Music Therapy - Bachelor of Music

The courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor's Degree Programs in the College of Music (26 credits).
Music activity requirement (5 credits):
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music therapy are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during the first six semesters of enrollment in the program, excluding summers. Students may choose either a jazz or classical track. Music majors must perform an audition for placement into an ensemble in order to receive ensemble credit toward their degree. A minimum of 6 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Students who are enrolled in the music therapy major for more than six semesters may elect to complete more than 6 credits in approved courses that are related to the major ensemble requirement.
Complete the requirements for one of the following five performance areas (11 or 13 credits):
Private instruction in piano. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 150A and 2 credits of Music 350A. MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I may be substituted for the 300–level course (10 credits).
The following course (1 credit):
Class Instruction in Voice I
Stringed Instruments: Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass (13 credits):
Private instruction in harp, violin, viola, cello, or double bass. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 8 credits in the 100–level course and 2 credits in the 300–level course: Music 150C, 350C; 152A, 352A; 152B, 352B; 152C, 352C; 152D, 352D (10 credits). MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I may be substituted for the 300-level course.
Two credits from the following courses:
Class Instruction in Piano I
Class Instruction in Piano II
For students who have studied piano previously, the piano requirement may be waived by examination.
The following course (1 credit):
Class Instruction in Voice I
Wind Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba (13 credits):
Private instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 8 credits in the 100–level course and 2 credits in the 300–level course: Music 153A, 353A; 153B, 353B; 153C, 353C; 153D, 353D; 153E, 353E; 154A, 354A; 154B, 354B; 154C, 354C; 154D, 354D; 154E, 354E. MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I may be substituted for the 300–level course. (10 credits).
Two credits from the following courses:
Class Instruction in Piano I
Class Instruction in Piano II
For students who have studied piano previously, the piano requirement may be waived by examination.
The following course (1 credit):
Class Instruction in Voice I
Percussion Instruments (13 credits):
Private instruction in percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 155 and 2 credits of Music 355. MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I may be substituted for the 300–level course. (10 credits).
Two credits from the following courses:
Class Instruction in Piano I
Class Instruction in Piano II
For students who have studied piano previously, the piano requirement may be waived by examination.
The following course (1 credit):
Class Instruction in Voice I
Private instruction in voice. This requirement must be met by completing 6 credits of Music 151 and 2 credits of Music 351. MUS 230 Beginning Jazz Improvisation I may be substituted for the 300–level course. (10 credits).
Two credits from the following courses:
Class Instruction in Piano I
Class Instruction in Piano II
For students who have studied piano previously, the piano requirement may be waived by examination.
All of the following courses (2 credits):
English Diction for Singers
Italian Diction for Singers
All of the following courses (48 credits):
Diverse Learners in Multicultural Perspective
Class Instruction in Guitar
Music Therapy: Foundations and Principles
Music Therapy: Instrumental, Vocal and Movement Techniques
Music Therapy: Treatment Planning and Case Management
Music Therapy: Mental and Behavioral Disorders
Music Therapy: Physical and Developmental Disabilities
Music Therapy: Active and Receptive Strategies
Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Music Therapy
Music Therapy: Clinical Practicum
Music Therapy: Internship
Introductory Psychology
Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Childhood
Introductory Physiology
The completion of Music 493 satisfies the capstone experience requirement for the music therapy major.
Two of the 5 credits of Music 492 must be taken in two consecutive semesters during one academic year.