Program Overview

Music Education, B.M.

The School of Music offers both performance and research-oriented degree programs. Music education students at the University of Washington enjoy in-depth musical study with world-class artist-teachers with a range of strengths and areas of interest. The undergraduate degree in Music Education prepares students to teach at the primary and secondary levels. An audition—either voice or an instrument—is required for entry into this degree program.

Major Category and Curricular Options

• The major category is capacity-constrained.
• Curricular options include:
  • Instrument
  • Vocal
• Topic(s): Arts, Humanities, and Design

Degree Requirements

The degree requirements for the Music Education, B.M. program are available on the department's website.

Applicant Type

First-year

First-year students can apply to the University of Washington to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only). Music Education is a capacity-constrained major. An additional application is required after enrollment at the University of Washington, and admission may be competitive. An audition and interview are required for entry into this program.

Transfer

• Quarters of general admission to the University of Washington: autumn, winter (U.S. applicants only), spring, summer
• Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
  • Use the information below to help prepare for this degree.
  • Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
  • Use the University of Washington Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the University of Washington.
  • University of Washington college and school graduation requirements

Department Admission Information

Application to the School of Music is a two-step process: one, apply to the University of Washington, and two, audition for the School of Music. Guidelines when planning the transfer can be found on the department’s website.

Courses Required for Admission

There are no required prerequisites needed to major in music.

Entering Transfer Information

• Total undergraduates: 52
• Total from Washington community colleges: 10

Career Outcomes

The Music Education, B.M. program prepares students for careers in music education, with potential career paths including teaching at the primary and secondary levels.

Types of Majors

There are three types of majors at the University of Washington: open, minimum requirements, and capacity-constrained. The requested major on the application may be used as a factor in the admission decision. Learn more about admission to majors.