Departments & Centers
Music & Arts Technology (MAT)
Undergraduate Programs
Music Minor
The Department of Music and Arts Technology welcomes students whose majors are outside the department, but who wish to minor in music. There is no audition required to minor in music, but students must declare music as their minor at the appropriate time in their undergraduate studies.
Music minors should participate in music ensembles within the Department of Music and Arts Technology and should register (or audition when required) for these ensembles during undergraduate orientation or the first week of class. The IUPUI Flute Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, University Choir, Guitar Ensemble, and Urban Drum Experience are open to all students.
Music Minor in Musical Theatre
The Music Minor in Musical Theatre program (M.M.M.T.) is designed for students seeking to immerse themselves in the art of musical theatre.
This program provides opportunity in the creative process as well as becoming more in tune with the human experience.
Emphasis will be placed on performance that includes singing, acting (character development) and staging.
This course of study includes an annual performance open to family and friends.
Bachelor of Science in Music Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree is designed to provide professional training for students seeking careers that employ music technology. The program builds skills and knowledge common to the music industry and professional fields. The program is broad in scope and enables students to function effectively in the changing, contemporary musical world. It fosters leadership skills in the areas of creativity, entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and resourcefulness. The BSMT graduate will be able to adapt knowledge gained from this program to related disciplines beyond traditional music specializations. It will serve as a platform for students seeking the IUPUI Master of Science in Music Technology degree and will prepare graduates for advanced musical and technical study.
Overview
One hundred and thirty (130) hours of course work are required for this IU Degree. Students are engaged in making music with technology, performing, composing and producing digital music formatted materials. Students study musicianship during the first two years of the degree program, which combines music theory, history, keyboard and aural training. They participate in music ensembles and applied music lessons each semester of this four-year course of study.
Students also develop an outside concentration related to the degree. Examples might be in Business, Computer Technology, Informatics, Communication Studies, Mathematics, or Languages.
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma
- SAT Scores
- Admittance into IUPUI: Bachelor's degree admission requirements
- TOEFL: a provisional minimum of 61+ (internet-based version/iBT), 173+ (computer-based version/CBT), or 500+ (paper-based version/PBT) http://www.toefl.org. You must request that official score reports be sent to IUPUI. Use school code 1325.
- Completed BSMT Application send to Department of Music and Arts Technology
- Audition
- Interview
- Basic Musical Skills Test
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Additional information may be requested to document musical skills or experience with technology.
Music Therapy Equivalency Program
The music therapy equivalency program is designed to assist students who already have an undergraduate degree in music in obtaining the needed competencies to become board-certified music therapists.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in music from NASM-approved school
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
- Submission of a university and a department application
- Official transcripts of all college course work
- Evidence of musicianship through performance videotape, audio cassette, CD/DVD, or live audition
- Three letters of recommendation required tosupport the admission application
- In-person or telephone admission interview withthe music therapy faculty
- Non-native speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 600/97. International students will also need to meet the application requirements of the IUPUI Office of International Affairs.
Admission Categories
Upon receipt of the completed application, letters of recommendation, transcript, evidence of musicianship, and the interview, the Graduate Admissions Committee of the IU Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI may grant regular admission, grant admission on probation, or reject the application.
Admission on Probation
Students who do not have an undergraduate average of 3.0 or higher may be admitted on probation in exceptional cases. The probationary status continues until 9 credit hours of course work have been successfully completed. Students who are admitted on probation and incur academic probation during their first semester of study are subject to dismissal.
Program Requirements
Program requirements vary depending on the student's background and educational needs. The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists have identified minimum competencies needed to become board certified as a music therapist. The faculty and student will determine which competencies have not been addressed during previous course work, this needs and strength analysis will determine the courses needed to meet the standards.
Minimum Grade Point Average
- 3.0 average to continue
- No grades lower than C in music therapy core courses are counted toward equivalency
Music Therapy Equivalency Curriculum
There are 22 credit hours of music therapy core courses and 7 credit hours of practicum courses (including internship) required for the equivalency program. In addition, courses in clinical (psychology and anatomy) and musical foundations may be required, depending on the student's previous educational background.