MUSIC 188
Inside Music Therapy
For those students who have completed Music 48 (Introduction to Music Therapy), a more in-depth study of the music therapy profession. From analysis of case studies and research studies to clinical improvisation techniques and a closer look at music therapy interventions, this course will dive deeper into the profession. This course will also begin an exploration into the psychology of music, the neurological responses to music and the innate human propensity for musical response and musical communication from a Music Therapist’s perspective.
Topics
- Students will be able to identify, define and demonstrate at least 5 different clinical Music Therapy interventions. Students will be able to engage in an informed discussion about what it means to be musical, the definition of music, the role of music within society, and different perspectives that seek to explain why music can be effective in communication. Students will gain a perspective of why music therapy is effective by engaging in individual and collaborative music-making opportunities. Students will begin to understand through experiential music projects the efficacy of music therapy interventions as well as how they serve different populations.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
{'preRequisiteCourse': '1583321', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027