This curriculum is designed as a four-year program that prepares students for careers in which they intentionally use music, in various settings, to therapeutically assist people of all age groups with varied psychological, cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual strengths and needs.
Following the completion of the degree, which includes a culminating internship at an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved site or one affiliated with Washington Adventist University, students are eligible to take the music therapy national examination administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). Upon passing the examination, the credential “Music Therapist-Board Certified” (MT-BC) is granted, allowing the newly credentialed clinician to practice as a music therapist, within the CBMT scope of practice, in the United States.
All students must present a 30-minute recital to fulfill their senior recital requirement. The recital may be performed on 1) their major performance instrument/voice, if applicable, 2) voice/guitar/piano/percussion (music therapy functional skills), or 3) a combination of elements.
Students completing the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy will be able to:
- Demonstrate music foundations and clinical skills central to the practice of music therapy.
- Describe the relationship between music therapy, research and practice.
- Utilize a variety of music therapy methods and implement services in clinical settings across distinct population groups.
- Document music therapy services according to the AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice.
- Practice music therapy in a professional and ethical manner as delineated by the AMTA Professional Documents.
Please consult the Music Handbook for further specific requirements and for information concerning the Sophomore Evaluation requirements and admittance into upper division music therapy (MUTH) coursework.
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