Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Music Therapy in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
|
Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,360
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music in Music Therapy program prepares students to become expert practitioners with specialized skills in musical interventions for therapy. This curriculum combines rigorous coursework in musical studies, behavioral sciences, therapeutic techniques, and research methods. Earning an MM in this field enables graduates to pursue leadership roles in arts therapy programs, academic positions in higher education, and opportunities to contribute to the field through research publications. Students holding a bachelor's degree in music can complete any required undergraduate music therapy coursework concurrently with their graduate studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. A student applying to this program must-
Have completed an undergraduate degree in music (or the equivalent for international students) and earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate enrollment.
Fill out a School of Music application (included within the university application).
Include three current letters of recommendation
Submit a live or recorded performance audition on your primary applied instrument. Suggested repertoire may be found under the music studios area for your specific instrument/voice.
Write a comprehensive biographical statement of approximately 250 words.
Interview with the faculty. English translation(s) of official transcript(s), verified with fresh seals and signatures. An official English Language Exam Score
The minimum iBT TOEFL score is 90. The minimum overall IELTS score is 6.5.
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. A student applying to this program must-
Have completed an undergraduate degree in music (or the equivalent for international students) and earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate enrollment.
Fill out a School of Music application (included within the university application).
Include three current letters of recommendation
Submit a live or recorded performance audition on your primary applied instrument. Suggested repertoire may be found under the music studios area for your specific instrument/voice.
Write a comprehensive biographical statement of approximately 250 words.
Interview with the faculty. English translation(s) of official transcript(s), verified with fresh seals and signatures. An official English Language Exam Score
The minimum iBT TOEFL score is 90. The minimum overall IELTS score is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
15,360