Music Education
The Music Education program prepares students to become inspiring K–12 music teachers. Students gain practical training in conducting, instrumental, choral, and general music teaching while completing coursework that also counts toward the B.A. in Music. Graduates leave ready to earn a California teaching credential and to begin their careers in the classroom.
Students receive education in a variety of musical disciplines and pedagogical approaches, including choral, instrumental, general, and world music. The program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Currently it may be obtained in two ways:
- While pursuing a Bachelor of Art (B.A) in Music at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ. Students must be admitted into the B.A. in Music degree in order to start this certificate.
- As a graduate certificate, for all applicants already in possession of a Bachelor's degree.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach the main music office - phone: (510) 885-3135, email: music@csueastbay.edu. Do you have questions about the music education curriculum? Contact Dr. John Eros, advisor for Music Education - phone: 510-885-3149; email: john.eros@csueastbay.edu.
Certificate Unit-Outline [31 units]
Secondary Techniques
Six (6) units in performance and pedagogy of standard orchestral instruments, voice, and guitar are required
Conducting
Six (6) units of developmental basic skills in conducting, as well as more specific skills for choral and instrumental settings are required
Music Education Core Courses
The following ten (10) units are required of all music education students:
Music Teaching and Learning
These required nine (9) units focus on specific disciplines within music teaching and learning. They are designed to prepare future music educators to teach in a variety of K-12 areas, including instrumental, choral, and elementary music teaching settings.