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Clinical Training in Music Therapy

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Certification Board for Music Therapy

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Vince Glaeser, Director
Extended Education
714-997-6548
glaeser@chapman.edu

MUSU 8211 - Intermediate Guitar - This is an intermediate course in playing the guitar and is a continuation of the beginning guitar class. Areas covered include: accompaniment styles, strumming patterns, picking patterns, jazz chords, bar chords, open tunings, playing by ear, transposition, and sight-reading (melodies and two voices). 1 credit.

MUSU 8261 - Foundations and Principles of Music Therapy  
Provides a broad overview of the history, theory, and contemporary practice of music therapy to address the potentials, limitations, and problems of individuals with disabilities and impairments; medical, mental, and terminal illnesses; and the developmental lifespan through classroom instruction and practice, and clinical observation. (offered fall semester) 3 credits.

MUSU 8262 - Clinical Foundations in Music Therapy  
Prerequisites: MUSU 8261 and consent of instructor.  Provides basic understanding of the causes, assumptions, problems, and terminology used in diagnoses related to exceptionalities in human development, acute trauma, chronic conditions, terminal illness, health and wellness across the lifespan. Provides increased depth of understanding of the clinical foundations, functions, applications and processes of music therapy through case study discussion. (offered spring semester) 3 credits.

MUSU 8361 - Theoretical Foundations in Music Therapy  
Prerequisites, MUSU 8262 and consent of instructor.  Provides an in-depth exploration of the theoretical, philosophical, and cultural bases within various models, methods and techniques of music therapy. Examines the influences and dynamics of the music therapy process and nature of the therapeutic relationship. (offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

MUSU 8362 - Influence of Music on Behavior  
Prerequisites, MUSU 8361 and consent of instructor. To review historical, physiological, sociological, and psychological data concerning music and behavior. To explore uses and effects of music on individuals and groups. To provide an environment for each student to learn about and experience the use of music as an instrument of change. (offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

MUSU 8461 - Psychology of Music 
Prerequisites, MUS 101 or MUS 102 and PSY 101, or consent of instructor. This interdisciplinary course will explore the human perception and cognitive organization of music. Topics covered will include the neurobiology of music, psychoacoustics/music perception, music cognition, music and emotion, the cognitive development of music in children, the neuropsychology of music and music learning and behavior. (offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

MUSU 8463 - Advanced Clinical Experience 
Prerequisite: MUSU 361 and consent of instructor.  Classroom and practical experiences provide advanced level clinical training for increased breadth and depth of understanding. Includes supervised clinical training at a University Affiliated Clinical Training site. May be repeated for credit. Must be repeated during each semester in residence prior to beginning the internship. May be required for additional development of pre-internship competence. (offered every semester) 1 credit.

MUSU 8495 - Music Therapy Internship-
Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of Music Therapy.  The culminating experience for the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree. Seminar style coursework and a Senior Project prepare the student for an external internship experience and ultimate entry into the profession. Internship requires a minimum of 900 hours of clinical training, yet may be longer depending upon site requirements, student needs, or to develop entry-level competence as described by the American Music Therapy Association. Students enroll during their last semester in residence at Chapman. (offered every semester) 3 credits.