May 20, 2024

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.

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OCTH (Occupational Therapy)
	OCTH 731 - PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS 4 cr Description In this course, the occupational therapy student engages in a self-study of common physical and psychosocial/psychiatric health conditions that cross the lifespan. Through directed readings and discussion with classmates, students will develop an understanding of the etiology; incidence and prevalence; signs and symptoms; course and prognosis; medical/surgical management; and the impact on occupational performance of each of the selected health conditions. Presentations from expert clinicians will also be provided. Notes Registration Restriction effective Summer 2013-Enrolled in Occupational Therapy Major. Removed prerequisites and changed from 2 cr hours to 4 Summer 2013. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 732 - THERAPEUTIC ADAPTATIONS TO RESTORE OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE 3-4 cr Description In this course the occupational therapy student will explore the variety of strategies that humans use to adapt to changing life situations in order to maximize the ability to participate in daily occupations. The use of assistive technology as one therapeutic adaptation will specifically be addressed in this course. The student will gain practical experience in evaluating, prescribing, and training others in the use of technologically advanced equipment that enables performance in occupations and aids in efficiency and safety of performance. Notes Registration restriction: Enrollment in Occupational Therapy major added Summer 2013. Removed prerequisites Summer 2013. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 733 - PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF DISABILITY 3 cr Description This course focuses on the role of occupation and lifestyle in the promotion of health and the prevention of disease and disability in society. Models of health promotion, wellness, and health education for the individual, family, and society will be discussed. Students will apply the process of community program development to address issues of social and occupational injustice and chronic disease. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 734 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON OCCUPATION 3 cr Description In this course the occupational therapy student will analyze how physical, social, cultural, institutional, and other environments enable or hinder occupational performance. The student will learn how to use the environmental context to address the occupational performance of individuals and communities. Notes Registration restriction: Enrollment in Occupational Therapy major added Summer 2013. Removed prerequisites Summer 2013. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 737 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 5 cr Description This course provides the occupational therapy student with a fundamental understanding of pathophysiology and the models of practice used in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention for adults with physical disabilities. Observation skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and documentation are promoted through case studies, laboratory exercises, written and practical examinations, and clinical experiences. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: ANAT 711 Human Gross Anatomy, ANAT 731 Human Neuroanatomy, PHGY 730 Human Physiology, OCTH 723 Occupation and Purposeful Activity, and OCTH 735 Neuromusculosketal Function. Notes Effective Fall 2009 (12-31-09), this course will no longer be offered. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 741 - PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND FIELD EXPERIENCE 1-3 cr Description The student completes participatory and observation experiences in a variety of practice settings with populations across the lifespan. These experiences afford the student opportunities to apply OT theory in evaluation and intervention planning. During face-to-face and web-based class sessions, students are encouraged to discuss and reflect on professional identity and professional practice issues. This course also addresses policies and procedures for Level I and II Fieldwork and introduces the Capstone Experience. Notes Registration restriction: Occupational Therapy majors only. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 742 - PREPARATORY METHODS: PHYSICAL AGENT MODALITIES & ORTHOTIC DEVICES 4 cr Description This course provides the occupational therapy student with a fundamental basis of theory and skills necessary for selecting and utilizing physical agent modalities and splinting within the context of occupational therapy practice. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are provided through various case studies, self quizzes, splint analyses, laboratory exercises, and self-evaluation. Licensure requirements, competency, indications, contraindictions, and safety issues are addressed. This course is premised on an understanding of upper-extremity conditions and how they affect occupations. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major-UROTMAJ Credit hour change from 3 hours to 4 hours effective summer 2014. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 746 - OT ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION: ADULT PHYSICAL REHABILITATION 4 cr Description In this course the occupational therapy student will learn appropriate assessment and intervention strategies for adult clients of OT services who have motor, cognitive, and/or sensory limitations that hinder performance of meaningful occupations. Selected assessments and interventions will be studied in light of occupational therapy conceptual models of practice and frames of reference. The student will practice and demonstrate competency in basic OT assessment and intervention strategies related to adult physical rehabilitation. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major. Title change from OT Assessment and Intervention, credit hours from 5 to 4, add registration restrictions, description, and removed prerequisites fall 2013, effective summer 2014, entered in catalog fall 2013. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 747 - OT ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION: PSYCHOSOCIAL PRACTICE 4 cr Description In this course the occupational therapy student will learn appropriate assessment and intervention strategies for adult clients of OT services who have psychiatric, social or emotional challenges that hinder performance of meaningful occupations. Selected assessments and interventions will be studied in light of occupational therapy conceptual models of practice and frames of reference. The student will practice and demonstrate competency in basic OT assessment and intervention strategies related to psychiatric and psychosocial disorders. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major. New fall 2014, entered in catalog fall 2013. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 748 - INTERRUPTIONS TO ADULT OCCUPATIONS 2-3 cr Description This is a case-based tutorial course in which occupational therapy students will work in small groups to apply the OT assessment and intervention process to case studies of adult clients of occupational therapy services. The students will identify learning needs, research those issues, and develop and appropriate evaluation and intervention plan for each of the clients studied. Notes Registration Restriction effective Summer 2013-Enrolled in Occupational Therapy Major. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 749 - INTERRUPTIONS TO ADULT OCCUPATIONS II 2 cr Description This is the second in a series of cased-based tutorial courses in which occupational therapy students will work in small groups to apply the OT assessment and intervention process to case studies of adult clients of occupational therapy services. The students will identify learning needs, research those issues, and develop an appropriate evaluation and intervention plan for each of the clients studied. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major Check Course Availability
	OCTH 750 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE 2-4 cr Description This course will explore leadership and management theories and practices in various service delivery systems. Students will apply ethical business strategies to promote, develop, and expand services related to occupational therapy practice in traditional and emerging areas. Skills in market analysis, personnel and financial resource management, marketing, strategic planning, and program evaluation will be developed through case studies and the analysis and creation of business plans. Students will examine the profession’s capacity for leadership and explore opportunities for leadership development in their professional lives. Notes Registration Restriction-Must be an Occupational Therapy Major. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 751 - PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND FIELD EXPERIENCES II 1-2 cr Description The student completes participatory and observation experiences in a variety of practice settings with populations across the lifespan. These experiences afford the student opportunities to apply OT theory in evaluation and intervention planning. During class and web-based sessions, students are encouraged to discuss and reflect on professional identity and professional practice issues. This course also addresses policies and procedures for Level I and II Fieldwork. Notes Registration restriction: Occupational Therapy majors only. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 754 - SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXTS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE 2 cr Description The OT student will evaluate the health care, education, community, political, and social systems that affect the provision of OT services. Students will analyze current policy issues and begin to develop the skills necessary to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, and identify opportunities to address societal needs. Notes Registration Restriction: Must be an Occupational Therapy major. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 756 - OT ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION: CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE 4 cr Description In this course the occupational therapy student will learn appropriate assessment and intervention strategies of pediatric clients of OT services. Selected assessments and interventions will be studied in light of occupational therapy conceptual models of practice and frames of reference. The student will practice and demonstrate competency in basic OT assessment and intervention strategies related to the young child and adolescent population. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major-UROTMAJ Summer 2014 change credit hours from 5 to 4, remove prerequisite, add registration restriction. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 757 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN 5 cr Description This course provides the occupational therapy student with a fundamental understanding of the models of practice and frames of reference used in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in pediatrics. Observation skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and documentation are promoted through case studies, laboratory exercises, written and practical examinations, and clinical experiences. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: ANAT 711 Human Gross Anatomy, ANAT 731 Human Neuroanatomy, PHGY 730 Human Physiology, and OCTH 730 Development of the Infant & Young Child. Notes Effective Fall 2009 (12-31-09), this course will no longer be offered. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 758 - INTERRUPTIONS TO CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT OCCUPATIONS 3 cr Description This is a case-based tutorial course in which occupational therapy students will work in small groups to apply the OT assessment and intervention process to case studies of pediatric clients of occupational therapy services. The students will identify learning needs, research those issues, and develop and appropriate evaluation and intervention plan for each of the clients studied. Notes Registration Restriction effective Summer 2013-Enrolled in Occupational Therapy Major. Removed prerequisites Summer 2013. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 759 - TRAUMA INFORMED CARE: PEDIATRICS 3 cr Description In this course, students will recognize the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple home placements, and violence. This course will foster a greater understanding of trauma informed care and child traumatic stress. Students will explore the biopsychosocial foundation of development, explore research-based interventions, and learn to empower families to promote healing and help children return to their natural developmental trajectory. Additionally, topics pertaining to secondary trauma and generational trauma will be explored. Prerequisites and Corequisites Registration Restriction: Instructor permission required. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 760 - LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE 3 cr Description In this course, students will develop an understanding of the principles of leadership theory and practice, and will apply those principles through case examples and/or personal experience. Students will examine the capacity for leadership within their respective discipline and explore opportunities for leadership development in their professional lives. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 761 - PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND FIELD EXPERIENCES III 1 cr Description This course is part of a series of Level I Fieldwork experiences in which the student completes participatory and observation Level I experiences in a variety of practice settings with populations across the lifespan. These experiences afford the student with opportunities to further develop OT theory, evaluation, and intervention planning skills. During class and web-based class sessions, students are encouraged to discuss and reflect on professional identity and professional practice issues. This course also addresses policies and procedures for Level I and II Fieldwork. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: OCTH 741 and OCTH 751 Check Course Availability
	OCTH 764 - LEVEL II FIELDWORK 6 cr Description Level II Fieldwork is an arranged internship under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist. This experience is designed to advance skill development in occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning, enhance problem solving abilities and reflective practice, transmit the values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession, and promote entry-level skill acquisition. Level II Fieldwork experiences may take place in medical settings, community-based programs, schools, or the other practice environments. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Fieldwork Educators will arrange and schedule this experience. Notes Registration restrictions: Occupational Therapy majors only. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 770 - THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL EDUCATOR 2-3 cr Description In this course, the student examines theoretical principles of teaching and learning and develops skills in formulating instructional design plans for adult learners. Students will explore a variety of teaching methods with a particular emphasis on the educational roles health care professionals may assume in academic and clinical settings. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 774 - LEVEL II FIELDWORK 6 cr Description Level II Fieldwork is an arranged internship under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist. This experience is designed to advance the skill development in occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning, enhance problem solving abilities and reflective practice, transmit the values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession, and promote entry-level acquisition. Level II Fieldwork experiences may take place in medical settings, community-based programs, schools, or other practice environments. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Fieldwork Educators will arrange and schedule this experience. Notes Registration restrictions: Must be an Occupational Therapy major. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 780 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS 3 cr Description This is a required course in qualitative and quantitative research design, methodology, and data analysis. The student is expected to become proficient in designing basic research and to demonstrate ability to conduct a viable research study, read, understand, and interpret published research, evaluate the quality of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and apply research findings to clinical practice. Students will complete thematic and statistical analysis of original narrative and quantitative data. They will be introduced to the procedures for setting up research databases, completing data analysis using qualitative data analysis and the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software, and interpreting the data analysis outcomes. Topics will include, but are not limited to: experimental and naturalistic type research designs, instruments, and procedures; parts of a research proposal and report; thematic data analysis; grounded theory and phenomenological procedures; descriptive statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and chi-square analysis. Notes Cross-listed with PHTH 780 Check Course Availability
	OCTH 781 - EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 1 cr Description This course introduces students to principles of evidence based practice in occupational therapy. Students will work in small groups with a faculty mentor to evaluate and synthesize findings in current literature which address a clinical question and report those finds in oral and/or written form. Students will become proficient in database search techniques, the interpretation of published research, and in determining the quality of published research, and in determining the quality of published research to guide clinical practice decisions. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HSC 780 Research Design or equivalent. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 782 - ADVANCED RESEARCH DESIGN & DATA ANALYSIS 2 cr Description This is a required course in qualitative and quantitative research design, methodology, and data analysis related to occupational therapy practice. The student is expected to demonstrate a proficiency in research to understand, apply, and interpret qualitative and quantitative research methods and analyses. The course will include a review of basic research methodologies, introduction to software for data analysis, and application and interpretation of advanced level statistics. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrollment in Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program or PhD in Health Sciences Check Course Availability
	OCTH 783 - APPLYING EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1 cr Description Students will demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice as the application of evidence from three sources 1) research, 2) clinical knowledge, experience, and judgment, and 3) patient preference. Students will demonstrate proficiency in searching, interpreting, and appraising research evidence and integrate that knowledge with other sources of evidence to guide clinical practice decisions. Notes Registration Restriction: Enrolled in online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program or PhD in Health Sciences Check Course Availability
	OCTH 784 - SCHOLARLY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT 1 cr Description The purpose of this course is to facilitate student engagement in scholarship that contributes to knowledge development in the profession and/or to clinical practice improvement. Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, the student will develop a scholarly proposal and identify potential funding for a study that evaluates professional practice, service delivery, and/or professional issues. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: OCTH 780 Research Design. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 786 - SCHOLARLY PROJECT 1 cr Description The student will implement an approved scholarly study and gather outcome data evaluating professional practice, service delivery, and/or professional issues. The student will complete a written report of the study and present it orally to a panel of expert reviewers. The final paper describing the findings will be submitted either for publication or for presentation. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 788 - MASTER’S PROJECT IN HEALTH SCIENCES 1 cr Description Students apply general concepts of evidence-based practice and skills in research design and methodology gained in earlier courses (OCTH 780, OCTH 781, OCTH 783, and OCTH 784) to revise their literature review, collect and analyze research/program data, and disseminate the results. Through participation in student-faculty groups and journal clubs, students become members of a community of scholars, contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession, and develop skills for life-long learning. Consistent with a constructivist perspective, students work collaboratively with other members of their project team, including the faculty advisor, to prepare a manuscript suitable for publication or other form of dissemination. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: OCTH 784 Check Course Availability
	OCTH 790 - SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL ISSUES 2 cr Description This course prepares the student to critically analyze professional principles and intervention approaches to make reasoned decisions regarding the ethical and efficacious treatment of clients. Emphasis is placed upon using occupation to promote health and wellness in culturally diverse and nontraditional community-based settings. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: OCTH 711 Dynamics of Interaction, OCTH 723 Occupation and Purposeful Activity, OCTH 737 OT for Adults w/ Physical Disabilities, OCTH 747 OT for Individuals with Psychosocial Dysfunction, HSC 780 Basic Research Design & Statistics, HSC 781 Evidence Based Practice, and HSC 783 Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C) 1 to 3 cr Description Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Notes This course provides students with the opportunity for advanced study in an area of interest or specialized clinical practice. The faculty member and student(s) negotiate the details of the study plan. (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	OCTH 792 - TOPICS (C) 1-3 cr Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Prerequisites and Corequisites Recommended: PSYC 451 Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	OCTH 796 - LEVEL II FIELDWORK A-C* 1 to 3 cr Description This experience gives the therapist-in-training a supervised, clinical experience in evaluation, planning and implementation of occupational therapy services within a medical setting, community-based program, or other practice environment. Supervision will be provided by an occupational therapist with a minimum of one year of experience. At the end of this experience, the student is expected to perform as an entry-level therapist in this setting. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Completion of all other program requirements, a minimum GPA of 3.0, permission of the Program Director, and the ability to support oneself in a remote location. The Academic Clinical Education Coordinator will arrange and schedule this experience. Check Course Availability
	OCTH 800 - CAPSTONE PROPOSAL 1 cr Description The doctoral student will develop a proposal for the capstone practicum that provides in-depth experience in advanced clinical practice, scholarship, administration, leadership, advocacy, program and policy development, education, or theory development. The student will develop specific learning objectives for the experience in collaboration with faculty. Once faculty and the site have approved the proposal, the student will collaborate with faculty and site mentors to carry out the experience in the final semester of the program. Notes Registration restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major Check Course Availability
	OCTH 801 - CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE 4-12 cr Description This experiential course allows the doctoral student to enhance skills in advanced clinical practice, scholarship, administration, leadership, advocacy, program and policy development, education, or theory development. The field experience may occur in a traditional or non-traditional site, and the student will be expected to perform beyond that of an entry-level occupational therapist. Notes Registration restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major Check Course Availability
	OCTH 802 - CAPSTONE PROJECT 1-2 cr Description In this course, the student completes a culminating project that relates theory to practice and demonstrates synthesis of advanced knowledge in a practice area. Notes Registration restriction: Enrolled in Occupational Therapy major Check Course Availability
PAST (Physician Assistant Studies)
	PAST 714 - CLINICAL MEDICINE I 9 cr Description An intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine, including: epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory medicine, radiographic imaging, therapeutic management, preventative medicine, prognosis, and an overview of physiologic and pathologic processes. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, the development of a differential diagnoses, and patient-centered management. This course integrates effective communication strategies, development of history taking skills, physical exam skill development, and problem-focused reasoning. Notes Effective Spring 2014: Title changes from Medicine I to Clinical Medicine 1, credits go from 7 hours to 9 hours, and the description changes from: An intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine including the perspectives of epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapeutic management, pertinent preventative medicine, laboratory medicine perspectives, and prognosis. In addition, an overview of physiological and pathologic processes that influence the human organism at the cellular, organ and systemic levels. Emphases will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, and the development of differential diagnoses and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation. to: An intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine, including: epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory medicine, radiographic imaging, therapeutic management, preventative medicine, prognosis, and an overview of physiologic and pathologic processes. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, the development of a differential diagnoses, and patient-centered management. This course integrates effective communication strategies, development of history taking skills, physical exam skill development, and problem-focused reasoning. Check Course Availability
	PAST 716 - CLINICAL MEDICINE II 7 cr Description A continuation of intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine, including: epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory medicine, radiographic imaging, therapeutic management, preventative medicine, prognosis, and an overview of physiologic and pathologic processes. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, the development of a differential diagnoses, and patient-centered management. This course integrates effective communication strategies, development of history taking skills, physical exam skills, and problem-focused reasoning. Prerequisites and Corequisites Effective Spring 2014 this course title changes from Medicine II to Clinical Medicine II, credit hours change from 6 to 7 hours, and the description changes from: Continuation of an intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine including the perspectives of epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapeutic management, pertinent preventative medicine, laboratory medicine perspectives, radiographics and prognosis. In addition, an overview of physiological and pathologic processes that influence the human organism at the cellular, organ and systemic levels. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices and the development of a differential diagnoses and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation. To: A continuation of intensive study of human diseases and disorders in the broad scope of clinical medicine, including: epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory medicine, radiographic imaging, therapeutic management, preventative medicine, prognosis, and an overview of physiologic and pathologic processes. Emphasis will be on disease processes common to primary care practices, the development of a differential diagnoses, and patient-centered management. This course integrates effective communication strategies, development of history taking skills, physical exam skills, and problem-focused reasoning. Check Course Availability
	PAST 718 - RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES 3 cr Description This course prepares the Physician Assistant student to make informed decisions on interventions based on up-to-date scientific evidence and apply the information to medical practice. The course is designed to provide the Physician Assistant student with the understanding of statistical concepts of measurement which will enable the student to analytically critique the medical literature. Students will use clinical evidence based on learning techniques to familiarize themselves with how to access and use the best evidence, as well as apply that information learned to other aspects of medicine in order to gain an understanding of evidence based medicine in supporting clinical decision making/clinical judgment. Check Course Availability
	PAST 720 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I 2 cr Description This course is designed to introduce the student to Professional Practice issues for Physician Assistants. The course will address cross-cultural, psychosocial and socioeconomic issues affecting health care. A basic understanding of health policy, principles, regulations and related aspects of medical practice will be addressed. This course also continues the development of technical skills in performing and documenting medical history and physical examinations as well as clinical procedures based on current professional practice. The students may have clinical experiences in local clinics to help provide the students with hands-on application of their knowledge and skills. Students will further develop patient education and clinical decision-making skills. The students may participate in service learning opportunities. Notes Effective Summer 2013 (July) the course title changed from Professional Issues to Professional Practice I, credits change from 3 to 2 credits, and the description from: This course is designed to examine the role of the Physician Assistant and the place and relationships of the PA profession in society. It also examines the history of the profession, legal issues adn aspects of P.A. practice including licensing, malpractice, supervision, delegation, credentialing, and prescribing. It addresses the ethical and practice standards which society expects of a medical professional. Furthermore, it examines health policy, risk management, quality assurance, and health care delivery systems including reimbursement, documentation, coding, and billing. The course will address cross-cultural issues, socioeconomic issues affecting health care, complementary alternative medicine and stress management. Finally, students explore the physician-PA team relationship, PA professional organizations, current trends, PA programs accreditation, and PA certification/recertification. To: This course is designed to introduce the student to Professional Practice issues for Physician Assistants. The course will address cross-cultural, psychosocial and socioeconomic issues affecting health care. A basic understanding of health policy, principles, regulations and related aspects of medical practice will be addressed. This course also continues the development of technical skills in performing and documenting medical history and physical examinations as well as clinical procedures based on current professional practice. The students may have clinical experiences in local clinics to help provide the students with hands-on application of their knowledge and skills. Students will further develop patient education and clinical decision-making skills. The students may participate in service learning opportunities. Check Course Availability
	PAST 722 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 2 cr Description This course is a continuation of the Professional Practice 1 course. The course will address cross-cultural, psychosocial and socioeconomic issues affecting health care. A basic understanding of health policy, principles, regulations and related aspects of medical practice will be addressed. This course also continues the development of technical skills in performing and documenting medical history and physical examinations as well as clinical procedures based on current professional practice. The students may have clinical experiences in local clinics to help provide the students with hands-on application of their knowledge and skills. Students will further develop patient education and clinical decision-making skills. The students may participate in service learning opportunities. Check Course Availability
	PAST 724 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 2 cr Description This course is a continuation of the Professional Practice 2 course. The course will address cross-cultural, psychosocial and socioeconomic issues affecting health care. A basic understanding of health policy, principles, regulations and related aspects of medical practice will be addressed. This course also continues the development of technical skills in performing and documenting medical history and physical examinations as well as clinical procedures based on current professional practice. The students may have clinical experiences in local clinics to help provide the students with hands-on application of their knowledge and skills. Students will further develop patient education and clinical decision-making skills. The students may participate in service learning opportunities. Check Course Availability
	PAST 751 - GENERAL SURGERY CLINICAL ROTATION 6 cr Description The general-surgery rotation is designed to prepare the Physician Assistant student to function as an assistant to the general surgeon, to care for the surgical disease in the primary care setting, and to learn to make appropriate referrals. Check Course Availability
	PAST 752 - OB/GYN CLINICAL ROTATION 6 cr Description The obstetrics/gynecology rotation is designed to provide an opportunity for the Physician Assistant student to develop proficiency in the unique medical history, physical examination, and treatment of the obstetrics/gynecology patient. Check Course Availability
	PAST 753 - PEDIATRIC CLINICAL ROTATION 6 cr Description This pediatric rotation is designed to provide an intense exposure to primary care pediatric problems with the objectives of developing skills in well-child preventive care, the care of common pediatric illnesses, and the care of the newborn and children in hospital setting. Check Course Availability
	PAST 754 - EMERGENCY MEDICINE CLINICAL ROTATION 6 cr Description The emergency medicine rotation is designed to provide the Physician Assistant student with exposure to and development of skills in managing patients in the emergency room setting. Learned skills will include those necessary for appropriate triage, stabilization, and initial assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses as well as the management of less life- threatening problems that present to the emergency room. Physician Assistant students will develop skills in working with the pre-hospital emergency medical team and secondary referral systems. Check Course Availability
	PAST 757 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL ROTATION 6 cr Description This clinical rotation is designed to provide experience in caring for ambulatory and/or hospitalized patients with psychiatric disorders. The student will be able to do basic psychiatric evaluations of patients, to monitor medication efficacy and side effects, to refer to psychiatrists and psychiatric facilities, as needed, and to support the clinical treatment plan for the patient after psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Check Course Availability
	PAST 758 - RURAL/UNDERSERVED FAMILY MEDICINE 6 cr Description This clinical rotation is designed to provide students with a clinical experience in a setting that provides healthcare to a rural and/or medically underserved patient population during which students refine their skills in performing the history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans for patients. The Physician Assistant student participates in and develops proficiency in the broad spectrum of primary care by developing skills in acute and long-term management. Check Course Availability
	PAST 760 - FAMILY MEDICINE I 6 cr Description This clinical rotation at the beginning of the clinical phase provides students with a clinical experience in one setting during which students refine their skills in performing the history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans for patients. The Physician Assistant student participates in and develops proficiency in the broad spectrum of primary care by developing skills in acute and long-term management. Check Course Availability
	PAST 763 - INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINICAL ROTATION 6 cr Description The internal medicine rotation allows physician assistant students to become part of an internal medicine practice caring for adult and geriatric patients. Students will perform patient history and physical examinations, obtain diagnostic testing and present their data to their precepting physician(s) with a proposed differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Check Course Availability
	PAST 764 - CLINICAL ROTATION ELECTIVE I 6 cr Description This clinical rotation is designed to provide an elective opportunity in any of the following disciplines: gastroenterology, plastic surgery, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, radiology, ENT, urology, gerontology, pulmonology, ophtalmology, oncology, or more experience in a required rotation. The student will be able to recognize conditions treatable by these specialties, so that they can refer patients appropriately and/or work in a supportive role for such specialist. Check Course Availability
	PAST 765 - CLINICAL ROTATION ELECTIVE II 6 cr Description This clinical rotation is designed to provide an elective opportunity in any of the following disciplines: gastroenterology, plastic surgery, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, radiology, ENT, urology, gerontology, pulmonology, ophtalmology, oncology, or more experience in a required rotation. The student will be able to recognize conditions treatable by these specialties, so that they can refer patients appropriately and/or work in a supportive role for such specialist. Check Course Availability
	PAST 788 - MASTER’S PROJECT IN HEALTH SCIENCES (C) 1 cr Description Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Notes This one credit course is designed to allow PA students to complete a Master’s degree project while under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students will identify a health care topic/issue, conduct appropriate library research, develop a research paper, and make an oral presentation on their topic at the conclusion of their Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies curriculum. Students will be responsible for developing appropriate audiovisual, handouts, etc. for the oral presentation. (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	PAST 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C) 1 cr Description Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Check Course Availability
	PAST 792 - TOPICS (C) 1-7 cr Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
PE (Physical Education)
	PE 788 - MASTER’S PROJECT IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL ED., AND RECREATION (C) 2 cr Description An alternative to the thesis. The graduate project provides students in the non-thesis track with an opportunity to demonstrate writing and scholarship appropriate to graduate study at the Master’s level. Notes (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
	PE 790 - SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1-3 cr Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students. May be repeated with change of topic. Check Course Availability
	PE 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (C) 1 to 3 cr Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. May be repeated. Requires permission of the instructor. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	PE 794 - INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (C) 1 to 8 cr Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	PE 796 - FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 to 8 cr Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course. Notes Permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PE 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING (C) 0 cr Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
PHAR (Pharmacology)
	NSCI 600 - NEUROSCIENCE JOURNAL CLUB 1-2 cr Description Students participate in intensive reading of the primary literature and engage in journal-club style discussions and presentations. Emphasis is on the current scientific literature. Check Course Availability
	NSCI 710 - NEUROPHARMACOLOGY 3 cr Description Neuropharmacology is an in-depth course on pharmacological agents that modify the function of the brain and central nervous system. Emphasis will be given to the effects of these agents on health, disease, perception, and behavior. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Check Course Availability
	PHAR 720 - MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY 1 to 5 cr Description Systematic presentation of pharmacologic agents based on drug group classification; their nature, mode of action and toxicity. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHGY 720, PHGY 730, or PHGY 731 or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PHAR 721 - MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY II 1-3 cr Description A second semester of PHAR 720 - Medical Pharmacology. This course continues the systematic presentation of pharmacologic agents based on drug group classification; their nature, mode of action and toxicity. Check Course Availability
PHGY (Physiology)
	PHGY 730 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 6 cr Description A comprehensive study of the physiology of the human as it relates to majors in occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistants program. Check Course Availability
	PHGY 731 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 2 to 6 cr Description Basic training in physiological concepts and techniques. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PHGY 735 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1-4 cr Description This course will cover human physiology needed for the practice of Occupational Therapy. Content emphasis will be on cell physiology, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine areas of physiology and their application to Occupational Therapy. Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program. Notes Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy program. Check Course Availability
	PHGY 792 - TOPICS (C) 1-4 cr Description Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Notes (C) Denotes a common course Check Course Availability
PHIL (Philosophy)
	PHIL 511 - ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY 3 cr Description Study of the beginnings of western philosophy and the problems investigated by Greek philosophers, with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle. Notes (Also CLHU 511) Check Course Availability
	PHIL 514 - MODERN PHILOSOPHY 3 cr Description Readings and discussion of works selected from the following philosophers: Bacon, Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. Check Course Availability
	PHIL 516 - CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY 3 cr Description Major contemporary writings in such fields as existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, logical positivism, analytic philosophy, and recent metaphysical inquiries. Check Course Availability
	PHIL 520 - ETHICS AND VALUE THEORY 3 cr Description Critical analysis of traditional and recent theories of moral goodness, duty, happiness, and freedom; and the nature, types, and criteria of value. Check Course Availability
	PHIL 533 - PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE 3 cr Description Critical examination of selected concepts, presuppositions, principles, and methods of physical thought. Check Course Availability
	PHIL 542 - MORALITY CRITIQUES: NIETZSCHE, MARX, AND FREUD 3 cr Description This course examines three figures who were critical of the assumptions and outcomes of modern moral philosophy. Their critiques bring into focus the strengths and weaknesses of modern liberal values such as equality, individual rights, and democracy as well as moral concepts such as guilt and responsibility. Check Course Availability
	PHIL 554 - ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS (C) 3 cr Description Presents humanity’s relationship to the environment, its responsibility to nature, and its obligations to future generations, attending to both theory and applications, including the debate over causes of environmental crisis, the value of endangered species, the wilderness, and natural objects; the seriousness of the growing global population and obligations to feed the poor, the feasibility of sustaining an ecological responsible society. Notes (Also BIOL 554). (C) Denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	PHIL 570 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (C) 3 cr Description Presents critical inquiry concerning issues such as the concept of faith and its relation to reason and belief, the nature of religious experience, concepts of the sacred and the divine, and problems of cross-cultural understanding. Notes (C) denotes Common Course Check Course Availability
	PHIL 577 - PHILOSOPHY AND TRAGEDY 3 cr Description This class is an exploration of a long running debate about the merits and limitations of human rationality and the power of the arts by comparing philosophical works about tragedy (e.g., Aristotle, Hegel, Nietzsche) with works of tragedy (e.g., Antigone, Bacchae, King Lear). Notes Cross listed and Dual listed PHIL 477/577, CLHU 477/577, and ENGL 477/577. Check Course Availability
	PHIL 587 - AESTHETICS 3 cr Description Investigation of the major aesthetic theories and critical analysis of problems concerning the nature of aesthetic judgment in art. Notes (Also ARTH 513, ENGL 587, CLHU 533, and THEA 569) Check Course Availability
	PHIL 592 - TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY (C) 1 to 3 cr Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. May be repeated with change of topic. Notes Topics may include philosophy of the social or behavioral sciences, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophical analysis, or existentialism and phenomenology. (C) denotes common course Check Course Availability
PHPH (Physiology and Pharmacology)
	PHPH 520 - THE BIOLOGY OF WOMEN ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 3 cr Description The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, fetal development, puberty, sexuality, pregnancy and parturition, lactation, contraception, menopause and aging, sexually transmitted diseases and diseases of women. Check Course Availability
	PHPH 771 - ENDOCRINOLOGY 4 cr Description General review of endocrine function and current techniques in endocrinology followed by in depth study of selected hormonal regulation of metabolic processes. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor required. Check Course Availability
	PHPH 792 - TOPICS (C) 1-4 cr Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Notes (C) Denotes a common course. Check Course Availability
	PHPH 796 - PRACTICUM IN TEACHING PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 1 cr Description Opportunity is provided for senior students to participate in a formalized way in the teaching of pharmacology and physiology under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Notes Previously PHPH 882 Check Course Availability
PHTH (Physical Therapy)
	PHTH 701 - INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT/ CLIENT MANAGEMENT 2 cr Description This physical therapy course introduces principles of patient care that promote professional, safe, therapeutic and effective standards of care. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 702 - PHYSICAL AGENTS AND ELECTROTHERAPY 3 cr Description This physical therapy course introduces content including pain, inflammation and tissue repair, and the use of biophysical agents and soft tissue mobilization in rehabilitation. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 704 - PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINATION 2 cr Description This course introduces basic tests and measurements commonly utilized in the physical therapy examination process. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Notes Physical Therapy Examination is presented during the second semester of the first professional year. The students will use the knowledge acquired in Human Anatomy. The content of the course is in the area of Tests and Measures including 1) goniometry of the extremity joints and spine, 2) manual muscle testing 3) cranial nerve testing, and 4) sensory testing. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 706 - CLIENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2 cr Description This physical therapy course introduces learning theories and teaching learning styles as they apply to patient care, professional education, health promotion, and life-long learning. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 707 - HEALTH PROMOTION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2 cr Description This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in principles of health promotion and disease prevention, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/pulmonary, neurologic, and integumentary conditions. Health disparities will be emphasized. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 708 - TEACHING AND MENTORSHIP FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL 2 cr Description This course prepares health professionals for their roles as patient, client, family member, and community educators through an introduction to the principles of education and learning theories. The course also provides a primer for students interested in teaching within academic settings. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PHTH 707 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 710 - MOVEMENT SCIENCE 6 cr Description This foundational physical therapy course introduces students to biomechanics, kinesiology and movement, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and cellular histology of muscle and connective tissue. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Notes Movement Science is a required course for first year physical therapy students. The students will use knowledge acquired in previous courses such as Physics, Physiology and Human Anatomy. Principles of biomechanics, movement, kinesiology and functional anatomy are stressed. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 711 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL 2 cr Description This course is designed to teach health professionals leadership and business management principles. Students will learn about physical therapy as a healthcare business, general business principles, finance, business planning, productivity, reimbursement, marketing, human resources, elements of leadership, dealing with change, and corporate compliance. The course challenges students to reflect upon and apply leadership theories, principles, and behaviors and to explore their roles as advocates and change agents. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 712 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS 3 cr Description This physical therapy course aids students in understanding their role as professionals in the context of the health care environment. Emphasis is placed on professional core values, ethics, and interpersonal communication skills in the health care environment. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Notes The study of the role of the physical therapist as a health care practitioner interacting within the context of the health care environment is emphasized. Relationships between physical therapists and patients, clients, families, caregivers, health care providers, and colleagues in the practice setting are discussed. The role of effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ethical decision making in the patient care process is addressed. Written communication and medical documentation as well as patient advocacy and patient education responsibilities of the physical therapist are discussed. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 713 - PROFESSIONALISM, SERVICE, AND ETHICS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 3 cr Description This course facilitates student reflection upon the roles of the health professionals in practice, their contributions as citizen health specialists, and their legal and ethical responsibilities as health practitioners. Students will examine their roles as communicators and participants in interprofessional service provision and will explore the ethical dimensions of their professional roles. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 714 - INTEGUMENTARY PHYSICAL THERAPY I 1 cr Description This course is the first in a series of two courses that present the principles of patient-client management in integumentary physical therapy and promotes professional, safe, therapeutic, and effective standards of care. The teaching and learning opportunities enable the student to become knowledgeable about the diseases, injuries, or conditions of the integumentary system that require physical therapy examination and evaluation and to safely perform evidence-based interventions. Prerequisites and Corequisites Co-requisites: PHTH 720 Prerequisites: ANAT 711, ANTH 731, PHGY 730, and PHTH 718 with a grade of C or better. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 718 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS 2-4 cr Description This course examines medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms present as muscular and/or skeletal problems. Students will learn screening, systems review, and examination skills designed to assist in the differentiation of pathological etiologies underlying disease and injury. Additional emphasis will be placed on identifying “red flags” that indicate physical therapist treatment may be contraindicated or referral to another health care professional is warranted. The course provides an in-depth overview of related pathophysiology and the mechanisms of common musculoskeletal diseases and disorders. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: PHGY 730 Human Physiology and registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 720 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY, AND OTHER SYSTEMS CONDITIONS 2-3 cr Description This course examines medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms present as cardiopulmonary or other non-musculoskeletal and non-neurologic systems problems. Students will learn screening, systems review, and examination skills designed to assist in the differentiation of pathological etiologies underlying disease and injury. Additional emphasis will be placed on identifying “red flags” that indicate physical therapist treatment may be contraindicated or referral to another health care professional is warranted. The course provides an in-depth overview of related pathophysiology and the mechanisms of common cardiopulmonary, integumentary, or other system diseases and disorders. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Notes This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms can present as neurological, muscular, &/or skeletal problems. Students will learn appropriate examination skills designed to assist the student in screening procedures to aid in patient assessment. Disease epidemiology, patient/client interview, systems review process, and nutritional aspects of disease will be discussed. Certain diseases associated with specific organ systems; as well as, diseases common to geriatric and adolescent populations will be covered. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 722 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS 2 cr Description This course examines medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms present as neuromuscular systems problems. Students will describe common clinical manifestations that occur with common neuromuscular conditions. Students will also describe factors that influence the prognosis for patients and clients with neuromuscular conditions. Additional emphasis will be placed on identifying signs and symptoms of common neuromuscular conditions that should prompt referral for further consultation or diagnostic testing. The course provides an in-depth overview of related pathophysiology and the mechanisms of common neuromuscular diseases and disorders. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 724 - CLINICAL EDUCATION I 6 cr Description This course is a clinical practicum learning experience that takes place in a community-based physical therapy setting. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability

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OCTH 731 - PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

OCTH 732 - THERAPEUTIC ADAPTATIONS TO RESTORE OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE

OCTH 733 - PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF DISABILITY

OCTH 734 - ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON OCCUPATION

OCTH 737 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

OCTH 741 - PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

OCTH 742 - PREPARATORY METHODS: PHYSICAL AGENT MODALITIES & ORTHOTIC DEVICES

OCTH 746 - OT ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION: ADULT PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

OCTH 747 - OT ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION: PSYCHOSOCIAL PRACTICE

OCTH 748 - INTERRUPTIONS TO ADULT OCCUPATIONS

OCTH 749 - INTERRUPTIONS TO ADULT OCCUPATIONS II

OCTH 750 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

OCTH 751 - PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND FIELD EXPERIENCES II

OCTH 754 - SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXTS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE

OCTH 756 - OT ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION: CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE

OCTH 757 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN

OCTH 758 - INTERRUPTIONS TO CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT OCCUPATIONS

OCTH 759 - TRAUMA INFORMED CARE: PEDIATRICS

OCTH 760 - LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE

OCTH 761 - PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND FIELD EXPERIENCES III

OCTH 764 - LEVEL II FIELDWORK

OCTH 770 - THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL EDUCATOR

OCTH 774 - LEVEL II FIELDWORK

OCTH 780 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS

OCTH 781 - EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

OCTH 782 - ADVANCED RESEARCH DESIGN & DATA ANALYSIS

OCTH 783 - APPLYING EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

OCTH 784 - SCHOLARLY PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

OCTH 786 - SCHOLARLY PROJECT

OCTH 788 - MASTER’S PROJECT IN HEALTH SCIENCES

OCTH 790 - SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

OCTH 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C)

OCTH 792 - TOPICS (C)

OCTH 796 - LEVEL II FIELDWORK A-C*

OCTH 800 - CAPSTONE PROPOSAL

OCTH 801 - CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

OCTH 802 - CAPSTONE PROJECT

PAST 714 - CLINICAL MEDICINE I

PAST 716 - CLINICAL MEDICINE II

PAST 718 - RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES

PAST 720 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I

PAST 722 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

PAST 724 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3

PAST 751 - GENERAL SURGERY CLINICAL ROTATION

PAST 752 - OB/GYN CLINICAL ROTATION

PAST 753 - PEDIATRIC CLINICAL ROTATION

PAST 754 - EMERGENCY MEDICINE CLINICAL ROTATION

PAST 757 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL ROTATION

PAST 758 - RURAL/UNDERSERVED FAMILY MEDICINE

PAST 760 - FAMILY MEDICINE I

PAST 763 - INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINICAL ROTATION

PAST 764 - CLINICAL ROTATION ELECTIVE I

PAST 765 - CLINICAL ROTATION ELECTIVE II

PAST 788 - MASTER’S PROJECT IN HEALTH SCIENCES (C)

PAST 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (C)

PAST 792 - TOPICS (C)

PE 788 - MASTER’S PROJECT IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL ED., AND RECREATION (C)

PE 790 - SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (C)

PE 794 - INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (C)

PE 796 - FIELD EXPERIENCE

PE 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING (C)

NSCI 600 - NEUROSCIENCE JOURNAL CLUB

NSCI 710 - NEUROPHARMACOLOGY

PHAR 720 - MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY

PHAR 721 - MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY II

PHGY 730 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

PHGY 731 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHGY 735 - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

PHGY 792 - TOPICS (C)

PHIL 511 - ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 514 - MODERN PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 516 - CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 520 - ETHICS AND VALUE THEORY

PHIL 533 - PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

PHIL 542 - MORALITY CRITIQUES: NIETZSCHE, MARX, AND FREUD

PHIL 554 - ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS (C)

PHIL 570 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (C)

PHIL 577 - PHILOSOPHY AND TRAGEDY