Course Description
Provides an introduction to the field of music therapy and prepares students for their first clinical assignments.
Athena Title
Introduction to Music Therapy
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and established definitions of music therapy 2. Develop personal definition of music therapy 3. Demonstrate knowledge of music therapy clinical requirements and procedures 4. Demonstrate knowledge of materials and resources used in music therapy practicums 5. Document observations of music therapy clinical sessions
Topical Outline
Definitions of music therapy Attributes of a music therapist Clinical intervention strategies Documentation Professional role/ethics Music therapy in UGA clinical settings Observations and documentation of clinical sessions
Syllabus