Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Music Therapy,
MMT
Deadline
Fall: May 1 Spring: November 1 Application Type:
Applications are processed as they arrive up to the deadline date.
Letters of reference
Number Required:2From whom:
Letters of recommendation should be obtained from individuals who can speak toward the applicant’s ability to undertake graduate-level work in music therapy, and/or comment on the applicant’s character as a potential graduate student.
Statement
of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.
Standardized
Test Scores:
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
600 on the paper-based or 250 on the computer-based examination.
Audition:
Applicants must present a live or taped audition. When auditioning live, applicants must bring their own accompanists; if this is not feasible, a taped audition may be presented instead at the time of the visit/interview. If the applicant is unable to visit Temple, they may send a taped audition.
The live or taped audition must consist of: two pieces in different styles in the applicant's major performance medium (with accompanist when so indicated); and three standard or popular songs, sung and played by the applicant on piano or guitar. Appropriate audition repertoire is located at http://www.temple.edu/musictherapy/program/mmt.htm
Interview:
Applicants may choose an on-site or telephone interview. The interview is scheduled after an application has been filed. (Please allow at least three weeks after submission). Students may select between two options: (1) Visit Temple on any of the dates specified in the cover letter, present a live or taped audition, and have an in-person interview with the music therapy faculty. (This option is required for all those applying for assistantships). To schedule a visit, select the most convenient date, and inform the Coordinator of Music Therapy in writing. (2) If the on-site interview is not feasible, a telephone interview is required for all students in the United States; a written questionnaire is required for students living in other countries. For those living outside of the United States, the interview questions and procedures are located at http://www.temple.edu/musictherapy/program/mmt.htm
Resume:
A resume is required.
Other:
Background
Experience Required
(Go Here)
Transfer Credit
Students who wish to transfer credit should speak with their Program Coordinator and obtain a transfer of credit form available in the Main Office of the Boyer College of Music. Transfer credits must be approved by the Program Coordinatory and the Associate Dean.
The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6
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