Music has the ability to enhance virtually any aspect of life, including our ability to learn. Thus, music teachers not only offer musical instruction, they offer skills useful in studying other subjects. The secondary teaching emphasis offers you the tools necessary to train future musicians.
Highlights
- This emphasis offers a comprehensive study of skills in band and orchestral instruments: brass, strings, woodwinds and percussion.
- Additional courses focus on electronic music, conducting, vocal pedagogy and music education.
Career opportunities
The secondary teaching emphasis is intended specifically for students who plan to teach in a music program in grades K-12.
Course listing
Required Courses (22-26 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 340 | Brass Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 341 | String Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 342 | Woodwind Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 343 | Percussion Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 411 | Scoring and Arranging | 3 |
| MUS 412 | Studies in Music Education | 3 |
| MUS 450 | Conducting I | 3 |
| MUS 451 | Conducting II | 3 |
| MUS 460 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
Two semesters of MUS 115 - Vocal Performance Workshop is required for music education students whose primary instrument is voice.
Teacher Education Program Information
Students who are interested in applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program should consult with their academic advisors and/or contact the Regional Enrollment Office prior to (2 or more semesters before) completion of their degrees.
Admissions Requirements:
Applicants to the Teacher Education Program are required to complete the following in order to be considered for admission.
- Online application
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A written request to waive the GPA requirement can be submitted for Program Director consideration.
- Three letters of reference
- Personal statement documenting experience working with youth LA 385 - Critical Approaches to Teaching is recommended to students, as it provides school-based experiences with youth that meet this requirement.
- Verifications of negative TB test and Certificate of Clearance.
Testing Requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the required tests prior to admission to the credential program. Students must meet established testing requirements to progress into the student teaching or internship phase of the Teacher Education Program.
- Passing results on CBEST
- Passing results on CSET for area of credential
Required Co-requisite Courses
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the required co-requisite courses as part of their undergraduate programs. If not completed prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program, the equivalent graduate-level courses can be added to a student’s academic plan for the credential program.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LANG 340 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| PSY 355 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PS 120 or HIST 150 | American Politics and Society or American Civilization | 3 |