Bachelor of Art in Music - Music Education

The CSU Bakersfield Music Program contributes to the musical, intellectual, and cultural environment of the university and surrounding region through programs of study and courses for music majors, minors, general education students, and liberal studies students; music electives for non-majors; and concerts, recitals, workshops, and festivals that provide performance opportunities for students and feature distinguished guest artists. The program offers a robust undergraduate musical education set within a broader liberal arts curriculum. The Bachelor of Arts in Music, Music Education Emphasis rests upon foundational studies in performance, music theory and analysis, musicianship, music history and literature, and music technology. Atop this foundation is substantial preparation in vocal, instrumental, and general music education that readies students for the Single Subject Credential Program in Music and the teaching profession.

An international applicant who just completed high school must have a GPA of at least 2.5 out of a 4.0 scale from a secondary school. An international applicant who attended any post-secondary institution must have a GPA of at least 2.4 (a “C” or better where “A” = 4.0) from a college or university with 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed. For an admission to a graduate program, applicants must have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music, General Music Emphasis are approved for study on a primary instrument (including voice) by audition at the beginning of the degree. The primary instrument is used in studio instruction, ensemble performance, and, if applicable, the culminating activity. Note: No course grade below a “C” in the major will be applicable or acceptable for fulfilling degree requirements.