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Clinical Training in Music Therapy 3 (MUSI90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Coordinator: jason.kenner@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides students with clinical experience of music therapy. Placements will be 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 participate in the provision of music therapy interventions, taking responsibility for sessions where appropriate, and evaluating and measuring benefit of the intervention. Tutorials will focus on professional development, and experiential group learning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students should be able to:
- apply competent verbal and musical facilitation skills;
- adapt learned music therapy skills to a client population;
- apply appropriate ethical standards of practice;
- compare contrasting literature using IT resources and print journals;
- work as an informed team-member within the multidisciplinary team.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- Developed the ability to work in teams;
- Achieved a high level of ability in applying theory to practice;
- Developed skills in evaluating objective outcomes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to MMusThrp students only
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90039 | Clinical Training in Music Therapy 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written placement case study assignment of 3,000 words.
| During the examination period | 60% |
20 day Clinical Placement (Practical) assessment. Students must pass this placement assessment to pass the subject. 30% and Hurdle | During the examination period | 30% |
Group presentation/workshop. Each student is responsible for 5 minutes of workshop time. For example, a group of 3 students will deliver a 15 minute workshop or a group of 4 students will deliver a 20 minute workshop. Starting week 6 (on campus students). OR as part of the mid-semester intensive study days on-campus (blended learning students). | Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at tutorials and placement is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jason Kenner Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) 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. 18 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. Fortnightly discussion forums accessed online (6 hours). Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Coordinator: jason.kenner@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
A total of 214-256 hours.
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
Polen, D., Shultis, C., & Wheeler, B. (2017). Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist (2nd Ed). 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