Philosophy and Theory of Music Therapy.

Catalog description

Students discuss the philosophical and theoretical foundation of the use of music in therapy. Philosophical positions in this course analyze "music therapy" as a career in professional helping. Characteristics of music therapy research, the nature of scientific evidence in music therapy, and a problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping individuals through music are addressed. The Socratic method is used through interactive lecture and discussion. Course Equivalents: MUSI 5222 .