Foundation for Music Therapy Studies (Diploma)

Program Overview

This 60-credit program provides a foundation in psychology, English, science/math, and music theory, history, and ensembles. Students must complete 30 credits at Douglas College and maintain a 1.50 GPA. Graduates typically transfer to Capilano University to pursue certification in Music Therapy.

Program Outline

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Program Requirements

Curriculum Framework Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023: Students must complete 60 credits. Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023: Students must complete 60 credits. 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy) Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years 12 credits: 4 Psychology courses: PSYC 1100 PSYC 1200 PSYC 3320 one of PSYC 2315, 2360, 3321, 3322, 3330, or 3333 6 credits: 2 English courses: ENGL 1130, and any other university transferable ENGL course

• A University Transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the Research Universities - SFU, UBC (UBCV or UBCO), UNBC, or UVIC in the BC Transfer Guide.
3 credits: 1 Science / Math course, chosen from: PSYC 2315 any university-transferable math course (MATH 1234 recommended) any university-transferable science course 3 credits: 1 university-transferable course 12 credits: 4 Academic Music courses: Music Theory: MUSC 1110 MUSC 1210 Music History: MUSC 1120 one of MUSC 1220, MUSC 2320, MUSC 2420, PEFA 3136 or PEFA 3236 6-8 credits: any 4 Music Ensemble courses totalling a minimum of 6 credits, chosen from available offerings of the following: MUSC 1120 one of MUSC 1220, MUSC 2320, MUSC 2420, PEFA 3136 or PEFA 3236 6-8 credits: any 4 Music Ensemble courses totalling a minimum of 6 credits, chosen from available offerings of the following: Concert Band: MUSC 1130, 1230, 2330, 2430 [2 credits each] Jazz Ensemble: MUSC 1137, 1237, 2337, 2437 [1.5 credits each] Beginning Instrumental Ensemble: MUSC 1135, 1235 [1.5 credits each] Fusion Band : MUSC 1177, 1277, 2177, 2277 [1.5 credits each] Chorus: MUSC 1140, 1240, 2340, 2440 [2 credits each] Beginning Choral Ensemble: MUSC 1145,1245 [1.5 credits each] Chorale: MUSC 1144, 1244, 2344, 2444 [2 credits each] Percussion Ensemble: MUSC 1184, 1284, 2384, 2484 [1.5 credits each] Guitar Ensemble: MUSC 1185,1285,2385,2485 [1.5 credits each] Chamber Ensemble: MUSC 1134, 1234, 2334, 2434 [1 credit each]

Music Technology students have registration priority. 9 credits: 4 Applied Music courses: Aural Skills Courses [3 credits each]: MUSC 1115 MUSC 1215 Popular Guitar and Voice Basics [1.5 credits each]: MUSC 1186 MUSC 1286 7-9 credits: Music electives, chosen from the following: Academic Music options: Music Theory: MUSC 1201, 2310, 2410, 2312, 2412 [3 credits each] Music History: MUSC 1221, 1120, 1220, 2320, 2420, PEFA 3136, PEFA 3236 [3 credits each. Only count here if not counted toward the two required Music History courses, above.] Applied Music options: Applied Music options: Ear Training and Sight Singing: MUSC 1204, 2315, 2415 [3 credits each] Composition: MUSC 1113, 1213 [2 credits each] Contemporary Instrumental Improvisation: MUSC 1114, 1214, 2314, 2414 [1.5 credits each] Studio Instruction - General (1/2 hr): MUSC 1153, 1253, 2353, 2453 [2 credits each, additional fees apply] Studio Instruction - General (1hr): MUSC 1152, 1252, 2352, 2452 [3 credits each, additional fees apply] Class Piano - MUSC 1206, 1116, 1216, 2316, 2416 [2 credits each] Keyboard Harmony: MUSC 1162, 1262 [1.5 credits each] Any ensemble course not counted toward the ensemble requirement [1, 1.5, or 2 credits each] 60 credits: TOTAL

Careers:

Graduates of this foundations program typically transfer to Capilano University to become certified as a Music Therapist.