Diverse Approaches to Music Therapy Practice

Undergraduate

This introduction to music therapy presents the diverse approaches to theory, research, and practice. Topics include development of the profession, different client populations, the effective use of music in therapeutic contexts, the importance of valuing human difference, and practicum overview. The discipline is explored in classroom experiences and by examining models such as Nordoff-Robbins, Medical Music Therapy, and Community Music Therapy. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1563 with a minimum grade of B-.