Music Therapy Program

Research and Innovation in Practice

The FGCU Music Therapy Program Helps Students Develop the Musical, Clinical, and Professional Skills Needed to Excel in the Music Therapy Profession. We Emphasize the Application of Music in Promoting Health, Wellness, and Well-being for Individuals and Communities. Our Evidence-based Approach Promotes Critical Thought, Fosters Clinical Musicianship, and Incorporates Recent Advances in Technology.

We offer two programs: a Bachelor of Music Therapy (B.M.T.) degree and the Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate. Music therapy undergraduate and certificate students learn from world-class musicians and music therapy leaders, and engage regularly with individuals and communities throughout southwest Florida. (An overview of affiliated clinical sites can be found here.) Graduates of the BMT degree and equivalency certificate programs are eligible to sit for the national examination in music therapy administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). Upon passing this examination, they earn the credential Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC). The BMT degree and equivalency certificate programs also prepare students for graduate education in music therapy or in related disciplines.

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Sena Moore, Kimberly

Associate Director, Music Therapy Coordinator. Associate Professor

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239-590-7472

ksenamoore@fgcu.edu

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Ortega, Rebekah

Administrative Specialist II

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Biernacki, Krzysztof

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Admissions Information for the 2024-2025 Catalog Year
If you are not yet an FGCU student, visit the Admissions Office Website
If you are a newly-admitted FGCU student please be sure to sign up for an Eagle View Orientation session. As part of this session you will be meeting with an academic advisor who will assist you in registering for classes for your major.
Program Admission Requirements
- Submit an FGCU Undergraduate Admission Application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
- Specialized Admissions: Submit a Bower School of Music and the Arts Supplemental Application by June 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission.
- A Performance Audition, Theory Placement Exam and Interview must be completed for acceptance consideration into the Music Therapy Specialized Admissions Program.
- Attend an orientation session.
- Sign an Advising Agreement document.
Admission Deadlines
Visit the Admissions Office Web site for information on admission deadlines of the university.
Program Requirements
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Program Requirements for the 2024-2025 Catalog Year
The General Education Program Website is located at https://www.fgcu.edu/academics/undergraduatestudies/generaleducation/
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program requirements, students must:
- Enroll in a large ensemble (1 credit) every semester they are enrolled in an applied lesson.
- Complete a minimum of 127 credits.
- Complete a minimum of 48 must be at the upper division (3000-4999 level).
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
- Satisfy the College-Level Skills and the foreign language entrance requirements.
- Satisfy the Service-Learning requirement.
- Satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement.
- Complete the summer course enrollment requirement.
- Satisfy the residency requirement: 33 of the last 72 credits must be at FGCU, including 12 credits in the major.
- Submit an online Application for Graduation by the deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.
Program Requirements
1. FGCU General Education Program (https://www.fgcu.edu/academics/undergraduatestudies/generaleducation/)
  
  To prevent or minimize excess hours, select general education courses that satisfy common prerequisite requirements for your intended major.
2. Common Prerequisites
  A minimum grade of C or S is required for each course
  
  FGCU Course: MUT 1111 Music Theory I (3)
  Acceptable Substitute: MUT X111 or MUT X121
  
  FGCU Course: MUT 1112 Music Theory II (3)
  Acceptable Substitute: MUT X112 or MUT X122
  
  FGCU Course: MUT 2116 Music Theory III (3)
  Acceptable Substitute: MUT X116 or MUT X126
  
  FGCU Course: MUT 2117 Music Theory IV (3)
  Acceptable Substitute: MUT X117 or MUT X127
  
  FGCU Courses: MUT 1241 Aural Skills (1) and MUT 1242 Aural Skills II (1) and MUT 2246 Aural Skills III (1) and MUT 2247 Aural Skills IV (1)
  Acceptable Substitutes: (MUT X241 and MUT X242 and MUT X246 and MUT X247) or (MUT X221 and MUT X222 and MUT X226 and MUTX227) or (MUT X271 and MUT X272 and MUT X276 and MUT X277)
  
  FGCU Course: MVK 1111 and MVK 1112 and MVK 2121 and MVK 2122* (0-4)
  Acceptable Substitute: MVKX111 and MVKX112 and MVKX121 and MVKX122* as needed to achieve piano proficiency.
FGCU Course: Choose 4 credits in MUN 1XXX or 2XXX (1 credit for 4 semesters) (4)
Acceptable substitute: MUN X000-X999

FGCU Course: Choose 4 credits of Freshman Applied Music in MVX 1X1X (2 credits for 2 semesters) (4)
Acceptable Substitute: MVX XX1X

FGCU Course: Choose 4 credits of Sophomore Applied Music in MVX 2X2X (2 credits for 2 semesters) (4)
Acceptable Substitute: MVX XX2X

*Students take the Secondary Piano-Proficiency by Examination as part of the course MVK 2122
1. Required Courses in the Major (52 credits)
  A minimum grade of C or S is required for each course
  
  MUG 3104 Introduction to Conducting (2)
  MUH 3211 Survey of Music History I (3)
  MUH 3212 Survey of Music History II (3)
  MUN 3000-4999 Ensemble (2) 1 credit for two semesters; prior approval required
  MUN 3000-4999 Ensemble (1 semester for 0 credit) (0)
  MUS 1010 Recital Attendance, (0) six semesters
  MUS 1360 Intro to Music Technology (1)
  MUS 3953 Junior Recital (0)
  MUY 4934 Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy (3)
  MUY 1000 Introduction to Music Therapy (3)
  MUY 2103 Music Foundations (3)
  MUY 2203 Orientation to Practice (3)
  MUY 3101 Music Therapy Competencies I (3)
  MUY 3503 Clinical Foundations (3)
  MUY 3942 Music Therapy Practicum I (2)
  MUY 3943 Music Therapy Practicum II (2)
  MUY 4102 Music Therapy Competencies II (3)
  MUY 4940 Music Therapy Internship (9)
  MUY 4941 Music Therapy Practicum III (2)
  MVS 1116 Class Guitar (1)
  MVX 3XXX Junior Applied Music (4) 2 credits for two semesters; prior approval required.
1. Restricted Electives in the Major (11 credits)
  A minimum grade of C is required for each course
  
  Select 2 credits from the following:
  MVV 1110 Class Voice (2)
  MUS 1201 Diction I (1) and MUS 2202 Diction II (1)
  
  Select 9 credits from the following with a minimum of 6 upper division (3000-4999 level) credits:
  BSC 1020C Human Systems (3)
  CCJ 1020 Intro to Criminal Justice (3)
  DEP 2004 Principles of Development (3) (PR: PSY 2012)
  EDF 2085 Intro to Diversity for Educ (3)
  EDF 4112 Child Growth and Development (3)
  EDF 4650 Youth & Community Resilience (3)
  EEC 4404 Family & Comm Partnerships (3)
  EEX 4050 Theories & Prac in Spec Educ (3)
  EEX 4604 BehavMgmt SpecNeeds/AtRisk Stud (3)
  GEY 3601 Aging and Human Performance (3) (PR: GEY 3001)
  HSC 2106 Choosing Wellness (3)
  HSC 3201 Healthy Communities (3)
  HSC 3202 Introduction to Public Health (3)
  HSC 3208 Health Education Foundations (3)
  HSC 3537 Medical Terminology (3)
  HSC 3624 Global Health Systems & Issues (3)
  HSC 3661C Dynamics of Communication (3)
  HSC 4150 Impacts of Substance Abuse (3)
  HSC 4241 Needs Assmt & Program Plan (3)
  HSC 4555 Disease, Impairment & Function (3)
  IDS 3325 The Contemplative Life (3)
  PHI 3456 Phil of Health and Illness (3)
  PSB 3444 Drugs and Behavior (3)
  PSY 2012 General Psychology (3)
  SOW 4643 Issues in Aging (3)
  SPC 3210 Theories of Human Communication (3)
  SPC 3301 Interpersonal Communication (3)
  SPC 3331 Nonverbal Communications (3)
  SPC 3370 Intrapersonal Communication (3)
  SPC 3721 Interracial/Intercultural Comm (3)
  SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  SYG 2010 Social Problems (3)
  SYG 2220 Introduction to Gender Studies (3)
  SYO 3400 Medical Sociology (3)
  
  Note: A minimum of 48 upper division (3000-4999 level) credits must be taken for the degree. Students who do not have prior upper division coursework may need to select upper division courses to satisfy this requirement.
1. University Requirements (3 credits)
  Select one of the following:
  IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3)
  Or at least 3 credits in sustainability coursework (SCGR Attribute)
1. Additional Electives - as needed to reach total credits required for the degree.
Total Credits Required: 127-132
Degree Map
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Degree Maps are to be used as a general guideline for students. Some students scheduling needs may vary based upon completed courses and transfer credits. Please see your advisor for assistance and verification.

2024-25 Music Therapy BMT Degree Map

Transfer Notes and Acceptable Substitutes For All Majors: Students are strongly recommended to select required lower division electives that will enhance their General Education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.
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Official Course Descriptions

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2. Select a course prefix from one of the SUBJECT dropdowns (required)
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Go to the Course Schedule Search Web page, then follow these steps:
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2. Select one or more of the search options to narrow your results (for example, CAMPUS, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT, LEVEL, PREFIX*, COURSE ATTRIBUTE**). For virtual or web courses, select VIRTUAL in the CAMPUS field.
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*A course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline (for example, ACG for Accounting , BSC for Biological Science, ENC for English Composition). See the Degree Requirements page for a list of courses (with prefix and number) that can be used to fulfill degree requirements.

**A course attribute identifies specific characteristics of courses that can be used in a Degree Evaluation to satisfy a degree requirement. (Course attribute examples are Humanities courses - GEHM and Social Science courses - GESO.)

Learning Outcomes

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Music Therapy B.M.T.
Academic Learning Compact

Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes in the areas of content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.

BMT-DIS1

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to demonstrate competence in the application of music foundations during the delivery of supervised music therapy services for varied population groups.

BMT-DIS2

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to demonstrate competence in the application of clinical foundations during the delivery of supervised music therapy services for varied population groups.

BMT-DIS3

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to demonstrate competence in the application of professional standards of practice during the delivery of supervised music therapy services for varied population groups.

BMT-COM1

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to accurately use music-centered terms and concepts associated with supervised music therapy services in dialog with other professional staff, in written documentation, and in case study reports.

BMT-COM2

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to accurately use clinical terms and concepts associated with supervised music therapy services in dialog with other professional staff, in written documentation, and in case study reports.

BMT-COM3

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to accurately convey music therapy goals, methods and strategies associated with supervised music therapy services in dialog with other professional staff, in written documentation, and in case study reports.

BMT-CRT1

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to differentiate optimum music approaches, including styles and materials, based on assessment of strengths and needs for individual clients served across varied population groups.

BMT-CRT2

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to differentiate optimum clinical approaches, including therapeutic principles and types of therapeutic relationships, based on assessment of strengths and needs for individual clients served across varied population groups.

BMT-CRT3

Graduates in the Music Therapy B.M.T. will be able to differentiate optimum music therapy approaches, including receptive and expressive methods, based on assessment of strengths and needs for individual clients served across varied population groups.

BMT-DIS1

· MUG 3104 - Introduction to Conducting

· MUN 3133 - Symphonic Band

· MUN 3313 - University Choir

· MUS 1010 - Recital Attendance

· MUS 1360 - Intro to Music Technology

· MUS 3953 - Junior Recital

· MUY 2103 - Music Foundations

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

· MVS 1116 - Class Guitar

BMT-DIS2

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3503 - Clinical Foundations

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-DIS3

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-COM1

· MUH 3211 - Survey of Music History I

· MUH 3212 - Survey of Music History II

· MUY 1000 - Introduction to Music Therapy

· MUY 2103 - Music Foundations

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4934 - Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-COM2

· MUY 1000 - Introduction to Music Therapy

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3503 - Clinical Foundations

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4934 - Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-COM3

· MUY 1000 - Introduction to Music Therapy

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4934 - Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-CRT1

· MUS 1360 - Intro to Music Technology

· MUY 1000 - Introduction to Music Therapy

· MUY 2103 - Music Foundations

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4934 - Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-CRT2

· MUY 1000 - Introduction to Music Therapy

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3503 - Clinical Foundations

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4934 - Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

BMT-CRT3

· MUY 1000 - Introduction to Music Therapy

· MUY 2203 - Orientation to Practice

· MUY 3101 - Music Therapy Competencies I

· MUY 3942 - Music Therapy Practicum I

· MUY 3943 - Music Therapy Practicum II

· MUY 4102 - Music Therapy Competencies II

· MUY 4934 - Senior Capstone in Mus Therapy

· MUY 4940 - Music Therapy Internship

· MUY 4941 - Music Therapy Practicum III

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance
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Tuition and Fees

Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar web site.

Music Program Fees
Music majors pay $150 and music minors pay $75 per semester to help cover music equipment maintenance and replacement including piano tuning, annual instrumental repairs, limited departmental equipment purchase and other expenses that benefit all music students.

Music Scholarship Opportunities

For the 2022/23 Academic Year, scholarships for full or partial tuition, full or partial housing, and/or a stipend toward meals are available.

Scholarship auditions are held at the same time as auditions for admission to the Bower School of Music.
All Audition information can be found here.
Financial Aid

Visit FGCU's Financial Aid Web site for information about grants, additional scholarships, loans, and student employment.