Program Highlights
In Capilano University's Bachelor of Music Therapy program, you’ll learn from some of Canada's top educators, gaining the knowledge and skills to begin your own music therapy practice.
As a music therapist, you'll learn to use music as a transformative change agent in many different settings, including children with autism, adults with mental health challenges and the elderly with dementia.
Your music therapy training begins in the third year of the program, with the first two years of the program focusing in a variety of areas, including music and psychology.
In the program, you'll diversify your skill set, with training in theory, ear training and sight singing, music and jazz history, improvisation, counselling and interpersonal skills, psychology and an understanding of music and the creative arts.
For more information about the Bachelor of Music Therapy program contact us today.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- 45 specific university transfer course credits as listed in the Basis of Admission section of the program requirements.
Program-specific requirements
- Audition
- Portfolio
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 124.00
Program Notes
Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.
Continuation in the Music Therapy program is contingent upon a successful level of completion in academic, clinical and personal areas, as jointly assessed by faculty each term. Consult the program coordinator or the Music Therapy Student Handbook for more information.