Sonic Arts & Music Production Transfer Advising Guide

Transfer Advising Guides are for planning purposes only. This Advising Guide does not replace the need for regular and timely meetings with your assigned Pathway Advisor.

Visit the Sonic Arts & Music Production Undergraduate Program web page for detailed program information, PSU 4-year Degree Map, and PSU offered courses.

Students interested in transferring to Portland State University for Sonic Arts & Music Production are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor in the Design, Creativity & Performance Advising Pathway to discuss their transfer plans, the transfer process, and department requirements.

Design, Creativity & Performance Pathway Advising

Course Equivalencies

The following courses will transfer towards PSU requirements within the Sonic Arts & Music Production major. This is a shortened list for general reference. For more information on how other courses may transfer, visit Transferology, a web-based advising system.

PSU Course	PCC Course	Clackamas CC Course	Mt Hood CC Course	Chemeketa CC Course	Clark College Course
MUS 101	MUC 101 and MUC 120A	Not offered	MUS 101	Not offered	Not offered
MUS 102	MUC 102 and MUC 120B	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered
MUS 103	MUC 103 and MUC 120C	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered
MUS 188¹	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered
MUS 191, MUS 192, and MUS 193	MUS 191P, MUS 192P, and MUS 193P or MUC 140A, MUC 140B, and MUC 140C	MUS 131, MUS 132, and MUS 133	MUS 131, MUS 132, and MUS 133 or MUS 191	Not offered	MUSC 101, MUSC 201, and MUSC 202
MUS 194	MUS 158A-F, MUS 165A-F, MUS 169A-F, or MUS 221A-F	MUP 122, MUP 158, MUP 222, or MUP 258	MUP 114 or MUP 214	MUP 106	Not offered
MUS 145, 146, and 147	MUS 170, MUS 171, and MUS 172	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered
MUS 245, MUS 246, and MUS 247	MUC 223, MUC 224, and MUC 225	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered	Not offered

Notes and Benchmarks

Six terms of PSU's MUS 188 are required
Interested students will submit two creative projects and a written statement of purpose for acceptance as a Sonic Arts and Music Production major after completing Contemporary Music Theory and Mus 247 or upon transferring to PSU with equivalent coursework.
Courses in this program are sequential and not offered every term. It is highly recommended that students interested in Sonic Arts & Music Production meet with the faculty advisor as soon as they know they will transfer.
Due to the limited number of transfer courses available, we recommend students transfer to PSU as quickly as possible or do co-admission. This program cannot be completed in fewer than 4 years.
Students interested in transferring to PSU for Sonic Arts & Music Production should also take courses to satisfy the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements (see below).

Choose to complete a BA or BS

You must complete the requirements to earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, explore the requirements on the pages linked below.

Courses taken to meet BA or BS requirements are great options for courses to be taken at community colleges in advance of transfer!

Other Academic Requirements

General Education Requirements

All universities have a general education curriculum included as part of the baccalaureate degree requirements. The goal of general education curricula is to ensure that all graduates have a common set of coursework aligned with the university's educational goals.

Students have the option of University Studies or University Honors for completing their general education requirements at PSU.

University Studies provides students with integrated, connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong intellectual development. Extending through all four years, the program teaches you how to think critically, communicate effectively, and gain a broad awareness of the human experience to instill a deep sense of responsibility to yourself, your peers and your community
University Honors offers courses in the theory and research methods of the human, natural, and social sciences, as well as a wide-ranging selection of intensive interdisciplinary seminars. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on research projects, network and gain experience through internships, and study abroad. In their final year, Honors students research and write a baccalaureate Honors thesis.

Explore the General Education Options

University Writing Requirement

Two composition courses, starting with College Writing 121Z (or equivalent)

Second Language Proficiency for Admission

Students who graduated, or would have graduated, from high school in Oregon in 1997 or later must have two years of a second language at the high school level, or two terms at the college level, to meet admission requirements, even if they choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science.

Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement

All Portland State undergraduate students must fulfill the Race and Ethnic Studies requirement (RESR) to earn their bachelor's degrees.

Transfer-Approved RESR Courses

Transfer Process

Explore PSU programs

Look at the Sonic Arts and Music Production Program information online
Review department websites
Plan a visit to PSU and ask questions

Plan your transfer

Connect with Transfer Admissions to review the admissions process
Check out Transferology to see how your credits transfer
Meet with a PSU Transfer Advisor virtually or at your community college
Meet with a Pathway Advisor for your major

Apply for admission

Application is available Aug 1 for the next fall term
Apply up to one year in advance
Complete your FAFSA or ORSAA for the following year before March 1st
Apply for PSU scholarships before March 1st
Consider on-campus housing

Prepare for your first term

Confirm your enrollment
Review the New Student Checklist
Sign up for Orientation, this is where you will register for your first term classes
Request updated official transcripts from your current college