10.1 General Description of Program

The San Jose State University School of Music & Dance offers a program for the preparation of K-12 music teachers that has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the National Association of Schools of Music. Graduates of this program are in demand throughout the state in public and private education, and job placement is currently at 100 percent. Although the music credential is under the "secondary" credential area in the College of Education, it is the credential program that certifies music specialists at all levels, K-12. All public school music teachers must hold the K-12 California music credential. While SJSU provides two areas of emphasis, the California K-12 credential allows individuals to teach any public school music courses, and SJSU students are prepared accordingly.

10.2 Academic Preparation

Students who elect to prepare for the K-12 single subject secondary credential in music must complete a five-year program at the university. The first four years are in the School of Music & Dance (BM in Music Education). During the fifth year of study the student completes professional courses and student teaching through the College of Education.

Students in music education must complete the core and support music courses required of all School of Music & Dance music majors. Additionally, they must complete courses to pass subject matter competency required for admission to the College of Education. Starting in the fall of 2005, the following courses are required for preparation and admittance into the Single Subject Credential Program:

Musc 1AB, 2AB, 3AB, and 4AB	Music Systems I, II, III, and IV	12
Musc 30-37 and 130-137	Lessons	8
Musc 150A, 152, 153, or 154	Major Ensemble	8
Musc 13	Music Technology	1
Musc 40A, 140B-C, or 148A-C	Improvisation	2
Musc 12, 110, and 111	Music History	9
Musc 25AB	Music in World Cultures	3
Musc 120	Worlds of Jazz	3
Musc 102	Orchestration	3
Musc 103	Form and Analysis	3
Musc 147AB	Beginning/Advanced Conducting	4
MuEd 140	Foundations of Music Education	3
MuEd 142	Introduction to Music Education	1
Musc 150-161	Ensemble outside major area	2
	AND

Instrumental Emphasis:
Musc 26A	Voice Fundamentals	1
Musc 28	Guitar Fundamentals	1
Musc 125A	String Fundamentals	2
Musc 125B	Woodwind Fundamentals	2
Musc 125C	Brass Fundamentals	2
Musc 125D	Percussion Fundamentals	1
Musc 126	Marching Band Techniques	1
MuEd 170A	Teaching Instrumental Music	2
MuEd 175	Practicum in Music Education	3
	OR

Choral/General Emphasis:
Musc 28	Guitar Fundamentals	1
Musc 125A	String Fundamentals	1
Musc 125B	String Fundamentals	1
Musc 125C	Brass Fundamentals	1
Musc 125D	Percussion Fundamentals	1
Musc 141AB	Applied Lyric Diction	2
Musc 185A	Music for Children	3
MuEd 170B	Teaching Choral Music	2
MuEd 175	Practicum in Music Education	3

Credential candidates must pass all proficiencies (piano, ear training, sight singing, conducting, and fundamentals courses). Progress will be monitored through an advisement sheet held by the Coordinator of Music Education, and updated during your advisement meetings.

10.3 Advising of Music Education Major and Credential Students

All students who plan to work toward the K-12 California music credential must attend music education meetings each semester and meet with the Music Education Coordinator for advisement periodically. These essential meetings inform the student of any changes in departmental or state requirements that affect the credential candidates, and will allow you to stay on track in the scheduling of your classes. Additionally, all music education majors must belong to the SJSU MENC Collegiate Chapter (see Student Organizations, 9.2).

10.4 Music Education Assessment Portfolio and Exit/Entrance Interview

The Music Education Portfolio is meant to be a collection of resources that will serve you as you begin your career, and a way to collect materials to apply for the fifth year of study (below). It should demonstrate your knowledge as a musician and teacher. It will be your portfolio, so be creative in developing this document. The following must be included, but you may also decide to include other items:

A. Introduction/Cover Letter stating who you are and the nature of your professional goals.

B. Resume.

C. CBEST Scores

D. Letters of recommendation (at least three) reflecting different areas of expertise (i.e., from a professor, classroom teacher, principal, employer, or superintendent).

E. Statement of Music Education Philosophy.

F. Section with notes and materials from fundamental courses, music education courses, and other courses that may serve you as a teacher.

G. 2-3 sample lesson plans, projects, tests, or student assessments developed by you.

At the completion of your program, you will present your portfolio at an exit/entrance interview with the Coordinator of Music Education. During this interview you may also complete application materials for the fifth year of study credential program (below).

10.5 The Fifth Year Credential Program

Admission to the fifth year of study for the credential includes the following requirements:

A. Subject matter competency, achieved through:

1. Completion of a state-approved music education bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (such as SJSU).