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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

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BA Music Therapy

Music Therapy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

Virtual Only

Program Recognition

Designed to meet the professional competencies of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

New Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy beginning Fall 2025

Training

Clinical music therapy track meeting AMTA professional competencies

Music Therapy Orientation, Functional Skills, and Improvisation for the therapeutic setting

Clinical Principles, Observation, Group Lab, and Music Therapy for Adults and Children

Psychology, abnormal psychology, biology, and disability-studies coursework

Professional Development

1,200 hours of supervised clinical training (at least 900 through the internship)

Music Therapy Practicum plus a full internship in local and community-based settings

Prepares graduates to sit for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC credential)

Facilities

250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

15K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,046

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,350

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,674

Before aid

Average net price

$4,564

After aid

Cost Attendance · csusb.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 7:18 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Designed to meet the professional competencies of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

New Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy beginning Fall 2025

Training

Clinical music therapy track meeting AMTA professional competencies

Music Therapy Orientation, Functional Skills, and Improvisation for the therapeutic setting

Clinical Principles, Observation, Group Lab, and Music Therapy for Adults and Children

Psychology, abnormal psychology, biology, and disability-studies coursework

Professional Development

1,200 hours of supervised clinical training (at least 900 through the internship)

Music Therapy Practicum plus a full internship in local and community-based settings

Prepares graduates to sit for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC credential)

Facilities

250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Designed to meet the professional competencies of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

New Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy beginning Fall 2025

Training

Clinical music therapy track meeting AMTA professional competencies

Music Therapy Orientation, Functional Skills, and Improvisation for the therapeutic setting

Clinical Principles, Observation, Group Lab, and Music Therapy for Adults and Children

Psychology, abnormal psychology, biology, and disability-studies coursework

Professional Development

1,200 hours of supervised clinical training (at least 900 through the internship)

Music Therapy Practicum plus a full internship in local and community-based settings

Prepares graduates to sit for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC credential)

Facilities

250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

Key Info

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Deadline

Fall Entrance - Cal State Apply for Music MajorsFall Entrance - Music Department ApplicationJan 31, 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to CSUSB via Cal State Apply (due Jan. 31 for fall, Sept. 15 for spring)

Complete the Music Department Application Form indicating degree interest and major instrument

Music application due Jan. 31 (fall) or Oct. 1 (spring)

Placement

A video placement audition sets applied-lesson level and ensemble placement only — it does not affect admission

Program Structure

Four-year degree plus a supervised internship

1,200 hours of supervised clinical training (at least 900 through internship)

Prepares graduates to sit for the MT-BC certification exam

What's The Process

Audition Process

Scholarship applicants submit a video performance of three contrasting works

Post-Enrollment

No admission audition required — students declare the major after admission to CSUSB

A video placement audition sets applied-lesson level and ensemble placement only

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Music majors may apply through the CSUSB Scholarship Manager Portal in MyCoyote

The music scholarship package requires a video performance of three contrasting works

A recommendation, GPA confirmation, unofficial transcript, and biographical summary are also required

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.36

Admit rate

94%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

15K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,046

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$20,350

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$26,674

Before aid

Average net price

$4,564

After aid

Cost Attendance · csusb.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Designed to meet the professional competencies of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)

New Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy beginning Fall 2025

Training

Clinical music therapy track meeting AMTA professional competencies

Music Therapy Orientation, Functional Skills, and Improvisation for the therapeutic setting

Clinical Principles, Observation, Group Lab, and Music Therapy for Adults and Children

Psychology, abnormal psychology, biology, and disability-studies coursework

Professional Development

1,200 hours of supervised clinical training (at least 900 through the internship)

Music Therapy Practicum plus a full internship in local and community-based settings

Prepares graduates to sit for the Certification Board for Music Therapists exam (MT-BC credential)

Facilities

250-seat Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Building

Brand-new 478-seat Performing Arts Center opened late 2025

Updated Aug 25, 7:18 PM