Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Program Overview

The University of the Incarnate Word's Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy program combines musical skills with psychology, behavioral sciences, and natural sciences. Students gain expertise in the therapeutic use of music to benefit individuals with diverse healthcare needs. The 135-credit-hour program includes 32 credit hours of Music Therapy coursework, a 6-hour internship, and 19 credit hours of Behavioral/Natural Sciences. Graduates pursue careers as music therapists, educators, hospice music therapists, and researchers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The University of the Incarnate Word's (UIW) College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) offers a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Therapy, designed to equip students with clinical applications of music, uniting musical abilities with specialized education in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and natural sciences. UIW proudly stands as one of only five universities in Texas granting an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy.

Objectives:

The program seeks to:

• Prepare graduates to employ their musical skills in various clinical settings
• Cultivate expertise in the therapeutic use of music, benefiting individuals with diverse healthcare needs

Program Description:

This 135-credit-hour program blends Music and Behavioral/Natural Science coursework, equipping graduates to utilize their musical abilities in various clinical settings. Students delve into foundational courses such as guitar, voice, keyboard, and percussion, while Music Theory classes furnish them with the capacity to engage with music's language. At UIW, students embark on 32 credit hours of Music Therapy, including a 6-hour Music Therapy internship and 19 credit hours of Behavioral/Natural Sciences.

Careers:

Graduates of the UIW B.M. in Music Therapy embark on fulfilling career paths, including:

• Music Therapist
• Music Therapist, Behavioral Health
• Music Therapist, Rehabilitative Health
• Educator
• Hospice Music Therapist
• Program Developer or Supervisor
• Researcher