Bachelor of MusicMusic Therapy
Why choose this program?
The Music Therapy program at JU draws upon your musicianship, empathy, patience, persistence, creativity, dedication and personal commitment to become a board-certified music therapist. The program is designed for you to develop entry-level competencies required as a professional music therapist, prepare you for a clinical internship and ultimately pass the national board certification exam. We encourage you to think critically so that you can learn to participate and serve as a clinician, treatment team member, and active professional.
Bachelor of Music in Music TherapyCurriculum
Courses include foundational music study in applied lessons, ensembles, theory, aural skills, and history as well as skill-oriented study in conducting, guitar, hand drumming and music technology. Music Therapy courses include broad coverage in Psychology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Music Therapy Methods and Practicums, Improvisation for Music Therapy, a Senior Seminar and Clinical Internship placement with prominent local health centers and music therapists.
Successful completion of the Internship Program and passing the national Board Certification exam will designate graduates as a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
Sample Courses
- Music Theory
- Choral Literature
- Applied lessons
- Ensemble participation
- Hand Drumming
- Psychology courses
- Music Therapy Methods
- Improvisation for Music Therapy
- Music Therapy Practicums
- Senior Seminar
- Clinical Internship
Admissions Requirements
BM in Music Therapy majors are required to audition to determine entrance into any degree program or minor in Music and to determine talent scholarship awards for qualified students. During this process, students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and to experience firsthand JU’s performance and art facilities. For more information on the audition requirements, visit www.ju.edu/audition.
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