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Bachelor of Music Teacher Preparation

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A music degree preparing students to teach music in schools.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Music Teacher Preparation. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Music teacher in elementary or secondary schools
college professor
careers in music

Curriculum

127-unit degree with music theory and musicianship
form and analysis
music technology
three-term history of Western music
performing ensembles each term
and vocal
instrumental and general music education preparing students for the Single Subject Credential in Music.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation with minimum GPA 2.5 for first-year applicants (transfers 2.4); foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES evaluation; English proof by TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 95
PTE 43 or SAT EBRW 550
or a waiver.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation with official transcripts (transfers: all prior colleges; high school too if under 60 units); foreign transcripts evaluated course-by-course by a NACES member (e.g. WES, The Evaluation Company)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5 (5.5 each section)
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 43
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Music Teacher Preparation. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,246 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Bakersfield
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Humanities
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	127
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.