Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Music at Nazareth College, specializing in music therapy education and clinical practice with over 20 years of experience. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical methods, theory, practice, and research while supervising student practicums.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. from Florida State University
• M.M. from Florida State University
• B.S. from Tennessee Tech University

Jones' clinical expertise spans mental health settings across the lifespan, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatric care, special education, and early intervention. She holds specialized training in neurologic music therapy, NICU applications, and end-of-life care. Her research focuses on qualitative and descriptive methodologies, single-case/pre-experimental designs, and curriculum development for music therapy education, emphasizing the integration of neurological science with therapeutic practice.

As an educator, she champions the connection between theory, research, and lived clinical experience, frequently incorporating brain science into her pedagogy. Her work thrives within Nazareth College's collaborative environment at the York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute, where interdisciplinary healthcare education creates unique opportunities for music therapy integration.