MUSC 477
MUSIC IN THERAPY
Catalog Entry
MUSC477: Music in Therapy
Three Hours lecture (3).
Prerequisites Senior standing, all music therapy core courses, and upper level standing as a Music Therapy major.
An intensive study of music in therapy including assessment, implementation and evaluation procedures within all major treatment models.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student music therapist for entry into the professional arena. The topics covered will include:
- Application of music as therapy to all five domains of human functioning
- Psycho-emotional
- Cognitive/intellectual
- physiological
- social
- spiritual
- Music as therapy within the major treatment models
- psychodynamic
- behavioral
- medical/physiological
- cognitive
- educational
- Music therapy assessment, implementation, and evaluation strategies with each treatment model
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
An informal lecture and experiential approach will be employed. Additionally, students will present varied topics based on researh related to music and it's role in the major treatment modalities. This material will be presented to the class in a clear and concise manner and, in addition to course content, will address the students oral communication skills. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in oral communication skills in order to pass the course.
Goals and Objectives
- To prepare the student music therapist for entry into the role of intern.
- Integrate core music therapy coursework into a personal philosophy of music therapy.
- Integrate major treatment modalities with methods of music therapy intervention.
- To develop oral communication skills necessary to successfully function as a music therapist.
Assessment Measures
Assignments will include exams, written papers, book reports, class presentations and participation/attendance.
Other Course Information
Approval and Subsequent Reviews
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
May 2006 Reviewed E. Fellin, Chairman
