Dec 26, 2024

2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014)

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Music Therapy - BS

Caine College of the Arts

Department of Music

Students must complete the General Education requirements

STAT 1040
(Stat 1040 is required for the Music Therapy major for Quantitative Literacy (QL)

Students must also complete the University Studies requirements

MUSC 3190
and
MUSC 4320
will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
PSY 3010
is suggested for fulfilling the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement
Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two catagories: Life and Physical Sciences (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS)

Music Core Curriculum Requirements (37 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

MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I 3
MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I 1
MUSC 1180 - Keyboard Harmony II 1
MUSC 1190 - World Music 2-3 (2 credits required)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

MUSC 3180 - Orchestration 2 ²

Note:

¹MUSC 2350 is not required for the Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy Emphases.

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.

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 2
MUSC 3330 - Music Therapy Practicum 1-3 (9 credits minimum)
MUSC 4310 - Music Therapy with Adult Populations 3
MUSC 4320 - Research in Music Therapy (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 (3 credits)

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)
Note: Music Therapy Majors will be individually advised regarding additional instruction required in piano, voice and guitar.

Additional Required Courses for Music Therapy (16 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.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements