B.M. in Music Therapy
Wells School of Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 3 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
or MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics) 1 | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Music for Diverse Learners | ||
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Basic Biological Science | ||
or BIO 110 | General Biology I | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Humanities requirement | 3 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | ||
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics) | ||
| Music Therapy Principles II (Adults) | ||
| Music Therapy Principles III (Older Adults) 1 | ||
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Western Art Music I 1 | ||
| Music Therapy Pre-Internship I | ||
| Music Therapy Pre-Internship II | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Music History Requirements | ||
| MHL 180 | Global Soundscapes: Music, History, and Society 1 | 3 |
| MHL 280 | Western Art Music I 1 | 3 |
| MHL 380 | Western Art Music II | 3 |
| Theory & Aurals Requirements | ||
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I 1 | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I 1 | 2 |
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II 1 | 3 |
| MTC 115 | Aural Activities II 1 | 2 |
| MTC 212 | Theory of Music III | 3 |
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| Required Music Courses | ||
| PIA 150 | Piano Class I 2 | 1 |
| PIA 151 | Piano Class II 2 | 1 |
| MPT 191 | Clinical Music Improvisation | 1 |
| MPT 194 | Functional Music Skills (Voice) | 1 |
| CON 311 | Instrumental Conducting I | 1.5 |
| or CON 321 | Choral Conducting I | |
| INS 195 | Music Therapy Percussion Techniques | 1 |
| INS 295 | Guitar Class I | 1 |
| INS 296 | Guitar Class II 1 | 1 |
| VOI 150 | Voice Class 2 | 1 |
| MPT 192 | Functional Music Skills (Piano/Voice) | 1 |
| MPT 193 | Functional Music Skills (Guitar/Voice) | 1 |
| MPT 301 | Music Therapy Technology | 1 |
| 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 required | 2 | |
| 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 Lessons | 9 | |
| INM 111 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 111 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 112 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 112 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 211 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or INM 211 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 212 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 212 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 311 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or INM 311 | Applied Lesson | |
| INM 312 | Applied Lesson | 1.5 |
| or VOK 312 | Applied Lesson | |
| Clinical Foundations | ||
| MUE 220 | Music for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| MPT 240 | Fundamentals of Music Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 375 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Music Therapy Courses | ||
| MPT 101 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 1 |
| MTC 250 | Music and the Mind | 2 |
| MPT 300 | Music Therapy Research | 1 |
| MPT 302 | Music Therapy Telehealth Techniques | 1 |
| MPT 331 | Music Therapy Principles I (Pediatrics) 1 | 3 |
| MPT 332 | Music Therapy Principles II (Adults) 1 | 3 |
| MPT 333 | Music Therapy Principles III (Older Adults) 1 | 3 |
| MPT 431 | Music Therapy Pre-Internship I 6 | 3 |
| MPT 432 | Music Therapy Pre-Internship II 6 | 3 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Select 6.5 credits of free electives. | 6.5 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MPT 492 | Music Therapy Internship I 6, 7, 8, 9 | 1 |
| MPT 493 | Music Therapy Internship II 6, 7, 8, 9 | 1 |
| Other Music Requirements | ||
| 6 semesters of recital attendance (10 approved recitals) | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 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.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MPT 101 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 1 |
| MTC 112 | Theory of Music I | 3 |
| VOK 111 or INM 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 100X | First Year Experience | 3 |
| Major Ensemble | 1 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MPT 240 | Fundamentals of Music Therapy | 3 |
| MTC 113 | Theory of Music II | 3 |
| MTC 114 | Aural Activities I | 2 |
| VOK 112 or INM 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 | ||
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| Complete clearances and liability insurance | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| 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 or INM 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 | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| MTC 214 | Aural Activities III | 2 |
| MHL 280 | Western Art Music I | 3 |
| VOK 212 or INM 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 or MAT 125 |
Introduction to Statistics I or Introduction to Statistics and Probability |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Major Ensemble | 1 | |
| MT Clinical Music Skills Evaluation 1 | ||
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 17.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MPT 194 | Functional Music Skills (Voice) | 1 |
| MPT 300 or MPT 302 |
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 or BIO 110 |
Basic Biological Science or General Biology I |
3 |
| VOK 311 or INM 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 | ||
| Credits | 17.5 | |
| 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 or INM 312 |
Applied Lesson or Applied Lesson |
1.5 |
| CON 311 or CON 321 |
Instrumental Conducting I or Choral Conducting I |
1.5 |
| Major Ensemble | 1 | |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| MT Clinical Music Skills Evaluation 2 | ||
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MPT 300 or MPT 302 |
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 | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MPT 492 | Music Therapy Internship I | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Summer Session I | ||
| MPT 493 | Music Therapy Internship II | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
