Music Studies Level II - Music Education (Certificate T0947)
Arts Division
Certificate T0947
Music Studies - Level II - Music Education certificate prepares students to pursue a career as a professional music educator through essential, foundational training in performance, theory, piano proficiency, and education courses. This program is most applicable to students wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate program in music education but is open to any student interested in developing a background in music and musicianship, which will support a range of music careers, including teaching, performance, therapy, and related fields in music.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of Music Studies - Level I Coursework | 13-16 | |
PLUS | ||
| Completion of Music Studies Level II - Music Education Coursework | 15 | |
| Total Units | 28-31 | |
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of Music Studies - Level I Coursework | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 110A | Music Fundamentals for Musicians | 4 |
| MUS 120 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 125 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUS 160 | Individual Instruction (.5 unit course. 1 unit required.) | 1 |
| MUS 170 | Piano I | 1 |
| Major Ensemble and/or Specialized Ensemble (2 Semesters) | 3-6 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Laboratory Band | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Men's Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Improvisation and Performance Choir | ||
| Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| Completion of Music Studies Level II - Music Education Coursework | ||
| Required Core: Theory and Musicianship | ||
| MUS 130 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 135 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUS 140 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUS 145 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| Required Core: Piano | 2 | |
| Piano II | ||
or MUS 171J | Piano II - Jazz and Pop | |
| Piano III | ||
or MUS 172J | Piano III - Jazz and Pop | |
| Required Core: Individual | 1 | |
| Individual Instruction * | ||
| OR | ||
| Applied Music for Major I * | ||
| OR | ||
| Applied Music for Major II * | ||
| Required Electives: Choose a minimum of 4 units; courses may be repeated | 4 | |
| Chamber Music | ||
| Collegiate Chorale | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Opera Scenes | ||
| Women's Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Ensemble | ||
| Laboratory Band | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Men's Vocal Ensemble | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Jazz Improvisation and Performance Choir | ||
| Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| String Ensemble | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | ||
| Brass Ensemble | ||
| Marching Band Winds | ||
| Marching Band Percussion | ||
| Total Units | 28-31 | |
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Elective | ||
| EDUC 10 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
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Course may be repeated to fulfill 1-unit Individual Instruction requirement

