
Department of Music Therapy
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Mission

Vision

Our Impact
In 2024-2025, our music therapy students provided 13,730 hours of free clinical services to 1,462 patients at 21 community sites, demonstrating our commitment to giving back to the community and enriching the lives of those we serve. With CSU’s proximity to numerous healthcare institutions, rehabilitation centers, and educational facilities, we can offer students a wide range of clinical placements, volunteer experiences, and employment opportunities. By engaging directly with clients in real-world settings, our students develop the skills and empathy necessary to become not just proficient music therapists, but compassionate, community-centered professionals who are well-equipped to make a lasting difference in the field.
Come Visit Us!
Explore CSU Music Therapy: VIPS (Very Important Prospective Student) Visit Day!
December 2025 - details coming soon!
Discover all that our department offers in a special, immersive day designed for future students, parents, teachers, and counselors.
Highlights Include:
- Class Observation: Get a live look at our teaching and curriculum.
- Colloquium Lunch & Clinical Poster Session: See our students' practicum experiences firsthand over lunch. Connect with faculty and students to learn what makes our program unique.
- Q&A Session: Ask questions and explore how CSU’s program aligns with your career goals.
For more information, email musictherapy@csuohio.edu

The Department of Music Therapy affiliates with a wide variety of community agencies and sites for clinical training in the greater Cleveland area. The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) has approved both the undergraduate and graduate programs in music therapy. Cleveland State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). This includes all music and music therapy degree offerings. In addition, The Cleveland State University Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy is approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

Cleveland State University is required by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) to provide basic information about maintaining health and safety within the contexts of music practice, performance, teaching, and listening to all students, including Department of Music Therapy students. The health and safety of our students on their path to becoming music therapists is very important to our program. Please review more health & safety information regarding music therapy here.

Don't just take our word for it—explore how our Music Therapy undergraduate program ranks nationally! We're proud to be recognized for both affordability and quality in preparing our students for impactful careers:
🎶 Ranked #14 on Best Value Schools’ list of Most Affordable Music Therapy Degrees in 2024
🎶 Ranked #4 on Best Counseling Degrees for affordable, accredited programs
At CSU, we're committed to providing exceptional education that is both accessible and affordable, setting up our students for success in music therapy and beyond!
Mailing Address
2121 Euclid Ave., MU 111
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
Music and Communication Building
2001 Euclid Avenue
Room 111
Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact
Phone: (216) 687-3807
musictherapy@csuohio.edu