Undergraduate Studies in Music
Fresno State Catalog: Music Education Option, B.M.
Music Education Barrier
As part of the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education all students should possess
and be able to demonstrate skills in sight-reading, sight-singing, playing simple
piano accompaniment, and perform at a proficient level on their primary instrument.
As such, students are required to take and pass the Music Education Barrier prior
to the last semester of the degree. Students are allotted TWO attempts. * In order
to pass, all parts of the barrier must be passed. The barrier will be given every
semester. More information on what and how to prepare for the Music Education Barrier
can be found at this link Music Education Barrier Packet
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree in Music, students enter the Teaching
Credential program to complete appropriate coursework and student teaching (34 Units
Total) to receive their teaching credential. Specific courses are listed below.
- Applicants must complete two pre-requisite courses prior to entering the credential
program. Students must take MUS 50 or Equivalent Course. This course is built into
the B.M Music Education Option. *Note this is also required to be considered Subject Matter Proficient.
- Students entering the credential program must also take CI 149---Research Based Planning
and Instruction. This course is not a requirement for graduation in the Bachelor degree
but is a pre-requisite for the credential program, meaning it will not count toward the credential but you
cannot enter, or complete, the credential without it.
- Students who completed degrees at Fresno State in Music as a Liberal Art, Composition,
or Performance are required to show subject matter proficiency through other means.
In most cases this means passing the CSET in Music.
- ALL teachers in California MUST exhibit basic skills competency (*CBEST) prior to
teaching in California schools. Students in Music Ed MUST display this competency
prior to admission to the credential program.
**The following units are completed post-baccalaureate within the Teaching Credential
program
Professional Education
(includes student teaching)
- CI 151: Social Context of Teaching - 3 units
- CI 152: Educational Psychology - 3 units
- LEE 157: Teaching English Learners in the Secondary Classroom - 3 units
- CI 161: Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching: Music - 3 units
- EHD 155A: Initial Student Teaching - 4 units
- EHD 154A: Initial Student Teaching Seminar - 1 unit
- SPED 158: Differentiated Instruction in Inclusive Settings - 3 units
- LEE 156: Content Area Literacy and Communication in Secondary Classrooms - 3 units
- EHD 155B: Student Teaching in Secondary School - 10 units
- EHD 154B: Final Student Teaching Seminar - 1 unit
Applying to the Teaching Credential Program
You should start the process of applying to the Kremen School of Education during
your senior year when it is clear you will meet the Subject Matter Proficiency. The
process, designated time periods and deadlines are listed on the Kremen website.
Steps to apply
- Apply for readmission to the university through Cal State Apply
- Complete the application from the Kremen School of Education
- Complete the CBEST (and CSET if necessary)*** The CBEST should be taken during your sophomore or junior year. If you must take the CSET, schedule it early during the year before applying to the
credential program. Failure to do so could delay admission to the credential program.
- Attend Kremen School of Education orientation, if required. Several meetings are held
each semester and are published on their website.
- Schedule an Interview with Dr. Emily Mason or Dr. Tony Mowrer. This interview must be completed before the Kremen School of Education priority
deadline. *Applicants who have not completed an interview will not be considered
for admission.
The school of education will NOT consider/accept incomplete applications, including
completion of the CBEST/CSET/Certificate of Clearance/TB Test/References, etc. Plan
in a way that allows you to complete the application in a timely manner.
CBEST
Basic skills (reading, writing, math) are required of ALL California teachers. The
CBEST is one pathway to showing basic skills, but it is not the only way. Another
path has opened that includes a B or better in a combination of classes. The specifics
are listed on the application website under basic skills.
**If you do not meet the alternate coursework option, take the CBEST!
CSET
Single-Subject-Matter-Proficiency is required of all Single-Subject teachers (including music). Students
are required to complete the Music Ed program at Fresno State OR take the CSET if
not completing a degree in Music Ed. Students not completing a Music Ed degree at
Fresno State and who wish to apply to Fresno State’s credential program will be required
to take parts of the Music CSET. If you plan to apply to another credential program,
you may have to take additional coursework in lieu of the CSET or take the CSET in
Music.
Intern Credential Policy
Individuals on a temporary permit (STSP/PIP) will not be accepted as interns at Fresno
State, and they should plan to attend a different university to complete their credential.
Possible Acceptance
Students may be accepted to the Music Internship in the Single-Subject Credential
Program provided they meet ALL of the following:
- Student has completed a degree/option in Music Education and/or passed the Music CSET
- Student has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Student is enrolled in the credential program in a traditional manner, i.e. no STSP/PIP.
- Student has completed EHD155A, as well as other typical 1st semester credential courses:
CI 151, CI 152, LEE 157.
- Student has NOT completed a semester/year on a STSP/PIP OR, if they have, they left
the position in a positive manner and can provide appropriate documentation.
- Hours completed with a STSP/PIP may not be counted toward a Single-Subject Credential
at Fresno State.
