Music Recording Technology

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition 1 (3)
  • MUS 106 Music Theory I* (3)
  • MUS 106L Music Theory I Lab (1)
  • MUS 170 Techniques of Audio Recording I (3)
  • MUS 177 Introduction to Music Business (1) OR MUS 179 Career Paths in the Music Industry (1)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (4)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Music Ensemble Elective (1)

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)
  • MUS 107 Music Theory II (3)
  • MUS 107L Music Theory II Lab (1)
  • MUS 270 Techniques of Audio Recording II (3)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Music Ensemble Elective (1)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • MUS 206 Music Theory III (3)
  • MUS 206L Music Theory III Lab (1)
  • MUS 271 Techniques of Audio Recording III (3)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Music Ensemble Elective (1)
  • 3 credit hours of SUNY General Education approved course from one of the following categories:
    • US History and Civic Engagement (3)
    • World History and Global Awareness (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • MUS 207 Music Theory IV (3)
  • MUS 207L Music Theory IV Lab (1)
  • MUS 272 Techniques of Audio Recording IV (3)
  • MUS 290 Sound Reinforcement and Live Recording Techniques (3)
  • Applied Music Elective (1)
  • Music Ensemble Elective (1)
  • SUNY General Education approved Social Science Elective that also satisfies the Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (3)
Note:

* All incoming students must take the Music Theory Placement Test. View placement test details.

Schedule Updated: April 27, 2023