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The music therapy equivalency program is a post-baccalaureate program for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in music from a regionally accredited, recognized institution.
Application Process
Apply for Admission
Submit Official College/University Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent (electronic or hard copy) directly from the college/university you attended to the Baldwin Wallace University Office of Admission. Electronic transcripts should be submitted to admit@bw.edu.
Paper copies should be sent to:
Admission Office
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017
Provide a Resume
As part of the selection process, please submit a current resume or summary of your work history. The resume may be submitted within the online application, or you may submit it separately to the BW admission office at graduate@bw.edu.
Your resume or work summary should also include:
- Academic degrees
- Musicianship experience
- Leadership and community involvement
- Employment history (if applicable)
Complete a Musicianship Assessment
Upon initial application review, eligible candidates may then be invited to complete a musicianship assessment. This assessment will be conducted by the assistant professor of music therapy. During this assessment, candidates will be asked to exhibit their vocal and musical skills by singing and playing an instrument. Candidates will also undergo an interview during their musicianship assessment.
Please note that students cannot move forward to the admission stage without completion of the musicianship assessment.
For further information regarding the musicianship assessment, please contact Kara Caine, assistant professor of music therapy, at (440) 826-3176 or kcaine@bw.edu.
Questions about the admission process? Please contact our Admission Office at (440) 826-8012 or graduate@bw.edu.