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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a University of North Dakota music program that is being suspended due to budget woes are asking higher education officials to reconsider the move.
The music therapy program uses music to help clients who are undergoing various forms of treatment. There are currently 48 students in the program.
Music therapy students Jenna Tullis and Melea Hoeffner (muh-LEE'-ah HEFF'-ner) appealed to state Board of Higher Education members Tuesday to save the curriculum. They say its loss would be detrimental to the entire music department.
The director of the program, Meganne Masko, told the board that 100 percent of graduates have found jobs, typically at institutions like retirement homes, hospitals and schools.
Board president Kathleen Neset says the board will ask UND administrators to take another look at its decision.
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