Music Therapy - M.S. for Students Admitted Holding a B.S. Degree in Music Therapy from Outside Molloy

New York State Registered Program Code: 32101

HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts, Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MSMUB

 

For new MS students holding a BS in Music Therapy from outside Molloy:

Students who have completed a concentration of advanced music therapy undergraduate coursework at another institution may be placed in this program and granted equivalency for some or all of the Equivalency Courses listed. This will be determined by the Program Director of Music Therapy upon admission into the graduate program. A minimum of 48 credits must be completed on the graduate-level as per NYS licensure requirements. 

 

Additional information: Graduate Music Therapy

Graduates of the program will:

  • Practice music therapy at an advanced level promoting healing through music experiences and therapeutic relationship in accordance with AMTA advanced competencies.
  • Understand clinical needs from various theoretical perspectives, clinical models, and through work in a disciplinary team.
  • Have successful experiences providing music therapy services with a wide range of clients across a variety of clinical and educational settings.
  • Utilize and apply advanced music psychotherapy skills in clinical practice.
  • Integrate and practice ongoing professional and personal development.
  • Adhere to ethical standards of practice in music therapy.
  • Understand and conduct ethical research with the goal of producing scholarly writing and presentations in music therapy.
  • Demonstrate high level of musicianship and ability to improvise in a variety of styles. Play comprehensive repertoire in a variety of styles, showing proficiency on voice, guitar, and piano.

Requirements

Program Requirements (48 credits)

Complete These Program Courses (35 credits)

MUS 5070Psychopathology and Music Therapy

2

MUS 5210Internship II

3

MUS 5261Clinical Piano Improvisation II

2

MUS 5262Clinical Guitar Improvisation II

1

MUS 5270Culturally Informed Music Therapy

3

MUS 5290Music Psychotherapy: Current Theories and Practice

3

MUS 5310Foundations of Music Therapy Groups

3

MUS 5320Music and Medicine: Music Psychotherapy in Healthcare Communities

3

MUS 5340Qualitative and Quantitative Research

3

MUS 5350Advanced Clinical Supervision

3

MUS 5460Vocal and Verbal Techniques in Music Therapy

3

MUS 5500Thesis Topics

1

MUS 5510Thesis Proposal

1

MUS 5520Thesis Research

2

PSY 5051Survey of Lifespan Development

2

Complete MUS 5040 or MUS 5045 (1 credit)

MUS 5040RCMT: Clinical Research & Overview

1

Or

MUS 5045Trauma-Informed Music Therapy

1

 

Complete one of the following (3 credits)

MUS 5280Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications

3

MUS 5390Analytical Music Therapy

3

Equivalency or Elective Courses (Minimum 9 credits)

The Program Director may determine that students with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy may be granted waivers from the Equivalency Courses listed or directed to take the Music Therapy Electives. A minimum of 48 graduate-level credits must be completed for NY State licensure.

Additional information: Graduate Music Therapy

MUS 5050Music Therapy Foundations

3

MUS 5060Music Therapy Treatment Planning

3

MUS 5080Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy I

3

MUS 5090Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy II

3

MUS 5200Internship I

3

MUS 5251Clinical Piano Improvisation I

2

MUS 5252Clinical Guitar Improvisation I

1

MUS 5280Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications

3

MUS 5360Basic Theory and Practice of Guided Imagery and Music

3

MUS 5370Clinical Applications for Basic Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)

3

MUS 5380Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy

3

MUS 5390Analytical Music Therapy

3

MUS 5420Nordoff-Robbins Clinical Improvisation I

1

MUS 5430Nordoff-Robbins Clinical Improvisation II

1

MUS 5440Nordoff-Robbins Group Theory and Practice I

2

MUS 5450Nordoff-Robbins Group Theory and Practice II

2

MUS 5470Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practicum

3

NOTE: MUS 5280 and MUS 5390: May be taken as Elective credits if not taken as Program requirement with advisor approval.

Total Credit Hours: 48