Music Therapy Certificate

Chairperson
Dr. Robert Aldridge

Leads to qualification to sit for the examination to become a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). [For students with a bachelor's degree in area other than music, this is prerequisite to matriculation in graduate work.]

The following coursework or the equivalent is needed to complete the necessary requirements for Music Therapy certification; requirements in primary and secondary instruments and theory (*) are determined at the audition; requirements for courses marked (-) are determined according to the needs of individual students; other requirements are taken from transcript and discussed with the student; substitutions may be made.

A. General Education (12 credit hours)

Human Biology or Anatomy, 3
Sociology (approved course), 3
Social Dance, 1
Statistics, 3
Music Therapy Training Group, 1
Guided Imagery and Music, 1

B. Professional Sequence (37 credit hours)

General Psychology I, 3
Child or Developmental Psychology, 3
Psychology of Exceptional Children, 3
Abnormal Psychology, 3
Introduction to Music Therapy, 2
Therapy and Observation Skills for Music Therapy, 2
Methods and Materials in Music Therapy, 2
Psychological Foundations of Music I, 3
Psychological Foundations of Music II, 3
Music Therapy with Children, 3
Music Therapy with Adults, 3
Music Therapy Practicum I, 1
Music Therapy Practicum II, 1
Music Therapy Practicum III, 1
Music Therapy Practicum IV, 1
Music Therapy Practicum V, 1
Music Therapy Practicum VI, 1
**Music Therapy Internship, 1

C. General Music (57 credit hours)

*Primary Instrument I, 2
*Primary Instrument II, 2
*Primary Instrument III, 2
*Primary Instrument IV, 2
*Primary Instrument V, 2
*Primary Instrument VI, 2
*Secondary Instrument I-IV (non keyboard majors) (1/1/1/1) OR Secondary Voice I-II (1/1) AND Keyboard Harmony, (1/1)
Piano Accompaniment for Music Ther., 1
Piano Improvisation for Music Therapist, 1
Secondary Guitar I, 1
Secondary Guitar II, 1
* Music Theory I, 1
* Aural Skills I, 1
* Music Theory II, 3
* Aural Skills II, 1
* Music Theory III, 3
* Aural Skills III, 1
* Music Theory IV, 3
* Aural Skills IV, 1
* Music Composition, 2
Music History I, 3
Music History II, 3
Percussion Instruments, 1
Conducting or Choral Techniques, 2
Non-Western music course, 3
Ensembles (8 ensembles), 4
Student Recital (8 semesters), 0
Music and Computer Technology, 3

TOTAL: 106 credit hours

** A minimum grade of C- or better in all core courses must be achieved in order to be eligible for the internship.

Students enrolled in the postbaccalaureate course of study are considered non-degree students.

ADMISSION

All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State.  The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred.  Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.

DEADLINES

Credentials are processed as soon as they are received.  This program does not have a specific deadline, however The Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml