OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Music Therapy Major (B.Mus.) |
Major code BM5115
College of Fine Arts
School of Music
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
Fax: 740.593.4255
Christopher Fisher, contact person
fisherc@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The curriculum attracts students desiring to pursue a career in music therapy, combining musical talent, interest in the behavioral sciences, and service to individuals with special needs and health issues. The curriculum emphasizes musicianship, clinical application, measurement, and practice-related research. The program offers six semesters of supervised practicum (service-learning) opportunities in hospice, hospitals, psychiatric facilities for adults and children, extended care facilities, public schools, treatment centers, correctional facilities, and developmental centers. The University-affiliated Athens Community Music School provides students the opportunity to work with individuals and their families. Internship application and selection is assisted by faculty, with students accepted by excellent clinical training programs throughout the country. Coursework prepares the student for positions in medical, education, and community health-related settings, as well as private practice.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.
Change of Program Policy
Students currently attending Ohio University who wish to declare a major in music are required to audition for admission to the School of Music before they may declare the major.
External Transfer Admission
All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students who complete requirements for the Bachelor of Music Therapy degree must then take the national board certification examination in order to become a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), the credential required to practice as a professional. The MT-BC may take positions in educational facilities, treatment centers, medical facilities and other specialized facilities for children and adults with special needs. In the past several years new positions (The AMTA 2009 Member Sourcebook) have occurred at over twice the rate of positions lost. To meet a growing number of positions requiring advanced clinical, research, and management skills, music therapists may pursue the Masters of Music in music therapy. Those music therapists who desire teaching and research positions in higher education may pursue a doctorate in music education or a related area with an emphasis on music therapy.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Total Hours Required
The Bachelor of Music degree with major in music therapy requires a minimum of 122 hours. Proficiencies are required in keyboard, voice, and guitar. Students are referred to the School of Music Undergraduate Handbook for additional requirements, listing of policies, explanations, and expectations for the College of Fine Arts, the School of Music, and the Music Therapy Division.
Aural Skills, Music Theory, and Music History and Literature
Complete the following courses during freshman and sophomore years:
Aural Skills
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1030 - Dictation and Sight Singing I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1040 - Dictation and Sight Singing II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2030 - Dictation and Sight Singing III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2040 - Dictation and Sight Singing IV Credit Hours: 1
Music Theory
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1010 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1020 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2010 - Music Theory III Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2020 - Music Theory IV Credit Hours: 3
Music History and Literature
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1210 - Introduction to World Music Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1250 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3210 - History and Literature of Music I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3220 - History and Literature of Music II Credit Hours: 3
Class Piano
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1410 - Class Piano I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1420 - Class Piano II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2410 - Class Piano III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2420 - Class Piano IV Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3590 - Class Piano V Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3600 - Class Piano VI Credit Hours: 1
Piano principals do not take Class Piano, instead complete two of the following courses:
- MUS 3410 - Piano Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3430 - Organ Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3720 - Advanced Functional Skills Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 4500 - Accompanying Credit Hours: 1
Ensemble
Complete 8 semesters of large ensemble for 1 hour each semester. See School of Music Undergraduate Handbook for ensembles appropriate to the principal instrument and major. Music therapy majors are also required to participate in at least one vocal ensemble.
Performance Lab
Complete 6 semesters of the following course:
- MUS 1090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0
Principal Instrument or Voice
Complete 2 hours per semester for 6 semesters on appropriate applied instrument or voice for major. See School of Music Undergraduate Handbook for guidelines regarding attaining senior level.
- MUS 3400 - Voice Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3410 - Piano Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3430 - Organ Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3431 - Harpsichord Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3440 - Violin Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3450 - Viola Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3460 - Violoncello Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3470 - Double Bass Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3471 - Applied Guitar Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3480 - Flute Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3490 - Oboe Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3500 - Bassoon Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3510 - Clarinet Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3520 - Saxophone Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3530 - Trumpet Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3540 - Horn Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3550 - Euphonium Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3560 - Trombone Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3570 - Tuba Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- MUS 3580 - Percussion Credit Hours: 1 - 4
Class Voice and Instruments, Improvisation
Complete the following courses. If you are a voice major, then MUS 1470 and MUS 1480 are not required.
- MUS 1470 - Class Voice I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1480 - Class Voice II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1650 - Class Folk Guitar I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1660 - Class Folk Guitar II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1820 - Recreational Music Instruments and Materials Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 2830 - Multi-Cultural Percussion and Movement Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3770 - Jazz Improvisation I Credit Hours: 1
Professional Music Therapy Requirements
Complete the following courses. MUS 2920, MUS 3920 and MUS 4920 must each be completed for 2 hours over 2 semesters.
- MUS 1810 - Introduction to Music Therapy Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 2810 - Observation, Evaluation, and Research in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2920 - Music Therapy Second-Year Practicum Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3820 - Psychological Foundations of Music Therapy Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 3920 - Music Therapy Third-Year Practicum Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 4810 - Music Therapy Principles and Techniques I Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4820 - Music Therapy Principles and Techniques II Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4830 - Music Therapy Principles and Techniques III Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4900 - Special Topics in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4910 - Internship in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 4920 - Music Therapy Fourth-Year Practicum Credit Hours: 1
General Education OHIO BRICKS Quantitative Reasoning
Complete the following course, which will satisfy the University’s OHIO BRICKS Quantitative Reasoning requirement. See Graduation Requirements – Universitywide for additional OHIO BRICKS requirements.
- PSY 1110 - Elementary Statistical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
General Education OHIO BRICKS
Complete the following courses. See Graduation Requirements – Universitywide for additional OHIO BRICKS requirements.
- BIOS 1030 - Human Biology I:Basic Principles Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1210 - Introduction to World Music Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2710 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
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and
- PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
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or
- EDEC 1600 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hours: 3
Communication
Complete the following course:
- CSD 1080 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credit Hours: 3