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2025-2026 Transfer Pathway

Music (Multiple Concentrations) - AA to BM - Texas A&M University - Central Texa

For the following concentrations:

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective

MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1314 [Texas Core Curriculum Mathematics (20) Core]

***  MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I will transfer as MUSI 1311

MUSI 1116 - Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing I will transfer as MUSI 1116

Select one course from MUAP 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Applied Music Elective

Select one course from MUAP 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Applied Music Elective

Semester II

MUSI 1117 - Elementary Ear Training and Sight Singing II will transfer as MUSI 1117

***  MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II will transfer as MUSI 1312

***  MUSI 1310 - American Music will transfer as MUSI 1310 [Texas Core Curriculum Creative Arts (50) Core]

Select one course from MUAP 12XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Applied Music Elective

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History

(60) Core

Semester III

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History

(60) Core

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking will transfer as SPCH 1315 [Texas Core Curriculum Component Area Option (90) Core]

Semester IV

MUSI 1181 - Piano Class I will transfer as MUSI 1181

MUSI 2311 - Music Theory III will transfer as MUSI 2311

MUSI 2116 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I will transfer as MUSI 2116

MUSI 1307 - Music Literature will transfer as MUSI 1307 [Texas Core Curriculum Component Area Option (90)

Core] 

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and

Physical Science (30) Core

Select one course from MUEN 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Music Ensemble Elective

Semester V

MUSI 1182 - Piano Class II will transfer as MUSI 1182

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

MUSI 2312 - Music Theory IV will transfer as MUSI 2312

MUSI 2117 - Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing II will transfer as MUSI 2117

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and

Physical Science (30) Core

Select one course from MUEN 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Music Ensemble Elective

Semester VI

Select either one course from MUAP 12XX or MUAP 22XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Applied Music Elective

Select one course from MUEN 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Music Ensemble Elective

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

Semester VII

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum

Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology will transfer as PSYC 2301 [Texas Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral Sciences

(80) Core]

Select either one course from MUAP 12XX or MUAP 22XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Applied Music Elective

Select one course from MUEN 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Music Ensemble Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This transfer advising guide provides 75 college-level hours, of which 75 will transfer and apply towards the Texas A&M

University - Central Texas baccalaureate degree in Music.

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas accepts a maximum of 68 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalau-

reate degree, however per department approval 75 college-level hours will apply for this specific TAG.  Students must

complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but NOT core complete.

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative educa-

tional opportunities at an affordable rate.  Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas guarantees eligible

students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the cost of mandatory tuition

and fees.  New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an adjusted gross income of $40,000 and a transfer GPA of

2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements.  Additional terms and conditions apply.  Want to see if you

qualify?  Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact [email protected] for more information.

Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree on time and with

less student debt.  With access to A&M-Central Texas’ Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email, and

dedicated counselors; staying motivated and planning for your future has never been easier.  If you have completed or are cur-

rently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual credit or early college high schools, you are eligible to join. 

Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.

Texas A&M University - Central Texas: Scholarship Information

Transfer Merit Scholarship:

The A&M-Central Texas Transfer Merit Scholarship is a no-hassle, paperwork-free scholarship that rewards transfer students

for strong academic performance. New undergraduate transfer students who qualify for in-state tuition (including non-resi-

dents with in-state waivers) and enroll in at least six semester credit hours may receive up to $2,000 per year for up to three

years, based on their cumulative transfer GPA. Students with a transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher may receive up to $2,000 per

year, and students with a transfer GPA of 3.50-3.74 may receive up to $1,000 per year. Scholarship amounts are prorated based

on enrollment, and recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet residency and enrollment requirements.

Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ (Transfer Merit Scholarship).

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:

Community college students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and transfer to A&M-Central Texas may also be eligi-

ble for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. New transfer undergraduates who have completed an associate degree or at least 45

transferable hours, hold a minimum 3.5 transfer GPA, and enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours may receive $500 per se-

mester, up to $1,000 per aid year, when all eligibility requirements are met. Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/financial-

aid/scholarships/ (Phi Theta Kappa).

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges

District.

Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas, in

order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with

identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at

https://www.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas

requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog or

visit the web site at www.tamuct.edu

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the time

it takes to complete the degree program.

Transfer of Credit

Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though

TAMUCT may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not

be used to fulfill the upper-division requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. However, the course may be used as a substitute

for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean. 

Affordability

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is among the lowest cost public universities in the state and remains well below the state

average for total charges. Students are not only able to take advantage of guaranteed tuition plans to help control the cost of

their education, but A&M-Central Texas’s Bachelor Bonus also caps tuition and mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours.

Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees/.

Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later may

be subject to a higher tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while classified as

a resident student for tuition purposes. For more information, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-

records/funding-limit/.  Please note that the requirements regarding the hours used to calculate a student’s eligibility for

$1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive hours, please see

http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ degree plan and is subject to change at the

university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of

the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas

A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all

graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in

transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pur-

sue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to

course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic ad-

visor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With

appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the re-

sponsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior in-

stitutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on February 12, 2026