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 Art (A.A.) in Music Performance at Community College of Philadelphia transfer to Berklee Online’s Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) 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
Completion of the A.A. in Music Performance 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 Course | Credits | Berklee Online Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 101 Piano I | 1 | Piano Elective 1.1 | 1 |
| MUS 141 - Applied Music I | 2 | Any Level Music Elective | 2 |
| MUS 142 - Applied Music II | 2 | Any Level Music Elective | 2 |
| 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 | Any Level Music Elective | 1 |
| MUS 105 - Music of the Baroque and Classical Eras or MUS 106 - Great Romantic Music or MUS 120 - Music of African-Americans or MUS 121 - Modern American Music |
3 | History Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| Community College of Philadelphia Course | Credits | Berklee Online Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 143 - Applied Music III | 2 | Any Level Music Elective | 2 |
| MUS 144 - Applied Music IV | 2 | Any Level Music Elective | 2 |
| 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 Course | Credits | Berklee Online Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 115 - Introduction to Music Technology | 3 | OLMSC-101: Music Production 101 | 3 |
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| MUS 280 - Music Entrepreneurship, Licensing and Marketing | 3 | Music Business Electives | 3 |
| MUS 118 - Theory II | 4 | Theory/Harmony Elective | 4 |
| MUS 241- Applied Music V | 2 | Any Level Music Elective | 2 |
| MUS 242 - Applied Music VI | 2 | Any Level Music Elective | 2 |
| 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 | Any Level Music Elective | 1 |
Fourth Semester
| Community College of Philadelphia Course | Credits | Berklee Online Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 105 - Music of the Baroque and Classical Eras or MUS 106 - Great Romantic Music or MUS 120 - Music of African-Americans or MUS 121 - Modern American Music |
3 | Arts/Humanities Elective | |
| PHYS 125 - Musical Acoustics | 3 | OLMSC-215: Acoustics | |
| MUS 216 - Theory III | 4 | Theory/Harmony Transfer | |
| MUS 243 - Applied Music VII | 2 | N/A | |
| MUS 244 - Applied Music VIII | 2 | N/A | |
| 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 | Any Level Music Elective | 1 |
* Berklee Online accepts no more than 60 credits in transfer