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Music Programs

This is where musicians become everything they’ve dreamed.

Our degrees span all music professions, from education to performance to therapy. We also have minors in music and jazz studies.

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Music Therapy (M.M.T.)

Combine your caring heart and passion for music with our master’s in music therapy program. When you graduate, you’ll have both the academic and clinical skills to take your career to the next level.

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Program Highlights

  • Instruction in multiple approaches and orientations to music therapy
  • Hands-on clinical training
  • Numerous community partnerships
  • Support from the Mastodon community
  • A prestigious Purdue degree

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How far will you go?

 

*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Accreditation

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the American Music Therapy Association.

 

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Requirements and Curriculum Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum and diverse requirements will challenge you to go further than you ever imagined. Check out what you can expect as you advance through our program.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • An understanding of theory and research related to clinical practice
  • Extensive use of the most current professional research and clinical literature in music therapy and related areas of practice
  • The application of theory, research, and literature to actual clinical practice in a variety of settings