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Bachelor of Music Therapy

University of Dayton

  • Dayton, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Dayton campus

About the program

A clinical music degree preparing board-certified music therapists.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain the principal concepts and methods of Music Therapy. Apply knowledge involving degree on the clinical. Interpret relevant information
  • Work on discipline-specific assignments
  • And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • School music therapist
  • Gerontology specialist
  • Mental health clinician
  • Medical music therapist

Curriculum

  • Degree on the clinical
  • Evidence-based use of music interventions
  • With a board-certified music therapist supervising clinical training at every session across four years. Students take lessons
  • Learn piano
  • Guitar and percussion
  • Perform in ensembles and run sessions in community settings and the campus clinic.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with official transcripts (certified English translation)
  • Transfer applicants submit a course evaluation
  • Test scores optional
  • English proof (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 70
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE 50)
  • Financial documents for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts (certified English translation), Transfer applicants submit a TEC divisional course evaluation, First-year financial documentation for F-1.

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Secondary School Completion Certificate.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: fall May 1
  2. Spring November Apply online with the UD application or Common App and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload official secondary transcripts with certified English translation
  3. Proof of English and financial documents. Receive the offer and pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$51,910 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$74,220 USD

Program details

CampusDayton campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentMusic
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value126
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.