Individuals who wish to pursue a career in music therapy will need to complete graduate studies in an accredited music therapy program and fulfill professional licensing requirements. Students wishing to pursue specific careers, such as music therapy, should notify their advisor so that the appropriate course work outside the music curriculum may be recommended. State, regional, and national conferences are held for professional organizations. The course is designed for non-music students and stresses awareness of musical elements as an aid to perceptive listening. Western art music from the Renaissance through modern periods is the prime vehicle of study.
Study also includes ethnic music of many cultures.
Origins, relationships to other art forms, and interdisciplinary relationships are explored in a Christian perspective of musical art. MU107 Introduction to Music Theory 2 credits A study of basic fundamentals of notation, rhythm, intervals, scales, and chords to be learned in written, aural, and keyboard forms. This course is intended for the non-music major and meets one of the general education requirements in fine arts. I 3 credits After a review of music rudiments, harmonic materials are introduced through study and analysis of music and application of writing techniques. Includes sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.