Music Therapy Bachelor's Degree 2016F

Valid for catalog year fall 2016–summer 2017 only. For students who entered Berklee prior to fall 2016, search major grids for past catalog years.

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    Core
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    Major
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    Liberal Arts
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    Electives

Semester 1

Course # Title Credits
PIXX-111 Private Instruction 1 2
ENXX-xxx Ensemble 1
PW-111 Music Application and Theory 4
ET-111 Ear Training 1 2
MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology 2
LHUM-100 Artistry, Creativity, Inquiry Seminar 2
LENG-111 Writing and Communication 3
Total Credits 15

Semester 2

Course # Title Credits
PIXX-112 Private Instruction 2 2
ENXX-xxx Ensemble 1
AR-111 Arranging 1 2
ET-112 Ear Training 2 2
HR-112 Harmony 2 2
LENG-201 Literature 3
LSOC-211 General Psychology 3
Total Credits 15

Semester 3

Course # Title Credits
PIXX-211 Private Instruction 3 1
ENXX-xxx Ensemble 1
ILXX-xxx Instrumental Lab 1
ET-231 Solfege 1 2
HR-211 Harmony 3 2
LHIS-xxx History 3
MTH-201 Introduction to International Music Therapy 3
MTH-211 Mind-Body Disciplines for the Musician * 1
ISGT-231 Guitar Class 1 * 1
Total Credits 15

Semester 4

Course # Title Credits
PIXX-212 Private Instruction 4 1
ENXX-xxx Ensemble 1
ILXX-xxx Instrumental Lab 1
ET-232 Solfege 2 2
HR-212 Harmony 4 2
MTH-231 Music in Special Education * 2
MTH-232 Music Therapy Practicum 1: Special Education * 2
MTH-351 Exceptional Children ** 3
ISGT-232 Guitar Class 2 * 1
ISKB-221 Keyboard Class 1 1
Total Credits 16

Semester 5

Course # Title Credits
CM-211 Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 2
COND-221/222 Vocal or Instrumental Conducting for Music Education Majors 2
LAHS-xxx Art History 3
LSOC-311 Psychology of Music * 3
MTH-312 Music Therapy Practicum 2: Clinical Application * 2
MTH-301 Behavioral Assessment and Observation * 3
ISKB-222 Keyboard Class 2 1
Total Credits 16

Semester 6

Course # Title Credits
CP-210 The Art of Counterpoint 3
MHIS-(P)20X Western European Classical Music 2
LHUM-400 Professional Development Seminar 2
LSOC-421 Abnormal Psychology 3
MTH-331 Research in Music Therapy * 2
MTH-332 Music Therapy Practicum 3: Research * 2
ISPC-231 Percussion for Music Therapy * 1
ILVC-210 Elements of Vocal Technique for Non-Voice Principals 1
Total Credits 16

Semester 7

Course # Title Credits
CM-212 Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 2
MHIS-22X/241 African American Music History and Culture - MHIS 22X/241 2
LXXX-xxx Music and Society (from approved list) 3
MTH-411 Music in Psychotherapy * 2
MTH-281 Technology for Music Therapists * 2
MTH-412 Music Therapy Practicum 4: Adults * 2
MTH-xxx Approved Specified Elective * 2
Total Credits 15

Semester 8

Course # Title Credits
MHIS-xxx Music History Elective - Any MHIS-300+ course 2
LMSC-424 Human Anatomy & Physiology 3
LSOC-xxx Any additional psychology elective 3
MTH-431 Music Therapy and Medicine 2
MTH-432 Music Therapy Practicum 5: Clinical Application 2
MTH-475 Music Therapy Senior Seminar 0
Total Credits 12

Semester 9

Course # Title Credits
MTH-495 Music Therapy Internship * 6
Total Credits 6

* Offered spring and fall only

** Offered summer and fall only

Some students choose to study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that music therapy majors consult with the chair or contact the study abroad office.