Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 University Catalog

Music, B.M. - Pedagogy (Pre-credential) Subplan/Option: 131 units

Offered by: College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, Music Department

Major Required
Subplan/Option Required

Subplan/Option Electives
General Education Requirements

In order to progress in the major, the department requires students to earn a C- or better in any individual Major Required course. In order to graduate, the university requires an overall core GPA of 2.0. Students must also complete, within the first 4 semesters as a music major: MU 1040 , MU 1121A , MU 1131A , MU 1201 , and MU 2211A , plus a minimum of 2 primary ensemble units.

This curriculum is intended for those who wish to teach music in schools. The Pedagogy (Pre-credential) Option is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as meeting the requirement for Subject Matter Competence in Music. Completing this degree (with a GPA of at least 2.75) satisfies 2 of 7 factors required to earn a single Subject Credential.

Students in the CPP Department of Music are required to participate in a primary performing ensemble each semester they are enrolled in studio and performance seminar. In addition to participating in a primary ensemble, students are strongly encouraged to participate in a secondary ensemble to enrich their learning and breadth of repertory. See department for assigned primary ensemble.

Major Required: 54 units

Subplan/Option Required: 32 units

Subplan/Option Electives: 9 units

Performance Ensembles: 5 units

MU 3410A through MU 3690L - “PRIMARY” ENSEMBLES (1) (5 units required)

Choose 5 units from assigned Primary Ensemble (Students must be enrolled in a Performance Ensemble while enrolled in Studio).

Additional Expertise: 4 units

Students extend performance specialties with any 4 units below:

MU 1161A - Jazz Improvisation, Beginning (1)
MU 2610 - Diction for Singers (2)
MU 3410A through MU 3690L - “SECONDARY” ENSEMBLES (1 unit each)
MU 3681 - Interpretation for Singers (2)

Ensembles

Primary and Secondary ensembles are assigned from this list, based on the student’s primary instrument (see below).

GUITAR

PIANO

PRIMARY ENSEMBLE (REQUIRED)
MU 3480A - Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3485L - Cal Poly Pomona Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3450A - Collaborative Piano (1)
MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
SECONDARY ENSEMBLE (RECOMMENDED)
MU 3590A - Electronic Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)

MARIACHI INSTRUMENTS

COMMERCIAL PERCUSSION/KEYBOARD/ELECTRIC GUITAR & BASS

CLASSICAL PERCUSSION

PRIMARY ENSEMBLE (REQUIRED)
MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1) or
MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1)
(placement determined by audition)
SECONDARY ENSEMBLE (RECOMMENDED)
MU 3430A - Percussion Ensemble (1)
MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)

WOODWINDS

PRIMARY ENSEMBLE (REQUIRED)
MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1) or
MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1)
(placement determined by audition)
SECONDARY ENSEMBLE (RECOMMENDED)
MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
MU 3420A - Woodwind Ensemble (1)
MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)

BRASS

PRIMARY ENSEMBLE (REQUIRED)
MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1) or
MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1)
(placement determined by audition)
SECONDARY ENSEMBLE (RECOMMENDED)
MU 3410A - Brass Ensemble (1)
MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)

General Education Requirements: 48 units

Students should view their Degree Progress Report (DPR) for information regarding their General Education requirements. Unless specific GE courses are required for their major, please refer to the list of approved courses in the General Education Program in the University Catalog, https://catalog.cpp.edu. When viewing the catalog, students should select the catalog year associated with the GE requirements listed in their Degree Progress Report.

Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units)

At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Critical Thinking

Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units)

At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. Physical Sciences
2. Life Sciences
3. Laboratory Activity
4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
5. Science and Technology Synthesis

Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units)

At least 3 units from each sub-area and 3 additional units from sub-areas 1 and/or 2
1. Visual and Performing Arts
2. Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization
3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis

Area D. Social Sciences (9 units)

At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. U.S. History and American Ideals
2. U.S. Constitution and California Government
4. Social Science Synthesis

Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)

Area F. Ethnic Studies (3 units)

American Institutions: 6 units

Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Areas D1 and D2.

Graduation Writing Test

The Graduation Writing Test (GWT) is suspended until Fall 2025. Students entering Cal Poly Pomona before Fall 2025 are not required to take the Graduation Writing Test.

Summer Sponsored Experience: 0 unit

CPU 3003 - Cal Poly Pomona Undergraduate Sponsored Summer Experience (0)