740-364 Music Therapy for Child Clients

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Admission to music therapy quota

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Students will gain knowledge of the historical development of the practice of music therapy; a knowledge of the theoretical approaches in using music as a therapeutic medium with children; a comprehensive knowledge of research findings in relation to music therapy methods for children; an understanding of the therapeutic processes in providing treatment and special education services.

Topics covered include principles and processes of music therapy; historical development of the profession; theoretical basis of the use of music in therapy; the application of music therapy methods in special education and clinical treatment programs; and study of research literature.

Assessment

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

Prescribed Texts

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