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Nov 24, 2024
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Therapy - Major (Bachelor of Music)
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This degree prepares students for a career in the music therapy profession. Completion of the degree coursework and a 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 applying for the opportunity to complete additional requirements for music education certification. One additional year of study is needed for this dual program.
The music therapy major program, approved by the American Music Therapy Association, includes course work in music, music therapy, and the social sciences, in addition to pre-clinical training practicum experiences with at least three different client populations.
The Bachelor of Music in music therapy degree requires a minimum of 131 credits.
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Music Therapy Core
- 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
- Music Performance majors take 2 - one hour private lessons (MUP 5_) - 8 semesters
- Choir, Band, or Orchestra (ENS 08_) - 8 Semesters (7 semesters for Instrumental Music Education students)
- MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (Music Education - 7 semesters, Music Therapy, Music Performance, Music History and Music Theory - 8 semesters and Music Business - 6 semesters)
- MUS 099 - Music Department Orientation Credits: 0
Bachelor of Music Core
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.
- MUP 2_ - Secondary Voice Credits: 1
Elective Courses for the Music Therapy Major
From the list below, students select one upper division music elective. Music Therapy Internship
The Music Therapy Internship is a minimum of 1040-hour internship at an American Music Therapy Association or a Nazareth approved clinical training center. Application is made upon departmental approval. Diploma will be awarded upon completion of internship. 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
- MUS 019 Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
- Physical Education (2 semesters) Credits: 0
- MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
As well as: Junior Year
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
- MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
- Perspectives I courses Credits: 3
As well as: Senior Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 12
- Upper Division Music Elective Credits: 3
- Major Performance Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble Credits: 1
- MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
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