Pathway to Music Therapy

Students interested in applying to graduate programs in Music Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy should major in Music (Performance Concentration) and complete a Psychology Minor (optional, but highly recommended).

Students are strongly encouraged to select courses and ensembles that develop proficiency in voice, guitar, and piano. Additional experience in percussion/world percussion might also prove advantageous.

Area schools with graduate programs in Music Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy include:

• Lesley University, MA Expressive Arts Therapy program
• SUNY- New Paltz, NY Music Therapy program
• Nazareth College, Rochester, NY Music Therapy program