Date of Award
12-2016
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
Music
First Advisor
Edward A, Roth, M.M.
Second Advisor
Dr. David S. Smith
Third Advisor
Dr. Ann Chapleau
Keywords
Music therapy, intemship, supervisor, perceptions, AMTA Professional Competencies
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptual differences of the AMTA Professional Competencies between music therapy pre-interns and internship supervisors in the Great Lakes Region. The participants (N = 33) were 19 pre-interns and 14 internship supervisors at AMTA Approved internship sites and academic programs. This 32 question survey study utilized a Likert-type 5-point scale that required the participant to rate their perceived need for assistance from little to no need for assistance to very high need for assistance. Results showed that pre-interns and supervisors differ significantly on the subjects of “Leading and accompanying on guitar and piano” (p = .029), “Understanding the facility’s intern evaluation process” (p = .001) and “Demonstrating Functional Piano Skills” (p = .006). Results also showed that pre-interns reported the highest need for assistance on “Finding out what will be expected of me as an intern” (M = 3.526) and “Understanding the facility’s intern evaluation process” (M = 3.526). Supervisors reported that their typical interns require the most assistance on “Assessing client needs” (M = 3.574) and “Facilitating group discussions” (M = 3.714). Limitations and recommendations for future research are included.
Recommended Citation
Novak, Jordan Rebecca, "The Perceptions of Music Therapy Interns and Internship Supervisors: American Music Therapy Association Professional Competencies" (2016). Masters Theses. 744.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/744