Music Therapy Curriculum and Prerequisites
The Capilano University Music Therapy program begins in year three. The following chart outlines the courses in third and fourth year. The next chart outlines the prerequisite courses that make up the first two years. After completion of fourth year and all the prerequisite courses each student begins the internship course. After completing the internship each student is eligle for the Bachelor of Music Therapy degree (BMT).
| Third Year – First Semester | Third Year – Second Semester |
| MT 320 Improvisation I
MT 330 Clinical Skill
MT 350 Influence of Music I
MT 360 Music Therapy I
MT 364 Disabling Conditions - Adulthood
MT 380 Counselling and Interpersonal Skills
Private Music Instruction – Concentration
Private Music Instruction - Secondary | MT 361 Music Therapy II
MT 370 Disabling Conditions – Childhood
MT 391 Practicum Seminar I
MT 420 Improvisation II
Psyc 222 Abnormal Psychology
Private Music Instruction – Concentration
Private Music Instruction - Secondary |
| Fourth Year – Third Semester | Fourth Year – Fourth Semester |
| MT 340 Music Synthesis Technology
MT 450 Influence of Music II
MT 460 Music Therapy III
MT 490 Practicum Seminar II
Psyc 201 Group Dynamics
Private Music Instruction – Concentration
Private Music Instruction - Secondary | MT 451 Music and the Creative Arts
MT 461 Music Therapy IV
MT 462 Principles of Research
MT 480 Improvisation III
MT 491 Practicum Seminar III
Private Music Instruction – Concentration
Private Music Instruction - Secondary |
Prerequisites for Entry to Third Year of Music Therapy
Please use the Information and Application Package for more specific information. All courses listed are three credits (one semester courses). | English Composition |
| English Literature |
| Intro Psychology I |
| Intro Psychology II |
| Child Development Psychology |
| Psychology Elective (200+ level) |
| Science/Math |
| Music History I |
| Music History II |
| Music Theory I |
| Music Theory II |
| Ear Training/Aural Skills |
| Humanities/Social Science/Music I |
| Humanities/Social Science/Music II |
| General Elective/Music |
The following link will take you to the online calendar. For a more complete presentation of information about the Capilano University Music Therapy program, the prerequisites for entry to third year, and Music Therapy in general, please request a copy of the Music Therapy Information and Application Package.
View the Bachelor of Music Therapy program in the Capilano University online calendar.