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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Music / Music Therapy Equivalency Concordia University Wisconsin Concordia University Wisconsin, USA

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USD 34950

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Music therapy is the process of using music to aid changes in behavior and brain function in order to promote health and wellness. Our music therapy program is an equivalency program offered by CUW through Alverno College. What does that mean? You’ll benefit from a well-rounded Bachelor of Arts in Music degree through CUW, while earning a Music Therapy Equivalency Degree at Alverno College. This allows you to focus on the specific courses required to become a board certified music therapist. You will follow our liberal arts music curriculum and graduate from CUW with a music therapy concentration.

A key element of your studies is learning how to work within a multidisciplinary team in medical and psychiatric hospitals, hospice, schools, and clinics. A day in your future life could involve helping Alzheimer’s patients retain memories, Parkinson’s patients improve mobilities, infants reduce their stay in the neonatal ICU, and people suffering from depression deal with their symptoms.

Because of our partnership with Alverno College, you’ll be assisted in securing a top internship position to gain hands-on experience and build up your resume for the future. As a CUW student, you will be exposed to and have opportunities to participate in a wide range of musical ensembles including band, orchestra, choir, and handbells. Besides the regular classes, we have many student-led musical groups and events to enjoy throughout the school year. The liberal arts music major program offers you the chance to interact with and learn from other music students outside of the music therapy program.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    34950

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    12000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants
    Presidential Scholarship
    Talent Scholarships
    Concordia Grant
    Luther Promise

    Graduate Students
    Graduate Assistantship
    Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants
    Presidential Scholarship
    Criteria: Based on academic performance
    Note: Must be applied for each semester

    Talent Scholarships
    Criteria: Based on audition or portfolio review
    Note: Renewable each semester with reapplication

    Concordia Grant
    Criteria: General institutional aid (specific criteria not detailed)
    Note: Reapplication required each semester

    Luther Promise
    Criteria: Not specified
    Note: Institutional award, apply each semester
    Average total aid awarded to undergraduate international students: $17,000/year

    Graduate Students
    Graduate Assistantship
    Criteria:
    Must be a graduate student (international or domestic)
    Work 20 hours per week in a department with an assistantship opening
    Submit by May 1:
    Application form
    2 letters of recommendation
    Resume with biography
    Cover letter addressed to Graduate Assistant Selection Director
    Usage: Funds can be applied toward tuition, living, or other expenses

    LINK: https://www.cuw.edu/admissions/financial-aid/international.html
    Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants
    Presidential Scholarship Amount: $9,000 – $12,000 per year
    Talent Scholarships Amount: Varies
    Concordia Grant Amount: $5,000
    Luther Promise Amount: $3,000
    Average total aid awarded to undergraduate international students: $17,000/year

    Graduate Students
    Graduate Assistantship Amount: $1,000/month for 12 months ($12,000/year)

     

     

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