School Of Communication ArtsMusic Therapy Theory and Practice 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 100912.2
Discipline: MUSIC
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
100910 Music Therapy Method
Corequisite
101443 Creative Music Therapy Practicum 1
About this Unit
This unit examines contemporary psychological theories with the specific focus on their implications for Creative Music Therapy. Students receive an introduction to psychotherapy, music psychology, and explore the fundamental tenets of research plus writing for clinical purposes. Emphasis in placed on skill mastery and the ability of students to draw on concurrent clinical placement for musical material relating to work with clients with diverse needs in different clinical situations.