Music Therapy (BM)
The Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy is a professional degree designed to train students in clinical applications of music, blending musical skills with specialized training in the areas of psychology and the behavioral and natural sciences. In order to graduate, degree candidates will demonstrate technical command of three instruments (voice, guitar, keyboard) sufficient to be able to communicate and improvise through music in various clinical settings. They will also successfully complete a Music Therapy Internship and a capstone research project. For more information on this program, contact Dr. Janice Dvorkin at dvorkin@uiwtx.edu.
Major requirements for the Bachelor of Music with a Major in Music Therapy:
98-102 credit hours in Music, Music Therapy, and behavioral/natural sciences
A.34 credit hours of musicianship:
B. 20 credit hours in music development and performance:
10 credit hours of principal instrument in Voice, Piano, or Guitar
Vocal track:
Piano or Guitar track:
6 credit hours of major ensembles:
| Cardinal Band, Cardinal Chorale, Orchestra, or Wind Ensemble (See Ensemble Policies further in this section) | |
4 credit hours of applied Music Therapy courses:
C. 32 credit hours in Music Therapy:
Note: All entering freshman Music Therapy majors should take MUTH 1301, Introduction to Music Therapy, their first semester. If entering in the spring semester, students should take this course the next fall.
MUTH 4301: Students must take MUTH 4301 twice for a total of 6 credit hours.
Prior to registering for Music Therapy Internship, all Music Therapy majors must pass the Piano Proficiency and a Piano Improvisation Competency exam, and all coursework must be completed. Music Therapy majors may study an instrument in which they are proficient. If, however, their major instrument is not voice, guitar, or piano, Music Therapy majors must achieve competency on voice, guitar, and piano during their coursework prior to their Music Therapy internships.
D. 19 credit hours in behavioral/natural sciences (including 13 hours taken as part of the Core)
E. Core Curriculum:
27 required credit hours in addition to the 13 above hours taken as part of the core
F. Elective credit in Music Therapy:
1-5 credit hours. Although not required for the degree, it is highly recommended that students enroll in MUTH 4188, which can be repeated for credit up to five semesters. Refer to the course description section of the catalog for a full course description.