B.M. Music Therapy
Program Director: Feilin Hsiao, Music Therapy Faculty.
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Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese translations.
A Unique Career Opportunity
As one of the fastest growing health professions, Music Therapy is listed as one of the 100 best careers in today's job market. Growth exceeds the number of new music therapists entering the profession.
Music therapy is an established health care and human service profession using music to improve quality of life by optimizing health and wellness and addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses. Highly trained and nationally certified music therapists use music and music interventions in a focused and concentrated manner for healing and change, building on the inherent qualities of music to influence physical, emotional, cognitive, and social responses.
Music therapists
- value musicianship and musical skills
- enjoy music as an integral part of your work
- make a difference in the lives of people
Frequently Asked Questions are available from the American Music Therapy Association.
Music Therapy as rehabilation on ABC News.
Program Options
The undergraduate program is for students interested in a bachelor’s degree and professional certification as a Board-Certified Music Therapist (see requirements: The Certification Board for Music Therapists).
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- Bachelor’s Degree First-year college or undergraduate transfer students.
- Certification (Equivalency) Program Those with bachelor’s degrees in music or other areas.
- Certification (Equivalency) Program Plus Master’s Degree Work toward a graduate degree after completing the Certification requirements.
Admission
Applicants are required to audition on their principal instrument. Please visit the Conservatory for further details.
Contact 
Dr. Hsiao with specific questions regarding the music therapy program.