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The Master of Music Therapy - Advanced Track program requires the completion of 48 credit hours of graduate-level courses. This includes the core music graduate curriculum, core music therapy courses, including mental health courses. The program is designed with the needs of full-time working music therapists in mind and maybe pursued on a part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA 3.0
  • Online application
  • Résumé
  • Statement of Intent
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Undergraduate transcripts

Background Preparation

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Music Therapy from an accredited institution
  • Board certification (or pending) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists
  • Recommendation letters must be provided by a clinical source and an academic source (one each)

Enrolling in a graduate education degree at Fredonia will give you the opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge. Studying with engaged faculty and participating in applied learning experiences prepare you to meet challenges and be successful in your profession. This degree plan map provides a sample pathway to graduation, and it can be used as a guide and a checklist for degree requirements. For complete information about this program, please consult the university catalog at: www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 505 Foundations of Advanced Music Therapy 3
MUTY 530 Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music I 2
MUTY 630 Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music II 2
MUS 521 Music Bibliography 3
TOTAL 10

J-Term

Course Title Credits
MUTY 560 Lifespan Human Development 3
TOTAL 3

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 605 Foundations of Advanced Music Therapy II 3
MUTY 510 Advanced Guitar Skills for Music Therapists 2
MUTY 518 Foundations of Clinical Piano Improvisation 2
MUS 624 Analytic Techniques 3
MUED 514 Psychology of Music 3
TOTAL 13

Summer

Course Title Credits
MUTY 570 Psychopathology 3
TOTAL 3

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MUED 522 Psychological Research in Music 3
MUTY 520 Theory of Vocal Psychotherapy 2
MUTY 620 Vocal Psychotherapy Practice 2
MUTY 550 Internship in Music Therapy 4
TOTAL 11

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 650 Advanced Practicum in Music Therapy 2
MUED 695 Thesis/Final Project 3
MUTY 590 Special Studies in Music Therapy 3
TOTAL 8

GRAND TOTAL: 48

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

About This Program

Music Therapy

Dr. Heeyoun Cho

  • Graduate Studies Office State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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