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Updated 01/25/2012
The Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association
has members in New Mexico, Oklahoma
and Texas.
The Southwestern Region is home to the following Academic Institutions which offer Music Therapy Degrees:
Southwest Oklahoma State University
Sam Houston State University
Southern Methodist University
Texas Woman's University
University of the Incarnate Word
West Texas A&M University
There are 12 National Roster Internship Sites in Texas and several University Affiliated Internship Sites in the Region.
The Southwestern Region is home to the following Academic Institutions which offer Music Therapy Degrees:
Southwest Oklahoma State University
Sam Houston State University
Southern Methodist University
Texas Woman's University
University of the Incarnate Word
West Texas A&M University
There are 12 National Roster Internship Sites in Texas and several University Affiliated Internship Sites in the Region.
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. (AMTA Website)
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. (AMTA Website)
The purpose of the Region is to advance music therapy and to
increase access to quality music therapy services.
The goal of the Region shall be:
a. to provide professional development opportunities for music therapists.
b. to participate in the operation of the AMTA through representation on committees and the Assembly of Delegates.
c. to further an awareness and acceptance of music therapy as a viable health profession through job development, public relations activities and local and state legislative action
d. to promote communication among members through Regional publications.
