Overview

Key facts:

All of these courses include applied work and students have the opportunity to complete professional level writing in the thesis seminar, two relevant electives and a final thesis. The Master of Arts (MA) in Music - Music Therapy program at the Montclair State University has been known as a comprehensive, eclectic music therapy program since 1969.
We take pride in the ability to provide you with excellent clinical placement experiences, careful academic advisement and nationally and internationally known faculty within the music therapy program, the music school and other departments you may wish to explore such as gerontology, child life, psychology, learning disabilities, special education and behavioral neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Therapy
Therapy and Observation Skills for Music Therapy
Methods and Materials in Music Therapy
Music Therapy with Children
Music Therapy with Adults
Psychological Foundations of Music
Internship in Music Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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More details

Application Deadline: Rolling admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Duolingo English Test

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Art Therapy View 1080 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcript: One from each college attended.
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation: Two.
Standardized Test Scores: GRE (see test waiver policies). Beginning with applications for a program beginning in the Spring 2021 semester, the GRE will no longer be required for admission, regardless of undergraduate GPA.
Students holding degrees from non-US institutions must request a course-by-course transcript evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or by Educated Choices. TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or Duolingo English Test are required for applicants to any program who earned their degree in a country where English is not the official language. Please check our International Applicants page for more information and for our current TOEFL/IELTS Waiver Policy.

Tuition Fee

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International

18100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 905 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

16180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 809 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

16180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 809 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Montclair

1673 - 4118 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music - Music Therapy.

Available Scholarships

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