Music Therapy B.M.T.

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts > Moores School of Music > Music Therapy, B.M.T.

The Music Therapy program in the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston prepares clinician-researchers to define the scientific connection between music and the human experience.

As the health needs of local communities are coming to the forefront, models of care continue to adapt to respond to these needs. Holistic and patient-centered models are emerging as a priority in healthcare delivery. Music Therapy is a cost-effective way for healthcare institutions to bring humanity back to the bedside.

Moores School of Music Admission Requirements

Change of Major Requirements

125 SCH (119 SCH + 6 SCH internship)

42 Core curriculum credits

53 Music supportive credits

30 credits in Music Therapy (including a six-credit internship required for licensure)

Core curriculum (42 hours)

Communications:
ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3
Mathematics:
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Math/Reasoning:
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
American History:
- American History: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 6.0
Government/Political Science:
- Government/Political Science: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 6.0
Life & Physical Sciences:
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) Credit Hours: 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture:
PHIL 1305 - Intro To Ethics Credit Hours: 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Writing in the Disciplines:
PSYC 2320 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Creative Arts:
MUSI 2362 - History of Music I Credit Hours: 3.0

Course Requirements

MUTX 2301 - Introduction to Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 3331 - Music Therapy Techniques I: Observation and Measurement Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 3332 - Music Therapy Techniques II: Early Childhood and Special Education Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 4333 - Music Therapy Techniques III: Medical Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 4334 - Music Therapy Techniques IV: Music Therapy in Behavioral Health Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 3360 - Psychology of Music Credit Hours: 3.0
PSYC 2307 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hours: 3.0
or
PSYC 2308 - Child Development Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 4350 - Music Therapy Research Methods Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 2110 - Clinical Strategies and Repertoire for Children Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2120 - Instruments in the Clinical Setting Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2101 - Music Styles and Skills I Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2102 - Music Styles and Skills II Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2103 - Music Styles and Skills III Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2104 - Music Styles and Skills IV Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 3131 - Music Therapy Practicum I Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 3132 - Music Therapy Practicum II Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 4133 - Music Therapy Practicum III Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 4134 - Music Therapy Practicum IV Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 4189 - Senior Lecture Recital Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 4600 - Internship in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 6.0
MUED 3107 - Basic Vocal Techniques Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2361 - Music and Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 2362 - History of Music I Credit Hours: 3.0 (MUSI 2362 counts as Creative Arts Core)
MUSI 3363 - History of Music II Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 3364 - History of Music III Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 2214 - Techniques of Music Since 1900 Credit Hours: 2.0
MUSI 1116 - Aural Skills I Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 1117 - Aural Skills II Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2116 - Aural Skills III Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2117 - Aural Skills IV Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 2210 - Theory III Credit Hours: 2.0
MUSA XXXX Applied Music (instrument or voice): 4 semesters
MUSI XXXX Large ensembles: 4 semesters
MUSI 4220 - Choral Conducting I Credit Hours: 2.0
or
MUSI 4230 - Instrumental Conducting I Credit Hours: 2

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