| Course ID: | MUSI 2021. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 2 hours credit. |
| Course Title: | Music Therapy Practicum I |
Course
Description: | Beginning level of practical experience in conducting music
therapy sessions with selected clients. Includes observation,
assisting, planning, implementation, and documentation of weekly
music therapy sessions throughout the semester. |
| Oasis Title: | Music Therapy Practicum I |
| Nontraditional Format: | Field work under the supervision of a licensed music therapist
(2-4 hours per week in the field plus preparation time). |
| Prerequisite: | MUSI 1022 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | The student will demonstrate ability to:
* Identify the client's primary treatment needs;
* formulate therapeutic goals and objectives for individuals and
groups based on assessment findings;
* Design treatment sessions;
* Communicate behavior expectations to clients;
* Assist the client in developing effective communication
skills;
* Provide experiences to promote client decision-making. |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Potentials, limitations, and problems of exceptional
individuals;
2. Causes and symptoms of major exceptionalities and basic
terminology used in diagnosis and classification;
3. Typical and atypical human systems and development;
4. Dynamics and processes of the therapist-client relationship |
| Honor Code Reference: | Students will be expected to create client-specific activites
without the aid of published sources. |