Overview

Department of Music / Department of Music is located in Hayward, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	12

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Varies Comp Exam Required Project, recital, or thesis

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20

Applied

11

Accepted

4

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 2nd	March 2nd	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 in field; audition or work sample; 2 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	March 2
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

17

Total Graduate Students

23%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.65%
Black or African American	23.53%
White or Caucasian	17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	5.88%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5.88%
Unknown	5.88%

Gender

Male (58%)

Female (41%)

Faculty

33

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 26

Male (25)

Female (8)

Location & Contact

Address 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA  94542-3000
United States

Contact Buddy James
Chair
Email: buddy.james@csueastbay.edu
Phone: 510-885-3149

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