The equivalency program in music therapy allows students who have already obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in other areas to complete requirements in music therapy in order to be eligible to sit for the Board Certification Examination administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Students are advised that additional licensure may be required to practice music therapy in some states. It is not a second Bachelor degree. Students are admitted to the program only after an audition /interview for the Music Therapy Program. Coursework for the Equivalency:
Music Core
- These courses may be exempted by successful completion of the Functional Music Skills exams in piano, voice, and guitar.
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4
Music Therapy Core
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
32
Clinical Foundation
Item #
Title
Credits
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
24-25
Other Requirements
Any approved dance (DAN) course
Sub-Total Credits
2-3.00
Optional Courses
The following courses are not required for the Equivalency Program but are recommended by the faculty.
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
Total Credits
62