The instrumental music education certificate provides additional instruction to students seeking the music education BM, choral music specialization degree. The certificate program prepares students to teach instrumental music in public schools and assists them in gaining the K-12 Instrumental Music endorsement from the state of Washington. Coursework focuses on areas necessary to become a successful instrumental educator including individual instrumental instruction, instrument pedagogy, instrumental music education methods, and instrumental large ensembles.
Students interested in this certificate should consult with the music advisor. This program may result in students taking more than four years to complete their degree. Students pursuing the music education BM instrumental specialization are not eligible to receive this certificate.
Teacher Endorsement
This certificate partially satisfies the criteria for teaching endorsements in Music Education - Instrumental Music at grade levels PK-12. Students who successfully complete the Instrumental Music Education Certificate in addition to the BM in Choral Music Education and the Secondary Education Program (an alternative to the Professional Education Program) are eligible to apply for Washington State teacher certification. In addition to complete graduation requirements, teacher certification candidates must meet all Washington State teacher certification requirements. See the Music Department advisor as soon as possible to develop a course of study.
Admission Requirements
Students must audition and be admitted to the instrumental music education certificate by the music education and applied instrumental faculty. Students are eligible to audition after completing the following courses with a grade of C or higher:
Three quarters of MUS 164 Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction for primary instrument)
MUS 146 Theory 3
MUS 146A Aural Skills 3
MUS 154A Class Piano III
Graduation Requirements
Plan GPA of 3.0 or higher. A grade of C or higher is required for all courses applied to Music Department majors, minors, and certificates.