Music Therapy Internship

At Lurie Children's, we treat the whole child, practicing family-centered-care. As a music therapy intern, you are part of a team that plays an integral role in a child's healing process. You are directly supervised by board-certified music therapists through the hospital's Children's Services Department. Learn more about our music therapists. 

Academic Requirements

To be considered for the music therapy internship, you must have the following:

• Completed all undergraduate, equivalency or graduate-level coursework from an accredited music therapy program
• A letter from your academic director verifying your eligibility for the internship. For more information on approved academic programs, please visit the American Music Therapy Association 
• Documented music therapy practicum experience

How to Apply

We currently offer one internship per year, beginning in the fall. The application and all required reference letters are due as follows:

• September 2027 Internship
  • We will begin accepting applications on December 1, 2026
  • Application Deadline: January 29, 2027

Apply Here Starting December 1, 2026

See below for fact sheet:

• Fact Sheet

If you are interested in more information about our music therapy team, please email us at musictherapy@luriechildrens.org. 

Contract

Lurie Children’s and the intern's school will sign a contract defining mutual rights and responsibilities. The contract will be sent upon acceptance to the internship program. The music therapy internship director will work with the intern's school to communicate progress as required. Acceptance is contingent upon an agreement between the school and Lurie Children’s. 

Questions

Please direct all questions or inquiries to musictherapy@luriechildrens.org.