Skip to main content

MUSC 166

MUSC 166: Field Study I

Prerequisites: MUSC 154, 155, 161 & 162, music therapy major, permission of instructor

Credit Hours: (1)

This practicum course will be conducted in a variety of settings, both on and off campus, to prepare students for clinical practice with a variety of clients using music therapy techniques. This goal will be met through directly-supervised clinical experiences and supervision from a professional music therapist. Students will be required to obtain a total of 12, on-site clinical hours each semester between field studies I, II, and III.

 

Detailed Description of Course Content

  • Assignment of clinical site and clients
  • Assessment, treatment, and evaluation of client need
  • Implementation of clinical music therapy sessions
  • Weekly supervision sessions with a professional music therapist
  • Termination of sessions with clients



Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Field experience, student development of materials
 

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:

  • Formulation of goals and objectives for individual and group therapy based on assessment findings
  • Coordinate treatment plan with other professionals
  • Plan and sequence music therapy sessions
  • Formulate music therapy strategies for individuals and groups based upon the goals and objectives adopted
  • Select and adapt music, musical instruments, and equipment consistent with the strengths and needs of the client
  • Recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to significant events in music therapy sessions as they occur
  • Provide feedback on, reflect, rephrase, and translate the client’s communications
  • Assist the client in communicating more effectively
  • Sequence and pace music experiences within a session according to the client's needs and situational factors
  • Conduct or facilitate group and individual music therapy
  • Implement a music therapy session according to a treatment plan
  • Promote a sense of group cohesiveness and/or a feeling of group membership
  • Demonstrate critical self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses

Emphasized:

  • Creation of a physical environment (e.g., arrangement of space, furniture, equipment, and instruments that is conducive to therapy)
  • Identification of the client's primary treatment needs in music therapy
  • Identification of the client’s therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation of assessment data
  • Identification of the client’s functional and dysfunctional behaviors
  • Observing and accurately recording the client’s responses to assessment
  • Principles and methods of music therapy assessment, treatment, evaluation, and termination
  • Existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials, and equipment with their appropriate applications
  • Establishing and maintaining appropriate interpersonal relationships with clients and team members
  • Direct structured and improvisatory music and movement experiences
  • Demonstrate awareness of the influence of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or political affiliation on the therapeutic process
  • Utilize the dynamics and processes of groups to achieve therapeutic goals
  • Provide verbal and nonverbal directions and cues necessary for successful client participation
  • Provide models for communicating expectations of behavior to clients
  • Design and implement methods for evaluating and measuring client progress and the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies
  • Establish and work within realistic time frames for evaluating the effects of therapy
  • Recognize significant changes and patterns in the client’s response to therapy
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to situations in which there are clear and present dangers
  • Establish and work within realistic time frames for evaluating the effects of therapy
  • Recognize significant changes and patterns in the client's response to therapy
  • Modify treatment approaches based on the client’s response to therapy.
  • Review and revise treatment plan as needed
  • Document clinical data
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing with the client and client’s team members
  • Assess potential benefits/detriments of termination of music therapy
  • Develop and implement a music therapy termination plan
  • Integrate music therapy termination plan with plans for the client’s discharge from the facility
  • Inform and prepare the client for approaching termination from music therapy
  • Demonstrate dependability: follow through with all tasks regarding education and professional training
  • Accept criticism/feedback with willingness and follow through in a productive manner
  • Meet deadlines without prompting
  • Treat all persons with dignity and respect, regardless of differences in race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or political affiliation
  • Demonstrate skill in working with culturally diverse populations
  • Adhere to all laws and regulations regarding the human rights of clients, including confidentiality
  • Adhere to clinical and ethical standards and laws when utilizing technology in any professional capacity
  • Participate in and benefit from multiple forms of supervision (e.g., peer, clinical)
  • Manage and maintain music therapy equipment and supplies

Assessment Measures

Mid-term and final evaluations of student clinical work and evaluation of all clinical paperwork, which will include client assessments, literature review of music therapy evidence with assigned clients, weekly session plans and progress notes, and final clinical report

 

Other Course Information

 

Review and Approval

April, 2019

Apply NowPlan a Visit