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.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in one of the following classes: Senior, Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in one of the following classes: Senior, Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in one of the following classes: Senior, Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following classes: Senior, Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)

Prerequisites:

  • (MUS 240 Minimum Grade of B- and (MUS 340 Minimum Grade of B-
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in one of the following classes: Senior, Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)

Prerequisites:

  • (MUS 240 Minimum Grade of B- and (MUS 340 Minimum Grade of B-
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in one of the following classes: Senior, Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May be repeated for credit

MUS594. Fieldwork in Music. 1-12 Credits.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May not be repeated for credit

MUS595. Indep Study Music. 1-12 Credits.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

MUS742. Music Therapy Research. 3 Credits.

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

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Attributes:

  • Service Learning
  • Field Study
  • Clinical Placement
  • Practicum - Non-Clinical
  • Creative Works
  • Research

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)

Prerequisites:

  • MUS 745 Minimum Grade of B-
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)

Prerequisites:

  • MUS 747 Minimum Grade of B
May be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)

Prerequisites:

  • MUS 535 Minimum Grade of B-
  • MUS 550 Minimum Grade of B-
  • MUS 546 Minimum Grade of B-
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
  • Must be enrolled in the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Music Therapy (285)
May not be repeated for credit

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.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May be repeated for credit

MUS794. Fieldwork in Music. 1-12 Credits.

May not be repeated for credit

MUS795. Indep Study Music. 1-12 Credits.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May be repeated for credit

MUS799. Continued Registration. 6 Credits.

Restrictions:

  • Must have the following level: Graduate
May be repeated for credit