Minor in Arts and Health
The Arts and Health Minor offers students an immersive exploration of the intersection between the arts, health, and well-being, drawing from the national arts and health movement. This program provides a comprehensive foundation through core courses that cover cultural, neuroscience, social science, and applied perspectives, equipping students with a broad understanding of the field. Designed to support artists, community leaders, and emerging professionals, the minor emphasizes foundational skills in research, program development, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. Students engage with real-world applications in community-based settings and explore professional opportunities in the local, national, and global arts and health landscape. These experiences empower them to contribute meaningfully to the expanding role of the arts in health and well-being.
None; this minor is open to all B.A, B.M. and P.D.M. students. Submit the Declaration of Major/Minor form to the Music Therapy Department. See detailed instructions in the Registration Guide.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will:
- examine the scientific and cultural underpinnings for the use of arts-based experiences to impact health outcomes
- explore trends in practice and underlying ethical frameworks that are part of the professional toolkit of artists who use arts-based experiences to promote public health outcomes
- demonstrate beginning skills sets in arts-based research engagement for program/product development; and
- articulate the value of multidisciplinary collaboration for arts-based health promotion.
Core Courses (take two courses; 5 credits):
Electives (select three courses up to 6 credits):
- MTH-211 Mind-Body Disciplines for Musicians (2 credit)
- MTH-215 Sound, Music, Cultural Preservation, and Environmental Justice (2 credits)
- MTH-290 Arts in Public Health Practicum (2 credits)
- MTH-310 Community Engaged Research (2 credits)
- MTH-317 Music and Grief (2 credits)
- MTH-319 Music and Healing in BIPOC Communities (2 credits)
- MTH-330 Music and Health Innovation Studio (2 credits)
- MTH-390 Community Program Development (2 credits)
- MTH-414 Grants for Community Artists (2 credits)