Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree (132 Cr.)

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General Education Requirements

For details, see Bachelor of Arts degree .

First Year VUE: 8 Cr.

VUE 101 - Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values Credits: 4
VUE 102 - Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice Credits: 4

Religious Studies: 6 Cr.

REL 100 - Religion and Society Credits: 3
Second Religious Studies Course Credits: 3

Writing Intensive Course: 3 Cr.

Writing in the Discipline

Capstone Writing Assignment

The Capstone Writing Assignment (CWA) requirement may be fulfilled by completing a department-designated assignment, often assigned in capstone courses. Senior standing recommended.

Cultural Diversity: 3 Cr.

SOC 275 - Inequality in America Credits: 3

Humanities: 3 Cr.

One course from the following areas:

History Credits: 3
Literature Credits: 3
Philosophy Credits: 3

Social Sciences: 3 Cr.

SOCW 260 - Diversity, Equity, & Inculsion Credits: 3

Natural Sciences: 4 Cr.

PSY 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 111 - Laboratory in General Experimental, Psychology Credits: 1

Quantitative Analysis: 3-4 Cr.

Health and Wellness: 1 Cr.

XS 101 - Wellness and Stress Credits: 1

Other Required Course: 6 Cr.

PSY 215 - Life Span Development Credits: 3
PSY 235 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3

Music Therapy Requirements

The requirements for the major fields are given beginning in Music, BMT .