I. New Student Seminar

II. The Human Condition in its Ultimate Relationship

III. The Human Condition in the Context of the Physical World

*Math 372, 373 and Biol 130 with Lab required for Music Therapy

IV. The Human Condition in Relation to Self and Social Structure

V. The Human Condition in its Cultural Context

*MUSC 318A, 318B, 318C required for Voice Majors (substitutes for 3 credits of foreign language)

*COMM 101: graded component within MUSC 311B and 312 (delivery of persuasive oral presentation) offers music education majors possibility of place-out. Criteria for place-out option aligned with course standards outlined COMM 101.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BM)
Requirements for all BM degree programs:

All degree candidates are expected to develop piano proficiency; perform in large-ensembles appropriate to applied major (vocal or instrumental); participate in general recitals and performance juries. The senior recital is the capstone requirement for all degree programs. Music therapy majors must also show proficiency on guitar and voice. Students consult with academic advisor to determine specific course of study for degree programs.

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BM in Music Education
Music education majors are eligible for Pennsylvania teacher certification in music K-12 (vocal/general and instrumental), and for further graduate study. Professional memberships available through the National Association for Music Education (MENC) and the Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA).

Formal application to the Teacher Education Program (sophomore screening process) is made upon completion of 48 credits. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is set by PA Department of Education. Candidates complete 100 hours of assigned fieldwork in observation prior to student teaching. Teacher certification requires completion of student teaching experiences in elementary K-6 and secondary 7-12 placements, and passing of PRAXIS tests. Refer to University education department for all admission and retention criteria.

Post-Baccalaureate Music K-12 Certification
Applicants with bachelor's degree in a related music field (performance, music therapy) may seek initial teacher certification. Minimum required undergraduate GPA of 3.0 set by PA Department of Education. Post-bacc candidates must successfully complete two components: Music Education (II) and Professional Education (III). Applicants with bachelor's degree in a field other than music must complete all three components: Basic musicianship, music education, and professional education.

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I. BASIC MUSICIANSHIP/PERFORMANCE (46 cr.)

II. MUSIC EDUCATION COMPONENT (14 cr.)

III. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (25 cr.)**

**Curriculum requirements in this section are subject to change, based on guidelines established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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BM in Music Performance
Music performance majors are prepared for solo and/or ensemble performance, studio teaching, or further graduate study. In addition to a solo recital in senior year, performance majors must present a solo recital in junior year.

I. MAJOR AREA (40 cr.)

II. SUPPORTIVE MUSIC COURSES (41 cr.)

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BM in Music Therapy

Music Therapy majors are prepared for a professional career where they may practice using music in therapeutic settings with children, adoloescents, and adults with special needs. Following academic studies and required clinical training, candidates are eligible to take the National Board Certification Examination for Music Therapists (CBMT). The credential awarded is Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC).

Pre-internship clinical experiences are contracted with several area facilities serving persons with special needs. At Marywood, students begin pre-internship experiences spring semester of freshmen year. Credentialed music therapists work in diverse settings, such as: community health centers; state and private facilities; psychiatric partial hospitalization day programs, group homes/intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities; hospitals and allied health rehabilitation centers; day care centers; nursing homes and senior centers; hospice care units; correctional facilities; schools; private practice; consultative work; and/or pursue further graduate study. Professional membership available with the American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (AMTA).

Candidates must complete a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical training which has two components: the pre-internship and internship:

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I. BASIC MUSICIANSHIP/PERFORMANCE (52-54 cr.)

II. MUSIC THERAPY COMPONENT (19 cr.)

III. BEHAVIORAL/HEALTH/NATURAL SCIENCE (15 cr.)

*BIOL 130; PSY 211; SOC 211 are courses included in liberal arts core requirements

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Degree-Equivalency in Music Therapy Certificate Program
Candidates for Degree-Equivalency hold a bachelor's degree in music and seek board certification for professional practice as a music therapist.

This program consists of core music therapy/clinical training requirements, plus courses in related fields (e.g., abnormal psychology). Degree-Equivalency is regarded as entry level, regardless of level of credit awarded for course work. Students earn undergraduate credit for Degree-Equivalency courses.

Prior to beginning the program, the music therapy director designs a course of study with the student resulting in entry-level competencies in three areas: musical, clinical, music therapy foundations and principles (AMTA Professional Competencies). Academic academic transcripts (for initial degree plus music therapy courses) must meet the required competency-based standards.

The equivalency program in music therapy requires a minimum of three semesters or one and a half years, plus minimum 1200 internship hours. The internship follows completion of the core music therapy course work. Upon successful completion of academic and clinical components, candidates are eligible to take the National Board Certification Examination for Music Therapists (CBMT). The credential awarded is Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC). Professional membership is available with the American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (AMTA).

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

BA in Musical Theatre
This program combines degree work in music and theatre. Musical Theatre majors are prepared for professional work in music and/or drama, or further graduate study. This program has received final approval for listing in the NASM Directory.

Program objectives: (a) introduction to technical facilities of musical theatre; (b) familiarization with separate and combined standards for effective theatrical/musical performance; and, (c) developing competencies in musical theatre performance*. Students must appear in public musical performance each year at Marywood. An audition is required.

*For Theatre components of the program refer to communication arts department. For Music component, see below.

I. Music Component (30 cr.)

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BA in Arts Administration
Primary Concentration: Music

Secondary Concentration: Art or Theatre

Encompassing the arts in their broadest interpretation and incorporating a basic business component, the Arts Administration program consists of the following objectives: (a) developing competencies in music; (b) developing basic skills in business administration; and, (c) familiarity with the separate and combined standards for effective arts management.

Graduates are prepared for a variety of positions in organizations concerned with artistic presentations. Arts administrators work in federal, state, community arts agencies, as well as in the promotion of arts education programs.

For Art and Theatre components of program, refer to individual department requirements (art and communication arts). For Music component, see below (II-a. primary component; or II-b. secondary component).

I. Required Courses: Business component (24 cr.)

II-a. Music as Primary Concentration (26 cr.)

II-b. Music as Secondary Concentration (15 cr.)

Candidates choosing art or theatre as the primary, will have music as secondary concentration.

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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Music (25 cr.)
A concentration in music prepares the Elementary Education major to incorporate music within the general education K-6 setting. This option offers prospective elementary teacher candidates the skills to incorporate music in general elementary K-6 education.

*MUSC 127A, B is recommended if the applied major is not piano.

Minor in Music (18 cr.)
Designed for students wishing to combine their aptitude for music with a major in another area.

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Undeclared Major with an Interest in Music
Students undecided about a major field of study or who do not meet admission standards of the desired major at the time of admission will be categorized as Undeclared.

Undeclared status may be given as a result of combined SAT math/reading score of less than 970 for an incoming Freshman wishing to major in music education, a grade point average of less than 3.0 for an incoming transfer student. Undeclared status is not a major, and students cannot receive a degree in this category. It is advisable for students to declare a major early in the university experience. First year students should declare a major by the completion of 32 credits or the end of first year. Transfer students should declare a major by the completion of 16 Marywood credits.

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