Program Overview
The Music Therapy at State University of New York at New Paltz is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Paltz, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Music: Piano
- Applied Music: Voice
- Applied Music: Misc
- Foundations of Music Therapy
- Repertoire in Therapy
- Music in Counseling
- Music Therapy for Older Adults
- Medical Music Therapy Assessment and Treatment
- Music Therapy in Special Education
- Improvisation for Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Baccalaureate degree in music with 54 credits or more in music;\xc2\xa0
- Passing grade on placement audition for guitar and piano accompaniment;\xc2\xa0
- Passing grade on placement audition in vocal performance;
- Passing grade on placement audition in sight reading for guitar, piano, and voice;
- Artistry on major instrument demonstrated at live audition at SUNY New Paltz;
- 16 credits of undergraduate
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 453 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact State University of New York at New Paltz directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About State University of New York at New Paltz
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, United States
State University of New York at New Paltz is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months