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Music Therapy As Career Choice ChihChen Sophia Lee, Ph.D. MT-BC Director of Music Therapy Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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What is Music Therapy? Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program— American Music Therapy Association (AMTA, 2005)
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Work Settings Served by Music Therapist Source: AMTA 2010Member Sourcebook, p.215
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Age Groups Served by Music Therapist Source: AMTA 2010 Member Sourcebook, p.217
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What Music Therapists Do Providing Music Therapy Services and interdisciplinary programming (Co- Programs) Coordinating with other disciplines for clients’ treatment/care plan Therapeutic assessment, evaluation, and consultation Recreational music programming Extra duties as assigned (ex. Marketing, etc.)
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Areas of Concerns Addressed in Music Therapy Communication Cognitive/Academic Skills Sensorimotor/Motor Skills Emotional Skills Social Skills Musical Skills
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Personal Characteristics for Music Therapists Good Musician & Good Therapist! Good physical health Emotional stability Sincere interest in helping others Accept that rewards in a helping profession are intangible
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Job Advancement for Music Therapists Activity Coordinator/Director Activity Therapist Adjunctive Therapist Case Manager Clinical Therapist Creative Arts Therapist Director/Administrator/Supervisor Expressive Arts Therapist (University) Faculty
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Job Advancement for Music Therapists (Continued) Music Educator Music Specialist Music Therapist Other QMRP Recreation Therapist Rehabilitation Therapist Self-employed Special Educator
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Music Therapists’ Salary by Region (2010) RegionSalary Range Great Lakes$21,000-115,000 Mid-Atlantic$23,000-102,000 Midwestern$25,000-111,000 New England$30,000-120,000 Southeastern$30,000-120,000 Southwestern$25,000-97,000 Western$20,000-156,000 Outside the U.S.$20,000-125,000
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Preparatory/Certification Process Attending Music Therapy Programs Accredited by American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and National Association of School of Music (NASM)—4+yr. College Complete appx. 1040 hrs. (6-month) Music Therapy Internship Pass National Board Certification Exam for Music Therapists (Credential: MT-BC)
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Academic Preparation Prior to Majoring in Music Therapy Music (Major instrument, Keyboard/piano, Guitar, Voice, etc.) Biology/physiology Social studies/Psychology 2 nd language
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For Further Inquiry About Music Therapy, Please Contact : ChihChen Sophia Lee, PhD, MT-BC Director of Music Therapy South Western Oklahoma State University 100 Campus Dr. Weatherford, OK 73096 Tel: (580) 774-3218 Fax: (580) 774-3714 Email: Sophia.lee@swosu.eduSophia.lee@swosu.edu SWOSU MT Website: www.swosu.edu/music/therapy www.swosu.edu/music/therapy
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