Degree Map
A.S. in Music Production
Catalog Year 2026-27
The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions. This degree map is designed for students who place into developmental English and math.
Additional map for students who place into ENGL-101 and MA-321.
Semester 1
Class
Credit Hours
Total credits for the term: 15
Milestone
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Create an Indeed account
Explore career paths in music production — from studio engineering and live sound to film scoring and music supervision.
Join Music Club
Draft a basic resume
Create a profile on a music platform (e.g., SoundCloud, YouTube, or Bandcamp) and upload your first project
Semester 2
Class
Credit Hours
Music Production Electives
1
Total credits for the term: 14
Milestone
Begin identifying professional partners or clients amongst your peers (Musicians, filmmakers, other producers)
Attend Professional Development Events and Workshopsbasic cover letter
Identify Skills You Need to Build Outside the Classroom, then, explore tools and resources to develop those skills
Draft a basic cover letter
Begin compiling a demo reel of projects
Create a LinkedIn account
Update your resume to reflect your music production coursework and any projects completed.
Semester 3
Class
Credit Hours
Music Production Electives
1
Total credits for the term: 15
Milestone
Find a Mentor to Check in With Periodically
Attend industry expositions and networking events
Research and seek an internship or assistant role with a recording studio, live event, or media production team. Consider CUNY Cultural Corps
Share and promote your work on your chosen platform to peers and collaborators
Gain experience by assisting with recording sessions, live sound, or media projects on or off campus
Identify and explore transfer opportunities to 4-year schools
Semester 4
Class
Credit Hours
Music Production Electives - Complete 3 credits
3
Total credits for the term: 15
Milestone
Actively Apply for Jobs or Internships
Complete professional certifications offered within MP program
Identify other certifications to add to your resume
Update resume with recording, mixing, and production experience, along with links to your demo reel or portfolio
Finalize and publish a polished demo reel or portfolio on your chosen platform
Complete Graduation Survey in CUNYfirst Checklist
Update Indeed and LinkedIn profiles
Total required credits for the degree: 60
All students must complete two (2) WI designated classes to fulfill degree requirements.