Master of Arts in Music Therapy (MAMT)
The Master of Arts in Music Therapy program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is approved by the American Music Therapy Association and is designed for Board Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC) who want to advance their knowledge of music therapy. Each semester begins with a brief residency on campus followed by several weeks of online, interactive instruction. Our students gain an advanced understanding of the therapeutic uses of music, especially as applied to psychotherapy and medicine; emphasis is given to understanding and applying theories of music therapy and counseling, and to developing the therapeutic self.
Next Cohort Start Date: July 31, 2013!
MAMT Program Highlights
- Study with experts in the field of music therapy.
- Enhance skills utilized throughout the therapeutic process.
- Attain GIM level 1 training.
- Become engaged in music therapy research.
- Study the Nordoff-Robbins approach to improvisation.
MAMT in the Media
MAMT graduate hired as music therapist for new program supporting wounded warriors
"The very exciting expansion of Operation Homecoming to include music therapy is just one of the ways that HHS is working with the NEA to enhance healing and health."
MAMT graduate Annette Whitehead-Pleaux featured on NPR
This story highlights Annette's work at Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston. Read more
Board Certification
Not currently a board certified music therapist? SMWC offers a distance Music Therapy Equivalency Program that will allow you to become certified and to transition into the graduate music therapy program in as few as two years.
The Master of Music Therapy program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. All music programs at SMWC are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
