Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. It is an established health profession in which music is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.<br><br>The Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy degree prepares students for the national board certification exam to obtain the credential MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified). This professional Music degree includes rigorous training in the discipline of Music as well as courses in Psychology, Biology, Nursing, and Sociology and Anthropology.<br><br>The curriculum is designed to impart entry level competencies in three main areas: musical foundations, clinical foundations, and music therapy foundations and principles as specified in the AMTA Professional Competencies. In addition to the academic coursework, the bachelor's degree includes clinical training, including a supervised internship.