On Campus Delivery

Major/Minor/Specialisation !M04-AA-MAJ+1001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010

Coordinator

Professor Denise Grocke, Head of Music Therapy

Contact

VCA and Music Student Centre
234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Tel: +61 3 9685 9322
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact_us.html

School of Music - Parkville
Conservatorium Building

Tel: +61 3 8344 5256
Fax: +61 3 8344 5346
Email via: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.music.unimelb.edu.au

Overview:	The Master of Music Therapy (MMusThrp) provides a course of study for those people who have completed tertiary qualifications in music, music education or an equivalent field, in order for them to make a career change into the field of music therapy. The course provides a thorough study of the theory and practice of music therapy. On satisfactory completion of the MMusThrp, graduates will be eligible for Registration as Music Therapists (RMT) with the Australian Music Therapy Association (Inc.). The Master of Music Therapy is 2 years full-time. Part-time study may be undertaken with the approval of the Course Coordinator, on application.
Objectives:	On completion of the Master of Music Therapy, students should: Be able to understand and identify, use and evaluate concepts and principles of music therapy and the various theories that underpin the practice of music therapy; Have acquired the skills in musicianship and the advanced knowledge of music styles and idioms, including improvisation, which will enable them to direct creative music activities for clients within the music therapy context; Have acquired skills in the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of music therapy programs in a diverse range of clinical/special education settings; Understand relevant clinical conditions and the application of music as a treatment/special education modality; Be able to carry out independent research and analysis into music therapy and to think creatively about issues arising in their practice; Appreciate the ethical responsibilities of music therapists in health and special education facilities and to the individuals within those facilities; Be committed to enhancing the well being of clients.
Structure & Available Subjects:	Students in both Blended Learning and On Campus modes undertake the subjects listed below - please follow individual subject links for assessment requirements and timetables for each group of students.
Subject Options:	The full-time course structure is as follows: YEAR 1 - Semester One Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: MUSI90041 Applications of Music in Therapy A Semester 1 12.50 MUSI90032 Music Therapy Skills 1 Semester 1 12.50 MUSI90038 Clinical Training in Music Therapy 1 Semester 1 12.50 MUSI90036 Music Psychology Research Semester 1 12.50 Total points for Semester One = 50.0 YEAR 1 - Semester Two Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: MUSI90042 Applications of Music in Therapy B Semester 2 12.50 MUSI90033 Music Therapy Skills 2 Semester 2 12.50 MUSI90039 Clinical Training in Music Therapy 2 Semester 2 12.50 MUSI90037 Research in Music Therapy Semester 2 12.50 Total points for Semester Two = 50.0 YEAR 2 - Semester One Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: MUSI90034 Music Therapy Skills 3 Semester 1 12.50 MUSI90040 Clinical Training in Music Therapy 3 Semester 1 12.50 MUSI90044 Minor Thesis (Music Therapy) 1 Semester 1 25 Total points for Semester One = 50.0 YEAR 2 - Semester Two Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: MUSI90043 Applications of Music in Therapy C Semester 2 12.50 MUSI90035 Music Therapy Skills 4 Semester 2 12.50 MUSI90045 Minor Thesis (Music Therapy) 2 Semester 2 25 Total points for Semester Two = 50.0 Total points for Course = 200.0
Related Course(s):	Master of Music Therapy

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