Music Therapy Internship

The application cycle for our Fall 2026 internship is now closed, and we are no longer accepting applications.

The application cycle for our Fall 2027 internship will open December 1st, 2026. We encourage prospective applicants to check this page periodically for updates and additional information about the application process.

We appreciate your interest in our program and look forward to connecting with you in the future.

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

See below for our application and fact sheet:

*Please note that the application form is currently “Read-only,” and you will only be able to complete and submit the form when our application window opens on December 1st, 2026:

• Fact Sheet
• Application

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.