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Influence of Music on Behavior


Course Description

Physiological effects of music, the relation of music to health, and the place of music in the habilitative and rehabilitative process.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to write a paper on a topic of wider scope than undergraduates and will give an oral report.


Athena Title

Influence of Music on Behavior


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

1. Articulate physiological and emotional responses to music. 2. Design a music therapy paradigm for designated area of treatment. 3. Present a research paper related to one aspect of the influence of music on behavior and defend the same to peers.


Topical Outline

1. Research literature for specific area of music therapy intervention.


Syllabus