Music Therapy

STUDY OPPORTUNITIES MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC THERAPY

Two t rac ks of st udy, fac ult y Graduate level education is becoming the expected standard in Music Therapy.
supe rvision, and individual
Approximately 25% of music therapists in the US hold a Master’s degree.
mentoring sup port t he de velopme nt
Advanced learning and skill development is seen as vital to the quality of patient
of advance d knowle dge and skills for
clinical prac tic e, prog ram
care and to maintain a competitive position in current healthcare markets.
de velopme nt and manage me nt, or t o The clinical experience and scholarly work of our faculty provides a rich
prep are individuals for te aching or
resource of knowledge and skill to our students, and prepares them for the rapidly
researc h c areers.
evolving practice opportunities, techniques and standards of care in the field of
Unique offe rings include t raining in music therapy. Advanced practitioners and researchers collaborate in the
clinically-foc use d Music Im agery
development of empirically supported music-centered treatments for specific
(MI), a Bonny Met hod (BMGI M)
problems and health-related needs in a variety of specializations.
adapt ation, and c linical c ollaboration
with Pharm ac y, P hys ic al The rap y, At Pacific, Music Therapy M.A. studies culminate in either research or clinical
and Spee ch/ Lang uage P at holog y program projects. These experiences enhance the individual’s career and
fac ult y and st ude nts.
contribute to the advancement of the profession and to the quality and availability
of music therapy services.

University of the Pacific, Office of Graduate Studies

3601 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95211
209.936.2765
www.Pacific.edu/Graduate

FACULTY
Giulio Ongaro, Dean
Therese West, Director, Music
Therapy Progam
Ruth Brittin, K. Allen Brown,
Edward Cetto, Robert Coburn,
Rex Cooper, Daniel Ebbers,
James Haffner, Eric Hammer,
Keith Hatschek, Feilin Hsiao,
Patrick Langham, Burr Phillips,
François Rose, Patricia Shands,
Nicholas Waldvogel, Sarah Waltz,
Frank H. Wiens,
Lynelle Frankforter Wiens
CONTACT
INFORMATION
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Therese West, PhD
Music Therapy Program Advisor
Tel 209.946.2419
Fax 209.946.2770
twest@pacific.edu
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Cerena Sweetland-Gil
Director of Graduate Studies
Tel 209.946.2765
Fax 209.946.2858
csweetlandgil@pacific.edu
www.Pacific.edu
Graduate Course Offerings Admission Requirements
CODE TITLE UNITS • Application to the graduate school
MTHR 230 Bonny Method of GIM Level I Training ............... (SUM) 3 (online).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for
MTHR 231 Indiv. Music Therapy Adv. Theory and Techniques ..... (F)3
college level work, or GRE exam.
MTHR 232 Group Music Therapy Adv. Theory & Techniques ....... (S)3
• Interview and assessment of current
MTHR 240 Psychology of Music or equivalent ........................... (S)3
musicianship with the Music Therapy
MUSC 202 Introduction to Music Research ............................... (F)3
faculty.
MUSC 203 Contemporary Issues in Music Education and
Music Therapy ...................................................... (S)3 Degree Requirements
MTHR 260 Advanced Clinical Practice
The MA in music therapy requires a
(2 Semesters, 1 unit each semester) ............................ 2 minimum total of 36 units and provides
MTHR 251 MT Supervision I: Intro. to Theory and Applications ... (F)1 a balance across three main areas, with
at least:
MTHR 252 MT Supervision II: Applied Experience. .................... (S)1
• 13 units in music therapy advanced
MTHR 265 Supervised Experience, MT Human Research,
foundation courses
may be repeated ....................................................... 1
• 13 units in specialization field courses
MTHR 275 Music Therapy College Teaching: Curriculum
• 10 or more units of electives.
and Competencies ..................................................... 3
Students have the option to take
MTHR 291 Independent Study ................................................. 1-4
additional elective courses related to
MTHR 293 Special Topics ....................................................... 1-4 their specific goals for clinical or for
Personalized Plan of Study includes area of specialization electives research/academic professional
CAPSTONE PROJECTS DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED COMPETENCIES development. The result will be a range
of 36-40 units earned within the MA in
Choose one (see below):
Music Therapy degree program.
MTHR 245 Clinical Clerkship ...................................................... 4
MTHR 299 Thesis ...................................................................... 4 Graduate Assistantships
Two Tracks of Study Qualified M.A. students may apply for
part- or full-time clinical supervisory or
University of the Pacific students pursuing the Master of Arts in Music research assistantships. Contact the
Therapy focus on development of advanced skills, serving their personal Music Therapy Program Director to
career goals by selecting one of two tracks: apply.
Option A/Thesis – Focus is on preparation for eventual entry into teaching
and research careers. Generally, the teaching/research career path will
require completion of the master's degree in music therapy first, followed by
doctoral level work available in other programs.
Option B/Clerkship – Focus is on the development of advanced clinical,
administrative, and program development skills.
See the Graduate Catalog for further details regarding program requirements,
sample plans of study, and course offerings.
Apply online at
http://go.Pacific.edu/GradApply Version 2010-07b