Music Education & Music Therapy (MEMT)
Welcome to MEMT
Music Education and Music Therapy at KU are recognized as among the finest music preparatory programs in the world. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels, with graduate licensure and master’s equivalency programs also available.
What is MEMT?
MEMT is the acronym for the Division of Music Education & Music Therapy within the KU School of Music. Although one division, Music Education and Music Therapy are two distinct areas, each with their own objectives, courses of study, and student outcomes.
Choose the option below that best meets your intended career path.
Music Education
Music Education prepares students for careers elementary and secondary music classroom instruction, ensemble direction, applied studio instruction, and advanced scholarship. Coursework focuses on band, strings, choral and general music education.
Experience Music Education
Music Therapy
Music Therapy at the University of Kansas has the longest running music therapy program in the country. Students prepare for careers in diverse clinical settings including medical and rehabilitation hospitals, mental health centers, schools, correctional facilities, hospice programs, and private practice.
Experience Music Therapy