Dec 22, 2024

Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008

Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 [Archived Catalog]

Music Therapy (B.S.M.T.)

Program: B.S.M.T.
Department of Music
School of Visual and Performing Arts

Classroom-Medical Building G23 ~ 260-481-6714 ~ www.ipfw.edu/vpa

Music therapists use music and music activities to promote health and rehabilitation for individuals of all ages with disabilities in a variety of agencies such as hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and private practice settings. Students must satisfactorily complete a six-month internship at the conclusion of the required course work. Graduates of the B.S.M.T. program are eligible to sit for the national certification exam sponsored by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Music therapy majors must work closely with an advisor to select general education courses that meet national certification requirements. Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy (B.S.M.T.) candidates have some specific general education courses in some categories.

Gerontology

For information about earning an undergraduate certificate in gerontology concurrently with the B.S.M.T., consult the gerontology program entry in this section of this Bulletin. Additional information is published in the Department of Music Student Handbook.

IPFW General Education Requirements (33 credits)

Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations Credits: 9

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Reading/Writing Credits: 3

COM 114 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3

Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 6

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

BIOL 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Cr. 4.

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 6

PSY 120 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC S161 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.
SOC S163 - Social Problems Cr. 3.

Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 6

Music majors may not use MUS Z101 to fulfill Area IV requirements

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

MUS Z105 - Traditions in World Music Cr. 3.

Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 3

Music majors may not use MUS Z140 to fulfill Area V requirements

MUS L153 - Introduction to Music Therapy Cr. 3.

Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Music Core Credits: 33

MUS G370 - Techniques for Conducting Cr. 2.
MUS M201 - Music Literature I Cr. 2.
MUS M202 - Music Literature II Cr. 2.
MUS M403 - History of Music I Cr. 3.
MUS M404 - History of Music II Cr. 3.
MUS T113 - Music Theory I Cr. 3.
MUS T114 - Music Theory II Cr. 3.
MUS T115 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception I Cr. 1.
MUS T116 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception II Cr. 1.
MUS T213 - Music Theory III Cr. 3.
MUS T214 - Music Theory IV Cr. 3.
MUS T215 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception III Cr. 1.
MUS T216 - Sightsinging and Aural Perception IV Cr. 1.
MUS T315 - Analysis of Musical Form Cr. 3.
MUS U109 - Computer Skills for Musicians Cr. 2.

Performance Studies Credits: 26

MUS X095 - Performance Class Cr. 0.
(5 semesters)
MUS X299 - Piano Proficiency Examination Cr. 0.

Applied Primary (includes recital) Credits: 12

MUS X269 - Upper Divisional Exam Credits: 0

Applied Secondary Credits: 4-7

Non-keyboard concentrates take:

Keyboard concentrates take:

and 200-level applied study (6 credits)

MUS P211 - Keyboard Techniques Cr. 1-2.

Ensembles Credits: 6

Professional Music Therapy Courses Credits: 28

MUS E253 - Functional Music Skills Cr. 2.
MUS L253 - Music Therapy Observation Practicum Cr. 1.
MUS L254 - Music Therapy Practicum I Cr. 1.
MUS L340 - Music Therapy in Healthcare Settings Cr. 3.
MUS L353 - Music Therapy Practicum II Cr. 1.
MUS L354 - Music Therapy Practicum III Cr. 1.
MUS L410 - Administrative and Professional Issues in Music Therapy Cr. 3.
MUS L418 - Psychology of Music Cr. 3.
MUS L419 - Introduction to Music Therapy Research Methods Cr. 3.
MUS L420 - Clinical Processes in Music Therapy Cr. 3.
MUS L421 - Music Therapy Practicum IV Cr. 1.
MUS L422 - Music Therapy Theories and Techniques Cr. 3.
MUS L424 - Music Therapy Internship Cr. 1-2.
MUS U355 - Music and Exceptionality Cr. 4.
MUS X298 - Music Therapy Upper Divisional Skills Examination Cr. 0.

Additional Requirements Credits: 7

MUS K312 - Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups Cr. 2.
MUS L100 - Guitar Cr. 1.
MUS V201 - Voice Class Cr. 1.
PSY 350 - Abnormal Psychology Cr. 3.

General Electives Credits: 6

The following courses are recommended as general electives:

HSRV 210 or HSRV 211

AUS 115 - Introduction to Communicative Disorders Cr. 3.
FOLK F101 - Introduction to Folklore Cr. 3.
or
FOLK F111 - Introduction to World Folk Music Cr. 3.
GERN G231 - Introduction to Gerontology Cr. 3.
HSRV 211 - The Dynamics of Group Behavior Cr. 3.
MUS E353 - Orff and Percussion Techniques for Music Therapy Cr. 1-6.
MUS U410 - Creative Arts, Health, and Wellness Cr. 3.
PHIL 312 - Medical Ethics Cr. 3.
PSY 235 - Child Psychology Cr. 3.
or
PSY 367 - Adult Development and Aging Cr. 3.
or
SOC S331 - Sociology of Aging Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 129–132

Note

Music therapy majors must have at least seven courses in the behavioral/health/natural sciences. General electives may include courses required for the gerontology certificate program, a minor in psychology, or other program minor. See Department of Music Handbook for more options and further information.

Music Therapy (B.S.M.T.)

Program: B.S.M.T. Department of Music School of Visual and Performing Arts

Gerontology

IPFW General Education Requirements (33 credits)

Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations Credits: 9

Reading/Writing Credits: 3

Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3

Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 6

Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 6

Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 6

Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 3

Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3

Music Core Credits: 33

Performance Studies Credits: 26

Applied Primary (includes recital) Credits: 12

Applied Secondary Credits: 4-7

Non-keyboard concentrates take:

Keyboard concentrates take:

Ensembles Credits: 6

Professional Music Therapy Courses Credits: 28

Additional Requirements Credits: 7

General Electives Credits: 6

Total Credits: 129–132

Note

Program: B.S.M.T.
Department of Music
School of Visual and Performing Arts