NOVA Advising Sheet 2025-2026

Music A.F.A.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Code: 560

Two Years Credits
4 Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
5 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
6 ENG 2-- - Literature Elective 3
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
ENG 112 College Composition II 3
MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning OR 3
MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning OR Higher 3
3 MUS 2-- - Advanced Applied Instruction on Major Instrument 2
3 MUS 2-- - Advanced Applied Instruction on Major Instrument 2
3 MUS 2-- - Advanced Applied Instruction on Major Instrument 2
3 MUS 2-- - Advanced Applied Instruction on Major Instrument 2
2 MUS Ensemble 1
2 MUS Ensemble 1
2 MUS Ensemble 1
2 MUS Ensemble 1
1 MUS 111 Music Theory I 4
MUS 112 Music Theory II 4
MUS 141 Class Piano I 2
MUS 142 Class Piano II 2
MUS 211 Advanced Music Theory I 4
MUS 212 Advanced Music Theory II 4
MUS 221 History of Western Music Pre-1750 3
MUS 222 History of Western Music 1750 to Present 3
MUS 241 Advanced Class Piano I 2
MUS 242 Advanced Class Piano II 2
MUS 276 Portfolio and Career Preparation for Performing Arts 1
Choose One
SDV 100 College Success Skills OR 1
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) 1
Total Credits for Music A.F.A. = 63

Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

1 Music Theory students are required to have a fundamental comprehension of sheet music notation. A content review exam will be administered during the first week of MUS 111. Those who are not prepared for MUS 111 are recommended to take MUS 101.

2 Select from the following: MUS 135, MUS 137, MUS 143, MUS 144, MUS 148, MUS 149  MUS 237, or MUS 248. 

3  Select from the following: MUS 136, MUS 145, MUS 147, MUS 155, MUS 165, MUS 175, MUS 185, MUS 236, MUS 243, MUS 245, MUS 255, MUS 265, MUS 275, or MUS 285. 

4 See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives. 

5 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. 

6 Select from the following: ENG 225, ENG 245, ENG 246, ENG 250, ENG 255, ENG 258, or ENG 275.