Music Therapy

Study the history of the profession of Music Therapy, and an examination of the philosophy and principles of Music. Therapy Practice in mental health, hospital, and medical and school delivery system with adults and Children. FALL

Study the music therapist in the clinical setting, with an emphasis on the client/therapist relationship. Examine major theories of psychotherapy and their relationship to music therapy practice. Undestand group musical tasks and experimental music to begin a personal examination of music and its effect upon your own life.

Learn to enhance previously acquired knowledge and abilities by applying them within a professional setting. The practicum is completed under the direction of the faculty in conjunction with a site supervisor.

Examine advanced guitar instruction and study of repertoire with emphasis on adaptive techniques for special populations (infancy, autism, geriatics, etc.)

Explore techniques used in musical therapy treatment in group and individual therapy employing vocal and instrumental techniques.

Examine therapeutical knowledge and skills by applying them within a professional setting. The practicum is completed under the direction of the faculty in conjunction with a site supervisor.

An examination of humankind behavioral, emotional and physical response to music, study of applicable music therapy interventions (GIM, etc.) INCLUDES CLINICAL PRACTICUM

Learn to apply abilities and previously acquired knowledge in a professional setting. Study under the direction of the faculty in conjunction with a site supervisor. 

Explore acoustical and psychological aspects of music and related literature. SPRING/FALL

Clinical experience with emphasis on independent planning for individual and group sessions

Explore directed research in music therapy.

Explore clinical training in a music therapy program (approved by the American Music Therapy Association) under the direct supervision of a music therapist in a 6-12 month period .