1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BAE in Music: Instrumental, Choral, General/Elementary or Secondary Education
(132 or 159 credits)
Music Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study Music?
We believe the study and enjoyment of music inspires students to be informed, responsible, and appreciative members of a democratic society. Music majors work closely with faculty, who combine dedicated teaching with artistic and scholarly excellence. Instructors and students hold concerts and recitals throughout the year.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Music Department has scholarships available to incoming freshman as well as continuing students. For details on audition dates, call or visit
Education Program
In addition to focusing on an instrument or voice, Music Education students complete either the Elementary or Secondary Education program, which leads to certification to teach preschool – grade 12 in the State of Washington.
Some of the courses required by the Education program include:
CMST 200
ENGL 101 and 201
MATH 107 (Secondary)
MATH 211 and 212 (Elementary)
EDUC 201
PSYC 304
SPED 363
ART 390 (Elementary)
PHED 390 (Elementary)
MUSC 450 (Elementary)
Department Chair
Dr. Sheila Woodward
119 Music Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
 Colleen Hegney
119 Music Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
High School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Private School Teacher
Band or Choir Director
Private Lessons Teacher

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
MUSC& 131 Music Theory 1 (5)
MUSC 101 Music Theory I (3)
MUSC 104 Sight Singing & Aural Skills I (1)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
EDUC 200 Introduction to Education (5)
EDUC 201 Introduction to Education (5)
MUSC& 132 Music Theory 2 (5)
MUSC 102 Music Theory II (3)
MUSC 105 Sight Singing & Aural Skills II (1)
MUSC& 133 Music Theory 3 (5)
MUSC 103 Music Theory III (3)
MUSC 106 Sight Singing & Aural Skills III (1)
MUS 110 Individual Voice Instruction (1)
MUS 111 Individual Piano Instruction (1)
MUS 112 Individual Instrument Instruction (1)
3 Quarters (total of 3 credits) of
MUSC 108 Instruction on Voice or Instrument (1)
MUS 210 Individual Voice Instruction (1)
MUS 211 Individual Piano Instruction (1)
MUS 212 Individual Instrument Instruction (1)
MUSC 208 Instruction on Voice or Instrument (1)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)