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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Music / Music Therapy Equivalency

Concordia University Wisconsin

USA,Wisconsin

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 34,950/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Wisconsin

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1881

Total Students: 8,000 +

Int. Students: 540 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI 53097, United States

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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Music / Music Therapy Equivalency

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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 34,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Concordia University Wisconsin

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 55.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Music Therapist
Music Director
Occupational Therapy Aide

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)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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