Master of Music in Music Therapy
Started in 1951, Ohio University's Music Therapy Department is among the first institutions of higher learning to offer a bachelor's degree in music therapy. The graduate program in music therapy was started in 1987 as a vibrant learning community. The program fosters compassionate, creative, and critically thinking individuals who strive to make meaningful change in communities through music.
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Music Therapy at Ohio University. Students who are accepted into our master's program will engage in graduate level music therapy coursework (34 credits) with more depth and focus on advanced professional competencies, with opportunities to expand their own interests and skills with faculty support.
Mission Statement
The Ohio University Music Therapy Program provides an engaging student-centered experience by integrating a community-based framework to empower each student to develop effective and ethical music therapy practice.
Vision Statement
To be a space for inspiring social change through community relationships grounded in meaningful music experiences.
Ohio University offers the following options:
- Master of Music in Music Therapy degree (34 credits) for students who have an undergraduate degree in music therapy and who have earned the MT-BC credential. See the curriculum and requirements.
- Master of Music degree plus Music Therapy Equivalency for students who have an undergraduate degree in music, but not music therapy. Undergraduate credits and other requirements needed will be reviewed on an individual basis with Director of Music Therapy.
Our undergraduate and graduate music therapy programs are fully accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Students who complete the graduate program in music therapy at Ohio University receive:
- Top-level jobs in higher education, research, and administrative positions in high profile hospital systems.
Our alumni notably:
- Obtain leadership roles in regional and national organizations.
- Create thriving music therapy businesses.
- Initiate and create new music therapy employment opportunities.
- Contribute to research through a variety of educational and clinical arenas.
- Foster innovative community programs.
