MUSC 226: Experience-oriented Thinking in Music Therapy
Prerequisites: MUSC 163, a declared major of music therapr, or permission of instructor
Credit Hours: (2)
This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of experience-oriented thinking in music therapy, which will focus on using music therapy to explore various experiences of being in music therapy. Various populations and methods will be approached from a reflexive process. Students will be provided with opportunities to think critically about when to use experience-oriented thinking in music therapy. They will learn skills and techniques within this means of working with clients.
Detailed Description of Course Content
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 emphasized in this course. At the conclusion of the semester students will possess emphasized knowledge across the following areas as assessed through a variety of measures:
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Assessment Measures
Mid-term and final exams, clinical paperwork that is typical for experience-oriented
thinking in 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