Students hold offices on the regional level of the American Music Therapy Association for Students. Students have the opportunity to give presentations with faculty at national and regional conferences. Students combine academic study and field work, completing their preparation with a clinical internship at a training center approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Each student serving as a student music therapist meets weekly with faculty supervisor to discuss clinical work and to review documentation. The on-campus Music Therapy Club sponsors several events each year, including a weekend workshop and presentation by speakers.
Students continually update a database describing music therapy research and clinical practice.
This Web site won the Study Web Award as one of the best educational resources for research in medicine and health on the Web. A knowledge base of music theory and functional guitar and piano skills are beneficial. The sessions are designed to assess the applicant's ability to successfully pursue college level studies in music, to offer the applicant an opportunity to audition for department scholarship assistance, and to better acquaint the applicant with programs and facilities. Applicants who wish to major or minor in music must register for one of the music placement and scholarship auditions. Registration information will be sent to applicants who have been admitted into the university and who have indicated an interest in a major or minor in music.