Berklee Online - Associate in Applied Science in Sound Recording and Music Technology to Bachelor of Professional Studies in Music Composition for Film, TV and Games (2019-2020, 2020-2021)

Community College of Philadelphia Program: Associate in Applied Science in Sound Recording and Music Technology
Catalog Years: 2019-2020, 2020-2021
Transfer School: Berklee Online
Bachelor Program: Bachelor of Professional Studies in Music Composition for Film, TV and Games

 

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.

Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.

General Information:

This transfer guide is developed in support of the program-to-program agreement between Berklee Online, a division of Berklee College of Music, Inc. and Community College of Philadelphia. It shows how the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Sound Recording and Music Technology at Community College of Philadelphia transfer to Berklee Online’s Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) in Music Composition for Film, TV and Games and the coursework required at Berklee Online after transfer.  

To receive transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. The associate degree must be completed with at least a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Admissions into this program requires “Demonstration of Musicianship” as outlined in: https://online.berklee.edu/degrees/about/undergraduate-degree-admissions-requirements

Completion of the A.A.S. in Sound Recording and Music Technology at Community College of Philadelphia will allow the student to achieve the equivalent of third-year junior standing at Berklee Online. Berklee Online accepts no more than 60 credits in transfer; students are expected to complete 60 credits at Berklee Online after transfer.  Students can apply for any one of four terms to begin their Berklee Online Education: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (April) or Summer (June).

Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice. 

For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.

Semester Credits:

First Semester

Community College of Philadelphia CourseCreditsBerklee Online CourseCredits
MUS 101  Piano I 1 Piano Elective 1.1 1
MUS 100 Music Reading 3 Core Music Elective 3
MUS 115 Intro to Music Technology 3 OLMSC-101 Music Production 3
FNMT 118 Intermediate Algebra or higher 3 Math/Science Elective 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 Writing/Composition Elective 3
MUS 196B Brass Ensemble I or
MUS 196C Chamber Music Ensemble I or
MUS 196E Electronic Ensemble I or
MUS 196G Jazz Guitar Ensemble I or
MUS 196H Hip Hop Ensemble I or
MUS 196J Jazz Ensemble I or
MUS 196P - Pop & Rock Ensemble I or
MUS 196SA - Soprano/Alto Ensemble I or
MUS 196TB - Tenor/Bass Ensemble I
1 Specialization Elective 1

Second Semester

Community College of Philadelphia CourseCreditsBerklee Online CourseCredits
MUS 116 Theory I 4 Theory/Harmony Elective 4
MUS 102 Piano II 1 Piano Elective 1.2 1
MUS 180  Music Business 3 Music Business Elective 3
ENGL 102 The Research Paper 3 Arts/Humanities Elective 3
MUS 215 Advanced Music Technology and Technology 3 Specified Elective 3
MUS 197B Brass Ensemble II or
MUS 197C Chamber Music Ensemble II or
MUS 197E Electronic Ensemble II or
MUS 197G  Jazz Guitar Ensemble II or
MUS 197H Hip Hop Ensemble II or
MUS 197J Jazz Ensemble II or
MUS 197P  Pop & Rock Ensemble II or
MUS 197SA Soprano/Alto Ensemble II or
MUS 197TB Tenor/Bass Ensemble I 
1 Specialization Elective 1

Third Semester

Community College of Philadelphia CourseCreditsBerklee Online CourseCredits
MUS 220 Pro Tools-Digital Audio Editing 3 OMPRD-180: Pro Tools 101 3
MUS 103 Intro to Music 3 Arts/Humanities Transfer 3
MUS 280 - Music Entrepreneurship, Licensing and Marketing 3 Specialization Elective 3
MUS 118 - Theory II 4 Theory/Harmony Elective 4
MUS 296B Brass Ensemble III or
MUS 296C Chamber Music Ensemble III or
MUS 296E Electronic Ensemble III or
MUS 296G Jazz Guitar Ensemble III or
MUS 296H Hip Hop Ensemble III or
MUS 296J Jazz Ensemble III or
MUS 296P Pop & Rock Ensemble III or
MUS 296SASoprano/Alto Ensemble III or
MUS 296TB Tenor/Bass Ensemble III
1 Specialization Elective 1

Fourth Semester

Community College of Philadelphia CourseCreditsBerklee Online CourseCredits
MIUS 260 Sound Reinforcement and Recording Session 3 Specialization Elective 3
PHYS 125 - Musical Acoustics 3 OLMSC-215: Acoustics 3
MUS 216 - Theory III 4 Theory/Harmony Transfer 4
MUS 290 Music Internship 2 Specialization Elective 2
ACCT 101 Financial Accounting 4 Math/Science Elective 4
MUS 297B Brass Ensemble IV or
MUS 297C Chamber Music Ensemble IV or
MUS 297E Electronic Ensemble IV or
MUS 297G Jazz Guitar Ensemble IV or
MUS 297H Hip Hop Ensemble IV or
MUS 297J Jazz Ensemble IV or
MUS 297P Pop & Rock Ensemble IV or
MUS 297SA Soprano/Alto Ensemble IV or 
MUS 297TB Tenor/Bass Ensemble IV
1 Specialization Elective 1
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 3 Social Science Elective 3

* Berklee Online accepts no more than 60 credits in transfer

Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 62
Equivalent Berklee Online Credits: 60