BMT Music Therapy at Louisiana State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Music Therapy at LSU combines music study, psychology and clinical training across eight semesters of coursework followed by a music therapy internship. Students progress through sequenced music therapy courses and practica with grade and standing checkpoints.

Faculty: College of Music & Dramatic Arts | Duration: 128-130 semester hours over 8 semesters plus a 2-semester internship | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baton Rouge, LA, United States

What you will study

Coursework covers music theory, aural skills, applied instrument, ensemble, group piano, music technology, and music therapy theory, assessment and research methods, with four practica (MUTH 3150, 3250, 3350, 3450). Psychology, developmental psychology, psychological disorders, human physiology, biology and statistics support the clinical track.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Progression requirements: C or better in MUTH 1000, 2000, 2100, 2200, 3100, 3150, 3200, 3250, 3300, 3350, 3400 and 3450; pass the departmental voice, guitar and piano skills assessment in Semester 2; junior standing by Semester 4, senior standing by Semester 6 and internship standing by Semester 8.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms include Fall, Spring and Summer; first-year applicants use the Common Application for all 2027 entry terms.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application only (also the application for merit scholarships and the Ogden Honors College). The application fee is $50 (fee waiver available). Priority deadline for scholarships: December 1. Regular Decision deadline: February 1.

First-year applicants with a cumulative weighted high school GPA below 3.5 must submit an ACT or SAT score; applicants with 3.5 or higher may choose whether to include scores (test-optional). There is no minimum test score for admission.

International applicants complete the online application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee online by credit card or by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL code 6373) are required, and documents should arrive at least 120 days before the semester starts.

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