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May 11, 2025
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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Therapy - Major
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This degree prepares students for a career in the music
therapy profession. Completion of the
degree and the subsequent six-month music therapy internship results in
eligibility to sit for the national certification examination in music
therapy. Successful completion of the
examination results in the Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential
awarded by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Students find employment as therapists in
public and private institutional settings as well as in private practice. Students
may also matriculate to graduate programs.
Grades in all music therapy courses must be “C” or
above. The completion of one additional
psychology elective allows a psychology minor. A gerontology minor is also
available. Students
with strong academic records may be interested in completing requirements for
music education certification. One additional year of study is needed for this dual program.
The Bachelor of Music in
Music Therapy degree requires a minimum of 131 credits.
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Music Core
All students in the Department of Music must take: - Minimum 9 credits in upper division Music Theory or History and Literature courses (300 or 400 level)
- Weekly, one hour private lessons (MUP 1_) - 8 Semesters
- Choir, Band, or Orchestra (ENS 08_) - 8 Semesters (7 semesters for Music Education students)
- MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0
- MUS 099 - Freshman Orientation Credits: 0 (6 noon sessions)
As well as: Bachelor of Music Core
In addition to the Music Core listed above, students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree must take the following: Required Courses for the Music Therapy Major
In addition to the Cores listed above, Music Therapy students are required to take the following courses. Elective Courses for the Music Therapy Major
From the list below, students select two upper division music electives; one should be a history course. Performance electives may also be selected. Performance Electives
- Choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, vocal jazz ensemble, opera workshop, chamber ensembles (ENS 0__)
- Secondary lessons (MUP 2_)
Music Senior Experience
The Music Senior Experience allows students an opportunity to integrate their academic and performance training in music with the broad-based liberal arts curriculum of Nazareth College. It includes a publicly performed senior recital/project and a written component that reflects upon the integration of music and the liberal arts tradition. Sample Program for the Music Therapy Major
Freshman Year
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
- Physical Education (2 semesters) Credits: 0
As well as: Junior Year
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
As well as: Senior Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 12
- Upper Division Music History/Literature Credits: 3
- Upper Division Music Elective Credits: 3
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
As well as: After Graduation
The Music Therapy Internship is a six-month, 1040-hour internship at an American Music Therapy Association approved clinical training center. Application is made upon departmental approval. Internship must be completed within two years after graduation to become eligible to take the national certification examination. |
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