Music Therapy - M.S. for Students Admitted Not Holding a B.S. Degree in Music Therapy
New York State Registered Program Code: 32101
HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: MSMUT
The Graduate Program Director can waive 6-12 graduate credits if the student has successfully completed some undergraduate music therapy coursework (but has not earned a degree in music therapy). 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:
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Practice music therapy at an advanced level promoting healing through music experiences and therapeutic relationship in accordance with AMTA advanced competencies.
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Understand clinical needs from various theoretical perspectives, clinical models, and through work in a disciplinary team.
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Have successful experiences providing music therapy services with a wide range of clients across a variety of clinical and educational settings.
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Utilize and apply advanced music psychotherapy skills in clinical practice.
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Integrate and practice ongoing professional and personal development.
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Adhere to ethical standards of practice in music therapy.
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Understand and conduct ethical research with the goal of producing scholarly writing and presentations in music therapy.
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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 Courses (60 credits)
MUS 5040 | RCMT: Clinical Research & Overview | 1 |
MUS 5050 | Music Therapy Foundations | 3 |
MUS 5060 | Music Therapy Treatment Planning | 3 |
MUS 5070 | Psychopathology and Music Therapy | 2 |
MUS 5080 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy I | 3 |
MUS 5090 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy II | 3 |
MUS 5200 | Internship I | 3 |
MUS 5210 | Internship II | 3 |
MUS 5251 | Clinical Piano Improvisation I | 2 |
MUS 5252 | Clinical Guitar Improvisation I | 1 |
MUS 5261 | Clinical Piano Improvisation II | 2 |
MUS 5262 | Clinical Guitar Improvisation II | 1 |
MUS 5270 | Culturally Informed Music Therapy | 3 |
MUS 5290 | Music Psychotherapy: Current Theories and Practice | 3 |
MUS 5310 | Foundations of Music Therapy Groups | 3 |
MUS 5320 | Music and Medicine: Music Psychotherapy in Healthcare Communities | 3 |
MUS 5340 | Qualitative and Quantitative Research | 3 |
MUS 5350 | Advanced Clinical Supervision | 3 |
MUS 5460 | Vocal and Verbal Techniques in Music Therapy | 3 |
MUS 5470 | Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practicum | 3 |
MUS 5500 | Thesis Topics | 1 |
MUS 5510 | Thesis Proposal | 1 |
MUS 5520 | Thesis Research | 2 |
PSY 5051 | Survey of Lifespan Development | 2 |
Complete MUS 5040 or MUS 5045 (1 credit)
MUS 5040 | RCMT: Clinical Research & Overview | 1 |
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MUS 5045 | Trauma-Informed Music Therapy | 1 |
Complete one of the following (3 credits)
MUS 5280 | Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications | 3 |
MUS 5390 | Analytical Music Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60