Music Therapy, BMT

Introduction

With the combination of an aging population and the growing acceptance of the healing powers of music, Music Therapy is one of the fastest growing fields in music today. The discovery of new applications for music in the health professions has caused and increased demand for board certified music therapists.

Admissions

Program Length

Four years for a complete BA degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

The music therapy curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of music therapy clinical practice and is based on the Education and Clinical Training standards set forth by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Successful graduates of the MT program are eligible to sit for the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT) national board-certification exam and to apply for licensure to practice music therapy in Oregon. The academic curriculum meets the standards of and is approved by AMTA and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Furthermore, the curriculum centers around the following Program Student Learning Outcomes which seeks to prepare students:

To develop high quality functional musicianship in a wide variety of musical styles and genres
To become proficient in the clinical processes of music therapy practice from several theoretical and philosophical approaches leading to best practice
To develop enactive and effective leadership skills that are responsive to the clinical environment
To use critical analysis in applying the best available research and evidence to the clinical environment
To develop clinically appropriate responses necessary to competently serve diverse populations
To practice ethical and conscientious behaviors consistent with professional clinical practice

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Degree Core Requirements

Major Requirements

Music Foundation

* Students must pass the proficiency tests in voice, piano, and guitar. These courses may be waived for students who pass the respective proficiency tests without enrolling in these courses.

MUS 100 - Concert Hour 0 credit(s) (seven semesters)
MUS 181 - Class Voice 1 credit(s) *
MUS 182 - Class Voice II 1 credit(s) *
MUS 185 - Functional Piano I 1 credit(s) *
MUS 186 - Functional Piano II 1 credit(s) *
MUS 187 - Class Guitar I 1 credit(s) *
MUS 188 - Class Guitar II 1 credit(s) *
MUS 111 - Music Theory I 4 credit(s)
MUS 112 - Music Theory II 4 credit(s)
MUS 211 - Music Theory III 4 credit(s)
MUS 212 - Music Theory IV 4 credit(s)
MUS 220W - Music Survey I 4 credit(s)
MUS 221 - Music Survey II 4 credit(s)
MUS 236 - Percussion Techniques 1 credit(s)
MUS 131 - Introduction to MIDI Lab 1 credit(s)
MUS 495 - Music Capstone 2 credit(s)

Ensembles: 0-8 Credits

Large ensemble appropriate to the student’s instrument or voice each semester in residence; may be taken for 0 or 1 credit. Select from the list, below:

MUSE 153 - Pacific Univ. Concert Choir 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 353 - Advanced Concert Choir 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 158 - Orchestra 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 358 - Advanced Philharmonic Orchestra 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 163 - Chamber Singers 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 363 - Advanced Chamber Singers 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 165 - Symphonic Band 0-1 credit(s)
MUSE 365 - Advanced Symphonic Band 0-1 credit(s)

Applied Music: 6 Credits

Private instruction with a Pacific University instructor for 6 semesters

MUSL 171 - Applied Music: 1st Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 172 - Applied Music: 2nd Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 271 - Applied Music: 3rd Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 272 - Applied Music: 4th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 371 - Applied Music: 5th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 372 - Applied Music: 6th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 471 - Applied Music: 7th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)
MUSL 472 - Applied Music: 8th Sem Private Lessons 0.5-1 credit(s)

Music Therapy Courses

MT 190 - Introduction to Music Therapy 2 credit(s)
MT 290 - Clinical Processes in Music Therapy 1 2 credit(s)
MT 390 - Clinical Processes in Music Therapy 2 2 credit(s)
MT 391 - Theory & Practice With Children 2 credit(s)
MT 392 - Theory & Practice With Adults 2 credit(s)
MT 491 - Psychology of Music 4 credit(s)
MT 493W - Research in Music Therapy 4 credit(s)
MT 496 - Improv & Songwriting for Music Therapy 2 credit(s)
MT 494 - Clinical/Prof Issues in Music Therapy 1 credit(s)
MT 294 - Music Therapy Practicum 1 1 credit(s)
MT 296 - Music Therapy Practicum 2 1 credit(s)
MT 394 - Music Therapy Practicum 3 1 credit(s)
MT 396 - Music Therapy Practicum 4 1 credit(s)

Additional Competency Requirements

*These competency requirements also fulfill key core requirements.

PSY 211 - Abnormal Psychology 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 325 - Counseling & Interviewing Techniques 4 credit(s)
PHIL 307 - Ethics, Medicine & Health Care 4 credit(s)
OR
PHIL 202 - Ethics and Society 4 credit(s)
SOC 301 - Social Statistics 4 credit(s)
OR
PSY 350 - Behavioral Statistics 4 credit(s)
OR
MATH 207 - General Elementary Statistics 4 credit(s)
HBIO 110 - Human Biology 4 credit(s)
or
HBIO 230 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit(s)

Fifth-Year Music Therapy Internship

For practicum, students are required to earn a minimum grade of a B- to progress onto the next practicum level. Students who receive more than one C in music therapy courses may be put on academic probation and may need to re-enroll in a course. Students must earn a C or better in all music therapy classes in order to be eligible for internship. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all music courses. A student who repeatedly receives low grades or written concerns from supervisors on their Weekly Practicum Evaluations is also a cause for concern and will be invited to have a discussion with music therapy faculty to discuss the student’s “fit” as a music therapy major.

MT 499 - Clinical Internship 2 credit(s)