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

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MUS109Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (one of four)Major
    MUS161Music Fundamentals3Major
    MUSEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following: pick one in each semester from this point forward (MUS 107, 110, or 111) courses can be repeated (one of four)Major
    GEStudent's Choice A1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's Choice A2 – Written Communication3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptions, department recommends MUS 100, 200, or 231GEC1
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
    • Major requires a grade of C- or better in MUS 161, 162, 163, 263, and 264 before moving to the next courses

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MUS109Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (one of four)Major
    MUSEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following: (MUS 107, 110, or 111) courses can be repeated (two of four)Major
    MUS162Music Theory and Analysis I3Take concurrently with MUS 163Major
    MUS163Aural Skills & Musicianship I 2Take concurrently with MUS 162Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning3MATH 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 ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives RequirementGE & GraduationF/Multicultural Perspectives

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    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MUS109Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (three of four)Major
    MUSEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following: (MUS 107, 110, or 111) courses can be repeated (two of four)Major
    MUS103Piano Skills I1Major
    MUS263Music Theory & Analysis II3Take concurrently with MUS 264Major
    MUS264Aural Skills & Musicianship II2Take concurrently with MUS 263Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		GEB1/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions RequirementsGE & GraduationD/AIR:CA Local & State Govt

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      Spring Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      MUS265Music Theory & Analysis III3Major
      MUS104Piano Skills II1Major
      MUS109Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (four of four)Major
      MUSEnsemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 4 units in any combination from the following: (MUS 107, 110, or 111) courses can be repeated (four of four)Major
      GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB2/B3
      GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
      GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED

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      • Fall Junior

        Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
        MUS365Jazz Theory and Composition3Major
        MUS330Jazz in America3Major & GEUDGE C
        MUSUpper Division Ensemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 2 units in any combination from the following: (MUS 305, 306, 307, 310) courses can be repeated (one of two)Major
        MUS309Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (one of four)Major
        MUS385Audio Recording3Major
        GEStudent's ChoiceEither C1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C

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        Milestones

        • 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 Junior

        Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
        MUS366Jazz and Blues Improv2Major
        MUS332World Music3Major
        MUSUpper Division Ensemble RequirementStudent's Choice1Complete 2 units in any combination from the following: (MUS 305, 306, 307, 310) courses can be repeated (two of four)Major
        MUS309Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (two of four)Major
        MUS400Music Marketing & Management3Major
        GE/ LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.GE & GraduationC2/Language
        Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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        • Fall Senior

          Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
          MUS337Western Classical Music to 17503Major & GWAR
          MUS490Recital Repertory Class1Must take two semesters (one of two)Major
          MUS309Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (three of four)Major
          UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE D
          HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or laterGraduationAIR: US History
          Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
          Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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          Milestones

          • 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 Senior

          Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
          MUS338Western Classical Music After 17503Major
          MUS490Recital Repertory Class1Must take two semesters (two of two)Major
          MUS309Private Lessons1Complete 4 semesters: check CI Records or contact advisor to pick the appropriate section for your instrument (four of four)Major
          UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE B
          Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
          Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
          Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary1Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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          Milestones

          • Attend Grad Fest in March
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