Music Education, BM

The Music Education major will prepare students for careers working in K-12 settings teaching general, choral, and instrumental music. Candidates for the Music Education major will complete the state-approved subject-matter competency requirement from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) through required music coursework. As a state-approved teacher preparation program, the requirements for the Music Subject Matter (MSM) Program are subject to revision at any time by state or federal law. Music Education majors will be eligible to obtain a California teaching credential, by completing the music education professional methods courses (MUS 282, MUS 405, MUS 344/345, MUS 476/479, MUS 473, MUS 475) with fieldwork and student teaching.Students choosing the Music Education major must additionally be admitted into the Credential program for Single Subject Credential. Students who do not meet the credential requirements may not be able to complete the major due to accreditation requirements.Candidates must complete all credential and state requirements to be eligible for a credential. Credential requirements can be obtained from the School of Music's Music Education advisors and the School of Education's credential program advisors.