Clinical Training in Music Therapy 3

Subject MUSI90040 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: On Campus Delivery - One 2-hour tutorial per week at the University, plus up to 2 days per week in a facility approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music throughout the semester and over the semester break. A minimum of 20 days is required. Blended learning delivery - approximately 2 days per week in a facility approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music throughout semester. 18 hours as part of intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester. One-hour tutorial with clinical supervisor each week as part of clinical placement. Fortnightly discussion forums accessed online (6 hours).
Total Time Commitment:

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

Available to MMusThrp students only.

Corequisites:

None.
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None.
Non Allowed Subjects:

None.
Core Participation Requirements:

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.

Contact

Contact Centre

T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au


Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject provides students with clinical experience of music therapy. Placements will be in hospital or community 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 participate in the provision of music therapy interventions, taking responsibility for sessions where appropriate, and evaluating and measuring benefit of the intervention. Tutorials will develop therapeutic skills for practice and foster the development of an individual therapeutic style based that can be adapted for various client groups.
Objectives:

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

  • Adapt learned music therapy skills to various client populations;
  • Identify and apply appropriate ethical standards of practice;
  • Access research literature using IT resources and print journals;
  • Work as an informed team-member within the multidisciplinary team in special education and clinical settings; and
  • Construct a clinical report using accepted research guidelines.
Assessment:

On Campus Students: A written assignment of 3,000 words, comprising either a case study or a group project (60%) due at the end of semester; clinical training assessment (30%) completed by supervisor at the end of semester; class presentation (10%) given during the semester.

Blended Learning Students: A written assignment of 3,000 words, comprising either an individual or group case study (60%) due at the end of semester and submitted on-line; clinical training assessment (30%) completed by supervisor at the end of semester; 20 minute class presentation (10%) given during the second intensive teaching block in mid semester.
Prescribed Texts:

Wheeler, B. L., Shultis, C. L. & Polen, D. W. (2005). Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.
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:

  • Developed the ability to work in teams;
  • Achieved a high level of ability in applying theory to practice;
  • Developed skills in evaluating objective outcomes.
Related Course(s): Master of Music Therapy

Download PDF version.