A Post-MLE Controversy World
Yesterday, the American Music Therapy Association quietly released a statement putting an end to a process started 8 years ago. The last portion of this "press release" stated the following (you can find the entire press release here ). The motion unanimously passed by the Board of Directors states: Whereas, there is lack of consensus (e.g., among Master’s Level Entry Subcommittee Members and the membership) for a move to Master’s Level Entry; Whereas, the evidence is inconclusive (e.g., Master’s Level Entry Subcommittee Final Report, two Master’s Level Entry surveys, feedback and analyses from Regional Town Hall/Concurrent Session Meetings, and Master’s Level Entry and State Recognition document) to support a move to Master’s Level Entry; Whereas, the Board has considered its fiduciary responsibilities and financial risk tolerance for the organization’s sustainability regarding a move to Master’s Level Entry; Whereas, the overall path (e.g., academic pr...