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MUS 271: Introduction to Music Therapy, 2 credits
Fall 2026, Thursdays, 12:20-1:50pm
Instructor: Jessica De Villers, MA, MT-BC (devillers@augsburg.edu)
MUS 271 provides an overview of the profession of music therapy. The course will include a review of theoretical foundations regarding music and human behavior, the functions of music in society, and the development of music therapy as a profession. Introduction to the structures and processes of music therapy sessions along with demonstration of basic music skills needed as a professional will also be covered.
This course would be an excellent elective for students planning to work in fields related to education, social sciences, and health care.