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Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Music

Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College

Provides additional instruction in both performance and theory.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The 25 credit CSC is designed to produce classical musicians with advanced skills as a solo and collaborative artist.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses A certain level of skill is required. Discussion with the program head is required.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights The program's endowed chair has very broad contacts and provides opportunties that have taken students from Carnegie Hall to Europe. The program chair plays an active role in all instruction. The music department has its own stand alone building for practicing and interacting.
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Music
25
Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Studies in Music
25
Plan GPA 221-560-10
25
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 221-560-10
7
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 18 credits may be applied to this program.
MUS 131 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 132 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 135 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 137 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 138 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 143 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 149 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 159 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 231 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 232 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 237 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 238 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 239 Reqirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 241 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 242 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MUS 249 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts Degree in MusicAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeMusic, A.F.A.AssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Fine Arts - MusicAssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
27-2042.00Musicians and SingersPlay one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 25 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Music at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $4,225 $0 $4,225 163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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