Course Descriptions

Adapted from the 08-09 UWEC Course Catalog

• IDIS 103 Introduction to Music Therapy 2 crs (2-0). F, Sp. GE-IVE Special course fee required Criminal background check required. Coordinating Department: Music and Theatre Arts Role of the music therapist, knowledge and competencies needed, therapeutic function of music, scope and areas of application, general techniques used, professional aspects, job opportunities, and institutions utilizing music therapy. 110 Clinical Piano Repertoire I 1 cr (0-2). F. Not for GE P: Limited to music therapy majors Harmonization and transposition of I-IV-V chord progressions on piano along with vocal leading within framework of songs, incorporating fall and winter seasonal repertoire with live audience in nursing home setting.

  111 Clinical Piano Repertoire II 1 cr (0-2). Sp. Not for GE P: Limited to music therapy majors Harmonization and transposition using I-IV-V basic chord progressions on piano along with vocal leading within framework of songs, incorporating spring and summer seasonal repertoire with live audience in nursing home setting.

  116 Beginning Folk Guitar 2 crs (2-0). F, Sp. GE-IVA No credit if taken after or concurrently with MUTX 120 Student must provide own instrument, be able to read notes of the staff, perform simple rhythms, and have skills equivalent to successful completion of MUSI 102. No credit toward music or music therapy major or minor Instructor approval required An introduction to basic folk guitar techniques including traditional chord fingerings and progressions, strumming and picking variations, reading of simple melody lines, and the significance of the guitar in the evolution of folk music.

  215 Music Therapy Techniques I 1 cr (0-2). Sp. (Formerly MUTX 216) Not for GE P: MUTX 110, 111; IDIS 103 P: Completion of Guitar Proficiency Exam P: Limited to music therapy majors Development of musical skills on omnichord/autoharp, piano, accordion, and guitar along with vocal leading skills and development of therapeutic musical activities.

  217 Music Therapy Techniques II 1 cr (0-2). Sp. Not for GE P: MUTX 110, 111; IDIS 103 P: Completion of Guitar Proficiency Exam P: Limited to music therapy majors No credit if taken after MUTX 216 Development of musical accompaniment skills for clinical repertoire, therapeutic musical activities, budgeting, and aural skills in transcribing music.

  298 Clinical Application of Percussion Techniques 1 cr (1-1). Sp, odd-numbered years. CD1; Not for GE; SL-Half P: Limited to music therapy majors or special education certificate students No credit if taken after MUTX 395 in Spring 2007. This course teaches rudiments of percussion, history and ethnicity of percussion instruments, and ethnic and clinical applications for percussion techniques with a variety of music therapy populations.

  300 Overview of Clinical Improvisation 1 cr (0-1). Sp, odd-numbered years. Not for GE P: MUSI 141 and 142; previous clinical, educational, or volunteer placement as determined by instructor permission P: Limited to music therapy majors Instructor approval required This course provides an overview of music therapy clinical improvisation, including vocal and instrumental. Integration of theatre, movement, and visual art are included along with adaptations for client accessibility.

  312 Therapeutic Application of Dance and Movement 2 crs (0-2). Sp, even-numbered years. CD1; Not for GE; SL-Half No credit if credit earned in MUTX 395 with the same title. Clinical applications for dance and movement to music are developed through study of theory and practice, in-class demonstrations and activities, and weekly laboratories in the field.

  340 Psychology of Music 3 crs (3-0). F. (Formerly MUTX 440) GE-V Musical behavior including acoustics, musical perception, measurement of musical ability and taste, theories of musical aesthetics, and historical review of applications to music therapy.

  342 Music Therapy I 2 crs (2-0). F. (Formerly MUTX 447) Not for GE P: MUTX 344 or 444 Basic principles of music therapy and its application in the treatment and rehabilitation of exceptional children and the mentally ill.

  343 Music Therapy II 2 crs (2-0). Sp. (Formerly MUTX 448) Not for GE P: MUTX 344 or 444 Music therapy techniques in the treatment and rehabilitation of physically disabled and other handicapped persons.

  344 Influence of Music on Behavior 3 crs (3-0). Sp. (Formerly MUTX 444) Not for GE P: BIOL 151 and PSYC 100 Effects of music on human physiological behavior; musical effects and the importance of musical behavior within the context of various psychological constructs; sociological importance of functional music.

  345 Clinical Orientation 1 cr (0-2). F. (Formerly MUTX 445) Not for GE P: MUTX 342 or 447, 343 or 448 P: Limited to music therapy majors Must be taken with MUTX 346 Classroom discussion of clinical techniques in relating to handicapped persons, development and assessment of music therapy procedures, and professional standards.

  346 /546 Music Therapy Practicum 1-2 crs. F, Sp. (Formerly MUTX 446) Not for GE P: MUTX 216 or 215 and 217; 344 or 444 P: Limited to music therapy majors Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits Special project in supervised field work in music therapy. A minimum of 30 contact hours. Placements will be secured with various community agencies serving the disabled.

  349 Music Therapy Clinical Experience 1-4 crs. F, Sp. Not for GE P: MUTX 345 Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits Placement in an approved music therapy clinical experience module is required before admission to the course. Instructor approval required This course involves clinical interaction that may include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation and/or may focus on programming and interdisciplinary treatment team affiliation and reporting.

  395 /595 Music Therapy Directed Studies 1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su. Not for GE Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits Get form from department office Permits students to do intensive study of a specifically defined clinical topic under the direction of a department of public health professions faculty member.

  441 Psychology of Music Laboratory 1 cr (0-2). Sp. Not for GE P: MUTX 340 Operation of electronic sound equipment. Laboratory investigation of the psychological effects of music and preparation of the formal research report.

  449 Internship in Music Therapy 1-6 crs. F, Sp. SL-Full; Not for GE; CP P: MUTX 345 Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits Placement to an AMTA-approved music therapy program is required before admission to the course. Department permission required This course involves professionally supervised music therapy experience in the practical application of music therapy techniques.

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