740-340 Applications of Music in Therapy B

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Applications of Music in Therapy A

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Students will gain an appreciation of the practice of music therapy amongst adult populations; an understanding of the philosophical principles upon which music therapy with adults is based; a knowledge of the theoretical approaches in using music as a therapeutic medium; a comprehensive knowledge of research findings in relation to music therapy methods for adults; an understanding of the therapeutic processes in providing treatment within the health and psychiatric areas, including rehabilitation and palliative care.

Topics to be covered include: principles and processes of music therapy; theoretical basis of the use of music in therapy; the application of music therapy methods in health, psychiatry and rehabilitation clinical treatment programs; study of research literature.

Assessment

One 1500-word assignment (30%); One 3-hour examination (70%)

Prescribed Texts

• Bruscia K, Case Studies in Music Therapy. 1991 Barcelona Pub..
• Davis W, Gfeller K and Thaut H, An Introduction to Music Therapy Theory and Practice. 1991.