MT 511

The pre-professional practicum course is the culmination of this music therapy education program. This course is designed to give students an extended clinical experience, preparing them to be professional music therapists. It is a time for the student to apply, integrate and solidify their knowledge and skills in music therapy under the supervision of a music therapist, and to develop their competence with a specific clinical population. Students become an integral part of a treatment team in terms of assessment, planning, facilitation of therapeutic process, documentation and professional teamwork. By the end of the course, the student is expected to be working as a full professional. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>The pre-professional practicum course is the culmination of this music therapy education program. This course is designed to give students an extended clinical experience, preparing them to be professional music therapists. It is a time for the student to apply, integrate and solidify their knowledge and skills in music therapy under the supervision of a music therapist, and to develop their competence with a specific clinical population. Students become an integral part of a treatment team in terms of assessment, planning, facilitation of therapeutic process, documentation and professional teamwork. By the end of the course, the student is expected to be working as a full professional.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>MT 511 is an approved Capstone course for Cap Core requirements. MT 511 is equivalent to MT 510. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and MT 510.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to MT students. Please be advised that Practicum Seminars will be scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:30. Attendance is mandatory.<br/><strong>