Music Major (Bachelor of Music)
A student seeking a music major must complete 77 quarter hours in the core, all baccalaureate degree requirements, and the general studies requirements as outlined in this bulletin. A concentration is not required for this major. Students who are considering graduate studies are strongly encouraged to take the general GRE.
Students seeking a BMus degree with a major in music may choose to add a performance concentration or one of two concentrations in music education leading to K-12 Washington State teaching certification. State certification is available in choral or instrumental music. Requirements for all concentrations are outlined below. The Preparation for BEd (Bachelor of Education) concentration prepares the student for to a second bachelor’s degree in education. Requirements for the BEd degree (55 credits) are listed in the Education and Psychology section of this bulletin. The Preparation for MIT (Master of Initial Teaching) concentration prepares the student for admission to a one-year MIT degree. Requirements for the MIT degree (47 credits) are listed in the WWU Graduate Bulletin. Guidelines for both options are available from the School of Education and Psychology.
Adventist Education certification requires specific classes in Health, Religion, and Theology. See
Education and Psychology section of this bulletin.
Core Requirements:
Performance Concentration
In addition to the core requirements, an additional 25 applied music credits must be completed in the primary performance area—for a total of 40 applied music credits. Twenty of these credits must be distributed over at least five quarters.
MUPF 127 credits may not apply toward that total.
Required Courses:
| | Applied Music (one area) | 25 |
| MUPF 387 | Junior Recital | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25 |
BEd Preparation for Music Education Teacher Certification Concentration
In addition to the core requirements, students must complete 28-29 credits and choose one of the following two emphases, depending on certification goals. The five applied music credits required in this concentration are in addition to the 15 contained within the core. Therefore, the total number of applied credits—in one area—is 20.
Instrumental Emphasis
Required Courses:
| | Instrumental Techniques and Methods Classes | 8 |
| | Voice Performance Studies | 3 |
| | Conducting | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Choral Emphasis
Required Courses:
| MUED 251 | Singer's Diction | 1 |
| MUED 252 | Singer's Diction | 1 |
| MUED 253 | Singer's Diction | 1 |
| MUED 354 | Vocal Techniques and Methods | 3 |
| | Keyboard Performance Studies | 6 |
| | Conducting | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Required Courses:
| MUED 395 | Elementary School Music Methods and Materials | 3 |
| MUED 396 | Secondary Music Methods | 3 |
| | Applied Music | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
MIT Preparation for Music Education Teacher Certification Concentration
In addition to the core requirements, students must complete 45-46 credits and choose one of the following two emphases, depending on certification goals. The five applied music credits required in this concentration are in addition to the 15 contained within the core. Therefore, the total number of applied credits—in one area—is 20.
Instrumental Emphasis
Required Courses:
| | Instrumental Techniques and Methods Classes | 8 |
| | Voice Performance Studies | 3 |
| | Conducting | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Choral Emphasis
Required Courses:
| MUED 251 | Singer's Diction | 1 |
| MUED 252 | Singer's Diction | 1 |
| MUED 253 | Singer's Diction | 1 |
| MUED 354 | Vocal Techniques and Methods | 3 |
| | Keyboard Performance Studies | 6 |
| | Conducting | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
One-Year Master of Initial Teaching (MIT) Prerequisites
Required Courses:
| EDUC 211 | Introduction to and Foundations of Education | 4 |
| EDUC 250 | Introduction to the Teaching Practices and Technology | 2 |
| EDUC 365 | Secondary Classroom Management | 4 |
| EDUC 395 | Secondary Methods of Instruction I | 2 |
| EDUC 450 | Introduction to Student Teaching: Clinical Practice | 1 |
| HIST 386 | Cultures of the Pacific Northwest | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Required Courses:
| MUED 395 | Elementary School Music Methods and Materials | 3 |
| MUED 396 | Secondary Music Methods | 3 |
| | Applied Music | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |