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Earn your music therapy degree at Marywood University and discover how the power of music can break through physical, verbal, and emotional barriers. A music therapy bachelor’s degree prepares you to transform lives through evidence-based clinical practice, creative expression, and compassionate care.
If you’re wondering how to become a music therapist, Marywood’s comprehensive music therapy program gives you the education, clinical experience, and music therapy certification preparation you need for a successful career.
Marywood’s music therapy major is one of the oldest in the country, established in 1979. As part of our highly regarded allied health offerings, the program is consistently recognized among the best degree programs in the Northeast and across the nation.
Our competency-based curriculum prepares you for a professional career through:
Extensive hands-on learning
Faculty mentorship
Real-world clinical training
Interdisciplinary healthcare experiences
1,200+ Hours of Clinical Training
Your music therapy bachelor’s degree includes a minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training, ensuring you graduate career-ready.
Pre-Internship Experience
Work with at least three different populations while completing your music therapy coursework. These supervised field placements build the skills required for internship and entry-level practice.
Internship
Your internship is a culminating, in-depth clinical experience. Students may choose from:
Marywood-affiliated internship sites
The national roster of AMTA-approved programs
All placements are completed in collaboration with your music therapy advisor to align with your professional goals.
Graduates of Marywood’s music therapy degree program are eligible to sit for the National Board Certification Examination for Music Therapists through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
After passing the exam, you’ll earn the Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential — the nationally recognized standard for professional practice.
Students and graduates may also pursue professional membership with the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), opening doors to:
Hospitals and healthcare systems
Schools and early intervention programs
Mental health and rehabilitation centers
Community and private practice settings
If you’re passionate about music and helping others, Marywood’s music therapy program gives you the clinical training, academic excellence, and certification preparation to turn that passion into a meaningful career.
Take the first step toward becoming a board-certified music therapist with a music therapy degree from Marywood University.
The equivalency program is regarded as entry-level, and students earn undergraduate credit for courses. The degree equivalency is for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and seek board certification for professional practice as a music therapist.
Hands-on, one-on-one clinical experience in our Music Therapy Clinic under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist
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Explore the vibrant community and endless opportunities that await you at Marywood. Attend one of our special events designed specially for you to learn more about Marywood's degree programs, dedicated faculty, and welcoming campus.
Weekday Visits »Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
The Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Therapy is Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / National Association for Music Education (NAfME) / Pennsylvania Music Education Association (PMEA).
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