The Master of Music Therapy graduate program is a two-year, 33-credit degree that provides advanced theoretical, clinical and musical knowledge and skills for Board Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC) who wish to advance their clinical practice. Students complete coursework in a combination of distance learning and intensive weekend retreats, with ongoing mentorship from faculty, allowing them to continue their work as a music therapist with minimal interruption.

1. Complete the Graduate Application by April 15 (deadline extension available upon request).

• All applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements. 
• International applicants must comply with all federal regulations governing documentation of financial eligibility in order to obtain an I-20 and visa. Student should plan to submit official evaluations and transcripts for initial admission.

2. Application Requirements: Submit the following using the Application Portal by April 15.

• Unofficial transcripts from all baccalaureate and master’s degree studies, documenting successful (or pending successful) degree completions and a minimum master’s GPA of 3.0. (All post-secondary institutions where a degree or relevant credit has been earned.) At least one of these degrees must be in music therapy.
  • Applicants can choose to submit unofficial transcripts for initial review. If admitted, the applicant must submit an official transcript for each unofficial transcript upload. See our full policy for more details.
  • A Baccalaureate degree in music therapy (or equivalent) is required.
  • Upload one copy of the scanned unofficial transcript from each institution attended.
  • Admitted applicants must provide official transcripts from each institution from which they previously supplied unofficial transcripts.
  • Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must also be submitted for a course-by-course academic credential evaluation to obtain U.S. equivalency information regarding courses, grades and GPA.
• Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
• Proof of board certification (MT-BC)
• Essay of 500–700 words addressing your interest in the program and professional goals
• One letter of recommendation addressing the applicant’s academic abilities, professional experiences and readiness for the program.
• Applicants who need to provide test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency should be aware that a TOEFL score of at least 83 is required for this program.

3. Audition & Interview Requirements:

An interview with the director of graduate music therapy will be scheduled after all other application materials are submitted. Interviews may be scheduled in person or on zoom and are coordinated directly by the director of music therapy. Interviews focus on a range of topics that includes discussion of the applicant’s background and readiness for graduate study, their philosophy of practice, and career goals. Admission decisions are not made until all application materials are received and the audition has been completed.