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The undergraduate Music Education teacher-training program at the School of Music and Dance has earned recognition as a California State model curriculum due to its creative approach, high job placement rate for new educators, and alignment with current State and National Music Content Standards.
Every graduate who has fulfilled degree and credential requirements has secured teaching positions across Southern California and other regions. The program offers students a well-rounded music education foundation through coursework in: music theory, ear training, technology applications, composition techniques, orchestration, conducting, musical analysis, repertoire studies, music history, diverse cultural traditions, choral and instrumental pedagogy, general music instruction methods, hands-on teaching practicums, field experience in classroom settings, and involvement in various ensemble performances.