Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy in Normal United States | Illinois State University

The Music Therapy program offers educational coursework and hands-on training aligned with the standards set by the American Music Therapy Association. Graduates of this degree program qualify to take the national certification examination to earn the MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified) designation, a requirement for professional practice. Defined by the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy involves the clinical application of research-based musical techniques to achieve personalized objectives within a therapeutic context, administered by a certified professional who has graduated from an accredited music therapy curriculum. Practitioners in this field serve diverse age groups, ranging from newborns in intensive care to elderly patients receiving palliative care. Potential work environments for music therapists span educational institutions, medical centers, long-term care facilities, correctional institutions, private practices, rehab centers, substance abuse treatment facilities, and end-of-life care providers.