MUSC 102 Fundamentals of Music Therapy

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to survey basic literature in music therapy, basic assumptions and practices, and to orient the student to clinical applications of music as therapy.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Two or three short papers (depending on need) surveying the literature in music therapy. 2 references, APA style typed.

Mid-term exam

Final exam

Attendance/participation

COURSE CONTENT:

A survey of the various definitions of music therapy

A survey of the components of music and their relation to music therapy

A survey of the historical uses of music as therapy

A general discussion of the application of music therapy techniques to major disabilities

A discussion of professional ethics in the field of music therapy

TEXTS:

Bruscia, K.E., Defining Music Therapy
Davis, W., Gfeller, K., and Thaut, M., An Introduction to Music Therapy Theory and Practice

University Honor Statement

By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of academic integrity will not be tolerated. This class will be conducted in strict observance of the Honor Code. Refer to your Student Handbook for details.