University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT) 
    
    Dec 23, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

Applied Instrumental Music, B.M. (TMCC)


Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Applied Instrumental Music by following the course of study described below.

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts


  • A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. 
  • Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
  • To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
  • See the Applied Instrumental Music, B.M. program description  for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information


University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314

TMCC Academic Advisement 
(775) 673-7062
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/
Red Mountain Building, Room 111

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer  . Talk with an academic advisor at TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum  chapter in the catalog.

NOTE: Students entering the APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, B.M. agreement may request a foreign language waiver for the AA Transfer.

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
  • ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units)
     
  • MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2
  • MUSA (Applied Lessons–lower division) (2 units) *
  • MUS 111 Piano Class I (2 units) *
  • MUS 203 - Music Theory I (3 units) *
  • MUS 211 - Sightsinging and Dictation I (1 unit) *
  • MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *
  • MUS 100 - Concert Class  (0 units) **

Associate’s Second Semester (16 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
  • ENG 114 - Composition II for International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
     
  • MUS 112 - Piano Class II (2 unit) *
  • MUSA (Applied Lessons–lower division) (2 units) *
  • MUS 204 - Music Theory II (3 units) *
  • MUS 212 - Sightsinging and Dictation II (1 unit) *
  • MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
  • MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *
  • Science (4 units) CO4, CO4L

Associate’s Third Semester (14 units)


  • Humanitites/Diversity (3 units) CO5, CO10
  • Science (3 units) CO4
  • MUSA (Applied Lessons–lower division) (2 units)
  • MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit)
  • MUS 100 - Concert Class  (0 units) **
  • MUS 209 - Functional Piano III  (1 unit) **
  • MUS 301 - Music Theory III  (3 units) **
  • MUS 311 - Sightsinging and Dictation III  (1 unit) **

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO6, CO8
  • Fine Arts (3 units) CO7
  • 100-200 Level MUSA Applied Lessons (2 units) *
  • MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *
  • MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit) *
  • MUS 100 - Concert Class  (0 units) **
  • MUS 210 - Functional Piano IV  (1 unit) **
  • MUS 300 - Continuation Exam  (0 units) **
  • MUS 302 - Music Theory IV  (3 units) **
  • MUS 312 - Sightsinging and Dictation IV  (1 unit) **

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (14 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (17 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (17 units)


Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (12-15 units)


  • (0 units)
  • (0 units)
  • Ethics Course (3 units) CO12
  • 300-400 Level Applied Lessons MUSA (2 units)
  • MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit)
  • MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit)
  • Music Literature Elective (2 units)
  • Application Course (3 units) CO14
  • 300-400 Level General Elective (0-3 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.