23 courses with the subject MUTH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MUTH 105Introduction to Music Therapy3
In this course, students develop a comprehensive understanding of music therapy as a profession (past, present and future), including definitions and scope of practice, education and clinical training, approaches and methods and governing associations. Students engage in reflexive practices throughout the course, specifically to develop cultural competence. Credit(s): 3
MUTH 110Experiential Orientation to Music Therapy3
In this course, students develop a therapeutic identity by engaging in music experiences that promote self-awareness and enhanced interpersonal competence. Students create and perform original music that develops their understanding of the therapeutic potential of music. Credit(s): 3
In this course, students synthesize research and treatment perspectives that advance their understanding of developmental music therapy practices, with an emphasis on didactic clinical practice. Attention is given to client assessment and the relationship between assessment, treatment and evaluation. Credit(s): 3
MUTH 210Music Therapy Practices in Rehabilitative Settings3
In this course, students examine practices in which music experiences and therapeutic relationships promote rehabilitation from injury and disease. Students develop their understanding of clinical practice, knowledge of the influence of music on the human body and the interplay between mind, body and spirit. Special attention is given to the role of music experiences in client assessment and treatment across various populations and settings. Credit(s): 3
In this course, students participate in the design, rehearsal and performance of a therapeutic musical event in a public space. The Music Therapy Practicum series (I-VI) allows the student to develop skills required of the practicing music therapist within a clinical setting. Students attend a weekly on-campus class that supports their clinical placement while integrating academic, musical and clinical knowledge in ways that develop reflexive clinicians. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate pre-internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 1.5
In this course, students gain clinical experience in a community setting under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist, with preference given to teletherapy practice. Students complete a weekly class through which they develop knowledge about synchronous and asynchronous session delivery in ways that integrate technological, musical and clinical knowledge. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate pre-internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 1.5
In this course, students develop and apply individual and group percussion-based interventions of clinical practice. In doing so, they learn the cultural foundations of percussion performance, applying this understanding and related techniques to therapeutic contexts and techniques while also gaining an understanding of the rhythmic self. Case examples will be used to focus learning concepts. Credit(s): 2
MUTH 305Music Therapy Practices in Medical Settings3
In this course, students examine practices in which music experiences and therapeutic relationships promote physiological and psychological well-being. Students develop their understanding of clinical practice by applying knowledge of music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to work with children and adults in medical settings. Special attention is given to the role of music experiences in client assessment and treatment across various populations and settings. Credit(s): 3
MUTH 310Music Therapy Practices in Mental Health Settings3
In this course, students develop their understanding of clinical practice by applying knowledge of music therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation to work with children, adolescents and adults in mental health settings. By focusing on neurophysiological and psychosocial theories, students develop their knowledge of the influence of music on human behavior and the interplay between mind, body and spirit. Students explore pertinent case studies, plan and implement simulated music therapy processes and cultivate resources for future use. Credit(s): 3
MUTH 313Critical Consciousness in Music Experience3
In this course, students explore the development of identity centered around discourses of culture, in relation to exploring relationships with power and privilege and examination of the cultural self. Students will engage in critical consciousness through experiencing the music and art of both society and peers as well as through cultural reflexivity with an integrative emphasis on artistic expression through poetry, songwriting and art. Both real-world and therapeutic implications are given important attention. Credit(s): 3
MUTH 315Electronic Music in Music Therapy Practices2
In this course, students will explore, create and capture music using electronic tools. Students will work with MIDI applications and basic audio functions. Skills will be acquired and demonstrated within digital audio workstations (DAWs), iPad applications, MIDI functions, working with loops and samples. Students will engage in methods of beat creation, song composition and re-creation. Students will also gain knowledge and skills working with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices used by therapeutic populations. Credit(s): 2
In this course, students develop knowledge about the physiological, neurological, psychological, developmental and social foundations of music. Students survey and apply psychology of music literature to their particular area of study or practice. During a course-based research experience, they explore the development of musical preference or ability. Credit(s): 3
This course is a clinical placement (with preference given to elder care) in a community setting under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. The Music Therapy Practicum series (I-VI) allows the student to develop skills required of the practicing music therapist within a clinical setting. Students attend a weekly on-campus class that supports their clinical placement while integrating academic, musical and clinical knowledge in ways that develop reflexive clinicians. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate pre-internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 1.5
In this course, students complete a clinical placement (with preference given to patients with medical needs) in a community setting under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. The Music Therapy Practicum series (I-VI) allows the student to develop skills required of the practicing music therapist within a clinical setting. Students attend a weekly on-campus class that supports their clinical placement while integrating academic, musical and clinical knowledge in ways that develop reflexive clinicians. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate pre-internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 1.5
MUTH 405Professional and Ethical Issues in Music Therapy Practice3
In this course, students develop an understanding of the music therapy profession, including professional organizations, ethics, licensure and self-care. Students also examine current issues and trends in music therapy research and clinical practice. Credit(s): 3
In this course, students complete a clinical placement (with preference given to patients with mental health needs) in a community setting under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. The Music Therapy Practicum series (I-VI) allows the student to develop skills required of the practicing music therapist within a clinical setting. Students attend a weekly on-campus class that supports their clinical placement while integrating academic, musical and clinical knowledge in ways that develop reflexive clinicians. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate pre-internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 1.5
In this course, students complete a clinical placement (with preference given to community outreach) in a community setting under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. The Music Therapy Practicum series (I-VI) allows the student to develop skills required of the practicing music therapist within a clinical setting. Students attend a weekly on-campus class that supports their clinical placement while integrating academic, musical and clinical knowledge in ways that develop reflexive clinicians. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate pre-internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 1.5
In this course, students complete an approved internship under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. Students synthesize and apply knowledge of client assessment, treatment planning and implementation, evaluation and documentation to the clinical setting. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 3
Completion off all applied lesson requirements, all music literature requirements, all music theory requirements, all psychology and clinical foundations requirements, all music therapy core requirements and demonstrated proficiency in piano, voice, guitar and non-symphonic instruments. In addition, students must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework to be eligible to begin their music therapy internship.
Corequisite
MUTH 484 MUTH 485 MUTH 486
MUTH 484Music Therapy Internship II3
The music therapy internship requires a minimum of 225 hours of clinical music therapy services under the supervision of a board certified music therapist, completed at a facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association, Inc. or at Shenandoah University affiliated sites. Credit(s): 3
Completion off all applied lesson requirements, all music literature requirements, all music theory requirements, all psychology and clinical foundations requirements, all music therapy core requirements and demonstrated proficiency in piano, voice, guitar and non-symphonic instruments. In addition, students must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework to be eligible to begin their music therapy internship.
MUTH 485Music Therapy Internship III3
In this course, students complete an approved internship under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. In doing so, students synthesize and apply knowledge of client assessment, treatment planning and implementation, evaluation and documentation to their clinical setting. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 3
In this course, students complete an approved internship under the supervision of a board-certified music therapist. Students synthesize and apply knowledge of client assessment, treatment planning and implementation, evaluation and documentation to the clinical setting. By successfully completing this course, students accumulate internship clinical training hours required by the American Music Therapy Association. Credit(s): 3
Completion off all applied lesson requirements, all music literature requirements, all music theory requirements, all psychology and clinical foundations requirements, all music therapy core requirements and demonstrated proficiency in piano, voice, guitar and non-symphonic instruments. In addition, students must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average in all coursework to be eligible to begin their music therapy internship.
Corequisite
MUTH 483 , MUTH 484 , MUTH 485
MUTH 495Special Topics1
This course is an investigation of a specialized topic within music therapy. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.
This course allows for guided individualized study of projects in music therapy, which may be used to fulfill music electives only. Projects must be approved by the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and the division chair and/or program coordinator prior to registration. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.