MU 601

Clinical MPT Skills III

Students’ knowledge of the creative applications of clinical improvisation with a variety of client populations is expanded. Course includes advanced examination of musical idioms and classical compositional styles and their effect on the therapeutic process. Student’s ability to musically support clients from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds is also developed through the study of non-classical western art and music traditions, such as blues, jazz, rap, along with non-western musical styles from around the world. Through regular use of a practice journal for self-reflection, clinical case study analysis, and role-play using clinical scenarios, students integrate theory with practice while exploring their own use of self during the therapeutic process. Linking this course directly to clinical work and students bring clinical issues to class for group analysis and discussion.