Music Therapists: Qualifications for Licensure
General Qualifications for Licensure
To qualify for music therapy licensure in Maryland, an applicant must:
Be of good moral character.
Meet the education, training, certification, and other qualifications applicable to the license being sought.
Be in good standing based on a review of applicable licensure, certification, or registration history in other jurisdictions, including any disciplinary actions, as required for full licensure.
Submit a completed application and pay the applicable application fee.
Complete the required Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
Complete the Board's Law and Regulations Examination with a passing score of 75% or higher.
Complete implicit bias training that includes a structural racism component.
Music Therapist Limited License
The Music Therapist Limited License is intended for applicants pursuing licensure under the Board's limited licensure requirements. Applicants must satisfy the applicable education, training, and supervision requirements established by Maryland law and the Board.
To apply for a Music Therapist Limited License, applicants must submit:
A $100.00 application fee, paid through the online payment system.
A recent 2 × 2 passport-size photograph.
A signed application.
An internship completion verification letter.
A Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), which must be received by the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) before a license can be issued.
A completed Privacy Act Form.
A completed Law and Regulations Examination with a passing score of 75% or higher.
Proof of completion of implicit bias training that includes a structural racism component.
Music Therapist License
To qualify for a full Music Therapist License, an applicant must meet the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including:
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, including clinical training, from an eligible educational program at an accredited college or university.
Hold current certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and provide the required proof of certification.
Be in good standing based on a review of applicable licensure, certification, or registration history in other jurisdictions, including disciplinary history.
Meet all additional requirements established by the Board.
To apply for a Music Therapist License, applicants must submit:
A $150.00 application fee, paid through the online payment system.
A recent 2 × 2 passport-size photograph.
A signed application.
A primary source verification letter and/or CBMT certification documentation from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
A Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), which must be received by the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) before a license can be issued.
A completed Privacy Act Form.
A completed Law and Regulations Examination with a passing score of 75% or higher.
Proof of completion of implicit bias training that includes a structural racism component.
Additional Documentation for Full Licensure
Applicants must also submit the following:
