Music Therapy
- Course Descriptions
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and Materials (.5 course)Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272 Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums (.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano, and percussion with application for the use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 363 Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and movement. Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in expressive and creative arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372 Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on acoustics and socio-psychological aspects of music. An understanding of the research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373 Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical talent, and performance.
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums (.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums (.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months (1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 480 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings, including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
See course listing on the Music Department academic page for additional course listings.