Music Education

The certificate is an introductory program for students planning careers in music education for grades K-12

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To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• three years of experience in any band or choir

Career Information:

This certificate prepares a student for careers in music education, grades K-12, in paraprofessional roles such as a docent, tutor, or instructional assistant.

• Units: 0.5
• Hours: 9 hours LEC
• Prerequisite: MUFHL 321 (Basic Musicianship) with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, AND three years of experience in either band or choir.
• Catalog Date: June 1, 2021

This course is a survey of the resources used in the music education profession as a band or choir teacher. It introduces the basic skills necessary to teach beginning band or choir. Topics include creating lesson plans, classroom management, and basic conducting patterns.

• Units: 0.5 - 4
• Hours: 30 - 300 hours LAB
• Prerequisite: None.
• Enrollment Limitation: Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to the instrumental/voice instruction field with a cooperating site supervisor. Students are advised to consult with the Music Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
• Advisory: Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLW 340.
• Catalog Date: June 1, 2021

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of instrumental/voice instruction. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in associate degree level or certificate occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce, completion of Title 5 required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site, and developing workplace skills and competencies.

During the semester, the student is required to complete 37.5 hours of related paid work experience, or 30 hours of related unpaid work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 37.5 or 30 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. All students are required to attend the first class meeting, a mid-semester meeting, and a final meeting. Additionally, students who have not already successfully completed a Work Experience course will be required to attend weekly orientations while returning participants may meet individually with the instructor as needed. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when there are new or expanded learning objectives. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.