MUSC 54000 - Intensive Music Therapy Practicum

An applied clinical practice course focused on the development and advancement of skills in assessment, treatment implementation, evaluation, and termination in community-based healthcare settings under the direct supervision of a board-certified music therapist. Includes practice in self-reflection and self-assessment of skill in relation to AMTA Professional and Advanced Clinical Competency, and group supervision in seminar format. May be repeated.

Cr. 2.
Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in applying the four methods of music therapy for the purposes of assessment, treatment, and evaluation in a clinical setting.
2. Develop and demonstrate skill in elaborating on music processes to meet clinical needs of clients in assessment and treatment implementation.
3. Document assessment, treatment, and evaluation information in accordance with the Standards of Clinical Practice and in the required format of the clinical placement.
4. Translate music evidence language into the language of treatment goals and objectives within documentation.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to respond, musically, behaviorally and verbally, in the moment to important events as they occur in music therapy sessions.
6. Practice in a manner that reflects an understanding of and respect for cultural differences in clientele, their families and support systems, other professionals, and other treatment and facility staff.
7. Practice according to the guidelines in the Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethics.
8. Identify one’s own strengths, limitations, and learning needs, and develop a plan to address these moving forward.
9. Make full use of supervision in individual and group formats in order to advance level of effective and ethical clinical practice.
10. Develop self-care practice and utilize supervision and/or personal therapy to address personal issues and countertransference that could potentially impact provision of music therapy services.