Master of Music in Music Therapy
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Study Level
Masters
The University of Kentucky School of Music houses Kentucky’s first and only graduate program in music therapy. Students who have an undergraduate degree in music therapy may pursue the 30-credit hour Master of Music in Music Therapy degree, which includes a thesis or clinical project. A combined equivalency/master degree program is available for students without an undergraduate degree in music therapy. Advanced clinical training opportunities are available at UK HealthCare and in the Lexington community. Clinical Opportunities During music therapy treatment, a board certified music therapist uses music-based techniques to address individualized non-musical goals within a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy is used to: Promote wellness Manage stress Alleviate pain Express feelings Enhance memory and cognition Improve communication Improve coping skills Promote physical rehabilitation Music therapy students at UK have opportunities to conduct pre-internship and advanced clinical work with music therapists at UK HealthCare and in the Lexington community, including the following settings: Medical treatment units (pediatric and adult) Behavioral health treatment units A public school system An early childhood center Elder care facilities Music wellness programs, including mUsiKcare
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Study Level
Masters
The University of Kentucky School of Music houses Kentucky’s first and only graduate program in music therapy. Students who have an undergraduate degree in music therapy may pursue the 30-credit hour Master of Music in Music Therapy degree, which includes a thesis or clinical project. A combined equivalency/master degree program is available for students without an undergraduate degree in music therapy. Advanced clinical training opportunities are available at UK HealthCare and in the Lexington community. Clinical Opportunities During music therapy treatment, a board certified music therapist uses music-based techniques to address individualized non-musical goals within a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy is used to: Promote wellness Manage stress Alleviate pain Express feelings Enhance memory and cognition Improve communication Improve coping skills Promote physical rehabilitation Music therapy students at UK have opportunities to conduct pre-internship and advanced clinical work with music therapists at UK HealthCare and in the Lexington community, including the following settings: Medical treatment units (pediatric and adult) Behavioral health treatment units A public school system An early childhood center Elder care facilities Music wellness programs, including mUsiKcare
Admission Requirements
6.5+
115+
79+
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution of higher learning. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages. Other English language requirements: a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based).
Jan-2000
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