Bachelor of Arts - Music - Education

The California State University, Bakersfield's Music Program contributes to the musical, intellectual, and cultural environment of the university and surrounding region through programs of study and courses for music majors, minors, general education students, and liberal studies students; music electives for non-majors; and concerts, recitals, workshops, and festivals that provide performance opportunities for students and feature distinguished guest artists. The Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a robust undergraduate musical education set within a broader liberal arts curriculum. This program rests upon foundational studies in performance, music theory and analysis, musicianship, music history and literature, and music technology. 

The Music Education emphasis offers substantial preparation in vocal, instrumental, and general music education that readies students for the Single Subject Credential Program in Music and the teaching profession.