Accreditations
The University of Dayton Department of Music is proud to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the American Music Therapy Association.
National Association of Schools of Music
The University of Dayton is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM, founded in 1924, is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges and universities with approximately 647 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials. Institutional membership is gained through the peer review process of accreditation.
NASM participates in the national conversation about educational issues with special emphases on art and design, the arts and higher education.
The Association also provides counsel and assistance to established and developing institutions and programs. NASM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all art and design curricula.
American Music Therapy Association
As one of few music therapy degree programs in Ohio approved by the American Music Therapy Association, our program prepares students for acceptance to an approved, intensive internship. Upon successful completion of the internship and subsequent board certification, students are eligible to practice music therapy in a wide variety of educational, health and mental health settings.