Program Recognition
•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)
•Approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
•One of only five universities in Texas offering music therapy degrees
Training
•BS combines academic music study with clinical training, including extensive supervised practicum and a required clinical internship
•Small classes with experiential, hands-on learning; clinical roots trace to TWU's on-campus music therapy training center established in 1959
•Music coursework (theory, applied lessons, ensembles) paired with psychology, anatomy, and therapeutic-technique courses
Professional Development
•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
