Course Description
In-depth study of foundations and principles of music therapy and current developments in music therapy theory and practice. Review of current clinical and research literature in music therapy and related fields. Discussion of emerging models and trends in music therapy practice.
Athena Title
Trends Issues Music Therapy
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Apply comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy practice. 2. Differentiate the theoretical or treatment orientations of current models of music therapy. 3. Synthesize comprehensive knowledge of current theories and deduce their implications for music therapy practice, supervision, education, and/or research. 4. Identify theoretical constructs from music therapy and related fields that underlie various clinical practices and research approaches. 5. Use current theoretical, clinical, and research literature from music therapy and related fields to identify emerging models and to predict/propose future models and trends for music therapy. 6. Articulate and defend a personal philosophy, approach, and/or theory to music therapy.
Topical Outline
• Foundations of music therapy • Music therapy treatment models and orientations • Current theories of practice, supervision, and research • Related fields and emerging models of music therapy • Development of personal theory of music therapy
Syllabus
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