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The Master of Music Therapy - Comprehensive Track program requires completion of 60 credit hours of graduate-level courses. This includes the core music graduate curriculum, core music therapy courses, including mental health courses. The comprehensive track is designed for non-music therapy majors, who majored in music or a music-related major, such as music education.

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  or music-related major from an accredited institution

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 500 Foundations of Professional Music Therapy 3
MUS 521 Music Bibliography 3
MUTY 590 Special Studies in Music Therapy 3
TOTAL 9

J-Term

Course Title Credits
MUTY 560 Lifespan Human Development 3
TOTAL 3

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 501 Clinical Placement I: Older Adults 2
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 12

Summer

Course Title Credits
MUTY 504 Methods and Principles of Professional Music 3
MUTY 502 Clinical Placement II: Adults or Children 2
MUTY 570 Psychopathology 3
TOTAL 8

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 520 Theory of Vocal Psychotherapy 2
MUTY 620 Vocal Psychotherapy Practice 2
MUTY 505 Foundations of Advanced Music Therapy I 3
MUTY 503 Clinical Placement III: Adults or Children 2
TOTAL 9

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 540 Internship in Music Therapy I 2
TOTAL 2

Summer

Course Title Credits
MUTY 541 Internship in Music Therapy II 2
TOTAL 2

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 530 Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music I 2
MUTY 630 Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music II 2
MUTY 650 Advanced Practicum in Music Therapy 1
MUED 522 Psychological Research in Music 3
TOTAL 8

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
MUTY 605 Foundations of Advanced Music Therapy II 3
MUTY 650 Advanced Practicum in Music Therapy 1
MUED 695 Thesis/Final Project 3
TOTAL 7

GRAND TOTAL: 60

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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