Music Therapy: Studies
In keeping with the mission of the University, the music therapy program
is dedicated to providing a professional education with a liberal arts and
sciences core. Combining the study of music with psychology and the
influence of music on behavior, the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
degree prepares students to utilize the latest advances in the assessment,
treatment and evaluation of people of all ages and from every type of disabling
and handicapping condition.
The program consists of 125 semester credit hours and typically takes 4.5 years to complete (4 years of academic work
followed by a six-month internship). Two thirds of the curriculum is
dedicated to the study of music and the other third to general studies. A brief
breakdown of the requirements is as follows:
*Music Therapy Core Courses: 23 semester hours
-Orientation to Music Therapy
-Approaches and Materials in Music Therapy Practice
-Professional Issues and Advanced Techniques
-Psychology of Music
-Influence of Music on Behavior
-Clinical Practicum - 6 semesters
-Introduction to Music Therapy Improvisation
-Internship
*Music Courses: 51 semester hours
-Music Theory - 4 semesters
-Music History - 2 semesters
-Applied Major (instrumental or voice) – 8 semesters
-Senior Recital
-Various techniques and skill building classes
-Ensemble participation – 8 semesters
*Behavioral/Natural Science Courses:
9 semester hours
-Abnormal Psychology
-Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents
-Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
*General Education Courses: 41 semester hours
-Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology
-World Cultures – 2 semesters
-Seminar in World Music
-Student chosen courses to fulfill remaining general education requirements in language, math,
science and technology, etc.
*Electives: 1 semester hour
*Please note that this is a condensed listing of the degree requirements and
is not intended to amend or modify the official undergraduate catalogue of the
University of Evansville.
*Recommended Course Listing
The Equivalency Degree program is designed for the student who already
has a baccalaureate degree in music that would like to complete the curriculum
work needed to become a professional music therapist. Only the courses
required for board certification are part of this program, as the student does
not necessarily work towards another baccalaureate degree.
Required classes include the music therapy core courses, music theory and
history, various techniques and skill building classes, major applied lessons
and ensemble participation, behavioral and natural science courses and some
general education classes. The exact schedule of classes is individualized
according to the student’s past college work and skill-related needs. This
is determined by a review of the student’s transcripts, demonstrated skill
proficiencies and an interview with the Director of Music Therapy.
It typically takes a minimum of two years of academic work, followed by the
six-month internship, to complete all the requirements. The student is
then eligible to sit for the national examination in music therapy offered by
the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Upon passing the exam, the
credential, Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) is granted.
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