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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

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BA Music

Music Therapy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Evidence-based curriculum prepares students for therapeutic applications of music

Completion qualifies graduates to pursue the national board-certification examination

Training

Integrates musicianship, clinical skills, and supervised field experiences

Students develop functional voice, guitar, and piano skills for clinical work

Professional Development

The capstone is a music-therapy internship

Training serves work with varied clinical populations

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

32.7K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,330

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,460

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,486

Before aid

Average net price

$7,021

After aid

2026 2027 Fall And Spring Cost Attendance · csun.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 8:40 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Evidence-based curriculum prepares students for therapeutic applications of music

Completion qualifies graduates to pursue the national board-certification examination

Training

Integrates musicianship, clinical skills, and supervised field experiences

Students develop functional voice, guitar, and piano skills for clinical work

Professional Development

The capstone is a music-therapy internship

Training serves work with varied clinical populations

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Evidence-based curriculum prepares students for therapeutic applications of music

Completion qualifies graduates to pursue the national board-certification examination

Training

Integrates musicianship, clinical skills, and supervised field experiences

Students develop functional voice, guitar, and piano skills for clinical work

Professional Development

The capstone is a music-therapy internship

Training serves work with varied clinical populations

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Cal State Apply· Only option

Opens

Fall applications open for previewAug 1, 2026

Fall Cal State Apply submissions openOct 1, 2026

Deadline

CSUN application required before Fall Jazz prescreenJan 8, 2027

CSUN application deadline for Music — required before supplemental applicationJan 15, 2027

Dates Deadlines · csun.edu Prospective Students · csun.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

Deadline

CSUN Application for MusicJan 15, 2027

Music supplemental itemsFeb 20, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Audition Day 1Feb 20, 2027

On-Campus Audition Day 2Feb 27, 2027

On-Campus Audition Day 3Mar 6, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded Audition Upload DeadlineFeb 20, 2027

Prospective Students · csun.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Voice and Accompaniment Skills

Sing two contrasting popular songs

Accompany the songs using two different instruments, such as guitar and piano

Music Therapy · w2.csun.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to CSUN first; the department sends the supplemental Music Application after a CSUN ID is issued

CSUN music application deadline: January 15, 2027

Supplemental uploads are due February 20, 2027

Placement

Theory, aural-skills, and keyboard diagnostics occur after acceptance for course placement only

Transfer Pathway

CSUN publishes a transfer road map for the BA Music Therapy Option; transfer students complete the entrance audition and follow the sequenced clinical curriculum roadmap.

Music Therapy Option · catalog.csun.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Complete the principal-instrument or voice entrance audition

Demonstrate the voice, guitar, and piano skills published by the Music Therapy program

A program interview may follow the performance review

Scholarship Info

Music Department Scholarships

Newly accepted and continuing students may apply each spring

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.33

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

32.7K

Earnings

$59K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,330

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,460

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,486

Before aid

Average net price

$7,021

After aid

2026 2027 Fall And Spring Cost Attendance · csun.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Evidence-based curriculum prepares students for therapeutic applications of music

Completion qualifies graduates to pursue the national board-certification examination

Training

Integrates musicianship, clinical skills, and supervised field experiences

Students develop functional voice, guitar, and piano skills for clinical work

Professional Development

The capstone is a music-therapy internship

Training serves work with varied clinical populations

Updated Aug 20, 8:40 PM