Program Recognition
•Bullet: Illinois State’s Music Therapy sequence is approved by the American Music Therapy Association and integrates musical study with clinical training aligned to AMTA competencies
•Bullet: Graduates are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam for the MT-BC (Music Therapist–Board Certified) credential required for professional practice
Training
•Bullet: Coursework and clinical experiences prepare students to work across the lifespan, from neonatal intensive care through hospice and end-of-life care, in settings including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, forensic settings, private clinics, physical rehabilitation facilities, and addiction recovery centers
•Bullet: Music Therapy faculty include Cindy Ropp and Andrea Crimmins (Associate Professors) and Emily Beinborn and Megan Hildebrandt (Instructional Assistant Professors)
