Overview

Modern music neuroscience has increased our knowledge of music’s effects on the brain and its potential for healing. Music therapy can redirect awareness of pain and improve gait and mobility in those with Parkinson’s disease. It can help people with dementia access memories and form new ones, alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, and reduce the time an infant spends in a neonatal ICU.

As an Alverno College Music Therapy major, you’ll develop strong musicianship and channel your passion into a career that makes a difference. You’ll learn the art and science of using music to enhance your clients’ health and quality of life: accessing memories, redirecting awareness of pain, improving gait and mobility, alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety, and more.

Career

Alverno Music Therapy graduates are ready for such careers as:

Music therapist in a variety of settings, including hospice, private practice, children's hospitals and school districts

Creative arts therapist

Expressive arts therapist

Activity therapist

Adaptive music instructor

And more!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Music

Songwriting & Arranging

Applied Music

Improvisational Keyboard

Design & Appl in Music Therapy

Clin Exp: Psycho-Emotional Disabilities

Improvisational Music

Percussion Techniques

Psychology of Music Creative Music Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00

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Applications for all Alverno programs are currently accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the appropriate application

Submit your personal documents

Send transcripts: Secondary/high school transcripts showing your date of graduation (please note that all transcripts must be translated into English by an official translator).

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Submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34212 USD / year

≈ 34212 USD / year
Out-of-State

34212 USD / year

≈ 34212 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34212 USD / year

≈ 34212 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 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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Career

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

Milwaukee

Funding

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