BA: Dance Studies 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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE101Intro to Dance Studies3Highly recommended in first semesterMajor
    DANCE156Intro to Hip Hop Dance Practice3Genres rotate on a two to three-year basis: Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz. Check course offeringsMajor & GEC1
    DANCE243Dance Making3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 – Written Communication3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEA2

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    Milestones

    • Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE151Conditioning, Flexibility, and Somatics for Dancers2Major
    DANCE356Immersion into Hip Hop Dance Practice3Take this course, or whichever genre is being offered this year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip HopMajor
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics-
    Quantitative Reasoning    		3

    MATH 108 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course.
    Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEB1/B3

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    Milestones

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

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE232Reading and Writing Dance3Major & GEAdditional C
    DANCE156Intro to Jazz Dance Practice3Take this course, or whichever genre is being offered this year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip HopMajor
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEB2/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also, double-counts with GE:DGEAIR: US Constitution/state & Local Govt.
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement.GEF

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    Milestones

    • N/A

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE356Immersion into Jazz Dance Practices3

    Take this course, or whichever genre is being offered this year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip Hop

    		Major
    PA391Production3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen.
    Also, double-counts with GE:C2    		GELanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE

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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
    • Prepare a resume

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE332Dance in History and Culture3Major & GE & GWARUDGE C
    DANCE154Intro to Modern/ Contemporary Dance Practice3Take this course, or whichever genre is being offered this year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip HopMajor
    DANCE490 or

    443    		DANCE 490: Performance Projects in Dance, or
    DANCE 443: Community Projects in Dance    		1If you would like to take DANCE 443 you will move this to Spring semester 6 since DANCE 343 is a corequisite (swap with US History Course)Major
    PA303Advanced Collaboration Workshop3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences
    		3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    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

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE354Immersion into Modern/ Contemporary Dance Practice3Take this course, or whichever genre is being offered this year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip HopMajor
    DANCE343Teaching Dance3Major
    DANCE359Themes in Dance Studies3Course must be taken twice for major (1 or 2)Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherAIR: US History

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    Milestones

    • Meet with Faculty Advisor
    • Attend Career Fair

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    DANCE401

    Preparations for Careers in Dance

    		3Major
    DANCE432

    Research Methods in Dance Studies

    		3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's Choice

    Free Elective

    		3Needed 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
    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
    DANCE499Dance Studies Capstone3Major
    DANCE453
    454 or
    456    		Advanced Jazz, Modern or Hip Hop3Major
    DANCE359Themes in Dance Studies3Course must be taken twice for major (2 of 2)Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Unit Requirement: department recommends a second round of either Production (PA 391), or Project in Dance (DANCE 490 or 443)Other
    Free Elective Student'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

    • Attend Grad Fest
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