The Master of Art degree program in Music Therapy provides students with the opportunity for board-certified music therapists to advanced their knowledge and skills. Advanced training and specialization opportunities are vital to the growth and development of the bachelor's level music therapist. The MA in Music Therapy at Cleveland State University provides advanced music therapy training as well as interdisciplinary specialization in a chosen track: health care administration, special education, health sciences, or mental health.
Proof of an earned Bachelor's degree in music therapy OR bachelor's degree in music with music therapy equivalency; Proof of a minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate/equivalency music therapy program; Earned MT-BC credential (Music Therapist - Board Certified); Submission of a sample of scholarly writing on a chosen music therapy topic (e.g., literature review or other scholarly paper completed for a previous collegiate course; journal article submission; book chapter; clinical monograph; etc.). IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section. TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 and at least 17 in each section. Candidates who successfully complete the requirements will be invited to interview with graduate music therapy faculty.
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