OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Music Therapy Major (B.Mus.) |
Major code BM5115
College of Fine Arts
Music, School of
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
music@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/music
Christopher Fisher, contact person
fisherc@ohio.edu
Program Overview
This curriculum is designed for students who want to pursue a career in music therapy by combining musicianship and clinical skills into a professional career working with individuals across the health and need spectrum. The curriculum emphasizes musical skills beyond a primary instrument, the clinical application of music, and assessment of needs through music for use in hospice, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, development programs, treatment and care facilities, correctional facilities, and public schools. The degree program culminates in a six to nine month internship. The internship application and selection is assisted by faculty, with students selected to internships throughout the country. Through the internship and coursework students are prepared to take on music therapy positions in medical, educational, and community-related health settings.
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 successfully complete the curriculum requirements (including internship) for the Bachelor of Music Therapy degree are eligible to sit for the national board certification examination in order to become a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), the credential required to practice as a professional.
Those with the MT-BC designation may take positions across the country in educational facilities, mental health treatment centers, medical facilities, and other specialized facilities for children and adults with special needs. Graduates of the Ohio University Music Therapy department have achieved positions as music therapists, activities directors, and administrators across the country. Job opportunities for music therapists have been growing across the country for a number of years.
To meet the needs of positions that may require a deeper clinical skillset, some music therapy graduates may choose to pursue a masters degree to advance their skills in advanced music therapy clinical practice, business management, supervision, or research opportunities. Many Ohio University graduates have gone on to advance their skills at prestigious universities throughout the United States.
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Bachelor of Music degree with major in music therapy requires a minimum of 122 semester hours. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide page.
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 - Psychopathology 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