Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy Jazz in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Build the groundwork for supporting and rehabilitating patients through music with Temple University's Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Therapy Jazz program at the Boyer College of Music and Dance. This four-year, 130-credit undergraduate program combines academic studies with hands-on clinical training, culminating in a supervised internship. Graduates gain the qualifications to pursue professional certification, enabling them to practice music therapy across diverse environments such as hospitals, senior care centers, correctional facilities, schools, and community programs. The program holds full accreditation from the American Music Therapy Association. Discover how jazz music contributes to patients' emotional and physical healing. Alongside practical internships, coursework covers applied music, music history, theory, and psychology, strengthening both clinical abilities and musical expertise. Specialized classes explore ethical considerations, therapeutic techniques, and research methodologies. After completing the four-and-a-half-year curriculum, students become eligible to sit for the Certification Board for Music Therapists' national exam and pursue professional credentials.