Music Therapy (MTX)

MTX500. 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.

MTX501. Music Therapy Assessment & Treatment 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.

MTX502. Music Therapy Practicum I. 2 Credits.

Students complete a minimum of 60 hours of supervised clinical experience with groups and individuals at University - affiliated sites. Bi-weekly faculty-directed seminar covers critical issues pertaining to assessment, treatment and evaluation of music therapy. Minimum grade of B required.

MTX503. Music Therapy Practicum II. 2 Credits.

Students complete a minimum of 60 hours of supervised clinical experience with groups and individuals at University - affiliated sites. Bi-weekly faculty-directed seminar covers critical issues pertaining to assessment, treatment and evaluation of music therapy. Minimum grade of B required.

MTX535. Advanced Clinical Musicianship. 3 Credits.

Focuses on development of advanced approaches for recreating and composing music for clients with diverse musical preferences and needs. Students will learn to compose music and songs using multiple musical instruments and technology. Minimum grade required B.

MTX540. 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-.

MTX543. 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.

MTX544. Medical Music Therapy. 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 of diagnoses and functional levels. Minimum grade required B.

MTX546. 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.

MTX550. Advanced Receptive 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.

MTX553. Contemporary Ethical Issues in Music Therapy. 2 Credits.

An examination of contemporary ethical issues in music therapy clinical practice, private practice, telehealth, and supervision.

MTX555. Music Therapy in Mental Health. 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.

MTX599. Music Therapy Comprehensive Exam Registration. 0 Credits.

Non-credit workshop for students who wish to devote the semester immediately following the completion of their coursework to prepare for the comprehensive exam.

MTX724. 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.

MTX725. 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.

MTX726. Music Therapy Pedagogy and Supervision. 3 Credits.

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

MTX730. 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.

MTX742. Music Therapy Research. 3 Credits.

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

MTX745. 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.

MTX746. 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.

MTX747. 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.

MTX749. 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.

MTX750. Cultural Humility in Mus Ther. 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.

MTX752. MT Program Dev & Eval. 2 Credits.

MTX754. 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.

MTX756. Music Therapy Group Work. 3 Credits.

A graduate level course for Music Therapists and Music Therapy majors designed to learn and practice verbal processing within the Music Therapy context. In addition, students will learn creative music therapy strategies in working with psychiatric clients and will develop a working knowledge of group dynamics.

MTX775. 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.