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Certificate in Music Therapy

Valparaiso University

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 51.2305

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Locations

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  • Valparaiso, Indiana

    US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-1129.02

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringLearning StrategiesJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningWritingService OrientationInstructing

Knowledge

PsychologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingFine ArtsMedicine and DentistryBiologySociology and AnthropologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Design or provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-ca
  • Design music therapy experiences, using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objective
  • Sing or play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.
  • Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
  • Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
  • Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover f
  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareElectronic mail softwareOffice suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareInternet browser softwareDocument management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Acoustic guitarsAutoharpsAutomatic blood pressure cuffsBass drumsCellosCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasElectronic keyboardsElectronic organsHandbellsHandheld microphonesHeart rate monitorsLaptop computers35 millimeter camerasArtists' easelsArtists' paintbrushesArtists' scissorsCircle cuttersComputer data input scannersDigital camcordersDigital still camerasEdge punchesHole punchesHot glue gunsRazor knivesTablet computers3D movement analysis systemsAgar slides

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Music Therapists29-1129.02
  • Art Therapists29-1129.01
  • Therapists, All Other29-1129.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Client needs assessment — conduct initial intake observations under clinical supervision to identify perceptual, sensory, and communicative strengths and challenges in a structured therapeutic setting.
  • Music therapy session structure — follow prescribed treatment protocols and session plans developed by a supervising therapist in an entry-level clinical placement.
  • Musical instrument performance — sing or play keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments at a functional level to support client engagement during supervised group or individual sessions.
  • Therapeutic rapport — communicate with clients using active listening and empathetic language under supervisor guidance to begin building trust within a clinical music therapy environment.
  • Treatment documentation — record session observations, client reactions, and progress notes in standardized formats using office suite or medical software under direct oversight.
  • Goal identification — assist in establishing preliminary client goals and objectives by gathering background information and presenting findings to a supervising music therapist.
  • Specialized population orientation — demonstrate basic awareness of music therapy applications across populations such as geriatrics, mental health, or developmental disabilities within a supervised practicum.
  • Music selection rationale — identify and propose musical elements, such as tempo, rhythm, or melody, that align with a client's stated therapeutic objectives under clinician direction.
  • Self-care music experiences — implement simple, evidence-based music activities designed to support client self-care and emotional regulation as directed within a structured session plan.
  • Ethical and professional standards — apply foundational knowledge of music therapy codes of conduct and confidentiality requirements while interacting with clients and interdisciplinary team members.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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