Overview
The Second Degree Program in Music Therapy is designed for students who hold a Bachelor's degree in Music and are interested in becoming board certified music therapists. In pursuing the this degree, the student completes those courses required to sit for the national examination administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
Prospective students should reach out to Dr. Schwantes about the application process to ensure it is as smooth as possible: ms18994@appstate.edu
For students coming from an NASM-accredited school
NEW! Video on how to apply! (this is for folks who already have or are working towards a music degree)
Entrance Requirements: submitted application to the university, video recording of piano and voice skills, interview with music therapy faculty, audition on primary instrument or voice
Music theory, aural skills, ensemble requirements, music history/musicology, and general education can be applied for transfer.
You can use the following to help determine what might be transferred:
Time to degree will depend on what credits our university will accept. This is typically between 4-6–semesters of coursework + a 1,020 hour internship. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Non-NASM or Other Degree Track
For students who have an undergraduate non-music degree (e.g., BA in Psychology, etc.), you will need to apply as a second-degree student. You will need to apply for admission to the university, audition on your primary instrument or voice with the Hayes School of Music, and interview with the music therapy faculty. You will need to take ensembles, applied music, and all music foundations courses required for the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree.
Time to degree is typically 6-semesters + a 1,020 hour internship.
Accelerated Admissions to the Master of Music Therapy Program
Students in either track can be considered for accelerated admissions to the graduate MT program after their second credit of clinical work.