Course Description
Intermediate level of practical experience in conducting music therapy sessions with selected clients. Includes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of weekly music therapy sessions throughout the semester.
Athena Title
Music Therapy Practicum III
Non-Traditional Format
Field work under the supervision of a licensed music therapist (2-4 hours per week in the field plus preparation time).
Prerequisite
MUSI 2022
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will demonstrate ability to: * provide feedback on, reflect, rephrase, and translate the clients communication; * establish closure on treatment issues * provide sensory stimulation through music therapy experiences that allow the client to use visual, auditory, or tactile cues; * ultilize non-symphonic instruments (pitched and unpitched) in music therapy sessions * provide experiences to encourage creative responses from the client; * use music with techniques of relaxation and/or stress reduction
Topical Outline
1. Purpose, intent, and function of music therapy for various populations 2. Psychological and physiological aspects of music behavior and experience (i.e., music and affect; influence of music on behavior; physiological responses to music; perception and cognition of music; psycho-motor components of music behavior; music learning and development; preference; creativity)
Syllabus