Music Therapy Degree Requirements
Complete these requirements for a Music Therapy degree.
Bachelor of Music with a Major in Music Therapy
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including;
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).
II. The Following Curriculum:
Music majors must achieve a grade of C or better in every music course taken toward the degree in order to pass the Sophomore Review. Prior to entrance into Music Therapy Practicum courses (MUSC 282, MUSC 382, MUSC 383, MUSC 481), students are required to obtain statewide (MN and ND) and nationwide criminal history background checks with acceptable results. Background checks must be updated yearly. Contact your advisor for details.
Course List| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| MUSC 203 | Music and Culture | 3 |
MUSC 310
& MUSC 311 | Music History Survey I
and Music History Survey II | 6 |
| MUSC 490 | Seminar in Music | 3 |
| |
| MUSC 130 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 134 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 230 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 234 | Music Theory IV: Music Theory since 1900 | 3 |
| |
| MUSC 131 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 135 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 231 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 235 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| 8 |
MUSC 150
& MUSC 151 | Class Lessons
and Class Lessons | 2 |
MUSC 150
& MUSC 151 | Class Lessons
and Class Lessons | 2 |
MUSC 140
& MUSC 399 | Methods: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Voice
and Special Topics | 4 |
| 4 |
MUSC 133 | Keyboard Skills I | |
MUSC 136 | Keyboard Skills II | |
MUSC 233 | Keyboard Skills III | |
MUSC 236 | Keyboard Skills IV | |
| 6 |
| MUSC 256 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC 423 | Instrumental and Choral Arranging | 2 |
| MUSC 340 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUSC 180 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSC 280 | Music Therapy Clinical Skills | 3 |
| MUSC 281 | Music Therapy Techniques I | 2 |
| MUSC 282 | Music Therapy Practicum I | 1 |
| MUSC 380 | Music Therapy Theories and Methods II (Adults) | 3 |
| MUSC 381 | Music Therapy Techniques II | 2 |
| MUSC 382 | Music Therapy Practicum II | 1 |
| MUSC 383 | Music Therapy Practicum III | 1 |
| MUSC 480 | Psychological Foundations of Music Learning | 3 |
| MUSC 481 | Music Therapy Practicum IV | 1 |
| MUSC 497 | Internship in Music (with placement approved by adviser) | 3 |
| or MUSC 397 | Cooperative Education in Music |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 270 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| ANAT 204 | Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel | 3 |
| ANAT 204L | Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel Laboratory | 2 |
| T&L 251 | Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Sociological Statistics | 3 |
| 6 |
| Total Credits | 110 |
Music Therapy Degree Requirements Disclaimer
The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect
future terms. Updates are published annually in April.
General Education Courses
Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it
helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on
essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and
problem solving.