CN/MU 572 Assessment in Music Therapy and Counseling
This course covers formal and informal assessment strategies for music therapy and
counseling. Aptitude, achievement, interest, behavioral, and personality instruments, as well as music therapy assessments are presented. Utilization of assessment data for counseling and music therapy are emphasized. Basic psychometric properties of standardized tests will be discussed. Students will learn how to identify specific assessment strategies most appropriate for an individual client’s needs and how to synthesize and utilize objective, behavioral and clinical data in service planning. Students will also learn to interpret test results and write appropriate reports based on those test results. Students will understand how various factors affect assessment results and will learn how to use assessment data in an ethical manner with diverse populations.
Prerequisite
MT-BC and Admission to MAMT program or permission of Director.