Music and Wellness, Minor
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify ways in which music has been used to positively impact health (SRU SLO 5)
- Gain an appreciation for ways in which performing and/or listening to music can support wellbeing (SRU SLO 6)
- Identify and apply musical strategies to positively impact wellbeing (SRU SLO 1)
- Enhance one's critical thinking and understanding of the multilayered ways that music can impact health (SRU SLO 2)
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Music and Wellness Minor - COMING SOON
CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Minor GPA: 2.00 or higher
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- Students must complete at least 9 credit hours of MUSI in their minor from SRU.
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU.
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above).
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| MUSI 127 | Orientation to Music Therapy | 2 |
| MUSI 203 | Musician's Health | 1 |
| Foundations of Music and Wellness | 6 | |
| Class Voice I | ||
| Functional Guitar for Music Therapy I | ||
| Functional Guitar for Music Therapy II | ||
| Fundamental Skills in Music Therapy | ||
| Art and Science of Performing | ||
| Therapeutic Musical Strategies | ||
| Music Therapy Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation | ||
| Computer Technology in Music | ||
| Ensembles | ||
Up to 2 ensembles may be included. | ||
MUSI 109-409 | Jazz Combo 1 | |
MUSI 113-413 | Saxophone Quartets 1 | |
MUSI 114-414 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 115-415 | Concert Choir 1 | |
MUSI 116-416 | University Choir 1 | |
MUSI 117-417 | Chamber Singers 1 | |
MUSI 118-418 | Marching Pride | |
MUSI 119-419 | Concert Band 1 | |
MUSI 120-420 | Jazz Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 121-421 | Symphony Orchestra 1 | |
MUSI 122-422 | Chamber String Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 123-423 | Brass Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 125-425 | Percussion Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 126-426 | Flute Choir 1 | |
MUSI 192-492 | Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 193-493 | Jazz Lab Band 1 | |
MUSI 194-494 | World Percussion Ensemble 1 | |
MUSI 196-496 | Winter Guard 1 | |
| Chamber Music Performance 1 | ||
MUSI 237, 437 | Opera Performance 1 | |
| Music and Wellness Electives | 9 | |
| Psychology of Music | ||
| Music Education for Diverse Learners | ||
| Music Therapy Advanced Topics | ||
| History of Popular Musics | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
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Some ensembles may require an audition and admission into audition-only ensembles is not guaranteed.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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MINOR IN MUSIC AND WELLNESS (56H)
Effective: Summer 2024
Revised: 07.01.2024
UCC 03.19.2024