Music Therapy Degree

The music therapy program at Georgia College & State University prepare students for careers in hospitals, community mental health agencies, rehabilitation centers, day care facilities, nursing homes, schools, and private practices. The program focuses on using music in therapeutic relationships to address patient's physical, psychological, cognitive, emotion, and social needs. Program courses include: music theory and performance, human growth and development, biomedical sciences, abnormal psychology, disabling conditions, treatment plan development and implementation, clinical evaluation, record-keeping, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer music therapy degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Georgia College & State University

Also known as Georgia College

800 Georgia Southwestern State University Dr., Americus, GA

Georgia College & State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia and publically funded. Around six thousand students enroll at Georgia College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia College offers:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Georgia College & State University are between 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1550 to 1820 on the SAT. Georgia College & State University admits around 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 45 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,600 for the year. Students at Georgia College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Georgia College & State University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.gcsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Music Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia College & State University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Therapists, All Other

Description

All therapists not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).