Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Music Therapy in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,229
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Temple University's PhD program offers an authentic doctoral degree in Music Therapy. Unlike programs where music therapy is just a minor, elective, or dissertation focus, this program establishes Music Therapy as the primary discipline with dedicated advanced coursework, complemented by research, music, and health-related studies. The objective is to transform seasoned clinicians into accomplished scholars capable of advancing research and theory through:
training individuals in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for theory development, and
cultivating specialized skills in academic instruction and clinical supervision.
After rigorous evaluation, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has granted plan approval to this pioneering U.S. program. Four internationally acclaimed music therapy experts guide the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Related Discipline: A master's degree in Music, Music Education, Music Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Health Studies, or Psychology is required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in any music-related field is required.
Statement of Goals: Share your professional goals, which must be clearly articulated, feasible, relevant to the needs of the profession, and appropriate to the program at Temple.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
PTE Academic: 68
Prescreening Video and Audition: Applicants submit a prescreening video via Acceptd. This recording may contain representative movements of the audition material, with the majority of the material having been recorded within the last 12 months. Video recordings of accompanied works must have piano or orchestral accompaniment.
If preliminary approval is granted, an in-person live audition is arranged. Audition repertoire requirements include:
Two major works in a major performance medium.
Two standard or popular songs sung with own piano accompaniment.
Two standard or popular songs sung with own guitar accompaniment.
Sight-sing and sight-harmonize tunes from a fake book, using both piano and guitar for accompaniment, and sight-read simple piano pieces.
Note that video recordings alone are not acceptable for admission, except in the case of students living outside the United States. In this case, applicants must submit a video recording of complete works.
Resume: Current resume required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in any music-related field is required.
Statement of Goals: Share your professional goals, which must be clearly articulated, feasible, relevant to the needs of the profession, and appropriate to the program at Temple.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
PTE Academic: 68
Prescreening Video and Audition: Applicants submit a prescreening video via Acceptd. This recording may contain representative movements of the audition material, with the majority of the material having been recorded within the last 12 months. Video recordings of accompanied works must have piano or orchestral accompaniment.
If preliminary approval is granted, an in-person live audition is arranged. Audition repertoire requirements include:
Two major works in a major performance medium.
Two standard or popular songs sung with own piano accompaniment.
Two standard or popular songs sung with own guitar accompaniment.
Sight-sing and sight-harmonize tunes from a fake book, using both piano and guitar for accompaniment, and sight-read simple piano pieces.
Note that video recordings alone are not acceptable for admission, except in the case of students living outside the United States. In this case, applicants must submit a video recording of complete works.
Resume: Current resume required.
Tuition
USD
24,229