Music Therapy, B.M.

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

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• MU 176 Voice Methods I and
• MU 177 Voice Methods II

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• MU 229 Voice Pedagogy I

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• 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 Music of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries
• 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

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• PSY 225 Life Span Human Development

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• SW 201 Human Behavior and the Social Environment

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• 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.

• EXS 202 Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• MU 158 Therapeutic Improvisation 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 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 321 Music Therapy Research
• MU 358 Therapeutic Improvisation II
• MU 385 Music Therapy Practicum Intensive
• 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
• SW 202 Group and Organizational Behavior