Music

Associate in Arts (AA) Degree

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Plan to earn a bachelor's degree in music? Start with us. You save money and get a top-quality education. Learn from instructors who are experts in their field and will put you on stage. Graduate in two years and move on to your transfer college. You are more than prepared. You are confident.

What You Learn in the Music Pathway

General education courses teach you about the world, yourself, and others. You study literature, ethics, world religions, film, economics, and history. Build your music skills in chorus and one-on-one vocal and instrumental instruction. You gain a lot of stage time, starting on day 1. We don’t make you wait to perform. We give you every opportunity to perfect your craft.

What Can I Do With a Career in Music?

You can fill concert halls with music, singing on stage or performing in the orchestra. Work in musical theatre or a church choir. Continue your education and training and become a music teacher, director, composer or conductor.

A Solid Foundation

American Literature

Unveil the past

American Literature

Examine authors from 1865 to today. Discuss themes and philosophies.

Applied Voice

There’s a note

Applied Voice

Let's try that again. Enjoy one-on-one instruction.

Music Theory

Deeper than words

Music Theory

Introduction to the elements including music reading and ear training.

Rock & Roll

The history

Rock & Roll

Analyze song forms, instrumentation, and the significance of lyrics.

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2+2 = Savings

Here’s a secret: biology is biology no matter where you take the course. But the cost isn’t the same. Do your first two years at EICC and wipe out those required general education courses, then transfer to finish your Bachelor’s degree. The 24 months and 60+ credits you earn with us will cost less than one semester at most public or private universities. Save your money. High-quality and low-cost. That’s our niche.

 

Your Degree = Success

Planning to earn a bachelor’s? Start here, then transfer your credits or associate’s degree. Studies show community college students who transfer into a four-year do better than the students who started there as freshmen.

Get a remarkable education and remarkable head start at EICC.

Explore the value of an associate’s degree

Keep Your Transfer Plan Current

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Maybe your intended next college has added a new major or maybe you’ve discovered a new interest. Check with your EICC advisor regularly and keep your own checklist going so you’re on the right path making the right progress.

TRANSFER PLANNING

What if I transfer to

Your credits will transfer to any other accredited institution. We’ve worked out transfer agreements with select partner colleges and universities. Contact your advisor to know exactly how your credits will work at: 

Ames, Iowa 

  • 2.0 GPA required for transfer
  • +2 years estimated completion at ISU

See Iowa State Transfer Information

Contact an EICC Advisor about transferring

Davenport, Iowa

  • $1,000 scholarship offered to EICC students who apply for SAU/Dual Admission
  • 2.0 GPA required for transfer

See St. Ambrose University Transfer Information

Contact an EICC Advisor about transferring

Iowa City, Iowa

  • 2.0 GPA required for transfer
  • +2 years estimated completion at UI

See University of Iowa Transfer Information

Contact an EICC Advisor about transferring

Cedar Falls, Iowa

  • 2.0 GPA required for transfer
  • +2 years estimated completion at UNI

See University of Northern Iowa Transfer Information

Contact an EICC Advisor about transferring

Macomb, Illinois

  • 2.0 GPA required for transfer
  • 2+2 Agreements & Transfer Pathways with EICC

See Western Illinois University Transfer Information

Contact an EICC Advisor about transferring

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Music Pathway: Locations

Muscatine Community College

152 Colorado St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
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Scott Community College

500 Belmont Rd.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
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