Music Therapy

Music Therapy

Current Opportunities

Ohio State is in the process of creating new course offerings in Music Therapy.

Students interested in the intersection of music and health can explore the following introductory coursework and special topic courses:

Kara Caine
Kara Caine, assistant professor of Music Therapy

Music 4895: Seminar in Music — Clinical Foundations of Music Therapy

This course provides students with an in-depth exploration of the clinical foundations of music therapy, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention techniques. Students will learn to apply music therapy principles and techniques in a variety of clinical settings through experiential exercises, case studies, and discussions.
 

Music 4895: Seminar in Music — Clinical Music Skills

This course focuses on developing clinical music skills for music therapy practice. Students will explore various musical techniques and applications in a clinical context through experiential exercises, case studies, and discussions.
 

Terel Jackson, instructor, Introduction to Music Therapy
Terel Jackson, associated faculty, Music Therapy

Music 2471: Introduction to Music Therapy

Undergraduates in all majors can enroll in Introduction to Music Therapy as an exploratory elective. No prerequisites required. Credits: 3 hours. 

This course gives students a high-level overview of music therapy theory, practice and research in terms of history, description, comparison, analysis and critique. Students will learn what music therapy is, what it involves, where it came from, how it differs from other music-based services, how it is regulated, and what it is like to work as a board-certified music therapist. Students will also learn to design and implement basic music therapy techniques, including techniques that are germane to self-care. 

Of note — learning experiences in this course include conventional lectures, group work, and hands-on participation in the form of role play, dramatic readings, reenactments, clinical observations/case vignettes, mock sessions, etc. Students should plan to wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to participate.

  • Please consult Class Search to confirm course meeting times and locations.
     

Questions about the program?

Email Kara Caine

Meet the Faculty

Kara Caine, assistant professor of Music Therapy

Terel Jackson, associated faculty, Music Therapy

Learn more about Jackson's work at The James:

Music Therapy as a Career