Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-11 - MUSIC THERAPY
Subject 590-11-1 - MUSIC THERAPY
Rule 590-11-1-.01 - Application for Licensure

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 590-11-1-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Applicants for licensure as a music therapist must submit the following:

(a) a completed application, on the appropriate form, accompanied by the required fee;

(b) completed information and forms needed to submit the results of a fingerprint background check as required by O.C.G.A. § 43-25A-5(6);

(c) transcripts showing evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization within an accredited college or university;

(d) evidence of completion of a minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training, with at least 180 hours in preinternship experiences and at least 900 hours in internship experiences approved by an academic institution, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization;

(e) Secure and verifiable documentation of United States citizenship or lawful presence in the United States as required by Georgia law;

(f) evidence of one of the following:
1. passing scores for the examination for board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization and evidence of current certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization; or

2. proof of being transitioned into board certification and evidence of current certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization; and

(g) any additional information requested by the Secretary of State to establish eligibility.

(2) An application is active for one year, after which a new application and fee are required.

O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-3, 43-25A-1, 43-25A-5, 43-25A-8.

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