Undergraduate Catalog 2014-2015

Music Therapy B.M.T.

This program is designed to satisfy the current educational requirements prescribed by the AMTA and NASM. The baccalaureate program of music therapy consists of four (4) years of academic work, followed by a six-month, full-time, off-campus internship. It is designed for those desiring a career in music therapy. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the examination of the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT). Qualified applicants will be eligible to receive the MT-BC credential.

Degree Requirements

Areas A through E (See Core section of the Catalog) (42 semester hours)

Area F (18 semester hours)

MUAP 1000-levelMUAP -1000 Level Applied Study course

4 credits required

MUEN 1000-levelMUEN -1000 Level Music Ensemble

4 credits required

MUSC 1500Music Theory I

3

MUSC 1501Aural Skills I

1

MUSC 1510Music Theory II

3

MUSC 1511Aural Skills II

1

MUST 2121Music & Recreation

2

 

Major Requirements (64 semester hours)

MUST 2110Introduction to Music Therapy

3

MUSC 2500Music Theory III

3

MUSC 2501Aural Skills III

1

MUST 2510Method & Materials I

2

MUSC 2510Music Theory IV

3

MUSC 2511Aural Skills IV

1

MUST 2520Methods & Materials II

2

MUST 3510Psychology of Music

3

MUST 3520Research in Music

3

MUST 4011Mus Ther Principle w/ Children

3

MUST 4110MT Practicum w/Children

1

MUST 4021Music Ther Principles w/Adults

3

MUST 4120Practicum with Adults

1

MUST 4030Advance Practicum

1

MUST 4990Clin Internship in Music Thera

1 - 12

MUED 2070Percussion Methods

1

MUSC 3400Intro to Conducting

2

MUSC 3600Music History I

3

MUSC 3610Music History II

3

MUSC 3550Intro to Instru Choral Arrangm

2

PSYC 3200Abnormal Psychology

3

BIOL 2160Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

MUAP-3000 Level Applied Study courses

3 credits required

MUEN -3000 Level Music Ensemble

3 credits required

MUST 4410Leader in MT & Creative Therap

2

MUST 4420Improvisational Methods in MT

2

 

Choice of Two from:

MUED 2050Woodwind Methods

1

MUED 2060Brass Methods

1

MUED 2040Vocal Methods

1

MUED 2080String Methods

1

Elective

One additional course at the 3000 or 4000 level

3

Course to be chosen in consultation with advisor.

MUST 4990:Internship must be completed after all academic work is completed.

(variable 1-12 credit course)

 

Total Credit Hours: 124

NOTE: In order to graduate, students must also fulfill other requirements specified in the Graduation Requirements Section of the Catalog.