MUSC 478: International Intersections of Diversity and Music Therapy
Prerequisites: Music therapy major with upper level standing, MUSC 184, 222, & 226, or by permission of instructor
Credit Hours: (2)
This course is designed to build upon the foundations within Context-oriented Thinking
as well as make connections from other courses in the curriculum. This course will
focus on international perspectives of music therapy and the globalization of the
profession. Students will learn about international music therapy practices by integrating
concepts such as culture, ethnicity, acculturation, identity development, and social
justice. Future goals for this course will be to have international field experiences
allowing students to experience music therapy practices as they unfold amongst international
populations that reside in the New River Valley and globally.
Detailed Description of Course Content
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This course may include the following instructional strategies: field-study, lecture,
cooperative/group learning, demonstrations, case studies, writing-to-learn activities,
oral communication activities, guest speakers, and student generated materials.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The following professional competencies as outlined by the American Music Therapy
Association will be addressed in this course.
Emphasize and Master:
Assessment Measures
Quizzes on readings, oral-presentations, papers, reflective journals, development
of culturally responsive music therapy interventions, learn and perform music from
different cultures
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
April, 2019