Eligibility for Programs in Music Therapy
Eligibility for Graduate Degree Program in Music Therapy
Prospective students of Sam Houston's music therapy masters degree program are the music therapy graduates (with board eligibility) who would like to pursue an advanced degree or current board-certified music therapists who would like to enhance their understanding of advanced music therapy theories and improve their practice with solid research experience and accomplished musicianship.
Eligibility for Master Equivalency Program in Music Therapy
Combination Masters/Equivalency program is offered for the individuals who have already completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline (not in music therapy), yet who are wishing to pursue graduate studies in music therapy. Students are required to compete the following courses before entering the master equivalency degree program: Music Theory; Musicianship; Music Literature; Music History; Conducting; Applied Lessons (6 semesters), Performing Ensembles (6 semesters), Piano Competency and Introduction to Psychology. If any of the prerequisite courses have not yet been completed, they can be taken at the Sam Houston State University. Following completion of music therapy courses and six months of music therapy internship, students are eligible to take the music therapy board certification exam.