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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The objective of this joint programme Music therapy is to prepare master in medicine and health who is able to use music therapy professionally in the area of personal health and well-being. They will be able to: implement music therapy programmes for various client groups in health care, social and special education institutions, as well as within various sociocultural environments; independently solve professional problems within an ever changing context and take responsibility for the results of their activities; engage in scientific research activity, i.e. develop new ideas, participate in interdisciplinary research, develop current methods of music therapy and create new ones.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this programme students are expected to:
have a disposition to act with integrity and in line with ethical commitments, as well as to use principles of good practice in their professional and research activities;
have a disposition towards lifelong learning and using theoretical knowledge in practice;
have a disposition to respect differences between people and cultures, their “unlikeness”;
be able to think (self-)critically and to act creatively;
be able to manage and transmit information making use of acquired practical and scientific knowledge and intuition;
be able to organize practical activities, to analyse and solve problems;
be able to cooperate within an interdisciplinary team;
be able to evaluate person's health state, determine the need for music therapy and evaluate changes in health state during the process of music therapy;
be able to plan, organize and implement programmes or projects of music therapy;
be familiar with the need of musical expression, know musical styles and genres, forms of and ways to make music and the latest technologies; be able to make use of all this in therapeutical practice;
be able to communicate and to cooperate with the client while consulting them and during the process of music therapy;
be able to carry out scientific research in the are of music therapy in line with ethical and legal principles.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Interactive lectures, seminars, practical training, case studies, discussions, supervision, project work, practice, scientific research based on problem solving, group work.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Exam, defence of Master Theses, Defence of practice portfolio, self-study tasks, tests and ect.
Cumulative grading is applied. The final grade includes the components of the course (module) curriculum (e.g., attendance, active participation, intermediary tests, self-study tasks, written examination), which are expressed in percentage in the study curriculum.
For assessment of study achievements, methods are used which are oriented towards providing constant feedback and (self)assessment of results of the task.
Assessment of examinations are carried out by using 10 point grading scale.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
1st semester
Biopsychosocial Theory of Health, Clinical Work and Ethics
Neurology
Rehabilitation and Team Work
History and Theory of Music Therapy, Professional Activity
Clinical Musical Improvisation, Composition and Arrangement
2nd semester
Clinical Psychology
Individual and Group Consultation
Psychiatry of Children, Youth and Adults
Music Therapy Technologies and Practical Training
Observational Practice of Music Therapy
3rd semester
Assessment of the Process of Music Therapy and Practical Training
Alternatives of Health and Music
Methodology of Scientific Research
Research Practice of Music Therapy
4th semester
Master theses
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
In the 3rd semester students selects an alternative subject of Health and Music.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study programme is unique in Lithuania in providing qualification of music therapist. It is a joint study programme providing an opportunity to gain quality interdisciplinary knowledge and skills while assimilating the experience of Medical faculty of Vilnius university and Music faculty of Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, vital for becoming a highly qualified music therapist.
