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In Minneapolis College's Music Therapy Associate of Science degree you will develop music literacy, learn foundational principles in music therapy, and develop skills in critical analysis, logical thinking, cultural competence, historical perspective and aesthetic judgement. In addition, you will explore the less tangible but no less important aspects of music including creativity, imagination, and emotion. This degree will provide education and training in music and beginning music therapy in preparation for transferring to a four-year institution where you can complete the music therapy degree requirements to become a board-certified music therapist.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Identify genres and styles of music by their unique characteristics and relate these to the communities which produce them.
2. Demonstrate/identify the clinical populations and interventions used within the field of music therapy.
3. Analyze and create music, using the building blocks of melody, harmony and rhythm.
4. Communicate effectively about music and music therapy using field-appropriate vocabulary.
5. Apply research skills using techniques unique to the field of music and music therapy.
6. Demonstrate proficiency on a primary instrument performing as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble performing a variety of styles and genres.
AWARDS
Music Therapy
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
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