Embark on your journey to becoming a music therapist with the Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Music Therapy at Moravian University. This undergraduate degree is designed for students passionate about the intersection of music and healing, preparing you for advanced study in this vital and growing field. You will explore the foundational principles of music, musicianship, and music history, alongside essential psychological concepts, laying the groundwork for a career dedicated to improving well-being through therapeutic musical experiences. This program offers a comprehensive liberal arts education integrated with specialized pre-professional training.
You will study full-time on campus over four years, immersing yourself in a curriculum that balances performance, musicianship, music theory, and music history with crucial introductory psychology coursework. The syllabus includes practical experiences such as performance, musicianship I-IV, diatonic and chromatic harmony, and exposure to diverse musical eras and global music traditions. In your final year, you will engage in a Music Therapy Experience, a capstone that bridges your academic learning with practical application. You will graduate prepared to pursue accredited graduate programs in music therapy, opening doors to careers in clinical settings, schools, and community health organizations.