Admissions Information:
Applicant Qualifications
Successful applicants for the Master of Music Therapy degree program must have:
- Completed a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Acquired proficiency in music theory, music history/literature, music performance
- Passed the examination administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or enroll in the Music Therapy Equivalency Program. Continuation in the MMT program by Equivalency students requires a grade of at least a B (3.0) in each music therapy course taken in each of the first two semesters of the equivalency program and a cumulative Equivalency GPA of 3.3
Admission Requirements
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic, personal, and professional suitability for graduate-level work in music therapy.
- Master of Music Therapy Program Questionnaire. There are two forms, one designed for students who have completed a degree in music, but not music therapy and another for students who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalency in music therapy from an approved degree program:
- An interview (live or by web cam) with the Music Therapy Admissions Committee
Students who are neither board-certified in music therapy nor board-eligible should clearly indicate whether they wish to apply for the Equivalency only or the combined Equivalency and MMT.
Audition Information
Board-Certified Applicants: Application for admission to the Master of Music Therapy degree requires the board-certified therapist to submit a live or videotaped audition demonstrating music skills for professional music therapists. The audition will consist of three popular, folk, or standard songs, each sung and played on either piano or guitar by the applicant.
Equivalency/MMT Applicants: For the Equivalency/Master's audition, the applicant must demonstrate proficiency on his/her principal instrument, basic piano proficiency (not required of piano principals), and basic singing ability (not required of voice principals). Applicants who completed a Bachelor of Arts in music submit a video recording to demonstrate proficiency on the principal instrument. For applicants who hold the Bachelor of Music degree from an NASM-accredited music program, completion of the degree will serve as evidence of proficiency on the principal instrument.
Enrollment Limit and Application Deadline
In order to maintain a high-quality and individualized program, enrollment in the Master of Music Therapy (MMT) degree program will be limited to 10 students per academic year. Early application is encouraged, and application materials should be received and interview completed by March 1.
Transfer of Credits
Students may be permitted to transfer into the MMT degree up to 6 semester hours of appropriate resident work completed in another approved graduate school, provided the work has been included in neither a previous degree nor in a Music Therapy Equivalency.
Degree Course Requirements:
Course Requirements for the Master of Music Therapy (Code: 560A) Semester Hours Required (minimum): 36 |
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Required Music Therapy Courses | - MUS 5050: Supervision in Music Therapy (2)
- MUS 5051: Advanced Topics in Music Therapy (3)
- MUS 5060: Bonny Method of GIM (SEE NOTE #1 BELOW) (3)
- MUS 5061: Advanced Clinical Improvisation (3)
- MUS 5200: Music Therapy Laboratory (SEE NOTE #2 BELOW) (0)
- MUS 5900: Advanced Music Therapy Practicum (3)
- Choose one of the following courses:
- MUS 5995. Clinical Paper in Music Therapy (1), plus additional music therapy elective (3)
- MUS 5999. Thesis (4)
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Research Course |
- Research course selected in consultation with advisor (3)
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Music or Music Therapy Elective Courses | - 3 s.h. of music or music therapy graduate courses
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Specialty Area Courses | - 12-15 s.h. of graduate courses to be selected in consultation with the MMT advisor.
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NOTES | - MUS 5060 Bonny Method of GIM requires participation in a 5-day intensive workshop that is conducted off-campus between academic terms and requires payment of workshop fees, in addition to tuition.
- All students who hold the Bachelor’s degree in music therapy are required to register for and successfully complete MUS 5200, Music Therapy Laboratory each semester in which they are enrolled. Equivalency/Master’s students who have completed 5 s.h. of MUS 3900 Music Therapy Practicum are required to register for and successfully complete MUS 5200 Music Therapy Laboratory each subsequent semester in which they are enrolled.
- Students who have not had a previous course in statistics must complete one course in statistics, in addition to the research course indicated above.
- Students will need to take a placement assessment upon matriculation. This placement assessment will help us advise you in any additional areas that might need extra remediation (e.g. piano improvisation for music therapists) prior to developing AMTA Advanced Competencies. We want to ensure your success in these courses and your clinical work.
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Schedule of Course Offerings
Courses Offered During the Academic Year
- MUS 5050 Supervision in Music Therapy
- MUS 5051 Advanced Topics in Music Therapy
- MUS 5061 Advanced Clinical Improvisation
- MUS 5200 Music Therapy Laboratory
- MUS 5900 Advanced Music Therapy Practicum
Courses Offered Every Summer
- MUS 5060 Bonny Method of GIM
Courses Offered Every Term
- MUS 5999 Thesis
- Research Methods
- Specialty Area Courses
Assistantships and Scholarships:
View general Assistantship and Scholarship information
Music Therapy Assistantships
The Cratis Williams School of Graduate Studies at Appalachian awards several scholarships to outstanding graduate students each year. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence, talent, and financial need.
Graduate assistantships are awarded to full-time graduate students on a yearly basis and carry a stipend of $9,000-$11,000, depending on duties. Responsibilities of qualified graduate assistants in music therapy may include supervision of students completing pre-internship clinical experiences. Music therapy graduate assistantships that include supervision will be available only to applicants who are board certified music therapists.
For information about the Music Therapy Program at Appalachian State University, contact
Melody Schwantes, Director
Graduate Music Therapy Programs
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina 28608
ms18994@appstate.edu