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Music therapy is a growing and rapidly developing field that provides opportunities for an exciting and rewarding career.
It is defined by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), as "The use of music in the accomplishment of therapeutic aims: the restoration, maintenance and improvement of mental and physical health. Highly trained and nationally certified music therapists build on the inherent qualities of music, using music and music activities in a focused and concentrated manner for healing and change, influencing physical, emotional, cognitive and social responses." Music therapists work with individuals of all ages who require special services because of behavioral, social, learning or physical disabilities.
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The Maryville Music Therapy Program was established in 1972 and
is the only music therapy degree program in the St. Louis area.
The Maryville Music Therapy Program is fully accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is fully
approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). The
four-year undergraduate program culminates in a six month
internship under the supervision of a board-certified music
therapist in a wide choice of facilities approved by the AMTA.
Graduate Music Therapy Program
A Master of Music Therapy
(more info) is offered within the School of Health Professions. The Master of Music Therapy at Maryville is designed to provide the professional music therapist with advanced clinical training, supported by studies in psychotherapy, ethics, research, and advanced models of treatment.
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The populations served by music therapists include individuals with mental disorders, substance abuse issues, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory disorders and acute/chronic pain. There is also a growing focus on preventative medicine today, and many music therapists work at wellness practice which involves the specialized use of music to enhance quality of life, maximize well being and potential and increase self-awareness.
Music Therapists often work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, working with other disciplines to meet common goals for the patient or client. They may interface with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, art and dance therapists, and other health care personnel.
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 Bachelor
of Science in Music Therapy (BS)
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Required Courses: |
Credits |
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General Education Requirements |
52 |
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Music Therapy Courses: |
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| MUTH 181 |
Intro to
Music Therapy |
3 |
| MUTH 186 |
Speaker
Seminar |
1 |
| MUTH 215 |
Medical
Terminology |
2 |
| MUTH 220 |
Music
Notation Technology |
3 |
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MUTH 230 |
Music Foundations for Music Therapy I |
2 |
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MUTH 231 |
Music Foundations for Music Therapy II |
2 |
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MUTH 281 |
Music Therapy I |
3 |
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MUTH 282 |
Music Therapy II |
3 |
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MUTH 286 |
Speaker Seminar |
1 |
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MUTH 381 |
Music Therapy III |
3 |
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MUTH 382 |
Music Therapy IV |
3 |
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MUTH 383 |
Clinical Practicum & Sem. |
2 |
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MUTH 384 |
Clinical Practicum & Sem. |
2 |
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MUTH 386 |
Speaker Seminar |
1 |
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MUTH 481 |
Research in Music Therapy |
3 |
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MUTH 482 |
Psychology of Music |
3 |
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MUTH 483 |
Clinical Practicum & Sem. |
2 |
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MUTH 484 |
Clinical Practicum & Sem. |
2 |
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MUTH 486 |
Speaker Seminar |
1 |
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MUTH 499 |
Clinical Internship |
1-6 |
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Some required courses are offered on a two-year
rotational basis. |
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Music Courses: |
Credits |
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MUS 100 |
Fundamentals of Music (if testing indicates the need) |
3 |
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MUS 101 |
Music Theory I |
3 |
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MUS 102 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
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MUS 201 |
Music Theory III |
3 |
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MUS 202 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
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MUS 301 |
Music in Western Civilization I |
3 |
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MUS 302 |
Music in Western Civilization II |
3 |
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*MUS 314 |
Studies in Jazz |
3 |
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*MUS 316 |
World Music |
3 |
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MUS 103 |
Ear Training I |
1 |
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MUS 104 |
Ear Training II |
1 |
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MUS 203 |
Ear Training III |
1 |
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MUS 204 |
Ear Training IV |
1 |
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MUS |
Music Performance (major instrument) |
8 |
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MUS |
Piano to meet Proficiency (for non-piano majors) |
0-8 |
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MUS 315 |
Arranging and Orchestration |
3 |
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MUS 371 |
Voice Techniques |
2 |
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MUS 372 |
Conducting |
2 |
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MUS 475 |
Instrument Techniques (Percussion) |
4 |
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MUS 478 |
Introduction to Orff-Schulwerk |
2 |
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Ensembles |
8 |
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MUS |
Concert Attendance |
0 |
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*Students are required to take either MUS 314 or MUS 316, but not both |
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