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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Health and Human Services
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Dean: Dr. Shirley Szekeres, Ph.D.
The School of Health and Human Services includes programs in art therapy, communication sciences and disorders, nursing, physical therapy, and social work, and is associated with programs in music therapy, gerontology, and pre-medical and pre-dental preparation.
Nazareth College has been approved by the New York State Education Department to offer a combined B.S. degree in health science and a D.P.T. degree in physical therapy. All students completing the program are eligible to take the national licensing physical therapy examination. Based on a passing examination score and completion of state licensure requirements, graduates can practice as physical therapists. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The School’s diverse health profession programs draw students looking for meaningful, service-oriented careers. These students are given the opportunity to begin by learning in the classroom about the field’s most recent developments in theory and research. Students are then challenged to put that knowledge to practical application in on-campus clinics and in a variety of off-campus practicum sites.
With thorough classroom training and extensive real-world experience, students from the School of Health and Human Services are well prepared to provide the best possible care for their clients and to face the varied challenges of their professions.
Communication Sciences & Disorders
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CSD 103 - Public Speaking A performance-centered approach to the theory and practice of public speaking, progressing from informal dyadic interactions through small group communication to feeling comfortable speaking before groups of all sizes.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABR.
Credits: 3
CSD 104 - Small Group Communication Group process and dynamics applied to public discussion and small group communication. Study of development of group leadership abilities, problem-solving techniques discussible methods. and the importance of small groups in the modern professional environment.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABR.
Credits: 3
CSD 132 - Normal Speech Language Acquisition Normal development and use of speech and language in children. Exploration of phonological, morphological, syntactical, semantic and pragmatic aspects of language development.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABC.
Credits: 3
CSD 132L - Grammar Lab Review of basic principles of English grammar, lexical categories, and sentence structure.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Coreq: CSD 132.
Credits: 0
CSD 201 - Phonetics Introduction to the study of the phonemes of American English. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its use in the assessment and treatment of disorders of communication.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AC.
Credits: 3
CSD 231 - Anatomy of the Speech Mechanism Anatomy of the basic structures involved in the processes of speech and language hearing. Study of the head, neck and trunk muscles; the laryngeal structure; and the articulators.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ACH.
Credits: 3
CSD 232 - Speech Science Physiologic and acoustic determinants of speech; the use of modeling to describe the various aspects of speech, including both normal and abnormal function; and the use of traditional tools and technology to assess the physical, physiologic and acoustic parameters of the speech act.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AC Prereq: CSD 231.
Credits: 3
CSD 252 - Psycholinguistics Introduction to language and the psychology of language use; how people produce and understand messages. Topics include: speech perception, words and meanings, sentence processing, discourse processing, speech production, language acquisition, reading, and bilingualism.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABR.
Credits: 3
CSD 253 - American Sign Language I An introduction to the study of American Sign Language’s (ASL) linguistic features, vocabulary, syntax, and conceptually correct idiomatic usage. The use of sign language in educational and clinical settings will be included, as well as topics related to Deaf Culture and current issues in the American Deaf community.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CSD 252 or permission of the department. Adv Codes: R.
Credits: 3
CSD 254 - American Sign Language II .
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CSD 253 Adv Codes: C Permission of the department.
Credits: 3
CSD 333 - Speech Pathology I Nature, causes, and principles of treatment of communication disorders. Covers disorders of articulation, phonology, fluency, hearing, language, and autism. Introduces professional issues.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 3
CSD 334 - Speech Pathology II Nature, causes, and principles of treatment of communication disorders. Covers disorders of voice cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia dysphagia, and motor speech disorders. Introduces augmentative/alternative communication. Continuation of CSD 333.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AC.
Credits: 3
CSD 335 - Methods of Speech-Language Evaluation Methods and techniques for the evaluation of children and adults with communication disorders; discusses administration and interpretation of standardized and informal assessment instruments.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 3
CSD 359 - Pre-Clinical Observation in Speech, Language and Hearing Students must complete 15 hours of clinical observation of individuals holding the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence. Five of the 15 hours must be completed in the Nazareth Speech and Hearing Clinic. All hours must be documented on the appropriate pre clinical observation forms.
Prerequisites & Notes Students will apply for admission to the education certification track; should be taken in the semester immediately prior to 360.
Credits: 1
CSD 360 - Introduction to Methods of Speech- Language-Hearing Therapy Introduction to methods of intervention and management of speech-language-hearing disorders. Introduction to clinical procedures. Management of literacy is covered across disorders. Course also reviews professional topics that will help prepare for student teaching such as professional/ personal time management, creating a resume and portfolio, and case presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: CSD 132 CSD 232 CSD 333 CSD 334 CSD 359 Prereq: Major GPA 2.5 or higher and permission of department. Application should be submitted in the prior semester.Bloodborne Pathogen training required.Additional course fee required.
Credits: 2
CSD 361 - Methods of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy Clinical techniques for evaluation and management of speech-language-hearing disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: CSD 360 and permission of department Additional course fee required Prereq: Major GPA 2.5 or higher.
Credits: 2
CSD 362L - Methods Sp-Lang Tx Lab Supervised clinical experience in campus Speech and Hearing Clinic and related service learning sites.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: CSD 360 CSD 361 or permission of instructor Additional course fee required Prereqs: Major GPA 2.5 or higher and 15 clock hours approved supervised observation of speech-language-hearing services. CSD 132, 232, 252, 333, 334, 359 and permission of instructor. Must be repeated once for initial teacher certification eligibility. May be taken no more than three times maximum.
Credits: 1
CSD 437 - Hearing Problems and Testing The structure, function and pathology of the ear. Quantitative measurements of hearing and interpretation of test results.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AC Prereq: CSD 232 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
CSD 438 - Aural Rehabilitation The impact of hearing impairment on communication; the use of hearing aids and other assistive technologies to reduce listening problems; and the use of current methodologies of aural rehabilitation, speech reading, and sign language. Presents the rationale for an integrated program of rehabilitation for persons with hearing loss.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AC Prereq: CSD 437 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
CSD 452 - Seminar: Behavior Management The basic principles of the behavioral model and application of techniques of behavior management to clinical services for persons with speech, language and hearing disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes Subject to alternate refund policy based on meeting schedule. Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 3
CSD 454 - Seminar: Language Disorders in Children Evaluation and treatment of children with language disorders. Consideration of related sensory, motor and learning impairments.
Prerequisites & Notes Subject to alternate refund policy based on meeting schedule. Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 3
CSD 457 - Seminar: Case Studies in Speech Language Pathology This capstone seminar enables students to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in prior coursework. A case study approach is used to analyze and interpret results of formal and informal assessments, and students are challenged to differentially diagnose and plan appropriate treatment strategies for persons with various communication disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 3
CSD 465 - Observation and Student Teaching of Students With Speech and Language Disabilities Includes 8 weeks of observation, practice and individual conferences. Required for initial New York State teacher certification.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: F Prereq: Permission of the department, CSD 360 CSD 361 and CSD 362L (twice, with grades of “B” or better), major GPA of 2.85 or higher and overall GPA of 2.7 or higher as of the end of the semester, prior to student teaching. Coreq: CSD 468 Subject to alternate refund policy based on meeting schedule.
Credits: 6
CSD 468 - Speech-Language Services in the Schools Exploration of the roles of the speech-language pathologist in the provision of services such as screening, evaluation, student selection, scheduling, consultation and administration in the public schools. Includes examination of current governmental regulations and professional issues.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: G Open to Speech Student Teachers only.
Credits: 3
CSD 485 - Independent Study Study of an area of special interest, under direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes .
Credits: 3
CSD 486 - Independent Study Study of and area of special interest, under direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes .
Credits: 3
CSD 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination .
Prerequisites & Notes Only open to students in final semester of program.
Credits: 0
Nursing
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NSG 103 - Introduction to Health Care Terminology Health care communication uses words built from Latin and Greek bases. Students in this course will learn the process for analyzing words used in health care settings. They will learn prefixes, suffixes and roots of terminology in order to develop an understanding of the messages being conveyed.
Prerequisites & Notes .
Credits: 1
NSG 201 - Intro Transcultural Nursing Provides an overview of the transcultural nursing framework. Explores the importance of transcultural nursing in contemporary society and identifies the key components of cultural competence.
Prerequisites & Notes .
Credits: 2
NSG 209 - Clinical Pharmacology Course examines various pharmaceutical agents administered in health care settings. Pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic components of drug actions will be reviewed. Specific pharmaceutical agents, their actions, indications, side effects, interactions, contraindications, precautions, dosages, and methods of administration will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: BIO 103/103L, BIO 150/150L Pre or Coreq: BIO 151/151L.
Credits: 3
NSG 301 - Foundations of Transcultural Nursing Students explore and develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for cultural competence. Therapeutic communication, teaching-learning principles, and health promotion are central aspects of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: BIO 150 Coreq: NSG 301L Pre or Coreq: BIO 151/151L, NSG 209, NSG 201, NSG 329/329L.
Credits: 3
NSG 301L - Foundations of Transcultural Nursing Lab Students explore and develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for cultural competence. Therapeutic communication, teaching-learning principles, and health promotion are central aspects of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: BIO 150/150L, NSG 201 Coreq: NSG 301, NSG 329/329L Pre or Coreq: BIO 151/151L, NSG 209.
Credits: 2
NSG 304 - Care of Adults/Older Adults I Addresses the knowledge and skills required to provide culturally competent nursing care to adults and older adults with acute and chronic health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: Nsg 304L Prereq: NSG 201, NSG 209, NSG 301 and 301L, NSG 329 and 329L or LPN license and successful completion of NSG 301 or challenge examination.
Credits: 3
NSG 304L - Care of Adults/Older Adults Lab Addresses the knowledge and skills required to provide culturally competent nursing care to adults and older adults with acute and chronic health problems.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 209, NSG 301/301L Coreq: NSG 304, NSG 329/329L and successful completion of NSG 301 or challenge examination. Clinical site off campus.
Credits: 2
NSG 323 - Nursing in a Multicultural Society Facilitates transition from previous nursing education and practice to the baccalaureate role. Examination of contemporary nursing roles and systems. The forces which have shaped nursing and continue to shape it are studied. The development of transcultural nursing as a discipline is addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes .
Credits: 3
NSG 327 - Clinical Decision Making in a Multicultural Society Examination of selected physiological systems across the lifespan using clinical decision making with an emphasis on multicultural nursing in selected nursing systems.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF.
Credits: 3
NSG 328 - Critical Thinking and Quality Improvement This course is designed to engage learners in utilizing critical thinking skills to understand quality improvement initiatives in health care settings. Modules from the Partnerships for Quality Education, a national initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will be utilized. Credits are variable (1 to 3).
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: FG Instructor approval required. Variable credit 1-3. Coreq: NSG 327.
Credits: 1 to 3
NSG 329 - Health Assessment Explores the concept of health and health assessment within the professional nursing role. Specific skills of physical, psychological, and sociocultural assessment are taught and practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: BIO 150/150L Prerequisite or co-requisite: Nsg 323 or NSG 201. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 2
NSG 329L - Health Assessment Lab Explores the concept of health and health assessment within the professional nursing role. Specific skills of physical, psychological, and sociocultural assessment are taught and practiced. There is a Clinical Insurance Fee of $35 for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: BIO 150 Additional course fee required.
Credits: 1
NSG 337 - Maternity and Women’s Health Care Concentrates on the nursing care of women from menarche to menopause with a primary focus on childbearing. Basic concepts of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum will be addressed. The application of a transcultural nursing process in family-centered childbirth, women’s health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention will be studied.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Code: A Prereq: BIO 151/151L, NSG 201 Coreq: NSG 209, 329/329L, NSG 337L, NSG 301/301L.
Credits: 2
NSG 337L - Maternity and Women’s Health Care Lab Concentrates on the nursing care of women from menarche to menopause with a primary focus on childbearing. Basic concepts of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum will be addressed. The application of a transcultural nursing process in family-centered childbirth, women’s health promotion, risk reduction and prevention will be studied.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: A Coreq: NSG 337 Pre-req: BIO 151/151l, NSG 209, NSG 329/329L, NSG 301/301L or LPN license and successful completion of challenge examination. Clinical assignment is off campus.
Credits: 1
NSG 341 - Care of Infants, Children and Adolescent Addresses nursing care for clients/patients from birth through adolescents who are well, acutely ill, chronically ill, and disabled. The main perspective is that of children within the context of families. In addition, a transcultural perspective is adopted where various ethnic groups are examined in terms of their health and parenting practices. Nursing measures to insure health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration are all emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Code: A Prereq: NSG 209, NSG 301, NSG 301L and NSG 329/329L or LPN license and successful completion of Fundamentals Challenge Exam. Coreq: Nsg 341l, NSG 304, 304L Additional Course Fee Required.
Credits: 3
NSG 341L - Care of Infants, Children and Adolescent Lab Addresses nursing care for clients/patients from birth through adolescence who are well, acutely ill, chronically ill, and disabled. The main perspective is that of children within the context of families. In addition, a transcultural perspective is adopted where various ethnic groups are examined in terms of their health and parenting practices. Nursing measures to insure health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration are all emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Code: A Prereq: NSG 209, NSG 301/301L Coreq: NSG 341 or LPN license and successful completion of 301 challenge exam. Held at clinical site.
Credits: 2
NSG 350 - Evidence-based Practice for Clinicians Course educates nurses to use evidence-based research in clinical practice. Students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge about the research process, and to develop beginning skills necessary to evaluate research findings with the goal of motivating students to use research findings in a variety of cultural contexts in practice settings.
Prerequisites & Notes .
Credits: 3
NSG 404 - Care of Adults/Older Adults II Provision of cultural competent nursing care to adults and older adults with complex health problems; interdisciplinary health care, case management, quality management, and advocacy are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq:NSG 304, NSG 304L, Coreq: NSG 404L.
Credits: 3
NSG 404L - Care of Adults/Older Adults II Lab Provision of cultural competent nursing care to adults and older adults with complex health problems; interdisciplinary health care, case management, quality management and advocacy are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 301, NSG 304L, Clinical is off campus.
Credits: 2
NSG 406 - Mental Health Nursing in a Multicultural Society Emphasis on transcultural mental health care to individuals; analysis of wide variability in expression of symptoms, interpretations, explanations, and expectations associated with mental health and mental illness; exploration of the potential that interactive processes and communication have for facilitating effective transcultural mental health care.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 209, 329/329L, 404/404L Coreq: NSG 406L.
Credits: 3
NSG 406L - Mental Health Nursing in a Multicultural Society Lab Provision of transcultural health care to individuals is the emphasis of this course. Analyze the wide variability in expression of symptoms, interpretations, explanations, and expectations associated with mental health and mental illness. Explore the potential that interactive processes and communication have for facilitating effective transcultural mental health care.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 304/304L Coreq: NSG 406 Held at clinical site.
Credits: 2
NSG 425 - Community Health Nursing in a Multicultural Society Aggregates, groups, and communities are the focus of study as students identify the role of the professional nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Pre-req: NSG 304, NSG 304L.
Credits: 3
NSG 426 - Community Health Promotion Promotion of the health groups in the community setting is the focus of this clinical practice course.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereqs: Nsg 329 Prereq or Coreq: NSG 425 Clinical placement to be arranged by the student for 1 day/week the last 4-5 weeks of the semester at agencies of choice with approval of the instructor.
Credits: 1
NSG 427 - Community Health Home Care Care of individuals and families in a community home care setting is the focus of this clinical practice course.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereqs: Nsg 325, Nsg 327, Nsg 329, Nsg 339. Prereq or Coreq: NSG 425 Additional course fee required. Clinical placement for 1 8-hr. day per week for 1st 8 weeks of the semester at a community home care agency.
Credits: 2 to 3
NSG 427L - Community Health Home Care Lab Care of individuals and families in a community home care setting is the focus of this clinical practice course. Prerequisites: Nsg 323, 329/329L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 304/304L Prereq or Coreq: NSG 404/404L Clinical assignment is off campus.
Credits: 2
NSG 433 - Nursing Leadership in a Multicultural Society Students learn the professional nurse role as a leader and manager in a variety of systems, in order to manage client care and work for the advancement of the profession and the health of society.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq or Coreq: NSG 304/304L, NSG 337/337L for pre-licensure students. Prereq: NSG 404/404L, NSG 341/341L for pre-licensure students; NSG 329 for students who are licensed Registered Nurses.
Credits: 3
NSG 434 - Leadership and Management Practicum .
Prerequisites & Notes Clinical off-site but conference meetings held on campus. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 3 to 4
NSG 435L - Senior Clinical Experience in a Multicultural Society Purpose of course is to immerse the student in an experience of practice with a multicultural population as a registered nurse. As the final clinical experience it is designed individually to allow the student the opportunity to have a concentrated experience of transcultural nursing practice.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 404/404L, 425, 427L Coreq: NSG 433.
Credits: 2
NSG 476 - Health, Society and Nursing: Multidisciplinary Perspective In senior seminar, students explore the connections between health, society, and nursing, using a multidisciplinary perspective, including selected research studies from nursing and other disciplines. Students examine selected trends impacting on the future of the nursing profession and their careers within professional nursing.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AFR Prereq: MTH 207, NSG 336K SOC 352 Pre or Coreq: NSG 404, 406, 425 and 433, NSG 337 or successful completion of challenge exam; NSG 341/341L or successful completion of challenge exam. Hours may be modified to accomodate special activities and guest speakers.
Credits: 3
NSG 499 - Nursing Comprehensive The senior comprehensive examination is completed in the final semester of the student’s program and is a requirement for degree completion. The senior comprehensive examination is a tool designed to assess the degree to which students in the final semester have retained information from course work completed in the nursing major. The intent of the examination is to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate that they have attained at least minimal competency in the subject matter of the discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: NSG 433, 435L, 476.
Credits: 0
Physical Therapy
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PTR 511 - Kinesiology Kinesiology emphasizes the application of mechanical and physiological principles to the human movement system. Mechanical properties of biological tissue, kinematics, kinetics, muscle actions, and joint structure and function are examined. Students will perform detailed analyses of normal and abnormal movement and alignment of the spine and extremities. Gait and postural analyses also are conducted, with specific attention given to individual joint motion and muscle activity during the swing and stance phases of gait.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 512 - Neuroscience This course is designed to provide the basic foundation of knowledge and facts necessary to pursue further study and practical application of the principles of neurology. The course consists of both lectures and laboratory experiences. Lectures will emphasize principles of neurophysiology, neurotransmitter classification, sensory and motor systems, development and aging. The digital laboratory component explores the neuroanatomy of the internal and external gross morphology of the brain and spinal cord.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 513 - Pathophysiology This is a foundational course in pathophysiology of the major systems of the body and use of pharmacology in the medical management of disease. The format of this course is lecture and problem- based tutorial, an integral aspect of student learning. Each student will spend three hours per week with each selected patient case. The student will understand the incidence, prevalence, etiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, prognosis, medical/surgical and physical therapy management that may be appropriate to treat a variety of conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 514 - Exercise Science Basic principles of exercise physiology are discussed with the focus on applying the principles through exercise prescription. Aerobic and anaerobic training as well as strength training are emphasized. Proper nutrition for a balanced diet and for athletic competitions to maximize an athlete’s potential for success is included. Benefits of exercise to the different systems of the body are discussed. The course will be taught in an interactive and participative manner. Students will be asked to apply information to practical experiences designed to improve their understanding of basic principles through providing exercise programs to community groups. Strategies to enhance the educational environment will include experience log/journal of fitness/wellness performance and nutritional status.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 515 - Evidence in Clinical Practice This course provides students with an opportunity to participate in selected clinics or wellness programs with licensed physical therapists. The purpose of the time in the settings is to make connections between services being provided and evidence in the professional literature to support these services. Students will become able to use professional search engines and literature to answer clinically relevant questions.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 1
PTR 516 - Applied Neuroscience Applied neuroscience takes the concepts and foundational knowledge of Neuroscience and applies these to the study of several common disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The course focuses on the understanding about the location of a CNS lesion or the neurophysiological mechanisms of the underlying disease process. Modified problem-based tutorial sessions will provide a forum for student-facilitated discussions of clinical case studies as well as oral presentation on different neurological disorders. Relationships between anatomy, neurophysiology, and clinical presentations are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 518 - Human Gross Anatomy This course provides detailed exploration of the structures of the body involved with movement. Anatomical structure fundamental to considerations of physical diagnosis of conditions occurring from trauma, disease, impairments, and functional limitations is emphasized. Realizing that physical therapy deals with the movement of the human body, the object of this course is to provide a broad coverage of structure with special emphasis on joints and other aspects of the neuromuscular system.
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Credits: 6
PTR 520 - Professional Issues I This is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide physical therapy students with a comprehensive and current foundation in the issues pertinent to the physical therapy profession. The course will explore the history of the profession, the scope of practice (legal and ethical), and education in the profession. It will introduce the students to professional behavior, including communication and feedback techniques, and the assessment of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the profession from such documents as the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and Core Values of the Profession.
Credits: 3
PTR 521 - Healthcare System This course introduces students to health behaviors, health belief models, healthcare policy making, regulatory issues, and reimbursement in healthcare, preparing them to function in the US healthcare system. The uniqueness of the US healthcare system and international differences among health care systems, medical information issues, roles of medical and health professionals and issues of health care access are stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 522 - Professional Issues II The second in a series of three, this course will build on the foundation provided in the first course and prepares students for their first time clinical experience. Topics addressed include: roles of the PT as a researcher, educator, consultant, advocate, and manager. Application of professional documents, legislation, and policy to these roles will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to concepts of teaching and learning as they apply to clinical education, as well as to patients and other public groups.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 523 - Soft Tissue Techniques This course will provide the students with a basic foundation for hands-on soft tissue assessment and intervention. The student will gain an understanding of the muscular and myofascial system, and how soft tissue interventions can improve a person’s function and well being. The course will be grounded in the fundamentals of Western massage techniques. Other theories and techniques will be explored including Myofascial Release and Muscle Energy Technique. Students discuss current evidence on the different theories and techniques. Palpation of soft tissue and bony landmarks of various regions of the body is included.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 524 - Patient/Client Management I This course introduces the student to a series of courses focused on patient/client management. The patient/client management model as outlined in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice is discussed, as well as the NAGI model. The course includes the interview process with emphasis on history taking and review of systems. Physical therapy foundational clinical skills used across a variety of population settings are emphasized including basic tests and measures, interventions, and assessments. Written medical documentation is introduced.
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Credits: 4
PTR 525 - Pt Patient Client Management II The use of physical agents will be presented within the context of comprehensive patient management and outcomes assessment. Case studies will be utilized to elucidate these concepts. The student will learn physiological effects of energy transfer (thermal, electromagnetic, acoustic, mechanical, and electrical) on body tissues or systems. Interventions include the use of hot/cold agents, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, radiation, and electrical stimulation. Indications, contraindications, and precautions in their application will be covered. Applied exercise physiology principles and therapeutic exercise will be incorporated into this course. Students learn to develop programs that include exercise progression for various areas of the body.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 528 - Clinical Education I This is a full-time eight (8) week supervised clinical educational experience provided in an approved agency. Supervision is provided by a licensed physical therapist who helps the student bridge academic knowledge to actual patient care. The primary emphasis of this experience is to reinforce and practice basic physical therapy skills and professional behavior in direct patient care.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
PTR 615 - Health Promotion and Wellness The students will be exposed to a multitude of various health and wellness programs, and will evaluate each program for appropriateness for general and specific client populations. Health and wellness promotion and prevention will be discussed from a local as well as a global perspective. Principles of exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, sociology, integrative wellness, environment, and other factors of health and wellness, including gender-related considerations, will be discussed as it relates to individuals and the community.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 626 - Cardiopulmonary Management This course addresses Physical Therapy evaluation and interventions of cardiac and pulmonary conditions. The students learn examination skills including heart and lung auscultation, fremitus, and evaluative percussion. Intervention topics include airway clearance techniques and exercise prescription. Indications and contraindications for interventions in patients with significant compromise from diseases affecting these systems are thoroughly discussed. Outcome measures of heart and lung function including EKG, six minute walk test, and pulmonary function tests are addressed in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes Requires successful completion of all prior coursework.
Credits: 4
PTR 627 - Musculoskeletal Management I This course prepares the student to evaluate, diagnose and treat common conditions of the musculoskeletal system. The student will conduct a comprehensive physical examination, including the case history, medical screening, and assessment of impairments of the movement system. Emphasis will be placed on clinical decision-making and integration of information from the clinical examination for the development of an evidence-based plan of care. The patient management model, as presented in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, will serve as an organizational framework for the practice of orthopedic physical therapy in a direct access healthcare environment. The lecture, laboratory, problem-based learning and clinical components of the course are integrated to optimize student learning.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 628 - Differential Diagnosis/Medical Imaging This course prepares the student to practice in a patient-direct access to physical therapy healthcare environment. A review of systems approach to medical screening is presented as an essential aspect of diagnostic process in patient management. This course also provides students with an in-depth understanding of a variety of radiological and medical imaging techniques that are used in diagnosis, including plain film radiology, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and PET scan.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 629 - Musculoskeletal Management II This course is a continuation of Musculoskeletal Management I. The focus of the course is on evidence-based, patient centered care in orthopedic physical therapy. Current systems for classification of musculoskeletal disorders are explored and intervention planning is based on a movement system diagnosis. Patient education, manual therapy, including both thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization techniques, and therapeutic exercise are covered in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 632 - Integumentary Prosthetics Orthotics This course covers integument, prosthetics and orthotics. It encompasses evaluation and intervention of the integumentary system, burns, pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, infections, and individuals with amputations. Knowledge of prosthetics and orthotics will be applied to a variety of client types, across the lifespan. Principles of normal biomechanics, patho-mechanics, physiology, and pathophysiology are used for evaluation and intervention with the patient with vascular, neuromuscular, and/or musculoskeletal compromises. Properties of various materials used in prosthetics and orthotics and the relationship to patient/client functions are explored.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 635 - Clinical Education II This is a full time, eight (8) week, supervised clinical education experience provided in an approved agency. Supervision is provided by a licensed physical therapist. The goal of this experience is to have students manage a variety of patients using the “Guide to Practice” in examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. This course and PTR 636 may be combined into a longer experience, upon approval of the Director of Clinical Education.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
PTR 636 - Clinical Education III This is a full time, eight (8) week supervised clinical educational experience provided in an approved agency. The primary emphasis of this experience is to demonstrate entry-level competency in examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
PTR 650 - Research I Settings Within the series of research courses, students gain an understanding of the research process from identifying a question through all the steps necessary, including the choice of appropriate research methodology, to answer the question in a scientific manner. In this course, students investigate the components of developing a reasonable research question, identifying subjects to investigate, and outlining methodology. By the end of the course, students draft a research proposal, based on scientific literature, related to physical therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 654 - Research II Under direction of research faculty with expertise in chosen area, students refine the research proposal initiated in PTR 650, complete the Human Subjects Review Committee process, outline the project implementation, and develop the timeline for data collection, analysis, and completion.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 659 - Neuromuscular Management I This course will provide the student with an in depth exploration of current theories of CNS development, dysfunction, recovery, and aging. Topics will include current research on brain function, motor development, and specific theoretical models of neurorehabilitation (e.g., sensory integration, motor control, motor learning, neurodevelopmental treatment). Practical application of techniques and problem-solving situations for individuals throughout the lifespan will be provided in the laboratory sections to further illustrate clinical relevance.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 660 - Neuromuscular Management II This course will build on the theories introduced in Neuromuscular I. Additional topics will include evaluation and development of a plan of care including functional training, compensation, home management and adaptation, community and leisure reintegration, appropriate transfer of service, and secondary and tertiary prevention. Evidence will be explored for clinical decision making on appropriate intervention, prognosis, and termination of physical therapy services. Practical application of techniques and problem-solving situations for individuals throughout the lifespan will be provided in the laboratory sections to further illustrate clinical relevance.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 4
PTR 661 - Research III Students will complete the data collection process for a specific research project and begin data analysis. Students will complete the discussion section of the project report.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 710 - Business & Management for the Physical Therapist This course prepares the student for administration and management roles in physical therapy. Emphasis is on interpersonal interactions with health care professionals and effectively applying concepts, theories and principles of leadership and management in the provision of physical therapy services. Strategies to manage human resources effectively are examined. Analysis of financial planning, budgeting and reimbursement methods, continuous quality improvement (CQI) and marketing strategies in physical therapy are integral topics threaded throughout this course. An understanding of individual interpersonal styles and how each style interacts with others is addressed in this course. Management topics addressed include: planning and organizing, directing and controlling, financial management (i.e. budgeting), quality assurance and marketing. Effective human resource management strategies are investigated and analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 712 - Interaction of Disability and Environment This course is designed to develop the physical therapist’s understanding of psychosocial considerations and cultural competence in health care. It entails the use of a systems perspective that values differences and is responsive to diversity at all levels of an organization, i.e., policy, governance, administrative, workforce, provider, and consumer/client. Physical therapy students will be prepared to promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and each other in a culturally diverse work environment. Students should be able to use a variety of methods to collect and utilize accurate demographics, cultural, epidemiological and clinical outcome data for racial and ethnic groups in the service area, and become informed about the ethnic/cultural needs, resources, and assets of the surrounding community.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 721 - Professional Issues III In this final course of the series of professional exploration, students will discuss and debate practice and legislative issues that determine the present and the future of the Physical Therapy profession. Many of the issues discussed will emerge from situations that the students have experienced in clinical education. Students will explore a variety of APTA documents and develop a vision, and life long learning plan based on those documents. PTR 721 will also serve as a vehicle for the students to familiarize themselves with licensure requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTR 725 - Clinical Education IV This course provides the opportunity for students to apply the clinical skills they have acquired in an array of settings to underserved populations utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Students learn through facilitated interdisciplinary groups and supervised clinical practice to identify the needs of underserved individuals and their families. Once the needs are identified through screening and evaluation, students are guided to identify the types of interventions most likely to meet the clients’ needs in an interdisciplinary setting.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 726 - Clinical Education V This is a full time, eight (8) week culminating clinical education course. For this experience, students are encouraged to select a practice setting addressing the needs of more complex or unique clients. Experiences include, but are not limited to: evaluation and intervention, interdisciplinary team planning, client education, consultation, and clinical research. Students are expected to practice at entry level with supervision.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 6
PTR 728 - Advanced Physical Therapy Elective Opportunity for advanced study in a specific area of physical therapy. Topics and requirements vary accordingly.
Prerequisites & Notes Requires successful completion of all prior coursework.
Credits: 3
PTR 760 - Research IV Data analysis and reporting of results is completed; draft of manuscript completed.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 2
PTR 761 - Research V During this course, students prepare a professional research poster for dissemination to faculty, local providers and students. They complete an abstract, suitable for submission to a professional conference.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Credits: 3
PTU 304 - Professional Issues I This is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide physical therapy students with a comprehensive and current foundation in the issues pertinent to the physical therapy profession. The course will explore the history of the profession, the scope of practice (legal and ethical), and education in the profession. It will introduce the students to professional behavior, including communication and feedback techniques, and the assessment of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the profession from such documents as the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and Core Values of the Profession.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: R
Credits: 4
Social Work
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SWK 204 - PII Social Problems (Perspectives II course) How do we know something is a social problem? This course will examine how situations become constructed as social problems in the public mind as well as the extent, causes, and possible solutions of selected current social problems such as poverty, inequality, militarism, and environmental destruction.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: SOC 101 Cross-listed with SOC 204. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 222 - Introduction to Social Work Overview of the various fields of practice, and the role and function of the social worker in specific agency settings. The course emphasizes the evolution and philosophy of social work, and the profession’s knowledge base, skills, and values. Classroom lectures and text materials are supplemented with agency field trips, and presentations by social work professionals. Prerequisite to all other social work courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AB. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 300G - Social Work and Human Diversity This course will provide theoretical content about groups which have been subjected to oppression, and those which are emerging into new social roles with greater freedom and visibility. Theory, knowledge, and discussion are intended to help students grow in their personal understanding of self and of diversity in our global society. The intention is that growth will increase student sensitivity, thus enabling students to be responsible and proactive professional and global citizens.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABR. Women and Gender Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 304 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I First of two courses in the Human Behavior and Social Environment sequence. Provides a multidimensional perspective on human behavior, focusing on the influences of the biological, psychological, spiritual and social-cultural processes. Explores person-in-environment focus and human behavior theoretical perspectives. Emphasizes the reciprocal nature of the interactions among persons and their environments as well as diversity of the human experience. Considers implications for practice.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ACHR Prereqs: PSY 102, SOC 101.
Credits: 3
SWK 305 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II Covers the life course from conception through late adulthood and death. Focuses upon the synergistic influences of biological, psychological, spiritual, physical, and sociocultural forces on human development. Provides a multidimensional perspective on human development and behavior based on theory and research. Examines contemporary challenges relevant to understanding human development at various life course phases and the potential for human resilience. Emphasizes human diversity and the reciprocal nature of interactions among individuals, families, and other systems in a multicultural society.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABHR. Women and Gender Studies course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 309G - Human Rights/Social Justice (Global course) This course discusses the United Nations’ “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” and its effects in the global community. Links between human rights and social justice are explored, as are ways in which social structures shape our lives and world. Historical and theoretical perspectives of human rights and social justice are studied. The course outlines the influence of social ecology and its relationship to culture, diversity, oppression, and equality. Students learn to become active participants in promoting justice in a global community.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AB Prereqs: PI Social Sciences.
Credits: 3
SWK 323 - Health/Mental Health This course focuses on an ecological perspective for helping professionals practicing in health and mental health care. The etiology of mental disorders, the psychosocial traits and behavioral coping of consumers diagnosed with mental disorders according to the DSM-IV-TR and evaluation of this classification, cultural factors in the determination of health and mental health, and the environment factors in the formation and classification of mental disorders, health and well-being will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AB.
Credits: 3
SWK 330 - SWK, Religion, Spirituality and Health In 21st Century As a cultural universal, the importance of religion and spirituality in shaping belief systems, perceptions, culture, and approaches to health and wellness has long been recognized. The clients of helping professionals hold religious and spiritual beliefs that play significant roles in their psychological development, environment, and life processes. This course examines the ways in which these beliefs influence individuals, families, small groups, communities, and program development and implementation. Psychosocial issues and perceptions of health, illness, and well-being are explored from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv codes: B.
Credits: 3
SWK 341 - Special Topics in Social Work A specific topic is covered reflecting the interests of students and instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: C Special/Selected Topic. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 352 - Social Work Research Methods This course emphasizes familiarity with the scientific method and essential aspects of social research methodology in both the qualitative and quantitative traditions. The course is designed to provide students with a foundation of research knowledge that integrates the relevance of values and ethics. Research methods and evaluation skills at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels are addressed; service learning is typically incorporated. The course also explores linkages between social research and practice; critical philosophical and methodological issues; and issues of diversity and oppression within the research context.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: ABH Prereq: SOC 101 or SWK 304.
Credits: 3
SWK 363 - The Role of Father in Child Development Just a few decades ago fathers were termed “occasional mother substitutes” and were rarely the subject of psychological inquiry. Today, there is greater recognition of the role of the father both at the societal level and within the scientific community. Utilizing the concepts of sex typing and masculinity as an initial foundaion, this course will cover a wide range of topics on fatherhood/fathering.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Code: B.
Credits: 3
SWK 383 - Social Work Methods I/Field Experience I Social Work Practice I is the first in a series of three social work practice courses. Students learn the social work generalist practitioner model and engage in evidence-based practice. The course introduces the NASW Code of Ethics and is focused on providing students with engagement and assessment knowledge, theory, and skills across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. Field Experience I requires a minimum of six hours weekly of supervised work in a social service agency.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: SWK 222 SWK 304. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 4
SWK 384 - Social Work Methods II/Field Experience II Social Work Practice II is the second of three courses in the practice sequence, which prepare students for generalist practice with systems of various sizes. Students learn the social work generalist practitioner model and engage in evidence-based practice. The course is focused on providing students with planning and intervention, knowledge, theory, and skills across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. Field Experience II requires a minimum of six hours weekly of supervised work in a social service agency.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: SWK 222 SWK 304 SWK 383. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 4
SWK 404 - Social Services and Social Policy This course is designed to provide students with (a) an in-depth understanding of the development of social welfare policies in the US (b) Familiarity with some international policies and (c) the skills necessary to analyze the impact of social policies and social programs generated from them. Social policy is analyzed from a historical and philosophical perspective, within the framework of the social principles of social and economic justice. This course explore’s social policies in the context of social and economic justice and social work practice, especially the role of the social worker as a change agent and advocate.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: A Prereq: SWK 222 SWK 304 SWK 305 SWK 383 SWK 384 Coreq: SWK 483. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
SWK 452 - Senior Integrative Seminar Taken concurrently with Swk 484. Provides a comprehensive orientation to field experience and plays a supportive role for students in practicum. Emphasizes the linkages between social work practice, all other social work curriculum areas, and the liberal arts while providing critical reflection, analysis and synthesis of field experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: SWK 222 SWK 300 SWK 304 SWK 305 SWK 309 SWK 352 SWK 383 SWK 384 SWK 404 Coreq: SWK 484. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 470 - Professional Ethics Ethical behavior is rooted in moral philosophy. This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate an in-depth ability to apply ethical theory, rank-ordering, and ethical reasoning to ethical dilemmas in professional practice by examining moral philosophy and critically reflecting on one’s own value system. Course content will highlight contemporary professional issues in human services settings (e.g. confidentiality, privileged communication, boundaries, conflict of interest, dual and multiple relationships) as well as examining contemporary moral issues of interest to students (e.g. death penalty).
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Code: B.
Credits: 3
SWK 483 - Social Work Methods III Offered in the fall of senior year, building on knowledge, values, and skills learned in Practice I and II. The course focuses on strategies and techniques used to intervene in social issues at the organizational and community levels. The process of intervention will be studied through an expansion of student’s knowledge of macro-level social change strategies. An opportunity for a service learning component may be included to augment course content.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: SWK 222 SWK 304 SWK 305 SWK 383 SWK 384 Coreq: SWK 404. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall
Credits: 3
SWK 484 - Field Instruction-Practicum A supervised block placement in a social service setting appropriate to the student’s knowledge and skills in social work practice. Field instruction totals a minimum of 400 hours.
Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: AF Prereq: SWK 222 SWK 300 SWK 309 SWK 304 SWK 305 SWK 352 SWK 383 SWK 384 SWK 404 SWK 483 Coreq: SWK 452 Additional course fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 6
SWK 485 - Independent Study Intensive reading/study/experience, or research project, in an area of interest and concern to the student in social work.
Prerequisites & Notes Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 486 - Independent Study Intensive reading/study/experience, or research project in an area of interest and concern to the student in social work.
Prerequisites & Notes Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
SWK 499 - Social Work Comprehensive Only S/U Grading. Pull the U.
Prerequisites & Notes Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring
Credits: 0
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