The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Disc Jockey Techniques program is designed to prepare students for employment as a live-performance disc jockey (DJ). This program is designed to provide the student with the technical skills required for a successful performance or production and to demonstrate an understanding of common business practices in a highly competitive and rapidly changing entertainment industry. There are Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Disk Jockey Techniques I and Disc Jockey Techniques II available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Analyze the values and ethics that influence the creation of a live performance event.
- Develop and demonstrate the technical skills required for a successful Disc Jockey performance or production.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and collaborative skills to build relationships and network with clients, colleagues, and organizations.
- Develop opportunities for leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the music industry.
- Critically analyze and synthesize musical content for social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical significance.
- Evaluate and apply marketing strategies to build a brand (e.g., advertising, social media campaigns, public relations, interactive media, digital media).
- Interpret and explain intellectual property law, rights management, publishing, licensing, and contracts.
- Apply common business practices used in the entertainment industry.
- Demonstrate self-reliance, problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Use effective written, oral, and visual communication skills for diverse audiences and a variety of purposes.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Instrumental Musicians
$55,985 Show expanded career information for Instrumental Musicians
Music Composers and Arrangers
$46,918 Show expanded career information for Music Composers and Arrangers
- Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC135 | Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| MUC136 | Turntablism: The Art of the Scratch DJ | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MUC137 | Digital DJ Performance Techniques | 3 | |||
| MUC138 | Disc Jockey Laboratory | 1 | |||
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | 1 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 | |||
| MUC139 | Introduction to Emcee-Rapping Techniques | 3 | |||
| MHL204 | Hip-Hop Music and Culture | C, HU, L | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 | |||
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | 3 | |||
| COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 3 | ||
| MAT112 or MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 | Mathematical Concepts and Applications or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics | OR higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | or MA or MA | 3–5 | |
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRM145 or GBS151 | Events Management or Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences (SQ or SG) | 4 | |||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Students should choose six (6) to nine (9) credits from the following list of courses to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the AAS degree.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 | |||
| MTC192 | Electronic Music II | 3 | |||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II | 3 | |||
| MUC237 | Electronic Dance Music Production | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC135 | Introduction to Disc Jockey Techniques | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| MUC136 | Turntablism: The Art of the Scratch DJ | Critical course | 3 | ||
| MUC293 | Self Promotion for Music | 1 | |||
| AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC137 | Digital DJ Performance Techniques | 3 | |||
| MUC138 | Disc Jockey Laboratory | 1 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC109 | Music Business: Content Creation and Copyright | 3 | |||
| MHL204 | Hip-Hop Music and Culture | C, HU, L | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| MUC110 | Music Business: Marketing and Monetization | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC197 | Live Sound Reinforcement I | 3 | |||
| COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC191 | Electronic Music I | 3 | |||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT112 or MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 | Mathematical Concepts and Applications or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics | OR higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | or MA or MA | 3–5 | |
| HRM145 or GBS151 | Events Management or Introduction to Business | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC139 | Introduction to Emcee-Rapping Techniques | 3 | |||
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences (SQ or SG) | 4 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Students should choose six (6) to nine (9) credits from the following list of courses to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the AAS degree.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTC101 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 | |||
| MTC192 | Electronic Music II | 3 | |||
| MUC195 or MUC195AA | Studio Music Recording I or Studio Music Recording I | 3 | |||
| MUC198 | Live Sound Reinforcement II | 3 | |||
| MUC237 | Electronic Dance Music Production | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Applied Science in Disc Jockey Techniques (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=137445).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:
| Catalog Year | Effective Dates |
|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 5/26/2020 – 5/24/2021 |