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This Is What Healing Sounds Like

Turn your passion for music into a powerful force for healing. Fredonia’s Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy prepares you to use music as a tool for wellness, growth, and transformation—whether you’re supporting children with special needs, comforting aging patients, or helping individuals navigate mental health challenges. As one of the fastest-growing fields in music and healthcare, music therapy blends your creative talents with clinical expertise in a career that truly matters. Fredonia’s AMTA-approved program gives you the training, mentorship, and hands-on experience you need to become a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). It’s a bold step for any student—and a smart investment in a career with meaning, versatility, and long-term potential.

What You’ll Gain

Certification Readiness Full preparation for the CBMT exam and credentials to become a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
Clinical Experience A required six-month internship where you’ll work directly with clients in real-world healthcare or educational settings.
Creative Confidence Use your musical skills in voice, piano, guitar, and percussion to make a lasting difference in others' lives.
Interdisciplinary Training Build expertise at the intersection of music, psychology, and healthcare to treat a wide range of conditions and populations.
Graduate Pathways Seamless transition into Fredonia’s Master of Music Therapy program to pursue licensure as a Creative Arts Therapist.
Professional Community Join the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and gain access to national conferences, networks, and resources.
Tech Proficiency Learn to leverage industry-standard music technology tools in state-of-the-art labs for therapy, recording, and composition.
Personalized Mentorship Study with award-winning faculty in small classes where your goals, interests, and talents guide your experience.
Career Versatility Prepare for meaningful careers in hospitals, schools, private practice, correctional facilities, and beyond.

Career Opportunities for Music Therapy

Activity Director
Board-Certified Music Therapist
Group Practice
Private Practice
School Therapist

Behavioral Health Technician
Grant Writer
Music Director
Program Manager
Senior Living Facility Therapist

What do Music Therapists Do?

What does a 4-year degree look like?

First Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 115	Introduction to Music Therapy	2
MUED 210	Guitar Class	1
MUS 100	Recital Seminar	0
MUS 105	Applied Major Instrument	2
MUS 113	Voice Class	1
MUS 117	Piano Class	1
MUS 120	Concert Attendance	0
MUS 121	Aural Skills I	2
MUS 123	Music Theory I	3
PSY 129	Intro to Psychology	3
	Ensemble	1
	TOTAL	16

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 112	Clinical Observation and Seminar	1
MUTY 116	Orientation to Clinical MT	2
MUED 211	Guitar	1
MUS 100	Recital Seminar	0
MUS 106	Applied Major Instrument	2
MUS 115	Music Appreciation	3
MUS 118	Piano Class	2
MUS 120	Concert Attendance	0
MUS 122	Aural Skills II	2
MUS 124	Music Theory II	3
	Ensemble	1
	TOTAL	17

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 211	Clinical Placement and Seminar I	1
MUTY 215	Music Therapy Repertoire	2
MUS 120	Concert Attendance	0
MUS 200	Recital Seminar	0
MUS 205	Applied Major Instrument	2
MUS 217	Piano Class	1
MUS 221	Aural Skills III	2
MUS 223	Music Theory III	3
MUS 231	Conducting I	2
PSY 200	Statistics	3
	Ensemble	1

	TOTAL	17

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 212	Clinical Placement and Seminar II	1
MUTY 314	Impact of Music on Human Health & Behavior	2
MUS 120	Concert Attendance	0
MUS 200	Recital Seminar	0
MUS 206	Applied Major Instrument	2
MUS 218	Piano Class	1
MUS 222	Aural Skills IV	2
MUS 224	Music Theory IV	3
MUS 263	Music History in West Civ I	3
	Ensemble	1
FF	Course	3
	TOTAL	18

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 264	Music History in West Civ II	3
MUTY 311	Clinical Placement and Seminar III	1
MUTY 315	Methods of Music Therapy	2
MUTY 317	Piano Class	1
MUS 042	African Drumming-Beg/non-maj	.5
MUS 109	Harp, OR	1
MUS 119	Free Improvisation
PSY 356	Psychological Disorders	3
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
	TOTAL	17.5

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 312	Clinical Placement and Seminar IV	1
MUTY 316	Principles of Music Therapy	2
MUS 318	Music Therapy Piano Class	1
PHED 127	Yoga	2
PSY 351	Physiological Psychology, OR	3
PSY 361	Cognitive Neuroscience
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3

	TOTAL	18

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 411	Clinical Placement and Seminar V	1
MUTY 416	Music Therapy Internship Seminar	1
MUED 291	Technology in Music	2
PSY 447	Introduction to Counseling	3
PSY xxx	Developmental Psychology Course	3
FF	Course	3
FF	Course	3
	TOTAL	16

Spring Semester

Course	Title	Credits
MUTY 450	Internship in Music Therapy	4






	TOTAL	4

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This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

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MUS 137 Diction for Singers

A two-semester sequence intended to give singers an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and a thorough application of IPA symbols to the sounds of Italian, German, French, Latin and English diction.

MUTY 211 Clinical Placement and Seminar I

Seminar designed to address knowledge of American Music Therapy Professional Competencies in Clinical Foundations. Structured experiences include weekly field placements in area nursing homes, documentation and supervision appropriate to students' first clinical experience.

MUTY 215 Music Therapy Repertoire

Designed to address the development of American Music Therapy Association Competencies in foundational knowledge and repertoire of Music and Music Therapy experiences in singing, playing instruments, movement, listening, and creating.

It's Different Here

Real-World Ready

Graduate with over 1,200 hours of supervised clinical experience.

Integrated Mental Health Focus

Curriculum includes mental health, special education, and medical populations.

5.5-Year BS/MM Pathway

Fredonia undergrads can complete both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time.

Why Music Therapy at Fredonia?

Fredonia wind ensemble student performing in a concert hall on campus

Step Into the Spotlight

Music Therapy majors don’t sit on the sidelines—compete for top performance honors like the Concerto Competition and the elite Performer’s Certificate, just like any other music major.

School of Music music therapy students in class sharing music together

Finish in 18 Months

Already Board Certified? Complete your Master of Music Therapy in just 18 months full-time—or set your own pace with flexible part-time options.

music therapy students in class playing music together

Fast-Track Your Future

Earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music therapy in just 5.5 years through Fredonia’s seamless combined degree path—saving time, money, and launching your career faster.

Music therapy students in the classroom, sharing music and learning together

Inclusive & Respected

Start with Support. Graduate with Purpose.

At Fredonia, you’ll join a supportive, inclusive community where your personal growth matters as much as your professional training. From your first day on campus, you’ll feel like you belong—surrounded by mentors, classmates, and faculty who are deeply invested in your success. Our nationally accredited music therapy program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and meets the highest professional standards, ensuring that your education is respected, relevant, and career-ready. It’s a place where compassion meets credibility—and where your future begins with purpose.