Performance Studies Major
Students must also complete the Undergraduate Registration Requirement and the degree requirements of their home school.
Major Requirements (12 units)
All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.
Introductory Courses (2 units)
Choose 2:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| PERF_ST 101-0 | Modes of Performance |
| PERF_ST 200-0 | Introduction to Performance Studies |
| PERF_ST 203-0 | Performance Culture and Communication |
Advanced Courses (2 units)
A minimum of 2 other 200-level courses in the department, chosen from:
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| PERF_ST 210-1 | Performance of Poetry |
| PERF_ST 210-2 | Performance of Narrative Fiction |
| PERF_ST 220-0 | Sound Cultures |
| PERF_ST 225-0 | Black Music Studies |
| PERF_ST 230-0 | Food and Performance |
| PERF_ST 250-0 | Topics in Performance Studies |
Production Courses (0 units)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| PERF_ST 119-0 | Production Laboratory (1 quarter) |
| or | |
| One performance studies course with a studio lab component (minimum 20 lab hours per term). Consult with your academic advisor for lab component options. | |
Additional Courses (8 units)1
- 6 300- or 400-level courses in the department2
- 2 performance-focused courses from any department in the School of Communication
- 1
No more than 2 units of PERF_ST 399-0 Independent Study and 1 unit of PERF_ST 331-0 Field Study/Internship in Performance Studies may apply toward this requirement
- 2
No more than 1 unit of either PERF_ST 399-0 Independent Study or PERF_ST 331-0 Field Study/Internship in Performance Studies may apply toward this 6-course requirement
School Requirements (1 unit)
First-Year Seminar (1 unit):
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CMN 101-0 | SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences |
SoC Capstone
This requirement can be fulfilled by CMN 398-1 and accompanying lab CMN 398-2. Other courses may be appropriate as substitutions for the CMN 398 combination. Students can consult with their SoC academic advisor if they have questions about appropriate substitutions.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CMN 398-1 | SoC Capstone: Lecture |
| CMN 398-2 | SoC Capstone: Lab |
Additional Requirements (29 units)
Distribution Requirements (18 units)
18 courses outside the school, including 2 from science, mathematics, and technology; 3 from individual and social behavior; and 3 from humanities and fine arts. In addition, 6 courses must be at the 200 level or above.
Electives (11 units)
Electives in communication and other areas to complete a minimum of 42 units of credit.
Honors in Performance Studies
Performance Studies majors may apply to participate in the Departmental Honors Program in their junior year. The Honors Program is intended to provide highly qualified students an opportunity to complete a substantial research investigation into a creative and/or academic project; to introduce students to graduate-level, faculty-mentored research; and to provide formal honorary recognition to students who have excelled in course work and independent research activity. More information is available on the department Honors & Prizes page.