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BFA Pre-Music Therapy

Pre-Music Therapy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

120-credit pre-music-therapy curriculum bridging music and behavioral science

Applied major instrument, applied guitar, class piano, and large ensemble

Vocal pedagogy, conducting, and elementary school music methods

Introduction to Music Therapy plus two music therapy internships

21 hours of psychology (developmental, child, abnormal, and personality theory)

Performance & Productions

Large ensemble participation and concert/recital attendance across six semesters

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,200

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Average net price

$14,027

After aid

Tuition And Fees · saumag.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 16, 11:30 PM

Program Highlights

Training

120-credit pre-music-therapy curriculum bridging music and behavioral science

Applied major instrument, applied guitar, class piano, and large ensemble

Vocal pedagogy, conducting, and elementary school music methods

Introduction to Music Therapy plus two music therapy internships

21 hours of psychology (developmental, child, abnormal, and personality theory)

Performance & Productions

Large ensemble participation and concert/recital attendance across six semesters

Program Highlights

Training

120-credit pre-music-therapy curriculum bridging music and behavioral science

Applied major instrument, applied guitar, class piano, and large ensemble

Vocal pedagogy, conducting, and elementary school music methods

Introduction to Music Therapy plus two music therapy internships

21 hours of psychology (developmental, child, abnormal, and personality theory)

Performance & Productions

Large ensemble participation and concert/recital attendance across six semesters

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Deadline

International initial student deadlineJul 17, 2026

International transfer student deadlineJul 24, 2026

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Enrollment

On-campus delivery only

120-credit pre-professional pathway preparing students for a master’s program in Music Therapy (per AMTA), counseling, or a related field

Collaboration between the Department of Performing Arts and the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department

Admitted music students take a music theory placement exam at orientation — for course placement only, not admission

Contact

Contact the Department of Performing Arts for audition scheduling

What's The Process

Performance Scholarship Audition

Music students may audition for band or choir performance scholarships through the Performing Arts registration process

Band and choir opportunities are open to students across majors

Contact the Department of Performing Arts for current scheduling and preparation guidance

Scholarship Info

Performance Scholarships

SAU lists Art, Music, and Theatre performance scholarships; music/theatre eligibility includes an audition for a faculty member in the student's talent area, full-time enrollment, and a high-school GPA minimum

Band and choir scholarship auditions are scheduled through the Performing Arts audition process

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.49

Admit rate

75%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

2.7K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,200

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Average net price

$14,027

After aid

Tuition And Fees · saumag.edu College Scorecard

Training

120-credit pre-music-therapy curriculum bridging music and behavioral science

Applied major instrument, applied guitar, class piano, and large ensemble

Vocal pedagogy, conducting, and elementary school music methods

Introduction to Music Therapy plus two music therapy internships

21 hours of psychology (developmental, child, abnormal, and personality theory)

Performance & Productions

Large ensemble participation and concert/recital attendance across six semesters

Updated Aug 16, 11:30 PM