MUSC2135 — Music Therapy, Techniques and Materials
MUSC 2135 - Music Therapy, Techniques and Materials MUSC 2135 - Music Therapy, Techniques and Materials -3 Catalog Description History and theory of the music therapy field, exploring interventions used across a variety of clinical settings to promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory and cognitive abilities, improve communication, and promote physical rehabilitation. Observing a music therapist in the community outside of class time is required for all sections. The 3-credit option pairs this curriculum with practical piano, guitar, improvisation, Orff-Schulwerk, voice and movement skills and adapting those to working within a therapeutic process. Required access to a guitar for 3-credit option. Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College-level reading and writing; 3-credit option intended for students with prior experience in music, including lessons, ensembles, coursework, etc. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06C: The Humanities and Fine Arts