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Music Education B.A.
The objectives of this department are to help the student gain an understanding and appreciation of the musical heritage of man, and to provide leisure-time, cultural and artistic activities, such as group music experiences and intelligent listening to aid the student in acquiring the knowledge, techniques, and skills necessary for performers, composers, church musicians, and teachers.
Programs Offered
Music Education
Bachelor of Arts
Quick Facts
Level
Undergraduate
Location
La Sierra Campus
Duration
116 Units
Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Music
Description:
Graduates of this program are qualified to teach all educational levels with some additional education classes. Graduate training and teacher certification is required for teaching at the elementary and high school levels. Studying while on the job is common. For employment in higher education, a master’s or doctoral degree is usually preferred.
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Career Outlook
1% Job Market Growth
$64,290 Median Wage
Very Diverse
The median annual wage for middle school teachers was $64,290 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $47,490, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $104,410.
In May 2023, the median annual wages for middle school teachers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
- Elementary and secondary schools; local $64,890
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- Music Directors and Composers2
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants1
- Financial Managers1
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters1
Our Alumni Work Here
- Decatur Sunnyside Seventh-Day Adventist Church1
- Southeastern California Conference1
- Stanford Law Offices SC1
- Xango LLC1
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate skill as solo and ensemble performers who can work as a professional educator.
- Demonstrate specific knowledge in music theory, music history, and instrumental or vocal pedagogy to provide a basis for a professional career as a music educator.
- Demonstrate the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music.
- Work collaboratively and as leaders in music interpretation.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of music history within their area of specialization and an acquaintance with the history, cultural background and repertories beyond that area, including a wide selection of Western and world music literature.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of music technology and its application to their area of specialization.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate skills and knowledge acquired over the course of an undergraduate education for the purpose of effectively teaching music to K-12 students in the SDA and public schools, in compliance with the competencies established by the California Department of Education.
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Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Middle School Teachers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm (visited April 17, 2024).
