Music Therapy, B.M.

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30 course credits:

ED 212 Human Relations
EXS 202 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
MU 105 Music Theory I
MU 106 Music Theory II
MU 107 Aural Skills I
MU 137 Instrumental Methods: Drums
MU 158 Therapeutic Improvisation I
MU 176 Voice Methods I and
MU 177 Voice Methods II
or
MU 229 Voice Pedagogy I
MU 183 Introduction to Music Therapy Fieldwork
MU 184 Music Therapy Pre-Practicum I
MU 194 Functional Guitar Class
MU 196 Therapeutic Guitar
MU 205 Music Theory III
MU 207 Aural Skills II
MU 210 Principles of Music Therapy
MU 211 Music Therapy Musical Foundations
MU 214 Music Therapy in Medical and Mental Health
MU 283 Music Therapy Methods and Techniques
MU 285 Music Therapy Practicum II
MU 312 Psychology of Music
MU 313 The Influence of Music on Behavior
MU 315 Music History I
MU 316 Music History II
MU 318 20th-Century Music
MU 321 Music Therapy Research
MU 324 Conducting
MU 358 Therapeutic Improvisation II
MU 382 Music Therapy Practicum III
MU 383 Music Therapy Practicum IV
MU 405 Music Therapy Internship
MU 410 Current Issues in Music Therapy
MU 485 Music Therapy Practicum V
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 224 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 225 Life Span Human Development
or
SW 201 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
SW 202 Group and Organizational Behavior
One non-applied music course credit
Four major applied music credits
Two minor applied music credits (One credit guitar and one credit vocal or piano.)
Participation in music ensemble each term
Attendance at twelve musical events per term, of which no more than two can be off-campus
Pass basic guitar skills test
Pass basic piano skills test, if non-keyboard emphasis
Pass freshman jury
Pass music therapy pre-practicum competencies
Pass sophomore barrier
Third-year recital (15 minutes)
Fourth-year recital (30 minutes) or senior presentation

Music Therapy Equivalency

Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in music (or in a field related to music therapy) and wish to pursue a career in music therapy can complete the curriculum below to meet the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Professional Competencies, including practicum experiences and internship. Some courses may have been completed as part of a prior degree.