California State University, Chico
B.A. in Music Industry and Technology
Option in Recording Arts (2005-2007)

The following information should answer many of your questions regarding the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Industry and Technology with an Option in Recording Arts. Students already on campus wishing to declare this option should see one of the advisors below to sign up for the “Pre Recording Arts Option.”

Admission Procedures
The Recording Arts Option is an “impacted” area of study. Impaction means that there are more qualified applicants than we have classroom space to accommodate. It also means that acceptance into the Recording Arts Option will follow regular admission procedures for the university, as well as supplemental admission criteria for the Option in Recording Arts. Admission procedures include applying to the University during the initial filing period, being placed in a “Pre-Recording Arts” option, and passing supplemental Recording Arts criteria. After completing the supplemental criteria (usually accomplished during the Freshman year), the student will submit a Recording Arts application. Admission to the Recording Arts Option will be competitive, based on scores received for the supplementary criteria.

Supplemental Criteria
CSU Chico students and transfer applicants must earn a minimum grade of C in prerequisite courses.
Prerequisite coursework includes MUSC 101 – Theory I, MUSC 102 – Theory II, MUSC 109 – Introduction to Music Technology, EECE 110 – Basic Electricity
All prerequisite courses must be completed before the Recording Arts Application is filed, or during the semester in which the application is filed.
An overall college GPA of 2.50 is required.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic performance in prerequisite courses, GPA, and, musical ability.

Admission to the University
Students interested in the Recording Arts Option should apply to the University during the initial admission application filing period of October 1 through November 30 for the following Fall semester. Apply for the “Pre Recording Arts” option, not the “Recording Arts” option. Applications submitted after November will not be accepted. If you have not yet applied for admission, here is some additional contact information:

California State University, Chico
Admissions Telephone: (530) 898-6321
Financial Aid
Housing & Food Service
E-mail the University at info@csuchico.edu

Internships/Placement
The Recording Arts Option has been very successful in helping students obtain internships and employment throughout the industry. A formal internship is not a requirement for completion of the degree.

Required Computer Bundle
Students who choose the Option in Recording Arts will be required to purchase an Apple computer bundle. The department has worked with Apple to give students the best price on a MacBook Pro with bundled software and hardware.

Download this information and a typical 4-year plan (PDF): RA_Info