Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive and respected music therapy internship programs.
The MusicWorx Internship Program is a six-month, University-Affiliated clinical training experience designed to equip the next generation of music therapists with confidence, skill, and vision.
Now accepting applications for our newly relaunched program – and celebrating our nearly 200th intern milestone!
We serve across the full continuum of care, giving you hands-on experience in a wide range of settings, populations, and service models. As an intern, you’ll deliver direct service, participate in team collaboration, and gain the tools to thrive professionally – all under the guidance of expert supervisors.
The internship experience is designed to give world-class education and guidance to future music therapists, while providing excellent care to members of the community. In addition to two formal writing assignments, internship requires 1,040 hours, comprised of the following:
A thorough explanation of the internship program, the candidate process, and the outline required for applying appears in the downloadable Internship Application.
Over 170 interns have graduated from the MusicWorx program in the last 20 years. Seventy percent of all alumnae have their MT-BC credentials, and of those, seventy-five percent work full time. Forty-two graduates even have their own businesses, and twelve run their own internship programs.
198 Interns and Counting
Interns are integrated into every aspect of MusicWorx’s clinical and organizational work.
Clinical Experience:
Direct service delivery in individual and group settings across San Diego County
Supervision and Mentorship:
Documentation and Admin:
Professional Development
Capstone Projects:
Materials
Deadlines
To begin the internship in a specific term, your application must be submitted by the dates listed below:
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to secure your desired start date.
Contact internship directors, Kevin and Cassandra with any questions!