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School of Music

Roger Stephens, Director



The curricula of the School of Music, culminating in the Bachelor of Music degree, are designed to prepare you for a career in teaching, music therapy, or performance. The School of Music provides individual applied study in vocal and instrumental music and offers a wide range of courses in the fields of theory, composition, electronic music, music history and literature, music education, and music therapy. Opportunities are provided for individual participation in student recitals and for performing experience in various organizations such as the Choral Union, University Singers, The Singing Men of Ohio, Women's Chorale, Opera Theater, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, jazz ensembles, and many small chamber ensembles. Performing groups are open to all students enrolled in the university, and selection is determined by audition.



The school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Entrance and graduation requirements are in accordance with the standards set by the association.

The Athens Community Music School, a unit within the School of Music, provides instruction for precollege-age students, university students who are not music majors, and other adults. Private instruction is offered in all instruments and voice. Teachers include faculty members, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates. Details are available from the director of the Athens Community Music School.

The School of Music offers an approved minor in music for nonmajors who wish to pursue the study of music.

Requirements for all music majors include the following: proficiency on major instrument and secondary piano, ensemble participation, music theory, music history, and MUS 090 Concert/Recital Attendance. Specific requirements are outlined in the School of Music Handbook.

The following course plans outline a practical sequence of required courses to help you plan your course of study. You must complete Tiers I, II, and III of the university General Education Requirement. (See "Graduation Requirements.")

Admission Requirements

If you are a freshman or transfer student who intends to major in music, an audition on your major instrument or a voice and a theory examination is required. An interview is also required for prospective music education and music therapy majors. The audition, interview, and theory examination are scheduled on the same day. Specific dates and information are available from the School of Music office.


Bachelor of Music in Performance

These curricula are designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical competence, and the ability to interpret advanced repertoire on their instrument or voice. You are prepared to perform stylistically repertoire from all periods available for your instrument. Experience in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble performance is required. The program prepares graduates to establish private teaching studios, to engage in professional performance, and to study at the graduate level. An emphasis in pedagogy is available for pianists primarily interested in teaching.

Piano
Major code BM5100

Freshman

MUS 090            Performance Lab                                0

MUS 101, 102,103   Theory I, II, III                              9

MUS 104, 105,106   Dictation & SS I, II, III                      3


MUS 125            Intro Music Hist. and Lit.                     4

MUS 341            Piano                                         12

                   Performance group                              3

                   Tier I English comp., quantitative skills   9-10

INCO 101           Fund. of Human Comm.                           4

                   Tier II Electives                            8-9

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab              0

MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory IV, V, VI             9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI   6

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                9

MUS 341             Piano                        2

                    Performance group            3

                    Electives                    9

Junior

MUS 090    Performance Lab                0

MUS 341    Piano                          2

MUS 421C ( * 
)  Chamber Music Lit.             3

MUS 450    Accompanying                   3

MUS 455    Conducting                     3

MUS 497    Recital                        1

           Music theory/lit electives   4-6

           Performance Group              3

           Electives                     13

           English comp. (300 level)      4

Senior

MUS 090           Performance Lab      0

MUS 341           Piano               12


MUS 457G ( * 
)       Early Keyboard Rep.   2

MUS 457K, L      Piano Repertoire      4

MUS 458G, H, I   Piano Pedagogy        6

MUS 497          Recital               2

                 Performance group     3

                 Tier II electives 12-15

                 Tier III            4-5

                 Elective            3-5

*May be taken in either the junior or senior year. Keyboard skills proficiency exam is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 194


Piano with an Emphasis in Pedagogy
Major code BM5104

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                               0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory I, II, III                             9

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation & SS I, II, III                     3

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.                 4

MUS 341             Piano

                    Performance group                             3

                    Tier I English comp., quantitative skills  9-10

INCO 101            Fund. of Human Comm.                          4

                    Tier II Electives                           8-9

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab              0

MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory IV, V, VI             9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI   6

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                9

MUS 341             Piano                       12

MUS 370             Practicum                    6

                    Performance group            3

Junior

MUS 090          Performance Lab                   0

MUS 341          Piano                            12

MUS 372          Adv. Functional Skills            2

MUS 458G, H, I   Piano Pedagogy                    6

                 Music theory/lit electives      4-6

                 Performance group                 3

PSY 101          General Psychology                5

PSY 275          Educational Psych.                4

                 English composition (300 level)   4

                 Tier II elective                4-5

                 Elective                          3

Senior

MUS 090      Performance Lab       0

MUS 341      Piano                12

MUS 370      Practicum             6

MUS 457G     Early Keyboard Rep.   2

MUS 457K,L   Piano Repertoire      4

MUS 450      Accompanying          3

MUS 455      Conducting            3

MUS 458E     Class Piano Pedagogy  2

MUS 497      Recital               2

             Performance group     3

             Tier II elective    4-5

             Tier II             4-5

             Electives             5

Keyboard skills proficiency exam is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 195


Voice
Major Code BM5101

Freshman

MUS 090                    Performance Lab                  0

MUS 101, 102, 103          Theory                          12

MUS 104, 105, 106          Theory                           2

MUS 125                    Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.    4

MUS 340                    Voice                           12

MUS 341 or 141, 142, 143   Piano                            6

MUS 375A, B                Eng., Italian  Diction           2

                           Performance group                3

ITAL 111, 112              Italian                          8

                           Tier I English comp.,

                           Quantitative skills           9-10

                           Tier II elective               4-5

Sophomore

MUS 090                     Performance Lab      0

MUS 201, 202, 203           Theory               9

MUS 204, 205, 206           Dictation and SS     6

MUS 340                     Voice               12

MUS 341 or 241, 242, 243    Piano                6

MUS 375C                    German Diction       1

MUS 457D                    Solo Repertoire      1

                            Performance group  3-6

GER 111, 112                German               8

                            Tier II elective   4-5

Junior

MUS 090             Performance Lab                     0

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                       9

MUS 340             Voice                              12

MUS 375D            French Diction                      1

MUS 457D            Solo Repertoire                     1

MUS 497             Recital                             1

                    Music theory/lit elective         2-3

                    Performance Group                   6

FR 111,112          French                              8

                    English composition (300 level)     4

                    Tier II electives                8-10

Senior

MUS 090         Performance Lab               0

MUS 340         Voice                        12

MUS 421F        Literature of Opera           3

MUS 455, 456B   Conducting                    6

MUS 457D        Solo Repertoire               1
MUS 458D Vocal Pedagogy 2 MUS 497 Recital 2 Music theory/lit elective 2-3 Performance group 6 Electives 5 Tier II elective 4 Tier III 4-5

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 210


Organ
Major code BM5102

Freshman

MUS 090            Performance Lab                                0

MUS 101, 102, 103  Theory I, II, III                              9

MUS 104, 105, 106  Dictation & SS I, II, III                     12

MUS 125            Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.                  4

MUS 343            Organ                                         12

                   Performance group                              3

                   Tier I English comp., Quantitative skills   9-10

INCO 101           Fund of Human Comm.                            4

                   Tier II electives                              8

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab             0

MUS 147, 148        Class Voice                 4


MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory IV, V, VI            9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI  6

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History               9

MUS 343             Organ                      12

                    Performance group           3

                    Electives                 3-4

Junior

MUS 090          Performance Lab                   0

MUS 343          Organ                            12

MUS 407A, B, C   Counterpoint                      9 orMUS 455, 456  Conducting Elective
 and             Elective

MUS 497          Recital                           1

                 Performance group                 3

                 Music elective                    6

                 Elective, French or German       12

                 English composition (300 level)   4

Senior

MUS 090          Performance Lab             0

MUS 343          Organ                      12

MUS 407A, B, C   Counterpoint                9 orMUS 455, 456  Conducting Elective
and              Elective

MUS 421E         Literature of Organ Music   3

MUS 497          Recital                     2

                 Performance group           3

                 Tier II electives        9-10

                 Tier III                  4-5

                 Electives                   5

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 193


Orchestral Instruments Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion
Major code BM5103

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                 0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory I, II, III               9

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation & SS I, II, III       3

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.   4

                    Major instrument               12

MUS 341             Piano                           6 orMUS 141, 142, 143 Class Piano
                    Band/orchestra                  6

MUS 254 ( * 
)         Chamber Music                   3

                    Tier I English comp.,
                    quantitative skills          9-10

Sophomore

MUS 090              Performance Lab              0

MUS 201, 202, 203    Theory IV, V, VI             9

MUS 204, 205, 206    Dictation and SS IV, V, VI   6

MUS 254              Chamber Music                3

MUS 321, 322, 323    Music History                9

MUS 341              Piano                        6 orMUS 141, 142, 143 Class Piano

                     Major instrument            12

                     Band/orchestra               6

Junior

MUS 090         Performance Lab                          0

                Major instrument                        12

                Music theory and literature electives    9


MUS 455, 456A   Conducting                               6

                Band/orchestra                           6

MUS 254         Chamber Music                            3

MUS 497         Recital                                  1

                English composition (300 Level)          4


                Tier II electives                       12

Senior

MUS 090        Performance Lab             0

               Major instrument           12

MUS 457, 458   Solo Repertoire, Pedagogy   3

               Band/orchestra              6

MUS 254        Chamber Music               3

MUS 304        Instrumentation             3

MUS 497        Recital                     2

               Tier II electives       12-14

               Tier III                  4-5

               Elective                    2

*12 quarters chamber music required for string majors; 9 quarters for other instrumentalists.

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 203


Bachelor of Music in Music Theory of Composition

The curriculum is designed to prepare exceptionally talented students for careers as theorist or composers or for continued study or graduate work in theory or composition. The curriculum focuses on basic musicianship skills; analytical, aural, and writing skills; compositional facility and technique; and the acquisition of a historical perspective on, and basic knowledge of, technological innovations in the field.

Theory
Major code BM5116

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                                 0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory I, II, III                               9

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation & SS I, II, III                       3

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.                   2

MUS 178             Computer Skills for Musicians                   2

                    Major instrument                                6

                    Class Piano 1                                   6

                    Performance group                               3

                    Tier I English comp., quantitative skills    9-10

INCO 101            Fund. of Human Comm.                            4
or INCO 103         Public Speaking

                    Electives                                    8-10

Sophomore

MUS 090            Performance Lab               0

MUS 201, 202, 203  Theory I, II, III             9

MUS 204, 205, 206  Dictation and SS I, II, III   6

MUS 321, 322, 323  Music History                 9

                   Major Instrument              6

                   Class Piano1                  6

                   Performance group             3

                   Tier II electives         12-15

Junior

MUS 090            Performance Lab                    0

MUS 309            Composition                        6

MUS 407A, B, C     Counterpoint                       6

MUS 415            Microcomputer Appl.                3

                   Major instrument                   6

                   Performance group                  3

                   English composition  (300 level)   4

                   Tier II electives               8-10

                   Elective                         6-8

Senior

MUS 090             Performance Lab                        0

MUS 304, 305, 306   Instrumentation, Orchestration I, II   6

MUS 402A, B, C      Styles                                 9

MUS 421             Electives                              9

MUS 455             Conducting                             3

                    Performance group                      3

                    Tier III elective                    4-5

                    Electives                            3-5

MUS 414             Senior Thesis                          2

MUS 498             Independent Project                    4

If piano is the major instrument, the secondary instrumental requirement may be satisfied by one of the following methods:

a    By taking applied lessons on an instrument other than piano for 6 quarters (1 hour per quarter).

b    By taking 3 quarters (2 hours per quarter) of either 261 String Methods and Materials or 263 Wind and Percussion Methods and Materials, or a combination of both.

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 196


Composition
Major code BM5105

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                                0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory                                        12

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation &, SS I, II, III                    12

MUS 125             Intro to Mus. Hist. & Lit.                     4

MUS 178             Computer Skills for Musicians                  2

                    Major instrument                               6

                    Class Piano 1                                  6

                    Performance group                              3

                    Tier I English comp., quantitative skills   9-10

INCO 101            Fund. of Human Commun.                         4
or INCO 103         Public Speaking

                    Tier II electives                           8-10

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab               0

                    Theory IV, V, VI              9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI    6

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                 6

MUS 413             Intro to Electronic Music     2


MUS 415             Microcomputer Applications    3

                    Major instrument              6

                    Class Piano1                  6

                    Performance group             3

                    Tier II electives         16-19

Junior

MUS 090             Performance Lab                   0

MUS 310, 311, 312   Composition                       6

MUS 407A, B, C      Counterpoint                      9

                    Major instrument                  6

                    Performance group                 3
English composition (300 level) 4 Tier II electives 4-5 Elective 4-5

Senior

MUS 090          Performance Lab       0

MUS 304,305      Instr. Orch. I & II   6

MUS 402A, B, C   Styles                9

MUS 309          Composition           6

MUS 414          Senior Practicum      2

MUS 421          Electives             9

MUS 455          Conducting            3

                 Performance group     3

                 Tier III            4-5

                 Electives             3

If piano is your major instrument, the secondary instrumental requirement may be satisfied by one of the following methods:

a    By taking applied lessons on an instrument other than piano for 6 quarters (1 hour per quarter).

b    By taking 3 quarters (2 hours per quarter) of either 261, String Methods and Materials, or 263, Wind and Percussion Methods and Materials, or a combination of both.

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 194


Bachelor of Music in Music History and Literature
Major code BM5114

The curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation in music history, theory, performance, and research in music for students interested in these and related areas at the graduate level. While diversified in its academic and performance components, the curriculum sufficiently emphasizes each, giving you a variety of choices in selecting specialization at higher degree levels.

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                                0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory I, II, III                             12

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI                     6

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.                  4

                    Major instrument                               6

                    Minor instrument                               3

                    Performance group                              3

                    Tier I English comp., quantitative skills   9-10

                    English electives                             10

INCO 101            Fund. of Human Comm.                           4

MUS 498             Independent Project ( * 
)                         1

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab               0

MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory I, II, III             9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI&   6

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                 9

                    Major instrument              6

                    Minor instrument              3

                    Performance group             3

                    Tier II electives         12-15

Junior

MUS 090   Performance Lab                   0

MUS 421   Electives                         9

          Theory electives                6-9

          Modern languages                 12

          Major instrument                  6

          Performance group                 3

          English composition (300 level)   4

          History electives                 8

MUS 498   Independent Project               2

Senior

MUS 090   Performance Lab         0

MUS 414   Senior Practicum        2

MUS 421   Electives               9

MUS 428   Jazz History            3

MUS 455   Conducting              3

          Modern languages       12

          Performance group       3

          Tier II electives    8-10

          Tier III              4-5

*Independent Project determined in consultation with music history chair.

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 194


Bachelor of Music in Music Education

If you specialize in music education, you may elect either an instrumental or choral emphasis. Upon completion of the requirements of the program, which includes the requirements of the State Board of Education, you will receive the Ohio Special Certificate for teaching music in public schools.


Choral Emphasis
Major code BM5106

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                                 0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory I, II, III                              12

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI                      6

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.                   4

MUS 163             Intro to Music Education                        2

                    Major instrument                                6

MUS 178             Computer Skills for Musicians                   2

                    Minor instrument                              3-6

                    Performance group                             3-6

INCO 103            Fund. of Public Spkg.                           4

                    Tier I English comp.,  quantitative skills   9-10

PSY 101             General Psychology                              5

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab                          0

MUS 179             Technology for Music Ed.                 2

MUS 182             Rec. Mus. Instr. and Mat                 3

                    Major instrument                         6

                    Minor instrument                         6

                    Performance group                      3-6

MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory I, II, III                        9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI               6

EDCI 200            Learning Human Growth                    6

EDCI 201            Char of Learners with Exceptionalities   3

EDCI 202            Field Exp. in Education                  2

                    Tier II electives                     8-10

Junior

MUS 090             Performance Lab                     0

MUS 263A            Perc. Meth. Classes                 2

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                       9

                    Music history elective              3

MUS 364             Sec. Choral Techniques              3

MUS 366             Teach. Mus. Elem.                   3

MUS 455, 456B       Conducting                          6

MUS 468             Gen. Music in JHS                   3

                    Major instrument                    6

                    Performance group                 3-6

EDMC 300            Middle Childhood Inst.
                    Process & Curriculum                4

EDSE 371A           Inst. Adpt. for Learners with
                    Exceptionalities & Diverse Needs    3

                    English Composition (300 level)     4

Senior

MUS 090              Performance Lab                               0

MUS 261, 263         Instr. Meth. Class                            4

                     Music theory elective                         3

MUS 366B             Early Child. Mus. Ed.                         3

                     Performance group                           2-4

MUS 458D             Vocal Pedagogy                                2

EDCI 301             Educ. & Cult. Diversity                       3

EDM 400              School, Society, & the Professional Educator  5

EDM 420              Teaching Reading in the Content Area          5

EDPL 461, 463, 465   Student Teaching                             16

                     Tier III                                    4-5

                     Elective                                      5

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 209

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. See the School of Music Handbook for a complete statement concerning requirements.


Instrumental Emphasis
Major code BM5107

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                                 0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory 1, 11, 111                               9

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation & SS I, II, III                       3

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.                   4

MUS 163             Intro to Music Education                        2

MUS 178             Computer Skills for Musicians                   2

INCO 103            Fund. of Public Spkg.                           4

PSY 101             General Psychology                              5

                    Major instrument                                6

                    Minor instrument                                6

                    Performance group                             3-6

                    Tier I English comp., quantitative skills    9-10

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab                           0

MUS 179             Technology for Music Educ.                2

MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory 1, 11, 111                         9

MUS 204, 205, 206   Dictation and SS IV, V, VI                6

MUS 261 or 263      Inst. Meth Classes                        4

EDCI 200            Learning, Human Growth, & Development     6

EDCI 201            Char. of Learners With Exceptionalities   3
                  	
EDCI 202            Field Exp. in Education                   2

EDCI 203            Technological Appl. in Ed.                4

                    Major instrument                          6

                    Minor instrument                          6

                    Performance group 	                    3-6

                    Tier  II electives	                    4-5

Junior

MUS 090             Performance Lab                   0

MUS 263             Instr. Meth. Classes              6

MUS 304             Instrumentation                   3

MUS 321, 322, 323   Music History                     6

MUS 363             Sec. School Instr. Meth. & Mat.   3

MUS 455, 456A       Conducting                        6

MUS 464             Marching Band Technique           3

EDCI 301             Educ. & Cult Diversity           3

EDCI 371A           Inst. Adpt. for Learners
                    w/Except. & Diverse Needs         2

EDMC 300            Mid Childhood Instr.
                    Process & Curriculum              4

                    Major instrument                  6

                    Music education elective          2

                    Performance group               3-6

                    English composition (300 level)   4

Senior

MUS 090                     Performance Lab                               0

MUS 147,148                 Class Voice                                   4

MUS 261 or 263              Instr. Meth. Classes                          4

MUS 366 or 266A, 366B, 468  Electives                                     4

MUS 465                     Jazz Ensemble Methods                         2

EDCI 400                    School, Society & the Professional Educator   4

EDM 420                     Teaching Reading in the Content Area          5

EDPL 461, 463, 465          Student Teaching                             16

                            Performance group                           2-4

                            Tier III                                    4-5

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 212

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. See the School of Music Handbookfor a complete statement concerning requirements.


Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Major code BM5115

The curriculum attracts students desiring to pursue a career in music therapy, combining musical talent and interest in the behavioral sciences. The program offers a strong practicum component leading to a six-month internship and meets the curricular guidelines established by the National Association for Music Therapy. Coursework prepares you for clinical placement in medical, educational, and community health settings.

Freshman

MUS 090             Performance Lab                             0

MUS 101, 102, 103   Theory I, II, III                          12

MUS 104, 105, 106   Dictation & SS I, II, III                  12

MUS 141, 142, 143   Class Piano1                                6

MUS 180             MT Practicum I                              1

MUS 181             Intro to Music Therapy                      3

MUS 182             Rec. Mus. Instr. &  Mat.                    3

                    Major instrument                            6

                    Performance group                           3

                    Tier I English composition                  5

HSS 108             Intro Sp. Disord.                           5

EDSP 271            Intro Educ. of Except. Children and Youth   4

PSY 101             General Psychology                          5

PESS 115, 275       Rhythmics, ES Rhythm and Dance              2
                    or Dance elective

Sophomore

MUS 090             Performance Lab                      0

MUS 125             Intro to Music Hist. and Lit.        4

MUS 147, 148, 149   Class Voice2                         6

MUS 165             Class Guitar3                      2-4

MUS 201, 202, 203   Theory I, II, III                    9

MUS 204, 205        Dictation and SS IV, V, VI           4

MUS 241, 242, 243   Class Piano                          6

MUS 280             MT Practicum II4                     3

MUS 281             Obs., Eval., Res. in MT              3

MUS 282             MT Activ. for Classroom and Clinic   3

                    Major instrument                     6

                    Performance group                    3

EDSP                Behavioral sci. elective             5

Junior

MUS 090              Performance Lab                     0

MUS 261              String Meth. Class                  2

MUS 322, 323         Music History                       6

MUS 359, 360, 361   Class Piano, Organ, Piano elective   3

MUS 366             Teach. Mus. Elem.                    3

MUS 380             MT Practicum III4                    3

MUS 381, 382        Psych. Found. Music I, II            6

MUS 455             Conducting                           3

MUS 481             MT Prin. and Tech. I                 3

                    Performance Group                    3

PSY 12O             Statistics6                          5

PSY 332             Abnormal Psychology                  4

                    Music education, theory,
                    or history elective                2-3

                    Tier I English comp.-
                    technical writing (300 level)        4

Senior

MUS 090        Performance Lab              0

MUS 263        WW, Brass, Perc. Meth.       6

MUS 480        MT Practicum IV4           3-6

MUS 482, 483   MT Prin. and Tech. II, III   6

MUS 489        Clin. Training in MT         1

BIOS 101       Principals of Biology        5
or BIOL 103    Human Biology             or 5

HLTH 230       Med. Term. for Health Adm.   4

EDSP           Behavioral sci. electives5  10

               Tier III elective            4

               Electives                    8

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 203

The music therapy curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the School of Music and the National Association for Music Therapy (AMTA). In addition to the regular coursework, you must complete MUS 489 Clinical Experience (six-month internship) at a clinical facility approved for the training of music therapists before graduation. Upon graduation, you are eligible to take the board certification exam to receive national credentials as a board certified music therapist (MT-BC) with CBMT.

  1. Secondary instrument is piano (class) for all students whose major is not piano. Piano principals do not have a required second instrument.
  2. Substitution may be made with advisor approval. Alternative courses include MUS 372 Adv. Funct. Skills for Piano Princ. (2), MUS 165 Guitar I (2), and MUS 166 Guitar II (2).
  3. Guitar proficiency test available for course waiver.
  4. 1-2 hours depending on lab practicum hours.
  5. Consult University-Wide Graduation Requirements section for EDSP/behavioral science electives that meet Tier II requirements.
  6. Music Education-Music Therapy double majors must take either PSY 120 or MATH 113 in the freshman year.
  7. Select either the BIOL 101/BIOS 301 or BIOS 103/HLTH 230 combination.


Minor in Music
Minor code ORMUSI

The music minor is offered for nonmajors who wish to study music. To pursue a minor in music, you must receive permission from the associate director of the School of Music. You must audition for and be accepted into performance ensemble before declaring and receiving final approval from the College of Fine Arts dean's office.

Theoretical Studies

MUS 100, 101A, 102A   Music Theory ( * 
)   9

History and Literature

MUS 120        Intro to Music Literature         3
or MUS 125     Intro to Mus. Hist. and Lit.   or 4 

Two courses selected from the following:

MUS 124 Language of Rock Music 3 MUS 322, 323 Music History 3 MUS 427 Folk Music 3 MUS 428 Jazz History 3

Ensemble

Ensemble (3 quarters)             3

Electives

Courses in music totaling a minimum of 9 credit hours (applied music is strongly encouraged subject to studio availability)

Minimum hours required: 30

*MUS 101, 102, and 103 may be substituted providing you achieve a satisfactory score on the Freshman Music Theory Entrance Examination and have the approval of the head of the Music Theory Division.


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