BA: Performing Arts, Dance 2021-2022

Whether your interest is theatre, music or dance, the Performing Arts program at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) offers a creative, collaborative and nurturing environment where you can learn from experienced professional artists and grow as an artist yourself.

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PADA332Dance in History3Also counts for GWAR (Need C- or better)Major & GEUDGE-C
    PADA343 or  355Teaching Dance to Children OR Advanced Choreography3Offered in alternating years--take your preference as soon as it is offered.Major
    PA303Advanced Collaboration Workshop3Major
    HIST271 or 272 or 272 or 275Student Choice3If US History requirements has already been met switch to Free ElectiveUS History
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective

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    Milestones

    • Note: Lower division Performing Arts - Dance courses should be completed prior to transfer or during first semester
    • Declare your emphasis
    • Locate your degree planner & CARR
    • Audition for the Fall Production
    • Meet with Performing Arts Program Advisor
    • Visit the Writing and Multiliteracy Center
    • Go to at least one faculty office hour
    • Attend or participate in at least one extra-curricular Performing arts event on or off campus

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PADA353Jazz Dance II3Major
    PA390 or 391Events OR Production3Major
    Upper Division GE (UDGE)Student Choice3Choose one course from UDGEB list.GEUDGE-B
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If POLS150 has already been met switch to Free ElectiveUS Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Performing Arts Program Advisor prior to enrolling
    • Attend Capstone presentations

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PADA354Modern Dance II3Major
    PADA455 or 458Advanced Technique of Contemporary Dance Forms OR Dance Ensemble3Major
    Upper Division GE (UDGE)Student ChoiceVaries3 Choose one course from UDGED list.GEUDGE-D
    LanguageVariesSee catalog for course title & description.3If Language requirement has already been met switch to Free Elective. Language needs to be met with C- or better.Language Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation after checking in with Performing Arts Program
    • Apply for graduate school, if applicable.
    • Attend Grad fair.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PADA453 or 454Jazz Dance III OR Modern Dance III3Major
    PA499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    Multicultural Perspectives3If Multicultural Perspectives requirement has already been met switch to Free Elective.Multicultural Perspectives
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirementElective

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    Milestones

    • Invest time in your Capstone project
    • Visit the Job Fair
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Join your professional org. @ student rate.
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