Music Therapy
| MT 320 | Improvisation I | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| An experiential study of free and structured improvisation forms for groups and solo work. | ||
| MT 330 | Clinical Skills/Practicum I | |
| 3.00 credits | (3,0,1) hrs | 15 wks |
| An introduction to the basic concepts of observation, assessment and goal setting, including six weeks of introductory field work and in-class observations. | ||
| MT 340 | Midi Synthesis Technology | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 420 | ||
| An introduction to the use of midi technology for the therapeutic setting. | ||
| MT 350 | The Influence of Music | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| A study of the physical and psychological impact of music, and its components for music therapy. A study of healing and music in various cultures. | ||
| MT 360 | Music Therapy I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course presents the development of music as therapy, the clientele groups and their needs, and the potential of music as a therapeutic medium. | ||
| MT 361 | Music Therapy II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 360 | ||
| This course presents three music therapy styles with a focus on theory, analysis, and practice. Included are Developmental Music Therapy, Nordoff/Robbins improvisational style, and the use of music therapy in in-patient psychotherapy. | ||
| MT 364 | Disabling Conditions - Adulthood | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| An introduction to anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, and practical elements of standard treatment. | ||
| MT 370 | Disabling Conditions - Childhood | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 364 | ||
| A basic introduction to abnormal child development and some major intervention approaches. | ||
| MT 380 | Counselling and Interpersonal Skills | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course introduces Music Therapy students to counselling and interpersonal skills. Students will develop basic counselling techniques, examine their relationship/interpersonal skills, work through models of communication, and improve feedback and confrontation skills. | ||
| MT 391 | Practicum II | |
| 6.00 credits | (2,0,4.8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 330 | ||
| Field work, in which students design, lead and document music therapy sessions, in consultation with staff supervision. Weekly seminars examine practicum issues. | ||
| MT 420 | Improvisation II - Guitar | |
| 1.00 credit | (1.33,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 320 | ||
| Group leading using guitar improvisation, plus exploring current popular styles and idioms. | ||
| MT 450 | The Influence of Music II | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 350 | ||
| A continuation of lecture and experiential exposure to the influence of music in conjunction with the expressive arts. | ||
| MT 451 | Music and the Creative Arts | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 450 | ||
| An experiential exposure to leading creative arts activities which can be used in conjunction with music: e.g. dance, visual arts, poetry. | ||
| MT 460 | Music Therapy III | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 361 | ||
| A continuation of the presentation of music therapy styles, for psychiatry, palliative care, music education and in healing, including the work of Helen Bonny and Mary Priestley. Assessment and treatment planning will be covered in depth. | ||
| MT 461 | Music Therapy IV | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 460 | ||
| This course focuses on professional attitudes, skills and awareness including a significant section on counselling skills for music therapists. Students learn job hunting/creation skills and practise leading inservices and workshops. | ||
| MT 462 | Principles of Research for Music Therapy Students | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0.4,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 101 | ||
| An introduction to elementary research designs and basic statistical procedures. | ||
| MT 480 | Improvisation III | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 420 | ||
| A continuation of Improvisation II. | ||
| MT 490 | Practicum III | |
| 6.00 credits | (2,0,4.8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 391 | ||
| Field work and weekly seminars. (Refer to M.T. 391.) | ||
| MT 491 | Practicum IV | |
| 6.00 credits | (2,0,4.8) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 490 | ||
| Field work and weekly seminars. (Refer to M.T. 391.) | ||
| MT 510 | Internship | |
| 9.00 credits | (0,0,1000) hrs | wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 491 | ||
| 1,000 hours of clinical field work, including monthly seminars. | ||
| MT 520 | Guided Imagery and Music | |
| 3.00 credits | (20,0,40) hrs | 01 wks |
| This experiential course introduces students to the Bonny method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). Students will learn the theoretical foundations to the method, the application and administration of music and imagery, and the scope of the method. Students will observe GIM sessions, participate as therapist and client, and reflect on their experiences as observer and participant. Successful completion of this course results in a Level One GIM certificate that is endorsed by the Association for Imagery and Music. | ||
| Note: Intended for students with a Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree or equivalent training in counselling, art therapy, or related health care fields as assessed by the instructor. | ||
| MT 521 | Guided Imagery and Music II | |
| 3.00 credits | (5.83,0,0) hrs | 12 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 520 | ||
| This course is the first in a series of six advanced level training courses in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music leading to an Advanced Certificate in GIM. This training is endorsed by the Association for Music and Imagery and leads to the designation of Fellow of AMI. Students taking this course are encouraged to complete the advanced courses, upon the recommendation of the instructor, at the end of Level II, MT 521. | ||
| Note: Prerequisite may be waived by permission of instructor. | ||
| MT 522 | Guided Imagery and Music III A: Professional Practice | |
| 2.00 credits | (1.33,0,0) hrs | 30 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 521 | ||
| Corequisite: MT 526 | ||
| This advanced level training in GIM will address professional issues, ethics, assessment, advanced interventions, contraindications to this method, issues of transference and counter-transference, clinical conditions and GIM, and therapeutic termination. Two additional music programs will also be introduced and students will experience GIM sessions in the role of therapist and client. | ||
| MT 523 | Guided Imagery and Music III B: The use of Music in GIM | |
| 2.00 credits | (1.33,0,0) hrs | 30 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 522 | ||
| Corequisite: MT 527 | ||
| This advanced level training in GIM will address in-depth the therapeutic effects of the music in the GIM method. Design of music programs will be explored as well as how to choose music for client needs. Three additional music programs will be introduced. Students will receive supervision in GIM practice sessions. | ||
| MT 524 | Guided Imagery and Music III C: Imagery, Myth and Symbol | |
| 2.00 credits | (1.33,0,0) hrs | 30 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 523 | ||
| This advanced level training in GIM will explore imagery, colour, archetypal figures, the interpretation of symbols, and Jungian theory. It will also explore the use of mandala drawings in greater depth. One music program will be introduced. Students will receive supervision in GIM practice sessions. | ||
| MT 525 | Guided Imagery and Music III D: Spirituality | |
| 3.00 credits | (1.33,0,0) hrs | 30 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 524 | ||
| This advanced level training in GIM will explore alternative states, and implications for working with the GIM method. Two new music programs will be introduced. Students will receive supervision in GIM practice sessions. | ||
| MT 526 | Guided Imagery and Music: Practicum I | |
| 1.50 credits | (0,0,2.67) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 521 | ||
| This course requires the student to conduct 37 practice sessions of the Bonny Method of GIM. An approved Fellow of AMI will supervise seven of the 37 sessions, at the student's expense. In addition, students must experience 10 personal sessions given by an additional approved Fellow. Students will also share their work in two daylong seminars spread throughout the term. | ||
| MT 527 | Guided Imagery and Music: Practicum II | |
| 1.50 credits | (0,0,2.67) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MT 521 | ||
| This course requires the student to conduct 38 practice sessions of the Bonny Method of GIM. An approved Fellow of AMI will supervise eight of the 38 sessions, at the student's expense. In addition, students must experience 10 personal sessions given by an additional approved Fellow. Students will also share their work in two daylong seminars spread throughout the term. | ||