Introductory and Specific Music, Subject Matter Authorization

Holders of a Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing may secure an Introductory Music Subject Matter Authorization that allows the holder to teach the subject matter content typically included in curriculum guidelines and textbooks approved for study in grades 9 and below. This allows an employer to assign a teacher with an introductory music authorization to teach a class in which the curriculum is for grades 9 and below but the students in the class may be in grades K-12.

Specific Music Subject Matter Authorization that allows the holder to teach the specific subjects in grades preschool, K-12, and classes organized primarily for adults.

For other requirements governing issuance of this authorization, consult the Teacher Education section of this catalog or contact the School of Education Student Services Center.

Complete each of the following courses or equivalent as approved by the Music Department Advisor

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Lower Division Required Courses
MUS 101	Introducing Music	3
MUS 109		1
MUS 110	Music Fundamentals	3
MUS 120	Beginning Voice Class	1
MUS 122	Beginning Guitar Class	1
MUS 180	Individual Lessons	1
MUS 210		3
MUS 280	Individual Lessons	1
Upper Division Required Courses
MUS 325	Conducting	3
MUS 333	Foundations in Music Education	3
Select one of the following: 1		3
MUS 420	Vocal & Choral Techniques
MUS 421	Instrumental Methods: MUS ED
Ensemble Requirement
Complete one of the University's large performing ensembles for at least four semesters 2		4
Total Hours		27

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Students wishing for an Introductory Subject Matter Authorization may select MUS 420 Vocal & Choral Techniques or MUS 421 Instrumental Methods: MUS ED. Students wishing for a Specific Subject Matter Authorization in instrumental music must select MUS 421 Instrumental Methods: MUS ED, while students wishing for a specific subject matter authorization in vocal music must select MUS 420 Vocal & Choral Techniques.

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These ensembles include orchestra, chorus, chamber singers, jubilee choir, bands, and jazz ensemble (1,1,1,1). For orchestra, for example complete MUS 176 Orchestra, MUS 276 Orchestra, MUS 376 Orchestra, and MUS 476 Orchestra.