MU 358 - Psychology of Music and Research Methods

4.00 credits.

Beginning with a brief introduction to the research literature that the students read and an overview of the research process, the course then examines the literature on various topics related to acoustics and the psychology of music while discussing how the information applies to the practice of music therapy. Students review the literature on topics related to their chosen future research study, which will be conducted the following semester. *Prerequisite(s): MU 254, MU 357, MA 251 and NEU 125 or approval of the instructor. Spring semester.