Graduate Music Therapy at Molloy College
The Molloy College Master of science degree in music therapy (M.S. in M.T.) is the first and only music therapy graduate program on Long Island and is designed to prepare students for advanced clinical practice in music therapy and music psychotherapy, supported by studies in research, ethics and diverse models of practice. The program is intended for professional music therapists (48 credits), as well as musicians with degrees in related fields (60 credits) who are interested in using the unique power of music to promote health and well-being in the lives of children and adults with special needs. Completing this degree fulfills the educational requirements for a New York State license in creative arts therapy.
Application Deadline: February 15th – including application, three letters of recommendation, goal statement, official transcripts.
This year we’ve added a NYC audition location for those unable to travel to LI. There is limited space, so the sooner you complete and send your materials, the sooner you could be invited to schedule an audition.
2018 Audition Dates
- Friday, February 23, 2018 (Rockville Centre Campus)
- Saturday, February 24, 2018 (Molloy/CAP21 Manhattan Center at 50 Broadway, New York City)
- Friday, March 2, 2018 (Rockville Centre Campus)
Audition Requirements: https://www.molloy.edu/academics/graduate-programs/graduate-music-therapy/music-therapy-admissions-and-auditions
Blended Learning Analytical Music Therapy Certification at Molloy College
Program Description
Analytical Music Therapy training (AMT) is A MUSIC THERAPY ADVANCED TRAINING program which provides students and professionals the opportunity to achieve CERTIFICATION in this approach. Trainees will develop their professional identities as AMT practitioners through didactic and experiential learning, as well as engaging in and promoting global music therapy education. This training will be offered through ON-LINE and IN-PERSON, INTENSIVE SESSIONS, and is designed to be flexible in scheduling and paced to meet individual trainee’s needs. Regardless of where the trainees reside, they can engage in the coursework and when possible, receive instruction in multiple languages.
As an advanced clinician training program, trainees will engage in the study of music psychotherapy, and learn techniques and strategies. Trainees will also have a deeper understanding of the conduct of actual music therapy, case studies, individual and group supervision, as well as the experience of self-exploration by receiving Analytical Music Therapy sessions. The ultimate goal for this program is to deepen the trainees’ understanding about psychodynamic theories and use of AMT improvisation in order to integrate their theoretical, practical, and experiential learning around their own clinical and personal work. When trainees meet all the requirements and competencies, the certificate of analytical music therapy will be awarded to them when they exit the program.
Details below.
The AMT training approved by CBMT/NYSED for continuing education hours for MT-BC/LCAT!
OVERVIEW
– An advanced clinical training
– Study of music psychotherapy
– Development of analytic and artistic abilities
– Enhancement of creativity and musicality
– AMT Certificate & CE Certificate (MT-BC & LCAT)
– Online and in person training in multiple languages
AMT TRAINING
– Entry Level: AMT Self-Experience
– Advanced Level:
Phase I: Intertherapy
Phase II: AMT Individual Supervision
Phase III: AMT Group Supervision
REQUIREMENTS
- Personal analysis with college-approved AMT therapist
· Intertherapy
· Group work
· Workshops
· Summer intensive seminars
· Individual and group supervision
· Presentations
· Case study
QUALIFICATIONS
– Board certified music therapist with Master’s degree in music therapy or a related field, or matriculating in Master’s music therapy program
– A minimum of 6 credits in Psychology
– Prior clinical experience
– Demonstration of improvisation skills & analytic thinking ability
– Readiness to work on a deeper level of music psychotherapy
TRAINEES WILL:
– Recognize how AMT approach informs clinical practice (CBMT I.B.4k, II.A.4.i.)
– State psychodynamic concepts utilized in AMT (CBMT II.A1.g., h., A.2.b., c., o., u, A.3.f., A.4.i.)
– Recognize the role of music and the music therapist in AMT (CBMT II.A.5.k., n, t., x., z.)
– Enhance instrumental, vocal, and movement improvisation skills (CBMT II.A.5.o.,q.,x.,z., IV.A.6)
– Utilize self-experiences and apply them to music therapy (CBMT IV.A.1,3,B.4)
– Develop analytic skills in facilitating therapeutic process (CBMT II.A.1.c. III.A.4., B.3.,6.,7.,11.)
– Demonstrate culturally informed interventions (CBMT IV.B.4.)
– Apply AMT techniques to clinical practice (CBMT II.A.2., A.3.f., A.4.f., i.)
– Identify contemporary AMT applications for clients (CBMT IV.A.2)
– Practice AMT under supervision (CBMT IV.A.4,5)
– Apply AMT concepts to music therapy supervision (CBMT IV.A.11)
TRAINERS
Benedikte B. Scheiby, MA, MMEd, DPMT, CMT, LCAT, MBSR MM, is a Licensed Creative Arts Music Psychotherapist, Boi-Energetic Body Psychotherapist, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Trainer in New York City. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the New York University Music Therapy Graduate Program and a Director of the Postgraduate Training Institute in Analytical Music Therapy. She was trained by the music therapist pioneer, Mary Priestley (London) in Analytical Music Therapy (AMT), and has been practicing AMT for 36 years with a broad range of populations in a psychiatric and medical context. She was a former director of training and supervision, senior clinician and researcher at Institute for Music and Neurologic Function at Beth Abraham Hospital, NY. She holds a Master of Arts degree in music therapy from Herdecke University, Germany, and received her music education from Copenhagen University. She has taught at several colleges, including Molloy College, State University of NY at New Paltz, Hochschule fur Musik und Kunst in Germany , and Pratt Institute, has received research grants, and has published several peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and research studies. Additionally, she has given workshops, lectures, and trainings nationally and internationally in USA, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Estonia, Israel, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Canada, France. She has been director of postgraduate Analytical Music Therapy Institute since 1994.
Seung-A Kim, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC, Analytical Music Therapist, is Associate Professor of Music Therapy as well as the Director of the Undergraduate Music Therapy Program at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY. She received her PhD in Music Therapy at Temple University and currently holds credentials as a New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and as a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). For the past 17 years, Dr. Kim has worked with clients with developmental disabilities, cultural adjustment difficulties, stress and depressive symptoms, Alzheimer’s disease, and neurological problems at a variety of clinical settings (i.e. day treatment centers, assisted living centers, rehabilitation centers, community centers, conservatory settings, and private practice settings). In addition, she has taught undergraduate and graduate classes and supervised music therapy interns. She developed a music therapy program for Korean immigrant families in NY and organized meetings for the Korean Alliance of Licensed Creative Arts Therapy and offered Creative Arts Therapy workshops to the Korean community. She has continued to collaborate with health professionals in this community to promote music therapy. Also, she is an Article Editor on Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy and serves on the AMTA Diversity Committee and MAR Assembly. She has lectured nationally and internationally, and published several chapters in peer-reviewed books. Her scholarly interests are Analytical Music Therapy (AMT), multicultural training utilizing music, cross-cultural supervision, and stress reduction.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Music Therapy: CMTE
This program is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists to award Continuing Music Therapy Education Credits. The number of credits varies each semester depending upon the workshop/course offered. The number of credits offered will be listed in the workshop/course description. The Provider maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT Policies and Criteria for Continuing Music Therapy Education.
NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapists: LCAT
Molloy College is an approved provider for CE credit from NY State for Licensed Creative Arts Therapists: approval number CAT-0015. This program is approved for CEU credit for Licensed Creative Arts Therapists. The number of credits varies each semester depending upon the workshop/course offered. The number of credits offered will be listed in the workshop/course description.
TUITION AND FEES
Click here for the tuition and fees.
ADMISSION AND APPLICATION
Admission is twice per year in the fall and in the spring.
Spring 2018 Admission:
Application Deadline: December 11, 2017 – contact us regarding late application options (Skim@molloy.edu)
Enrollment Deadline: January 3, 2018
Spring 2018 Start Date: January 16, 2018
There is a $450 application fee (non-refundable). Click here to download an application. Click here to download a recommendation form.
REGISTRATION
Upon acceptance into the program students will be sent instructions on how to register for workshops and courses in the program.
CONTACT:
Dr. Seung-A Kim, LCAT, MT-BC
Coordinator, Analytical Music Therapy Training at Molloy College
skim@molloy.edu/ 516.323.3326
Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11571