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Music: Concentration Music Therapy

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Why Study Music Therapy 

Music therapists are both professional healthcare workers and professional musicians; as such, your time at APSU will prepare you to be both an excellent music therapist and a skilled vocalist or instrumentalist. Music therapy courses begin in the sophomore year and include hands-on practicum experience in a variety of different clinical settings. After the completion of your coursework you will conclude your studies with a formal internship and sit for the National Board Examination to become a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).

APSU is perfectly located to offer a thriving, hands-on, and engaging Music Therapy Concentration where you will learn to become a music therapist by working directly with clients in a variety of clinical settings. Austin Peay provides students with the current career-based skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary for successful career entry; as well as the inquiry, research, and creative problem solving skills to be innovative and remain at the forefront of the profession. Through this, our graduates remain relevant in an ever changing career field and become transformative catalysts for future innovations in music therapy.

Students who wish to develop their potential as future music therapists will benefit from the rich training and the myriad of opportunities offered at APSU.

Austin Peay's music therapy faculty are active clinicians, scholars, advocates, and teachers who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of music therapists. Our department is also host to world class performers including leading opera singers, premier soloists, symphony musicians, Nashville's top recording studio session players, and chamber musicians. Our ensemble directors have established a tradition of excellence in chamber and large instrumental and vocal ensembles. And all Music Department faculty are committed to serving our students as educators and mentors.

What Will I Learn

 

Sample Course Plan and General Education Requirements

Music Therapy Sample 4 Year Plan

General Education Core