M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Music Therapy (60 credits)
On-Campus and Low-Residency Options
The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Music Therapy is a 60-credit program that includes clinical work and supervision in music therapy and training in the integration of the arts in the practice of psychotherapy.
- The program can be completed in three years of study.
- A first field placement of 450 supervised hours, and a second field placement of 700 clinically supervised hours are required.
- On-Campus and Low-Residency students follow the same program of study.
Program Prerequisites
- A minimum of six credits in psychology with grades of B or better.
- One three-credit course in the Principles and Practices of Music Therapy or GEXTH 6200 in addition to the 60-credit program of study.
- A musical audition as part of the interview process.
Program of Study
Core Courses (30 credits)
| GEXTH 5032 | Orientation to Expressive Therapies | 3 |
| GEXTH 5118 | Group Counseling: Music Therapy | 3 |
| GEXTH 6032 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| GEXTH 6102 | Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice | 3 |
| GEXTH 6105 | Examining Power Privilege & Oppression in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| GEXTH 6106 | Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| GEXTH 6415 | Psychopathology and Clinical Practice | 3 |
| GEXTH 6416 | Theories of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| GEXTH 6417 | Assessment and Testing in Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| GEXTH 6418 | Vocational and Career Counseling | 3 |
Field Experience Courses (12 credits)
| GEXTH 5119 | Clinical Skills and Applications | 3 |
| GEXTH 6433 | Music Therapy as Trauma-Informed Practice: Supervision I | 3 |
| GEXTH 7714 | Supervision in Music Therapy and Counseling II | 3 |
| GEXTH 7718 | Supervision in Music Therapy and Counseling III | 3 |
Note: Students who fail the music proficiency exam must take individual music lessons until the proficiency is passed.
Electives (6 credits)
Choose 2 courses from the following list:
Students must choose
GEXTH 6025 and
GEXTH 6040, if required for counseling licensure as determined by student location.
Students can also complete a 3-credit specialization or non-specialization elective course in consultation with their advisor.
Specialization Courses (12 credits)