Courses: (Complete 8 units)




MUST 122

Music Theory 2

31
MUST 123

Music Theory 3


32
MUST 132

Aural Skills 1


11
MUST 133

Aural Skills 2


12
Elective Courses: (Complete 8 units)



1 units from following classes:





MUSA 121Classic Piano 111
MUSA 122Classic Piano 211
MUSA 123Classic Piano 311

2 units from the following classes:





MUSA 124


Applied Piano

1

1
MUSA 145Applied Guitar11,2
MUSA 153

Applied Vocal Repertoire 1


11,2
MUSA 154

Applied Vocal Repertoire 2


11,2
MUSA 163

Applied Music (Violin and Viola)


11,2
MUSA 164

Applied Music (Cello and Bass)


11,2
MUSA 173

Applied Brass and Percussion


11,2
MUSA 183

Applied Woodwinds


11,2

2 units from the following classes:





MUSA 141

Guitar 1


11,2
MUSA 142Guitar 211,2
MUSA 143Guitar 311,2
MUSA 144Guitar 411,2
MUSA 151Elementary Voice 11
1,2

MUSA 152Intermediate Voice 21
1,2

MUSA 155Vocal Masterclass1
1,2

MUSA 161Elementary Strings11,2
MUSA 162Intermediate Strings11,2

3 credits from the following classes:





BUSAD 245

Principles of Marketing


3


1,2
CLDDV 101Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children31,2
CLDDV 103Child Growth and Development31,2
CMPGR 215Digital Presentation Design31,2
MUSC 111Recording Arts 131,2
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology31,2





TOTAL16

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Published at

09/10/25 - 12:26 PM

Status

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