Music (MUS)

MUS500. Music Therapy Practice & Methods. 3 Credits.

An overview of music therapy’s history, and definition. Music therapy methods, areas of practice, approaches, and models will be introduced. Minimum grade of B required.

MUS501. Mus Ther Assess & Treat Plan. 3 Credits.

Overview of assessment and treatment planning methods used in music therapy practice. You will complete an assessment and develop a treatment plan for assigned client. 40 hours of clinical observation are required. Minimum grade required B.

MUS521. Applied Music: Piano. 3 Credits.

Individual weekly lessons in piano. Lessons adapted to the needs of the student. A total of 15 hours of private instruction per semester will be given. Offered every semester.

MUS522. Applied Music: Voice. 3 Credits.

Individual weekly lessons in voice. Lessons adapted to the needs of the student. A total of 15 hours of private instruction per student will be given. Offered every semester.

MUS523. Applied Music: Misc. 3 Credits.

Individual weekly lessons in a classical or jazz instrument. Lessons adapted to the needs of the student. A total of 15 hours of private instruction per semester will be given. Offered every semester.

MUS535. Advanced Clinical Musicianship. 2 Credits.

The use of advanced instrument and vocal techniques used in the implementation of music therapy methods will be presented. Indications and contraindications for use in clinical practice will be described. Minimum grade of B required.

MUS540. Music Therapy Foundations. 3 Credits.

Varied clinical theories in music therapy service, delivery and procedures related to these theories will be presented. Students develop musical programming, assessment, and treatment plans for clients with varied needs. minimum grade required B-.

MUS541. Recreative Methods in Music Therapy. 3 Credits.

Focuses on the music therapist's development of approaches to new repertoire for personal growth as a musician-therapist in order to better serve clients with diverse musical preferences and needs. Students develop personal philosophical statements relative to ongoing musical learning and prepare varied pieces for performance.

MUS543. Music Therapy for Older Adults. 3 Credits.

A graduate level course for Music Therapists and Music Therapy majors. Clinical needs of the elderly will be explored, including the needs of the well elderly based on the research literature. Music Therapy techniques will be practiced, and students will expand their repertoire in working with clients.

MUS544. Medical Music Therapy Assessment and Treatment. 3 Credits.

Focuses on the needs of client in acute and rehabilitative medical settings, including various approaches and methods of music therapy. Students will develop skills in assessment, treatment, and evaluation for medical clientele with a variety os diagnoses and functional levels. Minimum grade required B.

MUS545. Music Therapy in Special Education. 3 Credits.

Provides an overview of issues and practices in special education service delivery for music therapists. Course content includes: national and state educational policy directives, learning standards-based curricular development and clinical techniques for working in diverse settings with students with special needs in terms of assessment and treatment strategies.

MUS546. Advanced Clinical Improvisation. 3 Credits.

Varied improvisational methods, styles and techniques will be presented. Students will expand their assessment, facilitation and evaluation skills using improvisational methods, Minimum grade required B.

MUS547. Advanced Guitar for Therapists and Educators. 3 Credits.

This course will provide students with advanced guitar skills such as movable chords, jazz chords, lead guitar parts, and various accompaniment patterns unique to given styles and artists.

MUS548. Music Therapy Ensemble. 2 Credits.

This course provides students the opportunity to play and lead pre-composed and improvised musical activities in a variety of styles within a group context. Focus will be directed on leading clients with varying musical abilities, assigning instruments and the parts to be played according to the clinical needs of clients, and the synthesis of jazz, pop and pentatonic improvisation techniques into ensembles.

MUS549. Creative Arts Therapies with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 3 Credits.

Covers the theory and practice of the New York State licensed creative arts therapies as specifically applied to clients with ASD. Students will review current research regarding each of the therapies and their use for students/clients with ASD.

MUS550. Advanced Receptive Music Therapy Methods. 3 Credits.

Advanced receptive methods including imaginal listening, projective listening, and song discussion methods will be covered in didactic and experimental formats. Minimum grade required B.

MUS553. Music Therapy Ethics. 2 Credits.

A study of applied professional ethics with attention to music therapy clinical practice, private practice, teaching, supervision, and research. Emphasis is placed on the process of ethical thinking and examining ethical issues. Minimum grade of B required.

MUS555. Music Therapy in Mental Health and Wellness. 3 Credits.

Methods and approaches for assessing, treating and evaluating individuals who have mental health issues, including PTSD. Students will develop skills in using music for wellness in individual and group settings. Minimum grade of B required.

MUS593. Music Selected Topic. 12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

MUS594. Fieldwork in Music. 1-12 Credits.

MUS595. Indep Study Music. 1-12 Credits.

MUS724. Music Therapy in Addictions Treatment. 3 Credits.

Overview of addiction and substance use including current theories and treatment models. Music therapy methods for addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues related to addiction and recovery will be introduced. Minimum grade B.

MUS725. Music Therapy in Palliative Care. 3 Credits.

Students will engage in a comprehensive overview and in-depth exploration of music therapy methods in palliative care and end-of-life care. Various settings of care, clientele and diagnoses, and areas of clinical need are explored.

MUS726. Music Therapy Pedagogy and Supervision. 3 Credits.

Students will examine contemporary trends and challenges in the education, training, and supervision of music therapists.

MUS730. Music Therapy in Pediatric Critical Care. 3 Credits.

Focuses on the use of specialized music therapy methods to address the physiological and psychological needs of children and adolescents in critical care settings. Assessment, treatment planning and implementation will be reviewed.

MUS742. Music Therapy Research. 3 Credits.

Students examine major research paradigms including objectivist, interpretivist, and other evolving research methods. Minimum grade required B-.

MUS743. Fieldwork 1. 2 Credits.

Supervised continuing clinical experiences of work with groups and individuals at University - affiliated sites. Weekly faculty-directed seminar covers critical issues pertaining to assessment, treatment and evaluation of music therapy.

MUS744. Fieldwork 2. 2 Credits.

Supervised continuing clinical experiences of work with groups and individuals at University - affiliated sites. Weekly faculty-directed seminar covers critical issues pertaining to assessment, treatment and evaluation of music therapy.

MUS745. Music Therapy Internship I. 3 Credits.

Students will be placed in community settings such as local hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation programs to provide opportunities to practice advanced music therapy techniques with clients under the supervision of a Board Certified Music Therapist. Students must complete at least 125 hours of clinical practice.

MUS746. Music Therapy Internship II. 3 Credits.

This second semester course in the music therapy internship sequence places students in clinical settings such as hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation programs providing opportunities that expand the range of experiences resulting from working with a variety of populations and professionals who provide services to them. In addition to clinical work at their respective sites, students participate in a bi-weekly internship seminar held by their supervising academic instructors in which students engage in discussion about music therapy and clinical matters as well as present their clinical work and receive feedback from peers and supervising instructors.

MUS747. Music Therapy Thesis Topic Proposal. 1 Credit.

Students choose their thesis project and develop a topic proposal for their study. Students will review the literature, develop research questions, and explore thesis designs. Cultural and ethical considerations in research will be examined. Minimum grade B.

MUS748. Thesis Seminar. 1 Credit.

Provides students with a forum to discuss issues related to the conducting of a thesis project. Topics covered will include legal issues and institutional policies regarding the conducting of research on human subjects.

MUS749. Thesis. 1-2 Credits.

Students complete project developed on MUS747 Thesis Topic Proposal. Taken for a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 3 semesters. If not completed within 3 semesters, must repeat MUS742 Research Methods. Minimum required grade B.

MUS750. Cultural Humility in Music Therapy. 2 Credits.

Issues influencing music therapy practice across various cultures, integrating therapeutic knowledge and skills, and musical skills. Students will engage in exploring their cultural identity, and its influence on their development as a therapist. Minimum grade required B.

MUS752. Music Therapy Program Development and Evaluation. 2 Credits.

Overview of methods for identifying population and community needs for music therapy, development & methods of evaluating the effectiveness of such programs. Includes business plan development, budgeting, and proposal writing. Minimum grade B.

MUS754. Music Therapy Across the Lifespan. 3 Credits.

An examination of music therapy theory and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of individuals. Challenges to normal development including congenital factors, chronic illness, and mental health related disorders will be considered.

MUS756. Music Therapy Groupwork. 3 Credits.

Theoretical approaches to music therapy groupwork with a focus on a group dynamics and interpersonal interactions. Advanced music and verbal facilitation techniques will be introduced. Students will facilitate demonstration music therapy groups. Minimum grade required B.

MUS775. Advanced Music Therapy Internship. 1 Credit.

Supervised internship experience in a clinical setting that focuses on developing advanced competence in music therapy assessment, treatment, and evaluation. Course includes weekly academic supervision. Minimum grade required B.

MUS793. Music Selected Topic. 3-12 Credits.

Selected topics courses are regularly scheduled courses that focus on a particular topic of interest. Descriptions are printed in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Selected topics courses may be used as elective credit and may be repeated for credit, provided that the topic of the course changes.

MUS794. Fieldwork in Music. 1-12 Credits.

MUS795. Indep Study Music. 1-12 Credits.

MUS799. Continued Registration. 6 Credits.