Graduate Music Therapy

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 MA 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 MA 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.

• Focus on clinical improvisation, use of songs, and music and imagery.
• Client assessment in music therapy
• Advanced verbal skills for music therapy
• Supervision of clinical practice, at an advanced level
• A mentorship model. Students work closely with faculty; we walk each step of the education and training process with you.
• Clinical supervision, at an advanced level
• Comprehensive music skills development
• Courses offered during evenings and intensive, distance-learning format
• Faculty draw upon extensive, in-depth knowledge of clinical practice

• Periodically, nationally and internationally recognised guest speakers present current topics in music therapy