Overview

The Music Therapy program at the State University of New York Fredonia includes training in Guided Imagery and Music, Vocal Psychotherapy, advanced guitar skills, and foundations of clinical piano improvisation.

An AMTA-accredited university, Fredonia has been educating music therapists for over forty years. Our nurturing, inclusive environment supports individual passion and paths, allowing you to develop your professional vision and career path with the assistance of successful professionals in your field.

The Fredonia Difference

Fredonia graduate programs foster scholarly inquiry, professional research, ethical practice, artistic performance, and practical innovation, encouraging students and faculty to discover lifelong connections between their intellectual and creative aspirations and civic and global opportunities for engagement.

What We Offer

Completion of AMTA’s Advanced Competencies, a requirement for licensure as a certified music therapist in New York State.

Opportunity to supervise undergraduate students

Preparation toward New York State License in Creative Arts Therapy

Real-life opportunities to become trained in advanced models of music therapy from experts in the field

Career Opportunities

Graduates are emerging as leaders in expanding opportunities for music therapy services through private practice and music therapy departments.

Work with agencies who serve older adults, adults, and children with disabilities, as well as mental health, medical centers, and clinics who serve those with mental and physical health challenges, spanning prenatal to end-of-life issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Vocal Psychotherapy Practice

Psychology of Music

Clinical Music and Imagery

Special Studies in Music Therapy

Theory of Vocal Psychotherapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredonia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cumulative GPA: 3.0 (May be offered conditional admission for lower GPA)

Online application

$75 application fee

Resume

Statement of Intent

Transcripts

Two recommendation letters

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Out-of-State

24500 USD / year

≈ 24500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Fredonia

United States

910 - 1984 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

The Fredonia Difference

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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