Overview

Combine your passion for music and helping others with a degree in Music Therapy from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Currently, job opportunities for music therapists are in high demand in many areas of healthcare and require a bachelor’s degree with certification.

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As an aspiring music therapist, you will gain a multitude of training and therapeutic skills in core Conservatory programming such as music therapy, psychology, science, statistics and research methods.
You will be immersed in coursework that will aid in developing foundational clinical musicianship skills such as therapeutic improvisation and songwriting to utilize with clients of all ages in a variety of practicum sites throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Potential careers:

Pediatric music therapist, including neonatal intensive care
Private practice music therapist
Music therapist in a mental health facility

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Keyboard Skills
Musicianship
Styles and Genres in Music
Methods in Musicology
Music Therapy Improvisation
Anatomy for Music Therapy Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, 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.

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General requirements

Academic Records
English Proficiency
Personal Statement
Passport
Statement of Finances
Affidavit of Support
Supplemental Materials
Immigration Documents

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

34282 USD / year

≈ 34282 USD / year
Out-of-State

34282 USD / year

≈ 34282 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14121 USD / year

≈ 14121 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kansas City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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