The Master of Music (M.M.) with an Area of Emphasis in Music Therapy with Equivalency is designed for students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in music therapy. This program provides comprehensive foundational training to prepare students for entry into the field and eligibility for the board certification exam. Following the required internship, students will continue with advanced coursework that mirrors the curriculum offered to those in the Area of Emphasis in Music Therapy Advanced Standing which is designed for students who already possess a bachelor’s degree in music therapy. These studies include in-depth exploration of clinical practice, research methodologies, and current developments in the field of music therapy.
Students are required to have an undergraduate degree in music to apply for this area of emphasis. Students with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy should complete the Area of Emphasis in Music Therapy Advanced Standing of this degree. At the conclusion of this track, students will complete a graduate project in music therapy that is a non-thesis, non-research-based project. This project is based in expanded implementation and development of clinical practice.
Director of Graduate Studies: Emily Gertsch Senior Lecturer of Music Theory egertsch@uga.edu Graduate Program Administrator: Kathleen Powell musicgrad@uga.edu 706-542-2743