Major in Music (B.M.), Music Therapy Concentration

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
		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
MU 157	Voice Class I
Select one of the following:			3
MU 334	Music History I	4A,4B
MU 335	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
PSY 452	Cognitive Psychology
PSY 454	Biological Psychology
PSY 458	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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
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

Students with previous keyboard experience may test out of MU 150 and use the one credit for an elective.

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.

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*
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
MU 172B	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
MU 334	Music History I	X		4A,4B
MU 335	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
PSY 452	Cognitive Psychology
PSY 454	Biological Psychology
PSY 458	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