Music Therapy, Master of Music Therapy (MMT)
The Master of Music Therapy is a 36 credit program or a 48 credit (counseling concentration) program. Students will be expected either to have completed a bachelor’s degree in music therapy or to complete the equivalency coursework in music therapy prior to taking the MMT requirements.
SRU’s Music Therapy Program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Students completing this program are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam to obtain the Music Therapist- Board Certified (MT-BC) credential. Pennsylvania does not require state licensing; however, if you are interested in practicing in another state, please contact the licensing board in that state.
Program Learning Outcomes
The overall goal of the program is to prepare professional music therapists to work in the rapidly-expanding field of music therapy by providing students with the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of their knowledge and skills in music therapy. This overall goal will be met through the following goals:
- Master of Music Therapy Program Objectives:
- Advanced knowledge of, and skills in, music therapy theory (G1, G2, G3)
- Advanced knowledge of, and skills in, music therapy clinical practice, in the areas of: (G1, G2, G3)
- Clinical supervision
- Clinical administration
- Advanced clinical skills
- Advanced knowledge of, and skills in, music therapy research (G1, G2, G3)
- Advanced knowledge of, and skills in, musical and artistic skills for music therapy (G1, G2, G3)
- Advanced knowledge of, and skills in, personal development and professional role (G1, G2, G3)
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Curriculum Guide
36 Credit MMT
21 credits in Core Music Therapy Courses. 12 credits in electives. 3 credits of thesis/final project. A comprehensive exam is required in addition to the completion of the coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Music Therapy Courses | ||
| MUSI 604 | Reading Music Therapy Research | 3 |
| MUSI 606 | Clinical Assessment: Principles, Procedures, and Tools | 3 |
| MUSI 607 | Cultural and Social Foundations of Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 608 | Theories of Supervision in Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 610 | Ethical and Professional Issues in MT and Related Fields | 3 |
| MUSI 611 | Social Justice Approaches to Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 705 | Advanced Music Therapy Practicum | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Selected Topics | ||
| Designing Music Therapy Research | ||
| Medical Music Therapy | ||
| Music Psychotherapy | ||
| Systems Thinking in Music Therapy | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Advanced Music Therapy Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Thesis or Final Project | ||
| MUSI 650 | Final Project | 3 |
| or MUSI 800 | Final Thesis | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
48 Credit MMT
18 credits in Core Music Therapy Courses. 6 credits in advanced music therapy clinical work. 9 credits in electives. 12 credits in Counseling. 3 credits thesis/final project. A comprehensive exam is required in addition to the completion of the coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Music Therapy Courses | ||
| MUSI 604 | Reading Music Therapy Research | 3 |
| MUSI 606 | Clinical Assessment: Principles, Procedures, and Tools | 3 |
| MUSI 607 | Cultural and Social Foundations of Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 608 | Theories of Supervision in Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 610 | Ethical and Professional Issues in MT and Related Fields | 3 |
| MUSI 611 | Social Justice Approaches to Music Therapy | 3 |
| Advanced Clinical Skills | ||
| MUSI 705 | Advanced Music Therapy Practicum | 3 |
| MUSI 750 | Advanced Music Therapy Internship | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 Credits -- Music Therapy Courses are recommended as priority | 9 | |
| Selected Topics | ||
| Designing Music Therapy Research | ||
| Medical Music Therapy | ||
| Music Psychotherapy | ||
| Systems Thinking in Music Therapy | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Contextual Dimensions of Diagnosis | ||
| Advanced Adult Counseling | ||
| Advanced Addictions Counseling | ||
| Advanced Counseling Theory and Practice | ||
| Assessment in Counseling | ||
| Advanced Youth Counseling | ||
| Selected Topics | ||
| Counseling Courses | ||
| CDEV 629 | Helping Relationships in Music Therapy | 3 |
| or CDEV 614 | Helping Relationships | |
| CDEV 633 | Career and Lifestyle Development for Music Therapy | 3 |
| or CDEV 603 | Career Development and Counseling | |
| CDEV 635 | Lifespan Development for Music Therapy | 3 |
| or CDEV 610 | Lifespan Development | |
| CDEV 637 | Group Counseling for Music Therapists | 3 |
| or CDEV 612 | Group Counseling | |
| Thesis or Final Project | ||
| MUSI 650 | Final Project | 3 |
| or MUSI 800 | Final Thesis | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major Code: 9MMT/COUN
Revised: 10.31.2023
UCC 10.24.2023
Recommended Course Sequence
Even-Year Start Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MUSI 604 | Reading Music Therapy Research | 3 |
| MUSI 607 | Cultural and Social Foundations of Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 610 | Ethical and Professional Issues in MT and Related Fields | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 605 | Designing Music Therapy Research | 3 |
| MUSI 613 | Music Psychotherapy | 3 |
| MUSI 705 | Advanced Music Therapy Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSI 606 | Clinical Assessment: Principles, Procedures, and Tools | 3 |
| MUSI 608 | Theories of Supervision in Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 614 | Systems Thinking in Music Therapy | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 611 | Social Justice Approaches to Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 612 | Medical Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 750 | Advanced Music Therapy Internship | 3 |
| MUSI 800 or MUSI 650 |
Final Thesis or Final Project |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours** | 39 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code:
Revised Date: 07.29.2021
Odd-Year Start Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MUSI 606 | Clinical Assessment: Principles, Procedures, and Tools | 3 |
| MUSI 608 | Theories of Supervision in Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 614 | Systems Thinking in Music Therapy | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 611 | Social Justice Approaches to Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 612 | Medical Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 705 | Advanced Music Therapy Practicum | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSI 604 | Reading Music Therapy Research | 3 |
| MUSI 607 | Cultural and Social Foundations of Music Therapy | 3 |
| MUSI 610 | Ethical and Professional Issues in MT and Related Fields | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSI 605 | Designing Music Therapy Research | 3 |
| MUSI 613 | Music Psychotherapy | 3 |
| MUSI 750 | Advanced Music Therapy Internship | 3 |
| MUSI 800 or MUSI 650 |
Final Thesis or Final Project |
3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours** | 39 | |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 9MMT
Revised Date: 07.29.21