Graduate Course Descriptions

A seminar focused on developing research and clinical practice topics for MUT690 Culminating Project in Music Therapy. Students discuss topical areas of interest, refine their focus, draw upon and relate pertinent research literature, and develop a time line for completion. Where appropriate, students may complete an RERB application in this course.

Individual reading, research, and presentation of a topic, or development of a special project on an independent basis, under the direction of music therapy faculty. Course is variable-credit and repeatable.

Individualized project featuring intensive exploration of a particular area within music therapy, demonstrating depth of understanding and competence at an advanced level. The project is completed under the guidance and supervision of a music therapy faculty, who serves as project advisor. The project must incorporate elements of music therapy theory, practice, and research and can consist of formal research, clinical case study, literature study, clinical/creative materials development, or marketing/advocacy work. Specific aspects of project content and form are based upon the student’s interests and learning needs. For examples of projects and further guidelines see the Department Handbook.