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
Sample Curriculum
Freshman Year |
Fall |
Spring |
| Musicianship I & II | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Seminar | 0 credits | 0 credits |
| Music Therapy in Context | - | 3 credits |
| Piano for Music Ed/Therapy/Piano Improv. | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Computers for Musicians/ Intro to Psych. | 2 credits | 3 credits |
| Applied Music | 2 credit | 2 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Eurhythmics I & II | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Music Therapy Orientation/Practicum Drumming | 3 credits | 1 credit |
| Voice for Music Therapy | 1 credit | - |
| Total | 17 credits | 18 credits |
Sophomore Year |
Fall |
Spring |
| Musicianship III & IV | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Seminar | 0 credits | 0 credits |
| Applied Music | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Music Therapy Practicum | 1 credit | 2 credits |
| Influence of Music on Wellness/Healing | 3 credits | - |
| Guitar for Music Therapy I & II | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Core | 3 credits | 6 credits |
| Total | 16 credits | 17 credits |
Junior Year |
Fall |
Spring |
| Musicianship V & VI | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Seminar | 0 credits | 0 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Music & Movement for the Exceptional Person | - | 3 credits |
| Music Therapy Practicum | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Classroom Instruments/ Percussion Techniques | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Core | 9 credits | 6 credits |
| Total | 17 credits | 17 credits |
Senior Year |
Fall |
Spring |
| Advanced Theory Elective | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Seminar | 0 credits | 0 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Conducting I | 2 credits | - |
| Music Therapy Practicum | 1 credit | 2 credits |
| Directed Study | 2 credits | - |
| Music & The Mind | - | 3 credits |
| Abnormal Psychology Elective | 3 credits | - |
| Anatomy & Physiology | - | 4 credits |
| Persons with Disabilities | 3 credits | - |
| Psychology Elective | - | 3 credits |
| Core/Health Care Ethics | 3 credits | - |
| Internship** | 0 credits | 0 credits |
| B.S. in Music Therapy | - | 0 credits |
| Total | 17 credits | 15 credits |
Total degree program |
133 credits |
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*Curriculum is subject to change. **DU music therapy majors are unable to attend internships in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Massachusetts, Wisconsin. |
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