This pathway, intended as a reference, models graduation after earning 60 credits at CSUMB. It is unlikely that your actual pathway will look exactly like the model due to several factors:

  • The number of credits you transfer into CSUMB with, and how those credits articulate with CSUMB requirements
  • Whether or not you need to take additional courses to meet the CSUMB Language ULR as a Graduation Learning Outcome (This pathway assumes you have met the language requirement prior to your first semester at CSUMB. If not, you will need to add additional courses in consultation with your major advisors.)
  • Whether or not you need to take additional coursework to meet the Technology and Information ULR as a Graduation Learning Outcome (This pathway assumes you have not met this requirement prior to your first semester at CSUMB. If you have, you can adjust your coursework accordingly in consultation with your major advisor.)
  • Students who have not taken the prerequisite coursework in all Musicianship and Theory courses can take an assessment test to measure their musical skills, and, with a satisfactory grade on that test, have the requirement waived.
  • Actual availability of courses during a given semester
  • Personal choices you make in your Individual Learning Plan in consultation with your advisors

Fall Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
MPA 300: Major ProSeminar2
MPA 306: Music and Computers4MLO 6 Technological Skills
MPA 334: Survey of Electronic Music2MLO 3 Comparative Analysis
MPA 370: Composition/Arranging I2MLO 3 Comparative Analysis
MPA 335: Reflections on America4
  •  
  • C2
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
Any MPA Ensemble1MLO 5 Performance Skills
Total16

Spring Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
MPA 103: Musicianship & Theory III4
HCOM 403S or CHHS 350 or CST 3734
  • A3
MPA 307: Audio Production4
MPA 338: MusHistory II 1750-1900 ONLINE4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
Any MPA Ensemble1MLO 5 Performance Skills
Total18

Fall Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
MPA 308: Mixing and Editing4
MPA 312: Music in Film4GWAR 
MPA 337: MusHistory I 500-1750 ONLINE4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
MPA 475: Senior Capstone2
Any MPA Ensemble1MLO 5 Performance Skills
Total16

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
MPA 317S: Community Involvement SL4
  •  
MPA 310 or MPA 320 or MPA 405 (1 unit)2MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 408: Advanced Audio Production4
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
MPA 475: Senior Capstone2
Total13

Total: 63 units

This is assuming a transfer student has entered CSUMB with 60 units

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