- Bachelors in Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, or a Minor in Music preferred. Transcripts should show accomplishments with core classes in Music Theory, Music History, Aural Skills, and Performance skills. Students with a degree in an area other than music may demonstrate evidence of a solid foundation in Music Theory and Music History through prior course work or work experience in K-12 music classrooms.
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
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**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have relevant work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
This offering is available as an endorsement program for teachers who hold or who have held an initial, residency, continuing or professional teaching certificate in the state of Washington. If you do not hold a teaching certificate in Washington or do not hold a teaching certificate at all, you are still encouraged to apply.
Please note, however, that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page or contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Document Submission Information
Please do not send transcripts directly to EWU, as this may delay processing your application. If you are ordering electronic transcripts, please select the CAS application as the recipient.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have all transcripts sent to:
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471
Note: You will need to use the Transcript ID form (found in your GradCAS application portal) as part of your submission so that your transcript can be matched to your application.