BA: Music 2023-2024

*previously Performing Arts, Music

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 Music Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    MUS309Private Lessons1MajorComplete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (one of four)
    MUSStudent's ChoiceEnsemble Requirement1MajorComplete 2 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): MUS 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat) (one of two)
    MUS365Jazz Theory & Composition3Major
    MUS330Jazz In America3Major & GEUDGE C
    MUS385Audio Recording3Major
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GraduationAIR: CA Local & State GovtIf POLS150 has been met change to Free Elective.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    MUS366Jazz and Blues Improv2Major
    MUS332World Music3Major, GE & GraduationUDGE C & MPTriple counts with Major, UDGE-C and Multicultural Perspectives
    MUSStudent's ChoiceEnsemble Requirement1MajorComplete 2 units in any combination from the following (pick one in each semester from this point forward): MUS 305, 306, 307, or 310 (can repeat) (two of two)
    MUS309Private Lessons1MajorComplete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (two of four)
    MUS400Music Marketing and Management3Major
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryCHS/HIST350 recommended. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement

  • Fall Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    MUS337Western Classical Music to 17503Major & GWAR
    MUS490Recital Repertory Class1MajorMust take two semesters (one of two)
    MUS309Private Lessons1MajorComplete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (three of four)
    UDGEStudent’s ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3GEUDGE DSee catalog for course titles & descriptions.
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationLanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check

    Spring Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    MUS338Western Classical Music After 17503Major
    MUS490Recital Repertory Class1MajorMust take two semesters (two of two)
    MUS309Private Lessons1MajorComplete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (four of four)
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE BSee catalog for course titles & descriptions.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill Vary1GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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.

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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