Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Music Therapy and Counseling in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
62,775
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The 90-quarter-credit Master of Arts in Music Therapy and Counseling combines advanced music therapy studies with comprehensive counseling education, featuring practical clinical training and research components to equip students for diverse professional opportunities in music therapy. The program's faculty consists of passionate music therapy experts alongside creative arts therapists, clinical psychologists, and counseling instructors, delivering a curriculum that explores both traditional and cutting-edge music therapy techniques and mental health theories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or above on all previous coursework.
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended
Transcripts must show coursebycourse grades and degree conferrals If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Essay
The admissions essay is an important part of the application and writing proficiency assessment process Please describe in 300-750 words the role of music in your development and family and how your life path led you to music therapy
Three letters of recommendation are required
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended
Transcripts must show coursebycourse grades and degree conferrals If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Essay
The admissions essay is an important part of the application and writing proficiency assessment process Please describe in 300-750 words the role of music in your development and family and how your life path led you to music therapy
Three letters of recommendation are required
Tuition
USD
62,775