Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 60 courses 120 total credits
Music therapy is a dynamic profession that uses receptive and active music-making to help clients achieve individualized therapeutic goals. In the Bachelor of Music program in music therapy, you learn to use carefully planned music interventions for desired changes in a client's behavior and functioning. You gain essential clinical skills through many opportunities to work in real-world settings. The curriculum is strengthened by studies in human anatomy, psychology, musical improvisation, songwriting, popular music styles, special education, and music from different cultures.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Music History
Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHL 140 | Sounds and Cultures | 3 |
| Total Music History | 3 credits | |
Music Theory Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTC 125 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MTC 221 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MTC 222 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| Total Music Theory Core | 9 credits | |
Music Theory Core - Music Theory Core Elective:
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Music Therapy
Music Performance
Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses. https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/admission/new-students
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 111 | Studio Instruction | 8 |
| MUP 121 | Studio Instruction | 2 |
| MUP 121 | Studio Instruction | 2 |
| MUP 121 | Studio Instruction | 2 |
| MUP 131 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 132 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 209 | Beginning Choral Conducting | 1 |
| MUP 210 | Beginning Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
| Total Music Performance | 17 credits | |
Music Performance - 400-Level MUP Music Ensemble:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 442 | Instrumental Ensembles | 8 |
| MUP 443 | Choral Ensembles | |
| MUP 444 | Maroon and Gold Concert Band | |
| MUP 450 | Choral Union | |
| MUP 455 | Canticum Bassum | |
| MUP 457 | Sol Singers | |
| MUP 458 | ASU Gospel Choir | |
| MUP 479 | Chamber Music Ensembles | 8 |
| MUP 486 | Jazz Band | 4 |
| Total | 6 credits | |
Music Performance - Upper Division Advanced Performance Courses:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 311 | Studio Instruction | 8 |
| MUP 321 | Studio Instruction | 8 |
| MUP 417 | Applied Jazz Improvisation | |
| MUP 479 | Chamber Music Ensembles | 8 |
| MUP 485 | Percussion Ensemble | 4 |
| MUP 489 | Ethnomusicology Ensembles | 4 |
| Total | 4 credits | |
Music Elective
Upper Division Music Elective MDC Elective MHL Elective MSC Elective MTC Elective MUE Elective MUP Elective 4 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Requirements
DCE Elective 2 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 160 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 230 or STP 226 | Introduction to Statistics or Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 366 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| SPE 222 | Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| Total Interdisciplinary Requirements | 16 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUE 101 | The ASU School of Music Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. International students may need a minimum of one additional semester to complete the program. Successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU. Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses. Familiarize yourself with information about musician's health.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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