MU 285 - Introduction to Music Therapy

This course provides an overview of the music therapy profession including: history, therapeutic approaches, clinical processes, populations served, and current professional issues. This course will also briefly discuss other professions that use music in healing environments. Readings, lectures, community engagement, and clinical video observation will allow you to examine general principles of music therapy and gain understanding regarding the use of music as a viable therapeutic medium across a variety of populations.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: MU-201 or PS-101