Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

at University of the Incarnate Word

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Therapy in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of the Incarnate Word is an accredited professional degree program designed to train students in clinical applications of music, blending musical skills with specialized training in the areas of psychology and the behavioral and natural sciences. UIW is one of only five Texas universities that offer an undergraduate degree in Music Therapy.Music has long been known to make impacts on health and wellness and has been used in clinical settings to treat or provide care for stress, anxiety and depression, support immune function and in pediatric and palliative care, among its many applications and functions. With their musicianship and deep knowledge of therapeutic techniques, music therapists can become critical parts of interdisciplinary teams that support people’s health and wellness goals.