Music Secondary Teaching Emphasis

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 (two or more semesters before) completion of their degrees.

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.

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Course listing

Note: Emphasis courses are additional courses that are to be completed alongside the general education and parent program requirements as dictated by the Fresno Pacific University catalog. Please review the course requirements for baccalaureate programs and the general education summary in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

Required Courses (22 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

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.