Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT) program is the only undergraduate degree in music therapy offered in Ontario. The program combines technical musicianship with in-depth therapeutic training and extensive hands-on experience, preparing students to design and implement music-based interventions tailored to clients' needs and goals. Students engage with diverse client interactions, ranging from children with developmental or physical disabilities to older adults with dementia, through supervised clinical training and community placements. The curriculum includes courses in clinical improvisation, case studies, therapeutic theories, and medical music therapy, along with two years of supervised group and individual placements. By the fourth year, students are ready for professional practice with a 1,000-hour internship through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT), positioning them to take the Certified Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) exam upon graduation, enabling practice in both Canada and the USA.

Career Options:

Job Title	NOC Code	Salary Range (CAD)	Job Description
Rehabilitation Therapists	31204	$50,000 - $85,000	Develop rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from injuries, incorporating music therapy as part of the treatment plan.
Therapists in Counselling	41301	$55,000 - $90,000	Provide individual or group counselling using music therapy techniques to support mental health and well-being.
Special Education Teachers	41220	$60,000 - $95,000	Support children with special needs by integrating music therapy into personalized educational plans to foster learning and development.
Recreational Therapists	31203	$45,000 - $75,000	Plan and implement recreational activities, including music sessions, to improve clients' quality of life in therapeutic environments.

Career Options:

Job Title

NOC Code

Salary Range (CAD)

Job Description

Rehabilitation Therapists

Therapists in Counselling

Special Education Teachers

Recreational Therapists