The CSUB Music curriculum provides comprehensive training in performance, music theory, music history, and music education to prepare students for a wide range of careers as professional musicians, music educators or a host of other jobs in varied fields. Music is a rich major, where students hone problem solving skills in the practice room, learn to work collaboratively in rehearsals, discover the history of the western world through music literature courses, and explore creativity and critical thinking in music theory courses. The broad skills attained while studying music are the exact skills that are most valuable when one enters the work force.

Degree Objectives

Students who study music at CSU Bakersfield can earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in General Music or Music Education. Additionally, students who wish to continue music making in college can participate in our various performance ensembles or choose to take a series of academic, performance and applied courses to complete a minor in music.