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2021-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIST 5410 - Seminar in European History I (3)
A study of Europe in the nineteenth century with emphasis on the cultural developments of Western Europe.
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HIST 5420 - Seminar in European History II (3)
A study of Europe in the nineteenth century with emphasis on the cultural developments of Western Europe.
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HIST 5710 - Seminar in African History I (3)
The intensive study of selected social, economic, political, and international relationships of the nations of Africa. First course covers the origin of mankind to the beginnings of European colonization. The second course continues through the present, focusing on the emergence of independent states in the postcolonial period.
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HIST 5720 - Seminar in African History II (3)
The intensive study of selected social, economic, political, and international relationships of the nations of Africa. First course covers the origin of mankind to the beginnings of European colonization. The second course continues through the present, focusing on the emergence of independent states in the postcolonial period.
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HIST 5750 - Vital Topics (3)
Selected subjects on a specific period-local, regional, national, or international in scope. In recent semesters HIST 5750 covered the history of Germany from 1918 to 1945.
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HIST 6510 - Seminar in Latin-american History I (3)
An examination of the colonization, nation-building, and development of Latin America. The first course explores the region to 1900. The secondexamines Latin America since 1900.
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HIST 6520 - Seminar in Latin-american History II (3)
An examination of the colonization, nation-building, and development of Latin America. The first course explores the region to 1900. The secondexamines Latin America since 1900.
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HIST 6710 - Modern Africa: Political and Social History (3)
An investigation of Africa’s political and economic development since 1939.
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HIST 6870 - Afro-American Issues, 1775 to 1876 (3)
An examination of the role and contributions of African-Americans to the total American scene. Constitutional, economic, and socio-cultural issues are examined through the revisionist approach and the use of new ideas included in recent publications.
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HIST 6880 - African-American Issues, 1877 To Present (3)
Key issues of African-Americans in relation to the majority. Topics include revisionist historical examination of the black soldiers of the Civil War and Reconstruction, black state and national political leaders, the African-American business and industrial workers, black institutions, African-Americans in World Wars I and II, the period of agitation 1920-1954, the socio-economic and political impact of the Brown vs. Topeka case, black revolutionaries of the 1960’s, and the aspirations of the present.
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Management |
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MGMT 5000 - Foundation in Management and Marketing (3) (not for graduate credit)
This course covers concepts found in principles of management, operations management, and marketing. Topics will be selected in those areas that enable students to do advanced work in these fields of study.
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MGMT 6020 - Organizational Behavior, Ethics and Leadership (3)
This course focuses on behavior, ethics, and leadership. The course is highly experiential, and is built around a variety of self-assessment instruments, experiential learning exercises, and small group activities. Special emphasis is placed on ethics and leadership topics, with other key organizational behavior topics covered, such as justice, group and team dynamics, communication, job satisfaction, commitment, motivation, stress, and personality. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3010 or equivalent.
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MGMT 6060 - Operations Management (3)
An analysis of operations management concepts, tools, and practices as applied to manufacturing and service organizations. Emphasizes the use of operations strategy to gain competitive advantage. Covers areas such as process analysis and capacity planning, product design and process selection, facility location and layout design, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, and e-operations. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010 or BISI 5000 .
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MGMT 6110 - Business Strategy and The Economic Environment (3)
Examines corporate and business strategy formulation and implementation through the use of case studies. Integrates knowledge of all the business functional areas for establishing and attaining organizational objectives for efficiency, effectiveness, and competitiveness. Students are challenged to think about the role of ethics and the global nature of the current business environment in decision making. Enrollment priority is given to MBA students in the last semester of their program. Prerequisite(s): All other core MBA courses.
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MGMT 6220 - Procurement Management (3)
This course presents the knowledge and insights into strategies, processes and operations of procurement. Contemporary issues include purchasing and outsourcing, supplier management, negotiation, information systems, inventory, performance measurement, and globalization. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 6060 , MKTG 6050 , or consent of the instructor.
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MGMT 6260 - Supply Chain Management (3)
Planning and design of systems for goods and service flows in supply chain. Integrated supply chain strategies synthesizing supply management, production, logistics, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Use of e-business in the integration, control, and execution of business processes in the supply chain. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 6060 , ECON 6010 .
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MGMT 6990 - Independent Study (1-3)
This course is designed to develop research skills necessary to deal with complex managerial problems, as well as problems associated with other business disciplines, e.g., Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, and Real Estate and Urban Development. The student, faculty advisor, and whenever possible, an executive from an organization where the student is employed or has a particular interest, cooperatively develop a study to seek a solution to an identifiable problem or opportunity. Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of MBA course work and prior approval of the instructor.
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Marketing |
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MKTG 6050 - Marketing Management (3)
An analytical, managerially oriented course emphasizing decision-making in the functional area of marketing. Management of the basic marketing functions. Case problems and marketing decision simulation. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 5000 & MGMT 5000 or ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020, FINA 3300, MGMT 3010, MKTG 3010.
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MKTG 6100 - Logistics (3)
The course provides a broad overview of logistics, with an emphasis on basic principles, concepts, and analytical tools involved in designing and planning. Contemporary issues include lean logistics, distribution channel’s function, structure, and processes, collaboration and competition among channel members, global logistics, materials management, warehousing, transportation, and information systems. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 6050 or instructor’s consent.
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Nursing: Core Required |
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NURS 5000 - Nursing Theory (3)
This 3 credit course provides students with opportunities to examine the historical evolution of nursing science and to critically analyze nursing’s metaparadigm and selected philosophies, theories, and conceptual models. Students examine the components intrinsic to theory development. Through oral and written presentations, students demonstrate their ability to compare and contrast relationships between personal philosophy, theory, research, nursing education, and advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Three didactic hours each week.
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NURS 5020 - Research in Nursing Practice (3)
This 3 credit course provides students with knowledge and skills in scientific inquiry in a practice discipline. Opportunities to develop the ability to validate and extend research findings are provided. An in-depth analysis of selected research methods, designs, and data analysis are discussed with an emphasis on their relationship to planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing and health care. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 . Three didactic hours each week.
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NURS 5040 - Role Development (3)
This 3-credit course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the legal, historical, political, social, and ethical aspects of advanced nursing practice. Selected conflict management, decision making, technological, marketing, and entrepreneur theories and principles applicable to advanced clinical nursing practice are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Three didactic hours each week.
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NURS 5070 - Health Policy for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)
This course focuses on analysis of healthcare systems in the United States including public policy making and processes, health care disparities, infrastructure, quality of care and future anticipated challenges. Students will explore public and private health care systems and processes to improve health care. Global health care issues are integrated enhancing understanding of health care issues in the United States. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Three didactic hours each week.
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NURS 5100 - Advanced Health Assessment (3)
This course emphasizes concepts foundational to assessing health problems. Course content includes principles of advanced assessment, and diagnosis and management of common health problems based on evidence-based practice across the lifespan. Clinical analysis and synthesis of physical assessment data and diagnostic reasoning are promoted for patient management. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 and 5040 Co-requisite(s): NURS 5101 Three didactic and 2 lab hours per week.
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NURS 5111 - Advanced Health Assessment Clinical (1)
This course is the clinical component to NURS 5100 and emphasizes foundational skills needed to assess health problems. Course content includes principles of advanced assessment, and diagnosis and management of common health problems based on evidence-based practice across the lifespan. Clinical analysis and synthesis of physical assessment data and diagnostic reasoning skills are promoted for patient management. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 and 5040 Co-requisite(s): NURS 5100
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NURS 5210 - Pathophysiology (3)
This three credit course explores normal and abnormal physiological processes that serve as a foundation for advanced practice nurses. The course undertakes analysis of complex interrelationships and interdependence of organ systems in health and disease. Selected physiologic and pathophysiologic processes are considered at biochemical, cellular, organ, and systems levels. The emphasis is on interrelationships among physiologic processes throughout the body. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Three didactic hours each week.
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NURS 5280 - Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
This course provides a foundation in the drug therapies used in the treatment of selected medical conditions commonly encountered by advanced nurse practitioners. Emphasis is on the decision-making process used to prescribe and monitor drug therapy appropriate to the client situation. This decision-making process includes necessary variables such as: age, contraindications, warnings, drug interactions, and current research findings in order to make an intelligent drug selection for clients with a specific diagnosis. The principles of safe use of the prescribed drugs and dissemination of information to the patient are included. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 and NURS 5040 . Three didactic hours per week.
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Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner |
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NURS 5120 - Advanced Family Health Nursing I (4)
This course explores the application of theory and research to the prevention and treatment of common family health and nursing problems. The course includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, assessment and management of common health problems in children, adolescents, and adults. The practicum provides the opportunity to gain skill and confidence in identifying and resolving client problems using a variety of treatment modalities and resources. Case management and community referral skills are developed. The philosophical and ethical basis of nursing practice, which promotes excellence in care, is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 . Four (4) didactic hours per week and 300 clinical hours over the semester.
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NURS 5124 - Advanced Family Health Nursing I Practicum (3)
This course explores the application of theory and research on the prevention and treatment of common family health and nursing problems. The course includes the principles of health promotion disease prevention assessment and management of common health problems. The practicum provides the opportunity to gain skill and confidence in identifying and resolving client problems using a variety of treatment modalities and resources. Case management and community referral skills are developed. The philosophical and ethical basis of nursing practice, which promotes excellence in care is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN/FNP program and completion of NURS 5000, NURS 5040, NURS 5100, NURS 5210, and NURS 5280 with a grade of B or better. Co-requisite(s): NURS 5120
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NURS 5140 - Advanced Family Health Nursing II (5)
This course further implements the role of the advanced practice nurse in providing and managing care for families with common health problems. The course includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, assessment and management of common health problems in adults. The practicum provides the opportunity to gain skill and confidence in identifying and resolving client problems using a variety of treatment modalities and resources. Case management and community referral skills are developed. The philosophical and ethical basis of nursing practice, which promotes excellence in care, is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 , NURS 5280 , and NURS 5120 . Five didactic hours per week and 300 clinical hours over the semester.
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NURS 5144 - Advanced Family Health Nursing II Practicum (3)
This course explores the application of theory and research on the prevention and treatment of common family health and nursing problems. The course includes the principles of health promotion disease prevention assessment and management of common health problems. The practicum provides the opportunity to gain skill and confidence in identifying and resolving client problems using a variety of treatment modalities and resources. Case management and community referral skills are developed. The philosophical and ethical basis of nursing practice, which promotes excellence in care is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN/FNP program and completion of NURS 5000, NURS 5040, NURS 5100, NURS 5210, and NURS 5280 with a grade of B or better. NURS 5120 and NURS 5124 with a grade of B or better. Co-requisite(s): NURS 5140
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NURS 5160 - Primary Care in Pediatric Clients (3)
This course focuses on advanced practice nursing and health care management of children and adolescents. The course applies the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and assessment and management of common health problems in children and adolescents. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and developmental transitions within the family context. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN/FNP program and completion of NURS 5000 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5111 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 with a grade of B or better. Co-requisite(s): NURS 5164
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NURS 5164 - Primary Care in Pediatric Clients Clinical (2)
This clinical course focuses on the delivery of advanced practice nursing and healthcare management of children and adolescents in primary care. The course includes developmental, physiological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and developmental transitions within the family context. Various clinical settings with diverse populations may be employed for clinical practice (200 clinical hours over the semester). Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN/FNP program and completion of NURS 5000 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5111 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 with a grade of B or better. Co-requisite(s): NURS 5160
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NURS 5171 - Primary Care in Women Clients (2)
This course focuses on advanced practice nursing and the healthcare management of women. The course applies the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and assessment and management of common health problems in women. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and life transitions. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN/FNP program and completion of NURS 5000 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5111 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 with a grade of B or better. Co-requisite(s): NURS 5174
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NURS 5174 - Primary Care Women Clients Clinical (1)
This clinical course focuses on advanced practice nursing and the healthcare management of women. The course applies the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and assessment and management of common health problems in women. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and life transitions (100 clinical hours over the semester). Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN/FNP program and completion of NURS 5000 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5111 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 with a grade of B or better. Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NURS 5171
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Nursing: Holistic Nursing |
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NURS 5080 - Holistic Nursing Perspective (3)
This 3 credit course provides students with the foundation for delivering holistic nursing care to families. The principles of holistic care which include psychosocial concepts and their application in diverse social and cultural settings are presented. Current research and its application to advanced nursing practice is explored. Self-care for the care provider is also covered. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 and NURS 5040 . Three didactic seminar hours per week.
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NURS 5170 - Holistic Nursing Interventions (3)
This three credit course provides students an introduction to complementary healing health practices used in advanced practice holistic nursing. Scientific and research basis for complementary and alternative/integrative therapies are explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5080 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5280 , and NURS 5210 . Three didactic class hours per week and 100 clinical hours served during the semester.
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NURS 5180 - Advanced Holistic Nursing Practicum I (4)
This four credit course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate self-integration of holistic nursing concepts into practice and to explore potential opportunities for application of holistic nursing into health care settings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5080 , NURS 5100 , and NURS 5280 . Four didactic class hours per week and 200 clinical hours served during the semester.
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NURS 5190 - Advanced Holistic Nursing Practicum II (4)
This four credit course provides students further opportunity to demonstrate integration of holistic nursing concepts in practice design and theory-based practice and to demonstrate leadership in addressing issues important to holistic nursing. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5080 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5280 , NURS 5170 , and NURS 5180 . Four didactic class hours per week and 200 clinical hours served during the semester.
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Nursing: Nursing Education |
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NURS 5230 - Organizational Operations: The Faculty Role (3)
uded. The learner’s experience will be broadened in viewing faculty life, including the recurring duties required of the novice educator. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Three didactic hours per week.
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NURS 5250 - The Education Process (4)
This four credit course explores the detailed process of teaching and learning. Elements significant in developing teaching materials and identification of learning needs and methods of motivating students to excel are taught. Further information is given related to testing and measurement. The course assists the new faculty member to prepare test items that are related to instructional content and objectives and to measure the student’s knowledge retention. Evaluation of the completed test for quality of construction will be stressed. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. Four didactic hours per week.
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NURS 5270 - Curriculum Development and Implementation (5)
This five credit course is designed to provide the graduate student with opportunities for application of previous content. Instructional design principles are applied to clinical, laboratory, and classroom teaching. Curriculum development provides the learner with experience in placement of courses, leveling course objectives, and linking the philosophy and mission statements of the parent institution with courses for the entire program. A practicum experience is designed to give a reality context for applying the concepts of the teaching role. Students synthesize a conceptual foundation for developing effective learning activities using a case study approach to provide realistic problem solving opportunities. Traditional and innovative learning environments are analyzed in relationship to the advanced role of the nurse. Issues and research findings pertinent to teaching are addressed. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5230 and NURS 5250 . Five didactic hours per week and 126 student teaching practicum hours over the semester.
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NURS 5290 - Psychiatric Nursing I (4)
The purpose of this four credit course is to prepare the graduate student to assess, diagnose, and manage the mental health care needs of culturally diverse populations across the lifespan. The focus is on individuals and families. Emphasis is placed on wellness and the pathophysiology and epidemiology underlying acute and chronic psychiatric/mental health problems. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5230 and NURS 5250 . Four hours of independent study per week.
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NURS 5300 - Psychiatric Nursing II (4)
This four credit course continues the content begun in the first psychiatric nursing course. The purpose of this course is to provide the graduate nursing student an in depth study of psychiatric/mental health nursing care management of adults and their families within the framework of advanced practice nursing. The focus is on selected acute and chronic complex psychiatric/mental health care problems of a culturally diverse population. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5230 , NURS 5250 , and NURS 5290 . Four hours of independent study per week.
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NURS 5320 - Adult Health Nursing I (4)
This four credit course focuses on promoting and maintaining the wellness of adults through theory and research-based interventions and management. Families are considered when assessing adults and their health status. Management of commonly encountered health deviations in the chronically ill adult population, protocols for treatment decisions, referrals and application of advanced nursing practice skills are covered in the course. Management of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care needs of adults is emphasized. Synthesis and evaluation of various educational theoretical concepts, research findings, and clinical protocols are taught. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5230 , and NURS 5250 . Four hours of independent study per week.
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NURS 5340 - Adult Health Nursing II (4)
This four credit course involves the practice base theory for advanced nursing with acutely ill clients. Acute care nursing requires a thorough understanding of the relatedness of the body systems, including the reciprocal relationship between the physiologic, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of the person, as well as an understanding of the dynamic nature of the life process. With advances in biomedical technology, diagnostic procedures, and clinical therapeutics, patients are treated in complex clinical settings. The course prepares competent nurses by requiring a broad knowledge base, decision-making skills, and a commitment to nursing’s ethical and professional values. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5320 , NURS 5230 , and NURS 5250 . Four hours of independent study per week.
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NURS 5360 - Women’s Health Nursing (4)
This four credit course addresses health promotion for women and the diagnosis and management of common gynecologic, and pre-natal problems. Content includes the application of selected theories and principles from the physical and behavioral sciences central to primary care of women. Women’s health issues, such as reproduction, contraception, sexuality and fertility will be included. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5230 and NURS 5250 . Four hours of independent study per week.
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NURS 5380 - Pediatric Health Nursing (4)
This four credit course addresses diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic health problems of children. The focus is on health promotion and health maintenance of children, newborns through adolescence, within the context of families, schools and communities. Students will utilize research and theories from nursing and related disciplines in order to plan and evaluate care for the child. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5230 , NURS 5250 , and NURS 5360 . Four hours of independent study per week.
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Nursing: Other |
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NURS 5200 - Thesis Writing (6)
These courses are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and research an area of special interest under the direct supervision of an approved graduate faculty advisor. Students are required to complete six (6) independent study hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5070 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 and NURS 5280 .
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NURS 5220 I and II - Project Writing (6)
These courses provide the student with the opportunity to develop a state of the science paper related to the area of concentration, under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5070 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 and NURS 5280 . Students are required to complete 3 independent study hours per week per semester 1 and 2 (total 6).
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NURS 5200. NURS 5200. - Thesis Writing (6)
These courses are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and research an area of special interest under the direct supervision of an approved graduate faculty advisor. Students are required to complete six (6) independent study hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5270 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 and NURS 5280 .
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NURS 5240 - Selected Topics (3)
These three hour courses provide the student with the opportunity to pursue focused studies in areas not covered in the regular course offerings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 . Three hours of independent study per week.
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NURS 5260 - Selected Topics (3)
These three hour courses provide the student with the opportunity to pursue focused studies in areas not covered in the regular course offerings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5000 , NURS 5020 , NURS 5040 , NURS 5100 , NURS 5210 , and NURS 5280 . Three hours of independent study per week.
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Occupational Therapy |
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OCCT 5000 - Fieldwork Seminar (1)
This course will provide students with an overall understanding of the fieldwork process including the purpose of fieldwork, fieldwork policy as defined by the Department of Occupational Therapy, fieldwork selection process, professional behaviors and other expectations of students prior to and during fieldwork, conflict resolution and other student concerns pertinent to fieldwork. Prerequisite(s): Admission in the MOT program
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OCCT 5010 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy (1)
This course introduces students to the profession of occupational therapy. Topics to be covered include: historical development of the profession, educational and credentialing process, functions of national, state, and local professional associations and human service organizations, professional role delineations within occupational therapy, teaming, promotion of the profession to the public, importance of theory development and documentation to the profession, and an introduction to the variety of service models. Prerequisite(s): Admission in the MOT program.
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OCCT 5050 - Occupational Analysis (3)
This hands-on course offers students an opportunity to use critical and creative thinking with difficult occupational related problems. Students will apply occupational therapy practice models in order to analyze and modify the demands of various occupations, activity, and purposeful activities and acquire basic skills in the therapeutic use of self. Prerequisite(s): Admission in the MOT program.
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OCCT 5110 - Anatomy (4)
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive review of human anatomy. The course will emphasize major muscles, skin, bones and joints, internal organs, blood vessels, and major nerves. Prerequisite(s): Admission into MOT program, Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II.
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OCCT 5120 - Neurobiology (3)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to study the systems and function of the human nervous system, including concepts related to occupational performance. This will include the sensory system, motor control systems, cognitive system, and the affective system. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5000 , OCCT 5010 , OCCT 5050 , OCCT 5110 , OCCT 5160 , and OCCT 5170 .
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OCCT 5160 - Psychosocial Dysfunction (3)
This course will provide students with an overall understanding of mental health issues and psychiatric diagnoses experienced by children, adults, and older adults along with an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical perspectives used in the Profession of Occupational Therapy to address them in a variety of treatment venues. The course content will be divided into three parts based upon a mental health continuum. The three parts of the continuum are as follow: chronic serious mental illness, wounded well (environmental stressors and related mental health issues), and mental health issues related to physical illness and disability. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MOT program. Co-requisite: OCCT 5170 .
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OCCT 5170 - Psychosocial Dysfunction Applied (2)
This course will encompass the study of psychosocial factors affecting one’s overall health throughout the lifespan and an individual’s ability to function within the community and society. This course will provide students with an overall understanding of the assessment and treatment process of individuals whose quality of life has been impacted by mental health issues and/or psychiatric diagnoses. Students will participate in comprehensive learning experiences that provide in-depth knowledge regarding evidence-based assessment and intervention processes pertinent to the profession of Occupational Therapy and related disciplines. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MOT program. Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5160 .
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OCCT 5180 - Biomechanics (3)
This course is designed to build on prior knowledge of human anatomy and will focus on human motion, forces that effect motion, and the principles underlying assessment of joint motion, muscle strength, muscle tone, motor control, and coordination. Students will learn and apply the principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to human motion needed for all functional daily activities within the context of occupational performance. Prerequisite(s): One semester of college physics with a lab, OCCT 5000 , OCCT 5010 , OCCT 5050 , OCCT 5110 , OCCT 5160 , and OCCT 5170 .
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OCCT 5250 - Pediatric Lecture (3)
This course will provide instruction in pediatric occupational therapy concepts including developmental theory models, typical and atypical development, culture, occupational roles and dynamics between the child and family and the community as related to the Person-Environment-Occupation Model. A variety of service delivery settings will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5000 , OCCT 5010 , OCCT 5050 , OCCT 5110 , OCCT 5160 and OCCT 5170 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5251 , OCCT 5254 .
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OCCT 5251 - Pediatric Lab (2)
This course provides the opportunity to develop professional reasoning and a variety of practical skills including application of the Person-Environment-Occupation Model to the therapeutic use of self, specific assessment and intervention techniques and application of assistive technology for the pediatric population. Students explore methods of data collection and documentation related to occupational behavior with the Person-Environment Occupation Model. Students are also exposed to methods of inquiry that promote the development of evidence based, client and family centered intervention strategies for the pediatric and adolescent populations. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5000 , OCCT 5010 , OCCT 5050 , OCCT 5110 , OCCT 5160 and OCCT 5170 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5250 & OCCT 5254 .
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OCCT 5254 - Pediatric Practicum (1)
This course presents students with an opportunity to explore pediatric service delivery settings. Students are guided through analyzing the relationships between person, environment, and occupation through various models of occupational therapy. Students practice effective oral and nonverbal communication skills, and the process of naturalistic inquiry. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5000 , OCCT 5010 , OCCT 5050 , OCCT 5110 , OCCT 5160 , and OCCT 5170 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5250 and OCCT 5251 .
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OCCT 5400 - General Diagnoses (3)
There are many medical diagnoses that Occupational Therapists must understand in order for the patient or client to be provided with the most efficient and effective therapy interventions. This class will explore common medical, orthopedic and neurological diagnoses that an OT practitioner may encounter daily. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical management, alternative treatment (CAM) and the general problems that occupational therapists address will be identified and discussed. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5180 , OCCT 5120 , OCCT 5250 , OCCT 5251 , and OCCT 5254 .
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OCCT 5421 - Clinical Practice (2)
This course focuses on synthesizing and integrating the knowledge of the musculoskeletal systems and biomechanical concepts discussed in previous classes through problem-based learning. Students will review anatomy, biomechanical concepts, pertinent medical diagnoses, palpation skills, evaluations and interventions for clients with varying medical, orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. Emphasis will be placed on facilitating the student to have confidence and competence with addressing more complex clinical cases. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5660 , OCCT 6560 , OCCT 6561 , OCCT 6554 , and OCCT 5450 .
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OCCT 5450 - School-Based Occupational Therapy (3)
This course is designed to prepare students to work in the school setting with children and adolescents with disabilities. Students learn about occupational therapy in the school environment and how to design educationally appropriate occupational therapy services. Students are exposed to the role of the COTA, the roles of other team members, IEP dynamics related to teaming, and student advocacy. IDEA and Section 504 funding issues are also covered. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5250 OCCT 5251 OCCT 5254
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OCCT 5550 - Physical Dysfunction I (3)
This course is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction on occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning for orthopedic and other medical conditions that occur in adulthood and late adulthood. Occupational therapy intervention models and frames of reference used with these populations will also be explored. As students gain an appreciation for client-centered and occupation-based practice, they will learn how to facilitate health, prevent injury, and promote recovery and adaptation to disease and disability. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5180 , OCCT 5250 , OCCT 5251 , OCCT 5254 , Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5561 and OCCT 5554
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OCCT 5554 - Physical Dysfunction I Practicum (1)
This course is to be taken concurrently with Physical Dysfunction I and Physical Dysfunction I Lab. In this course, students will participate in a community-based or medical fieldwork experience where they will have opportunities to observe and interact with clients who are in adulthood or late adulthood and have orthopedic and medical diagnoses. Students will develop documentation skills needed for appropriate communication of clinical observations and will apply the information learned in the classroom to the clients observed in the clinical environment. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5180 , OCCT 5250 , OCCT 5251 and OCCT 5254 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5550 and OCCT 5561
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OCCT 5561 - Physical Dysfunction I Lab (2)
This lab course is to be taken concurrently with Physical Dysfunction I. This course provides instruction for and practice of skills required for occupational therapy interventions for orthopedic and other medical conditions that commonly occur in adulthood and late adulthood. Students will learn professional reasoning skills, how to administer and interpret client evaluations, and how to develop evidence-based, client-centered intervention strategies that achieve functional outcomes. Exposure to methods of inquiry that precedes patient evaluation is included. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5180 , OCCT 5250 , OCCT 5251 , OCCT 5254 , Co-requisite(s): OCCT 5550 and OCCT 5554
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OCCT 5660 - Research I (3)
This course is the first of two applied research courses in the MOT curriculum. Students will learn to apply research concepts introduced in the Evidence-Based Practice course and will focus on the concepts related to the introduction, literature review and methodology sections of a research project. Students will explore a clinical problem, learn to develop a research question and formulate a hypothesis. Scientific writing skills and APA format will be fostered, research ethics will be discussed, Human Subjects Training will be completed, and the students will be guided through a typical IRB process. Hands on experience with research design, statistics, and data collection will provide the students with an opportunity to synthesize the didactic material. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5760
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OCCT 5760 - Administration & Leadership in Occupational Therapy (3)
This course will provide students with an overview of the healthcare industry and acquaint OT students with the business and leadership component of occupational therapy. Students will be introduced to issues that pertain to administering a department or facility. In addition, students will learn leadership concepts and theories from both the formal and informal perspectives. Students will also learn about the leadership opportunities in occupational therapy at the national, state, and local levels. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5120 OCCT 5180 OCCT 5250 OCCT 5251 OCCT 5254
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OCCT 5860 - Research II (3)
This course is the second of two applied research courses in the MOT curriculum. Building on the content of Research I, this course will focus on topics related to how data is processed and presented. Focus of didactic material will be on concepts related to the results and discussion sections of a research project. Students will be given the opportunity to run statistical analyses on data sets and create tables, graphs and figures to represent the results. Hands on experiences will also be provided for creating a professional research poster, giving an oral presentation on research related material, and applying the results of a research project to a greater body of knowledge. APA formatting and scientific writing skills will be fostered during this class. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5660 , OCCT 5760 , OCCT 5900 , OCCT 6560 , OCCT 6561 , OCCT 6554 , and OCCT 5450
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OCCT 5900 - Analysis of Research (2)
This course provides students with an overview of evidence-based practice including research theory, research design, qualitative and qualitative methodology, international influences and critical analysis of contemporary journal articles. Students will also explore the relationships between theory, research, practice, and professional development. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5180 , OCCT 5120 , OCCT 5250 , OCCT 5251 , and OCCT 5254 .
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OCCT 6554 - Physical Dysfunction II Practicum (1)
This course is to be taken concurrently with Physical Dysfunction II and Physical Dysfunction II Lab. In this course, students will participate in a community-based or medical fieldwork experience where they will have opportunities to observe and interact with clients who are in adulthood or late adulthood and have neurological and other complex medical conditions. Students will develop documentation skills needed for appropriate communication of clinical observations and will apply the information learned in the classroom to the clients observed in various practice settings. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5400 , OCCT 5550 , OCCT 5561 , and OCCT 5554 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 6560 and OCCT 6561 .
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OCCT 6560 - Physical Dysfunction II (3)
This course is designed to provide students with an in depth instruction on occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning for neurological and other complex medical conditions that occur in adulthood and late adulthood. Occupational therapy intervention models and frames of reference used with these populations will be explored. Students will advance their understanding of the concepts presented in Physical Dysfunction I by applying them to more complex diagnoses and clinical situations. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5400 , OCCT 5550 , OCCT 5561 , and OCCT 5554 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 6561 and OCCT 6554 .
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OCCT 6561 - Physical Dysfunction II Lab (2)
This lab course is to be taken concurrently with Physical Dysfunction II. This course provides instruction for and practice of skills required for occupational therapy interventions for neurological and other complex medical conditions that commonly occur in adulthood and late adulthood. Students will learn professional reasoning skills, how to administer and interpret client evaluations, and how to develop evidence-based, client-centered intervention strategies that achieve functional outcomes while incorporating the interactive elements of the person, environment, and occupation. Exposure to methods of inquiry that precedes patient evaluation is included. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5400 , OCCT 5550 , OCCT 5561 , and OCCT 5554 . Co-requisite(s): OCCT 6560 and OCCT 6554 .
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OCCT 6810 - Modalities in Occupational Therapy (3)
This course provides students an opportunity to learn the theory and to practice the application of thermal and electrical modalities used by occupational therapy practitioners. This course meets the requirements established by Tennessee’s Health Related Board for certification in the use of modalities in occupational therapy practice. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5660 , OCCT 6560 , OCCT 6561 , OCCT 6554 , and OCCT 5450 .
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OCCT 6904 - Internship I/First Level II Fieldwork Experience (6)
This first internship course requires the minimum of 12 weeks, the equivalent of 470 hours, of participation in an assigned and approved practice setting under the supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner, or another health care professional according to accreditation standards. The setting must be approved by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. Students must successfully complete all required Occupational Therapy courses prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): Students must successfully complete the comprehensive exam.
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OCCT 6914 - Internship II/Second Level II Fieldwork Experience (6)
This second internship course requires the minimum of 12 weeks, the equivalent of 470 hours, of participation in an assigned and approved practice setting under the supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner, or another health care professional according to accreditation standards. The setting must be approved by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 6904 .
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PHTH 5330 - Psychosocial Behavioral Issues (2)
An introductory and basic course in a series of two psychosocial classes addresses a variety of psychological and social issues. The introduction of and continuing development of cultural awareness/sensitivity as a part of developing cultural competence will be threaded throughout the course. There will be a review of psychological disorders that impact the practice of physical therapy. Students will learn the art of problem solving and critical thinking. Students are required to participate in service learning activities to enhance their ability to become culturally sensitive as they prepare to work in a multicultural and ever changing world. Prerequisite(s): Student must be officially admitted into the Physical Therapy program and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5360 - Gross Anatomy (6)
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of gross structures of the human body with emphasis on musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures. Each topic of the course will be discussed from three aspects of conceptual overview, regional anatomy and surface anatomy. Content sequence of the course is anatomy of the back, thorax, upper limb, pelvis, lower limb, head and neck. Prerequisite(s): Student must be officially admitted into the Physical Therapy program and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5380 - Intro to Physical Therapy (1)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the profession of Physical Therapy including the Tennessee State Practice Act, characteristics of professions, history of the physical therapy profession, standards for professional conduct, the APTA’s Code of Ethics, and the Guide for Professional Conduct. Students will also be introduced to HIPAA, the Generic Abilities, and the concept of active learning and problem solving. Prerequisite(s): Student must be officially admitted into the Physical Therapy program and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5421 - Tests and Measurement (2)
This course will introduce the students to the concepts of palpation, limb length and girth measurement, manual muscle testing, and goniometry. The basic concepts of joint mobilization and observational posture and gait analysis will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Students must have passed all of the 1st semester courses and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5440 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (2)
The study of human growth and development throughout the life span focuses on normal development especially as it relates to functional movement. The course starts with a review of genetics and developmental theories. The life span, starting with prenatal development and ending with aging is addressed in relationship to the psychological-sociocultural domains. The relationship between motor development, motor learning, and motor control is addressed. The development of the body systems are reviewed so that the relationship can be established in relationship to function. The importance of wellness and prevention is discussed as students are left to recognize the importance of maintaining good health and preventing disease. Prerequisite(s): Students must have passed all of the 1st semester courses and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5450 - Patient Care Principles (2)
Students will be introduced to the basic skills involved in patient transfers, bed mobility, patient positioning, body mechanics, and taking and interpreting vital signs. The teaching of how to use assistive devices (tilt table, parallel bars, walkers, canes, crutches) will be covered. One-third of the course time will be laboratory/psychomotor experience. Students will show proficiency in the performance of these basic physical therapy skills. The course also covers documentation using the SOAP format and functional outcome reporting. The use of a medical chart, abbreviations, and medical terminology will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Students must have passed all of the 1st semester course and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5470 - Applied Physiology (3)
This course will provide the students with an in-depth understanding of the human physiological systems at the system, cellular, and molecular levels. A large emphasis is placed on the acute and chronic responses of the physiological systems to change the environment, stress, disease, and aging as well as on the biochemistry of various control systems. Prerequisite(s): Students must have passed all of the 1st semester courses and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5480 - Biomechanics and Movement Science (5)
This course starts with the basic concepts of biomechanics of the human body. Students will be exposed to lecture and hands on practical experience in the class. Focus of this course will then be on individual regions of the body including the spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac joints), the temporomandibular joint, and the extremity joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip knee, ankle and foot). Students will learn the components of gait as well as learn to analyze complex combined movements incorporating the whole body including trunk, upper extremities and lower extremities activities such as running, and throwing. Prerequisite(s): Students must have passed all of the first semester courses and/or have prior consent of the instructor.
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PHTH 5490 - Pathology (3)
The fundamental issues in health and disease, including some of the basic terminology and concepts used in pathology will be introduced. The focus will be on relating normal physiology of specific organ systems to signs and symptoms “clinical red flags” that indicate disease. The implications pathological conditions pose for the Physical Therapist and conditions frequently found during therapy sessions that need to be referred for further medical evaluation will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Students must have passed all of the 1st semester courses and/or have prior consent of the instructor
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PHTH 5540 - Clinical Medicine I (3)
This course introduces students to principles and methods of medical screening in physical therapy practice and to diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing and other medical diagnostic procedures. A basic format for orthopedic and neuromuscular medical screening and differential diagnosis in physical therapy is presented and the role of the physical therapist as it interfaces with the role of the physician is emphasized. Basic concepts of pharmacology are also covered including classes of drugs, indications, therapeutic effects, side effects and implications for physical therapy practice. Strategies to effectively and appropriately communicate with health care colleagues and patients regarding medical diagnostic information and medical status are introduced. Prerequisite(s): Must have completed 2nd semester of professional program and/or permission of instructor.
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PHTH 5545 - Clinical Pharmacology for Physical Therapist (2)
This course introduces students the basic principles of pharmacology that includes discussion on pharmacokinetics such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Also included is the mechanism on what the drug does to the body such as receptor interactions. Drug classification, mechanism of action, indications, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, and implications for physical therapy are emphasized.
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PHTH 5550 - Therapeutic Exercises (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to therapeutic techniques as a tool for restoring and improving the musculoskeletal status of a patient. It will provide a foundation of appropriate exercise principles, and techniques used for joints, muscles, and soft tissue conditions. There will be an emphasis on the identification of patient problems through skillful evaluation, and the establishment of a plan to meet these goals. The laboratory component is designed to go along with the didactic coursework. It will introduce students to the hands on experience of using therapeutic exercise as a tool for restoring and improving the musculoskeletal status of a patient. It will provide a foundation of appropriate exercise techniques used for joints, muscles, and soft tissue conditions. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the 2nd semester of the professional program and/or permission of the instructor.
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PHTH 5570 - Neuroscience/Neuropathology (3)
This course is designed to provide the students with a working knowledge of the development, structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system via lectures, lab, and group discussions. The structure of the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system (PNS), and autonomic nervous system (ANS) will be studied as each relates to clinical neurology. This course will involve an analysis of the function of different components of the nervous system and how such function is altered or modified by injury, pathology, and aging. The content of the course is reinforced in the neuroscience laboratory component. A section on neuropathology will also be presented. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd semester of professional program and/or permission of the instructor.
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PHTH 5580 - Physical Agents (3)
This course covers the use of physical modalities in the treatment of selected pathologies. The effects of physical principles and biophysical effects of physical therapy modalities will be covered. Indications, contraindications, and precautions for the use of physical therapy modalities will be stressed. Modalities covered include: ultrasound, phonophoresis, diathermy, moist heat, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen, hydrotherapy, massage, ultraviolet, light therapy, paraffin wax, mechanical compression, and pressure garments. In addition, wound care management in relation to tissue repair, wound debridement and dressings, sterile techniques, pressure garments, and universal precautions will be addressed. Laboratory sessions are included with the course and cover the practical guidelines and clinical parameters in the administration of the physical therapy physical agents. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd semester of professional program and/or permission of the instructor.
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PHTH 5585 - Biophysical Agents for Patient Management (4)
This course covers the use of biophysical and electrical modalities in the physical therapy management of patients with selected conditions. The course will cover the effects, theory, application, indications, contraindications, and precautions of biophysical physical therapy modalities. Laboratory sessions are included in the course to ensure competency in the administration of the physical therapy biophysical agents.
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PHTH 5590 - Research I (1)
This course is the first in a series of five that leads to a final research project that fulfills the required writing and presentation of that project to the faculty. This course provides a basic exploration of the fundamentals necessary for scientific inquiry. Topics include: literature review, formation of a research hypothesis, rules of measurement, research methodology, use of human subjects, reliability, validity, sampling methods, threats to internal validity, introduction to general statistical designs. The course also presents the students with the views that physical therapy is in need of scientific-evidence based research. First, the students will be introduced to research fundamentals including not only general research theory but also research in physical therapy, theory in physical therapy research and research ethics. Second, students will learn how to critically read and evaluate the literature. Third, this course will provide students with skills needed to conduct a literature search off- and online databases. Fourth, the students will learn how to develop an answerable research question and how to evaluate research problems. Finally, the students will learn about plagiarism, how to properly cite references, and understand the importance of protecting one’s intellectual property. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 2nd semester of professional program and/or permission of the instructor.
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PHTH 6335 - Diagnostic Imaging in PT Practice (2)
The purpose of this course is to provide the doctoral level physical therapy student with an intensive study of radiology. By the end of the course, the student will understand the basic interpretative techniques in the many different areas of radiology. This course will emphasize the systematic approach for radiographic interpretation as well as the interpretation of various radiology reports.
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PHTH 6340 - Electrotherapeutics (2)
This course includes the theory of electrophysiology of the neuromuscular system and testing, interpretation, and the application of electrotherapeutic procedures (including galvanic tetanus ratio test, reaction of generation test, strength-duration curve and chronaxie test, facial nerve excitability test, repetitive stimulation tests, nerve conduction velocity testing, electromyographic evaluation, and biofeedback). The use of electrotherapeutic modalities for the treatment of neuromuscular, orthopedic, and integumentary disorders will be discussed and practiced. Laboratory experience is a major component of this course. The course is divided into four areas. The first area highlights the basics concepts of electricity and how these concepts are applied therapeutically. The second area focuses on the physiological effects of electricity as it applies to motor response, pain modulation, and tissue repair. The third area addresses the specific modalities used in electrotherapy, including: galvanic stimulation [including low and high volt stimulation] and iontophoresis; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, microcurrent electrical nerve stimulation, Russian stimulation and interferential current; and biofeedback. The fourth area highlights basic electrophysiological testing, including: chronaxie, strength duration, reaction of degeneration, nerve conduction velocity, and basic EMG interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior, required coursework and/or permission of the instructor
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