Welcome to Arts and Sciences at California State University Channel Islands (CI). As the newest California State University, CI administrators, faculty, and staff are dedicated to student success. The interdisciplinary nature of our programs is unique as we prepare students to make significant contributions in the 21st century and to the forces of globalization.

Exciting Developments in the A&S Academic Offerings

African Studies Minor

Africana Studies Minor

Dance Studies

The BA in Dance Studies was elevated to a degree from an emphasis under Performing Arts in Spring 2022. The innovative and unprecedented approach to dance will provide Channel Islands with greater visibility and lead the field of Dance Studies as an exemplary and 21st century approach to dance curriculum. The degree highlights the value of studying dance as the embodied transmission of culture that builds transferable skills through the study and practice of the art form. The Dance Studies Major prepares students to find their own creative identities by harnessing their knowledge of bodies, cultures, and global awareness, to work in the interconnected spheres of Hollywood, Broadway, concert dance, digital platforms, education, community organizing, arts activism, dance making, somatic practice, dance therapy, social work, arts administration, and to embrace the joy of dancing.

ESRM Environmental Technologies Certificate

This past year has seen growing numbers of students inquire about and formally declare an intent to complete an Environmental Technologies Certificate. In particular, this certificate has been popular amongst students with an interest in using drones in their careers post-graduation. Many of the students embracing this certificate have a general interest in such technologies but don’t come from a “traditional hi-tech” background. Rather, they increasingly see these technologies as a means to an end to aid in natural resource understanding and management. Drawing from traditionally underrepresented groups, this certificate is yet another tool to help diversify and broaden our environmental professional community.

From the Deans Office

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