Overview

Learn skills necessary to practice as a professional music therapist. These include a foundation in music theory, history, composition, arranging, keyboard, guitar, voice, improvisation, and conducting, as well as clinical skills including principles of therapy, exceptionality, and the therapeutic relationship.

Upon completion of the major in Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music, students will:

apply the highest standards of professionalism in their field;
apply the latest music therapy techniques;
synthesize music therapy assessment and research;
interact with a variety of clinical populations;
apply music therapy strategies in five clinical practica under supervision;
synthesize personal and professional skills;
apply the latest music therapy technology; and
apply contemporary music to the music therapy process.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Music in Special Education

Music Therapy Practicum: Special Education

Technology for Music Therapists

Psychology of Music

Music Therapy Practicum: Geriatrics

Exceptional Children

Behavioral Assessment and Observation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Enrollment in MTH-201 Introduction to International Music Therapy with a grade of 84 percent on the midterm exam or completion of the course with a final grade of at least 84 percent.

Demonstrated proficiency on principal instrument, musicality, intonation, expression, and technical skill
Consistent ability to sing with pitch accuracy, in an established meter, with musicality
Ability to read and demonstrate comprehension of material from a current music therapy textbook
Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly, through both speech and written language
Expressed desire to become a music therapist, motivation appropriate to profession, ability to state strengths/challenges
Common sense and judgment, based on responses to case studies
Solid interpersonal skills
Minimum score of 40 points out of 70 points on Interview/Audition rating

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52440 USD / year

≈ 52440 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

52440 USD / year

≈ 52440 USD / year

Additional Details

Summer: $22,900

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 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

Upon completion of the major in Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music, students will:

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

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Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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