Music Therapy, BMT

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.

Degree Requirements, Admission, Policies, Tuition & Fees, Calendar

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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 220 - Music Survey I 4 credit(s)
MUS 221 - Music Survey II 4 credit(s)
MUS 282 - Basics of Conducting 2 credit(s)
MUS 236 - Percussion Methods 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 493 - Research in Music Therapy 4 credit(s)
MT 496 - Improv & Songwriting for Music Therapy 2 credit(s)
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