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Music Education
The Music Education Program at San José State University's School of Music and Dance has been noted for its outstanding preparation of music teachers. With newly revised undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education, SJSU brings teachers, performers, and scholars into the 21st century through the proven use of pedagogies as well as new in novations and technologies. SJSU music education graduates are leaders in their field. They have successful programs, serve in leadership positions, and pass on the love of music and music education to others.
Music education students perform in all music ensembles, and one of the unique aspects of our ensembles and program is the emphasis placed on the importance of performance and musicianship. Methods and conducting courses are all taught by experts, artist-teachers, and music education faculty.
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Masters of Arts in Music
Minor in Music
- Diana Hollinger, coordinator
Kara Ireland D’Ambrosio
What does the Bachelor of Music in music education prepare me to do?
The BM in music education is a four-year professional degree that prepares you to teach in the public schools.
What is the credential program?
The credential program is a fifth year of study that follows the BM. You must complete this program to receive a California teaching credential, which is required in order to teach in the California public schools.
What sort of music will I be able to teach with a credential?
Any music, K-12. The SJSU BM in music education comprehensively prepares you by means of fundamentals courses in all instruments as well as voice, pedagogy, and pre-professional experience.
Are there scholarships for music education students?
Yes; music education students are eligible for all music scholarships. All music students who participate in the Spartan Marching Band automatically receive $500 a year. Also, through the San José Music Project, 10 to 12 fellowships of $4500 each are given yearly to music education students to work in schools surrounding the university. Along with this project, a graduate assistantship is awarded to one Master of Arts student in music education to help oversee these fellowships.
