Overview

Completion of the Music Therapy program at the University of Minnesota ensures eligibility to take the board certification exam. Successful completion of the exam legitimates students for practice as music therapist-board certified (MT-BC credential). Professional curriculum is approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

What is music therapy?

Music therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses.

Interventions using music therapy can be designed to:

Promote wellness

Manage stress

Alleviate pain

Express feelings

Enhance memory

Improve communication

Promote physical rehabilitation

Where do music therapists work?

Children's facilities/schools

Geriatric settings

Mental health facilities

Medical settings

Private practice

Hospices

Physical rehabilitation settings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Western Music

University Wind Bands

Guitar I for Music Education and Music Therapy Majors: Developing Group Songleading Skills

Flute: Music Education and BA

Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues

Chromatic Harmony and Form in Western Art Music 1700-1900

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Therapy View 115 other Bachelors in Art Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to a bachelor of music program is contingent upon passing an audition. Auditions are highly competitive with students normally having studied a primary instrument in a one-on-one with an instructor for a number of years.

Auditions are held throughout the academic year. Incoming freshmen normally take the audition during the winter of their senior year of high school; transfer students one semester prior to the term in which they plan to enroll.

Students applying for the program in music therapy are required to pass an interview with music education/therapy faculty.

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What is music therapy?

Where do music therapists work?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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