a) An applicant for licensure as a licensed professional music therapist shall file an application on forms provided by the Division. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be of good moral character. The application shall include:

1. 1) An official transcript and diploma or official transcript and certification of graduation evidencing that the applicant has received a baccalaureate degree or higher in music therapy from an accredited educational institution that meets the standards provided in Section 1316.20;
2. 2) Certification of successful completion of an examination as provided in Section 1316.25. The certification shall be forwarded to the Division from the testing entity; and

3) The fee required in Section 1316.55.

1. b) In lieu of meeting the requirements in subsection (a)(1), an applicant who has at least a baccalaureate degree (not in music therapy) may complete a music therapy degree equivalency program offered by a university approved by the American Music Therapy Association without earning a second baccalaureate degree. Applicants shall meet all other requirements for licensure.