Music Therapy Equivalency Distance

Application RequirementsDocumentation Required
Woods Online applicationOnline Form
(Select August as the Preferred Enrollment Term)
Supplemental ApplicationWill receive after online application is submitted.
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members Submit recommendation requests in the Letter of Recommendation section of your online application
Bachelor’s degree in musicOfficial transcript
2.5 GPA minimum on 4.0 scaleOfficial transcript
PS 111 General Psychology (or equivalent) with grade of C- or betterOfficial transcript
Audition on major instrument (2 contrasting pieces)MP3/MP4 recording
Basic accompanying and vocal skills (piano and voice OR guitar and voice) on two songsMP3/MP4 recording
Plan for when/where to take Supportive Courses*Written document
One page reflection on why you want to become a music therapistWritten document

PM to BSN

This is a pre-licensure nursing track; students must be willing to attend in-person clinicals in Indiana to be admitted. Students would be required to earn at least a 58 on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) for admission consideration. In addition, all other nursing undergraduate admission criteria would be parallel to the traditional campus program, grade point average of 2.5, including vaccination requirements, criminal background check, and drug screen.


Transition to Teach

  • Official Transcripts sent to admissions
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • A background check using the website: www.castlebranch.com. Please note the following information:
  • 3.0 undergraduate G.P.A. or 2.5 G.P.A. with five years of applicable full time experience.
  • Test Scores of:
    • CASA passing scores of 220 each in Reading, Math and Writing or
    • SAT score of 1100 combined (Critical Reading + Math) or
    • ACT composite score of 24 (Math, Reading, Grammar, Science) or
    • GRE Score (Verbal + Quantitative) of 1100 if before 8/1/11 or 310 if after 8/1/11 or
    • Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
  • Please send a copy of these scores to admissions.

Add on to Teaching License

  • Official Transcripts sent to admissions.
  • 1 letter of recommendation.
  • A current copy of Teaching License.
  • A current background check (less than 1 year old) from school where employed.