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This degree and credential allows an individual to work as a music therapist anywhere in the country. The equivalency program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in music and who want to become a board certified music therapist. This program requires a minimum of two semesters of work plus the required internship.
To enter the Bachelor's program in music therapy, a prospective student must apply to ASU for general admission, apply to the School of Music, and pass a playing audition on their major instrument or voice area. Contact the School of Music Director of Admissions for information on application procedures and audition requirements. Equivalency students need to contact the Director of Music Therapy, Professor Barbara J. Crowe directly for admission into the equivalency program.
The Bachelor's degree in music therapy requires 74 hours in music including 6 semesters of study on major instrument or voice, ensemble participation, music theory and music history. These hours also involve 10 hours of functional music classes including class guitar and class percussion and 22 hours of course work specifically in music therapy including Introduction to Music Therapy, Music Therapy as a Behavioral Science, Music in Recreation, Music Therapy Techniques I & II, Psychology of Music, Music Therapy in Group Process, and Music Therapy Repertoire. Additional hours in general studies include courses in statistics, psychology, special education, anatomy and physiology, and dance.
For more information contact:
Professor Barbara J. Crowe, MT-BC
Music Therapy Area Coordinator
Arizona State University
School of Music
Box 870405
Tempe AZ 85287-0405
480-965-7413
e-mail: Barbara.J.Crowe@asu.edu
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