The Music Production certificate program emphasizes recording technology (SONAR; Audacity; and Pro Tools) and utilizes music notation software for creating, editing, printing and publishing musical scores (Finale). Graduates will achieve 29 credits intended for transfer to higher education institutions that offer degrees in related areas such as entertainment business, film, game music, recording arts, and show production. Graduates may also seek immediate employment in recording studios and other areas related to the music production industry; they may also run their own home studio.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| MUS-114 | Performance Seminar | 1 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MUS-101 | Applied Music I (All Other Instruments) | 1 |
| MUS-102 | Applied Music II (All Other Instruments) | 1 |
| MUS-106 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS-108 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-110 | American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS-132 | Recording Technology - SONAR | 3 |
| MUS-138 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS-156 | Musicianship I | 2 |
| MUS-185 | Music Notation Using Finale | 3 |
| MUS-232 | Recording Technology - Pro Tools | 3 |
| MUS - | Ensembles | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
MUS: See footnote 1
Additional Requirements
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| All required MUS courses |
2.000 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing the program is one year. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| MUS-114 | Performance Seminar | 1 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MUS-101 | Applied Music I (All Other Instruments) | 1 |
| MUS-106 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
| MUS-110 | American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS-132 | Recording Technology - SONAR | 3 |
| MUS - | Ensembles | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
MUS : See footnote 1
Second Semester
| MUS-102 | Applied Music II (All Other Instruments) | 1 |
| MUS-108 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS-138 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUS-156 | Musicianship I | 2 |
| MUS-185 | Music Notation Using Finale | 3 |
| MUS-232 | Recording Technology - Pro Tools | 3 |
| MUS- | Ensembles | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Gainful Employment Disclosure 2019
Below you'll find program costs, student loan debt, graduation rates, and jobs associated with this program.
Program Name: Music Production Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in: one (1) year.
Costs for this program if completed within normal timeframe:
- $6,607 in-state tuition and fees
- $6,984 New England/New York resident tuition and fees
- $13,393 out-of-state tuition and fees
- $1,450 estimated books and supplies
- $1,856 estimated transportation
There may be additional costs to consider such as reduced income if you will be cutting back on work hours, child care, room, board, and general living expenses while enrolled.
Loan debt of the typical graduate of this program: As fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time, median indebtedness is being withheld to preserve their confidentiality.
Program meets licensure requirements in Massachusetts.
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions, please see: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Footnote
- Ensembles chosen from Choral Ensemble (MUS-120 and MUS-130); Jazz Ensemble (MUS-163 and MUS-164); or Instrumental Ensemble (MUS-151 and MUS-152).