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Music Therapy B. Mus.

School of Music
College of Liberal Arts
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2021
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 92 to 107
  • Degree: Bachelor of Music
The bachelor of music in music therapy is a professional, four-year degree program of intensive study in the field of music therapy. This program prepares students for a profession in music therapy, using music to influence behavioral changes in people, from pre-school through geriatrics, in a variety of educational and health-related environments. Completion of the BMus in music therapy ensures eligibility to take the board certification exam. Successful completion of the exam legitmates students for practice as music therapist-board certified (MT-BC credential). Professional curriculum is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Program Advising Due the nuances unique to the discipline and study of music, students must work in close consultation on a semesterly basis with the department advisor to ensure adequate and timely degree progress. Music programs involve careful sequencing of core courses and applied music study to progressively build musical competencies and techniques. Introductory courses support not only the key concepts needed for success in the next course in the sequence but also the adjacent core course sequences as well. For example, the music history sequence is highly dependent on the concepts addressed in the accompanying courses in music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, and keyboarding.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Admission to a bachelor of music program is contingent upon passing an audition. Auditions are highly competitive with students normally having studied a primary instrument in a one-on-one with an instructor for a number of years. Auditions are held throughout the academic year. Incoming freshmen normally take the audition during the winter of their senior year of high school; transfer students one semester prior to the term in which they plan to enroll. Students applying for the program in music therapy are required to pass an interview with music education/therapy faculty. Learn more about the admission and audition requirements on the School of Music website. For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements. Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Students may earn no more than one undergraduate degree from the School of Music: a BA or a B.Mus or a minor. Students may earn more than one major within the B.Mus degree, but may not earn more than one emphasis within the BA degree. At least 31 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. All incoming CLA freshmen must complete the First-Year Experience course sequence. All students must complete a capstone in at least one CLA major. The requirements for double majors completing the capstone in a different CLA major will be clearly stated. Students must also complete all major requirements in both majors to allow the additional capstone to be waived. Student completing an addition degree must complete the capstone in each degree area.
Core Courses
Take exactly 8 course(s) totaling exactly 26 credit(s) from the following:
· MUED 1801 - Introduction to Music Therapy (2.0 cr)
· MUED 3807 - Percussion Techniques for Music Therapists (2.0 cr)
· MUED 5669 - Psychology of Music (3.0 cr)
· MUED 5800 - Group Music Leadership Skills (3.0 cr)
· MUED 5803 - Therapeutic Management in Music Settings (4.0 cr)
· MUED 5804 - Music Therapy Methods and Procedures I (4.0 cr)
· MUED 5805 - Music Therapy Methods and Procedures II (4.0 cr)
· MUED 5806 - Career Preparation (4.0 cr)
Music Theory and Ear Training
Take exactly 8 course(s) totaling exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1502 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I (1.0 cr)
· MUS 1512 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music III (2.0 cr)
· MUS 3511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III (1.0 cr)
· MUS 4504 - Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music (2.0 cr)
· MUS 4514 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music (1.0 cr)
Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Take exactly 4 course(s) totaling exactly 12 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1801W - Music, Society, and Cultures [AH, GP, WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III [WI] (3.0 cr)
Keyboard
Non-keyboard majors with advanced keyboard skills may substitute MUS 1155 for MUS 1151 & 1152, subject to departmental approval. Keyboard majors must take MUS 1155.
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I (2.0 cr)
· MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II (2.0 cr)
or Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I (2.0 cr)
Guitar
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUED 3802 - Guitar I for Music Education and Music Therapy Majors: Developing Group Songleading Skills (2.0 cr)
· MUED 3803 - Guitar II for Music Education and Music Therapy Majors: Developing Group Songleading Skills (2.0 cr)
Conducting
Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3401 - Basic Conducting (2.0 cr)
Applied Music
Take exactly 14 credit(s) from the following:
MUSA 12xx
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 1201 - Piano: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1204 - Voice: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1205 - Violin: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1206 - Viola: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1207 - Cello: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1209 - Flute: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1211 - Oboe: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1212 - Clarinet: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1213 - Saxophone: Music Ed and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1214 - Bassoon: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1215 - French Horn: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1216 - Trumpet: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1217 - Trombone: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1219 - Tuba: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1221 - Percussion: Music Ed and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1222 - Harp: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 1223 - Guitar: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 22xx
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 4 credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 2201 - Piano: Music Ed and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2204 - Voice: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2205 - Violin: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2206 - Viola: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2207 - Cello: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2208 - Bass: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2209 - Flute: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2211 - Oboe: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2212 - Clarinet: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2213 - Saxophone: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2214 - Bassoon: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2215 - French Horn: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2216 - Trumpet: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2217 - Trombone: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2219 - Tuba: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2221 - Percussion: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2222 - Harp: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 2223 - Guitar: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 32xx
Take exactly 3 course(s) totaling exactly 6 credit(s) from the following:
· MUSA 3201 - Piano: Music Ed and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3204 - Voice: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3205 - Violin: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3206 - Viola: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3207 - Cello: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3209 - Flute: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3211 - Oboe: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3212 - Clarinet: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3213 - Saxophone: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3214 - Bassoon: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3215 - French Horn: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3216 - Trumpet: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3217 - Trombone: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3219 - Tuba: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3221 - Percussion: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
· MUSA 3222 - Harp: Music Education and BA (2.0 cr)
Ensembles
Take a minimum of seven semesters of ensemble courses.
Take 7 or more credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 3230 - Chorus (1.0-2.0 cr)
· MUS 3410 - University Wind Bands (1.0 cr)
· MUS 3420 - Orchestra (1.0 cr)
· MUS 5240 - University Singers (1.0 cr)
Special Needs Courses
Consult with advisor prior to enrolling in BIOL 1010 or KIN 3027.
Take exactly 3 course(s) totaling 10 - 11 credit(s) from the following:
· PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology [SOCS] (4.0 cr)
· PSY 3604 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3.0 cr)
· BIOL 1012 - Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues [BIOL, CIV] (4.0 cr)
or BIOL 1015 - Human Physiology, Technology, and Medical Devices [BIOL, TS] (4.0 cr)
or KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion (4.0 cr)
or NSCI 2101 - Human Neuroanatomy [BIOL] (4.0 cr)
Recital and Voice
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 2 credit(s) from the following:
· MUS 951 - Senior Recital (0.0 cr)
· MUS 1260 - Voice Class (2.0 cr)
or MUSA 1404 - Voice: Music Major Secondary (undergraduate) (2.0-4.0 cr)
Capstone - Music Therapy Internship
The Capstone for the Music Therapy BMus is the music therapy internship. After completing all required academic coursework, music therapy majors spend 1,040 hours (approximately six months) in the community practicing music therapy while supervised by Board Certified Music Therapists. The internship can be taken for 1-13 credits. Students who double major and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other major are still required to take the Music Therapy BMus capstone.
Take exactly 1 course(s) totaling 1 - 13 credit(s) from the following:
· MUED 5855 - Music Therapy Internship (1.0-13.0 cr)
Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major
Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
· MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II [WI] (3.0 cr)
· MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III [WI] (3.0 cr)
 
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MUED 1801 - Introduction to Music Therapy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Methods, materials, and applications of music therapy in various clinical settings with emphasis on field observation.
MUED 3807 - Percussion Techniques for Music Therapists
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Design, implement, and facilitate percussion into music therapy session. Variety of music therapy percussion instruments/how to successfully implement them into clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults who are differently-abled.
MUED 5669 - Psychology of Music
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Basic study of the psychology and psychoacoustics of music including hearing, music perception and cognition, values and preferences, musical abilities, musical systems, media music effects, the influence of music on human behavior, and psycho-socio-physiological processes involved in musical behavior. prereq: Psy 1001 or Psy 3604 or instr consent
MUED 5800 - Group Music Leadership Skills
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Role of group music experiences in human development. Relations specific to music therapy. Students develop repertoire of music applications/techniques for various age groups/populations. Standards for group leadership. Precision teaching skills. prereq: [[Completion of [MUS 1151, MUS 1152] or MUS 1155], music therapy major] or instr consent
MUED 5803 - Therapeutic Management in Music Settings
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Cognitive behavioral methodology related to music therapy and music education settings. Prepares students to complete case studies mandated for internship completion set forth by American Music Therapy Association. prereq: [5804, 5805] or instr consent
MUED 5804 - Music Therapy Methods and Procedures I
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Methods/procedures for developing basic music therapy competencies/professionalism. Music therapy populations, their clinical needs. How to use music therapy in an evidence-based approach to meet client objectives. prereq: 5800 or instr consent
MUED 5805 - Music Therapy Methods and Procedures II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Second course in professional sequence for music therapy. Topics include psychotherapy techniques and other music therapy approaches. Practicum in the community, in-class lab. prereq: 5804 or instr consent
MUED 5806 - Career Preparation
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Ethics, grant writing, resume/CV preparation, supervision, board certification, professional responsibilities. Students design evidence-/research-based music therapy program, present their proposals to class/community. prereq: 5805 or instr consent
MUS 1501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course begins the core sequence of theory and musicianship courses required of the undergraduate music majors and music minors. In this course, you will develop basic skills in music fundamentals and apply these to counterpoint and analytical exercises. These studies will then also be applied as concrete skills in your musicianship class (MUS 1511 Ear-Training/Sight-Singing I) through identification of musical materials, melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, and sight-singing. Repertoire for study includes Western Art Music from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as popular musics from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will hone writing skills in stylistic musical composition and analytical prose. prereq: course must be taken concurrently w/ MUS 1511.
MUS 1502 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
These courses continue the core sequence of undergraduate theory and musicianship courses that are required for the undergraduate music majors and minors. Building upon the skills developed in the earlier courses [MUS 1501, 1511], we will now develop a more complete and sophisticated understanding of the different kinds of tonality that obtain in musics from the 18th century to today. These concepts will then also be applied as concrete skills in musicianship classes (MUS 1512 Ear-Training and Sight Singing II) through melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; sight-singing and clef reading. Each component emphasizes melodic and harmonic principles of tonality. Co-Requisite: students must concurrently enroll in MUS 1512. prereq: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511 with grade of at least C-
MUS 1511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to foundations of musicianship. Activities include sight singing in solo and group formats; dictation and/or transcription of melody, rhythm, and harmony, and contextual listening. Students will apply concepts from music theory (MUS1501 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I) to the development of their musical skills. Introduction to keyboard skills. prereq: students must concurrently enroll in MUS 1501 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music I
MUS 1512 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Develop basic musicianship skills in sight-singing, ear-training, and musical vocabulary. Chromatic harmonic, and melodic principles in tonal musics from the 18th century to today. Analyze chromatic progressions, rhythms, melodies, contrapuntal functions. Proficiency in keyboard skills. prereq: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511 with grades of at least C-; concurrently enroll in MUS 1502 Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II
MUS 3501 - Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music III
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Mus 3501/Mus 3501H
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Harmony and voice-leading. Diatonic and basic chromatic chords. Form. Analysis of music from 18th/19th centuries. Co-requisite: intended for concurrent registration with MUS 3511 Ear Training & Sight Singing III. prereq: [MUS 1511, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher.
MUS 3511 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing III
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation. Sight-singing. Clef reading. Emphasizes chromatic harmony. Co-requisite: course intended for concurrent enrollment in MUS 3501 Tonal Theory III. prereq: [MUS 1502, MUS 1512] with grade of at least C- or higher, or diagnostic test administered by School of Music
MUS 4504 - Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theory and analysis of art music in various styles developed in 20th century. Co-requisite: course intended for concurrent registration in MUS 4514 Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music. prereq: [MUS 3501 and MUS 3511 with grades of at least "C -"] or instr consent
MUS 4514 - Ear-Training and Sight-Singing for 20th-Century Music
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Developing aural skills relevant to 20th-century Western art musics. Focuses on pitch relations, rhythmic techniques, form, and to a lesser degree, timbre and texture. Co-requisite: concurrent registration required with MUS 4504 Intensive Theory and Analysis of 20th-Century Music. prereq: [MUS 3501 and MUS 3511 with grade of at least C-] or instr consent
MUS 1801W - Music, Society, and Cultures (AH, GP, WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Drawing on examples from many different places and times, we will develop an analytic language to address the power of musical performance. We will study various methods of musical enculturation; the connections between politics and musical aesthetics; the ways in which music reinforces and challenges scaffoldings of race, nation, and ethnicity; and the power of music to form ethical subjects. Prereq: Registration for this course is open until the first day of class, at which point instructor consent will be required.
MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This is the first course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed over a very broad time span, ca. 800 to 1700, looking at the works' musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on listening to and analyzing early music. Pre-reqs: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511
MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This is the second course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed ca. 1700?1880, looking at the works? musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on analyzing and writing about music. prereq: MUS 1502, MUS 1512, and MUS 3601 OR instr consent
MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
History of European/American art, popular music traditions, from 1850 to present. Composers, styles, structures, social institutions. prereqs: [MUS 3602W, MUS 3501, MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instr consent
MUS 1151 - Piano: Class Lessons I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
A beginning course for freshman music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement. prereq: undergraduate music major or music minor status.
MUS 1152 - Piano: Class Lessons II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Continuation of MUS 1151, a beginning course for music majors or minors with limited keyboard backgrounds. Taught by graduate assistants in an electronic piano lab. Emphasis is on functional skills, such as reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, and playing by ear, along with keyboard theory, technique, and repertoire. Includes lecture, group and individual performance, and some individual instruction. Students with previous piano backgrounds should contact the School of Music for information regarding placement prereq: MUS 1151 or instr consent
MUS 1155 - Keyboard Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Reading, transposing, harmonizing, improvising, playing by ear. Keyboard theory, technique, music learning skills. prereq: Keyboard major or music major with extensive keyboard background or instr consent
MUED 3802 - Guitar I for Music Education and Music Therapy Majors: Developing Group Songleading Skills
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
How to play standing up, accompany oneself, cue/prompt, move around room while playing, sight-read chords, read tablature. Open chords, tuning, keys that facilitate group singing. Eye contact. Simple 2-5 chords songs. Teaching guitar to novice players. prereq: [Music therapy or music education major], dept consent
MUED 3803 - Guitar II for Music Education and Music Therapy Majors: Developing Group Songleading Skills
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Students play guitar, accompany themselves as they sing songs, and role play live music therapy and music education settings. How to play in various styles using open chords and different rhythmic accompaniment. prereq: 3802 with grade of at least C-, [music therapy or music education major], dept consent
MUS 3401 - Basic Conducting
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The Basic Conducting course explores the many facets of the role of a conductor (within orchestral, wind band, choral areas), conducting philosophies, and conducting and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental ensembles. Students explore score study, analysis, gesture, body awareness, and expression. Basic Conducting is offered annually in the spring semester. Pre-req: MUS 1502 (Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II), music major, music minor, or instructor approval
MUSA 1201 - Piano: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1204 - Voice: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1205 - Violin: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1206 - Viola: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1207 - Cello: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1209 - Flute: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1211 - Oboe: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1212 - Clarinet: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1213 - Saxophone: Music Ed and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1214 - Bassoon: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1215 - French Horn: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1216 - Trumpet: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1217 - Trombone: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1219 - Tuba: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1221 - Percussion: Music Ed and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1222 - Harp: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 1223 - Guitar: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 2201 - Piano: Music Ed and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: [Music education or BA applied] major, dept consent
MUSA 2204 - Voice: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2205 - Violin: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2206 - Viola: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2207 - Cello: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2208 - Bass: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2209 - Flute: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2211 - Oboe: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2212 - Clarinet: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2213 - Saxophone: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2214 - Bassoon: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2215 - French Horn: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2216 - Trumpet: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2217 - Trombone: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2219 - Tuba: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2221 - Percussion: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2222 - Harp: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 2223 - Guitar: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: dept consent
MUSA 3201 - Piano: Music Ed and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3204 - Voice: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3205 - Violin: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3206 - Viola: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3207 - Cello: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3209 - Flute: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3211 - Oboe: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3212 - Clarinet: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3213 - Saxophone: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3214 - Bassoon: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3215 - French Horn: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3216 - Trumpet: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3217 - Trombone: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3219 - Tuba: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3221 - Percussion: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUSA 3222 - Harp: Music Education and BA
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction.
MUS 3230 - Chorus
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 16.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Includes the University Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Concert Choir, and Choral Union. Choirs participate in a variety of programs exploring both Western and non-Western repertoire from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Concerts include touring, and collaborative campus and community performances. prereq: Choral and/or instrumental music background, audition, instr consent
MUS 3410 - University Wind Bands
Credits: 1.0 [max 14.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The University Wind Ensemble is comprised of the university?s finest graduate and undergraduate woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. This ensemble prepares a wide variety of repertoire composed from the early Renaissance through today and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. The ensemble participates in special activities, events, projects, and collaborations with featured guest artists. The University Wind Ensemble and University Symphony Orchestra share musicians and rehearse on alternating block schedules during the semester (a project-focused schedule). Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. The Symphonic Band is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in music disciplines as well as other disciplines across the university. This ensemble studies and prepares standard and contemporary wind band repertoire and performs concerts on and off campus throughout the year. Many performances are shared with guest ensembles and/or featured guest artists. Please consult with the Ensemble Library in Ferguson Hall for more details on the rehearsal and performance schedule. Placement in the ensemble is determined through an audition; all university students are eligible to audition. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 3420 - Orchestra
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Symphony orchestra performs standard repertory and major works with chorus; concerts and tour appearances. Players from all colleges may participate. prereq: Audition, instr consent
MUS 5240 - University Singers
Credits: 1.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Mixed chorus with members of former chamber singers and concert choir. Programs exploring Western/non-Western repertoire from Middle Ages through 20th century. Concerts include touring and collaborative campus/community performances. prereq: Audition, instr consent
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology (SOCS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: PSTL 1281/Psy 1001/Psy 1001H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, findings of modern psychology.
PSY 3604 - Introduction to Psychopathology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Madr 3604/Psy 3604/Psy 5604
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Diagnosis, classification, etiologies of behavioral disorders. prereq: 1001
BIOL 1012 - Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues (BIOL, CIV)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1010/Biol 1015/PSTL 1135
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
One semester exploration of human anatomy and physiology within the context of ethics; topics such as human genetic diversity, organs and tissues, disease and reproduction. Weekly policy debates. Active learning format. Animal dissections required. Suitable for students in any major. Must be taken in addition to BIOL 1009 to fulfill prerequisites for allied health grad programs. This course explores several interdisciplinary questions, each of which addresses biology through an ethical and societal lens. In ?What makes humans unique??, we will consider the evolution of human traits, how the concept of race relates to human genetic diversity, and the fallibility of human memories. In ?How does blood and organ donation work??, we will examine how our bodies can recognize and respond to foreign materials, how vaccines work, and who should have access to life saving tissue and organ transplants. In ?How do stress, diet and exercise affect health?? ,we will consider disparities in access to adequate nutrition, exposure to stress, and exercise, and how these affect our bodies and our mental health. Lastly, in ?How does a unique individual develop from a single cell?, we will examine how a single cell develops into a fully functional human being, and how similar processes lead to cancer. We will also consider the role of genes and hormones in human reproduction and the development of reproductive structures in embryos, while explicitly addressing the ethics of the distinctions between the concepts of sex characteristics, sex assigned at birth, and gender. We will learn how a cell can become cancerous, as well as how a cell develops into a fully functioning human being. Additionally, we will consider the role of hormones in the development of male, female, and intersex organs, while being explicit about the differences between gender, sexual orientation, and sex assigned at birth. In lecture, instructors and teaching assistants will support students as they evaluate data and work through concepts in teams. Students will also dedicate significant time to the consideration of ethical questions in human biology, and work with teammates to organize and present a position on a policy related to an ethics question. In lab, students will further explore human anatomy and physiology, connecting structure and function through several dissections and activities. Students will read and share scientific papers, make observations, design experiments and analyze data. Students will work in teams to complete a multi-week project on the physiology of stress. We will continue our exploration of ethics topics in lab, where we will discuss and apply ethics in human subjects research and research on non-human animals. About ? of the course grade will be based on four traditional lecture exams and a final lab exam. The remainder of the course grade is comprised of open notes quizzes, in class team assignments, individual assignments, and team projects. Course grading is based on mastery of concepts and skills, and students are encouraged to collaborate in understanding course material.
BIOL 1015 - Human Physiology, Technology, and Medical Devices (BIOL, TS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1010/PSTL 1135
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Course is organized around homeostasis, information flow, and other concepts in physiology. For non-biology majors who wish to explore interests in health care or medical device engineering. Active learning format. Labs focus on data collection and simple organ dissections. Does not fulfill prerequisites for most biomedical graduate programs.
KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Kinesiology 3027 is a 4-credit introduction to human anatomy with two 50-min lectures and one 100-min lab per week. Upon completing this course, students will be able to use proper anatomical terminology and identify the majority of the human anatomical structures and their functions. The lecture series is organized around an organ systems approach and currently follows the text of Human Anatomy. The lectures are divided into basic anatomy and human development principles and the major anatomical systems: skin, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, endocrine, immune, and digestive. Each section proceeds an anatomic description from the microscopic or cellular level to the key features of tissues that aggregate into organ anatomy (bottom up). The kinetic anatomy perspective describes organ systems' dynamic and functional characteristics based on their component organ anatomy and interactions (top-down). The context for course material covered will reflect a kinesiology focus on human movement in exercise and sports. This will better prepare students for graduate school courses in the health sciences, movement sciences, and Athletic Training. In addition, students will be encouraged to learn their anatomy as a health and preventive medicine skill. The laboratory component is divided into two; one identifies cells, tissues, and bones and the different bone parts. These activities are performed in the Human Performance Teaching Laboratory (HPTL) in Mariucci Arena 141. Laboratory activities include using light microscopes to identify cells and tissues and working with individual bones and intact skeletons. The second component is the cadaver lab at the Anatomy Bequest Program. Students will have the opportunity to visualize and identify anatomical structures in cadavers and cadavers specimens during these labs. The cadaver labs provide students with the three-dimensional organization of the human anatomy and the association with neighboring anatomical structures. The instructors will demonstrate the functional anatomical aspects and clinical anatomical correlations. Students are able to further complement their understanding of human anatomy by using anatomy and physiology virtual labs.
NSCI 2101 - Human Neuroanatomy (BIOL)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: NSci 2001/NSci 2100
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course will provide a broad introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on the human nervous system. The course will introduce the structure and function of neurons, the major anatomical parts of the nervous system and the main functional systems. Functional systems will be approached through an understanding of the anatomical circuitry. The fundamental concepts of neurochemical communication studied in general terms in the first part of the course will be re-examined relative to specific functional systems later in the course. Although the major focus of the course will be on the normal nervous system, common diseases will be introduced for each main topic. Students will gain an understanding of the nature of many neurological diseases, which will provide further insight into how the normal nervous system functions. The neuronal substrates of learning/memory, addiction and drug actions will be examined. Through the lectures, laboratory exercises and other resources, students will be expected to gain an understanding of the neural circuitry and information processing responsible for the diverse range of human behaviors. The material covered in Nsci 2001 and 2100 is very similar. N2100 is taught only fall semester. It is a traditional lecture course that includes a weekly laboratory. The faculty believe that the laboratory is a valuable part of the course. N2001 is taught only spring semester for those who cannot take the fall course. It does not have a lab, but has the advantage of a flipped format. In N2001, students will be expected to watch the assigned lectures prior to coming to class. Class time will be spent on exercises and discussions that use the material presented in the online lectures. Students who take one of these two courses will not be allowed to take the other course. For more information, see http://mcloonlab.neuroscience.umn.edu/2100/index.htm
MUS 951 - Senior Recital
Credits: 0.0 [max 0.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Preparation for senior recital. Student will be supervised by major applied instructor. prereq: Music major, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in applied music, instr consent, dept consent
MUS 1260 - Voice Class
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The fundamentals of speech and singing including information about the vocal instrument, the vocal process, vocal technique, and how to learn and perform three simple songs. prereq: Basic musicianship for learning and performing simple songs. In this context, basic musicianship means: 1. Ability to match pitch 2. Ability to repeat and read simple a simple rhythm. 3. Ability to learn a song independently from sheet music.
MUSA 1404 - Voice: Music Major Secondary (undergraduate)
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Private instruction. prereq: Audition, dept consent
MUED 5855 - Music Therapy Internship
Credits: 1.0 -13.0 [max 13.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Six-month resident internship in music therapy at an affiliated, approved hospital or clinic. prereq: Music therapy major, instr consent
MUS 3601W - History of Western Music I (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This is the first course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed over a very broad time span, ca. 800 to 1700, looking at the works' musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on listening to and analyzing early music. Pre-reqs: MUS 1501 and MUS 1511
MUS 3602W - History of Western Music II (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This is the second course in the undergraduate music history sequence. We will study music composed ca. 1700?1880, looking at the works? musical structures within the larger contexts of musical style, social/political significance, and broad aesthetic and philosophical movements. In addition, as a writing intensive course, students will hone their writing skills, focusing in particular on analyzing and writing about music. prereq: MUS 1502, MUS 1512, and MUS 3601 OR instr consent
MUS 3603W - History of Western Music III (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
History of European/American art, popular music traditions, from 1850 to present. Composers, styles, structures, social institutions. prereqs: [MUS 3602W, MUS 3501, MUS 3511] with grades of at least C- or instr consent