Overview

In CWU’s music department, your professors will work closely with you to help you grow as a musician, both personally and professionally. At Central we develop strong musicians who are prepared to enter the schools as distinguished music teachers.

Why the Music Education programme taught at Central Washington University?

CWU holds the largest constituents of alumni in the music education world, with over forty percent of Washington state public school music teachers graduating from Central!

The quality of music teacher preparation is second to none, and the mentorship our students receive is invaluable to the profession.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theory

Aural Skills

Class Piano

Choral Music Education

Instrumental Music Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after March 1 will be processed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ellensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your official application for admission(link is external): Students that apply early are more likely to receive scholarships, have their financial aid ready, and are more prepared for college.

Submit a non-refundable $60 application fee: When applying online, you must submit the fee through your application portal or upload an application fee waiver. Common fee waivers include NACAC, ACT/SAT, TRiO, or other college support programs.

Submit an official high school transcript. In-progress transcripts will be used to evaluate applications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26176 USD / year

≈ 26176 USD / year
Out-of-State

26176 USD / year

≈ 26176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7469 USD / year

≈ 7469 USD / year

Living costs

Ellensburg

United States

895 - 1492 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why the Music Education programme taught at Central Washington University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ellensburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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