Overview

About Music Therapy at Elizabethtown College

A career in Music Therapy allows individuals to combine a love of music with a sincere interest in working with people. Credentialed music therapists use music as a tool to provide successful, motivating music experiences within a therapeutic environment.

What do Music Therapy majors study?

Our Music Therapy program from Elizabethtown College is a competency-based program that provides a comprehensive, personalized education. The integrated coursework develops students' musicianship skills, clinical skills, and knowledge base concerning a variety of different clinical/therapeutic needs. Students take courses in music theory, music history, therapy methods, conducting, and instrumental courses such as keyboard, voice, and guitar. Coursework is thoroughly integrated with clinical experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Therapy

Music Therapy and Clinical Populations

Theory

Aural Skills

NCH World Music

Music History: 1600-1850

Music History: 1850 to the Present

Functional Keyboard Skills

Percussion for Music Therapy

Music Therapy Methods and Techniques

Practical Experiences l: Music Therapy

Conducting

Music Technology

Clinical Improvisation and Composition

Practical Experiences: Music Therapy

Psychology of Music and Research Methods

Professional Intemship in Music Therapy

Seminar in Musicology

Abnormal Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabethtown, United States

Disciplines

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:
SAT/ACT
TOEFL
IELTS
EIKEN
Duolingo
PTE
IESOL
Cambridge English scores or an English proficiency letter written by a teacher
One letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor, advisor, principal or teacher
An official copy of your secondary school transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37250 USD / year

≈ 37250 USD / year
Out-of-State

37250 USD / year

≈ 37250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37250 USD / year

≈ 37250 USD / year

Living costs

Elizabethtown

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music Therapy.

Available Scholarships

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