ACM@UCO operates with a focus on personal interaction in a small classroom setting in order to encourage student creativity and innovation at their highest levels. ACM@UCO offers Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S) degrees in six programs of study:

Performance Studies

The A.A.S in Contemporary Music - Performance programs are designed specifically to provide students with an intensive, yet practical, industry-related education designed to prepare them for a realistic career in the music business.  Students receive training in band skills, songwriting, aural skills, stage presentation, business and music industry studies, improvisation, and music production.  That training, coupled with music-based projects and extensive rehearsal and gig organization provides them with a detailed and professional understanding of the music industry from concert to contract. 

You can see the Performance Studies degree program course descriptions here.
Please note that course order is subject to change.

Apply now for one of the following A.A.S. Contemporary Music degree programs:

Performance - Guitar

Performance - Bass

Performance - Drums

Performance - Vocal

Performance - Keyboards

Music Production

The A.A.S. in Contemporary Music - Production program is designed specifically to provide students with an intensive yet practical, industry-related education designed to prepare student for a realistic career in the music business.  Students receive training in keyboard skills, music culture, composition, studio techniques, pre- and post production, business and music industry studies, sequencing and digital audio techniques.  That training, coupled with music based projects and extensive recording and professional presentation development provides them with a detailed and professional understanding of the music industry from composition to contract.

You can see the Music Production degree program course descriptions here.
Please note that course order is subject to change.

Apply now for the A.A.S. Contemporary Music - Production degree program.

Music Business (Final Program Approval Pending)

The pending A.A.S. in Contemporary Music - Production/Business is designed to provide students with a detailed, practical education focused on contemporary music business. Through realistic and pertinent coursework, students will gain a functional and practical understanding of the contemporary music industry. Students receive instruction in artist development, artist management, music merchandising and retail operations, concert and tour management, music marketing, finance/accounting, and public relations. That training, coupled with music business based projects, internships and professional presentation development provides them with a detailed and professional understanding of the music industry that is based on real world experience.

You can see the Pending Music Business degree program course descriptions here.

Apply now for the Pending A.A.S. Contemporary Music Business degree program