The fundamental purpose of the Sacramento State music curriculum is threefold:

✔ to promote excellence in all aspects of music performance and academic coursework,
✔ to provide basic preparation for careers in music, and
✔ to promote interest in all musical and artistic endeavors at the University and in the Sacramento community.
 

The main emphasis of the School of Music is upon performance. Sustaining this concept is the School's faculty, which remains committed to individual and ensemble performances as a means of enhancing the teaching quality of the institution and the cultural climate of the campus and community.

Students majoring in Music are not only expected to be technically proficient in the art but are required to have broad training in the liberal arts and sciences that are the core of the University's program.

The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer (A.S.-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media) is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media, as well as to prepare them for work in those industries. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer also provides guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although not to a particular campus or major. Upon completion of the A.S.-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media, students will have an understanding of the various aspects associated with the production and post-production of films, television and electronic media. Students will also possess the knowledge and technical skills required for academic and professional success in related areas.

Requirements

Student completion requirements for the associate degree for transfer:

✓ 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable units

✓ the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

✓ a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district

✓ obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

✓ earn a grade of “C” or better, (or “P”) in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Upon completion of the AS-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media, students will demonstrate the various skills associated with the production, and post production of films, television and digital media.

✓ Students will acquire the knowledge and technical skills required for academic and professional success in related areas.

The fundamental purpose of the Sacramento State music curriculum is threefold:

✔ to promote excellence in all aspects of music performance and academic coursework,
✔ to provide basic preparation for careers in music, and
✔ to promote interest in all musical and artistic endeavors at the University and in the Sacramento community.
 

The main emphasis of the School of Music is upon performance. Sustaining this concept is the School's faculty, which remains committed to individual and ensemble performances as a means of enhancing the teaching quality of the institution and the cultural climate of the campus and community.

Students majoring in Music are not only expected to be technically proficient in the art but are required to have broad training in the liberal arts and sciences that are the core of the University's program

The fundamental purpose of the Sacramento State music curriculum is threefold:

✔ to promote excellence in all aspects of music performance and academic coursework,
✔ to provide basic preparation for careers in music, and
✔ to promote interest in all musical and artistic endeavors at the University and in the Sacramento community.
 

The main emphasis of the School of Music is upon performance. Sustaining this concept is the School's faculty, which remains committed to individual and ensemble performances as a means of enhancing the teaching quality of the institution and the cultural climate of the campus and community.

Students majoring in Music are not only expected to be technically proficient in the art but are required to have broad training in the liberal arts and sciences that are the core of the University's program.

The fundamental purpose of the Sacramento State music curriculum is threefold:

✔ to promote excellence in all aspects of music performance and academic coursework,
✔ to provide basic preparation for careers in music, and
✔ to promote interest in all musical and artistic endeavors at the University and in the Sacramento community.
The main emphasis of the School of Music is upon performance. Sustaining this concept is the School's faculty, which remains committed to individual and ensemble performances as a means of enhancing the teaching quality of the institution and the cultural climate of the campus and community.

Students majoring in Music are not only expected to be technically proficient in the art but are required to have broad training in the liberal arts and sciences that are the core of the University's program.

Grade "C-" or better required in all courses applied to the major.

The Associate in Arts Degree program in dance provides training in three areas of technique: ballet, modern, and jazz. Integral parts of the curriculum are practical experience in concert performance and production work, as well as a theoretical background in choreography, somatic practices, and dance history. Completion of the Associate in Arts Degree prepares the student to enter a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for specific four-year institutions. The dance program provides training for careers and employment in the performing arts, education, choreography, movement therapy, arts consultancy, dance criticism, and related fields.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Summarize the history of classic and contemporary dance forms.

✓ Demonstrate a clear understanding of the interaction between choreographer, performer, and audience, and recognize the production components of lighting, costume, and set design through the creation and presentation of dance in public performances.

✓ Execute proficiency in performance and technical skills in modern, ballet, and jazz dance and apply somatic approaches to dance training.

The Department of Humanities and Religious Studies offers an integrated approach to the study of world cultures from ancient times to the present. In our courses, students undertake interdisciplinary study of core ideas, ideals, and values. The Humanities – known by Renaissance thinkers as studia humanitatis (“studies of humanity”) -- explore such subjects as literature, history, philosophy, religion, the visual arts, music, drama, and film. Religious Studies focuses on beliefs and practices of the world’s religions in their historical and cultural contexts. Employing the methods and insights of disciplines such as history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy, Religious Studies approaches its subject matter with empathy while avoiding assumptions or judgments about religious truth claims.

The BA in Humanities with a Concentration in Religious Studies emphasizes religion as an aspect of culture and investigates major religious traditions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The Department of Humanities and Religious Studies offers an integrated approach to the study of world cultures from ancient times to the present. In our courses, students undertake interdisciplinary study of core ideas, ideals, and values. The Humanities – known by Renaissance thinkers as studia humanitatis (“studies of humanity”) -- explore such subjects as literature, history, philosophy, religion, the visual arts, music, drama, and film. Religious Studies focuses on beliefs and practices of the world’s religions in their historical and cultural contexts. Employing the methods and insights of disciplines such as history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy, Religious Studies approaches its subject matter with empathy while avoiding assumptions or judgments about religious truth claims.

The BA in Humanities provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation in world cultures while also allowing students the opportunity to focus their studies on a specific era – such as the ancient, medieval, or modern eras – or on culture in a particular region.

Students in all five available programs acquire concrete skills in critical thinking, analysis, research, writing, and organization that lead to attractive careers throughout the job market. Many of our students prepare for careers in teaching at the elementary level (as part of a Liberal Studies major program) or secondary level (as part of a single subject credential program in English/Humanities). Others pursue postgraduate study in the Humanities, History, Theology, and related fields in preparation for careers in teaching at the community college and university levels or in library, museum, or curatorial work. Humanities majors are also well-prepared for careers in government and fields such as law and counseling, which require interaction with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The minor in Latin American Studies (LAS) provides students with coursework that explores the historical, social, cultural, political, and transnational/transoceanic conditions of Latin American societies as well as the ways in which these factors have shaped historical and contemporary Latino/a/x identities. The curriculum includes courses from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and allows students to specialize in particular topical and/or thematic areas of interest.

History, in the broad sense, is the study of all human experience. It examines the people, institutions, ideas, and events from the past to the present. The study of history contributes to cultural literacy and develops critical thinking and other useful skills while helping students understand the present and plan for the future. Historical study provides a solid, fundamental preparation for careers in business, industry, government, and education. It also serves as excellent preparation for law school, foreign service, international work, urban affairs, historical consulting, and library science.

Minimum Grade Requirement
Grade "C-" or better required for courses applied to the minor.