The MMT degree program is designed for music therapists who are currently board certified and who wish to continue their education and advance their level of practice. The 36-credit program includes core music therapy courses designed to advance clinical practice and a wide selection of elective courses to tailor the development of clinical expertise.
Core Music Therapy Courses – 24 credits
MUS 510 – Advanced Music Therapy Theory (3 credits)
MUS 511 – Advanced Music Therapy Practicum (0 credit)
MUS 515 – Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practice I (3 credits)
MUS 520 – Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practice II (3 credits)
MUS 525 – Cross-Cultural Awareness in Music Therapy (3 credits)
MUS 530 – Music Therapy Ethics (2 credits)
MUS 535 – Music Therapy Supervision and Professional Development (2 credits)
MUS 540 – Music Therapy Research I (3 credits)
MUS 545 – Music Therapy Research II (3 credits)
MUS 595 – Thesis or Final Project (2 credits)
Music Therapy Electives– 12 credits
MUS 550 – Music Psychotherapy (2 credits)
MUS 554 – Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Improvisation (3 credits)
MUS 555 – Music Therapy, Spirituality and Well-being (2 credits)
MUS 560 – Music and Imagery (2 credits)
MUS 565 – Advanced Music Therapy with Infants, Children and Family Centered Care (2 credits)
MUS 570 – Music, Neurology and Physiology (3 credits)
MUS 575 – Music Therapy in Palliative Care (2 credits)
MUS 576 – Music Therapy in Trauma Informed Care (3 credits)
MUS 580 – Transcultural Music Therapy I (4 credits) (global educational experience)
MUS 582 – Transcultural Music Therapy II (4 credits) (global educational experience)
MUS 585 – Advanced Music Therapy Group Work (3 credits)
MUS 590 – Interdisciplinary Practice & Research Methods in Music Therapy (3 credits)
Thesis or Final Project
Completion of a thesis or final project is required as a part of the degree program. The thesis and final project are both subject to approval by the academic advisor and program director.
- Thesis: A scholarly paper utilizing historical, philosophical, descriptive, experimental, or mixed methods research.
- Manuscript for publication: A scholarly manuscript based on any type of research conducted or clinical case study.
- Final Project: A supervised clinical project that is comprehensive and designed to develop and advance an area of one’s clinical practice.
The Equivalency Plus Master of Music Therapy will complete the courses outlined above in addition to any courses needed to accomplish their equivalent status. The Equivalency Plus MMT is designed to be completed in two and a half years. The equivalency courses include the following:
MUS 271 – Introduction to Music Therapy (2 credits)
MUS 315 – Psychology, Culture, and Community in Music (2 credits)
MUS 340 – Music Therapy Methods I (4 credits)
MUS 345 – Music Therapy Methods II (4 credits)
MUS 374 – Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
MUS 375 – Music Therapy Practicum (1 credit)
BIO 103 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (4 credits)
PSY 105 – Principles of Psychology (4 credits)
PSY 203 – Lifespan Development (4 credits)
PSY 262 – Abnormal Psychology (4 credits)
In addition to all the graduate coursework, students must also complete the music therapy internship.
MUS 546 – Clinical Music Therapy Internship (2 credits)
The Equivalency Plus+ Master of Music Therapy will complete the courses outlined in the previous two sections (MMT and Equivalency Plus), as well as the courses listed below.
MUS 113 – Music Theory and Aural Skills I (4 credits)
MUS 114 – Music Theory and Aural Skills II (4 credits)
MUS 213 – Music Theory and Aural Skills III (4 credits)
MUS 214 – Music Theory and Aural Skills IV (4 credits)
MUP xxx Primary Lessons (minimum 4 semesters needed)
MUE xxx Chamber or Large Ensemble (minimum of 4 semesters needed)
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music, Antiquity to 1750 (4 credits) OR music history course from another genre
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music, 1750 to Present (4 credits) OR music history course from another genre
After completing the graduate coursework, students must also complete the music therapy internship. 180 practicum hours need to be completed prior to the internship. The internship will consist of 1,040 supervised clinical hours to fulfill the requirement. Additionally, proficiency exams on piano, voice, and guitar must be passed prior to starting an internship.
MUS 546 – Clinical Music Therapy Internship (2 credits)
Plan of Study
There are three tracks in the Master of Music Therapy program. The first is for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in music therapy and hold board certification as a music therapist (MT-BC). They follow the master of music therapy track (MMT). The second track is for individuals that hold a bachelor’s degree in music. They follow the Equivalency Plus Master of Music Therapy track (E+MMT). The third is for individuals that hold a bachelor’s degree that is not in music but have a strong music background. They follow the Equivalency Plus+ Master of Music Therapy track (E++MMT).