Apply: M.S. Creative Arts Therapy, Music Therapy specialization

1. Register & apply: Register (create an account) and complete your application online, which includes submitting a resume, professional statement, and two letters of recommendation as detailed below.

Resume

Include information about your degree(s), employment experience, and specialized skills, training, and/or certification(s).

Professional Statement

In this essential component of the application, explain your reasons for seeking this graduate program. Include any information that will advance your candidacy, such as personal and professional attributes and goals, volunteer and professional experiences related to the program to which you are applying, and other related life experiences. Describe your future academic plans and anticipated contributions to the specific profession for which this program will prepare you.

If you did not have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and a B average in your major field, you must also address the following in your professional statement:

  • Explain why your grades were below Nazareth's minimum expectations.
  • Outline specific procedures you will follow to successfully navigate and meet the rigorous requirements of graduate study.
  • Describe relevant experiences and/or activities that demonstrate your ability to successfully complete graduate work at Nazareth University.
Letters of Recommendation
  • Submit these through the online application. If you would like to provide additional letters of recommendation, email the Office of Graduate Admissions, gradadmissions@naz.edu.
  • Or you can use a credential file for this requirement if the letters were submitted for the purpose of graduate study, not for employment. If you have this type of file, have your college send it to Nazareth’s Graduate Admissions office.
  • These recommendations are used only for admission to a graduate program at Nazareth University. Graduate Admissions will dispose of all letters of recommendation following the admissions review process.

Register for an account & apply online

 

2. Request official transcripts from each college you attended.

Details
  • If you attended Nazareth, the Office of Graduate Admissions will obtain your transcript upon receipt of your application packet.
  • If you didn't attend Nazareth, ask your previous college(s) to send your transcript directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. 
  • International applicants: Submit English-translated transcripts, including bachelor's or higher degree equivalency through a NACES-certified evaluation service such as World Education Service, Educational Credential Evaluations, or Josef Silny & Associates. (The evaluation is at the expense of the student.) Also see international admissions requirements.


3. Complete additional requirements:

  • Applicant must have completed, or will be completing, a baccalaureate degree in music or music therapy from an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a “B” average in the major field by the start date of the desired term. Prior coursework must include an Introduction to Psychology course.
  • Prerequisite coursework (9 credits): Intro to Psychology, Intro to Music Therapy, and Psychology of Music. (If not already complete, consult with the graduate music therapy program director for instructions and options.)
  • Audition: Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to schedule an audition to demonstrate their strongest musicianship/performance skills as well as a basic competence in functional music theory, piano, and guitar.
  • The program director will contact qualified applicants for an audition and interview. Instructions for the content of the audition will be included.

Deadlines

  • Fall Term: April 1 preferred; applications considered on a rolling basis as space permits.
  • Spring Term: Oct. 1 preferred; applications considered on a rolling basis as space permits.

Applications are only accepted for the fall and spring terms.

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Choose an in-person, phone, or Zoom meeting to discuss continuing your education with either your Admissions Counselor or graduate Program Director.

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