Dec 02, 2024

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Music Therapy, BS

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Music Core Curriculum Requirements (29-34 credits)

All majors in the department must complete the music core curriculum. Although it is possible to complete the degree if these courses are begun after the first year of study, the department strongly recommends that students begin the core curriculum during the first year, completing the courses in the following recommended sequence.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Note:

Students should note that MUSC 2350 and MUSC 3180 may be taken during different semesters, if necessary. Also, since MUSC 2140 is not required for all music areas, students should contact their advisor to determine whether or not they should enroll in this course. Additional requirements for specific emphasis areas are available from the Music Department Student Services Office, Fine Arts 102.

¹MUSC 2140 is not required for the Composite Major in Music Education, nor for the Guitar Performance Emphasis or the Wind/Brass/Percussion Performance Emphasis.

²MUSC 3180 is not required for the Vocal Performance Emphasis.

Music Therapy Requirements

Students must complete an application process through the Music Department in order to be accepted for the Music Therapy major. Music Therapy majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in Music Therapy courses. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all required classes. A 2.75 total GPA is required for graduation. Additional requirements, such as piano proficiency, concert attendance, etc., are stipulated in the Department of Music’s Student Handbook and Music Therapy Addendum to the Handbook.

Core Course Requirements (32-33 credits)

Music Therapy Core Courses (31 credits)

MUSC 1310 - Introduction to Music Therapy 2
MUSC 1320 - Music Therapy Ensemble 1
MUSC 2310 - Introduction to Observational and Behavioral Methods in Music Therapy 2
MUSC 2320 - Music Therapy Methods and Materials 2
MUSC 3310 - Music Therapy and the Exceptional Child 3
MUSC 3320 - Psychology of Music I 2
MUSC 3330 - Music Therapy Practicum 1-3 (9 credits minimum)
MUSC 4310 - Music Therapy with Adult Populations 3
MUSC 4320 - Psychology of Music II (CI) 2
MUSC 4330 - Clinical and Professional Issues in Music Therapy 3
MUSC 4340 - Internship in Music Therapy 2 (taken only after all academic coursework has been completed)

Additional Music Coursework (2 credits)

MUSC 3260 - Elementary School Music 2

Ensemble Performance (2 credits)

Select from the following courses:

Individual Instruction (Major Instrument) (Minimum Requirement: 4 semesters, 4 credits)

Guitar Requirements (with advisor approval) (1-4 credits)

Select from the following courses:

Piano Requirements (with advisor approval) (1-4 credits)

Select from the following courses:

MUSC 2490 - Individual Piano Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors 1 (repeatable)
MUSC 3400 - Individual Piano Instruction for Music Majors 1-2 (repeatable)

Vocal Requirements (with advisor approval) (1-4 credits)

Select from the following courses:

MUSC 1600 - Voice Techniques 1
MUSC 2640 - Individual Vocal Instruction (Second Instrument) for Music Majors 1 (repeatable)
MUSC 3670 - Individual Vocal Instruction for Music Majors 1-2 (repeatable)

Required Behavioral Health/Natural Sciences (12 credits)

Behavioral Health/Natural Sciences Electives (9 credits minimum)

Electives must be chosen from the following courses or with approval of the student’s area advisor.