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About the Program
 The Music Therapy
program at the Michigan State University College of Music was established
in 1944 as the first of its kind in the world, designed specifically to
train music therapists. It is a program of distinction that is knowledge-based,
clinically driven, and tested by research.
The program is designed to provide an environment which nurtures growth in
students' lives at the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual
levels, while promoting excellence in music therapy practice and the
development of new knowledge.
The potential of music therapy is recognized as a healing force for
individuals, groups and society, and emphasizes the importance of
creativity and innovation as essential elements of music therapy practice
and research.
- Provides a firm, clinical background and hands-on experience to
all students.
- Theoretical approach is individualized and eclectic. Faculty work
to help students develop their own approaches to music therapy, and
encourage them to find the theoretical approaches that work best for them
and their clients.
- Academic-based courses are paired with working directly with music
therapy clients.
- All classes are kept small for individualized attention to ensure
optimal preparation for the professional world and job success.
- Students work with a broad variety of clients of all ages. Clients
are treated for mental health conditions; physical, behavioral and
cognitive deficits; preventive medical problems; stress and anxiety; and promotion of personal growth.
- The profession of music therapy is continually expanding
opportunities for Board Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC) in a variety of
new settings.
- Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field can
apply for Board Certification (MT-BC) in music therapy through one of the
following three options:
- Earning a second bachelor's degree in music therapy
- Making up music therapy deficiencies without earning a second
bachelor's degree
- Making up undergraduate deficiencies while enrolled provisionally
in the Master's of Music program in music therapy
- Students can double major, meaning they can earn a degree in a
related or unrelated field while earning a music therapy degree.
- Number of Music Therapy Majors: Approximately 40 undergraduates and 10 graduates in order to maximize individualized attention.
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