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Introduction to music therapy (5cr)

Course unit code: S406-8

General information


Credits
5 cr

Objectives

Students receive an overview of music therapy in the history of international and domestic, application areas as well as the general criteria.

Content

Course contents
- Therapeutic use of music
- History of music therapy
- Applications of music therapy

Teaching methods
Contact teaching, practice, independent studies, web-based studies

Assessment methods
Examination and learning assignments

Required reading
Ahonen. 1993. Musiikki - sanaton kieli. Helsinki.Finnlectura Oy.
Erkkilä - Rissanen (2001): Kuntoutus p. 523 - 539
Eerola & Louhivuori & Moisala (2003) Johdatus musiikintutkimukseen p. 291 - 300
Ala-Ruona & Saukko & Tarkki (2004) Musiikkiterapiapalvelut
Ala-Ruona 6 Erkkilä & Jukkola & Lehtonen (2003) Muistoissa - Petri Lehikoinen
Wigram, Pedersen & Bonde (2002). A Comprehensive Guide to Music therapy

Name of lecturer
Tiina Saari

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