Music Therapy MS

2:1Student to faculty ratio

7nearby hospitals ideal for research and clinicals

2Dynamic study tracks

Accreditation

The Master of Science in music therapy program at Herron School of Art and Design at IU Indianapolis is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), requiring routine self-evaluation to meet evolving quality standards.  The music therapy curriculum is also approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

Music therapy lifted my soul and helped distract me from pain. [My music therapist] helped give me an outlet, something to live for and fight for so I wouldn’t give up on life.

IU University Health patient

Clinical Track

Core Courses (12 credits)

  • Philosophy and Theory of Music Therapy
  • Music in Medicine
  • Research Methods in Music and Multimedia
  • Advanced Clinical Techniques in Music Therapy


Clinical Courses (15 credits)

Music Therapy Clinical (3 credits)

Research Track

Core Courses (15 credits)

  • Philosophy and Theory of Music Therapy
  • Music in Medicine
  • Research Methods in Music and Multimedia
  • Advanced Clinical Techniques in Music Therapy
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Music Therapy

Mixed Methods Research (6 credits)

Music Therapy Thesis (9 credits)

IU Health

Music therapy helps bridge the gap

Through initial treatment and a stem cell transplant, Bridgewater looked forward to spending time with Riley Hospital music therapist, Caitlin Krater (MS music therapy '15).

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Faculty

Debra Burns

Debra Burns

Chair of the Department of Music and Arts Technology

Amanda Henley

Amanda Henley

Visiting Lecturer

Meganne Masko

Meganne Masko

Associate Professor

Natasha Thomas

Natasha Thomas

Assistant Professor

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