Music | University of Hawaii-West Oahu

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingService OrientationReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesMonitoring

Knowledge

Therapy and CounselingPsychologyFine ArtsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-ca
Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objective
Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareMedical softwareElectronic mail softwareOffice suite softwareInternet browser software

Tools

Acoustic guitarsAutoharpsAutomatic blood pressure cuffsBass drumsCellosCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasElectronic keyboardsElectronic organsHandbellsHandheld microphonesHeart rate monitorsLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1129.02	Music Therapists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Individualized treatment design — design music therapy experience sequences using varied musical elements to meet specific client goals across cognitive, emotional, and social domains with moderate clinical oversight.
Multimodal assessment — assess client functioning across perceptual, affective, physical, and communicative abilities using structured tools and clinical observation in outpatient or residential settings.
Treatment plan documentation — author comprehensive treatment plans, case summaries, and progress reports using medical and office suite software in compliance with facility and credentialing standards.
Adaptive musical performance — adjust instrumental and vocal technique in real time to match client energy, engagement level, or therapeutic need during individual or small-group sessions.
Population-specific customization — tailor music therapy programs for defined specialty areas, such as intellectual disabilities or medical settings, drawing on established clinical protocols and personal practice experience.
Client progress monitoring — track and interpret changes in client behavior and goal attainment across multiple sessions, adjusting intervention strategies based on observational and outcome data.
Interdisciplinary coordination — communicate client status and therapeutic goals with healthcare colleagues, educators, or caregivers to ensure cohesive treatment across a multidisciplinary team.
Impulse control and cognitive programming — implement structured music experiences targeting impulse regulation or cognitive functioning improvements for clients in mental health or educational settings.
Therapeutic relationship development — reflect collaboratively with clients on their reactions to musical experiences, reinforcing progress and adjusting session content to sustain motivation and therapeutic alliance.
Learning strategy application — employ evidence-based instructional techniques within music therapy sessions to build clients' independent use of music for coping, communication, or skill development.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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