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»Master of Arts in Teaching + Single Subject Teaching Credential: Music Education

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Chapman University’s MAT Music Education program offers an integrated pathway to earn both a Single Subject teaching credential in music and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Designed for individuals who aspire to teach music at the elementary, middle school, or high school level, the program combines comprehensive coursework with in-classroom fieldwork to prepare skilled and reflective music educators.

Program Mission

Chapman’s teacher education programs aim to prepare educators who:

  • Use integrated, developmentally appropriate, and critical pedagogies

  • Collaborate effectively within diverse educational settings

  • Inspire student growth through the arts and education

Future Educators

This program is ideal for those who wish to teach music as a single subject in K–12 public schools. Coursework specific to the MAT Music Education program is taught by music education faculty from Chapman’s College of Performing Arts, providing candidates with a strong foundation in both musicianship and teaching.

Important Note:
Applicants who already hold 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.

View all teaching credentials offered at Chapman University.

Why Attallah College?

  • Small Class Sizes
    Low student-to-faculty ratios for personalized learning
  • Flexible Schedule
    Evening classes held once a week (4 p.m. or 7 p.m.) to accommodate working professionals
  • Financial Support
    Tuition assistance, fellowship opportunities, and Golden State Teacher Grant options
  • Individualized Attention
    Tailored instruction and one-on-one support
  • Hands-On Learning
    Community-based experiences that integrate coursework with student teaching
  • Diverse Program Offerings
    Combined credential + master’s programs in elementary, secondary, special education, and music education

Where Our Graduates Teach

Chapman’s MAT Music Education alumni are employed in districts across Southern California, including:

  • Orange Unified School District
  • Santa Ana Unified School District
  • Tustin Unified School District
  • Corona-Norco Unified School District
  • Irvine Unified School District
  • Los Angeles Unified School District

 

Keila Gabrielle San Pedro ’22, MAT ’23
Keila Gabrielle San Pedro ’22, MAT ’23
"As a lifelong learner, Chapman's MAT Music Education program satisfied my thirst for knowledge while also preparing me to become the teacher I dreamed of becoming."

 

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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.

Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music

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.

 
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MA in Teaching

To learn more about Attallah College's MA in Teaching program, please register for an Information Session.