Music Therapy and Neuroscience

Learn Music Therapy and Neuroscience with Berklee Online

Develop the skills to use music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs—for yourself and others.

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Courses

Courses are best for students who are looking to meet a specific need, or simply want to get started with Berklee Online. No application necessary.

  • Next semester starts April 7
  • 12 Weeks / 4 Weeks
  • 5-10 Hours Per Week
OMUTH-105
Level 1 Level 1
Undergraduate Course
Enrich your mind, body, and spirit by learning about the psychological, neurological, and immunological changes that can happen when you engage with music.
  • Credit: $1,545
  • Non-Credit: $1,290
OLMSC-200
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
This course will provide you with the tools you require to have a healthy life and a long and sustainable career in the performing arts
  • Credit: $1,545
  • Non-Credit: $1,290
OLMSC-250
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
This course explores the mechanisms that transform acoustical signals into the neural patterns that we perceive as music: melody, rhyme, rhythm, and harmony. You will learn neuroanatomy and signal processing along with the personalized experience of music and how it can relate to expertise, emotion, preferences, and creativity, all from a neuroscientific perspective.
  • Credit: $1,545
  • Non-Credit: $1,290
OMUTH-201
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
Gain an understanding of a music therapy career, including training requirements, levels of practice, and music therapy techniques.
  • Credit: $1,545
  • Non-Credit: $1,290
OLSOC-307
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
Explore the mental processes underlying musical behaviors and how emotion, environment, cognitive capacity, and other factors influence how we perceive music.
  • Credit: $1,545
  • Non-Credit: $1,290

Certificates

Gain the professional credentials and marketable skills you need to succeed in your specific area of the music industry. Certificates range from foundational-skill building to graduate-level. No application necessary.

  • Next semester starts April 7
  • 3-18 Months
  • 5-10 Hours Per Week
Advanced Professional
8 Courses · 24 Credits
This customizable program allows you to earn an Advanced Professional Certificate in General Music Studies by choosing eight courses from any interest area.
Professional
4 Courses · 12 Credits
This customizable program allows you to earn a Professional Certificate in General Music Studies by choosing four courses from any interest area.

Degree Programs

Degree programs are the most affordable and flexible option for earning your music degree from Berklee College of Music. They are the best option for students who want a music education degree and the full Berklee experience.

  • Apply by May 5 for June 30 semester start:
    • $75 application fee waived
    • Apply in as little time as 15 minutes
    • Get a decision within 1 week
  • Master's Degree: 1-3 Years
    Bachelor's Degree: 2-4 Years
  • 5-10 Hours Per Week
120 Credits
“Build your own” music major by selecting coursework from a number of disciplines that align with your personal career goals.

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Get Access to Free Handbooks

Gain access to real course content from Berklee Online's 12-week, instructor-led online courses. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, these free handbooks cover a variety of topics, all designed to provide you with marketable skills in music.

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