MUTH 240 - Mus Thrpy Fndtns I: Therapeutic Process

Credits: 2
This course will cover basic tenets of the therapeutic process necessary for effective music therapy practice. This includes the therapeutic relationship, the stages of therapy, and how to develop a sense of therapeutic presence. In addition, an overview of the treatment planning process appropriate for the beginning stages of music therapy will be covered, including balancing medical terminology with humanistic and spiritual perspectives. Includes observations of music therapy sessions in professional settings in Northwest Indiana. Graded A-F

Prerequisite(s): MUTH 120 and MUS 164 .
Corequisite(s): MUTH 241.