MAJOR

Music Therapy

Major

Overview

Music therapy majors learn how to use music to help people meet a variety of goals, from making friends to relieving stress to dealing with physical pain. Music therapists often use music to help people with mental illnesses such as major depression or eating disorders. Some therapists use it to help women relax while giving birth.

If you choose this major, you'll study assessment, the art and science of determining a patient's needs. You'll also learn how to design a program of music therapy treatment that meets those needs. These programs might include learning to play an instrument or simply listening to music.