Santiago Canyon College has expanded its academic offerings with a new Associate of Arts degree for transfer in music, creating a pathway for students pursuing music studies to continue their education at four-year institutions.

The new degree addresses a gap in SCC’s academic infrastructure and course sequence for students seeking transfer opportunities in music, a goal Eleanor Núñez, co-chair of SCC’s Performing Arts department, has pursued since taking on the role in 2024.

“This was a vision I had,” Núñez said. “I was looking at what we’re offering, what other local programs offer and how we can better serve our students. The reality is our high school and middle school students in the region didn’t have a local community college with a music program.”...READ MORE