MUS 184 - Introduction To Music Therapy

1. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials, and equipment with their appropriate applications. [Competency 15.1]
2. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of accepted methods of major therapeutic approaches. [Competency 13.3]
3. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of the causes and symptoms of major exceptionalities, and basic terminology used in diagnosis and classification. [Competency 12.2]
4. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of the purpose, intent and function of music therapy for various client populations. [Competency 15.4]
5. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of philosophical, psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of music as therapy. [Competency 15.6]
6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the potential, limitations, and problems of populations specified in the Standards of Clinical Practice. [Competency 7.1]
7. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the causes, symptoms of, and basic terminology used in medical, mental health, and educational classifications. [Competency 7.2]
8. Demonstrate basic knowledge of typical and atypical human systems and development (eg., anatomical, physiological, psychological, social.) [Competency 7.3]
9. Demonstrate basic understanding of the primary neurological processes of the brain. [Competency 7.4]
10. The student will begin to show an understanding of time management skills. 
11. The student will begin to show an understanding of self-care.

1. What is Music Therapy?
2. Navigating AMTA/CBMT website and information
3. Music therapists scope of practice

Week 2

1. History of Music Therapy 
2. Music as a Human Phenomenon 
3. Music as a therapeutic modality 

Week 3

1. Functional Domains
2. Music Therapy Treatment Process

Week 4

1. Continuation of treatment process 
2. Evidence based practice

Week 5

1. Children & Adults with Intellectually Disabling Conditions 
2. Domain areas and modalities

Week 6

1. Autism Spectrum Disorders
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 7

1. Physical Disabilities 
2. Music therapy within a hospital setting
3. Domain areas and modalities
4. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 8

1. Music Therapy & Older Adults 
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 9

1. Behavioral-Emotional & Psychiatric Settings
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Library Research assistance* 

Week 10

1. Music therapy in neurological rehabilitation
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 11

1. Medical & Palliative Care Settings 
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 12  

1. Music therapy in Hospice
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 13

1. Music therapy in Special Education
2. Domain areas and modalities
3. *Special Guest Speaker*

Week 14

1. Current research in music therapy
2. Domain areas and modalities

Week 15

1. Exam week

Observation: 10-20%

Guest Speaker/Demonstration: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
Access to a computer and the Internet

Attendance is required 
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A