MTY 250: CLINICAL PROCESSES I

This course is an introduction to the music therapy clinical process with cases that illustrate clinical competencies contained in the AMTA Professional Competencies document. Assessment, treatment planning, clinical observation, data collection, session design, evaluation and documentation will be covered. Case examples and video clips with diverse clients will serve as a driving force for this course, illustrating a client-centered approach to treatment. Students will be asked to reflect on their values, beliefs and attitudes toward client groups and begin to examine the relationship between self and therapist role.