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University Parallel, A.S. - Recording Industry Management

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Recording Industry Management

For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.

This pathway gives students a solid background in audio recording techniques. Students learn fundamentals of audio, acoustics, and recording. They can take that theory into studio courses where they record bands and other musical groups in our on-campus Recording Studio. Advanced students have the opportunity to participate in internships with studios such as Blackbird Studio, Starstruck Studios, and Soundstage Studios. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in recording industry management or related fields.

Transfer Options:
The University Parallel Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
  • MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Must include at least one Literature course) Credits: (6)
  • History  Credits: (6)
  • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • BIOL 1030 - ^Essentials of Biology Credits: (4)
  • Natural Sciences  Credits: (4) 1
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (Two courses with different prefixes) Credits: (6)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: (3)

  • OR ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II  Credits: (3)

  • EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media Credits: (3)
  • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
  • MUS 222 - History of Recording Industry Credits: (3)
  • MUS 223 - Survey of Recording Industry Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Footnote

1 Natural Sciences Survey “1030” course.  Consult advisor and senior institution requirement.

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media Credits: (3)
  • MUS 1030 - ^Introduction to Music Credits: (3)
  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
  • History  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences   (Two courses with different prefixes - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

  • MUS 222 - History of Recording Industry Credits: (3)
  • BIOL 1030 - ^Essentials of Biology Credits: (4)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences  (Two courses with different prefixes - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • History  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

  • MUS 223 - Survey of Recording Industry Credits: (3)
  • COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication Credits: (3)
  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: (3)

  • OR ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II  Credits: (3)

  • Natural Sciences  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4) 1
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (1)