2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Bachelor of Music TherapyDaniel Tague, Assistant Professor of MusicRuebush Hall, Room 218, (540) 678-4478, dtague@su.eduShenandoah Conservatory • 325The Bachelor of Music Therapy curriculum prepares students for careers in which music isused to accomplish therapeutic aims, working with children and adults who require specialservices because of behavioral, learning, physical or psychological disabilities. Following theawarding of the degree, which includes a culminating internship at a site affiliated withShenandoah University or approved by the American Music Therapy Association, studentsare eligible to take the national examination in music therapy administered by theCertification Board for Music Therapists. Upon passing the examination, the credential MusicTherapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) is granted.Program ObjectivesStudents completing the Bachelor of Music Therapy will be able to:• demonstrate music foundations central to the practice of music therapy;• use a variety of music therapy methods for clinical settings;• implement music therapy services across distinct population groups; and• document music therapy services according to assessment, implementation, andevaluation.Sophomore ScreeningThe Sophomore Screening is conducted at the end of the fourth semester of study in theBachelor of Music Therapy curriculum. Faculty will examine each student’s progress in musictherapy coursework and progress toward the Professional Competencies as outlined by theAmerican Music Therapy Association at the end of the sophomore year, leading to decisionsregarding the student’s continuation in the program.Students must complete the following requirements:• demonstrate a consistent level of academic success in all coursework, and particularilymusic therapy coursework, during semesters one through three;• demonstrate current musicianship skills consistent with successful completion of MUTH106, Music Therapy Musicianship, in voice, guitar percussion and piano;• complete a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses;• submit three professional recommendations for continuation in the program; and• submit a professional resume of educational and pre-professional activities to date.Additional requirements for the Sophomore Screening are detailed in the Bachelor of MusicTherapy Handbook.Students who do not satisfy the Sophomore Screening requirements will not be admittedinto 300- or 400-level music therapy (MUTH) coursework.A student who has failed any three field placement courses, including failure in the repeat(s)of any one field placement course, will be dismissed from the Music Therapy Program.