The Hodgson School of Music at UGA is one of the rising leaders in music schools today, boasting approximately 600 students and 65 faculty members, some of the finest facilities in the nation, and upwards of 350 public performances each year (including world-class international artists and a twice-yearly residency of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra).
The Bachelor of Music with a major in Therapy is a comprehensive study of the field of music with a strong emphasis in psychology and the social sciences to restore, maintain, or improve mental and/or physical health. It is structured to provide a foundation in the scientific application of music in rehabilitative environments through observation and participation in clinical field experience.
PLEASE NOTE: all students wishing to enroll in the School of Music must complete an audition, separate application in addition to the UGA application, and other admission criteria available online.
Students completing the degree are eligible to become Board Certified Music Therapists after completion of a six-month internship and passing the Board Certification Examination. Employment opportunities include rehabilitative environments such as hospitals and special education programs within the framework of the public school system.