B.M. in Music Therapy

Wells School of Music
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Foundations
First Year Experience requirement3
English Composition requirement6-7
Mathematics requirement3-4
Introduction to Statistics I
Introduction to Statistics and Probability
Interdisciplinary requirement3
Diverse Communities requirement3
Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics) 1
Ethics requirement3
Music for Diverse Learners
Distributed Disciplinary Foundations
Science requirement6-8
Basic Biological Science
General Biology I
Behavioral & Social Science requirement3
Introduction to Psychology
Humanities requirement3
Arts requirement3
Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1
ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
Writing Emphasis requirement9
Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics)
Music Therapy Principles II (Adults)
Music Therapy Principles III (Older Adults) 1
Speaking Emphasis requirement9
Western Art Music I 1
Music Therapy Pre-Internship I
Music Therapy Pre-Internship II
Degree Requirements
Capstone requirement1-15
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Music History Requirements
MHL 180Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 13
MHL 280Western Art Music I 13
MHL 380Western Art Music II3
Theory & Aurals Requirements
MTC 112Theory of Music I 13
MTC 114Aural Activities I 12
MTC 113Theory of Music II 13
MTC 115Aural Activities II 12
MTC 212Theory of Music III3
MTC 214Aural Activities III2
Required Music Courses
PIA 150Piano Class I 21
PIA 151Piano Class II 21
MPT 191Clinical Music Improvisation1
MPT 194Functional Music Skills (Voice)1
CON 311Instrumental Conducting I1.5
or CON 321 Choral Conducting I
INS 195Music Therapy Percussion Techniques1
INS 295Guitar Class I1
INS 296Guitar Class II 11
VOI 150Voice Class 21
MPT 192Functional Music Skills (Piano/Voice)1
MPT 193Functional Music Skills (Guitar/Voice)1
MPT 301Music Therapy Technology1
Ensembles 3
6 consecutive semester are required.
Concert Ensembles 3
4 semesters required. 4
Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
Orpheus Singers
Allegro Voices
Mastersingers
Oriana Chorale
Concert Choir
Symphony Orchestra
Criterions Jazz Ensemble
Statesmen Jazz Ensemble
String Ensemble 4
Keyboard Ensemble 5
Elective Ensembles 3
2 semesters required2
Basketball Band
Marching Band
Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble
Chamber Winds
Orpheus Singers
Allegro Voices
Mastersingers
Oriana Chorale
Concert Choir
Chamber Choir
Vocal Jazz
Recital Choir
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Criterions Jazz Ensemble
Statesmen Jazz Ensemble
Latin Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Combo
Collegium Musicum
Studio Music Ensemble
Keyboard Ensemble 5
Brass Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Steel Drum Ensemble
String Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Opera Production
Applied Lessons9
INM 111Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 111 Applied Lesson
INM 112Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 112 Applied Lesson
INM 211Applied Lesson1.5
or INM 211 Applied Lesson
INM 212Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 212 Applied Lesson
INM 311Applied Lesson1.5
or INM 311 Applied Lesson
INM 312Applied Lesson1.5
or VOK 312 Applied Lesson
Clinical Foundations
MUE 220Music for Diverse Learners3
MPT 240Fundamentals of Music Therapy3
PSY 100Introduction to Psychology3
PSY 210Developmental Psychology: Lifespan3
PSY 375Psychopathology3
BIO 259Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
Music Therapy Courses
MPT 101Introduction to Music Therapy1
MTC 250Music and the Mind2
MPT 300Music Therapy Research1
MPT 302Music Therapy Telehealth Techniques1
MPT 331Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics) 13
MPT 332Music Therapy Principles II (Adults) 13
MPT 333Music Therapy Principles III (Older Adults) 13
MPT 431Music Therapy Pre-Internship I 63
MPT 432Music Therapy Pre-Internship II 63
Free Electives
Select 6.5 credits of free electives.6.5
Capstone Requirement
MPT 492Music Therapy Internship I 6, 7, 8, 91
MPT 493Music Therapy Internship II 6, 7, 8, 91
Other Music Requirements
6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals)
Total Minimum Credits Required120
1

A grade of C- or higher is required.

2

May complete via competency exam.

3

The first ensemble each semester is 1 credit.  Additional ensembles are 0.5 credit each.

4

Guitar only.

5

Piano only.

6

A grade of B- or higher is required.

7

If completing an AMTA roster site internship out of the geographic area, all courses must be completed prior to the internship.

8

This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.

9

No applied performance recital is required for this major.  

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
Semester OneCredits
MPT 101 Introduction to Music Therapy 1
MTC 112 Theory of Music I 3
VOK 111
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
PIA 150 Piano Class I 1
VOI 150 Voice Class 1
INS 295 Guitar Class I 1
WRT 120 Effective Writing I 3
FYE 100XFirst Year Experience 3
Major Ensemble 1
Recital Attendance  
 Credits15.5
Semester Two
MPT 240 Fundamentals of Music Therapy 3
MTC 113 Theory of Music II 3
MTC 114 Aural Activities I 2
VOK 112
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
PIA 151 Piano Class II 1
INS 195 Music Therapy Percussion Techniques 1
INS 296 Guitar Class II 1
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3
Major Ensemble 1
Recital Attendance  
 Credits16.5
Summer
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 Credits0
Year Two
Semester Three
MTC 115 Aural Activities II 2
MTC 212 Theory of Music III 3
MHL 180 Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 3
VOK 211
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MUE 220 Music for Diverse Learners 3
MPT 192 Functional Music Skills (Piano/Voice) 1
MPT 331 Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics) 3
Major Ensemble 1
Free Elective 0.5
Recital Attendance  
 Credits18
Semester Four
MTC 214 Aural Activities III 2
MHL 280 Western Art Music I 3
VOK 212
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
MPT 193 Functional Music Skills (Guitar/Voice) 1
MPT 332 Music Therapy Principles II (Adults) 3
MAT 121
Introduction to Statistics I
or Introduction to Statistics and Probability
3
WRT 2XX200-Level WRT Course 3
Major Ensemble 1
MT Clinical Music Skills Evaluation 1  
Recital Attendance  
 Credits17.5
Year Three
Semester Five
MPT 194 Functional Music Skills (Voice) 1
MPT 300
Music Therapy Research
or Music Therapy Telehealth Techniques
1
MPT 301 Music Therapy Technology 1
MPT 333 Music Therapy Principles III (Older Adults) 3
MHL 380 Western Art Music II 3
PSY 210 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan 3
BIO 100
Basic Biological Science
or General Biology I
3
VOK 311
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
Major Ensemble 1
MT Clinical Music Skills Evaluation 1 retake, if needed  
Level 2 Music Therapy Fieldwork Application  
Recital Attendance  
 Credits17.5
Semester Six
MPT 431 Music Therapy Pre-Internship I 3
MPT 191 Clinical Music Improvisation 1
MTC 250 Music and the Mind 2
PSY 375 Psychopathology 3
VOK 312
Applied Lesson
or Applied Lesson
1.5
CON 311
Instrumental Conducting I
or Choral Conducting I
1.5
Major Ensemble 1
Interdisciplinary Gen Ed 3
MT Clinical Music Skills Evaluation 2  
Recital Attendance  
 Credits16
Year Four
Semester Seven
MPT 300
Music Therapy Research
or Music Therapy Telehealth Techniques
1
MPT 432 Music Therapy Pre-Internship II 3
BIO 259 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Humanities Gen Ed 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
MT Clinical Music Skills Evaluation 2 retake, if needed  
 Credits17
Semester Eight
MPT 492 Music Therapy Internship I 1
 Credits1
Summer Session I
MPT 493 Music Therapy Internship II 1
 Credits1
 Total Credits120