Bachelor of Music (B.M.) 4.5-Year Degree Plan for Music Therapy
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Effective October 2021
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Degree Plan
First Year - Fall Semester (15-16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | MEMT 150 Intro to Music Therapy (Fall only)1 |
| 1 | MEMT 117 Performance Methods Voice (non-VOIC emphasis) OR MEMT 120 Vocal Performance in English (VOIC emphasis) (Fall only) |
| 1 | MEMT 115 Performance Methods Percussion |
| 3 | MTHC 105 Theory I (Fall only) |
| 1 | MTHC 106 Aural Skills I (Fall only) |
| 0 | REC 100 Lab in Performance |
| 2 | 121 Studio Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 1 | PIAN 144 Elementary Keyboard Skills I (if needed, 1 credit hour, remedial) (Fall only)2 |
| 3 | ENGL 101 Composition |
First Year - Spring Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 2 | MEMT 196 Group Leadership Skills in Music Therapy (Spring only)1 |
| 2 | MEMT 250 Human Musical Learning & Development (Spring only) |
| 1 | MEMT 199 Performance Methods Guitar |
| 3 | MTHC 115 Theory II (Spring only) |
| 1 | MTHC 116 Aural Skills II (Spring only) |
| 0 | REC 100 Lab in Music Performance |
| 2 | 121 Studio Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 1 | PIAN 148 Elementary Keyboard Skills II (Spring only)2 |
| 3 | ENGL 102 Critical Reading & Writing (or other approved options: ENGL 105, 203, 205, 209, 210, 211) |
Second Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | MEMT 251 Clinical Techniques for Children (Fall only)1, 3 |
| 1 | MEMT 246 Fundamentals of Conducting (Fall only) |
| 4 | MTHC 205 Theory III (Fall only) |
| 2 | 221 Studio Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 2 | PIAN 284 Intermediate Keyboard Skills I (Fall only)2 OR *PIAN 310 Advanced Keyboard Skills (Fall only) (Performance majors, piano or organ)2 |
| 3 | PSYC 104 General Psychology |
Second Year - Spring Semester (15 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 3 | MEMT 296 Clinical Techniques for Adults (Spring only)1, 3 |
| 4 | MTHC 315 Theory IV (Spring only) |
| 2 | 221 Studio Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 2 | PIAN 288 Intermediate Keyboard Skills II (Spring only)2 |
| 3 | MATH 101 Algebra (or higher) |
Third Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 1 | MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum |
| 3 | MEMT 463 Influence of Music on Behavior I (Fall only) |
| 2 | 321 Studio Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 3 | MUSC 320 Music History I (Fall only)5 |
| 3 | BIOL 100 Principles of Biology |
| 1 | BIOL 102 Principles of Biology Lab |
| 2 | Music Elective (4 hours total) (any SOM course, discuss options with advisor, 300+ level to meet Junior/Senior graduation requirement) |
Third Year - Spring Semester (14 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 1 | MEMT 338 Rehearsal/Conducting Clinic Nontraditional Ensemble (Spring only) |
| 1 | MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum6 |
| 3 | MEMT 464 Music in Therapy (Spring only) |
| 2 | 321 Studio Lessons |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 3 | COMS 130 Speaker-Audience Communication OR THR 120 Public Speaking as Performance |
| 3 | Behavioral Science Elective (6 hours total as directed by advisor, 1 of these electives must be Social Awareness for Service Learning Certification) |
Fourth Year - Fall Semester (15 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 2 | MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum |
| 3 | MEMT 455 Psychology of Music (Fall only) |
| 1 | MEMT 586 Seminar in Music Therapy Professional Development I (Fall only)8, 9 |
| 3 | MUSC 440 Music History III (Fall only)5 |
| 2 | 422 Applied Lessons with Senior Recital |
| 1 | Ensemble (BAND/CHOR/ORCH) |
| 3 | PSYC 350 Abnormal Psychology |
Fourth Year - Spring Semester (14 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 2 | MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum8 |
| 1 | MEMT 587 Seminar in Music Therapy Professional Development II (Spring only) |
| 3 | MUSC 480 Music History IV (Spring only)5 |
| 3 | BIOL 240 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy |
| 3 | Behavioral Science Elective (6 hours total as directed by advisor, 1 of these electives must be Social Awareness for Service Learning Certification) |
| 2 | Music Elective (4 hours total) (any SOM course, discuss options with advisor, 300+ level to meet Junior/Senior graduation requirement) |
Final Internship Semester (2 credits)
| Credits | Course |
|---|---|
| 2 | MEMT 596 Clinical Internship |
- Students must successfully complete Pre-Clinical Musicianship Assessment Parts A and B before entering the Clinical Techniques Courses. These assessments are components of the Final Examinations for MEMT 150 and 196 respectively.
- Students with no prior piano experience should take the keyboard skills sequence (PIAN 144-288). Demonstration of skills is needed to pass/test out of PIAN 144-288. Students whose major performance medium is piano or organ should take PIAN 310 after completing two semesters of music theory (This course is only taken once in the fall term of the sophomore year).
- Students must successfully complete the Clinical Musicianship Assessment before entering Clinical Practicum. This assessment is addressed across MEMT 251 and 296.
- Students should apply for admission to the Professional Sequence as early as possible, and must achieve admission before beginning the first semester of junior year. See the application for admission to the undergraduate Music Therapy Professional Sequence for requirements.
- Music Theory I & II should be taken prior to Music History I or higher.
- Students must successfully complete the Clinical Practicum Musicianship Assessment before entering their second MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum.
- Approximately 1 year prior to their expected internship date students must request a graduation check from Rita Riley in the School of Music Student Services Office (Murphy Hall 450). Graduation checks before that time should occur with the student's MEMT advisor.
- Students must successfully complete the Internship Pre-Assessment as part of MEMT 586 and before entering their final MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum.
- Students must apply for their internship 1 year in advance of completion of academic work. Check the Music Therapy undergraduate handbook on this procedure. Students must complete the Internship Eligibility Application during MEMT 586. Students must complete and submit the Music Therapy Internship Data form to Alex Schneider (alexschn@ku.edu) in the School of Music Student Services Office (Murphy Hall 450) upon acceptance to an internship.
- All MEMT professional courses as noted on the undergraduate Music Therapy degree requirement check sheet must be completed with a C or better prior to beginning internship. Prior to leaving for internship students must:
- Review their degree requirement check sheet to see that they have met all of the graduation requirements for the MEMT office.
- Submit their application for graduation online through Enroll & Pay.
- Successfully complete their major applied instrument (422 Applied Lessons) including the senior half-recital.