Course variations

Course summary

This program prepares the student for a career in the use of music for the restoration, maintenance, or improvement in mental and/or physical health. Music therapists generally work with other health care professionals to create interdisciplinary programs for improving their clients' well being. The music therapy curriculum includes a strong emphasis in music, the neurosciences and psychology.

Program modules

The modules include CHEM 103 Chemistry in Context, CO 150P College Composition, MU 117P Music Theory I, MU 118P Music Theory II, MU 131 Introduction to Music History and Literature, MU 155 Guitar Class I, MU 172AP Freshman Voice Studio I, AND MU 172BP Freshman Voice Studio II, OR MU 272A-VP Applied Music Instruction, MU 241 Introduction to Music Therapy, PSY 100 General Psychology, Ensemble, Mathematics, BZ 110 Principles of Animal Biology, BZ 111P Animal Biology Laboratory, MU 153P Piano Class IV, MU 217P Music Theory III, MU 218P Music Theory IV, MU 250P Music Therapy Practice, MU 252G Instrumental Techniques-Percussion, MU 254P Beginning Conducting ,MU 272A-VP Applied Music Instruction, MU Ensemble, OT 215 Medical Terminology, PHIL 100 Appreciation of Philosophy, Advanced writing, BMS 300P Principles of Human Physiology, BMS 345P Functional Neuroanatomy, MU 157 Voice Class, MU 335P Music History II, MU 342P Psychology of Music, MU 440P Music Therapy Methods I, MU 443P Music Therapy Methods II, MU 472A-VP Applied Music Instruction, MU 486AP Practicum-Music Therapy, MU Ensemble, PSY 252P Mind, Brain, and Behavior, PSY 320P Abnormal Psychology, MU 343P Research Methods in Music Therapy, MU 444P Music Therapy Methods III, MU 445P Improvisation Techniques in Music Therapy, MU 486AP Practicum-Music Therapy, MU 487P Internship, Select one course from the following: PSY 452P Cognitive Psychology, PSY 454P Biological Psychology, PSY 458P Cognitive Neuroscience, STAT 201P General Statistics, Global and cultural awareness, Historical Perspectives, Music electives.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants from Australia must have completed year 10 Secondary School Certificate and year 12 Senior Certificate and have earned state or territory school leaving certificate (i.e.) Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate; New South Wales HSC; Northern Territory SACE; Queensland Senior Certificate; South Australian Certificate of Education; Tasmania Certificate of Education; Victorian Certificate of Education; and the Western Australia CSE. Indian applicants need to complete standard XII and have obtained any one of the examination results: State Higher Secondary Certificate / All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate / Indian School Certificate and Standard X Examination Results: School Leaving Certificate /All India Secondary School Certificate /Indian. Indian students who have taken CBSE examinations should have an overall grade of C2 or higher. Pakistan applicants are required to have Higher Secondary Certificate with examination results and students majoring in computer science, engineering and mathematics should complete the pre-engineering sequence of courses. Preference in admissions for engineering, computer science and mathematics will be given to students who have completed the pre-engineering science track with 60 percentage average. Singapore applicants must have Sijil am Pelajaran Singapure-Cambridge with 5 0-level passes. Singapore students who have appeared for A-Level examinations are required to show two passes at grades A to E. Approximately 6 -10 semester credits in transfer will be awarded for each A-Level pass. Students from Malaysia should have completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia; MICSS Unifed Examination Certificate (UEC) with a standard grade of 4 in a grading scales of 1-9. All applicants must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 71 on the IBT or 525 on the PBT; or a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Colorado State University

Department name

College of Liberal Arts, School of Arts, Department of Music

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