# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 2. Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-language Pathologists, and Music Therapists

### Subtitle 4A. Music Therapists

#### Section 2-4A-06

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall:

  (1) Be of good moral character; and

  (2) Be at least 18 years old.

(c) The applicant shall:

  (1)

    (i) Be a board certified music therapist; and

    (ii) Provide proof:

      (1)

        (A) Of passing the examination for board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization; or

      (B) Of being transitioned into board certification; and

      (2) That the applicant is currently a board certified music therapist;

  (2) Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy, or its equivalent, including clinical training, from an educational program that is:

    (i) Approved by the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization; and

    (ii) Within an accredited college or university;

  (3) Be in good standing based on a review of the applicant's music therapy licensure, certification, or registration history in other jurisdictions, including a review of any disciplinary actions in the practice of music therapy; and

  (4) Meet any other requirements established by the Board.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)