The Music Industry Certificate of Completion is provided for students through Coastline College’s Special Programs and Services office. This program is a pathway course of study culminating in competent, entry-level job preparedness with a focus on knowledge, practical skills, and personal responsibility.

Courses in this program will be taught by Special Programs music faculty with assistance and mentoring from field professionals. Students will enroll in a series of courses and required participation in a final collaborative performance to earn a Music Certificate of Completion. After receiving this certification, students will have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to work in an entry-level music industry position such as usher, assistant stage manager, sound/lighting technician, or instrument technician.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

✔ Demonstrate skills and experience required to take part in a variety of entry-level music industry jobs.
✔ Independently recall and perform best practices while participating in music industry-related activities independently or with faculty, managers, customers, fellow work staff, and students.