Program Recognition
•Bullet: The oldest ongoing music therapy program in Texas and one of the first in the nation — introduced in 1953, just three years after the founding of the national music therapy association (now AMTA)
•Bullet: Approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
•Bullet: One of only five universities in Texas offering music therapy degrees
Training
•Bullet: BS combines academic music study with clinical training, including extensive supervised practicum and a required clinical internship
•Bullet: Small classes with experiential, hands-on learning; clinical roots trace to TWU's on-campus music therapy training center established in 1959
•Bullet: Music coursework (theory, applied lessons, ensembles) paired with psychology, anatomy, and therapeutic-technique courses
Professional Development
•Bullet: Curriculum and internship prepare graduates to sit for the national board certification (MT-BC) exam and enter clinical practice in healthcare, schools, and community settings
