Master of Science in Music Therapy

The Master of Science degree in Music Therapy comprises 48-61 credits and provides students with a baccalaureate degree in music or closely related field with the opportunity to study music therapy at an advanced level. In this program, students acquire musical, clinical, and research skills essential for advanced professional practice. The program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), registered by the New York State Department of Education, and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Students who enter the program with an undergraduate degree in music therapy or with music therapy board certification complete the required 48 credit curriculum and a minimum of 500 hours advanced internship as required by Article 163 of the Mental Health Practitioner's Law. Upon successful completion of all coursework and clinical hours, students are eligible to apply for licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist in the State of New York.

Students need one official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work providing evidence of a baccalaureate degree in music therapy, music: clinical musicianship from SUNY New Paltz, or music or a closely related field from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0.