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Bachelor of Music Therapy
Degree Requirements

Acceptance into the BMT program is based on a combination of academic transcripts, essay, audition and a personal interview. Continuation in the program is contingent upon maintaining high personal, professional and academic standards.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 180 total quarter credits
148 credits required for major
Marylhurst Music Core 49 crs.
Musical Language I,II,III,IV,V,VI 18 crs.
Keyboard Skills I,II,III,IV,V,VI 6 crs.
Aural Skills I,II,III,IV,V,VI 6 crs.
Global Music 3 crs.
Introduction to Music Technology 2 crs.
Introduction to Conducting 2 crs.
Music History & Literature 12 crs.
Keyboard Proficiency 0 cr.
Sight-Singing Proficiency 0 cr.
Aural Dictation Proficiency 0 cr.
Music Literature Proficiency 0 cr.
Music Participation Portfolio (every term) 0 cr.
Music Therapy Requirements 43 crs.
Introduction to Music Therapy 3 crs.
Music in Recreation & Special Education 3 crs.
Clinical Repertoire 1 cr.
Beginning Practicum & Seminar I,II,III 3 crs.
Music Therapy with Children 3 crs.
Music Therapy with Adults 3 crs.
Movement & Music Therapy 1 cr.
Clinical Improvisation 2 crs.
Songwriting in Music Therapy 2 crs.
Intermediate Practicum/Seminar 3 crs.
Music Therapy in Mental Health 3 crs.
Psychology of Music 3 crs.
Advanced Practicum/Seminar 3 crs.
Research Methods in Music Therapy I,II 6 crs.
Music Therapy Internship 2 crs.
Senior Project 2 crs.
Applied Study on Primary Instrument 6 crs.
Applied Music 1
Six terms of private music lessons.
6 crs.
Primary Performance Exam 0 cr.
Ensemble Requirements
Up to 2 crs. of ensemble may be taken using a clinical instrument that is not the student's primary instrument.
9 crs.
Lower-division Marylhurst Ensemble 6 crs.
Upper-division Marylhurst Ensemble 2 crs.
Music Therapy Ensemble 1 cr.
Applied Study on Clinical Instruments 8 crs.
Guitar Skills I,II 4 crs.
Percussion 2 crs.
Vocal Skills 2 crs.
Guitar Proficiency 0 cr.
Voice Proficiency 0 cr.
Human Sciences Requirements 21 crs.
Introduction to Psychology 3 crs.
Behavior Modification 3 crs.
Abnormal Psychology 3 crs.
Counseling Theories & Strategies: Level One 3 crs.
Issues & Ethics in the Helping Professions 3 crs.
Choose one of the following:
Child Psychology
Adolescent Psychology
Exceptional Children in the Schools
Adult Development & Aging
3 crs.
Choose one of the following:
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Communication in Aging
Theorizing & Researching in Gerontology
Learning: A Fundamental Human Process
Disorders of Personality
Psychology of Groups
3 crs.
Science & Mathematics Requirements 9 crs.
The Physiology of Controlling Stress & Tension 3 crs.
Basic Statistics 3 crs.
Human Anatomy 3 crs.
Creative Arts Requirement 3 crs.
Any non-music course fulfilling the Liberal Arts Core Arts & Ideas AIB outcome.
TOTAL 148 CREDITS

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