2007-2008 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

MUTX - Music Therapy

110 Clinical Piano Repertoire I
1 cr (0-2). F.
P: Limited to music therapy majors
Harmonization and transposition of I-IV-V chord progressions on piano along with vocal leading within framework of songs, incorporating fall and winter seasonal repertoire with live audience in nursing home setting.

111 Clinical Piano Repertoire II
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
P: Limited to music therapy majors
Harmonization and transposition using I-IV-V basic chord progressions on piano along with vocal leading within framework of songs, incorporating spring and summer seasonal repertoire with live audience in nursing home setting.

116 Beginning Folk Guitar
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVA
No credit if taken after or concurrently with MUTX 120
Student must provide own instrument, be able to read notes of the staff, perform simple rhythms, and have skills equivalent to successful completion of MUSI 102. No credit toward music or music therapy major or minor
Instructor approval required
An introduction to basic folk guitar techniques including traditional chord fingerings and progressions, strumming and picking variations, reading of simple melody lines, and the significance of the guitar in the evolution of folk music.

120 Folk Guitar Techniques
2 crs (2-0).
P: MUSI 146, 147 or equivalent
P: Limited to music/music therapy majors and minors
Includes standard chords, strumming and picking patterns, simple melody-playing, transposition, and chord substitution. For the music major or minor with no background in guitar. Emphasizes guitar as an accompaniment instrument.

215 Music Therapy Techniques I
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
(Formerly MUTX 216)
P: MUTX 110, 111; IDIS 103
P: Completion of Guitar Proficiency Exam
P: Limited to music therapy majors
Development of musical skills on omnichord/autoharp, piano, accordion, and guitar along with vocal leading skills and development of therapeutic musical activities.

217 Music Therapy Techniques II
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
P: MUTX 110, 111; IDIS 103
P: Completion of Guitar Proficiency Exam
P: Limited to music therapy majors
No credit if taken after MUTX 216
Development of musical accompaniment skills for clinical repertoire, therapeutic musical activities, budgeting, and aural skills in transcribing music.

218 Music in Special Education
2 crs (2-0).
GE-IVA
P: SPED 200 or PSYC 334; MUSI 102
No credit toward music therapy major or minor
Music activities and techniques applicable in the education of children in special education for support of both music education and academic learning.

222 Personal Applications of Music for Wellness
2 crs (2-0). F.
GE-V; W
Field trips required
Students in the class will examine effects of their own personal uses of music on their physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental wellness through development of music listening resources and interactive examination of musical topics.

291 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Instructor approval required
A variable content course consisting of topics of special interest to students and faculty that are not covered in other music therapy courses.

300 Overview of Clinical Improvisation
1 cr (0-1). Sp, odd-numbered years.
P: MUSI 141 and 142; previous clinical, educational, or
volunteer placement as determined by instructor
permission
P: Limited to music therapy majors
Instructor approval required
This course provides an overview of music therapy clinical improvisation, including vocal and instrumental. Integration of theatre, movement, and visual art are included along with adaptations for client accessibility.

312 Therapeutic Application of Dance and Movement
2 crs (0-2). Sp, even-numbered years.
CD1; SL-Half
No credit if credit earned in MUTX 395 with the same title.
Clinical applications for dance and movement to music are developed through study of theory and practice, in-class demonstrations and activities, and weekly laboratories in the field.

340 Psychology of Music
3 crs (3-0). F.
(Formerly MUTX 440)
GE-V
Musical behavior including acoustics, musical perception, measurement of musical ability and taste, theories of musical aesthetics, and historical review of applications to music therapy.

342 Music Therapy I
2 crs (2-0). F.
(Formerly MUTX 447)
P: MUTX 344 or 444
Basic principles of music therapy and its application in the treatment and rehabilitation of exceptional children and the mentally ill.

343 Music Therapy II
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
(Formerly MUTX 448)
P: MUTX 344 or 444
Music therapy techniques in the treatment and rehabilitation of physically disabled and other handicapped persons.

344 Influence of Music on Behavior
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
(Formerly MUTX 444)
P: BIOL 151 and PSYC 100
Effects of music on human physiological behavior; musical effects and the importance of musical behavior within the context of various psychological constructs; sociological importance of functional music.

345 Clinical Orientation
1 cr (0-2). F.
(Formerly MUTX 445)
P: MUTX 342 or 447, 343 or 448
P: Limited to music therapy majors
Must be taken with MUTX 346
Classroom discussion of clinical techniques in relating to handicapped persons, development and assessment of music therapy procedures, and professional standards.

346 /546 Music Therapy Practicum
1-2 crs. F, Sp.
(Formerly MUTX 446)
P: MUTX 216 or 215 and 217; 344 or 444
P: Limited to music therapy majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Special project in supervised field work in music therapy. A minimum of 30 contact hours. Placements will be secured with various community agencies serving the disabled.

349 Music Therapy Clinical Experience
1-4 crs. F, Sp.
P: MUTX 345
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Placement in an approved music therapy clinical experience module is required before admission to the course.
Instructor approval required
This course involves clinical interaction that may include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation and/or may focus on programming and interdisciplinary treatment team affiliation and reporting.

395 /595 Music Therapy Directed Studies
1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Permits students to do intensive study of a specifically defined clinical topic under the direction of a department of public health professions faculty member.

441 Psychology of Music Laboratory
1 cr (0-2). Sp.
P: MUTX 340
Operation of electronic sound equipment. Laboratory investigation of the psychological effects of music and preparation of the formal research report.

449 Internship in Music Therapy
1-6 crs. F, Sp.
SL-Full; CP
P: MUTX 345
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Placement to an AMTA-approved music therapy program is required before admission to the course.
Department permission required
This course involves professionally supervised music therapy experience in the practical application of music therapy techniques.

488 Workshop in Music Therapy
1-2 crs.
Professional-level workshop exploring topics of current interest in the field of music therapy.

491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Instructor approval required
A variable content course consisting of advanced topics of special interest to students and faculty that are not covered in other music therapy courses.

744 Theoretical Foundations in Music Therapy
3 crs (3-0). F.
Comparative historical study and analysis of the theoretical bases for music therapy. Use and effectiveness of psychiatric, expressive, improvisational, developmental, behavioral, sociological, neurophysiological, and group music therapy techniques in typical as well as atypical applications.

747 Advanced Psychology of Music
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Examination of findings from acoustical science and their relationship to hearing; neurophysiology of musical perception and cognition; aesthetic principles; theories of musical ability and preference; measurement of musical behavior; and research experience in musical response.

749 Seminar in Music Therapy
1-3 crs. Sp.
Current issues in music therapy: problems and possible solutions, past and present developments in applications, marketing, quality control, administration, treatment format, government regulations, and certification.