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Music Therapy Microcredential

Become equipped with the skills to join a growing field that improves the lives of others through music. The microcredential offers an in-depth exploration of the history of music therapy, its techniques, and its applications. Through a multidisciplinary approach, you’ll gain practical knowledge and insights into how music can facilitate personal growth, emotional well-being, and improved communication across diverse populations.
Ideal for those who want to pursue a career in music, healthcare, education, or community services, this microcredential will provide the expertise to make a meaningful impact in clinical and educational settings. Upon completion, you will be awarded a digital badge that can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
MICROCREDENTIAL

After SUNY Ulster

This program will allow you to begin a music therapy career or add new skills to your resume that can lead to career advancement. In addition, the credits earned in this program can be applied at any time toward SUNY Ulster’s Human Services AAS or Individual Studies AS degrees. 

Please note: this microcredential is intended for educational and exploratory purposes only and does not provide professional certification or credentialing in music therapy. Music therapy is a regulated profession that requires completion of an approved degree program, specialized coursework, and supervised clinical training. For more information about professional music therapy credentialing pathways,  visit the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

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Paying For College

Tuition & Fees Scholarships Part-Time TAP for Non-Degree Programs Eligibility

12 Credits

  • MUS 159 Intro to Music Therapy 3 cr

  • HUS 103 Intro to Human Services 3 cr

  • MUS 259 Music Therapy Practicum 3 cr

  • Open Elective in any PSY, MUS, or HUS course 3 cr

Employment Potential

Because music therapy can be beneficial for people with a variety of conditions, it is a growing field with a positive outlook. Music therapists work in hospitals, rehab facilities, outpatient clinics, daycare centers, schools, and nursing homes. Recruiter.com reports that demand for music therapists is expected to go up, with an expected 26,660 new jobs filled by 2029, an increase of 27.58 percent over the next few years.

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