KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name MUTH 5105 Behavior Modification in Music
Department Music Therapy
Degree Title (if applicable) Music Therapy Bachelor’s Equivalency
Proposed Effective Date 8-1-12
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Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a
new course with a new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as
part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each
existing course incorporated into the program.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number ___MUTH 5105_____________________________
Course Title Behavior Modification in Music
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisites none
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
Behavioral techniques for use in music education and music therapy. This course is designed to
fulfill an undergraduate requirement for the Music Therapy Equivalency. This course does not
count toward the Master of Music in Music Therapy degree.
III.
Justification
This course is an undergraduate requirement for the Bachelor’s Equivalency in Music Therapy.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: TBA
Texts: Madsen, C. K. & Madsen, C. H. (1998). Teaching/discipline (4th ed.). Raleigh, NC:
Contemporary Publishing Company.
Prerequisites: None
Objectives:
This course addresses the following AMTA Professional Competencies:
B.14.1
B.14.2
B.14.3
C.16.1
Recognize the impact of one's own feelings, attitudes, and actions on the
client and the therapy process.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with clients that are
conducive to therapy.
Use oneself effectively in the therapist role in both individual and group
therapy, e.g. appropriate self-disclosure, authenticity, empathy, etc. toward
affecting desired behavioral outcomes.
Communicate assessment findings and recommendations in written and
C.16.2
C.16.3
C.16.4
C.16.5
C.16.6
C.16.7
C.17.1
C.17.2
C.17.3
C.17.4
C.17.5
C.18.2.1
C.18.2.6
C.22.8
C.25.1
C.25.2
C.25.3
C.25.4
verbal forms.
Observe and record accurately the client's responses to assessment.
Identify the client's appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
Select and implement effective culturally based methods for assessing the
client's assets, and problems through music.
Select and implement effective culturally based methods for assessing the
client's musical preferences and level of musical functioning or development.
Identify the client's therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation
of music therapy and related assessment data.
Demonstrate knowledge of professional Standards of Clinical Practice
regarding assessment.
Select or create music therapy experiences that meet the client's objectives.
Formulate goals and objectives for individuals and group therapy based upon
assessment findings.
Identify the client's primary treatment needs in music therapy.
Provide preliminary estimates of frequency and duration of treatment.
Select and adapt music consistent with strengths and needs of the client.
Provide music therapy experiences to change nonmusical behavior.
Provide music therapy experiences to assist the client in increasing on task
behavior.
Demonstrate critical self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
Interpret information in the professional research literature.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the purpose and methodology of historical,
quantitative, and qualitative research.
Perform a data-based literature search.
Apply selected research findings to clinical practice.
Instructional Method:
Face to face classroom instruction
Method of Evaluation:
Exams, learning activities, group work, and a final project
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
Amount
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
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CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
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Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
Kennesaw State University School of Music
MUTH 5105 Behavior Modification in Music
Instructor:
TBD
Credit Hours: 3
Texts:
Madsen, C. K. & Madsen, C. H. (1998). Teaching/discipline (4th ed.). Raleigh,
Contemporary Publishing Company.
NC:
Course Description: Behavioral techniques for use in music education and music therapy. This
course is designed to fulfill an undergraduate requirement for the Music Therapy Equivalency.
This course does not count toward the Master of Music in Music Therapy degree.
Prerequisite: MUTH 5104
This course addresses the following AMTA Professional Competencies:
B.14.1
B.14.2
B.14.3
C.16.1
C.16.2
C.16.3
C.16.4
C.16.5
C.16.6
C.16.7
C.17.1
C.17.2
C.17.3
C.17.4
C.17.5
C.18.2.1
C.18.2.6
Recognize the impact of one's own feelings, attitudes, and actions on the
client and the therapy process.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with clients that are
conducive to therapy.
Use oneself effectively in the therapist role in both individual and group
therapy, e.g. appropriate self-disclosure, authenticity, empathy, etc. toward
affecting desired behavioral outcomes.
Communicate assessment findings and recommendations in written and
verbal forms.
Observe and record accurately the client's responses to assessment.
Identify the client's appropriate and inappropriate behaviors.
Select and implement effective culturally based methods for assessing the
client's assets, and problems through music.
Select and implement effective culturally based methods for assessing the
client's musical preferences and level of musical functioning or development.
Identify the client's therapeutic needs through an analysis and interpretation
of music therapy and related assessment data.
Demonstrate knowledge of professional Standards of Clinical Practice
regarding assessment.
Select or create music therapy experiences that meet the client's objectives.
Formulate goals and objectives for individuals and group therapy based upon
assessment findings.
Identify the client's primary treatment needs in music therapy.
Provide preliminary estimates of frequency and duration of treatment.
Select and adapt music consistent with strengths and needs of the client.
Provide music therapy experiences to change nonmusical behavior.
Provide music therapy experiences to assist the client in increasing on task
C.22.8
C.25.1
C.25.2
C.25.3
C.25.4
behavior.
Demonstrate critical self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
Interpret information in the professional research literature.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the purpose and methodology of historical,
quantitative, and qualitative research.
Perform a data-based literature search.
Apply selected research findings to clinical practice.
Assignments:
Learning Activity 3
Learning Activity 5
Learning Activity 7
Learning Activity 9 #2-4
Chapter 6 Answer all Study Guide Questions (correct false statements on paper to make true)
Choose 5 Examples from Chapter 6 and write a MT Transfer for each of them
Learning Activity 12 #2 “Self-Shaping Project” – Must include 15 days of data and must include
a graph
Learning Activity 14 (only type your answers)
Learning Activity 18
Learning Activity 19 (only type your answers)
Learning Activity 20 (answer questions 5-7 and 9)
Choose one book from a “life improvement” or “self-help” genre. Read the book and analyze it
for behavior modification techniques. Write at least a two-page paper analyzing the book from a
behavior modification standpoint. You may include your own personal critique of the book’s
methods.
Final Project
Grading Criteria:
This is a competency-based course.
A = All course assignments completed with competency and accuracy. Student demonstrates
insight into the course material through writing assignments.
B = All course assignments completed with competency and accuracy
C = All course assignments adequately completed
D = Some course assignments not completed
F = More than half of the course assignments not completed
Final Project:
Students will complete a final project implementing a music intervention to change behavior in a
single subject. Project must include an introduction, review of literature (include at least 10
sources), method, results, and discussion sections. The final project should use one of the
behavioral designs from the text.
Attendance:
Attendance and punctuality are vital to success in this course. Attendance will be taken at each
class meeting and is taken seriously. More than 3 absences will result in a lowered grade. (Note:
3 tardies = 1 absence)
Academic Honor Policy:
Academic dishonesty undermines the values of Kennesaw State University as well as the
educational endeavor. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Chair of the
School of Music and will negatively impact the student’s grade for the course.