MUSC 1175 — - Music Therapy and Geriatrics
This is an introductory course on the field of Music Therapy and the benefits of using music as an intervention with a geriatric population. Students will learn how music and music-related activities can be utilized to connect with people who are living with age-related disorders. Topics will include the history of Music Therapy, the function of music, and how music is used by trained Music Therapists when working with an elderly population. Students will learn activities and strategies that can be used by health and human services professionals when working with an elderly population when a Music Therapist is not available. Lecture: 3 hours