Module Code - Title:

MU5043 - MUSIC THERAPY PROJECT 1

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

0

Private

8

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

MU5071

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

For students to develop a music therapy research from idea to ethical clearance stage.

Syllabus:

Development of research from idea through to ethical clearance. Students will examine issues in research design including choice of data collection methods and methods to analyse data. Students will consider issues around ethics in research, including informed consent, management of sensitive materials, and the role of the researcher in managing participation.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

1. Synthesise materials from readings and lectures to develop an understanding of Evidence Based Practice 2. Demonstrate skills in choosing research designs to fit research questions 3. Critically evaluate the underlying bases for research approaches in music therapy; ontology, epistemology, and method 4. Develop competence in using research terminology correctly; statistical significance, comparative methods, RCTs etc

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

1. Reflect on issues of ethical importance; informed consent, data protection, minimisation of harm, children and vulnerable adults as research participants

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

1. Develop and present a self-generated research design and respond to questions in a small group setting

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Lectures.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Research findings will be incorporated at all stages of the syllabus in this research-focused module.

Prime Texts:

Wheeler, B.L. (Ed.) (2006) Music therapy research 2nd edition , Barcelona

Other Relevant Texts:

Altheide, D.L. & Johnson, J.M. (1994) Criteria for assessing interpretive validity in qualitative research , Sage

Denzin, N (1989) The research act: A theoretical introduction to sociological methods, 3rd edition. , Prentice-Hall

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

Hilary.Moss@ul.ie