»Music Education

• Small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratio
• Hands-on, community-based learning connects coursework to student teaching
• Paid University Intern Credential program available (in lieu of unpaid student teaching).
• Courses specific to the MAT Music Education Program are taught by Music Education faculty in Chapman's College of Performing Arts.

Special Note
Students who already possess a Single Subject or Multiple Subject teaching credential from California or any other U.S. state are not eligible for admission to the MAT Music Education program.

• Submit an online application (for Summer start only).
• A statement of intent, the prompt can be found within the application.
• A current resume or CV. 
• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• One set of official transcripts from all institutions the applicant has received (or will be receiving) a degree from. 
• Two letters of recommendation are required. 
• Submit passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent.
• Applicants must have a minimum admission grade point average of 3.000. Applicants with an admission grade point average between 2.750 and 2.990 may be considered for admission, and if admitted, will have a hold placed on their second term’s registration. Students must be in good academic standing to continue in the program. Students whose admission grade point average is below 2.750 will not be considered for admission for the Teacher Education master’s degree programs.
• Submit passing score on, or proof of registration for, the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) applicable to their credential area or equivalent.
• $60 application fee.

For more information on Teacher Education Program requirements, please visit our designated information page. Visit Chapman's website to submit your Graduate Program application here. 

Fieldwork and Graduation Requirements:

• Teacher Education Program Requirements
• Teacher Education Admission Testing Requirements

Additional Teacher Education Fieldwork Notes:

• All candidates will participate in a minimum of 600 fieldwork / clinical practice hours across the arc of the program.  

Course Sequence:

• 2022-2023 Graduate Catalog
• 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Interested in Applying? 

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The William D. Hall and Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Conservatory of Music provides aspiring musicians with a rigorous and progressive education of distinction for the professional and intellectual development of artists and scholars in a supportive, liberal arts environment. Our outstanding curriculum offers a musical and academic foundation that prepares our students for vibrant and diverse professional careers.