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Music Therapy - M.S. for Students Admitted Not Holding a B.S. Degree in Music Therapy

New York State Registered Program Code: 32101

HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts, Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MSMUT

 

The Graduate Program Director can waive 6-12 graduate credits if the student has successfully completed some undergraduate music therapy coursework (but has not earned a degree in music therapy).  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 Courses (60 credits required):

MUS 5040RCMT: Clinical Research & Overview

1
MUS 5050Music Therapy Foundations

3
MUS 5060Music Therapy Treatment Planning

3
MUS 5070Psychopathology and Music Therapy

2
MUS 5080Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy I

3
MUS 5090Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy II

3
MUS 5200Internship I

3
MUS 5210Internship II

3
MUS 5251Clinical Piano Improvisation I

2
MUS 5252Clinical Guitar Improvisation I

1
MUS 5261Clinical Piano Improvisation II

2
MUS 5262Clinical Guitar Improvisation II

1
MUS 5270Culturally Informed Music Therapy

3
MUS 5290Music Psychotherapy: Current Theories and Practice

3
MUS 5310Foundations of Music Therapy Groups

3
MUS 5320Music and Medicine: Music Psychotherapy in Healthcare Communities

3
MUS 5340Qualitative and Quantitative Research

3
MUS 5350Advanced Clinical Supervision

3
MUS 5460Vocal and Verbal Techniques in Music Therapy

3
MUS 5470Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practicum

3
MUS 5500Thesis Topics

1
MUS 5510Thesis Proposal

1
MUS 5520Thesis Research

2
PSY 5051Survey of Lifespan Development

2

Complete MUS 5040 or MUS 5045 (1 credit)

MUS 5040RCMT: Clinical Research & Overview

1
Or
MUS 5045Trauma-Informed Music Therapy

1
 

Complete one of the following (3 credits)

MUS 5280Music and Imagery: Therapeutic Applications

3
MUS 5390Analytical Music Therapy

3
 

Total Credit Hours: 60