MA in Music Therapy
Wartburg College
Key Information
Campus location
Waverly, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
18 - 36 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 2,300 / per credit
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Introduction
Wartburg is the only Iowa private college to offer advanced music therapy degrees
Our faculty are committed to mentoring you in your growth as a music therapist and in helping you deepen and broaden your understanding of what it means to use music therapeutically in a diverse, pluralistic society. The M.A. in music therapy prepares music therapists to work effectively within a multicultural environment and enhances their current work be it in private practice, medical settings, nursing homes, mental health facilities or populations experiencing cultural changes or mass trauma. The core program deepens the theoretical, philosophical and ethical frameworks of music therapy that not only inform practice but also provide support for important advocacy roles within the healthcare environment. Students in this program will also receive the BMGIM Level I training. The capstone course is MU699 which is the final writing and defense of your research project.
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Option #1: Master of Arts in Music Therapy
The Master of Arts in Music Therapy program offers advanced competencies for credentialed music therapists or those who have completed a bachelor’s degree program in music therapy. The graduate program offers depth and breadth of knowledge per the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Advanced Competencies. The MA-MT program capstone achievement is a research /clinical project that is supported by interdisciplinary studies in research methodology and psychological and sociological perspectives. Master of Arts students will deepen and broaden their professional work through advanced clinical improvisation, peer supervision, ethnomusicology, advanced theoretical perspectives in music therapy, and Level I of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. A full-time student can expect to be 1.5 years in the program.
MA-MT Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from a regionally accredited college/university.
- Evidence of board certification or board eligibility letter from the previous academic program.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00* from degree-granting college/university.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00* in all music therapy coursework.
- Music competency screening (live or taped) demonstrates musical abilities appropriate for professional music therapists.
- Two musical pieces of contrasting moods and/or styles with your Major instrument.
- Two further pieces that are sung while accompanying yourself on a) piano and b) guitar.
- Two letters of recommendation with at least one from a previous music therapy faculty person.
- A personal statement (1-3) pages which address the following topics:
- Your education and professional experience and how this has prepared you for graduate study in music therapy.
- Your career goals and objectives in music therapy and how you envision the Wartburg MA-MT will assist you in achieving these objectives.
- Your personal reflection on what makes you a good candidate for an advanced degree in music therapy.
- Curriculum vitae or resume including any relevant educational and professional experience.
- Interview with graduate admissions committee in person or via online technology.
Letters of recommendation must be received directly from references.
For students whose first language is not English, test scores from either TOEFL (minimum score of 550 paper-based or 80 internet-based) or IELTS (minimum score of 6.5) must be submitted.
Acceptance into the Master of Arts in Music Therapy program is determined by the graduate admissions committee and is provisional on satisfactory completion of the pre-requisite coursework, pre-internship, and internship fieldwork. Applicants will be notified in writing of their admission status in a timely manner.
Option #2: Equivalency + Master of Arts in Music Therapy
Combined Equivalency Plus Master of Arts in Music Therapy (EP MA-MT)
The Combined Equivalency Plus Master of Arts in Music Therapy program is intended for those who have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in music and wish to pursue a career in music therapy. Candidates for this program complete the curriculum established to meet the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Professional Competencies, including practicum experiences and internships. The graduate program offers depth and breadth of knowledge per the AMTA Advanced Competencies. Some bachelor-level courses may be taken simultaneously with master-level coursework in any given semester if the supportive course pre-requisites are fulfilled (note that the internship is a prerequisite for all advanced music therapy courses) Courses are taken for the bachelor’s degree requirements in music therapy, including the internship, will not apply toward the master’s degree. A full-time student can expect 2.5-3.0 years to complete the EP MA-MT.
Program Outcome
Student Learning Outcomes
Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Music Therapy and the Combined Equivalency Plus Master of Arts in Music Therapy will:
- Apply AMTA Advanced Competencies with breadth (i.e., scope or range) and depth (i.e., levels of complexity).
- Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology and psychology with music therapy theoretical perspectives that advance music therapy practice, education, and research in a diverse global community.
- Reflect, synthesize and summarize one’s approach and particular area of specialization in the field of music therapy.
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