MUS 56 - Introduction to Music Teaching

    Recent Professors
    C. Keenan
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MUS 1A; MUS 7A
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Orientation to the role of music teacher in public schools. Observation of teacher-pupil interaction, instructional approaches, and classroom management in elementary through secondary schools. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in K-12 music classrooms, including cooperation with instructor-approved certificated music teachers. Fieldwork hours must be evenly divided among elementary, intermediate, and high school levels and include choral, instrumental, and general classroom music. This course requires verification of measles vaccination and pertussis, freedom of tuberculosis, and verification of flu vaccination within the past 12 months. Designed for music majors with an interest in music education.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:00pm–12:50pm