Applications of Music in Therapy B

This subject is not offered in 2013.

A total of 120 hours (including non-contact time).

Available to MMusThrp students only.

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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 will impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

This subject will provide information about applications of music therapy with adult clients. Lecture topics will include a range of mental illnesses, disabilities and diseases typically found in working with adults in psychiatric, rehabilitation and geriatric settings. The theory of music therapy approaches with these client groups will be covered, as well as research findings in relation to this work. Appropriate music therapy methods will be discussed in context of current practice.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of music therapy research with adult clients;
• Critically appraise therapeutic approaches relative to the health needs of adult clients;
• Design music therapy programs for adult clients based on analysis of assessment information.

On Campus Students: One 1,500 word assignment (30%) due mid-semester; one written examination at the end of semester (70%).

Blended Learning Students: One 1,500 word assignment (30%) due mid-semester; one written examination at the end of semester (70%) both submitted online.

Clair, A. Therapeutic Uses of Music with Older Adults. 2nd Ed. Silver Springs, MD: American Music Therapy Association, 2008.

A Reading Pack will be available from the University Bookroom.

For Blended Learning Delivery: Resources available on the LMS will include powerpoint overheads, video and audio material, blogs, wikis and discussion board forums along with information about weekly tasks and assessment requirements.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students should have developed:

• Skills in accessing current research from international databases, web sites, journals and texts;
• The ability to analyse and critique literature;
• High level academic writing skills.