Music Technology & ProductionAssociate in Arts

  1. Chabot College
    Music Technology & Production
    Associate in Arts
    • 60–66 credits
    • 5 terms
  2. to Degree

Music Technology & Production map for 2026-2027

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Chabot College: Music Technology & Production

Term 1 — Fall 2026

5 courses16–17 credits

Choose one of the following courses

  • Major
  • 3–4 credits

MURT 20

Introduction to Music Technology
  • Major
  • 3 credits

MUSL 8

History of Rock and Roll and Popular Music
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: English Composition

  • General Education
  • 4 credits

GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

Student Educational Plan

Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).
  • Milestone

Tutoring

Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.
  • Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Term 2 — Spring 2027

5 courses15–17 credits

MURT 21

Audio Recording I
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

MURT 22A

Electronic Music I
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

MUSL 28

Musical Structure & Songwriting
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.
  • Milestone

Career Exploration & Preparation

Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.
  • Milestone

Term 3 — Summer 2027

1 course1 credit

MURT 25

Live Concert Sound
  • Major
  • 1 credit

Term 4 — Fall 2028

6 courses15–18 credits

Choose one of the following courses

  • Major
  • 3 credits

Guitar, Piano or Jazz Piano (Choose one course)

  • Major
  • 1 credit

MURT 26

Music Business
  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits
  • Credit for Prior Learning

Electives

  • Elective
  • 2 credits

Apply for Transfer

Support and Activities
  • Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.
  • Milestone

Term 5 — Spring 2028

6 courses13 credits

MURT 50

Music Industry Internship
  • Major
  • 1 credit
  • Prerequisites

Choose one of the following

  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA: American Institutions

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Areas of Health

  • General Education
  • 3 credits
  • Credit for Prior Learning

GE AA: Wellness - Physical Education Activity

  • General Education
  • 1 credit

Electives

  • Elective
  • 2 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st
  • Milestone

General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.
  • Milestone
Music Technology & Production — Associate in Arts
Total credits: 60–66

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