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Music Therapy, BMUS


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2022 - 2023 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BMUS
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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
   
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
   
critical course 1  
critical course 2  
  3  
  3  
  1  
  1  
  1  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • MUE 101 The ASU School of Music Experience is required of all first-year music therapy 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 below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options. Students should complete four large ensembles and two small ensembles.
  • For statistics, students may choose PSY 230 or STP 226; if students choose PSY 230, they must complete MAT 119 or higher for Mathematics (MA) requirement.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUE 101, MUP 131.
  • Complete a resume in MUE 101.
Term 2 15 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 2  
  3  
  3  
  3  
  1  
  1  
  3  
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.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
  • Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3 31 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 2  
critical course 1  
critical course 2  
  3    
  3  
  1  
  1  
  1  
  3    
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
critical course
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
   
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 17
  • 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 below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUE 162, MUP 133, MUP 231.
  • Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills; participate in at least two large ensemble performances.
Term 4 48 - 64 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 2  
  3  
  2  
  1  
  1  
  1  
  3    
critical course
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Students must pass a jury in term 4 to be eligible for MUP 311 as an Advanced Performance Course in Term 5.
  • 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 below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUE 260, MUE 261, MUP 134, MUP 232.
  • Participate in clinical work at ASU's Music Therapy Clinic.
Term 5 64 - 80 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 1  
necessary course 3  
  1  
  1  
  3    
  3    
  1-2  
  3  
necessary course
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 231.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16-17
  • Please see Upper Division MHL Course list below for options.
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance course list below for options.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Course offered in fall semesters only: MUE 467.
  • Gather a list of professional references.
Term 6 80 - 94 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 1  
necessary course 3  
  3  
  2  
  1  
  1-2  
  3  
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
necessary course
Complete MTC 223 AND MUP 232.
   
Term hours subtotal: 14-15
  • Please see Upper Division MHL Through Present Time Course list below for options.
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance Courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance Course list below for options.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in spring semesters only: MUE 381, MUE 463.
  • Complete two clinical experiences.
Term 7 94 - 107 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 2  
  4    
  3  
  3  
  1-2  
Term hours subtotal: 13-14
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance Courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance Course list below for options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MUE 441, MUE 475.
Term 8 107 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 2  
necessary course 1  
  1-2  
 
DCE Elective
2    
  3    
  4    
Term hours subtotal: 13-14
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance Courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance Course list below for options.
  • Complete clinical experiences and apply for a formal internship.
  • Students register for MUE 476 (6-month internship) in the last semester and complete it after finishing all coursework for the degree. Degree is posted after completion of all requirements and the internship.



2022 - 2023 Major Map
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 - 15 Credit Hours
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
critical course
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • MUE 101 The ASU School of Music Experience is required of all first-year music therapy 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 below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options. Students should complete four large ensembles and two small ensembles.
  • For statistics, students may choose PSY 230 or STP 226; if students choose PSY 230, they must complete MAT 119 or higher for Mathematics (MA) requirement.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUE 101, MUP 131.
  • Complete a resume in MUE 101.
Term 2
15 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
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.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
  • Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
31 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
critical course
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
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.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222, MUE 162, MUP 133, MUP 231.
  • Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills; participate in at least two large ensemble performances.
Term 4
48 - 64 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
Notes:
  • Students must pass a jury in term 4 to be eligible for MUP 311 as an Advanced Performance Course in Term 5.
  • 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 below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in spring semester only: MTC 223, MUE 260, MUE 261, MUP 134, MUP 232.
  • Participate in clinical work at ASU's Music Therapy Clinic.
Term 5
64 - 80 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 231.
Notes:
  • Please see Upper Division MHL Course list below for options.
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance course list below for options.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Course offered in fall semesters only: MUE 467.
  • Gather a list of professional references.
Term 6
80 - 94 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
necessary course
Complete MTC 223 AND MUP 232.
Notes:
  • Please see Upper Division MHL Through Present Time Course list below for options.
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance Courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance Course list below for options.
  • See course list below for MUP 4** (400-Level) Music Ensemble course options.
  • Courses offered in spring semesters only: MUE 381, MUE 463.
  • Complete two clinical experiences.
Term 7
94 - 107 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance Courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance Course list below for options.
  • Courses offered in fall semester only: MUE 441, MUE 475.
Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
DCE Elective
Hours: 2
Hours: 3
Hours: 4
Notes:
  • A minimum of four hours of Advanced Performance is required. Students may complete this requirement by taking four hours of MUP 311 Studio Instruction or by substituting Advanced Performance Courses toward this requirement. Please refer to the Advanced Performance Course list below for options.
  • Complete clinical experiences and apply for a formal internship.
  • Students register for MUE 476 (6-month internship) in the last semester and complete it after finishing all coursework for the degree. Degree is posted after completion of all requirements and the internship.
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