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Term 1 0 - 17 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
   
critical course
MUE 101: The ASU School of Music Experience
1   C 
critical course
MUE 161: Introduction to Music Therapy
2   C 
critical course
MUE 162: Introduction to Music Therapy Lab
1   C 
 
MTC 125: Basic Music Theory
3   C 
 
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
2   C 
 
MUP 131: Class Piano
1   C 
 
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
1   C 
 
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition
3   C 
 
Mathematics (MA)
3   C 
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
  • ASU Math Placement Exam score determines placement in Mathematics course.
  • MUE 101: ASU School of Music Experience - First Year Seminar required of all freshman music majors.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options. Students should complete 4 large ensembles and 2 small ensembles.
  • Students are required to take statistics in term 4 and may choose from PSY 230 or STP 226; if students elect to take PSY 230, they must complete MAT 119 or MAT 170 for Mathematics (MA) requirement.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MUE 101, MTC 125, MUP 131.
Term 2 17 - 33 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
2   C 
 
MHL 140: Music as Culture (HU & G)
3   C 
 
MTC 221: Music Theory: 18th Century
3   C 
 
MUP 132: Class Piano
1   C 
 
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
1   C 
 
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition
3   C 
 
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SB)
3   C 
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MTC 221, MUP 132.
Term 3 33 - 47 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
2   C 
critical course
MUE 261: Music Therapy as a Behavioral Science
2   C 
critical course
MUE 262: Music Therapy as a Behavioral Science Lab
1   C 
 
MTC 222: Music Theory: 19th Century
3   C 
 
MUP 133: Class Voice
1   C 
 
MUP 231: Class Piano
1   C 
 
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
1   C 
 
CDE 232: Human Development (SB)
3    
critical course
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MUE 261, MTC 222, MUP 231.
Term 4 47 - 64 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
2   C 
 
MTC 223: Music Theory: 20th Century
3   C 
 
MUP 134: Class Voice
1   C 
 
MUP 232: Class Piano
1   C 
 
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
1   C 
 
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (CS) OR STP 226: Elements of Statistics (CS)
3    
 
SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SB)
3    
 
SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)
3    
critical course
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
   
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • Students must pass a jury in term 4 to reach MUP 311.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MTC 223, MUP 232.
Term 5 64 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MUE 384: Therapy Preclinical I
1   C 
necessary course
MUE 467: Music Therapy Theory and Practice in Psychopathology
3   C 
 
MHL 341: Music History I (HU)
3   C 
 
MUE 335: Educational Methods for Guitar
1   C 
 
MUE 465: Children's Music for Music Therapy
3   C 
 
MUP 209: Beginning Choral Conducting OR MUP 210: Beginning Instrumental Conducting
1   C 
 
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
1-2   C 
 
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
1   C 
necessary course
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 231.
   
Term hours subtotal: 14-15
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MHL 341, MUE 465, MUE 467, MUE 133.
Term 6 78 - 94 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MUE 385: Therapy Preclinical II
1   C 
necessary course
MUE 463: Music Therapy Techniques
3   C 
 
MHL 342: Music History II (HU)
3   C 
 
MUE 381: Music Therapy Research (L)
3   C 
 
MUE 436: Percussion Methods for Music Therapy
1   C 
 
MUE 489: Repertoire for Music Therapy
3   C 
 
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
1-2   C 
 
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
1   C 
necessary course
Complete MTC 223 AND MUP 232.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16-17
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MHL 342, MUE 463, MUE 381, MUE 489, MUP 134.
Term 7 94 - 107 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MUE 386: Therapy Preclinical III
1   C 
 
MUE 475: Group Process and Music Therapy
1   C 
 
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
1-2   C 
 
BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SG)
4    
 
PSY 366: Abnormal Psychology (SB)
3    
 
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) AND Historical Awareness (H)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 13-14
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options..
  • Course offered in fall semester only: MUE 475.
Term 8 107 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course
MUE 387: Therapy Preclinical IV
1   C 
necessary course
MUE 476: Internship in Music Therapy
1   C 
 
MUE 441: Psychology of Music
3   C 
 
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
1-2   C 
 
DCE Elective
2    
 
MHL OR MTC OR MUP OR MUE OR MDC Elective
1-2   C 
 
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 13-15
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options.
  • Students register for MUE 476 (6-month internship) in last semester and complete it after finishing all coursework for the degree. Degree is posted after completion of all requirements and the internship.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MUE 441, MUE 436.



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Music Therapy, BMUS
College/School: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 17 Credit Hours
critical course
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
critical course
MUE 101: The ASU School of Music Experience
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
MUE 161: Introduction to Music Therapy
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
MUE 162: Introduction to Music Therapy Lab
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MTC 125: Basic Music Theory
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 131: Class Piano
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Mathematics (MA)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
  • ASU Math Placement Exam score determines placement in Mathematics course.
  • MUE 101: ASU School of Music Experience - First Year Seminar required of all freshman music majors.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • See course list for MUP 4** Music Ensemble course options. Students should complete 4 large ensembles and 2 small ensembles.
  • Students are required to take statistics in term 4 and may choose from PSY 230 or STP 226; if students elect to take PSY 230, they must complete MAT 119 or MAT 170 for Mathematics (MA) requirement.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MUE 101, MTC 125, MUP 131.
Term 2
17 - 33 Credit Hours
critical course
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
MHL 140: Music as Culture (HU & G)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MTC 221: Music Theory: 18th Century
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 132: Class Piano
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SB)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MTC 221, MUP 132.
Term 3
33 - 47 Credit Hours
critical course
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
MUE 261: Music Therapy as a Behavioral Science
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
critical course
MUE 262: Music Therapy as a Behavioral Science Lab
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MTC 222: Music Theory: 19th Century
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 133: Class Voice
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 231: Class Piano
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
CDE 232: Human Development (SB)
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Notes:
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MUE 261, MTC 222, MUP 231.
Term 4
47 - 64 Credit Hours
critical course
MUP 111: Studio Instruction
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
MTC 223: Music Theory: 20th Century
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 134: Class Voice
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 232: Class Piano
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (CS) OR STP 226: Elements of Statistics (CS)
Hours: 3
SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SB)
Hours: 3
SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
Notes:
  • Students must pass a jury in term 4 to reach MUP 311.
  • Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MTC 223, MUP 232.
Term 5
64 - 78 Credit Hours
necessary course
MUE 384: Therapy Preclinical I
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
MUE 467: Music Therapy Theory and Practice in Psychopathology
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MHL 341: Music History I (HU)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 335: Educational Methods for Guitar
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 465: Children's Music for Music Therapy
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 209: Beginning Choral Conducting OR MUP 210: Beginning Instrumental Conducting
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 231.
Notes:
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MHL 341, MUE 465, MUE 467, MUE 133.
Term 6
78 - 94 Credit Hours
necessary course
MUE 385: Therapy Preclinical II
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
MUE 463: Music Therapy Techniques
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MHL 342: Music History II (HU)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 381: Music Therapy Research (L)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 436: Percussion Methods for Music Therapy
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 489: Repertoire for Music Therapy
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 443: Choral Ensembles OR MUP 442: Instrumental Ensembles OR 4** MUP Music Ensemble
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Complete MTC 223 AND MUP 232.
Notes:
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MHL 342, MUE 463, MUE 381, MUE 489, MUP 134.
Term 7
94 - 107 Credit Hours
necessary course
MUE 386: Therapy Preclinical III
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 475: Group Process and Music Therapy
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SG)
Hours: 4
PSY 366: Abnormal Psychology (SB)
Hours: 3
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L) AND Historical Awareness (H)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options..
  • Course offered in fall semester only: MUE 475.
Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
necessary course
MUE 387: Therapy Preclinical IV
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
MUE 476: Internship in Music Therapy
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
MUE 441: Psychology of Music
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
MUP 311: Studio Instruction OR Upper Division Advanced Performance Course
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
DCE Elective
Hours: 2
MHL OR MTC OR MUP OR MUE OR MDC Elective
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Hours: 4
Notes:
  • A minimum of 4 hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking 4 hours of MUP 311: Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance classes toward this requirement - please refer to the Advanced Performance course list for options.
  • Students register for MUE 476 (6-month internship) in last semester and complete it after finishing all coursework for the degree. Degree is posted after completion of all requirements and the internship.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only:  MUE 441, MUE 436.
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