Overview

Music therapists may work in a variety of settings - in private practice or on staff at hospitals, hospices, schools or other facilities. While salaries vary according to location, employment opportunities are increasing nationwide, particularly in preventative, innovative and gerontological services. Music therapy, among other allied health care professions, has been identified in Field’s 100 Best Careers as a promising career.

Students will need to pass an entrance audition and interview at the freshman level to be in the program. The purpose of this audition is to demonstrate the student’s level of preparation upon entering Georgia College and to acquaint the music therapy faculty with the student’s potential. Please contact the Georgia College Department of Music for specific criteria regarding audition pieces and to complete the audition application.

Curriculum

The Music Therapy program of Georgia College consists of four years of academic work, followed by a six-month, full-time, off-campus internship. In addition, supervised clinical experiences are an integral part of the curriculum. While in the program, students will take courses that focus on music theory, the psychology of music, conducting and music history. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT). Qualified applicants will also be eligible to receive the MT-BC credential.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Therapy

Method & Materials

Guitar Skills for Recreation & Therapy

Piano Skills for Recreation & Therapy

Psychology of Music

Instrumental Survey for MT

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students have rolling admission. Early action deadline: October 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Art Therapy View 2691 other Bachelors in Music in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and signed International Undergraduate Application

Official transcripts/diplomas in the original language, along with an official English translation, of all high school/secondary school and all college/university course work

Official TOEFL or IELTS score report

Official SAT or ACT score report

Student Essay

Completed and signed Declarations of Finances form

Original and official bank documents

(Optional) International Student Scholarship Application

Tuition Fee

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International

28556 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14278 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

28022 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14011 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3848 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Milledgeville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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