Music Therapy Practice 1 (MUSI90038)

This subject provides students with an introduction to music therapy professional practice, and a simulated placement experience in music therapy. Learning materials and classes will support students to understand relevant professional team practices, workplace competencies, and to deepen their personal insight through experiential peer-group learning.

Simulated Placement

In addition to the tutorials, students are required to complete a simulated placement experience. The simulated placement will include an orientation to a practice context, observation of clients' responses to music therapy experiences, introduction to planning music therapy programs, and introduction to evaluation of therapy outcomes.

Accreditation information: This subject contributes 160 hours to the 640 hours required for accreditation by the Australian Music Therapy Association.