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Music Therapy Equivalency

Â鶹´«Ã½'s music therapy equivalency certificate program is designed for the Â鶹´«Ã½ who already has a bachelor's degree in music, or comparable program, and would like to complete coursework needed to become a professional music therapist. Under this program, the Â鶹´«Ã½ only takes the course required for certification and need not complete a second bachelor's degree in music therapy. Although a minimum residency of two years is suggested, not including an internship, course requirements may be completed in less time depending on the Â鶹´«Ã½'s past college work. 

Admissions requirements include:

  • A Bachelor of Music degree or other bachelor’s degree with at least 54 semester hours in music.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Demonstration of performance skills on primary instrument, voice, piano and optionally guitar.
Beyond the classroom

A six-month internship in music therapy begins after the completion of coursework. The American Music Therapy Association and WMU have established specific regulations and procedures that must be followed as Â鶹´«Ã½s investigate and select an internship site. To be in compliance with current standards, internships must be completed within two years of a Â鶹´«Ã½'s last semester on campus.

After you graduate

Recent WMU graduates with certificates in music therapy equivalency can work as:

  • Counselors
  • Teachers
  • Therapists

Among the organizations they work for are:

  • Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Private practices
  • Schools
Where is the program offered?
  • Kalamazoo
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