MUSC 163: Introduction to Integral Thinking
Prerequisites: MUSC 154, 155, a declared major of music therapy, or permission of
instructor. Equivalency degree seeking students can take this course in conjunction
with Professional Foundations I & II
Credit Hours: (2)
This survey course will provide students with an introduction to integral thinking,
which is an all-encompassing orientation to conceptualizing and addressing the diverse
needs of clients. Students will be provided with an introduction to outcome-oriented
thinking, context-oriented thinking, and experience-oriented thinking in music therapy.
Detailed Description of Course Content
- Overview of Integral thinking
- Outcome-oriented thinking: assessment, treatment, evaluation, termination
- Context-oriented thinking: assessment, treatment, evaluation, termination
- Experience-oriented thinking: assessment, treatment, evaluation, termination
- Professional roles and responsibilities
- Advocating for clients and supporting new and/or existing music therapy programs
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This course may include the following instructional strategies: lecture, experientials,
student development of materials, student presentations, cooperative/group learning,
writing-to-learn activities, oral and musical communication activities, and role-playing/simulation
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The following professional competencies as outlined by the American Music Therapy
Association will be addressed in this course.
Introduced:
- The dynamics and processes of a therapist-client relationship
- The dynamics and processes of therapy groups
- Accepted methods of major therapeutic approaches (person-centered, music-centered,
feminist, queer theory, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive behavioral)
- Assessment, treatment, evaluation, and termination within the accepted methods of
the major therapeutic approaches and in line with the Standards of Clinical Practice
- How to identify the primary treatment needs of clients in music therapy
- How to select and adapt musical instruments and equipment consistent with the strengths
and needs of the client
- Strategies for creating music therapy treatment plans within the accepted methods
of the major therapeutic approaches
- How to determine if clients are appropriate for group or individual placement
- How to sequence and pace music experiences within a session according to client need
and situational factors
- Understand potential detriments and contraindications of music therapy treatment
- How to communicate to other departments and staff the rationale for music therapy
services, the role of the music therapist, and the role of music therapy in the client’s
total treatment plan
- Collaborate with team members toward designing and implementing interdisciplinary
treatment programs
- Write proposals to create new and/or maintain existing music therapy programs
Emphasized:
- How to document and measure client progress
- Techniques and approaches for gathering client data during assessment, treatment,
evaluation, and termination
- Professional roles and duties when working with other professionals and other disciplines
- The American Music Therapy Association Code of Ethics
Assessment Measures
Mid-term and final exams, an introduction to clinical paperwork that is typical for
a variety of settings to capture client data and report on client progress, music
playing experiences, reflections on readings and quizzes on readings, and video reflections
of clinical settings
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
April, 2019