Degree Programs
B.M. in Music Therapy
Music therapy programs at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts have, since 1975, provided a breadth of expertise in the mentorship of student music therapists. Our program is fully accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and National Association of Schools of Music. ÃÛÌÒ½´is a comprehensive university and therefore provides an interdisciplinary approach to music therapy training. Students in our program gain knowledge in music theory, history and performance while being trained in music therapy, research and psychology. ÃÛÌÒ½´Music Therapy students may complete a . Six clinical practicum placements prepare students for a wide variety of internships, job settings and client populations. An internship, taken off-site after senior level coursework, fulfills the comprehensive clinical training requirements. Graduates may then apply to sit for the exam administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Upon successful completion of the exam, the credential MT-BC may then be used. A special benefit of the music therapy program at ÃÛÌÒ½´is its small size; students receive individual attention, mentoring, and personal supervision.
All undergraduate music degrees include a balanced curriculum of music theory, aural skills, music history, pedagogy and interesting elective courses together with a well-rounded general college curriculum. These courses provide a solid foundation for a lifetime of continued learning, creativity and artistic fulfillment.
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