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Music BMus - Music Therapy



Overview

The program of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Therapy includes a comprehensive study of the field of music with a strong emphasis in psychology and the social sciences. It is structured to provide a foundation in the scientific application of music in rehabilitative environments, and it includes a large field experience component as well as an internship. Students who complete the degree are eligible to become Board Certified Music Therapists after passing the Board Certification Examination. A matriculation plan is available at http://music.uga.edu/bachelor-music-music-therapy.

Contact

Brandon Craswell Director of Undergraduate Studies Associate Director, Hugh Hodgson School of Music craswell@uga.edu Ellyn Evans Chair: Music Therapy e.evans@uga.edu (706) 542-3737 Heather Gozdan-Bynum Academic Advisor hbynum@uga.edu (706) 542-9783

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area II Life Sciences or Physical Sciences with Lab course

FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MUSI 1022  Introduction to Music Therapy 2
MUSI 1100  Music Theory I 2
MUSI 1110  Aural Skills I 2
MUSI 1810  Freshman Applied Instruction 2
MUSI 2500  Piano Class I 1
MUSI 4330/6330  Guitar Techniques 1

PEDB course

Large Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 4710  The Georgia Treble Choir 1
MUSI 4740/6740  University Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 4750/6750  Georgia Choral Union 1
MUSI 4755/6755  Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSI 4760/6760  UGA Hodgson Singers 1
MUSI 4838/6838  Symphonic Band 1
MUSI 4839/6839  Wind Symphony 1
MUSI 4840/6840  Wind Ensemble 1
Spring Year 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
MUSI 1120  Music Theory II 2
MUSI 1130  Aural Skills II 2
MUSI 1810  Freshman Applied Instruction 2
MUSI 2510  Piano Class II 1
MUSI 5440/7440  Music Skills for Therapists 2

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

HIST 2111  American History to 1865 3
HIST 2112  American History Since 1865 3

Large Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 4700  The UGA Glee Club 1
MUSI 4710  The Georgia Treble Choir 1
MUSI 4740/6740  University Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 4750/6750  Georgia Choral Union 1
MUSI 4755/6755  Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSI 4760/6760  UGA Hodgson Singers 1
MUSI 4838/6838  Symphonic Band 1
MUSI 4839/6839  Wind Symphony 1
MUSI 4840/6840  Wind Ensemble 1
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
MUSI 2021S  Music Therapy Practicum I 1
MUSI 2100  Music Theory III 2
MUSI 2110  Aural Skills III 2
MUSI 2400  Voice Class I 1
MUSI 2520  Piano Class III 1
MUSI 2810  Sophomore Applied Instruction 2
MUSI 5400/7400  Foundations and Principles in Music Therapy I 2

Large Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 4700  The UGA Glee Club 1
MUSI 4710  The Georgia Treble Choir 1
MUSI 4740/6740  University Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 4750/6750  Georgia Choral Union 1
MUSI 4755/6755  Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSI 4760/6760  UGA Hodgson Singers 1
MUSI 4838/6838  Symphonic Band 1
MUSI 4839/6839  Wind Symphony 1
MUSI 4840/6840  Wind Ensemble 1
Spring Year 2

Area IV World Languages and Global Culture course

MUSI 2022S  Music Therapy Practicum II 1
MUSI 4515/6515  Piano for Music Therapists 1
MUSI 2810  Sophomore Applied Instruction 2
MUSI 5430/7430  Music Therapy Assessment 2

MUSI elective (3000-5000 level)

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

CBIO 2200-2200L  Anatomy and Physiology I 4
KINS 5620/7620-5620L/7620L  Pediatric Adapted Physical Activity 3

Large Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 4700  The UGA Glee Club 1
MUSI 4710  The Georgia Treble Choir 1
MUSI 4740/6740  University Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 4750/6750  Georgia Choral Union 1
MUSI 4755/6755  Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSI 4760/6760  UGA Hodgson Singers 1
MUSI 4838/6838  Symphonic Band 1
MUSI 4839/6839  Wind Symphony 1
MUSI 4840/6840  Wind Ensemble 1
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area V Social Sciences course

EDUC(EPSY) 2130  Exploring Learning and Teaching 3
MUSI 3025S  Music Therapy Practicum III 1
MUSI 3030  Music in the United States 3
MUSI 3810  Junior Applied Instruction 2
MUSI 4340/6340  Guitar Skills for Music Therapists 1

Large Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 4700  The UGA Glee Club 1
MUSI 4710  The Georgia Treble Choir 1
MUSI 4740/6740  University Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 4750/6750  Georgia Choral Union 1
MUSI 4755/6755  Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSI 4760/6760  UGA Hodgson Singers 1
MUSI 4838/6838  Symphonic Band 1
MUSI 4839/6839  Wind Symphony 1
MUSI 4840/6840  Wind Ensemble 1
Spring Year 3

Area IV World Languages and Global Culture course

MUSI 3026S  Music Therapy Practicum IV 1
MUSI 3820  Junior Applied Instruction and Recital 2
MUSI 4395/6395  Melody Harmonization 2-3
MUSI 5450S/7450S  Music for Exceptional Children 3
PSYC 3230  Psychopathology 3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 3020  World Music Survey: Africa, Europe, and the Americas 3
MUSI 3021  World Music Survey: Asia, Australia, and Oceania 3
MUSI 3210  Music in the Western Tradition Pre-1750 3
MUSI 3220  Music in the Western Tradition Post-1750 3

Large Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI 4700  The UGA Glee Club 1
MUSI 4710  The Georgia Treble Choir 1
MUSI 4740/6740  University Symphony Orchestra 1
MUSI 4750/6750  Georgia Choral Union 1
MUSI 4755/6755  Guitar Ensemble 1
MUSI 4760/6760  UGA Hodgson Singers 1
MUSI 4838/6838  Symphonic Band 1
MUSI 4839/6839  Wind Symphony 1
MUSI 4840/6840  Wind Ensemble 1
Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4

Area IV Humanities and Arts course

Area IV World Languages and Global Culture course

MATH 1101  Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 3
MUSI 4015/6015  Technology for Music Therapists 2
MUSI 4020S  Music Therapy Practicum V 1
MUSI 4060/6060  Music in the Real World 1
MUSI 5420/7420  Influence of Music on Behavior 3

Small Ensemble:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

MUSI(AFST) 2860  African Music Ensemble 1
MUSI 4730/6730  African American Choral Ensemble 1
MUSI 4775  Piano Ensemble 1
MUSI 4781/6781  Jazz Ensemble I 1
MUSI 4785/6785  Jazz Ensemble II 1
MUSI 4790/6790  Chamber Music Ensemble 1
MUSI 4800/6800  Contemporary Chamber Ensemble 1
MUSI 4850/6850  Opera Ensemble 1
MUSI(AFST) 4861/6861  Applied Ethnomusicology: African Music 1
MUSI 4870/6870  Asian Music Ensemble 1
MUSI 4880/6880  Latin American Music Ensemble 1
MUSI 4890/6890  Middle East Music Ensemble 1
MUSI 4910/6910  Chamber Orchestra 1
MUSI 5106/7106  Jazz Combos 1
MUSI 5200/7200  Repertory Singers 1
MUSI 5250/7250  UGA Choral Project 1
Spring Year 4

Area II Life Sciences or Physical Sciences course

Area III Quantitative Reasoning course

General Elective course

MUSI 3480  Introduction to Conducting 2
MUSI 4345/6345  Percussion for Music Therapists 1
MUSI 4021S  Music Therapy Practicum VI 1
MUSI 5410/7410  Psychology of Music 3
Summer Year 4

N/A

Fall Year 5
MUSI 4023/6023  Music Therapy Internship 1-6

University-Wide Requirements

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