Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University

    Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University

    Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University

    The Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Athens, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 22, 2027.

    About Master of Music Therapy - MM

    The Master of Music in Music Therapy provides an opportunity to pursue advanced studies in research, teaching, clinical practice, and administrative skills. The curriculum is designed to continue to provide depth and breadth beyond entry level music therapy competency including building musicality and providing advanced level of current techniques in the application of music in a specialized area of study (e.g. psychology, family studies, speech and language, education, research, etc.).The program consists of 34 semester credit hours divided between music, music therapy, and free electives in the students area of specialization. The curriculum is flexible and is designed to enable the student to pursue interests in teaching/research, clinical practice and/or administration. Students with an undergraduate degree in music, other than music therapy, may be admitted to the MM program and are allowed to take undergraduate courses (equivalency courses) in order to gain competency to take the national board certification exam to become a board certified music therapist (MT-BC). Concurrently, students take masters level courses in the MM program except for advanced clinical courses Mus 5920 and Thesis (MUS 6950) or Clinical/Professional Project (MUS 6790). The curriculum provides advanced specialization tracks to include research, teaching, management and program development, and advanced clinical specialization.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University

    Entry Requirements

    Graduate status requires an earned bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. Please review the if you attended a higher education institution outside of the United States. 

    *NOTE: Applicants may apply for graduate admission to Ohio University while they are currently completing their bachelor's degree. 

    If you have not graduated yet, please upload a letter of enrollment from your university. The letter should include:

    • Your name,
    • The name of the degree you will earn,
    • The expected date of graduation, and
    • Official stamps and signatures of the university registrar or president.

    Applicants with a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university that is not regionally accredited may be considered with supplemental application materials and an official score.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University

    How to Apply for Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University

    The Ohio University Graduate College works together with each graduate program to process and review your application. You submit all application materials to the Graduate College, where your materials are gathered for the academic program. 

    Once you have found the graduate program to help you meet your personal and professional goals, review the application requirements and deadlines in the Graduate Catalog and on the academic program website. 

    Each program handles application reviews differently, but generally, there is a committee of faculty who review applications. Admission recommendations are sent to the Graduate College which then confirms minimum admission requirements have been met and finalizes the admission offer. Your admission is not final until you receive an email confirmation from the Graduate College.

    You will be entering your information on a secure server. You do not need to complete the application all at once; the system allows you to save and return at your convenience.

    You can upload most application materials directly to the online application. We recommend you use this option to ensure your materials are kept together with your application. The application also hosts a secure online recommendation system.

    The  Graduate College uses an electronic imaging system for programs to review applications and supporting documents. Programs can review materials once they are processed by Graduate College staff. 

    Master of Music Therapy - MM at Ohio University
    Ohio University
    Ohio University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Athens

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