The Graduate Music Therapy Department offers programs reflecting a commitment to providing a unique educational experience for persons interested in establishing or advancing a professional career in music therapy. The Master of Arts programs prepare students to practice music therapy at an advanced level, with a special emphasis on music-centered psychotherapy.   

The 60-credit Master of Arts provides a comprehensive program of education and training for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. music, music education, psychology, etc.) and wish to become Board-Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC).   The 48-credit Master of Arts provides advanced theoretical, clinical and musical knowledge and skills for those who already have the MT-BC credential and wish to develop advanced clinical practice skills, with a special emphasis on music-centered psychotherapy.  

• A focus on clinical improvisation, use of songs, and music and imagery
• Training in client assessment in music therapy
• Advanced verbal skills for music therapy
• A mentor model in which students work closely with faculty, who walk through each step of the education and training process with them
• Clinical supervision at an advanced level
• Comprehensive music skills development
• Courses offered during evenings and an intensive, distance-learning format
• Faculty who draw upon extensive, in-depth knowledge of clinical practice
• Nationally and internationally recognized guest speakers who periodically present current topics in music therapy