Overview

In this program at Colorado State University, you will engage in coursework that will advance your scholarship and help you to reach your professional goals. You will be involved in groundbreaking research, with the opportunity to develop original research in an area of interest.

The Ph.D. in Music Therapy is focused on three core areas:

Research Core. You will engage in coursework and collaborative research projects that are focused on advancing research skills. You will also have the opportunity to pursue your own original research.
Music Therapy Clinical Practice Core. You will further your understanding of advanced clinical competencies, with an emphasis in evidence-based practices.
Academic Core. In order to prepare for a future as an educator or supervisor in music therapy, You will engage in coursework focused on teaching and learning in higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Techniques in Neurologic Music Therapy
Composition in Music Therapy
History of Music Therapy
Neuroscience
Advanced Practice in Music Therapy
Advanced Research Methods in Music Therapy
Interpretivist Research in Music Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Counselling Psychology View 183 other PhDs in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the Ph.D. in music therapy at CSU, professionals must have attained Bachelor's degree in music therapy from a regionally accredited institution (or a bachelor's degree and completion of a music therapy equivalency program) and hold board certification in music therapy.
Candidates for doctoral degrees in music therapy should hold at least three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 120 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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