Graduate Course Descriptions

Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of 1000 hours completed on a part time basis (260 hours per semester), students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting, 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice, 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations, 4) responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process, 5) applying advanced verbal and non-verbal interpersonal skills, and 6) adhering to AMTA’s Code of Ethics. Prerequisites: MUT 502; MUT 504; MUT 506; MUT 512-14; successful passage of diagnostic functional music skills proficiency examination. In addition, students attend a one-day seminar he

Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of 1000 hours completed on a full time basis (520 hours per semester), students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting, 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice, 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations, 4) responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process, 5) applying advanced verbal and non-verbal interpersonal skills, and 6) adhering to AMTA’s Code of Ethics. Prerequisites: MUT 502; MUT 504; MUT 506; MUT 512-14; successful passage of diagnostic functional music skills proficiency examination.

Through the completion of a comprehensive, supervised training experience of 1000 hours completed on a full time basis (520 hours per semester), students further their knowledge of clinical practice by: 1) applying their comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music therapy to clinical practice, synthesizing and differentiating this knowledge as it applies to their clients and setting, 2) analyzing and applying knowledge of the music therapy literature to their practice, 3) adapting assessment and evaluation procedures to these client populations, 4) responding to the dynamics of musical and interpersonal relationships that emerge at different stages of the therapeutic process, 5) applying advanced verbal and non-verbal interpersonal skills, and 6) adhering to AMTA’s Code of Ethics. Prerequisites: MUT 502; MUT 504; MUT 506; MUT 512-14; successful passage of diagnostic functional music skills proficiency examination.

Study of piano, arranged on an individual basis, for students who have not yet acquired the piano skills necessary to pass the diagnostic music skills proficiency examination. Course is repeatable.

Study of guitar, arranged on an individual basis, for students who have not yet acquired the guitar skills necessary in order to pass the diagnostic music skills proficiency examination. Course is repeatable.

Study of voice, arranged on an individual basis, for students who have not yet acquired the vocal skills necessary in order to pass the diagnostic music skills proficiency examination. Course is repeatable.

An examination of the student’s ability to integrate knowledge and experiences attained through graduate studies in music therapy. Prerequisites: PSYC 604; PSYC 608; ; GEN 501;GEN 502; GEN 503; completion of all but 10 credits (maximum) of required course work in degree program;cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (minimum) in music therapy course work.

This course provides an overview of the theory, literature, and practice of music and imagery models and methods as they relate to advanced clinical practice. Students will gain an understanding of how to assess and evaluate clients and design individual and group treatment sessions for a variety of client populations with various functional levels. Students will learn advanced skills related to systematic relaxation inductions, imagery techniques and music selection.

This course provides theoretical instruction and practical application in creating and developing a portfolio of clinical resources for a particular population and area of specialization. Resources include bibliographical sources, music-based clinical interventions, and technological uses of apps to achieve client goals. Students will research, develop, and demonstrate advanced techniques applicable to their clinical practice using all appropriate methods of music therapy for clients with various levels of functioning.