MUT 500 Theor Orient to MT Clin Prac

Students develop a comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy practice. Areas addressed include defining music therapy; historical and philosophical underpinnings of the music therapy field; psychological and neurophysiological bases of music as therapy; major theories, models, and treatment orientations; an orientation to the principal client populations served through music therapy; knowledge of current methods of music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation; an introduction to music therapy research; and an introduction to music-centered self-inquiry.