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The Pop and Commercial Music Theory certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Music Performance. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degrees in Music Performance.
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2020-2021 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $152.13 | $166.72 | $243.46 | $330.00 |
| 5 credits | $631.60 | $706.40 | $1,090.10 | $1,522.80 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,359.08 | $1,510.28 | $2,283.78 | $3,156.04 |
| 15 credits | $1,524.20 | $1,677.80 | $2,460.45 | $3,343.00 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Detailed outline of required courses for this program option.
Graduates exit the program with knowledge and skills necessary to arrange and create modern compositions typical of the existing recording industry.
Potential employers include: Self-employed musicians working on distribution of their own musical compositions, and other musicians needing assistance in developing their compositions to a professional level.
This option is open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements to start this program.