MU 151 - Introduction to Music Therapy

2.00 credits.

An introduction to the field of music therapy. Topics include theoretical, historical and sociological rationale supporting the field and an overview of basic clinical practice and research methods. Emphasis is on a broad knowledge of the field resulting in a generalized understanding of the current state of practice and research. Clinical observation and in-class simulations are included with emphasis given to two populations as the semester progresses. *Prerequisite(s): Music major, or permission of the instructor. Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 1. Fall semester.