Music Therapy Graduate Program Overview
Available at the Milledgeville Campus.
Degree Requirements
The online Master of Music Therapy program provides the opportunity
to acquire an advanced theoretical, research, and practical base
for meeting the changing needs of the people served by the
profession. The Master of Music Therapy degree advances
students from competencies achieved in undergraduate studies
to competencies which are in depth, analytic, interdisciplinary, and
global. Applicants to the music therapy program must have completed
a bachelors degree in music therapy, including an internship in
an approved program, or have completed a degree equivalency
program, including an internship in an approved program and have
shown evidence of certification with the CBMT or be listed in the
Music Therapy Registry for non-board-certified music therapists.
At Your Fingertips
The Master of Music Therapy Program is designed with today's music therapists in mind. Those who are interested in pursuing music therapy graduate studies but are unable to because of their practice, family, or other life commitments are ideal candidates for this program.
This is possible through:
1. Asynchronous Learning
- Online - Web-based
- Videoconferencing
- Virtual learning communities
2. Accommodates full-time employment
3. Degree Equivalency/Master of Music Therapy joint enrollment option
4. Unique Options of Study
- Degree Equivalency/Master of Music Therapy (MMT)
The Degree Equivalency/Master of Music Therapy program is intended for non music therapists with undergraduate music degrees. The Degree Equivalency portion must be completed on campus and comprises individualized guided study built on previous studies and experience to meet requirements for national board certification. It is followed by the off-campus Master of Music Therapy (MMT) program.
- Developmental Disabilities (Special Education) Concentration
The supportive field courses must include appropriate EEX, psychology, and Creative Arts Therapies courses.
- General Track/Administration
Supportive field courses music include related courses in supervision, administration, psychology, and sociology.
- Mental/Physical Health Concentration
The supportive field courses must include related courses in Psychology, Health Sciences, & Sociology.
- Multicultural/International Concentration
The supportive field courses must include: HSC 575 Application of Transcultural Principles in International Health Care, SOC 544 Race & Ethnic Relations.
- Women's Issues Concentration
The supportive field courses must include: SOC 544 Race & Ethnic Relations, WMS 501 Psychology of Women, & WMS512 Women's Social & Health Issues.
Learning Resources
Specific questions regarding textbooks should be directed to (478) 445-7303. For additional information, visit the bookstore website. Library services are available to all students, regardless of where they are enrolled. Each enrolled student has an official e-mail account for university communications and announcements with which to communicate with library staff. GCSU faculty, staff, and students use a barcode system to provide library services. Send an e-mail to circ@gcsu.edu or call (478) 445-4047, or (478) 445-0975; the staff will make getting a barcode a simple process and will link your barcode to your registration record. Research and reference assistance is provided by phone (478) 445-0979. Reference librarians provide assistance with research and the over 100 electronic databases through GALILEO. For additional information, visit the library homepage.
Accreditation
Graduate studies in music therapy at GCSU are approved by the National Association of Schools for Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Contact Information
Dr. Chesley Mercado
Campus Box 67
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-2645
Fax (478) 445-2645
chesley.mercado@gcsu.edu
