BM in Music Therapy
College of Arts and Sciences
Art, Design and Music Department
Develop strong clinical therapeutic skills.
As a music therapy major, you will become a versatile musician and develop strong clinical therapeutic skills. In addition to advancing your skills on your primary instrument, you will become proficient in piano, voice, guitar and percussion. You will master music therapy techniques that address a client’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs. You will graduate with a degree in a field that is a growing profession worldwide. As a music therapy major, you also will complete a minor in psychology.
"Queens has superbly prepared me for my career. The classes in my major were absolutely outstanding. The well-rounded education I received has made me a critical thinker and I have gained a great understanding of ethics and virtues."—Ava Marvin '17
Hands-On Professional Development
On-Site Clinic: Queens is one of the few universities in the Southeast with two on-sitemusic therapy clinics. On-Campus clinics provide the community with affordable music therapy services and allow our students to gain a wide experience of music therapy. You will have experience in the clinic under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) beginning your freshman year.
Work with Clients Starting your First Semester of Study: We believe that all students need to have weekly clinical experiences with clients starting their first semester at Queens. Early clinical experiences allow students to observe and work with Board Certified Music Therapists while building foundational music therapy skills and help students determine if music therapy is the right career for them.
Additional Clinical Training: Our students receive additional supervised clinical experiences in various community settings. Overall, for clinical training, our students have 14 clinical placements both on campus and off campus (addictions treatment, special education settings, hospitals, mental health facilities, etc.). Our location allows those experiences to be within short driving distances.
Research and Connect: Twice a year, music therapy students have the opportunity to participate in conferences such as the American Music Therapy Association National Conference and the Southeastern Regional Music Therapy Conference with peers and faculty. Not only will you learn a lot from experts and emerging scholars in the field, but also participate in networking opportunities.
Service: From visiting patients and playing at Seacrest Studios at the Levine Hospital to hosting DrumSTRONG fundraising efforts, music therapy and music majors alike will be able to use their talents to help with great causes.
Internship
After completing on-campus coursework requirements, students apply for an internship, usually six-months long, approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Once completed, they will receive their diploma and are then eligible to take the National Board Certification Examination to become a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC). In the U.S. and around the world, this certification is recognized as a major credential.
Faculty
Our experienced faculty are passionate about their field. With their extensive knowledge and background, they are prepared to work closely with you as you pursue a degree in music therapy. Meet your professors.
Financial Aid Opportunities
Students majoring in music therapy have unique opportunities for scholarships. Learn more about music and music therapy scholarships.
