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
GREEN RIVER C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
BASIC SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits)
MUSC& 131 Music Theory I (3)
MUSC 101 Music Theory I (4)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits)
MUSC& 121 Ear Training 1 (2)
MUSC 104 Sight Singing & Aural Skills I (1)
MUSC& 132 Music Theory 2 (3)
MUSC 102 Music Theory I (4)
MUSC& 122 Ear Training (2)
MUSC 105 Sight Singing & Aural Skills II (1)
MUSC& 133 Music Theory 3 (3)
MUSC 103 Music Theory 3 (4)
MUSC& 123 Ear Training (2)
MUSC 106 Sight Singing & Aural Skills III (1)
LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits)
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course)
*Speak with advisor at Eastern.
ELECTIVES (6-11 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5)
AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5)
ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95)
CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5)
ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5)
HIST 224 African-American History (5)
HIST 233 History of Latin America (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5)
International Studies (one course)
AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5)
BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5)
BUS 186 International Marketing (5)
ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5)
HIST th Century Europe (5)
HIST 231 Modern Asia (5)
HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5)
HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5)
HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5)
PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5)
PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5)
POLS& 203 international Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)