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MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL

Austin Community College District

Associate's DegreeAcademic

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A trained musician has the power to entertain and inspire. The Music program at Austin Community College offers a blend of music fundamentals and private instrument or vocal instruction that will prepare students for transfer to a bachelor's degree or conservatory music program. This Music degree is comparable to the first two years of study at other colleges and universities.

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

21 courses in this program

121 courses
PSYC 2301
3 credits
MUSI 2312
3 credits
MUSI 2311
3 credits
MUSI 2182
1 credits
MUSI 2181
1 credits
MUSI 2117
1 credits
MUSI 2116
1 credits
MUSI 1312
3 credits
MUSI 1311
3 credits
MUSI 1307
3 credits
MUSI 1182
1 credits
MUSI 1181
1 credits
MUSI 1117
1 credits
MUSI 1116
1 credits
MATH 1332
3 credits
HIST 1302
3 credits
HIST 1301
3 credits
ENGL 1302
3 credits
ENGL 1301
3 credits
EDUC 1300
3 credits
DANC 1305
3 credits
Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

EDUC 1300LEARNING FRAMEWORK: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
3 cr
MUSI 1311MUSIC THEORY I
3 cr
MUSI 1116SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING I
1 cr
MUSI 1181PIANO CLASS I
1 cr
MATH 1332CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS
3 cr
MUSI 1312MUSIC THEORY II
3 cr
MUSI 1117SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II
1 cr
MUSI 1182PIANO CLASS II
1 cr
ENGL 1301ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
3 cr
MUSI 1307MUSIC LITERATURE
3 cr
MUSI 2311MUSIC THEORY III
3 cr
MUSI 2116SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING III
1 cr
MUSI 2181PIANO CLASS III
1 cr
HIST 1301UNITED STATES HISTORY I
3 cr
ENGL 1302ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
3 cr
MUSI 2312MUSIC THEORY IV
3 cr
MUSI 2117SIGHT-SINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV
1 cr
MUSI 2182PIANO CLASS IV
1 cr
HIST 1302UNITED STATES HISTORY II
3 cr
DANC 1305WORLD DANCE
3 cr
PSYC 2301INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 cr
Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingService OrientationReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesMonitoring

Knowledge

Therapy and CounselingPsychologyFine ArtsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-ca
  • Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objective
  • Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareMedical softwareElectronic mail softwareOffice suite softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Acoustic guitarsAutoharpsAutomatic blood pressure cuffsBass drumsCellosCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasElectronic keyboardsElectronic organsHandbellsHandheld microphonesHeart rate monitorsLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium29-1129.02Music Therapiststitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Individualized treatment design — design music therapy experience sequences using varied musical elements to meet specific client goals across cognitive, emotional, and social domains with moderate clinical oversight.
  • Multimodal assessment — assess client functioning across perceptual, affective, physical, and communicative abilities using structured tools and clinical observation in outpatient or residential settings.
  • Treatment plan documentation — author comprehensive treatment plans, case summaries, and progress reports using medical and office suite software in compliance with facility and credentialing standards.
  • Adaptive musical performance — adjust instrumental and vocal technique in real time to match client energy, engagement level, or therapeutic need during individual or small-group sessions.
  • Population-specific customization — tailor music therapy programs for defined specialty areas, such as intellectual disabilities or medical settings, drawing on established clinical protocols and personal practice experience.
  • Client progress monitoring — track and interpret changes in client behavior and goal attainment across multiple sessions, adjusting intervention strategies based on observational and outcome data.
  • Interdisciplinary coordination — communicate client status and therapeutic goals with healthcare colleagues, educators, or caregivers to ensure cohesive treatment across a multidisciplinary team.
  • Impulse control and cognitive programming — implement structured music experiences targeting impulse regulation or cognitive functioning improvements for clients in mental health or educational settings.
  • Therapeutic relationship development — reflect collaboratively with clients on their reactions to musical experiences, reinforcing progress and adjusting session content to sustain motivation and therapeutic alliance.
  • Learning strategy application — employ evidence-based instructional techniques within music therapy sessions to build clients' independent use of music for coping, communication, or skill development.

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Student Outcomes

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