Dec 05, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Music Therapy, B.M. (128 hrs)

Location(s): Hattiesburg Campus

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University and General Education Curriculum (38-40 hrs)

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the University and General Education Curriculum (UEC/GEC). Depending upon the degree program chosen, some GEC categories have specific course requirements. Refer to the comments in each category and always consult your degree plan and advisor when selecting courses.

UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs)

REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs
REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs

GEC 01 Written Communication (6 hrs)

ENG 1010 - Composition 3 hrs
ENG 1020 - Research and Composition 3 hrs

GEC 02 Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hrs)

2.1 Literature (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, or any teacher education degree (except Music Education) must complete a minimum of 6 hrs of literature. ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 must be completed prior to enrolling in ENG 2110 or ENG 2120.

World Literature, American Literature, or Philosophy 3 hrs

2.2 History (6 hrs)

Select 1 option. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts must take HIS 1010 and HIS 1020.

HIS 1010 - World History to 1500 3 hrs
HIS 1020 - World History Since 1500 3 hrs
Or
HIS 2010 - United States to 1865 3 hrs
HIS 2020 - United States since 1865 3 hrs

2.3 Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Students majoring in one of the fine arts must select a course from one of the other two areas of study.

Art, Music, or Theatre Appreciation; Music History or Literature; Musical Theatre; or Theatre History 3 hrs

GEC 03 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a degree in teacher education must complete PSY 2010.

Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science or Religion 3 hrs

GEC 04 Natural and Physical Sciences (3-4 hrs)

Select 1 course. BS students must take a 4-hour lab science course. Students in other degree programs may choose either a 3-hour, non-lab course or a 4-hour lab course to meet the requirement. B.A. students seeking teacher certification must also take a 4-hour lab science course.

Science (BIO, CHE, PHY, or PHS) 3-4 hrs

GEC 05 Mathematics (3 hrs)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science may be required to complete additional MAT courses.

MAT 1310 College Algebra 3 hrs or higher math course

UEC 02 Oral Communication (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

COM 1010 - Public Speaking 3 hrs
COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
COM 2300 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 hrs

UEC 03 Health and Physical Fitness (1-3 hrs)

Activity courses (1-2 hours) or Health and Exercise for a New Lifestlye (3 hours); minimum for BSN, 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours; Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle (3 hours); military science, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Physical Education: 1-2 hrs

UEC 04 Writing Intensive Requirement

Select one. Students should consult their advisor before choosing the appropriate choice for their degree plan.

ART 4610 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
BIO 4700 - Cell Physiology 3 hrs
BUS 3130 - Business Communication 3 hrs
CHE 3110 - Physical Chemistry I 4 hrs
CHE 4800 - Chemistry Seminar I 1 hr
CHE 4810 - Chemistry Seminar II 1 hr
COM 2060 - Writing for the Media 3 hrs
COM 3140 - Feature Writing 3 hrs
COM 3250 - Public Relations Writing 3 hrs
COM 3610 - Communication Research 3 hrs
COM 4830 - Seminar in Mass Communication 3 hrs
CRJ 3100 - Foundations and Theories of Criminal Justice 3 hrs
EDU 3000 - Introduction and Foundations of Education 3 hrs
EDU 4360 - Classroom Management 3 hrs
ENG 4090 - Pedagogical Grammar 3 hrs
ENG 4170 - Methods of Teaching English 3 hrs
ENG 4980 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
FSC 3100 - Crime Scene Investigation 3 hrs
GER 4700 - Therapeutic Interventions 3 hrs
HAE 3100 - Introduction to Leadership and Management 3 hrs
HEA 3230 - Consumer Health 3 hrs
HIM 3160 - Analysis of Healthcare Data 4 hrs
HIS 4400 - Senior Seminar 3 hrs
HIS 4800 - Field Experience 3 hrs
MAT 3450 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School 3 hrs
MAT 4710 - History & Philosophy of Mathematics 3 hrs
MTH 4100 - Music Therapy Research 3 hrs
MTH 4030 - Psychology of Music 3 hrs
MUE 4360 - Classroom Management 3 hrs
MUT 3550 - Form and Analysis 3 hrs
NUR 3200 - Introduction to Nursing Scholarship, Research, and Evidence-Base Practice 3 hrs
NRN 3470 - Introduction to Professional Writing & Informatics for RNs 2 hrs
NRN 4600 - Evidence-Based Practice for RNs 2 hrs
PSY 4100 - Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs
REL 4610 - Race, Culture, and the Church 3 hrs
REL 4700 - Life and Works of William Carey, D.D. 3 hrs
REL 4800 - Service Practicum 3 hrs
SPA 4300 - Special Topics in Spanish Language & Culture Studies 3 hrs
SUP 3000 - Adult Development and Career Assessment 4 hrs
THE 4360 - Play Directing II 3 hrs

UEC 05 Senior Capstone Requirement (See Degree Plan)

Refer to University and General Education Curriculum for details about the senior capstone (SC) requirement.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01 Major Area of Study (89 hrs)

Music History, Theory, and Training (27 hrs)

A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each course.

MCC 3400 - Basic Conducting 2 hrs
MHL 3130 - Survey of Music History I 3 hrs
MHL 3140 - Survey of Music History II 3 hrs
MHL 3160 - Intermediate World Drumming and Culture 2 hrs
MUT 1610 - Freshman Theory I 3 hrs
MUT 1620 - Freshman Theory II 3 hrs
MUT 1640 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I 1 hr
MUT 1650 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II 1 hr
MUT 1670 - Sight Singing and Ear Training III 1 hr
MUT 2610 - Sophomore Theory I 3 hrs
MUT 2620 - Sophomore Theory II 3 hrs
MUT 3100 - Jazz/Blues Improvisation 2 hrs

Music Therapy Requirements (36 hrs)

A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each course.

MTH 1000 - Music Therapy: Guitar and Voice 1 hr
MTH 2000 - Introduction to Music Therapy 3 hrs
MTH 2010 - Practicum: Senior Adults 1 hr
MTH 2020 - Clinical Applications of Music Therapy 2 hrs
MTH 3000 - Principles of Music Therapy 3 hrs
MTH 3020 - Documentation: Assessment, Treatment Planning, & Progress Notes 2 hrs
MTH 3030 - Music Therapy and Special Education 3 hrs
MTH 3060 - Practicum: Special Education 1 hr
MTH 4000 - Music Therapy and Mental Health 3 hrs
MTH 4010 - Practicum: Inpatient Mental Health 1 hr
MTH 4030 - Psychology of Music 3 hrs (WI)
MTH 4040 - Medical Music Therapy 3 hrs
Prior to enrolling in MTH 497, complete an additional 6 hrs of practicum courses.
MTH 1 hr
MTH 1 hr
MTH 1 hr
MTH 1 hr
MTH 1 hr
MTH 1 hr
MTH 4970 - Internship in Music Therapy 2 hrs (SC)

Additional Program Requirements (3 hrs)

*Course satisfies a GEC and a program requirement, but credit is counted only once toward total hours to degree. Record the grade on the degree planner in the appropriate GEC section and in this section.

BIO 2340 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs *
PSY 2010 - General Psychology 3 hrs *
PSY 4100 - Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs (WI)

Applied Music Major (9 hrs)

Complete 1 hr of applied music per term of enrollment for a total of 9 hrs of the same applied music major courses. A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each course.

Freshman-level courses:

MU 1 hr
MU 1 hr
MU 1 hr

Sophomore-level courses:

MU 1 hr
MU 1 hr
MU 1 hr

Junior-level courses:

MU 1 hr
MU 1 hr
MU 1 hr

Applied Music Non-Major: Piano (4 hrs)

Students whose principal instrument is piano must choose another instrument for their non-major concentration. Discuss your options with the program coordinator prior to making a selection.

A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each course.

Ensemble Participation (9 hrs)

A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in each course.

MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr
MPE 1 hr

Proficiency Exams and Recital Requirements (Pass/Fail)

MTH 0000 - Proficiency Exam: Music Therapy 0 hrs
MUP 0010 - Proficiency Exam: Piano 0 hrs
Proficiency Exam: Applied Music Major 0 hrs
Upper-Level Proficiency Exam: Applied Music Major 0 hrs
Junior Recital: Applied Music Major 0 hrs
MUR 0000 - Recital Class 0 hrs (must enroll each term for a total of 11 trimesters)
MUR 0010 - Senior Recital Class 0 hrs (must enroll during final trimester on-campus)

DEG 02 General Electives

When completed as described, this degree plan does not require any general elective credit.

Hours To Degree

This degree requires a minimum of 128 hrs of course credit. No more than 50% of the required 128 hrs (64 hrs) applied to this degree may be earned at a community college. At least 40 hrs of earned coursework must be numbered 300 or above. The last 25% of the required 128 hrs (32 hrs) must be earned at William Carey University. Verify that you have completed the credit hrs required for this degree by recording completed hrs below.

Total Hrs: Total Community College Hrs: Total 300/400-Level Hrs: Total WCU Hrs: