Education & Career

AES Education Directory - Central Region, USA/Canada

Type 3 Courses - Associate degree course (e.g. AS)

Austin Community College

11928 Stonehollow Drive
Austin, TX 78758, United States
Tel: 512-223-4007
Fax: 512-223-4001
Internet: http://www.austincc.edu/mbpt/

Music Business, Performance and Technology

Last Updated: 2015-2-28

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS Music BUsiness, Performance and Technology
Facilities: Two recording studios, a midi studio, two recording/midi labs, live sound area, mobile recording rig, etc
Exact Duration: 2 years
Validating Body: SACS
Contact Person: Kurtis Machler


Cedar Valley College

3030 N. Dallas Ave.
Lancaster, TX 75134, United States
Tel: 972-860-8120
Fax: 972-860-8207
Internet: http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/ProspectiveStudents/DegreesandCertificatePrograms/TechnicalDisciplines/MusicCommercialMusicRecordingTechnology.html

Recording Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate Degree
Facilities: Two all digital recording studios, four Pro Tools workstations
Exact Duration: two years (68-72 credit hours)
Fee: $500 per semester for in-county residents
Internship/Work Placement: Co-op internships during second year
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges
Contact Person: Roger Dismore


Cuyahoga Community College

2900 Community College Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115-3196, United States
Tel: 216-987-4252
Internet: http://www.tri-c.edu/rat/default.htm

Recording Arts and Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Exact Duration: 2 years
Fee: County Resident: $80.54 per semester hour Ohio Resident: $106.48 per semester hour Out of State Resident: $218.04 per semester hour
Internship/Work Placement: Applicants for the full-time A.A.S. degree track must be eligible for ENG-1010 and MATH-1060 to be admitted into the Recording Arts and Technology program.
Contact Person: Tommy Wiggins


ex'treme Institute By Nelly / Vatterott College

800 North 3rd Street
St. Louis, MO 63102, United States
Tel: (314) 657-4444
Internet: http://www.eibynelly.com

Recording Engineering & Producing with Management

Last Updated: 2015-3-3

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AOS-Recording Engineering & Producing with Management
Facilities: Studio X (Neve VR Flagship studio) Studio B, Studio C, Studio 308, DAW/ProTools Classrooms, Beat Lab Classroom
Exact Duration: 70 Weeks
Emphasis: Recording I, Recording II, DAW I, DAW II, Critical Listening, Beatology, Recording Consoles, Advanced Audio Editing, Mixing I, Advanced Beatology, Music Theory, Songwriting, Intro to Electronic Media, World Music Tour, and General Education electives
Internship/Work Placement: We have an active Career Placement Director
Validating Body: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Contact Person: Doug Mitchell


Hennepin Technical College

13100 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347, United States
Tel: 952-995-1300
Internet: http://www.hennepintech.edu

Audio Production Specialist

Last Updated: 2020-2-26

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.S. in Audio Production Specialist, diploma
Facilities: 7 Production Studios and 20 workstations
Exact Duration: 4 semesters
Fee: $210.16 Per Credit
Internship/Work Placement: 99
Validating Body: AQIP
Contact Person: Matt Holmes


Houston Community College System, Northwest College

1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway, North
Houston, TX 77043, United States
Tel: +1 713 718-5700, ext. 36

Audio Recording

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Music recording and production with video option
Fee: $300/semester
Validating Body: Inquire
Contact Person: Scott Gehman


Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Bloomington, IN 47405, United States
Tel: +1 812 855 1087
Internet: http://www.music.indiana.edu/department/audio

A.S. in Audio Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.S.
Facilities: 1500-seat opera house and concert hall, 3 recital halls, 5 recording studios,ProToolsHD. Equipment from Studer, Sony, Sonic Solutions, Neuman etc.
Exact Duration: 5 semesters
Emphasis: Music Recording and Production. Sound for picture production, CD/DVD authoring, Surround Sound Recording and Mixing.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months
Validating Body: Inquire
Contact Person: Betty Robertson


International Academy of Design and Technology

1 Bridgetston Park
Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Tel: 615-232-7384
Fax: 615-883-5285
Internet: http://iadtnashville.com

Audio Production

Last Updated: 2012-4-25

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Contact Person: Jeffrey Tackett


IPR - The Institute of Production and Recording

300 First Ave North, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
Tel: 612-375-1900
Fax: 612-375-1919
Internet: http://www.ipr.edu

Audio Production and Engineering

Last Updated: 2011-10-14

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate in Applied Science
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Admissions Office

Entertainment Business

Last Updated: 2011-10-14

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate in Applied Science
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Admissions Office


Kansas City Kansas Community College

7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112, United States
Tel: 913 288 7317
Fax: 913 288 7638
Internet: http://www.kckcc.edu/music

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Amek Media 51, Pro Tools|HD2, Nuendo, Alesis HD24XR, 5.1 Genelec studio. PT|HD2, Nuendo, 5.1 Adam studio. Soundcraft Ghost, Pro Tools LE, Alesis HD24XR studio. Multi-station MIDI/digital audio/synthesis/digital video lab. Soundcraft MH3 and 8.2 SR system.
Exact Duration: 4-5 semesters
Emphasis: Classes cover computing, MIDI, synthesis, audio recording (4-semester sequence), audio editing/sound design, sound reinforcement, digital video production and web design. Classes limited to 12 students.
Fee: $59/credit hour in-state, $157/credit hour out-of-state, plus fees. MCC agreement for MO residents.
Validating Body: North Central Association
Contact Person: Dr. Ian Corbett

Music Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of General Studies with an emphasis in Music Technology
Facilities: Amek Media 51, Pro Tools|HD2, Nuendo, Alesis HD24XR, 5.1 Genelec studio. PT|HD2, Nuendo, 5.1 Adam studio. Soundcraft Ghost, Pro Tools LE, Alesis HD24XR studio. Multi-station MIDI/digital audio/synthesis/digital video lab. Soundcraft MH3 and 8.2 SR system.
Exact Duration: 4-5 semesters
Emphasis: Classes cover computing, MIDI, synthesis, audio recording (4-semester sequence), audio editing/sound design, sound reinforcement, digital video production and web design. Classes limited to 12 students.
Fee: $59/credit hour in-state, $157/credit hour out-of-state, plus fees. MCC agreement for MO residents.
Validating Body: North Central Association
Contact Person: Dr. Ian Corbett


Lamar State College - Port Arthur

PO Box 310
Port Arthur, TX 77641-0310, United States
Tel: 409-984-6520 or 409-984-6336
Fax: 409-984-6000
Internet: http://TxCommercialMusic.com

Recording Arts/Sound Engineering

Last Updated: 2012-12-7

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS Commercial Music/Sound Engineering
Facilities: Full Tracking Facilities (Pro Tools HD, 2
Exact Duration: 2-Year
Fee: Full-Time: $2,172 (TX Residents), $6,604 (Non-residents)
Validating Body: Member of the Texas State University System
Contact Person: Jon-Michael Wallace


Madison Media Institute

2702 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718, United States
Tel: 800.236.4997
Fax: 608 442.0141
Internet: http://www.madisonmedia.edu

Recording and Music Technology

Last Updated: 2013-10-24

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Occupational Associate of Arts - Recording and Music Technology
Exact Duration: 2 Years, 4 semesters (60 weeks)
Fee: $500/Credit $31,000 full course (60 credits)
Internship/Work Placement: Career Services
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Laura Mael


Minneapolis Media Institute

4100 W 76th Street
Edina, MN 55435, United States
Tel: 952-897-1111
Internet: http://www.minneapolismediainstitute.com

Recording & Music Technology

Last Updated: 2010-10-19

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Formerly Flyte Tyme Studios - Westlake Designed
Exact Duration: 60 weeks
Fee: $38,000
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department


Northeast Community College

801 East Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701, United States
Tel: 402-844-7365
Fax: 209-254-8282
Internet: http://www.northeastaudio.org/

Audio/Recording Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Inquire
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Audio Techniques, Math & Physics, Electronics, Music Business and Live Sound
Fee: Less than $10,000
Validating Body: North Central
Contact Person: Timothy Miller or Anthony Beardslee


Red Wing/Winona Technical College

308 Pioneer Road
Red Wing, MN 55066, United States
Tel: +1 612 388 8271
Fax: +1 612 388 6368

Electronic Music Technician

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.S. (or diploma)
Facilities: Modern campus with classrooms, labs, and computer centers featuring new technology
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and assemble amplifiers, keyboards, MIDI, synthesizers, and organs
Fee: $4,500
Internship/Work Placement: 3 months
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Del Kusilek


San Jacinto College

8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505, United States
Tel: 281-476-1832
Internet: http://https://www.sanjac.edu/music-central

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: 2021-4-30

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science - Music, Recording and Live Sound Options
Facilities: Studio A featuring an SSL 4000G+ with Ultimation and Total Recall, Avid Pro Tools Ultimate with 48 I/O, Studio B with Pro Tools Ultimate and dual Slate Ravens, MIDI lab, Live Sound Lab with stage, Midas M32 and 6+ digital console kiosks.
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Classes cover the principles of sound, microphones, equalization, dynamics, analog and digital consoles, microphone placement techniques, Avid Pro Tools operation, Reason, digital audio, editing, mixing, live sound reinforcement, music business and more.
Fee: In-District Tuition: $78/credit hour; Out-of-District Tuition: $135/credit hour; Out-of-State and Non-Resident Tuition: $210/credit hour (as of Fall 2019)
Internship/Work Placement: Internship during second year
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Person: Lynne Brandt


South Plains College

1401 College Avenue
Levelland, TX 79336, United States
Tel: +1 806 894 9611 x 2276
Fax: +1 806 894 5274
Internet: http://www.southplainscollege.edu

Sound Technology

Last Updated: 2010-9-23

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: (3) Pro Tools HD Recording Studios, ProTools Editing Lab, Midas Heritage 3000 Sound Reinforcement Console, Extensive Mic Cabinet, Sound Reinforcement Lab, Pro Tools certification courses available. Affordable, Intensive Hands-on education!.
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Entry-level position training for studio and live sound engineering
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Inquire
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Person: Stuart Moody


The University of Saint Francis

2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808, United States
Tel: (260) 399-7700 ext 8002
Internet: http://www.sf.edu/sf/art/undergrad/music-tech

A.S. Music Technology

Last Updated: 2014-2-12

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associates of Science in Music Technology
Facilities: Pro Tools HDX/ICON Studio, Mastering Studio, Pro Tools Native Studio, Computer Music Lab
Exact Duration: 2 years
Validating Body: HLC
Contact Person: Jeff Rodgers


Tribeca Flashpoint College

28 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Tel: 312-332-0707
Internet: http://https://www.tribecaflashpoint.edu/

Recording Arts

Last Updated: 2017-9-29

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Large multi-room facility featuring a music control rooms with four studios, two post control rooms, four production mini-suites, a synth lab, and three digital audio labs with 25 stations each.
Exact Duration: 2 years or 4 years
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Validating Body: WASC
Contact Person: james teitelbaum


University of Saint Francis

2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808, United States
Tel: 260.399.7700
Internet: http://www.sf.edu/sf/art/undergrad/music-tech

A.S. in Music Technology

Last Updated: 2011-11-15

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Science in Music Technology
Facilities: Two recording studios, one mastering suite, one post production suite
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Audio Recording and Production, Music Technology Sales and Marketing, and Audio for the Creative Arts
Fee: $23,950 per year
Internship/Work Placement: Sweetwater Sound, Internships, and job assistance
Contact Person: Jeff Rodgers



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