Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy

"The faculty and students in the Duquesne University Music Therapy Department have developed a sense of group cohesion that allows for an ideal learning environment, and produces well-rounded, qualified music therapists."

~Tina Hodaba


Curriculum

Freshman Year

Musicianship I & II 
Seminar
Music Therapy in Context
Piano for Music Ed/Therapy/Piano Improv.
Computers for Musicians/ Intro to Psych.
Applied Music
Ensemble
Eurhythmics I & II
Music Therapy Orientation/Practicum Drumming
Voice for Music Therapy

Total

Sophomore Year

Musicianship III & IV
Seminar
Applied Music
Ensemble
Music Therapy Practicum
Influence of Music on Wellness/Healing
Guitar for Music Therapy I & II
Core

Total

Junior Year

Musicianship V & VI
Seminar
Ensemble
Music & Movement for the Exceptional Person
Music Therapy Practicum
Classroom Instruments/ Percussion Techniques
Core

Total

Senior Year

Advanced Theory Elective
Seminar
Ensemble
Conducting I
Music Therapy Practicum
Directed Study
Music & The Mind
Abnormal Psychology Elective
Anatomy & Physiology
Persons with Disabilities
Psychology Elective
Core/Health Care Ethics
Internship
B.S. in Music Therapy

Total

Fall

4 credits
0 credits
-
2 credits
2 credits
2 credit
1 credit
2 credits
3 credits
1 credit

17 credits

Fall

4 credits
0 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits

16 credits

Fall

4 credits
0 credits
1 credit
-
2 credits
1 credit
9 credits

17 credits

Fall

2 credits
0 credits
1 credit
2 credits
1 credit
2 credits
-
3 credits
-
3 credits
-
3 credits
0 credits
-

17 credits

Spring

4 credits
0 credits
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
2 credits
1 credit
2 credits
1 credit
-

18 credits

Spring

4 credits
0 credits
2 credits
1 credit
2 credits
-
2 credits
6 credits

17 credits

Spring

4 credits
0 credits
1 credit
3 credits
2 credits
1 credit
6 credits

17 credits

Spring

2 credits
0 credits
1 credit
-
2 credits
-
3 credits
-
4 credits
-
3 credits
-
0 credits
0 credits

15 credits

Total degree program

133 credits

*Curriculum is subject to change.