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Clinical Training in Music Therapy 2 (MUSI90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject provides students with clinical experience of music therapy. Placements will be in special education and nursing home settings under the guidance of a registered music therapist. The placement will include a graded introduction to the assessment of client needs, the development of program plans and the provision of music therapy interventions. Students will have both observational and participatory experiences of working with clients and evaluating and measuring benefit from the intervention. Tutorials will develop students' understanding of professional practice and develop therapeutic skills for practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Adapt learned music therapy skills to various client populations;
- Identify and apply appropriate ethical standards of practice;
- Access research literature using IT resources and print journals;
- Work as an informed team-member within the multidisciplinary team in special education and clinical settings; and
- Construct a clinical report using accepted research guidelines.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- Refined their observation skills for human interaction;
- Developed analytical skills for interpreting human interaction;
- Developed skills for reviewing literature and applying theory to practice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to MMusThrp students only
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90038 | Clinical Training in Music Therapy 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
A written case study assignment of 3,000 words; End-of-semester examination period (60%)
20 day Clinical Placement (Practical) assessed by written report from clinical training supervisor. Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject; End-of-semester examination period (30% and hurdle)
5-7min class presentatio; Starting week 6 (on campus students). OR as part of the mid-semester intensive study days on-campus (blended learning students); (10%)
100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail; Throughout semester (hurdle)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jason Kenner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours On Campus Delivery - One 2-hour tutorial per week at the University, plus up to 2 days per week in a facility approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music throughout the semester and over the semester break. A minimum of 20 days is required. Blended learning delivery - approximately 2 days per week in a facility approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music throughout semester. 27 hours as part of intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester. One-hour tutorial with clinical supervisor each week as part of clinical placement. Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
A total of 120 hours (including non-contact time).
Additional delivery details
Blended Learning Delivery - intensive teaching in 4 day blocks, the first approximately at or before the beginning of semester, and the second approximately mid semester. Dates to be advised.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Wheeler, B. L., Shultis, C. L. & Polen, D. W. (2005). Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Therapy
Last updated: 3 November 2022