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.)
  • 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 315: Performance Study Intermediate1
MPA 335: Reflections on America4
  •  
  • C2
MPA 337: MusHistory I 500-1750 ONLINE4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 370: Composition/Arranging I2MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 405: Ensembles I1
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
Total15

Spring Junior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
CST 101: Technology Tools4Tech/Info 
MPA 103: Musicianship & Theory III4
MPA 315: Performance Study Intermediate1
MPA 345: Improvisation2
MPA 338: MusHistory II 1750-1900 ONLINE4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 371: Composition & Arranging II2MLO 3 Comparative Analysis
MPA 405: Ensembles I1MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
Total19

Fall Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
HCOM 403S or CHHS 350 or CST 3734
  • A3
MPA 306: Music & Computers4MLO 6 Technological Skills
MPA 312: Music in Film4GWAR 
MPA 415: Performance Study Advanced1MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
MPA 475: Senior Capstone2
Total16

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) MetGE Area
MPA 317S: Community Involvement SL4
  •  
MPA 336: Jazz History4MLO 1 Historical and Theoretical Analysis
MPA 415: Performance Study Advanced1MLO 5 Performance Skills
MPA 440: Master Classes/Lecture Demos1
MPA 475: Senior Capstone2
Total12

Total: 62 units

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