Our Audio Associate of Applied Science gives you a solid foundation in the key aspects of audio production and the skills necessary to become successful in today’s sound recording industry.
This hands-on, practice-based program finishes with a major project in which you can apply everything you have learned throughout the program.
Accredited programs taught by expert facultySAE Institute faculty have industry experience—many have even won awards!
Gain intensive practical and theoretical trainingLearn skills including studio production, post-production, live sound and theater lighting, along with critical thinking, résumé writing, and job interview practice.
Practice on pro-quality toolsWork with tools and software used by industry professionals.
Access lifetime Career Services supportOur graduates have worked with companies like Sony Interactive Entertainment, Walt Disney World, Apple, Google, or AVID, and our career services team is always here to support you in finding the right fit.
This audio course covers:
Course Structure
The Associate of Applied Science in Audio program consists of 16 courses taken in 16 months. Students enrolled full-time in the Associate Program take two courses per module with a short break between modules and semesters. Students must successfully complete 64 credit hours of core Audio, Career Preparation, and General Education courses to receive an Associate of Applied Science in Audio degree.
Career Outcomes
After completing the Audio Associate program, graduates will be able to find entry-level opportunities for careers such as:
July 2025
SAE - Chicago
820 N.Orleans 125,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60610, Midwest, United States
May 2025
SAE - Chicago
820 N.Orleans 125,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60610, Midwest, United States
Foreign secondary school transcripts that indicate an equivalency to an accredited US High School Diploma. Students applying with a High School Credential earned outside the United States must have their transcript(s) evaluated by a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to determine the equivalency with a United States high school diploma. Proof of graduation in languages other than English must be translated into English.
Applicants from all other countries not listed above must demonstrate English language proficiency by taking the TOEFL exam and scoring a minimum of 61 on the internet-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 500 on the paper test; taking the Pearson Test of English Academics (PTE) and scoring a minimum score of 50 for a degree program, or by taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score 6.0 for Degree Programs.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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