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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Music Therapy B.M.T.

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Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts > Moores School of Music > Music Therapy, B.M.T.

The Music Therapy program in the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston prepares clinician-researchers to define the scientific connection between music and the human experience. As the health needs of local communities are coming to the forefront, models of care continue to adapt to respond to these needs. Holistic and patient-centered models are emerging as a priority in healthcare delivery. Music Therapy is a cost-effective way for healthcare institutions to bring humanity back to the bedside.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the Moores School of Music
Freshman Admission Requirements: All applicants accepted to the University of Houston as freshman are eligible to audition for and declare this major. See UH Freshman Admission Requirements
Transfer Admission Requirements: All applicants accepted to the University of Houston as transfer students are eligible to audition for and declare this major. See UH Transfer Admission Requirements
Readmission Requirements: All former UH undergraduate students are eligible to audition for and reapply to this major. See UH Readmission for Former UH Students requirements.
Major Change Requirements: Academic Information - KGMCA

Completion Requirements

To graduate with a B.M.T. Bachelor of Music Therapy, students must:

Earn a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade point average
Complete 125 total credit hours
Complete all General Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree
KGMCA Policies will Apply: General Degree Information - KGMCA

Major Requirements

Moores School of Music Policies will Apply: Moores School of Music

Degree Components Credit Hours for Completion (125 credit hours)

UH Core Curriculum : 42 credit hours
Music Concentration Coursework: 53 credit hours
Music Therapy Coursework (including 6 credits of Internship required for licensure): 30 credit hours
Total Degree Hours for Completion: 125 credit hours

*Some courses may satisfy more than one requirement. Students should see their academic advisor to confirm.

Recommended Course Sequence

First Year (29 credit hours)

Fall Semester (14 credit hours)

MUSA 13XX Applied Lessons Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 11XX Large Ensemble Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 1311 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 1116 - Aural Skills I Credit Hours: 1.0
ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Mathematics: Approved Core Courses )

Spring Semester (15 credit hours)

MUSA 13XX Applied Lessons Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 11XX Large Ensemble Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 1312 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 1117 - Aural Skills II Credit Hours: 1.0
ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Mathematics/Reasoning: Approved Core Courses )
MUED 3107 - Basic Vocal Techniques Credit Hours: 1.0

Second Year (29 credit hours)

Fall Semester (15 credit hours)

MUSA 23XX Applied Lessons Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 11XX Large Ensemble Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2210 - Theory III Credit Hours: 2.0
MUSI 2116 - Aural Skills III Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2361 - Music and Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 2101 - Music Styles and Skills I Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2120 - Instruments in the Clinical Setting Credit Hours: 1.0
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Social and Behavioral Sciences: Approved Core Courses )

Spring Semester (14 credit hours)

MUSA 23XX Applied Lessons Credit Hours: 3.0
MUSI 11XX Large Ensemble Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2214 - Techniques of Music Since 1900 Credit Hours: 2.0
MUSI 2117 - Aural Skills IV Credit Hours: 1.0
MUSI 2362 - History of Music I Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 2102 - Music Styles and Skills II Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2301 - Introduction to Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3.0

Third Year (32 credit hours)

Fall Semester (17 credit hours)

MUSI 3363 - History of Music II Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 2103 - Music Styles and Skills III Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 3131 - Music Therapy Practicum I Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 3331 - Music Therapy Techniques I: Observation and Measurement Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 3360 - Psychology of Music Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Life and Physical Sciences: Approved Core Courses )
PHIL 1305 - Intro To Ethics Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses )

Spring Semester (15 credit hours)

MUSI 3364 - History of Music III Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 2104 - Music Styles and Skills IV Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 2110 - Clinical Strategies and Repertoire for Children Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 3132 - Music Therapy Practicum II Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 3332 - Music Therapy Techniques II: Early Childhood and Special Education Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Life and Physical Sciences: Approved Core Courses )
PSYC 2307 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hours: 3.0

Fourth Year (29 credit hours)

Fall Semester (15 credit hours)

MUTX 4133 - Music Therapy Practicum III Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 4333 - Music Therapy Techniques III: Medical Music Therapy Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 4350 - Music Therapy Research Methods Credit Hours: 3.0
Government/Political Science: Approved Core Courses (1 of 2) Credit Hours: 3.0
American History: Approved Core Courses (1 of 2) Credit Hours: 3.0
Choose one of the following from:
MUSI 4220 - Choral Conducting I Credit Hours: 2.0
MUSI 4230 - Instrumental Conducting I Credit Hours: 2.0

Spring Semester (14 credit hours)

MUTX 4134 - Music Therapy Practicum IV Credit Hours: 1.0
MUTX 4334 - Music Therapy Techniques IV: Music Therapy in Behavioral Health Credit Hours: 3.0
MUTX 4189 - Senior Lecture Recital Credit Hours: 1.0
Government/Political Science: Approved Core Courses (2 of 2) Credit Hours: 3.0
American History: Approved Core Courses (2 of 2) Credit Hours: 3.0
PSYC 2320 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
(Core Writing in the Disciplines: Approved Core Courses )

Fifth Year (6 credit hours)

Fall Semester (6 credit hours)

MUTX 4600 - Internship in Music Therapy Credit Hours: 6.0

Degree Total: 125 credit hours

NOTE:

No more than 66 semester hours of lower division transfer hours may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.

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