Master of Music Therapy Equivalency at Duquesne University

Duquesne University offers the Master of Music Therapy Equivalency as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 3 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for music therapy equivalency and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Music Therapy Equivalency

Music Therapy Equivalency

If you have a foundation in music (preferably a bachelor's degree in music) and wish to become a music therapist, the equivalency program will provide you with the foundational coursework, internship, and graduate studies necessary to earn a Master of Music Therapy degree. Scholarships are available.

Our MMT Equivalency is designed to supplement your foundation in music with the undergraduate and graduate coursework necessary for you to become a board-certified music therapist in just three years.
On-campus undergraduate coursework and online graduate coursework allow you to continue your established professional career while you work toward the MMT and board certification.
With a focus on community-engaged practice and medical music psychotherapy, you will learn how to provide specialized intensive psychological, emotional, and psychospiritual support to patients in various medical settings such as cancer centers, neonatal intensive care units, and hospices.
Explore how to provide ethical, culturally responsive healthcare services that engage patients as active collaborators and stakeholders in their health journeys.
Learn to become an adaptive and resilient healthcare professional in a rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem.

View 2022–2023 Master of Music Therapy Equivalency Curriculum

Audition Overview

Admission to the Mary Pappert School of Music also includes a formal audition. Learn more about the audition process & guidelines.

Optional Licensed Professional Counselor Track

Disciplines

Mary Pappert School of Music

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music Therapy Equivalency at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Music Therapy Equivalency at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Master of Music Therapy Equivalency at Duquesne University

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

Master of Music Therapy Equivalency at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh