MUSC 207 Music Therapy Techniques

This course provides the student with an introduction to methods and techniques of music therapy through lecture and classroom experiences. Students will learn basic principles upon which music therapy techniques have been developed and practice these techniques in the classroom with their peers.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MUSC 161 and MUSC 162

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Identify relevant music therapy competencies.
  2. 2. Describe and discuss various music therapy techniques in group and individual sessions.
  3. 3. Design music therapy sessions using selected music therapy techniques.
  4. 4. Select and implement music therapy techniques based on research and clinical practice use.
  5. 5. Demonstrate leadership skills and techniques used by music therapists in a variety of settings.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Identify relevant music therapy competencies.
  2. 2. Describe and discuss various music therapy techniques in group and individual sessions.
  3. 3. Design music therapy sessions using selected music therapy techniques.
  4. 4. Select and implement music therapy techniques based on research and clinical practice use.
  5. 5. Demonstrate leadership skills and techniques used by music therapists in a variety of settings.