Music Therapy Careers
Related Skills
- Ability to work with populations covering the entire lifespan
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Sensitive to the needs of other people
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to make critical observations
- Ability to work individually and in a team setting
- Ability to self-promote
Being Successful in the Field
- Finding positions in the music industry requires a combination of talent, training, connections and some luck. Perseverance is required!
- Some jobs may require you to join unions or guilds.
Related Fields
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Music Education
Employers
- Hospitals: general and psychiatric
- Special education facilities
- Mental health centers
- Nursing homes
- Correctional facilities
- Private practice
- Outpatient clinics
Strategies
- Take courses in psychology, social work, or education.
- Attend professional conferences.
- Be involved in music RSOs (Registered Student Organizations).
- Earn a master's degree in music therapy and seek certification.
- Volunteer in a rehabilitation setting.
- Must demonstrate a genuine interest in helping people.
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristy DeWall | 223 Bone Student Center | ksdewal@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Crimmins | Centennial West 312 | amcrimm@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8198 | Music Therapy Internships |
| Cindy Ropp | Centennial West 312 | crropp@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8803 | Clinical Internship in Music Therapy |