Who can be a music therapist?
Qualified music therapy professionals have completed a Bachelor s degree (or Master s equivalency) in music therapy from an accredited university, and an internship consisting of at least 900 clinical hours before they are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam given by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Upon passing the exam, music therapists acquire the credentials MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified). Some music therapists choose to further their education and/or expertise and complete additional specialized training to become certified in specific areas.
