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Music Therapy—B.S. (Dual Degree M.S.)

New York State Registered Program Code: 32101

HEGIS Code: 1099.00 {Fine and Applied Arts Other}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MUDBS

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication. Students are effective communicators who actively listen to others musically and verbally.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge, methods, techniques and clinical experiences by interpreting and synthesizing information with accuracy.
  • Be knowledgeable and respectful of diverse cultural backgrounds while treating all persons with dignity and respect, providing a culturally-informed approach.
  • Locate, leverage and/or create opportunities for musical and social engagement in a variety of diverse communities.
  • Apply clinical and functional musical skills toward music therapy practice, including proficiency, knowledge and flexibility using the voice, piano and guitar to improvise, compose and recreate pre-composed music.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of current issues, philosophies, scholarship, methods, materials, research, continuing education opportunities and practices in music therapy.
  • Utilize and apply advanced music psychotherapy skills in clinical practice.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (32 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: ART History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) Two out of three: History, Political Science or Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: MUS 2000 and PSY 1110. The Languages and Languages/Literature requirements are met as 6 credits of Related Requirements.

Major Requirements (73-74 Credits)

73-74 credits varies* pending Ensemble and Vocal credits, not including 2 credits of Music Theory Placement if required.

Music Theory Placement Requirement

(0-2 credits pending waiver):

MUS 1010Theory Fundamentals

2

MUS 1010: Students who fail the department’s Theory Placement Exam must complete 2 additional credits from Electives

Music Core Requirements (27 Credits)

MUS 1020Sight Singing and Ear Training I

2
MUS 1120Harmony I

3
MUS 1990Music History I

3
MUS 2000History of Music II

3
MUS 2040Sight Singing/Ear Training II

2
MUS 2060Sight Singing/Ear Training III

2
MUS 2130Harmony II

3
MUS 3140Harmony III

3
MUS 3150Keyboard Harmony II

1
Complete either (1 Credit)
MUS 1140Computer Writing - Music

1
MUS 1610Introduction to Digital Audio

1
MUS 2751Telehealth: Music Therapy in the 21st Century I

1
Complete Piano/Guitar Requirement (4 Credits)

Music Therapy majors are required to take four semesters of piano or guitar courses:

  • Non-pianists complete a minimum of three semesters of piano courses:

Music Therapy Requirements (35 Credits)

MUS 1910Percussion Workshop

1
MUS 2720Music Therapy: Theories and Methods I

3
MUS 2730Music Therapy: Theories and Methods II

3
MUS 3740Music Therapy Fieldwork I

3
MUS 3750Music Therapy Fieldwork II

3
MUS 3800Professional Skills for Music Therapy

1
MUS 3850Introduction to Music Therapy Research

3
Complete two Clinical Improvisations (6 Credits)
MUS 3780Clinical Improvisation

3
MUS 3820Advanced Clinical Improvisation

3
Complete MUS 2830 twice for 1 credit each time (2 Credits)
MUS 2830Music Therapy Lab

1
Complete either (3 Credits)
MUS 1070History of Music and Healing

3
MUS 1580Introduction to Music Therapy

3

MUS 1070: for transfer students only

Complete Graduate-level Internships/Psychotherapy (9 Credits)
Complete either MUS 4600 with MUS4610 or MUS 5200 with MUS 5210 and MUS 5290.
MUS 4600Music Therapy: Internship I

3
MUS 4610Music Therapy: Internship II

3
MUS 5200
MUS 5210
MUS 5290

Applied Music Requirements - (8 Credits)

Select Applied Music courses from: MUS 1250-1540

Ensemble Requirement

Complete from the following courses (0-2 Credits):

MUS 1660Vocal Ensemble

1
MUS 1670Chamber Singers

1
MUS 1680Opera Ensemble

1
MUS 1720Interactive Technology Ensemble

1
MUS 1740Chamber Ensemble

1
MUS 1750Jazz and Contemporary Music Ensemble

1
MUS 1760Percussion Ensemble

1
MUS 1820Concert Choir

1
MUS 1840Brass Ensemble

1
MUS 1850Guitar Ensemble

1
MUS 1860String Ensemble

1
MUS 1870Woodwind Ensemble

1

Vocal Requirement (1 Credit)

MUS 1300Voice

1
MUS 1660Vocal Ensemble

1
MUS 1670Chamber Singers

1
MUS 1680Opera Ensemble

1
MUS 1940Singing and Signing: Level I

1
MUS 1950Vocal Techniques

1

Note: Vocal courses may be taken for 0-1 credit, but should be taken for credit.

Recital Attendance Requirement (0 Credits)

MUS 0100 is required for 7 semesters.
MUS 0100

0

 

Related Requirements (15 Credits)

PSY 1110General Psychology

3
PSY 2040Developmental Psychology

3
PSY 3260Abnormal Psychology

3

Note: PSY Elective is met with MUS 5290, taken as a Music Therapy Major requirement.

Languages (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.

Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Second Languages or Literature (3 Credits)

Allowed Languages courses are: ARA, CHI, ESL, FRE, ITA, SPA.
Note: (No ASL) Refer to the General Education Section of the Catalog for appropriate courses.

Electives (0-1 Credits)

The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) requirement for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives. If MUS 1010 is not required for 2 credits, take 2 more Electives. Adjust Electives for Ensemble/Vocal credits.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 123