Master of Arts - Music - Music Therapy

The Master of Arts (MA) in Music, Concentration in Music Therapy program offers a combination of supportive psychology and research courses, including courses in assessment, clinical improvisation techniques, group music therapy (experiential and client centered), and teaching and supervision. All of these courses include applied work and students have the opportunity to complete professional level writing in the thesis seminar, two relevant electives and a final thesis. The program has been known as a comprehensive, eclectic music therapy program since 1969. The departments takes pride in the ability to provide students with excellent clinical placement experiences, careful academic advisement and nationally and internationally known faculty within the music therapy program, the music school and other departments students may wish to explore such as gerontology, child life, psychology, learning disabilities, special education and behavioral neuroscience.