The Music Therapy concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in music therapy, an allied health profession whose members generally work as part of interdisciplinary teams in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living centers, and special education settings. Some music therapists maintain private practices or serve as consultants. Music therapists are specialists in the clinical use of music to facilitate motor skills, cognitive abilities, communication, and social outcomes for individuals with disease or disability. The Music Therapy concentration at CSU is internationally recognized for its leadership in clinical training and research. The curriculum includes a strong emphasis in music, the neurosciences, psychology, and music therapy methods.
Effective Fall 2020
A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the BM in Music, Music Therapy Concentration.
Freshman | |||
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AUCC | Credits | ||
CHEM 103 | Chemistry in Context (GT-SC2) | 3A | 3 |
CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | 1A | 3 |
MU 117 | Music Theory I | 3 | |
MU 118 | Music Theory II | 3 | |
MU 127 | Aural Skills I | 1 | |
MU 128 | Aural Skills II | 1 | |
MU 131 | Introduction to Music History and Literature (GT-AH1) | 3B | 3 |
MU 1501 | Piano Class I | 1 | |
MU 153 | Piano Skills for Music Therapists | 1 | |
MU 155 | Guitar Class I | 2 | |
MU 241 | Introduction to Music Therapy | 3 | |
Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division (see list below)2 | 2-4 | ||
Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | 1B | 3 | |
Total Credits | 31-33 | ||
Sophomore | |||
BZ 110 | Principles of Animal Biology (GT-SC2) | 3A | 3 |
BZ 111 | Animal Biology Laboratory (GT-SC1) | 3A | 1 |
MU 217 | Music Theory III | 3 | |
MU 218 | Music Theory IV | 3 | |
MU 227 | Aural Skills III | 1 | |
MU 228 | Aural Skills IV | 1 | |
MU 250 | Music Therapy Practice | 3 | |
MU 254 | Beginning Conducting | 2 | |
MU 440 | Music Therapy Methods I | 3 | |
OT 215 | Medical Terminology | 1 | |
PHIL 100 | Appreciation of Philosophy (GT-AH3) | 3B | 3 |
PSY 100 | General Psychology (GT-SS3) | 3C | 3 |
Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division (see list below)2 | 2 | ||
Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
Total Credits | 31 | ||
Junior | |||
BMS 300 | Principles of Human Physiology | 4 | |
BMS 345 | Functional Neuroanatomy | 4 | |
MU 342 | Psychology of Music | 3 | |
MU 443 | Music Therapy Methods II | 3 | |
MU 444 | Music Therapy Methods III | 3 | |
MU 486A | Practicum: Music Therapy | 4C | 2 |
PSY 252 | Mind, Brain, and Behavior | 3 | |
PSY 320 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
Instrumentalists must take MU 157; Voice students do not. | 0-2 | ||
Voice Class I | |||
Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
Music History I | 4A,4B | ||
Music History II | 4A,4B | ||
Applied Music Instruction - Upper-Division (see list below) | 1 | ||
Ensemble (see list below)3 | 1 | ||
Total Credits | 30-32 | ||
Senior | |||
MU 252D | Instrumental Techniques: Percussion | 1 | |
MU 343 | Research Methods in Music Therapy | 3 | |
MU 445 | Music Therapy Improvisation | 2 | |
MU 486A | Practicum: Music Therapy | 4C | 2 |
MU 487 | Internship | 1 | |
STAT 201 | General Statistics (GT-MA1) | 1B | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||
Cognitive Psychology | |||
Biological Psychology | |||
Cognitive Neuroscience | |||
Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |
Diversity and Global Awareness | 3E | 3 | |
Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |
Music Electives | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 27 | ||
Program Total Credits: | 120 |
Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division
Code | Title | Credits |
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MU 272A | Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium | 1-2 |
MU 272B | Applied Music Instruction: French Horn | 1-2 |
MU 272C | Applied Music Instruction: Trombone | 1-2 |
MU 272D | Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet | 1-2 |
MU 272E | Applied Music Instruction: Tuba | 1-2 |
MU 272G | Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord | 1-2 |
MU 272H | Applied Music Instruction: Organ | 1-2 |
MU 272I | Applied Music Instruction: Piano | 1-2 |
MU 272J | Applied Music Instruction: Percussion | 1-2 |
MU 272K | Applied Music Instruction: Guitar | 1-2 |
MU 272L | Applied Music Instruction: Harp | 1-2 |
MU 272M | Applied Music Instruction: String Bass | 1-2 |
MU 272N | Applied Music Instruction: Viola | 1-2 |
MU 272O | Applied Music Instruction: Violin | 1-2 |
MU 272P | Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello | 1-2 |
MU 272Q | Applied Music Instruction: Voice | 1-2 |
MU 272R | Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon | 1-2 |
MU 272S | Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet | 1-2 |
MU 272T | Applied Music Instruction: Flute | 1-2 |
MU 272U | Applied Music Instruction: Oboe | 1-2 |
MU 272V | Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) | 1-2 |
Applied Music Instruction - Upper-Division
Code | Title | Credits |
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MU 472A | Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium | 1-2 |
MU 472B | Applied Music Instruction: French Horn | 1-2 |
MU 472C | Applied Music Instruction: Trombone | 1-2 |
MU 472D | Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet | 1-2 |
MU 472E | Applied Music Instruction: Tuba | 1-2 |
MU 472G | Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord | 1-2 |
MU 472H | Applied Music Instruction: Organ | 1-2 |
MU 472I | Applied Music Instruction: Piano | 1-2 |
MU 472J | Applied Music Instruction: Percussion | 1-2 |
MU 472K | Applied Music Instruction: Guitar | 1-2 |
MU 472L | Applied Music Instruction: Harp | 1-2 |
MU 472M | Applied Music Instruction: String Bass | 1-2 |
MU 472N | Applied Music Instruction: Viola | 1-2 |
MU 472O | Applied Music Instruction: Violin | 1-2 |
MU 472P | Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello | 1-2 |
MU 472Q | Applied Music Instruction: Voice | 1-2 |
MU 472R | Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon | 1-2 |
MU 472S | Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet | 1-2 |
MU 472T | Applied Music Instruction: Flute | 1-2 |
MU 472U | Applied Music Instruction: Oboe | 1-2 |
MU 472V | Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) | 1-2 |
Ensemble Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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MU 201 | Men's Chorus | 1 |
MU 202 | University Chorus | 1 |
MU 204 | Marching Band | 1 |
MU 205 | Concert Band | 1 |
MU 206 | Colorado State University Concert Orchestra | 1 |
MU 300 | Women's Chorus | 1 |
MU 302 | University Orchestra | 1 |
MU 304 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
MU 305 | Colorado State University Concert Choir | 1 |
MU 309 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
MU 310 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
MU 400 | Colorado State University Chamber Choir | 1 |
MU 401 | Opera Theater | 1-2 |
MU 402 | Theater/Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
MU 404 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | 1 |
MU 407 | Accompanying | 1 |
MU 408 | Chamber Music | 1 |
1 | Students with previous keyboard experience may test out of MU 150 and use the one credit for an elective. |
2 | First-year voice students must take MU 172A and MU 172B, then MU 272Q the second year for two semesters; instrumentalists take MU 272A-MU 272P or MU 272R-MU 272V on a major instrument for 2 semesters each of the first two years. |
3 | Students must participate in an ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in MU 172A-MU 172B, MU 272A-MU 272V, and MU 472A-MU 472V. At least once during the program of study, this must be achieved by taking MU 408 or through another small ensemble experience. |
Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the BM in Music, Music Therapy Concentration.
To Declare this Major: Audition with department.
Freshman | |||||
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Semester 1 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | 1A | 3 | ||
MU 117 | Music Theory I | X | 3 | ||
MU 127 | Aural Skills I | X | 1 | ||
MU 131 | Introduction to Music History and Literature (GT-AH1) | 3B | 3 | ||
MU 150 | Piano Class I | X | 1 | ||
MU 241 | Introduction to Music Therapy | X | 3 | ||
MU 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1-2 | |||
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
Total Credits | 16-17 | ||||
Semester 2 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
CHEM 103 | Chemistry in Context (GT-SC2) | X | 3A | 3 | |
MU 118 | Music Theory II | X | 3 | ||
MU 128 | Aural Skills II | X | 1 | ||
MU 153 | Piano Skills for Music Therapists | X | 1 | ||
MU 155 | Guitar Class I | X | 2 | ||
Select one course from the following: | 1-2 | ||||
Freshman Voice Studio: German, French | X | ||||
MU 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | ||||
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
Quantitative Reasoning | X | 1B | 3 | ||
CO 150 and MU 131 must be completed by the end of Semester 2. | X | ||||
Total Credits | 15-16 | ||||
Sophomore | |||||
Semester 3 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
BZ 110 | Principles of Animal Biology (GT-SC2) | X | 3A | 3 | |
BZ 111 | Animal Biology Laboratory (GT-SC1) | X | 3A | 1 | |
MU 217 | Music Theory III | X | 3 | ||
MU 227 | Aural Skills III | X | 1 | ||
MU 250 | Music Therapy Practice | X | 3 | ||
MU 254 | Beginning Conducting | X | 2 | ||
MU 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
Total Credits | 15 | ||||
Semester 4 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 218 | Music Theory IV | X | 3 | ||
MU 228 | Aural Skills IV | X | 1 | ||
MU 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
MU 440 | Music Therapy Methods I | X | 3 | ||
OT 215 | Medical Terminology | 1 | |||
PHIL 100 | Appreciation of Philosophy (GT-AH3) | 3B | 3 | ||
PSY 100 | General Psychology (GT-SS3) | X | 3C | 3 | |
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
BZ 110, BZ 111, CHEM 103, and MU 153 must be completed by the end of Semester 4. | X | ||||
Total Credits | 16 | ||||
Junior | |||||
Semester 5 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
BMS 300 | Principles of Human Physiology | X | 4 | ||
MU 157 | Voice Class I | X | 0-2 | ||
MU 342 | Psychology of Music | X | 3 | ||
MU 443 | Music Therapy Methods II | X | 3 | ||
MU 486A | Practicum: Music Therapy | X | 4C | 1 | |
PSY 320 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |||
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
Total Credits | 15-17 | ||||
Semester 6 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
BMS 345 | Functional Neuroanatomy | 4 | |||
Select one of the following (MU 334 is only offered in Fall, so if chosen, student would need to take AUCC 3D Course in Semester 6 and MU 334 in Semester 7 instead): | 3 | ||||
Music History I | X | 4A,4B | |||
Music History II | X | 4A,4B | |||
MU 444 | Music Therapy Methods III | X | 3 | ||
MU 486A | Practicum: Music Therapy | X | 4C | 1 | |
PSY 252 | Mind, Brain, and Behavior | X | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 14 | ||||
Senior | |||||
Semester 7 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 486A | Practicum: Music Therapy | X | 4C | 1 | |
STAT 201 | General Statistics (GT-MA1) | X | 1B | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | ||||
Cognitive Psychology | |||||
Biological Psychology | |||||
Cognitive Neuroscience | |||||
Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |||
Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |||
MU 254 must be completed by the end of Semester 7. | |||||
Total Credits | 13 | ||||
Semester 8 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 252D | Instrumental Techniques: Percussion | X | 1 | ||
MU 343 | Research Methods in Music Therapy | X | 3 | ||
MU 445 | Music Therapy Improvisation | X | 2 | ||
MU 486A | Practicum: Music Therapy | 1 | |||
Diversity and Global Awareness | X | 3E | 3 | ||
Music Elective | X | 3 | |||
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study. | X | ||||
Total Credits | 13 | ||||
Semester 9 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 487 | Internship | X | 1 | ||
Total Credits | 1 | ||||
Program Total Credits: | 120 |