Clinical Training in Music Therapy 2
Subject 740-541 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: One 2-hour tutorial per week at the University, plus up to 2 days per week in a facility approved by the Faculty of Music throughout the semester and over the semester break. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | 740-540 Clinical Training in Music Therapy 1 | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Dr Katrina McFerran| Subject Overview: | This subject provides students with clinical experience of music therapy. Placements will be in special education and nursing home settings under the guidance of a registered music therapist. The placement will include a graded introduction to the assessment of client needs, the development of program plans and the provision of music therapy interventions. Students will have both observational and participatory experiences of working with clients and evaluating and measuring benefit from the intervention. Tutorials will develop students understanding of professional practice and develop therapeutic skills for practice. |
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| Assessment: | A written assignment of 3000 words detailing an intervention with a group or individual (70%), due end of semester. Clinical training assessment, completed by supervisor (30%). |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | On completion of this subject, students should have: refined their observation skills for human interaction; developed analytical skills for interpreting human interaction; developed skills for reviewing literature and applying theory to practice. |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Music Therapy |
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