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PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC - UNDERGRADUATE
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MUSIC EDUCATION AND MUSIC THERAPY - Dept. Code: MED

The Music Education curriculum is designed to prepare students to teach music in public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary grade levels. All Music Education majors must perform at a high level either vocally or on an instrument. Students must successfully complete the Florida General Knowledge Examination (FGKE) to be admitted to teacher candidacy and the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FCTE) to graduate.

Instrumental majors must develop knowledge of and performance ability on wind, string, and percussion instruments sufficient to teach beginning students. All choral and general music majors must develop adequate vocal skills to assure effective use of the voice in teaching.

Admission to and/or retention in the music education curriculum leading to Florida Teacher Certification requires that students be formally screened with respect to specific criteria. Following are the Requirements for Admission to Teacher Candidacy and for Admission to Associate Teaching:

Admission to Teacher Candidacy

  1. Acceptance as a major in the music education program.
  2. Satisfactory performance on the FGKE and the FCTE.
  3. Completion of 55 semester hours of credit. (Transfer students must have at least 12 semester hours of credit earned at the University of Miami.)
  4. A 2.5 GPA in TAL and MED courses.
  5. Completed Computer Proficiency Requirement (MKP 220).
  6. Finger printing completed.

Admission to Associate Teaching

1. Two recommendations from faculty members familiar with academic proficiency.

2. Completion of 90 semester hours of credit.

3. Completion of at least three-fourths of the courses in the teaching major, verified by advisor.

4. Completion of and a C- or better in the following prerequisite courses:

TAL 103, 205, 506, MED 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 430, 542, 543, 544, 549, and for
instrumental emphasis, MED 244, 340
choral emphasis, MVP 250
string emphasis, MIP 549

5. Completion of pre-internship field experiences with above-average evaluations.

MUSIC EDUCATION

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument or Voice (A Level)
2
Principal Instrument or Voice (B Level)
2
MKP 101 Class Piano or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 102 Class Piano or
Secondary Instrument
1
Major Ensemble
1
Major Ensemble
1
**Elective Ensemble
1
Elective Ensemble
1
*MTC 111 Music Theory I
2
*MTC 112 Music Theory II
2
*MTC 121 Music Theory Laboratory I
1
*MTC 122 Music Theory Laboratory II
1
MCY 101 The World of Music and Its Powers
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
+MVP 105 Solfege
1
ENG 106 English Composition II
3
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
***MTH 101 Algebra for College Students
3
#TAL 101 Social and Cultural Foundations in Education
2
   
#TAL 103 Psychological Foundations of Education
1
TOTAL
16
TOTAL
17
   
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument or Voice (C Level)
2
Principal Instrument or Voice (D Level)
2
MKP 103 Class Piano or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 104 Class Piano or
Secondary Instrument
1
Major Ensemble *
1
Major Ensemble
1
Elective Ensemble
1
Elective Ensemble
1
MIP 181 Instrumental Conducting I or
MVP 181 Choral Conducting I
1
MIP 182 Instrumental Conducting II or
MVP 182 Choral Conducting II
1
*MTC 211 Music Theory III
2
*MTC 212 Music Theory IV
2
*MTC 221 Music Theory Laboratory III
1
*MTC 222 Music Theory Laboratory IV
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
#MED Techniques Class or
+MVP 250 English Diction for Singers
1
MKP 220 Computers, Keyboards, and Music
2
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
3
#TAL 205 Classroom and Behavior Management
3
#TAL 506 Issues and Strategies for ESOL
3
++Natural World Elective
3
TOTAL
17
TOTAL
18
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument or Voice (E Level)
2
Principal Instrument or Voice (F Level)
2
Major Ensemble
1
Major Ensemble
1
Elective Ensemble
1
Elective Ensemble
1
MIP 281 Instrumental Conducting III or
MVP 281 Choral Conducting III
1
MIP 282 Instrumental Conducting IV or
MIP 549 String Repertoire and Pedagogy (string
principals only) or
MVP 282 Choral Conducting IV
1
MTC 311 Analysis and Experience
3
MTC 416 Orchestration or
MTC 515 Choral Arranging
3
MCY 541 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
3
MCY 542 Music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods
3
#MED 542 Teaching Elementary General Music (K-5)
3
#MED 543 Teaching Elementary and
Secondary Instrumental Music
3
#MED 549 Teaching Secondary Choral Music
3
#MED 544 Teaching Secondary General Music (6-12)
3
TOTAL
17
TOTAL
17
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 433 Senior Seminar in Music Education
1
Principal Instrument Forum
0
MED 471 Associate Teaching in Elementary School Music (K-5)
6
Principal Instrument or Voice (G Level)
2
MED 473 Associate Teaching in Secondary School Music (6-12)
6
Major Ensemble
1
TOTAL
13
**Elective Ensemble
1
   
MED 340 Marching Band Fundamentals
1
   
#MED 430 Teaching Jazz/Popular Music in Secondary Schools
2
   
Humanities Elective
3
   
Non-Music Electives
6
   
++Natural World Elective
3
   
TOTAL
18-19
   

# Must pass with grade of C- or above.

* Must pass with grade of C or above.

** Two semesters of MIP 170 Marching Band required of all brass, percussion, and woodwind principals.

*** Required if math placement is MTH 101 or lower.

+ Vocal principals only

++ Math may be substituted for Natural World

MUSIC EDUCATION/JAZZ EMPHASIS (Instrumental)

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
MSJ Principal Instrument (A Level)
2
MSJ Principal Instrument (B Level)
2
MIP Principal Instrument (A Level)
1
MIP Principal Instrument (B Level)
1
MKP 101 Class Piano or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 102 Class Piano or
Secondary Instrument
1
Ensemble
1
MSJ Ensemble
1
MIP 170 Marching Band
1
Ensemble
1
MSJ 113 Analysis and Evolution of Jazz Styles
3
*MTC 112 Music Theory II
2
*MTC 111 Music Theory I
2
*MTC 122 Music Theory Laboratory II
1
*MTC 121 Music Theory Laboratory I
1
MSJ 124 Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
3
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
***MTH 101 Algebra for College Students
3
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
#TAL 101 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
2
MCY 101 The World of Music and Its Powers
3
#TAL 103 Psychological Foundations of Education
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
TOTAL
18
TOTAL
18
 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
MSJ Principal Instrument (C Level)
2
MSJ Principal Instrument (D Level)
2
MIP Principal Instrument (C Level)
1
MIP Principal Instrument (D Level)
1
MSJ Ensemble
1
MSJ Ensemble
1
**MIP 170 Marching Band
1
MSJ 204 Jazz Piano
1
MSJ 203 Jazz Piano
1
MIP 182 Instrumental Conducting II
1
MIP 181 Instrumental Conducting I
1
*MTC 212 Music Theory IV
2
*MTC 211 Music Theory III
2
*MTC 222 Music Theory Laboratory IV
1
*MTC 221 Music Theory Laboratory III
1
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
MKP 220 Computers, Keyboards, and Music
2
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
MSJ 371 Improvisation I
3
ENG 106 English Composition II
3
#TAL 506 Issues and Strategies for ESOL
3
#TAL 205 Classroom and Behavior Management
3
TOTAL
18
TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
MSJ Principal Instrument (E Level)
2
MSJ Principal Instrument (F Level)
2
MSJ Ensemble
1
MSJ Ensemble
1
MIP 281 Instrumental Conducting III
1
MIP 282 Instrumental Conducting IV
1
MTC 311 Analysis and Experience
3
MCY 542 Music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods
3
MCY 541 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
3
#MED 543 Teaching Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Music
3
MSJ 519 Advanced Modern Arranging I
3
MSJ 520 Advanced Modern Arranging II
3
#MED 542 Teaching Elementary General Music (K-5)
3
Natural World Elective
3
#MED 549 Teaching Secondary Choral Music
3
Humanities Elective
3
TOTAL
19
TOTAL
19
       
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 003 Jazz Forum
0
MSJ 499 Senior Recital (optional)
1
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 433 Senior Seminar in Music Education
1
Principal Instrument Forum
0
MED 471 Associate Teaching in Elementary School Music (K-5)
6
MSJ Principal Instrument (G Level)
2
MED 473 Associate Teaching in Secondary School Music (6-12)
6
MSJ Ensemble
1
TOTAL
13-14
Elective Ensemble
1

 
MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
   
MED 340 Marching Band Fundamentals
1
   
Non-Music Elective
6
   
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
3
   
++Natural World Elective
3
   
TOTAL
18
   

# Must pass with grade of C- or above.

* Must pass with grade of C or above.

** Two semesters of MIP 170 Marching Band required of all brass, percussion, and woodwind principals.

*** Required if math placement is MTH 101 or lower.

+ Math may be substituted for one Natural World course.

MUSIC EDUCATION/JAZZ EMPHASIS (Vocal)

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MVP Voice (A Level)
2
MVP Voice (B Level)
2
Ensemble
1
MKP 102 Class Piano
1
*MTC 111 Music Theory I
2
MVP Ensemble
1
*MTC 121 Music Theory Laboratory I
1
*MTC 112 Music Theory II
2
MCY 101 The World of Music and Its Powers
1
*MTC 122 Music Theory Laboratory II
1
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
MVP 105 Solfege
1
MSJ 125 Introduction to Jazz Improvisation/Vocal
3
MSJ 113 Analysis and Evolution of Jazz Styles
3
ENG 106 English Composition II
3
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
#TAL 101 Social and Cultural Foundations in Education
2
**MTH 101 Algebra for College Students
3
#TAL 103 Psychological Foundations of Education
1
TOTAL
18
TOTAL
17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MVP Voice (C Level)
2
MVP Voice (D Level)
1
2 Ensembles
2
MSJ Voice (A Level)
1
MSJ 201 Jazz Vocal Styles I
1
2 Ensembles
2
*MTC 211 Music Theory III
2
MSJ 204 Jazz Piano Class II
1
*MTC 221 Music Theory Laboratory III
1
MSJ 202 Jazz Vocal Styles II
1
MSJ 371 Improvisation I
3
*MTC 212 Music Theory IV
2
MCY 541 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods
3
*MTC 222 Music Theory Laboratory IV
1
#TAL 506 Issues and Strategies for ESOL
3
MCY 542 Music of the Classical, Romantic and Modern Periods
3
TOTAL
18
MKP 220 Music, Computers and Keyboards
2
    #TAL 205 Classroom and Behavior Management
3
    TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MSJ Voice (B Level)
2
MSJ Voice (C Level)
2
2 Ensembles
2
2 Ensembles
2
MVP 181 Choral Conducting I
1
MVP 182 Choral Conducting II
1
MSJ 301 Jazz Vocal Styles III
1
MSJ 302 Jazz Vocal Styles IV (Optional)
1
MSJ 519 Advanced Modern Arranging I
3
MTC 311 Analysis & Experience
3
#MED 542 Teaching Elementary General Music (K-5)
3
#MED 543 Teaching Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Music
3
#MED 549 Teaching Secondary Choral Music
3
Non-Music Elective
3
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
3
Natural World Elective
3
TOTAL
18
TOTAL 17-18
       
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MSJ 018 Jazz Vocal Forum
0
MED 433 Senior Seminar in Music Education
1
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 471 Associate Teaching in Elementary School Music (K-5)
6
MSJ Voice (D Level)
2
MED 473 Associate Teaching in Secondary School Music (6-12)
6
MSJ 499 Senior Recital (optional)
1
TOTAL
13
2 Ensembles
2
   
#MED Instrumental Techniques Class
1
   
#MED 242 Percussion Techniques (Drumset)
1
   
MVP 281 Choral Conducting III
1
   
MVP 250 Language Diction for Singers I
1
   
MSJ 516 Jazz Vocal Arranging
2
   
Natural World Elective
3
   

TOTAL
13 or 14


 

# Must pass with grade of C- or above.

* Must pass with grade of C or above.

** Required if math placement is MTH 101 or lower.

MUSIC THERAPY

The purpose of the program in Music Therapy is to prepare individuals for careers as professional music therapists in a variety of health care and educational settings. All Music Therapy majors must demonstrate acceptable musical skills, either vocally or on a traditional symphonic instrument. In addition, students must demonstrate musical competency in the following areas: guitar, piano, voice, and percussion.

The Music Therapy curriculum is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Music Therapy Board Certification Exam, leading to the credential, Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC).

To remain in the Music Therapy program, students must maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Additionally, music therapy core courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice (A Level)
2
Principal Instrument/Voice (B Level)
2
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MKP 101 Class Piano I or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 102 Class Piano II or
Secondary Instrument
1
*MTC 111 Music Theory I
2
*MTC 112 Music Theory II
2
*MTC 121 Music Theory Laboratory I
1
*MTC 122 Music Theory Laboratory II
1
MCY 101 The World of Music and Its Powers
1
MED 149 Functional Techniques in Music Therapy I
1
MED 159 Introduction to Music Therapy
2
MED 259 Pre-Practicum
2
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
ENG 106 English Composition II
3
**MTH 101 College Algebra
3
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
3
TOTAL
16
TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice (C Level)
2
Principal Instrument/Voice (D Level)
2
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MKP 103 Class Piano III or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 104 Class Piano IV or
Secondary Instrument
1
*MTC 211 Music Theory III
2
*MTC 212 Music Theory IV
2
*MTC 221 Music Theory Laboratory III
1
*MTC 222 Music Theory Laboratory IV
1
MED 244 Vocal Techniques
1
MED 242 Percussion Techniques
1
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
MED 245 Functional Music Techniques
1
BIL 109 Human Biology
3
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
EPS 270 Human Development-A Life Span Approach
or
PSY 203 Child and Adolescent Development
3
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychobiology
3
TOTAL
15
TOTAL
13
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice Forum
0
Principal Instrument/Voice (E Level)
2
Principal Instrument/Voice (F Level)
2
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MCY 541 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
3
MCY 542 Music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods
3
MTC 311 Analysis and Experience
3
MTC Arranging/Orchestration Elective
3
MED 249 Functional Techniques in Music Therapy II
2
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
MED 545 Music in Rehabilitation
3
MED 576 Music and Development
3
MED 562 Psychology of Music (spring only)
3
TOTAL
14
TOTAL
16
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MKP 220 Computers, Keyboards and Music
2
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
MIP 317 Basic Conducting
or
MVP 181 Choral Conducting I
1
MED 546 Music Psychotherapy
3
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
DAN 290 Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy
2
MED 450 Introduction to Research in Music (fall only)
3
PSY 204 Introductory Biobehavioral Statistics
4
PSY 352 Abnormal Psychology
3
TAL 330 Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Individuals or
PSY 440 Abnormal Child Psychology
3
Natural World Elective
3
TOTAL
14
TOTAL
14
   

NOTE: MED 559/560 Internship (3 credits) required following successful completion of all coursework. Internship consists of a 6-month, full-time clinical placement at an approved site.

* Must pass with grade of C or above.

** Required if math placement is MTH 101 or lower.

MUSIC EDUCATION and MUSIC THERAPY DOUBLE MAJOR (157-158 credits)

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument or Voice (A Level)
2
Principal Instrument or Voice (B Level)
2
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MKP 101 Class Piano I or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 102 Class Piano II or
Secondary Instrument
1
*MTC 111 Music Theory I
2
*MTC 112 Music Theory II
2
*MTC 121 Music Theory Laboratory I
1
*MTC 122 Music Theory Laboratory II
1
MCY 101 The World of Music and Its Powers
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
MED 159 Introduction to Music Therapy
2
MED 259 Pre-Practicum
2
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
ENG 106 English Composition II
3
#TAL 101 Social and Cultural Foundations in Education
2
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology
3
#TAL 103 Psychological Foundations of Education
1
   
**MTH 101 College Algebra
3
#TAL 205 Classroom and Behavior Management
3
TOTAL
19
TOTAL
19
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument or Voice (C Level)
2
Principal Instrument or Voice (D Level)
2
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MIP 181 Instrumental Conducting I or
MVP 181 Choral Conducting I
1
MIP 182 Instrumental Conducting II or
MVP 182 Choral Conducting II
1
*MTC 211 Music Theory III
2
*MTC 212 Music Theory IV
2
*MTC 221 Music Theory Laboratory III
1
*MTC 222 Music Theory Laboratory IV
1
MKP 103 Class Piano III or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 104 Class Piano IV or
Secondary Instrument
1
MKP 220 Computers, Keyboards, and Music
2
#MED 245 Functional Music Techniques
1
#TAL 506 Issues and Strategies for ESOL
3
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
DAN 290 Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy
2
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychobiology
3
PSY 203 Child and Adolescent Development
3
TAL 330 Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Individuals or
TAL 531 Educating Exceptional Students
3
TOTAL
18
TOTAL
16
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Principal Instrument or Voice (E Level)
2
Principal Instrument or Voice (F Level)
2
Ensemble
1
Ensemble
1
MIP 281 Instrumental Conducting III or
MVP 281 Choral Conducting III
1
MCY 542 Music of the Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods
3
MCY 541 Music of the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods
3
#MED Techniques Class
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
MED 249 Functional Techniques in Music Therapy II
1
#MED Techniques Class
1
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
MED 149 Functional Techniques in Music Therapy I
1
MED 545 Music in Rehabilitation (spring only)
3
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
MED 562 Psychology of Music I (spring only)
3
#MED 542 Teaching Elementary General Music K-6
3
BIL 109 Human Biology
3
MED 576 Music and Development (fall only)
3
TOTAL
18
TOTAL
17

 
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 010 Music Therapy Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
MED 015 Music Education Forum
0
Principal Instrument Forum
0
Ensemble
1
Principal Instrument or Voice (G Level)
2
MTC 416 Orchestration or
MTC 515 Choral Arranging
3
Ensemble
1
MED 543 Teaching Elementary and Secondary Instrumental Music or #MED 544 Teaching Secondary General Music (6-12)
3
#MED Techniques Class
1
MED 546 Music Psychotherapy
3
MED 340 Marching Band Fundamentals or
MIP 549 String Repertoire and Pedagogy (string
principals only)
1
PSY 204 Introductory Biobehavioral Statistics
4
MTC 311 Analysis and Experience
3
PSY 352 Abnormal Psychology
3
MED 359 Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
1
TOTAL
17
MED 450 Introduction to Research
in Music (fall only)
3
   
#MED 549 Teaching Secondary Choral Music or
#MED 430 Teaching Jazz/Popular Music in Secondary Schools (2)
2-3
   
Natural World Elective
3
   
TOTAL
17-18
   
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester
Second Semester
MED 433 Senior Seminar in Music Education
1
MED 559 Internship in Music Therapy
3
MED 471 Associate Teaching in Elementary School Music (K-5)
6
MED 560 Internship in Music Therapy
0
MED 473 Associate Teaching in Secondary School Music (6-12)
6
TOTAL
3
TOTAL
13

 

NOTE: It is recommended that students plan to take general education courses in the summer. This will reduce the academic load during the regular school year.

Minimum 2.5 GPA must be maintained in music education core courses.

A grade of C or above is required in all music therapy core courses.

# Must pass with a grade of C- or above.

* Must pass with a grade of C or above.

** Required if math placement is MTH 101 or lower.

In order to apply for graduate studies in music therapy, students must complete either a bachelor’s degree in music therapy or a music therapy equivalency program.

THE MUSIC THERAPY EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM

The equivalency program is designed for the individual who has already completed a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, including the following courses:

Music Theory I, II, III and IV; Music History I and II; Conducting, Arranging, Applied Lessons (6 semesters), Performing Ensembles (8 semesters), Piano Competency (4 semesters of either lessons or group piano) and Introduction to Psychology.

Beyond these courses, the program consists of 50 credit hours that can be completed in two years, followed by a six-month clinical internship. Please contact the Music Therapy Program Director for a listing of the 50 credit hours.

If any of the prerequisite courses have not yet been completed, they can be taken at the University of Miami. Taking these additional courses, however, may lengthen the amount of time required to complete the equivalency program. In certain situations, alternate courses from other universities can substitute for the required courses. Depending on the nature of the course, this decision will be made by the undergraduate dean, in consultation with the Music Therapy Program Director.

In order to determine exactly how many credits are required to complete the equivalency program, the student should obtain official transcripts for their previous degree and meet with the music therapy program director. Following completion of the course and internship, students are then eligible to sit for the music therapy board certification exam and can become professional members of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

For students wishing to pursue graduate studies in music therapy, the equivalency program can be combined with the master’s degree in music therapy.

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