Music Therapy - M.S. for Students Admitted Holding a B.S. Degree in Music Therapy from Outside Molloy
New York State Registered Program Code: 32101
HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts, Other}
Molloy Program of Study Code: MSMUB
For new MS students holding a BS in Music Therapy from outside Molloy:
Students who have completed a concentration of advanced music therapy undergraduate coursework at another institution may be placed in this program and granted equivalency for some or all of the Equivalency Courses listed. This will be determined by the Program Director of Music Therapy upon admission into the graduate program. A minimum of 48 credits must be completed on the graduate-level as per NYS licensure requirements.
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 Requirements (48 total credits):
Complete These Program Courses (35 credits required):
| MUS 5070 | Psychopathology and Music Therapy | 2 |
| MUS 5210 | Internship II | 3 |
| MUS 5261 | Clinical Piano Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUS 5262 | Clinical Guitar Improvisation II | 1 |
| MUS 5270 | Culturally Informed Music Therapy | 3 |
| 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 one of the following (3 credits)
| MUS 5280 | Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications | 3 |
| MUS 5390 | Analytical Music Therapy | 3 |
Equivalency or Elective Courses (Minimum 9 credits):
The Program Director may determine that students with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy may be granted waivers from the Equivalency Courses listed or directed to take the Music Therapy Electives. A minimum of 48 graduate-level credits must be completed for NY State licensure.
Additional information: Graduate Music Therapy
| MUS 5050 | Music Therapy Foundations | 3 |
| MUS 5060 | Music Therapy Treatment Planning | 3 |
| MUS 5080 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy I | 3 |
| MUS 5090 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy II | 3 |
| MUS 5200 | Internship I | 3 |
| 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 |
| MUS 5470 | Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practicum | 3 |
NOTE:
MUS 5280 and
MUS 5390: May be taken as Elective credits if not taken as Program requirement with advisor approval.
Total Credit Hours: 48