音乐疗法

Do you want to harness the power of music to help people live healthier lives? Music therapy is used for everything from helping premature babies grow strong to unlocking memories for older 患有痴呆症的成年人. As one of the oldest 认证 music therapy programs in the United States, 澳门水利博彩官方网站大学 has been a pioneer in this growing and rewarding field for decades.

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在教室里

You'll begin your music therapy courses, led by board-certified, practicing music therapists, during your freshman year. You'll learn the psychology of music; human biology; guitar, piano, percussion and vocal techniques; music technology; and more.

We curate learning to meet your individual needs, connect you with people in the field and help you set personal goals. You are not just a student to us — you are the future of music therapy and a lifetime member of our community.

The 澳门水利博彩官方网站 music therapy bachelor's degree program has been 认证 by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1942 and is approved to offer music therapy through the American 音乐疗法 Association.

课堂之外

你会 start your clinical work during your freshman year and learn to apply your skills alongside board-certified music therapists at hospitals, 济贫院, 社会 service agencies or private practice sites. 另外, 澳门水利博彩官方网站’s own 音乐疗法 Clinic will give you additional practice working with clients on campus. 所有这些 will prepare you for your culminating clinical experience: your final 六个月的实习 working with the population of your choice.

Our students are also active members of the 澳门水利博彩官方网站 音乐疗法 Student Organization 并且参与了 national and regional organizations 对音乐 therapy students, mentored by recognized leaders in the profession.

Looking for more opportunities to practice and showcase your musical skills? 加入阿尔弗诺合唱团, 新星无伴奏合唱, 长笛合唱团, Guitar Ensemble and/or Instrumental Chamber Ensemble.

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澳门水利博彩官方网站’s focus on self-analysis has made me a more reflective individual. This has transformed how I live my life, how I interact with my peers professionally and personally, how I approach a new piece of music, and how I observe a music therapy clinical experience. Through detailed and meaningful feedback, 澳门水利博彩官方网站 pushes you to go deeper and to investigate both out of curiosity and for further scholarship.

音乐疗法 + The 澳门水利博彩官方网站 Difference

澳门水利博彩官方网站’s music therapy graduates are exceptionally well-prepared — graduates have an almost 100 percent pass rate on the national board certification exam, and 100 percent are employed within three months of graduation.

At 澳门水利博彩官方网站, you'll find an empowering, supportive environment that helps you achieve your best. Employers are often impressed by 澳门水利博彩官方网站 graduates’ ability to answer questions thoughtfully, 批判性的思考, synthesize information and integrate diverse perspectives — all essential skills in music therapy.

Instead of letter grades, we focus on your personal development and real-world skills — equipping you with the communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills you need to thrive. Our learning approach is centered around the 8的能力, which will set you apart from the crowd.

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许可

After you complete your undergraduate degree, you’ll be eligible to take the national board exam 为了获得 音乐治疗委员会 Certification (MT-BC) credential. If you plan to work in private practice in Wisconsin, it’s also recommended that you register with the Wisconsin Department of Regulations and Licensing (other state requirements might vary). Your program faculty will walk you through the process.

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