Music, B.M.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate in an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until 2025.
| VCCS | Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| MTH 154 | MATH 106 |
| MUS 225 | MUSI 107 |
| 200 level English Literature | ENGH 202 |
| Natural Science Lecture | Natural Science Lecture |
| Social-Behavioral Science | Social-Behavioral Science |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T, HIST 102T, HIST L387T, or HIST 125 |
| MUS 111 and MUS 112 | MUSI 115 and MUSI 217 |
| MUS 141 and MUS 142 | MUSI 171 and MUSI 172 |
Notes
Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
Concentration options: Composition, Jazz, Music Education, Music Technology, Performance
Admission to the School of Music is competitive. Transfer applicants are required to successfully pass a music audition to be considered for admission to the B.A. or B.M. degree programs. Visit the School of Music website after submission of your transfer application to schedule your audition. Please contact the School of Music at music@gmu.edu if you have any questions.