Music Therapy - M.S. for Students Admitted Holding a B.S. Degree in Music Therapy from Molloy
New York State Registered Program Code: 32101
HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: MSMUD (Dual BS/MS & Second Degree)
Molloy students with a BS degree or BS dual degree in Music Therapy will follow these requirements subject to the Music Therapy Program Director's approval.
Additional information: Graduate Music Therapy
Graduates of the program will:
- Practice music therapy at an advanced level promoting healing through music experiences and therapeutic relationship in accordance with AMTA advanced competencies.
- Understand clinical needs from various theoretical perspectives, clinical models, and through work in a disciplinary team.
- Have successful experiences providing music therapy services with a wide range of clients across a variety of clinical and educational settings.
- Utilize and apply advanced music psychotherapy skills in clinical practice.
- Integrate and practice ongoing professional and personal development.
- Adhere to ethical standards of practice in music therapy.
- Understand and conduct ethical research with the goal of producing scholarly writing and presentations in music therapy.
- 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 (48 credits required):
| MUS 5070 | Psychopathology and Music Therapy | 2 |
| MUS 5200 | Internship I | 3 |
| MUS 5210 | Internship II | 3 |
| MUS 5261 | Clinical Piano Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUS 5262 | Clinical Guitar Improvisation II | 1 |
| 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 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 |
| Or | |
| MUS 5045 | Trauma-Informed Music Therapy | 1 |
Complete MUS 5270 or MUS 5470 (3 credits)
Molloy students with BS in Dual Degree Music Therapy must take
MUS 5470. Non-dual degree holders will take
MUS 5270.
| MUS 5270 | Culturally Informed Music Therapy | 3 |
| Or | |
| MUS 5470 | Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practicum | 3 |
Complete MUS 5280 or MUS 5390 (3 credits)
| MUS 5280 | Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications | 3 |
| Or | |
| MUS 5390 | Analytical Music Therapy | 3 |
Music Therapy Electives (6 credits):
| MUS 5251 | Clinical Piano Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUS 5252 | Clinical Guitar Improvisation I | 1 |
| MUS 5280 | Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications | 3 |
| MUS 5360 | Basic Theory and Practice of Guided Imagery and Music | 3 |
| MUS 5370 | Clinical Applications for Basic Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) | 3 |
| MUS 5380 | Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUS 5390 | Analytical Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUS 5420 | Nordoff-Robbins Clinical Improvisation I | 1 |
| MUS 5430 | Nordoff-Robbins Clinical Improvisation II | 1 |
| MUS 5440 | Nordoff-Robbins Group Theory and Practice I | 2 |
| MUS 5450 | Nordoff-Robbins Group Theory and Practice II | 2 |
NOTE: MUS 5280 and MUS 5390: May take as Electives if not taken as Program requirement with advisor approval.
Total Credit Hours: 48