The Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy at CSUSB combines coursework in music performance and theory, psychology, human development, and clinical practice to prepare students for Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC). Music therapists apply structured musical experiences in medical, educational, and community settings to promote growth, rehabilitation, and emotional health for children, adults, and the elderly.
Music Therapy is the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation
- and more (American Music Therapy Association)
Our program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and the National Association of Schools of Music. It requires four years of on-campus coursework (two years for transfer students who enter with an Associate of Arts in Music), with an additional 1–2 semester internship after course completion.
Catalog Description: BA in Music Therapy
Entry into the BA in Music Therapy requires general acceptance to CSUSB (obtained through CSU Apply; please submit the CSU application no later than January 31), as well as an audition and interview, which may be scheduled in person or conducted via video (audition) and zoom (interview). To complete the audition/interview process, please fill out our Music Therapy Entrance form by March 1 and follow the directions within. We will contact you with any further instructions.
What do you already know about music therapy? Do a bit of research (here’s a good site) and consider why you would like to be a music therapist. What has drawn you to this field? |
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Which of your personal musical, educational, and professional skills do you think will be most beneficial as you pursue a career in music therapy? |
Music therapy is applicable in a wide variety of settings. In what type of setting would you most like to serve? What patient groups would you like to serve? |
| Area | Audition Requirements | Audition Date |
|---|---|---|
| Voice | Voice Audition Requirements | TBD |
| Woodwinds | Woodwind Audition Requirements | TBD |
| Brass | Brass Audition Requirements | TBD |
| Percussion | Percussion Audition Requirements | TBD |
| Strings | String Audition Requirements | TBD |
| Keyboard | Piano & Organ Audition Requirements | TBD |
Questions? Contact Dr. Jessica Getman, Interim Music Therapy Coordinator, jessica.getman@csusb.edu.