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Master of Music Therapy The Master of Music Therapy Degree prepares music therapy practitioners for advanced clinical work with specific populations, to establish and implement new music therapy programs, and to complete academic requirements necessary for directing undergraduate and graduate music therapy programs.

Entrance Requirements  Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants for acceptance into the Master of Music Therapy program must have completed all specific requirements of an undergraduate music therapy degree program accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), including internship, or equivalent. A telephone or on-campus interview with the Director of Music Therapy is required. Applicants must file a music therapy professional growth plan and submit a video tape in which musical skills utilized in music therapy practice are demonstrated. Specific requirements for the growth plan and video tape are available in the Conservatory Office. A performance audition is not required.

Degree Requirements  The degree requirement is a minimum of 30 credit hours with grades of B or better in required courses and a grade point average of 3.000.

Requirements for the Master of Music Therapy Degree

MAJOR AREA

MUTH 599

Individual Directed Research

1

MUTH 611

Contemporary Foundations of Music Therapy Practice

 2*

MUTH 612

Dynamics of Music Therapy Intervention

2*

MUTH 613

Interdisciplinary Approach to Music Therapy Practice

 2*

MUTH 614

Implementation and Administration of Music Therapy Practice

 2 *

MUTH 621

Clinical Applications I

1*

MUTH 622

Clinical Applications II

1*

MUTH 623

Clinical Applications III

1*

MUTH 624

Clinical Applications IV

1*

MUTH 698

Research/Teaching Project

  

OR

  

4*+

MUTH 699

Thesis

  
 

Comprehensive Examination in Music Therapy

pass/fail

SUPPORT COURSES

MUED 601

Bibliography and Research

3

MUED 604

Educational Measurement

3
 

Electives in Music (Must include at least 2 credits in theory or literature. A maximum of 2 ensemble credits may be applied to the degree requirements.)

4
 

Electives (Selected from behavioral/health/natural sciences, education [general or music], or business)

3
  Total  30

* minimum grade of "B" required.  

+ After initial registration in MUTH 698 or 699, the student must remain continuously registered for that course for at least one credit each Fall and Spring semester until the requirement is fulfilled. Registration and billing are automatic until the requirement is fulfilled or the student submits a written statement of withdrawal from the curriculum.

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