Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 120 months. There is a ten-year time limit for completion of doctoral degrees.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Fort Collins, United States
Disciplines
Music, Counselling Psychology
Overview
In this program at Colorado State University, you will engage in coursework that will advance your scholarship and help you to reach your professional goals. You will be involved in groundbreaking research, with the opportunity to develop original research in an area of interest.
The Ph.D. in Music Therapy is focused on three core areas:
- Research Core. You will engage in coursework and collaborative research projects that are focused on advancing research skills. You will also have the opportunity to pursue your own original research.
- Music Therapy Clinical Practice Core. You will further your understanding of advanced clinical competencies, with an emphasis in evidence-based practices.
- Academic Core. In order to prepare for a future as an educator or supervisor in music therapy, You will engage in coursework focused on teaching and learning in higher education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Techniques in Neurologic Music Therapy
- Composition in Music Therapy
- History of Music Therapy
- Neuroscience
- Advanced Practice in Music Therapy
- Advanced Research Methods in Music Therapy
- Interpretivist Research in Music Therapy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible for the Ph.D. in music therapy at CSU, professionals must have attained Bachelor's degree in music therapy from a regionally accredited institution (or a bachelor's degree and completion of a music therapy equivalency program) and hold board certification in music therapy.
- Candidates for doctoral degrees in music therapy should hold at least three years of full-time clinical experience in music therapy or its equivalent in part-time work.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 44,517 AUD / year (approx. 31,556 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,517 AUD / year (approx. 31,556 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 20,282 AUD / year (approx. 14,377 USD / year)
Living costs
Fort Collins, United States: 1,707-2,539 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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