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Course Descriptions

 

Nursing (NUR)
  

  • NUR 281 - PMHNP I: Substance Use Problems and Care of the Adult with Complex Mental Health Issues


    Semester Hours: 5
    This is the first of four clinical courses that provides the theoretical content and clinical practice guidelines for intervening in substance use disorders across the lifespan, and complex psychiatric conditions including medical co-morbidities. The neurobiology of substance use is reviewed along with considerations of the impact of various substances on neural architecture. The theoretical basis for psychotherapeutic interventions is examined along with pharmacological approaches. Evidence-based therapies are integrated with the clinical practice guidelines directing the management of substance use disorders.  The course innovatively implements intensive didactic content both “frontloaded” at the beginning of the semester as well as at scheduled intervals during the semester, using an interactive case-based model. Students will also have simulation and standardized patient learning experiences for opportunities to hone skills during their clinical practicum. Interprofessional experts in the field psychiatry will provide high level content for the student in intensive learning sessions. Students will participate in a precepted clinical rotation in a setting designed for mental health service delivery with clients across the life span. Clinical rotations will include opportunities for students to participate in emergency telehealth experiences for a diverse population of clients across the lifespan from the New York metropolitan area. This will afford the student the opportunity to sophisticate their psychiatric diagnostic and assessment skills and integrate practice guidelines and evidence-based approaches into their treatment planning and management. Learning in this course is a collaborative process in an interprofessional learning environment, providing quality, holistic, scientifically sound, and patient-centered care. Advanced practice role development is integrated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    NUR 201 , 202 , 203 , 242 , 273 , 274 .
  

  • NUR 282 - PMHNP II: Care of the Psychiatric Client Across the Lifespan


    Semester Hours: 5
    This is the second of four clinical courses that provides the theoretical content and clinical practice guidelines for intervening in dysfunctional coping patterns and psychiatric disorders of individuals across the lifespan. The theoretical bases for a range of psychotherapeutic interventions across the lifespan are examined; cognitive treatment and select evidence-based therapy techniques receive particular emphasis.  These evidence-based approaches are integrated with the clinical practice guidelines directing the management of highly prevalent psychiatric disorders. Neurobiological models of development provide a theoretical basis for understanding the development of psychopathology and the interpersonal approach to building relationships. The course innovatively implements intensive didactic content both “frontloaded” at the beginning of the semester as well as at scheduled intervals during the semester, using an interactive case-based model.  Interprofessional experts in the field psychiatry will provide high level content for the NP student in the intensive learning sessions.  Students will participate in a precepted clinical rotation in a setting designed for mental health service delivery. This will afford the student opportunities to develop their psychiatric diagnostic and assessment skills and integrate practice guidelines and evidence- based approaches into their treatment planning. Opportunities to participate in emergency telemedicine experiences for a diverse population of individuals across the lifespan in the New York metropolitan area will be available. Clinical and simulation and standardized patient learning experiences will provide opportunities for students to develop their psychiatric diagnostic and assessment skills, and integrate practice guidelines and evidence-based approaches into their treatment planning. Learning in this course is a collaborative process and in an interprofessional learning environment, providing quality, holistic, scientifically sound, and patient-centered care.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    NUR 201 , 202 , 203 , 242 , 273 , 274 , 281 .
  

  • NUR 283 - PMHNP III Care of the Adult Psychiatric Client: Group and Family Therapy and Care of the Older Adult


    Semester Hours: 5
    This is the third of four clinical courses and provides the theoretical content and clinical practice guidelines for intervening in psychiatric disorders of individuals across the lifespan with a special emphasis on group/family interventions and care of the older adult. The theoretical bases for a range of group and family psychotherapeutic interventions across the lifespan are examined; issues with care of older adults and their families receive particular emphasis.  Evidence based therapies are integrated with the clinical practice guidelines directing the management of psychiatric disorders, particularly with the older adult. The course innovatively implements intensive didactic content both “frontloaded” at the beginning of the semester as well as scheduled at intervals during the semester, using an interactive case based model. Learners will also have simulation and standardized learning experiences during the semester to better prepare learners for opportunities to perform and hone skills during their clinical practicum. Interprofessional experts in the field psychiatry will provide high level content for the NP student in the intensive learning sessions.  Students will participate in a precepted clinical rotation in a setting designed for mental health service delivery.  Clinical rotations will include opportunities for students to participate in emergency telehealth experiences for a diverse population of clients across the lifespan from the New York Metropolitan area. This will afford the student the opportunity to sophisticate their psychiatric diagnostic and assessment skills and integrate practice guidelines and evidence based approaches into their treatment planning and management with emphasis on psychopharmacology. Students will also have a clinical experience where they co-lead a therapeutic group. Learning in this course is a collaborative process and in a interprofessional learning environment providing quality, holistic, scientifically sound, and patient-centered care. Advanced practice role development is integrated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    NUR 201 , 202 , 203 , 242 , 273 , 274 , 281 , 282 .
  

  • NUR 284 - PMHNP IV: Care of the Child, Adolescent, and Family Across the Lifespan


    Semester Hours: 5
    This is the fourth and last clinical course in the Psych-Mental Health NP program.  It provides the theoretical content and clinical practice guidelines for intervening in psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents. Principles of assessment, interviewing, and diagnosis of children and adolescents and their family are discussed. The theoretical basis for a range of child and adolescent psychotherapeutic interventions are examined. Evidence-based therapies are integrated with the clinical practice guidelines directing the management of psychiatric disorders, with emphasis on children and adolescents.  The course innovatively implements intensive didactic content both “frontloaded” at the beginning of the semester as well as at scheduled intervals during the semester, using an interactive case-based model. Students will also have simulation and standardized learning experiences for opportunities to hone skills during their clinical practicum. Interprofessional experts in the field psychiatry will provide high level content for the student in the intensive learning sessions.  Students will participate in a precepted clinical rotation in a setting designed for mental health service delivery with children and adolescents. Clinical experiences will afford the student the opportunity to sophisticate their psychiatric diagnostic and assessment skills and integrate practice guidelines and evidence-based approaches into treatment planning and management.   Clinical rotations will include opportunities for students to participate in emergency telehealth experiences for a diverse population of clients from the New York metropolitan area. Students will also have a clinical experience where they co-lead a therapeutic group. Learning in this course is a collaborative process and in an interprofessional learning environment, providing quality, holistic, scientifically sound, and patient-centered care. Advanced practice role development is integrated throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    NUR 201 , 202 , 203 , 242 , 273 , 274 , 281 , 282 , 283 .

Occupational Therapy (OTH)
  

  • OTH 200 - Assessment in Occupational Therapy


    Semester Hours: 3

    Fall

    This first-semester course introduces students to the process of evaluation and the occupational therapy assessment tools used in the process. Teaching and learning activities will provide students with foundational knowledge required to analyze and critique the interview process. Evaluation of occupational performance and the factors that influence the assessment process (e.g., culture or disability) will be described. Students will identify their personal resources for self-reflection of values, interpersonal communication, and the professional behaviors indicative of the therapeutic use of self. Observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process are required.This course has a Level I fieldwork component. Observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process are required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Matriculation in the Occupational Therapy Program  and completion of HPR 130 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy: The Profession and Practice . May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • OTH 201 - Critical Inquiry: Clinical and Professional Reasoning


    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall
    This course introduces students to the processes underlying decision making in occupational therapy. Critical thinking will be fostered through an examination of scholarly literature in occupational therapy and related professions. Students will learn to make clinical decisions based on evidence, observations, sociocultural factors and the reasoning skills used by occupational therapy practitioners.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Matriculation in the Occupational Therapy Program  and completion of HPR 130 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy: The Profession and Practice .
  

  • OTH 202 - Occupation and Adaptation


    Semester Hours: 2
    This first-semester course reviews the concept of occupation or meaningful and purposeful activities from the perspective of the occupation-based model of the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO). Occupational performance throughout the lifespan is examined by exploring areas of occupation and occupational roles in alignment with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Students will develop skills for activity gradation and completion of a task analysis. Laboratory sessions emphasize the tools unique to occupational therapy, the therapeutic use of occupations, and the selection of a variety of therapeutic media used across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Matriculation in the Occupational Therapy Program  and completion of HPR 130 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy: The Profession and Practice .
  

  • OTH 203 - Human Anatomy and Movement


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course builds on prerequisite knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a focus on the functions of the musculoskeletal system.  Changes in occupational performance in both fine and gross motor skills will be discussed. Students will gain an understanding of the biomechanical principles that are used when individuals are engaged in activities and occupations. Students will learn to assess and interpret neuro-motor body structures and functions that may hinder and enhance occupational performance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Matriculation in the Occupational Therapy Program  and completion of HPR 130 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy: The Profession and Practice .
  

  • OTH 204 - Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks in Occupational Therapy


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course advances students’ knowledge of the theoretical constructs that have guided practice in occupational therapy. The course will focus on the socio-political and cultural perspectives that have influenced current and past practice trends. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills for the analysis of occupational therapy models of practice and the importance of theory development. The discipline of occupational science will be considered as it relates to occupational therapy principles of therapeutic reasoning. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Matriculation in the Occupational Therapy Program  and completion of HPR 130 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy: The Profession and Practice .
  

  • OTH 205 - Integrative Seminar I


    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    In this course, students will reflect on the concept of occupations and occupational science as it relates to therapeutic use of self and standards of ethical practice. Knowledge, techniques and assessment principles from concurrent course work will be related to occupational therapy practices. The use of case studies and self-reflection activities will permit students to apply their understanding of anatomy to the assessment of occupational performance and the use of evidence-based decision making.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Matriculation in the Occupational Therapy Program  and completion of HPR 130 - Orientation to Occupational Therapy: The Profession and Practice .
  

  • OTH 206 - Neuroscience Principles and Occupational Therapy Assessment


    Semester Hours: 4
    Spring
    In this course, students will develop an understanding of the neuroanatomy and function of the human nervous system, including the central, peripheral, somatosensory, motor, visual, vestibular, auditory, and autonomic nervous systems, and the concept of neuroplasticity. Anatomy and function of the human nervous system will be taught with emphasis placed on its role in development, movement, sensation, cognition, perception and behavior. Application of concepts and knowledge will be linked to common neurological clinical problems related to occupational performance in order to provide a solid foundation for planning therapeutic interventions. Clinical screenings/assessments of client factors and performance skills will be taught to facilitate understanding of the underlying factors that support and hinder successful engagement in occupations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204  and 205 .
  

  • OTH 207 - Mental and Behavioral Health: Principles and Assessment


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    In this course, students will explore the historical and theoretical factors related to occupational performance for individuals with mental health conditions. Mental health conditions are defined according to the World Health Organization’s definition of mental health (i.e., ” … abilities to cope with normal stresses of life, productive work and contribution to their community”). The course focuses on the range and continuum of mental health conditions and the resources, systems, and the interprofessional team involved in the development of assessment and care plans for people with mental health conditions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , and 205 .
  

  • OTH 208 - Health and Disability: Factors Related to Performance and Participation


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    In this course, students will examine the medical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions that generally occur during adolescence, and early and late adulthood. Students will gain an understanding of the etiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, treatment, psychosocial issues, and prognosis of common medical conditions and diseases. Students will learn about the most common medical/surgical diagnoses treated by occupational therapists, as well as some specialty diagnoses. The course covers the sequence of rehabilitative practices in occupational therapy in individuals with neurological impairment, including screening and evaluation, reevaluation, intervention planning and implementation, and discharge planning. Culture, diversity, environmental context, and the impact of occupation and health promotion are considered. This course has a Level I fieldwork component. Observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process are required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , and 205 .
  

  • OTH 209 - Outcome Measurements: Environmental and Programmatic Assessment


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course will provide students with the skills required to complete an occupational therapy needs assessment as it relates to the components of identification of a program/service issue, concern or interest; literature review of relevant evidence; and the measurement process/tools. The appropriate use of standardized tests and scoring will be discussed for students to learn how to systematically utilize data for the evaluation and modification of practice outcomes. Practice in various health care contexts will be discussed with respect to policies, the impact on practice, reimbursement and the delivery of care as related to translation and communication of knowledge.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , and 205 .
  

  • OTH 210 - Technology Assessment


    Semester Hours: 2
    Spring
    This course will provide an overview of the technology used in occupational therapy practice to support or enhance engagement in occupations. The course includes experiential components where students participate in the observation or creation of special equipment or assistive devices. Discussion will include exposure to a wide range of equipment, adaptations, and computerized applications that range from non-mechanical tools to advanced electronic technology.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , and 205 .
  
  

  • OTH 212 - Clinical Lab: Technology, Splinting, Modalities


    Semester Hours: 2

    Summer

    This summer course gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from the previous two semesters.  The teaching-learning activities emphasize “hands-on” experiences where students work with materials, supplies and equipment used in occupational therapy practice settings. Underlying theory related to use of physical agent modalities as a preparatory activity for participation in occupation, as well as evidence related to use and fabrication of orthotics will be explored. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Prerequisites: OTH 206 , 207 , 208 , 209 , 210 , and 211 .
  

  • OTH 213 - Occupational Engagement and Performance: Movement and Mobility


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course examines the physical movement and mobility determinants of occupation to provide students with knowledge and skills for developing occupation-based intervention plans related to neuromuscular and movement-related functions. Consistent with the curriculum model, this course will also focus on designing occupation-based interventions that are client-centered and involve considerations of the context, environment and evidence.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of all required course work of the Didactic Year 1 of the Occupational Therapy, MS .
  

  • OTH 214 - Occupational Engagement and Performance: Psychosocial


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course examines the psychological and emotional determinants of occupation to provide students with knowledge and skills for developing occupation-based intervention plans related to emotional regulations and the capacity for team relations, professional and inter-professional communication. Consistent with the curriculum model, this course will also focus on designing occupation-based interventions that are client-centered, evidence-based and consider the context and environment.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of all required course work of the Didactic Year 1 of the Occupational Therapy, MS .
  

  • OTH 215 - Occupational Engagement and Performance: Cognition and Perception


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course examines the cognitive and neurological determinants of occupation to provide students with knowledge and skills for developing occupation-based intervention plans related to global mental and sensory functions. This course will focus on designing occupation-based interventions that are client-centered, evidence-based and involve consideration of the context and environment.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of all required course work of the Didactic Year 1 of the MS in Occupational Therapy Program .
  

  • OTH 216 - Occupation – Across the Lifespan: Infancy to Maturity


    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall
    This course examines how occupations alter, shift and adjust across the lifespan. The use of case studies and scholarly literature will focus on the analysis of occupational performance for participation in meaningful activities consistent with typical development. Consideration will be given to body functions and structures and the individual’s personal values and beliefs at different levels of development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of all required course work of the Didactic Year 1 of the MS in Occupational Therapy Program.
  

  • OTH 217 - Health and Human Service Delivery Systems


    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    This course will examine occupational therapy and health care delivery in the United States and other nations. Ethical issues, policy, federal and state regulations and resources that impact occupational therapy practice will be discussed. An exploration of contemporary national and international policy, legislation and events will be used to illustrate how occupational therapy is designed and implemented.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Successful completion of all required course work of the Didactic Year 1 of the MS in Occupational Therapy Program.
  

  • OTH 218 - Occupational Engagement and Performance: Community and Group Intervention


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course will examine the framework for community-based practice. Concepts in health promotion to support access and mobility and integration of clients into the home, work and community environment will be emphasized. Group interventions to promote education and participation in the community will be discussed. Students will develop skills in documenting the need and rationale for occupational therapy services that include community intervention and group practice models. This course will have a Level I Fieldwork component. Observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process are required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 213 , 214 , 215 , 223, 216 , and 217 .
  

  • OTH 219 - Research and Scholarship of Application


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course will serve as a capstone experience to promote the development of the scholarship of clinical application in occupational therapy practitioners. Students will develop a project based on a needs assessment of a community agency, or participate on a faculty-led research project. Students will review pertinent literature, design a research question, develop methods and measures, and analyze data. The project will result in a poster and oral presentation in class of an in-depth proposal or completed mini-project. The process of locating and securing resources for funding will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 213 , 214 , 215 , 223, 216 , 217 , and 230 .
  

  • OTH 220 - Leadership and Advocacy


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course examines personal, organizational and societal factors (e.g., cultural, political) related to leadership, management and promotion of occupational therapy services. Through examination of literature and/or a community organization, students will learn to apply management principles and advocate for the profession and for the needs of individuals with disabilities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 213 , 214 , 215 , 223, 216 , and 217 .
  
  

  • OTH 222 - Occupational Therapy Practitioner: Professional Communication


    Semester Hours: 1
    Spring
    Through the use of case studies, students will apply and demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge in professional reports, oral presentations and written assignments focused on assessment and intervention. Students will demonstrate the ability to document different stages of service delivery.  Students will engage in reflective teaching-learning activities, and work independently or in a small group to communicate pertinent professional information in writing, during interprofessional communication, and in public speaking situations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 213 , 214 , 215 , 223, 216 , and 217 .
  

  • OTH 223 - Occupational Engagement and Performance: Developmental


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course focuses on the occupation of children and families. The developmental phases of childhood are addressed with respect to activities of daily living, education, work, play/leisure and social participation. Children with a range of developmental and cognitive disabilities are considered. The role of the family and caregiver is examined to gain an understanding of the continuum of health and illness and its effect on occupational performance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 206 , 207 , 208 , 209 , 210 , and 211 .
  

  • OTH 224 - Professionalism for Occupational Therapy Practitioners


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This course will focus on the transition and acculturation to the occupational therapy profession. Ethical practice, knowledge of relevant policies, regulations and credentialing requirements will be discussed. This course will provide experiential teaching-learning activities designed to develop knowledge of the profession, clinical and professional reasoning skills. Students will begin to develop a portfolio documenting competencies and a self-assessment of their developing professional roles and responsibilities as an occupational therapy practitioner.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 213 , 214 , 215 , 223 , 216 , and 217 .
  

  • OTH 225 - Level II Fieldwork I


    Semester Hours: 2
    Summer
    Students are assigned to an occupational therapy practice setting on a full-time basis for three months. This course is designed to meet the American Occupational Therapy Association guidelines for Level II fieldwork experiences. Under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, the student focuses on the application of the delivery of meaningful occupations, administration and management of evidence-based occupational therapy services. Students have an opportunity to work with a variety of clients across the life span consistent with the mission and goals of the practice setting with the goal to become competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Pass/Fail grade only. Students must successfully complete all Year 1 and Year 2 required course  before fieldwork placements are assigned. Student assessments will be required on the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student form or equivalent fieldwork performance evaluation forms.
  

  • OTH 226 - Level II Fieldwork II


    Semester Hours: 2
    Summer
    Students are assigned to an occupational therapy practice setting on a full-time basis for three months. This course is designed to meet the American Occupational Therapy Association guidelines for Level II fieldwork experiences. Under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, the student focuses on the application of the delivery of meaningful occupations, administration and management of evidence-based occupational therapy services. Students have an opportunity to work with a variety of clients across the life span consistent with the mission and goals of the practice setting with the goal to become competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Pass/Fail grade only. Students must successfully complete all course work  before fieldwork placements are assigned. Prerequisite: OTH 225 . Student assessments will be required on the AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student form or equivalent fieldwork performance evaluation forms.
  

  • OTH 230 - Capstone and Research Project Planning


    Semester Hours: 2
    Summer
    This summer course focuses on developing a capstone community project, research proposal or grant proposal. The course will review fundamental concepts in research design, the use of descriptive data, and qualitative methods that are used in occupational therapy practices. Students will identify an initial plan for completion of the capstone project for the spring of the second year of study. This course will have a Level I Fieldwork component. Observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process are required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    OTH 206 , 207 , 208 , 209 , 210  and 211 .

Philosophy (PHI)
  

  • PHI 233 - Ethics and the Natural Environment


    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Exploration of the relationship between human nature and the natural environment. Consideration of whether human beings have ethical duties to the natural environment, to animals and other species, e.g., plants and even microorganisms, and if so, what the basis for such a duty is. The course will also consider whether only living things have ethical value or whether the environment itself has ethical significance, and examine how we explain ethical significance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Credit for this course or PHI 133, not both. (Formerly Environmental Ethics and Ecophilosophy.)
  

  • PHI 238 - A Guide to Ethics and Sustainability: Individual, Corporate, Social Responsibility


    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    An examination of the concept of sustainability and of the ethical bases for individual, corporate, and social responsibilities to live, consume, and produce sustainably. The course combines philosophical readings with practical and concrete case studies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Credit given for this course or PHI 138, not both.
  

  • PHI 261 - Philosophy of Science


    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Study of the methods, assumptions, and limits of natural science with illustrations from the history of science. Topics include the problem of demarcating science from non-science, the structure of theories and explanations, how and whether science progresses, and science’s relationship to culture and values.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Credit given for this course or PHI 161, not both.

Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESP)
  

  • PESP 204 - Impact of Physical Activity/Fitness on the Aging Process


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    This course explores the physiological and anatomical changes which occur with aging and how engaging in various physical activities interacts with the aging process. Recommendations of various governmental and professional organizations for increasing physical activity are discussed in terms of increasing functional capacity and decreasing risk for disease in the aging population.
  

  • PESP 205 - The Design and Application of Exercise and Fitness Activities for the Aging Adult


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    A course designed to develop activity programs for increased functional levels and fitness abilities of the aging adult. This course takes into consideration the psychological, neurological, nutritional, motivational, and legal aspects of working with this population.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PESP 204  or permission of instructor.
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 213 - Innovative Instructional Strategies for Teaching Physical Education


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Designed to introduce the student to new ideas for improving physical education instruction. Focus is on the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative instructional strategies. Introduces students to use of effective change strategies to facilitate the implementation of innovative ideas.
  

  • PESP 214 - Contemporary Curriculum Perspectives in Physical Education


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Focus is on current issues and problems within the field of curriculum. Course examines conceptions of curriculum in education and its influence on the discipline of physical education. Designed to introduce the student to underlying historical, philosophical, social and intellectual foundations of curriculum development and evaluation.
  
  
  

  • PESP 217 - Research Implications on Curricula Trends in Physical Fitness


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Discussion of the various components of physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility and body composition. Exploration of the research literature dealing with the relationship of regular physical activity and proper nutrition to weight control and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Examination of various existing curricula which incorporates cognitive and exercise components of physical fitness.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 226 - Character Development and Sport


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    This course examines theories of moral development and the moral reasoning process as it relates to coaching and teaching behavior. Students will gain insight into their own values and underlying motives and intentions for their behavior as coaches. Students will critically examine moral issues and dilemmas in sport and develop an understanding of how coaching behavior can influence student-athletes’ character development. Students are also provided with opportunities to develop communication skills and strategies for dealing effectively with problems and issues that may develop during a sport season.
  
  

  • PESP 243 - Adventure Education Technical Skills Development


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to give students the theoretical knowledge and practical experience they need to become technically sound facilitators, instructors, teachers and ropes course managers in the field of adventure education. Risk management techniques as well as climbing, rappelling techniques, specialized safety equipment, high ropes course, rescue, and safe procedures will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PESP 254 .
  

  • PESP 245 - Facilitating and Processing in Adventure Education


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, January
    This course is designed to give students the theoretical and philosophical foundation necessary for advanced leadership and facilitation skills with emphasis on processing, debriefing and goal setting as it relates to a variety of group management issues. Particular attention is given to selecting activities for a variety of groups, leading advanced outdoor experiences, working with special populations, special counseling situations, and other advanced leadership issues.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PESP 254  or permission of instructor.
  
  

  • PESP 254 - Introduction to Adventure Education and Social Development Challenges


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course provides the individual with the opportunity to explore personal and social growth within the context of adventure education. It provides model progressions, activities, and techniques consistent with current learning and adventure education theory. Individuals also have the opportunity to safely experience risk, challenge, and team-building activities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Same as MSPE 254 .
  

  • PESP 280 - Exercise Prescription and Fitness Programming


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall,  Spring 
    This course is designed to provide the students with a deeper understanding of the relationships among exercise, nutrition, and health; and how this knowledge is utilized in developing effective school-based and community fitness programs.  The course focuses on theoretical foundations and applications of exercise prescription and fitness programming.
  

  • PESP 283 - Principles of Motor Behavior


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring       
    This course is designed to provide students with opportunity to expand and update their human movement knowledge base through an in-depth investigation of the variety of factors that affect the learning and performance of skilled movements.  Students will also have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to their own professional practice by planning and conducting skill learning and performance experiences that are consistent with current theory and research.  Topics will include: reasons for movement behavior changes across the lifespan, factors that constrain movement, and factors affecting learning and performance, practical application of theory to motor skill learning and performance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PESP 284 - Coaching Theory and Practice


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    This course provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge of motor learning, exercise physiology, sport psychology, and pedagogy to planning a competitive sport season. It emphasizes the development of a sound educational philosophy that reflects developmentally appropriate outcomes for competitive sport experiences for children and youth.  Particular importance is placed on efficient use of practice time and the development of coaches’ communication skills for interacting with student-athletes.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May not be taken on Pass/Fail basis.

Physician Assistant (PHA)
  

  • PHA 200 - The Physician Assistant and Society


    Semester Hours: 2
    Spring
    The role of the physician assistant in the changing world of health care is explored. The foundations of the PA profession—including the history, organizational structure, ethical dilemmas, and current controversies—are discussed, and the acculturation into the role of the health care provider and his or her social responsibility to patients are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 201 - Current Treatments in Clinical Medicine


    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall
    This course emphasizes the use of the World Wide Web to answer clinical questions. The course is divided into four modules that may include biological warfare and SARS, genetics, hepatitis, and current topics. The students will analyze cases and develop treatment plans using literature from the Web. Cases in primary care within each module will include internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, geriatrics, preventative medicine, pharmacology and cultural diversity.
  

  • PHA 202 - Evidence-Based Medicine


    Semester Hours: 2
    Spring
    This course emphasizes the use of journal articles and other evidence-based resources to resolve clinical questions and scenarios involving therapy, diagnosis, harm, prognosis, meta-analysis, and other evidence-based concepts. Students will integrate evidence-based answers into clinical practice and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate evidence-based concepts to peers and patients.
  

  • PHA 203 - Delivering Healthcare Today


    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall
    This course emphasizes key issues in the delivery of health-care services. The course introduces students to both ethical and professional problems encountered in the practice of medicine. Students will gain understanding of the role of Complimentary Alternative Medicine in the delivery of patient care. Current opinions on topics such as health-care policy, practice management, cultural diversity, reimbursement, alternative medicine and ethical issues will be explored. Students will be encouraged to question current opinions and formulate their own views.





  

  • PHA 212 - Physiology


    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall
    The intersection of mechanism, function, regulation and control of the human body are delineated in this course using a case-based format. The genetic and pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease are emphasized in this systems-based exploration of the cellular and biochemical foundation of the human body.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 215 - Physical Examination and Diagnostic Modalities I


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This is the first of a three-semester sequenced course focusing on the medical interview, physical examination techniques, laboratory studies, radiologic testing and other modalities that foster the development of diagnostic skills. Emphasis is placed on history taking, physical examination skills, note writing and oral presentation skills. Lectures will cover conceptual material, examination and interview techniques that will be reinforced in the laboratory portion of the course. Lab medicine and diagnostic imaging will also be covered in this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 216 - Health Psychology


    Semester Hours: 2
    Spring
    A multi-contextual approach to the communication skills needed to build the patient-provider relationship and to facilitate good patient care. Counseling skills regarding topics such as substance abuse, sexual issues and breaking bad news will be taught, as well as the skills needed to address the angry, grieving or fearful patient.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 217 - Pharmacology I


    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall
    The first of a two-part course, this course begins the study of the pharmacopoeia of clinical medicine. Pharmaceuticals for the cardiovascular system and the central nervous system, as well as gastrointestinal medications and non-opiate analgesics, will be examined, with emphasis on pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of action, and adverse reactions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 218 - Epidemiology


    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall
    An introduction to biostatistics and epidemiology with application to medical and biological research; topics will include an overview and history of epidemiology, study designs, rates and proportions, contingency tables, measures of association, confounding and effect modification, infectious disease, epidemic surveillance, and evaluation of clinical tests.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 219 - Physical Examination and Diagnostic Modalities III


    Semester Hours: 2
    Summer
    This is the last of a three-semseter sequenced course focusing on clincial prodecueal skills, electrocardiography, laboratory studies, physical examination techniques and other modalities that foster the development of diagnostics skills. This laboratory-based course is designed to teach students about and provide practice with technical procedures frequently encountered in primary care, emergency medicine and surgical settings - procedures such as intravenous canalization, suturing, urethral catheterization, splinting and casting and nasogastric lavage.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 220 - Physical Examination and Diagnostic Modalities II


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    This is the second section of a three-semester sequenced course focusing on the medical interview and physical examination techniques to foster development of diagnostic skills. Emphasis is placed on history taking, physical exam skills, note writing, direct patient encounters, oral presentation skills, lab medicine and diagnostic imaging. Students will also be introduced to the electronic medical record and learn how to use it in clinical practice.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 221 - Pharmacology II


    Semester Hours: 2
    Spring
    A continuation of the study of pharmacy, this course will cover infectious, hematologic, and metabolic drugs and hormones. In addition, herbal medicine, toxicology, vaccines, and prescription-writing will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 223 - Human Anatomy


    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall
    This course is a hybrid lecture and Web-based course designed to provide an understanding of the structural and functional anatomy of the human body relevant to the needs of the physician assistant. The lab component contains self-directed learning modules with anatomy software, interactive case studies, and hands-on exploration of anatomy models. Applied learning based on clinically relevant cases will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 224 - Medicine I


    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall
    This course begins a comprehensive study of the physiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, and treatment of disease states found in internal medicine. A systems-based format will be used. The systems covered are dermatology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology (EENT), pulmonology, gastroenterology and infectious disease.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 225 - Medicine II


    Semester Hours: 5
    Spring
    The second course in the three-course medicine sequence, this course continues the comprehensive study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms and treatment of disease states found in medicine. A systems-based format will be used. The systems covered are neurology, orthopedics, urology/renal, hematology/oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology and endocrine.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 227 - Medicine III


    Semester Hours: 7

    Summer
    The third course in the three-course medicine sequence, this course continues the comprehensive study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms and treatment of disease states found in medicine. This course is organized by medical discipline and covers pediatrics, cardiology, geriatrics, psychiatry, rheumatology, emergency medicine and surgery.

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 232 - Correlative Medicine I


    Semester Hours: 1

    Spring

    This course is the first part in a two-part series. Each of these case-base course has been thoroughly integrated into their respective semesters to encompass all aspects of the didactic curriculum. In Correlative Medicine I, student’s will be taught how to synthesize material from a series of interactive clinical cases throughout the semester. This integrated approach will help students to start learning critical-thinking and decision-making skills by solving clinical problems related to various medical conditions. This process teaches the student how to apply their didactic knowledge clinically.

    Emphasis will be placed on correlations of historical information, physical findings and pertinent diagnostics results to formulate an assessment and management plan. This course utilizes problem-based learning, a technique in which faculty acts as facilitators rather than instructors.
  

  • PHA 233 - Correlative Medicine II


    Semester Hours: 1
    Summer
    This case-based course is the second part within its series. In Correlative Medicine I, students are taught how to synthesize material from a series of interactive clinical cases throughout the semester. In Correlative Medicine II, students are challenged to develop the higher cognitive levels of analysis,synthesis and evaluation through interactive clinical cases that increase in complexity. Each student group will be given a clinical case, be required to research information relevant to the case between sessions and be prepared to discuss/explain the diagnostics, assessment and management plan associated with each case the following student session. Faculty will continue to be a facilitator for guidance. This approach will enhance the student’s ability to critically think, make clinical decisions and solve health related problems more independently. Additional emphasis will be placed on evidenced based medicine and its role in the creation of an assessment and management plan.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 234 - Pharmacology III


    Semester Hours: 2
    Summer
    The final course of a three-semester study of the pharmacopoeia of clinical medicine, this course integrates the pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of action, and adverse reactions of drugs used to treat the illnesses studied in PHA 227 .

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  
  

  • PHA 250 - Family Medicine Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    In this six-week clinical experience, students  work with board-certified family physicians to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients of all ages with a wide variety  of illness. Emphasis is placed on health care delivery  in the outpatient setting, health promotion, preventive medicine and the patient-centered medical  home. Family medicine case-based computer-assisted simulation exercises augment direct patient care experiences.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 255 - Internal Medicine Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This six-week clerkship experience provides students with direct patient care in the in-patient setting. Under the direction of board-certified internists, students learn to evaluate and formulate treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of adult illnesses. Critical thinking skills, synthesis of pertinent clinical information, the presentation of problem-oriented patient data, indications for and interpretation of laboratory studies, and competence in clinical procedures are emphasized. Case-based Simulated Internal Medicine Patient Learning Experiences (SIMPLE) augment direct patient care.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 260 - Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This clinical experience will focus on training students in approaches to the full range of women’s health issues, focusing on the conditions found throughout the reproductive and post-menopausal years. Participation in common gynecological surgical procedures along with assisting in labor and delivery may be included in this clerkship. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 265 - Surgery Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This clinical experience will focus on training students in the care of the surgical patient in the areas of diagnosis, pre-operative care, and the operating room and post-operative experiences. While general surgery is stressed, students may have the opportunity to participate in the management of patients within some surgical sub-specialties as well.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 270 - Emergency Medicine Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This six-week clerkship provides the student with opportunities to evaluate and treat patients with urgent and emergent medical complaints under the supervision of an emergency medical physician. The care of patients with life-threatening illness as well as well as patients seen in the sub-acute “fast track” is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 280 - Pediatrics Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This clinical experience will focus on training students in the care of children from birth through adolescence. Acute illness, developmental delay, genetic abnormalities, psychosocial issues and preventive medicine are explored as well as the care of the well child.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 285 - Psychiatry Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This clinical experience will focus on training students in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with psychiatric illness. Students rotate through an in-patient psychiatric facility and participate in the care of patients with a variety of mental illnesses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 290 - Elective Clerkship


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This clinical clerkship will provide the opportunity for students either to explore a medical or surgical sub-specialty or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. The Physician Assistant Program must approve placements for this clerkship.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 301 - Research Design and Analysis


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    This course guides the student in acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary for formulating a clinical research question and a research protocol. Basic research topics will include concepts of measurement, research design, and data analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of a testable research hypothesis or proposal based on an extensive analysis of the available literature. The role of appropriate statistical analysis will be discussed for each proposal/hypothesis and the student must provide a rationale for the type of statistical analysis chosen.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies  Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

  • PHA 302 - Master’s Research Project


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    The master’s research project offers the student the choice between two tracks. The first track affords the student the opportunity to produce an exhaustive, evidence-based critical review of the clinical literature on a selected topic. The second track requires the student to perform an analysis of a population-based problem using the principles of community-oriented primary care. Both tracks will lead to written capstone project that integrates the elements of a scientific article.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to students enrolled in the professional phase of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  

Physics (PHYS)
  

  • PHYS 280 A-Z - Fundamentals of Physics for Teachers


    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Periodically, Summer
    Topics may vary from year to year. They deal with concepts, facts, theories, and applications relative to the natural phenomena around us and their effects on everyday life. Courses cover the fundamental laws and principles of mechanics, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light, and provide basic knowledge of the evolution of physical laws and the underlying concepts that are rapidly changing the way we live. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    A methods course in the teaching of science or permission of the instructor. Intended for elementary, middle school, and secondary school teachers. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.

Political Science (PSC)
  
  

Psychology (PSY)
  

  • PSY 201 - Graduate Statistics I


    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall
    A first-level graduate course designed to cover such topics as exploratory data analysis, sampling and probability theory, statistical inference (hypothesis testing and confidence intervals) for one- and two-samples, correlation, partial correlation, and multiple regression, and issues in power and robustness.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to matriculated students in a graduate psychology program.
  

  • PSY 202 - Graduate Statistics II


    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    Designed to provide in-depth coverage of analysis of variance (ANOVA). Topics covered are: one-way and two-way ANOVA, multivariate approach to the repeated measures and split-plot designs, multiple comparison and trend analysis, issues in probing an interaction (partial interaction and interaction contrasts vs. simple main effects tests), and issues in power and robustness.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to matriculated students in a doctoral program in psychology.
  

  • PSY 203 - Research Design I


    Semester Hours: 4
    Fall, Spring
    Emphasis is on true and quasi-experimental designs for psychological research and evaluation. Illustrative designs are presented with discussion concerning the internal and external validity questions. Students are expected to defend the design of an original research project.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Open only to matriculated students in a graduate psychology program.
  
  

  • PSY 205 - Multivariate Statistics in Psychological Research II


    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    Second course in multivariate statistical techniques that have direct application in experimental and industrial/organizational settings. Focus is on multivariate descriptive statistical techniques including factor analysis, cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PSY 204  or permission of instructor. Open only to matriculated students in a graduate psychology program.
  
  
 

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