BA: Performing Arts, Music 2022-2023

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.

Visit the program website: https://performingarts.csuci.edu/index.htm 
Review the Performing Arts, Music Emphasis Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PA303Advanced Collaboration Workshop3Major
    PAMU309Private Lessons1Two semesters of PAMU 309 are requiredMajor
    PAMUStudent's ChoiceEnsemble Requirement1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 607, or 310 (can repeatMajor
    POLS 150American Political Institutions3If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective.OtherAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services
    • Audition for the Fall Production

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMU309Private Lessons1Two semesters of PAMU 309 are requiredMajor
    PAMU/ UDGE337Music in History3Triples counts with Major, UDGE C, and GWARMajor & GE & GWARUDGE C
    PAMUStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 607, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PAMU335, or


    385    		PAMU 335: Physics of Music, or
    PAMU 385: Audio Design Recording    		3PAMU 335 double counts with UDGE BMajor 
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Meet with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Career Fair
    • Meet with Performing Arts Music Faculty Advisor
    • Audition for Spring Production
    • Attend Capstone Presentations

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMUStudent's ChoiceEnsemble Requirement1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 607, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PA

    390, or

    391

    		PA 390: Events, or
    PA 391: Production    		3Major 
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherLanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PAMUStudent's ChoiceEnsemble Requirement1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): PAMU 305, 306, 607, or 310 (can repeat)Major
    PAPA 499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3If student took PAMU 335 for major, UDGE B is met; may take a Free Elective insteadGEUDGE B
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Perspectives3If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free ElectiveOtherMP
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent Choice3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other 
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent Choice3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Invest time in your Capstone project
    • Attend the Career Fair
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