Not Taken in Accredited Schools of Music Students who wish credit for music taken in institutions not accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music must provide the Office of Admissions with information on their prior work, showing the subjects studied, the number of lessons in each subject, the length of each lesson, number of years of study and the names of instructors. Such special requests are dealt with on an individual basis. Examinations or continuation work or both may be required before credit allowance is considered. All curricula leading to the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees require proficiency in performance. This is accomplished by individual instruction in the areas best suited to the student's ability and interests.
Some curricula require competency in one additional performance medium.
Attendance at recitals in the field of the student's major is a regular part of the work in applied music for all music majors. Attendance at recitals is recommended for non-music majors who take individual instruction as an elective. The curriculum requirements for each major are listed under each degree. The USC course classification and numbering system is explained here . This program is designed for students who have a basic education in music, have a focused educational goal and do not wish to pursue an academic degree.