Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Master of Arts in Music Therapy is profoundly and holistically aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals by cultivating advanced practitioners and researchers who use music as a clinical intervention to improve human health. The curriculum's philosophy, emphasizing evidence-based therapeutic practice, research, and a commitment to serving diverse populations, makes it a powerful contributor to sustainability. The program is a cornerstone of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), with its entire focus on the therapeutic application of music to address physical, emotional, and mental health challenges. As a postgraduate program, it is a flagship of SDG 4 (Quality Education), training the next generation of leaders in the field. It directly addresses SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by preparing therapists to work with special and vulnerable populations. The extensive clinical practicum requirements embody the spirit of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through deep collaboration with healthcare and community institutions.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: This program is the embodiment of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being. Its entire curriculum is designed to produce expert music therapists who can provide evidence-based interventions to improve the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social health of individuals across the lifespan, directly contributing to the promotion of mental and physical health.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA167701 | Music Therapy 1 | Is fundamental to promoting health, providing the foundational theories and techniques for using music as a clinical and therapeutic tool (Target 3.4). |
| FA167702 | Music Therapy 2 | Directly supports good health by focusing on advanced clinical applications of music therapy for various populations with physical and mental health needs (Target 3.4). |
| FA167707 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy 1 | Represents the practical application of knowledge to ensure healthy lives, where students apply therapeutic techniques under supervision to improve client health outcomes. |
| FA167897 | Thesis | Contributes to health and well-being by generating new research and evidence for the effectiveness of music therapy interventions, supporting universal health coverage with evidence-based practices (Target 3.8). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a master's degree, this program provides a high level of quality education, training the next generation of music therapy researchers, academics, and advanced clinicians. It fosters the skills for knowledge creation, critical thinking, and lifelong learning that are essential for advancing the field of sustainable healthcare.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA167705 | Research Methodology in Music Therapy | Enhances education for sustainable development by equipping students with the skills to conduct scientific research, fostering lifelong learning and evidence-based practice (Target 4.7). |
| FA167897 | Thesis | Provides quality education by training students in rigorous research methodology, enabling them to generate new knowledge and contribute to the global scientific community (Target 4.7). |
| FA167706 | Seminar in Music Therapy | Promotes lifelong learning skills by requiring students to critically analyze, present, and defend scientific concepts, preparing them for academic and research careers (Target 4.4). |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The program actively works to reduce health inequalities by training therapists to work with diverse and vulnerable populations. Music therapy provides an accessible and effective therapeutic modality for individuals with special needs, the elderly, and those with mental health challenges, promoting their social inclusion and equal access to care.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA167704 | Music for Special Populations | Directly aims to reduce inequality by empowering and promoting the social and physical inclusion of persons with disabilities, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups through tailored therapeutic interventions (Target 10.2). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program is built on a foundation of strong partnerships with healthcare, education, and community institutions. The mandatory clinical practicum courses represent a deep, multi-stakeholder collaboration that is essential for training competent therapists and building capacity in the healthcare and social service systems.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA167707 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy 1 | Represents an effective public-private and civil society partnership, building collaborative experience between academia and healthcare providers to achieve health-related SDGs (Target 17.17). |
| FA167708 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy 2 | Enhances the partnership for sustainable development by deploying advanced students into diverse clinical settings, which builds domestic capacity in specialized therapeutic services (Target 17.9). |
| FA167709 | Clinical Practicum in Music Therapy 3 | Further strengthens multi-stakeholder partnerships through advanced, specialized clinical placements, fostering deep collaboration between the university and community partners (Target 17.17). |