Master of Arts in Music Therapy

Through this American Music Therapy Association–approved degree, you’ll combine practical clinical experiences; advanced course work in music therapy methods, theory, and research; and a unique focus on your personal growth to prepare you to work with the full range of people you’ll see as a music therapist. Your program will range from 48 to 60 units, based on your experience and background, and you can choose to study full or part time depending on your schedule. You will learn how to design and implement a treatment plan for clients across the life span with a diversity of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges; how to employ a wide range of methods employing improvised and composed music to meet the needs of clients in individual and group therapy; and how to work within a music psychotherapy framework to meet the holistic needs of clients in medical, educational, and rehabilitative settings.Our internationally recognized faculty are active clinicians who continue to innovate and contribute to the profession through conference presentations and publications. Their extensive experience guides their instruction, which equips you to succeed long after graduation.