BA: Dance Studies 2023-2024

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 Dance Studies Major Requirements

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • FALL: SEMESTER ONE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE101Intro to Dance Studies3Major
    DANCE153Introduction to Jazz Dance Practice3Major & GEC1Genres rotate on a two to three-year basis: Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz. Check course offerings
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3GE & GraduationF/Multicultural PerspectivesAlso fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3GEA1See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 – Written Communication3GEA2Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions"

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • 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: SEMESTER TWO

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE156Introduction to Hip Hop Dance Practice3MajorTake this course, or whichever genre is being offered his year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip Hop
    DANCE353Immersion into Jazz Dance3MajorTake this course, or whichever genre is being offered his year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip Hop
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning3GEB4MATH 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"
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3GEA3See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4GEB1/B3Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Join a Student Group/Club
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • FALL: SEMESTER THREE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE232Reading and Writing Dance3Major & GEAdditional CDouble-counts with Additional C requirement
    DANCE154Introduction to Modern/Contemporary Dance Practice3MajorGenres rotate on a two to three-year basis: Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz. Check course offerings
    DANCE243Dance Making3Major
    DANCE 356Immersion into Hip Hop Dance Practice3MajorTake this course, or whichever genre is being offered his year, Jazz, Modern, or Hip Hop
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3GEB2/B3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions"

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • N/A

    SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE354Immersion into Modern/Contemporary Dance Practice3MajorGenres rotate on a two to three-year basis: Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz. Check course offerings
    DANCE151Conditioning, Flexibility, and Somatics for Dancers2Major
    GE/ LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GE & GraduationC2/LanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3GEDSee catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3GEESee catalog for course titles & descriptions

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • 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: SEMESTER FIVE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE490 or
    443    		DANCE 490: Performance Projects in Dance, or
    DANCE 443: Community Projects in Dance    		1MajorIf you would like to take DANCE 443 you will move this to spring semester 6 since DANCE 343 is a corequisite (swap with free elective or any missing lower division requirement still missing)
    DANCE453,
    454 or
    456    		DANCE 453: Advanced Jazz, or
    DANCE 454: Modern, or
    DANCE 456: Hip Hop    		3Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGED - Social Sciences3GEUDGE DSee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    HISTStudent's Choice US History3OtherUS HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GE & GraduationD/AIR:CA Local & State GovtDouble-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements
    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 Five Considerations:

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    SPRING: SEMESTER SIX

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE332Dance in History and Culture3Major & GE & GWARUDGE CCourse also satisfies Multicultural Perspectives Requirement
    DANCE343Teaching Dance3Major
    DANCE359Themes in Dance Studies3MajorCourse must be taken twice for major (1 of 2)
    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 vary2GraduationUnit 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 Six Considerations:

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement

  • FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    DANCE432Research Methods in Dance Studies3Major
    PA391Advanced Production3Major
    DANCE359Themes in Dance Studies3MajorCourse must be taken twice for major (2 of 2)
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGEB - 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.

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    Semester Seven Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    SPRING: SEMESTER EIGHT

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    PA303Advanced Collaboration Workshop3MajorCourse will need to be substituted with PA 391, consult with faculty advisor
    DANCE499Dance Studies Capstone3Major
    DANCE401Preparations for Careers in Dance3Major
    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.

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    Semester Eight Considerations:

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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