BA: Performing Arts, Music 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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPAMU 109Private Lessons1need to complete 2 semestersMajor
    Performing ArtsPAMU 161Music Fundamentals3Major
    EnglishENGL 105Composition & Rhetoric3GEA2
    MathematicsMATH 108Mathematical Thinking3Recommended Math course by major, can swap for any other B4 courseGEB4
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceSocial Science3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGED
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
    • Meet with a peer advisor

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPAMU 109Private Lessons1need to complete 2 semestersMajor
    Performing ArtsPAMU 261Music Theory I3
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceOral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceCritical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceLanguage4Meets major Language requirement and GE: C2OtherLanguage

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    Milestones

    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Join a Student Group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    General EducationStudent's ChoicePhysical Science3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB1
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceLifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    Political SciencePOLS 150American Political Institutions3OtherD/AIR
    General EducationStudent's Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • N/A

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPAMU 262Aural Skills I3MajorMajor
    General EducationStudent's Choice3Can be a C1 or C2
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEAdditional C
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceLife Science3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
    General EducationStudent's ChoiceEthnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEF
    HistoryStudent's ChoiceUS History - Student's Choice3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350OtherUS History

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    Milestones

    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPA 303Adv. Collaboration Workshop3Major
    Performing ArtsPAMU 309Private Lessons1need to complete 2 semestersMajor
    Performing ArtsPAMU 361Adv. Music Theory & Analysis I3Major
    Performing ArtsPAMU 362Aural Skills II3Major
    Performing ArtsEnsemble RequirementStudent'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
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsPAMU 309Private Lessons1need to complete 2 semestersMajor
    Performing ArtsPAMU 461Adv. Music Theory & Analysis II3Major
    Performance ArtsPAMU 337Music in History3Major & GE & GWARUDGE C
    Performance ArtsEnsemble RequirementStudent'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
    Performance Arts

    PAMU 335 or

    PAMU 385 or

    PAMU 435

    Physics of Music or Audio Design/Recording or
    Music Museum

    		3Select one from the following: PAMU 335, 385, or 435.
    335 can count for UDGE B, or 435 can count for UDGE D     		Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Career Fair

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsEnsemble RequirementStudent'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
    Performance ArtsPA 390 or 391Events or Production3Major
    UDGE D or Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3If student used PAMU 435 for major, UDGE D is met and this section can switch to free elective to meet unit requirementGEUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit RequirementOther

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    Performing ArtsEnsemble RequirementStudent'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
    Performing Arts499Performing Arts Capstone3Major
    UDGE B or Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3If student used PAMU 335 for major, UDGE B is met and this section can switch to free elective to meet unit requirementGEUDGE B
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit Requirement Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit Requirement Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceStudent's Choice3Unit Requirement Other

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    Milestones

    • N/A
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