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K-12Teacher Prep

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Cert. Music Teacher Prep

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BA Theatre Arts

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BA Music

Instrumental Performance

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BA Music

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Music Composition/Music Production

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Minor Inclusive and Social Justice Performance

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Cert. Music Teacher Prep

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K-12Teacher Prep

Teacher Preparation

•Direct pathway toward California’s Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music, authorizing K–12 music instruction

•Includes classroom observation and teaching hours in Bay Area schools

Curriculum

•31 units across music-education foundations, conducting, secondary instrument techniques, and teaching methods

•Methods coursework covers elementary, instrumental, and choral music education

School Info

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3.20

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

9.8K

Enrollment

$71K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,454

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,293

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$36,596

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,320

After aid

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Program Highlights

Teacher Preparation

•Direct pathway toward California’s Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music, authorizing K–12 music instruction

•Includes classroom observation and teaching hours in Bay Area schools

Curriculum

•31 units across music-education foundations, conducting, secondary instrument techniques, and teaching methods

•Methods coursework covers elementary, instrumental, and choral music education

Program Highlights

Teacher Preparation

•Direct pathway toward California’s Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music, authorizing K–12 music instruction

•Includes classroom observation and teaching hours in Bay Area schools

Curriculum

•31 units across music-education foundations, conducting, secondary instrument techniques, and teaching methods

•Methods coursework covers elementary, instrumental, and choral music education

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Spring 2027

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Freshman applications openTransfer applications openJul 1, 2026

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Freshman application deadlineTransfer application deadlineOct 15, 2026

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Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Spring 2027 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume

•Standalone applicants submit a curriculum vitae or resume

Letters of Recommendation

•Standalone applicants provide contact information for two references, who later submit recommendations

Statement

•Standalone applicants submit a two- to three-page double-spaced statement describing their music background, training, and reasons for becoming a K–12 music teacher

Transcript

•Standalone applicants submit unofficial transcripts from prior higher-education institutions

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Good to Know

Application Paths

•Complete the certificate while enrolled in CSUEB’s BA or MA in Music, or apply as a standalone graduate-certificate student through Cal State Apply

•The 31-unit curriculum prepares candidates for the California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music

What's The Process

Admission

•No audition or interview is published as a certificate admission requirement

•BA and MA Music students follow their degree’s admission requirements

•Standalone applicants must already hold a bachelor’s degree

School Info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

97%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

9.8K

Enrollment

$71K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,454

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,293

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$36,596

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,320

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Teacher Preparation

•Direct pathway toward California’s Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music, authorizing K–12 music instruction

•Includes classroom observation and teaching hours in Bay Area schools

Curriculum

•31 units across music-education foundations, conducting, secondary instrument techniques, and teaching methods

•Methods coursework covers elementary, instrumental, and choral music education

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