Music, BM Pre-Music Therapy Emphasis

72 credit hours

The Bachelor of Music Pre-Music Therapy Emphasis provides students with a foundation in music history, music theory, music studio practice, psychology, and human development. Along with ensemble and internship participation, this interdisciplinary program enables students to apply music to psychological and developmental challenges in a variety of situations. Graduates of the program are prepared for entrance to advanced music therapy degree programs.

Requirements

Major Coursework

35 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 14101 - Music Theory I Credit Hour: 3
MUS 14102 - Ear Training I Credit Hour: 1
MUS 21400 - Piano Proficiency I Credit Hour: 1
MUS 21500 - Piano Proficiency II Credit Hour: 1
MUS 24201 - Music Theory II Credit Hour: 3
MUS 24202 - Ear Training II Credit Hour: 1
MUS 25000 - Introduction to Music Technology Credit Hour: 3
MUS 34301 - Music Theory III Credit Hour: 3
MUS 34302 - Ear Training III Credit Hour: 1
MUS 34401 - Music Theory IV Credit Hour: 3
MUS 34402 - Ear Training IV Credit Hour: 1
MUS 35500 - History of Western Music I Credit Hour: 3
MUS 35600 - History of Western Music II Credit Hour: 3
MUS 35700 - World Music Credit Hour: 3
MUS 38300 - Introduction to Conducting Credit Hour: 3
Any MUS 30000-40000 level elective course Credit Hour: 2

Pre-Music Therapy Emphasis Coursework

5 credit hours of coursework from the following options including 2 credit hours of private vocal instruction (private lessons: voice) at either the 10000 or 20000 level, at minimum 1 credit hour of private lessons: guitar, and 1 credit hour of jazz piano:

MUS 10449 - 40449 - Private Lessons: Guitar Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 10462 - 40462 - Private Lessons: Voice Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 10470 - 40470 - Private Lessons: Jazz Piano Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 22600 - Guitar Techniques Credit Hour: 1

Psychology Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 20500 - Human Development Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30300 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour: 3

Psychology Elective Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 20800 - Child Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 23500 - Death, Dying, Life, & Living Credit Hour: 3
PSY 29000-29999 - Special Topics in Psychology Credit Hour: 1-6
PSY 30800 - Psychology of Women & Gender Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30900 - Personality Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31200 - Psychology of Aging Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31300 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32500 - Behavioral Neuroscience Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32600 - Sensation and Perception Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33200 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33400 - Social Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 39000-39999 - Special Topics in Psychology Credit Hour: 1-6

Private Lesson Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options representing from all levels:

MUS 104XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 204XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 304XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2
MUS 404XX - Private Lessons Credit Hour: 1-2

Ensemble Coursework

8 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MUS 209XX - Large Ensemble Instrumental Credit Hour: 0-1
MUS 210XX - Large Ensemble Choral Credit Hour: 0-1
MUS 212XX - Small Ensemble Instrumental Credit Hour: 0-1
MUS 213XX - Small Ensemble Vocal Credit Hour: 0-1

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

CAH 44444 - Internship Credit Hour: 1-6

Notes

Students in this program are also required to complete their General Education requirements in Natural Science, Social Science, and Math by completing the following courses:

BSC 10000 - Concepts in Biology Credit Hour: 4
HFS 20700 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hour: 4
MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics Credit Hour: 3
PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hour: 3
No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.