Overview

Students accepted into the M.M. Music Therapy from Ohio University receive a comprehensive education in music and music therapy skills through classroom study, supervised community placements, with opportunities to conduct research.

Career Opportunities

All degree programs, undergraduate and graduate, are fully accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Students who complete the graduate program in music therapy at Ohio University receive top-level jobs including in higher education and administrative positions in clinical facilities.
Ohio University offers the Master of Music degree for students who have an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy and have earned their MT-BC and Master's plus Equivalency Degree for Students who have an undergraduate degree in Music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Music Therapy Practicum

Research in Music Therapy

Clinical Practice in Music Therapy

Seminar in Music Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be accepted into the graduate program in music therapy, an applicant must first be accepted into the Ohio University Graduate School. The Ohio University School of Music requires all graduate applicants to have an undergraduate degree in music to be considered for admittance.
Audition on your primary instrument.
Have an interview with a music therapy faculty. This can be scheduled on SKYPE for convenience or in person. During the interview, you will need to demonstrate skills on piano, voice, and/or guitar.
Provide a written essay on why you think you would be a good candidate in the graduate program. This and a current resume should be sent to the School of Music office.

A degree-seeking application must include:

Appropriate application fee
Academic transcripts
Resume or CV
Evidence of English Proficiency (non-native speakers of English only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37842 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37842 USD / year

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In-State

20162 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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