Overview

Carroll University’s Music Therapy program has a long and proud history and our health science programs have a national reputation for excellence.

Key facts

In the music therapy major, you’ll learn from our expert faculty from both programs. It’s also one of very few undergraduate therapy degrees available, meaning you’ll have a quick path to a rewarding job. And this is a booming career, with a projected 8-14 percent job growth in the next decade.

In this major, you’ll develop musical skills in singing, guitar, piano and percussion and learn about music theory. You’ll also study psychology, anatomy, biology and physiology.

You’ll begin clinical placements as soon as your second year, first observing a music therapist at work and then assisting. You’ll have several more clinical experiences, culminating in a six-month internship, where you’ll observe and provide music therapy services under the direct supervision of a certified music therapist. You’ll learn how to assess, treat, document and evaluate your patients. In addition, you’ll learn to communicate empathetically, establish therapeutic relationships and gain an awareness of ethical principles and current standards of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musicianship

Songwriting in the Digital Age

Class Guitar

Music

Culture

Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and you'll receive an admissions decision within two weeks of submitting a complete application.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waukesha, United States

Disciplines

Music Art Therapy View 2683 other Bachelors in Music 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official or Unofficial High School Transcript

Students must have completed a minimum of 6 semesters of high school to be eligible for review (through junior year)

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admission purposes

A final, official transcript will be required at the completion of your high school degree

Standardized Test Scores (optional)

Carroll accepts ACT or SAT

The writing portion of the ACT is not required or considered in admission

An unofficial copy of your test score is accepted for admission purposes

If multiple test scores are received, we will super score to give students a benefit

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Out-of-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41200 USD / year

≈ 41200 USD / year

Living costs

Waukesha

United States

1283 - 2128 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Waukesha

Funding

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