KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name MUTH 6102 Advanced Music Therapy Methods II
Department Music Therapy
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Music in Music Therapy
Proposed Effective Date 8-1-12
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GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
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Course Prefix and Number ___MUTH 6102_____________________________
Course Title Advanced Music Therapy Methods II
Credit Hours 3
Prerequisites Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy or completion of all Music
Therapy Bachelor’s Equivalency Courses.
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course is designed to develop advanced knowledge in music therapy practice with geriatric,
hospice, and bereavement music therapy. Focus will be on designing treatment programs for
current and emerging populations, applying current music therapy research to practice, and
practicing advanced clinical skills within these areas. In addition, this course will also explore
methods of music therapy practice in other cultures and methods of self-care for the music
therapist. This course requires and advanced practicum beyond the music therapy internship and
is required for the Master of Music in Music Therapy degree.
.
III.
Justification
This course is required for the Master of Music in Music Therapy degree.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: TBA
Texts:
Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy: A Guide to Program Development and
Clinical Care by Russell Hilliard
Music Therapy in Geriatric Populations: A Handbook for the Practicing Music Therapist
and the Healthcare Professional by Belgrave, Darrow, Walworth, & Wlodarczyk
Worden, J. W. (2009). Grief counseling and grief therapy: A handbook
for the mental health practitioner (4th ed.). New York, NY:
Springer Publishing Company.
Articles as assigned
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy or completion of all Music
Therapy Bachelor’s Equivalency Courses
Objectives:
This course addresses the following AMTA Professional Competencies:
I.A.1.1
Apply comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music
therapy practice.
Synthesize comprehensive knowledge of current theories and deduce their
implications for music therapy practice and/or research.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of current methods of music therapy
assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of human growth and development,
musical development, diagnostic classifications, etiology, symptomology,
and prognosis in formulating treatment plans.
Design or adapt assessment and evaluation procedures for various client
populations.
Utilize advanced music therapy methods (e.g., listening, improvising,
performing, composing) within one or more theoretical frameworks to
assess and evaluate clients’ strengths, needs, and progress.
I.A.1.2
I.B.4.1
I.B.4.2
I.B.4.6
I.B.4.7
I.B.4.8
I.B.4.10
Design treatment programs for emerging client populations.
Utilize advanced verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills within a music
therapy context.
I.B.4.12
Relate clinical phenomena in music therapy to the broader treatment
context.
Practice strategies for self care.
Selectively modify music therapy approaches based on knowledge of the
roles and meanings of music in various cultures.
Understand how music therapy is practiced in other cultures.
II.B.8.6
II.B.8.7
II.B.8.9
Instructional Method:
Face to face classroom instruction
Method of Evaluation:
Exams and advanced practicum experience
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Amount
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
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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.
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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
Music Therapy
MUTH 6102
Adv. MUTH Methods II
3-1-3
Fall 2012
Regular
n/a
n/a
APPROVED:
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Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
Kennesaw State University School of Music
MUTH 6102 Advanced Music Therapy Methods II
Instructor:
TBD
Credit Hours: 3
Texts:
Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy: A Guide to Program Development and
Clinical Care by Russell Hilliard
Music Therapy in Geriatric Populations: A Handbook for the Practicing Music Therapist
and the Healthcare Professional by Belgrave, Darrow, Walworth, & Wlodarczyk
Worden, J. W. (2009). Grief counseling and grief therapy: A handbook
for the mental health practitioner (4th ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing
Company.
Articles as assigned
Course Description: This course is designed to develop advanced knowledge in music therapy
practice with geriatric, hospice, and bereavement music therapy. Focus will be on designing
treatment programs for current and emerging populations, applying current music therapy
research to practice, and practicing advanced clinical skills within these areas. In addition, this
course will also explore methods of music therapy practice in other cultures and methods of selfcare for the music therapist. This course requires and advanced practicum beyond the music
therapy internship and is required for the Master of Music in Music Therapy degree.
Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy or completion of all Music Therapy
Bachelor’s Equivalency Courses plus MUTH 6101
This course addresses the following AMTA Advanced Competencies:
I.A.1.1
I.A.1.2
I.B.4.1
I.B.4.2
I.B.4.6
I.B.4.7
I.B.4.8
Apply comprehensive knowledge of the foundations and principles of music
therapy practice.
Synthesize comprehensive knowledge of current theories and deduce their
implications for music therapy practice and/or research.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of current methods of music therapy
assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of human growth and development,
musical development, diagnostic classifications, etiology, symptomology,
and prognosis in formulating treatment plans.
Design or adapt assessment and evaluation procedures for various client
populations.
Utilize advanced music therapy methods (e.g., listening, improvising,
performing, composing) within one or more theoretical frameworks to
assess and evaluate clients’ strengths, needs, and progress.
Design treatment programs for emerging client populations.
I.B.4.10
Utilize advanced verbal and nonverbal interpersonal skills within a music
therapy context.
I.B.4.12
Relate clinical phenomena in music therapy to the broader treatment
context.
Practice strategies for self care.
Selectively modify music therapy approaches based on knowledge of the
roles and meanings of music in various cultures.
Understand how music therapy is practiced in other cultures.
II.B.8.6
II.B.8.7
II.B.8.9
Attendance:
Attendance and punctuality are vital to success in this course. More than 3 absences will result in
a lowered grade. (Note: 3 tardies = 1 absence)
Practicum:
This course requires an Advanced Practicum beyond the music therapy internship. Each student
will complete 2 hours per week (30 hours total) at an assigned site that is designated for the
advanced practicum. Students will practice skills as outlined in the AMTA Advanced
Competencies and the KSU Advanced Practicum Student Evaluation.
Assignments:
3 Exams over assigned readings and lectures
1 Term Project (topics: MT Practice in another country/culture or methods for self-care)
Midterm Practicum Evaluation
Final Practicum Evaluation
Self-reflection paper
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.
Course Calendar:
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
Jan 18
Class expectations
Jan 20 – Film “Andrew Jenks,
Room 335”
Jan 25
Finish “Andrew Jenks, Room 335” &
Discussion
Jan 27
Societal Views & Attitudes on Aging
Feb 3
Cognitive Aging
Feb 1
Physical Aging
Read “Intro” Book Chapter 7
Feb 8
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Read “Handbook” Unit 1
Feb 10 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Read Ashida, Belgrave, & Cevasco
articles
Feb 15
Psychosocial Aging
Feb 17
Music for Health & Wellness
Read “Handbook” Unit 3
Feb 22
Intergenerational Programming
Read “Handbook” Unit 4
Feb 24
Exam 1
Mar 1
Introduction to Hospice & Palliative Care
Read Hilliard 2, NY Times article
Mar 3
IDT, Careplans, Quality of Life Issues
Read “Intro” Book Chapter 12
Mar 8
Physical Issues & Pain Control
Read “Handbook” Unit 2
Mar 10
Psychosocial Issues
Mar 15
Life Review Projects
Read Wlodarczyk 1 article
Mar 17
Caregiver Breakdown
Read Zabin article
Mar 24
NO CLASS – Spring Break
Mar 22
NO CLASS – Spring Break
Mar 29
Guest Speaker: Dr. Peter Browning
“Alzheimer’s Disease, Spirituality, &
Ethics”
Mar 31
Spiritual Issues
Read Wlodarczyk 2 article
Apr 5
Preparing for Imminent Death
Apr 7
Exam 2
Apr 12
Intro to Grief & Loss
Read Worden Introduction, Ch1 & Ch2
Apr 14
The Mourning Process
Read Worden Ch 3
Apr 19
Uncomplicated Grief, Counseling
Read Worden Ch 4
Apr 21
Term Project Due
Share projects in class
Apr 26
Complicated Grief, Grief Therapy
Read Worden Ch 5 & 6
Apr 28
Special Losses, Disenfranchised Grief
Read Worden Ch 7
May 3
Grieving Children
Read Worden Ch 8
Exam 3 (Final)
May 5
Highlight music therapy research
Read “Handbook” Unit 2 Focus Area 4