Highlights

Program Excursions

During the program students will visit three distinctive regions of Thailand, central, southern and northern Thailand. Participants will visit many significant cultural sites in these areas in order to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Thailand and its rich culture.

Students will visit Bangkok, Salaya, and Ayutthaya in Central Thailand. Bangkok is a thriving metropolis of more than 8 million people and is not only the administrative center of the county but also the nation's cultural, commercial and educational center. In Bangkok, students will visit the spectacular Grand Palace, which was the home of the Thai King, Royal court and administrative seat of government for 150 years. The Grand Palace complex houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and over 100 brightly colored buildings and golden spires. Participants will also be able to explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the second Siamese capital from the 13-18th century that has been listed on UNESCO's list of world heritage sites.

Students will visit Krabi, a beach town on the west coast of southern Thailand, along the Andaman Sea during a four day excursion. During the excursion, students will visit dazzling white sand beaches, islands and its stunning natural attractions. During a four day excursion students will visit Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is a modern city with a historical past. It was a key city on an ancient trade route in Southeast Asia.
Academic Program

All Undergraduate Music Therapy Students take the following courses:

MEMT 598 Special Course: Survey of International Music Therapy Perspectives (2 credit hours)

MEMT 396 Clinical Practicum (1 credit hour)

All Graduate Students and Music Therapy Professionals take the following course:

MEMT 864 Philosophy and Theory of Music Therapy (3 credit hours)

All Non-Music Therapy Students in Education or Health-Related Professionals or Majors take one of the following courses:

MEMT 150 Introduction to Music Therapy (3 credit hours) for Undergraduate Non-Music Therapy Students in Education or Health-Related Majors

MEMT 760 Principles of Music Therapy (3 credit hours) for Graduate Non-Music Therapy Students or Health-Related Professionals

Course Descriptions for MEMT 598 & 396

The purpose of these courses is to examine and evaluate the international perspective of music therapy in the clinical, theoretical and research practices from both a national (American) and international perspective. Additionally, this course provides an opportunity for the study of multiple clinical applications of music therapy as related to accepted music therapy principles and theory. Students will also examine cross-cultural differences as related to referral, service delivery and treatment outcomes of clients.

Course Description for MEMT 864

The purpose of the Philosophy and Theory course is to examine and evaluate the philosophical and theoretical foundations of music therapy. This experience will provide students with a clinical practicum component and acquaint them with the current philosophical and theoretical literature in music therapy. Students will also examine and evaluate current and past approaches to music therapy in a US model in order to compare and contrast that with an emerging Thai model of music therapy. These experiences will enable to students to examine relationships between philosophy and clinical practice and between philosophy and research.
Program Director

Dena Register, Associate Professor of Music Therapy and Music Education at the University of Kansas earned B.M., M.M., and Ph.D. degrees from Florida State University. Dr. Register teaches courses in principles of music therapy, research methods in music education and music therapy, philosophies of music therapy and psychology of music. Her primary research interests include music therapy in early intervention and literary skill development, as well as hospice care and children's bereavement.
Accommodations

Students will stay in double rooms at ASEAN House which is located on campus at Mahidol University and will stay in centrally located hotels during program excursions.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

Eligibility Open to undergraduate or graduate music therapy students from AMTA approved accredited U.S. colleges and universities and health-related major students from any accredited U.S. colleges and universities as well as music therapy and health-related professionals. Students must have previous practicum experience at home institution. Please submit with application a personal resume listing previous practicum and professionally-related experiences. Minimum 2.5 GPA required (exceptions considered after submission of a petition).

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel to Thailand

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

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