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Music Therapy—B.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 84238

HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MUTBS

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Be proficient in written and oral communication. Students are effective communicators who actively listen to others musically and verbally.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge, methods, techniques and clinical experiences by interpreting and synthesizing information with accuracy.
  • Be knowledgeable and respectful of diverse cultural backgrounds while treating all persons with dignity and respect, providing a culturally-informed approach.
  • Locate, leverage and/or create opportunities for musical and social engagement in a variety of diverse communities.
  • Apply clinical and functional musical skills toward music therapy practice, including proficiency, knowledge, and flexibility using the voice, piano, and guitar to improvise, compose, and recreate pre-composed music.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of current issues, philosophies, scholarship, methods, materials, research, continuing education opportunities and practices in music therapy.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (32 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: ART History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) Two out of three: History, Political Science or Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 32, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: MUS 2000 and PSY 1110. The Languages and Languages/Literature requirements are met as 6 credits of Related Requirements.

Major Requirements (70-72 Credits)

70-72 credits dependent in outcome of Music Theory Assessment.

Music Theory Placement Requirement

0-2 Credits pending waiver: Students who fail the department’s Theory Placement Exam must complete 2 additional credits.

MUS 1010Theory Fundamentals

2

 

Music Core Requirements (28 Credits)

MUS 1020Sight Singing and Ear Training I

2
MUS 1120Harmony I

3
MUS 1990Music History I

3
MUS 2000History of Music II

3
MUS 2040Sight Singing/Ear Training II

2
MUS 2060Sight Singing/Ear Training III

2
MUS 2130Harmony II

3
MUS 3140Harmony III

3
Complete either (1 Credit)
MUS 1140Computer Writing - Music

1
MUS 1610Introduction to Digital Audio

1
MUS 2751Telehealth: Music Therapy in the 21st Century I

1
Complete Piano Requirement (4 Credits)

All Music Therapy majors are required to take a minimum of four credits of piano coursework: 

MUS 1100Class Piano

1
MUS 1110Advanced Class Piano

1
MUS 2230Keyboard Harmony I

1
MUS 3150Keyboard Harmony II

1

Students whose primary instrument is piano take MUS 1260 Applied Piano in place of MUS 1100 and MUS 1110, and/or MUS 2220 Piano Accompaniment in consultation with their advisor. All students (including pianists as primary) are required to take MUS 2230 and MUS 3150. (Students declaring piano as their primary instrument must enroll in MUS 1260 Applied Piano each semester for 7 consecutive semesters of their academic degree. Elective applied instruction may be pursued in consultation with the advisor to ensure all credit requirements are met in this category.)

Complete Guitar Requirement (2 Credits)

Music Therapy majors are required to take two credits of guitar courses:

 

 
MUS 1060Fundamentals of Guitar

1
MUS 2070Advanced Class Guitar

1

Students with more advanced knowledge may register for MUS 1540 Applied Guitar in place of MUS 1060/2070 in consultation with their advisor. Students whose primary instrument is guitar must enroll in MUS 1540 Applied Guitar each semester for 7 consecutive semesters of their academic degree. (Students whose primary instrument is guitar take MUS 1540 Applied Guitar in place of MUS 1060 and MUS 2070. Elective applied instruction may be pursued in consultation with the advisor to ensure all credit requirements are met in this category).

 

 

Music Therapy Requirements (32 Credits)

MUS 1910Percussion Workshop

1
MUS 2720Music Therapy: Theories and Methods I

3
MUS 2730Music Therapy: Theories and Methods II

3
MUS 3800Professional Skills for Music Therapy

1
MUS 3830Music Therapy Fieldwork I

2
MUS 3840Music Therapy Fieldwork II

2
MUS 3850Introduction to Music Therapy Research

3
Complete either (3 Credits)
MUS 1070History of Music and Healing

3
MUS 1580Introduction to Music Therapy

3
MUS 1070: for transfer students only
Complete MUS 2830 (concurrently with MUS 2720 and MUS 2730) twice for 1 credit each time (2 Credits)
MUS 2830Music Therapy Lab

1
Complete MUS 2830 twice (concurrently with MUS 2720 and MUS 2730) for 1 credit each time 
Complete two sequential Clinical Improvisation Courses (6 Credits)
MUS 3780Clinical Improvisation

3
MUS 3820Advanced Clinical Improvisation

3
Complete two Internships Courses (6 Credits)
MUS 4600Music Therapy: Internship I

3
MUS 4610Music Therapy: Internship II

3

Applied Music Requirements - (7 Credits)

Select Applied Music courses from: MUS 1250-MUS 1540

Ensemble Requirements - Complete from the following courses (2 Credits)

(Ensembles are required for every semester a student is enrolled in the Music Therapy Program. However, registering for an ensemble is not required during internship unless the 2 credits of ensembles have not yet been met)
MUS 1660Vocal Ensemble

1
MUS 1670Chamber Singers

1
MUS 1680Opera Ensemble

1
MUS 1740Chamber Ensemble

1
MUS 1750Jazz and Contemporary Music Ensemble

1
MUS 1760Percussion Ensemble

1
MUS 1820Concert Choir

1
MUS 1840Brass Ensemble

1
MUS 1850Guitar Ensemble

1
MUS 1860String Ensemble

1
MUS 1870Woodwind Ensemble

1

Vocal Requirement (1 credit minimum, 2 semesters of courses required)

MUS 1300Voice

1
MUS 1660Vocal Ensemble

1
MUS 1670Chamber Singers

1
MUS 1680Opera Ensemble

1
MUS 1940Singing and Signing: Level I

1
MUS 1950Vocal Techniques

1

Note:

  • Ensemble courses may be taken for 0.5-1 credit when possible.
  • MUS 1950 - Required for All Students

Recital Attendance Requirement (0 Credits)

MUS 0100 is required every semester a student is enrolled in the Music Therapy Program.
MUS 0100

0

 

Related Requirements (18 Credits)

Psychology (12 credits)
PSY 1110General Psychology

3
PSY 2040Developmental Psychology

3
PSY 3260Abnormal Psychology

3
PSY
Elective

3

PSY Elective: With Advisor's Approval. PSY electives must be 3000 level course or higher.

Languages (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ASL, ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.

Note: Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Second Languages or Literature (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ASL, ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.
Note: Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Electives (0-1 Credits)

The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement for a B.S. degree is met with 60 credits. FST 1000 counts as a required elective. If MUS 1010 is required, it may push electives to 2 additional credits, increasing the Total credits for this degree. 

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)