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OTR 318L - Lab Functional Analysis and Modification II
This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 318 in which students have the opportunity to interact with and analyze adaptive equipment Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*318.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*318. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 320 - Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
This course will promote reflection on standards of practice and ethical dilemmas that are faced in OT. Clinical reasoning for addressing professional issues will be emphasized. Students will be prompted to view their profession as part of an inter-professional team, and to internalize responsibilities and strategies for ongoing professional growth. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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OTR 400 - Level I Fieldwork and Seminar (I)
This course, taken with OTR 420 Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing Disorders, OTR 422 Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention II: Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic Disorders, and OTR 428 Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention III: Psychosocial Disorders involves participation in OT in the on-campus Clinic or community. Students will meet to discuss academic and practice connections. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*420 and/or OTR*422 and/or OTR*428.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. OTR*420 and/or OTR*422 and/or OTR*428. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 420 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing Disorders
This course presents the theories, assessments, practical applications, and research associated with the effectiveness of sensory integration used in occupational therapy intervention across the ifespan. Emphasis is on the foundations necessary for using this approach, and explaining it to others. Analysis of literature examining evidence for its use is included. Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420L, OTR*420C. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420L, OTR*420C. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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OTR 420C - Clinic Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing Disorders
This course is the clinical portion of OTR 420 in which students apply knowledge and skills from lecture and lab to evaluation and intervention of assigned clients at on-campus clinic. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*420, OTR*420L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*420, OTR*420L. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 420L - Lab Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing Disorders
This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 420 in which students have the opportunity to practice skills and evaluation tools and apply them via case studies or faculty demonstrations. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*420, OTR*420C.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prereq: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*420, OTR*420C. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 422 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention II: Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic Disorders
This course integrates information from neuroscience and pathophysiology towards understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of nervous system disorders. Labs will incorporate OT assessment and treatment for restoring occupational performance. Literature on treatment efficacy will be discussed. Level I fieldwork will provide application opportunities, and exposure to interdisciplinary intervention. Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*422L, OTR*422C.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*422L, OTR*422C. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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OTR 422C - Clinic Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention II: Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic Disorders
This course is the clinical portion of OTR 422 in which students apply knowledge and skills from lecture and lab to evaluation and intervention of assigned clients at on-campus clinic. Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Clinic associated OTR*422. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422L. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 422L - Lab Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention II: Neurodevelopmental and Neurologic Disorders
This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 422 in which students have the opportunity to practice skills and evaluation tools and apply them via case studies or faculty demonstrations. Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422C.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422C. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 424 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention IV: Physical and Orthopedic Disorders
This course examines OT practice pertaining to physical and orthopedic conditions including amputations, burns, arthritis, and upper extremity disorders. Impact on performance will be analyzed. Labs will incorporate making splints, orthotics, and fitting and operating orthoses and prostheses. Literature examining effectiveness will be reviewed. Level I fieldwork provides practical experiences. Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424L, OTR*424C. Note: students enrolling in OTR*434 must take either OTR*424 or OTR*426.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424L, OTR*424C. Note: students enrolling in OTR*434 must take either OTR*424 or OTR*426. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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OTR 424C - Clinic Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention IV: Physical and Orthopedic Disorders
This course is the clinical portion of OTR 424 in which students apply knowledge and skills from lecture and lab to evaluation and intervention of assigned clients at on-campus clinic. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424, OTR*424L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424, OTR*424L. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 424L - Lab Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention IV: Physical and Orthopedic Disorders
This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 424 in which students have the opportunity to practice skills and evaluation tools and apply then via case studies or faculty demonstrations. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424, OTR*424C.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Coreq: OTR*424, OTR*424C. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 426 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention V: Cognitive/Perceptual Disorders
This course addresses the evaluation and treatment of developmental and acquired cognitive/perceptual disorders and their impact on occupational performance. In labs, students learn assessments and interventions for developmental disabilities, visual perceptual dysfunction, and head injuries. Literature examining the efficacy of OT treatment is included. Level I fieldwork incorporates further application. Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426L, OTR*426C. Note: students enrolling in OTR*434 must take either OTR*424 or OTR*426.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426L, OTR*426C. Note: students enrolling in OTR*434 must take either OTR*424 or OTR*426. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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OTR 426C - Clinic, Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention V: Cognitive/Perceptual Disorders
This course is the clinical portion of OTR 426 in which students apply knowledge and skills from lecture and lab to evaluation and intervention of assigned clients at on-campus clinic. Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426, OTR*426L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426, OTR*426L. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 426L - Lab, Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention V: Cognitive/Perceptual Disorders
This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 426 in which students have the opportunity to practice skills and evaluation tools and apply them via case studies or faculty demonstrations. Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426, OTR*426C.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426, OTR*426C. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 428 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention III: Psychosocial Disorders
This course builds upon information from PSY 323: Abnormal Psychology and applies it to OT evaluation and treatment for individuals with psychosocial disorders. Role playing, case studies and clinical reasoning assist in formulating interventions for enhancing occupational performance. Level I fieldwork provides experiential learning with clients with mental health needs. Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*428C.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture, lab, and clinical components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*428C. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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OTR 428C - Clinic Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Psychosocial Disorders
This course is the laboratory and clinic portion of OTR 428 in which students have the opportunity to practice skills and evaluation tools and apply them via case studies, faculty demonstrations and clinical opportunities at Rochester Psychiatric Center. Course Codes: AF. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*428.
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Course Codes: AF. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*428. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OTR 430 - Health Policy and Administration
A historical and contemporary overview of the nature, organization, and functions of health care in the US is provided. Cultural, political, social, legal, economic, policy, and ethical issues in delivering services are emphasized. Leadership and management in various environments are examined. An overview of electronic healthcare information systems is included. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*428.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*428. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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OTR 434 - Level I Fieldwork and Seminar (II)
This course, taken with OTR 424: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation & Intervention IV: Physical & Orthopedic Disabilities; or OTR 426: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation & Intervention V: Cognitive/Perceptual Disorders; involves clinical hands-on participation in OT. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424 or OTR*426.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*424 or OTR*426. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 500 - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II A
This first supervised internship is designed to develop professional skills consistent with the profession’s ethics and standards. It involves applying academic knowledge to the provision of OT to children or adults in the community. Students will gain experience in evaluation and treatment of individuals with various disorders and performance deficits. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*501.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*501. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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OTR 501 - Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Seminar A
This seminar will provide the opportunity for students to become knowledgeable about the expectations and requirements for Level II fieldwork. Professional behavior standards for fieldwork will be critically examined. Objectives and AOTA forms required for the evaluation of fieldwork will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*500.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*500. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 510 - Research I: Project Proposal Development
Students apply knowledge from Psychology 200: Statistics and Research Methods and the information from OT courses to develop a written research proposal. The course contains two parts: (a) didactic portion in which parts of the research proposal are discussed; (b) portion in which students work in small groups with their research advisor. Guidance is provided in refining a research question relevant to OT, conducting a literature review, developing a research design, identifying participants, developing consent forms, and completing an application for the Human Subjects Research Committee. By the end of the course students are expected to have completed a first draft of their research proposal and submitted their application to the Human Subjects Research Committee. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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OTR 511 - Research Project Proposal Writing I
This course immediately follows Research I: Project Proposal Development. In OTR 511 students will be provided individualized guidance from an OT faculty member for expanding and organizing their literature review and refining their research proposal. If necessary, modifications will be made to their Human Subjects Research Committee application so that it is ready for (re) submission in September. The schedule for the sessions will be set for times that are mutually available for the faculty mentor and the student. Face to face, telephone, or on-line communication will occur on a regular basis that guides the student in the process of successfully completing components of the proposal. Students will be expected to submit the required written components of the proposal to their research project research advisor on the times and dates that are specified by their research advisor. If approval has been received from the Human Subjects Research Committee, the students can begin data collection, under the supervision of their research advisor. Prerequisite: OTR*510. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: OTR*510. Additional course fee required. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 512 - Research Project Proposal Writing II
This course will allow for the continuation of the research project implementation. Individualized guidance is provided for organizing and implementing the data gathering process. By the end of the course students are expected to have data collection completed. Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 513 - Research Project Implementation and Analysis III
During this course students will complete data collection and analysis, under the guidance of a research advisor or a statistician. Software for analysis of quantitative or qualitative data will be used. Students begin to interpret the results and to formulate conclusions based on their findings. Literature review should be updated as needed. Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511, OTR*512. Corequisite: OTR*514.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511, OTR*512. Corequisite: OTR*514. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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OTR 514 - Research II: Writing and Presentation
Students will complete analysis of their research, discuss findings and relate it to previous studies. They will summarize their results in a poster displayed at CARS and /or the OT/PT Research Symposium. During the poster session, students will discuss their research and answer questions from peers and faculty from Nazareth College and professionals from the community. Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511, OTR*512 Corequisite: OTR*513.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511, OTR*512 Corequisite: OTR*513. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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OTR 516 - Contemporary Issues in Interprofessional Team Practice
This course provides students in various health and education programs with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be inter-professional team members. Students learn core values and competencies from multiple professions, which prepares them for collaborative practice. It covers research and theories that guide effective team development and problem solving. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses. Typical term cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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OTR 518 - Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy
This hybrid graduate course includes leadership-related content and functions performed by occupational therapy supervisors and managers. Making decisions, problem solving, managing personnel, communicating, measuring performance and competency, promoting evidence-based practice, developing and evaluating programs, and improving the quality of occupational therapy services are emphasized. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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OTR 530 - Inter-Professional Health and Wellness
Health and wellness promotion and prevention will be examined from a local and global perspective. Exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, sociology, integrative wellness, environment, gender-related considerations and other factors of health and wellness will be discussed as they relate to individuals and the community. Special attention will be given to ergonomics. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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OTR 550 - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II B
This second supervised internship is designed to develop professional skills consistent with the profession’s ethics and standards. It involves applying academic knowledge to the provision of OT to children or adults in the community. Students will gain experience in evaluation and treatment of individuals with various disorders and performance deficits. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*551.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*551. Typical term cycle: Fall and Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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OTR 551 - Level II Fieldwork Seminar
This seminar provides the opportunity for students to discuss experiences, issues, and challenges related to fieldwork, and to make connections between academics and practice. Discussions allow students to further understand the similarities, differences, and diversities that exist in delivering OT services in various settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*550.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*550. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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OCL 283 - Internship
Pre-professional guided learning experience with the student spending at least 5 weeks for a total of at least 50 hours of time at an internship site. Students complete a site agreement, learning goals, and a reflective paper. Performance and site evaluations occur at the end of the semester. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: B. 50 hours of field work required. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: B. 50 hours of field work required. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OCL 285 - Summer Opportunities in Activities of Research and Scholarship
SOARS Research Experience includes a 10 week experience under the mentorship of an approved faculty mentor. Research experience may be completed on or off campus. The experience should result in a presentation at the Annual CARS celebration. Course codes: I. Permission of Instructor and Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: B. 50 hours of field work required. Permission of Instructor and Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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OCL 301 - DC Internship
Semester spent participating in the Washington Internship Institute program. Additional course fee required. Permission of Washington Internship Institute Director in Center for Life’s Work required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Permission of Washington Internship Institute Director in Center for Life’s Work required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3 to 15
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OCL 373 - Research Exploration
Research Exploration includes 50 hours of experience plus assignments. Research experience may be completed on or off campus. A faculty mentor or off campus research mentor will determine project expectations and provide mentorship. The academic assignments will include seminar and presentation at Annual CARS celebration. SPARK-eligible course. Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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OCL 383 - Career and Professional Exploration
One credit SPARK internship course. Requirements: 50 hours of experience plus assignments (academic portion completed online). Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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OCL 401 - Disney Internship
Semester spent participating in the Disney College Program. Permission of Disney College Program liaison is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Disney College Program liaison is required. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3 to 12
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OCL 472 - Research Experience
Research Experience includes 120 hours of experience plus assignments. Research experience may be completed on or off campus. A faculty mentor or off campus research mentor will determine project expectations and provide mentorship. The academic assignments will include seminar and presentation at Annual CARS celebration. SPARK-eligible course. Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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OCL 482 - Exploratory Internship
Three credits internship course for SPARK grant recipients. Requirements: 120 hours of on-site experience plus assignments (academic portion completed online). Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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OCL 483 - Interdisciplinary Internship I
This course is designed to provide academic internship credit for students who are pursuing an internship in an area outside of their major or program. Internships are a practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. All college policies related to internships apply. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1 to 15
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OCL 484 - Interdisciplinary Internship II
This course is designed to provide academic internship credit for students who are pursuing an internship in an area outside of their major or program. Internships are a practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. All college policies related to internships apply. Permission of Internship Director required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1 to 15
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PAJ 201 - Peace and Justice
Contemporary peace and justice issues viewed from a variety of religious and ethical perspectives. Topics: defining peace and justice; wealth and poverty; nationalism and ethnic - racial - religious diversity; gender; sexual orientation; nonviolence. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Crosslisted with RES 381.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Crosslisted with RES 381. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 202 - Conflict Resolution
This course introduces the theory and practice of conflict resolution in contexts ranging from interpersonal to international conflict. The nature of conflict and its resolution, including the nature of power and violence, are explored. Specific techniques of conflict resolution are addressed, including negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and victim-offender reconciliation. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 444 - Nonviolence Literature, History & Philosophy
Explores the theory and practice of nonviolence as a route to peace and justice by examining the writings of major practitioners and theorists of nonviolence, including Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Leo Tolstoy, Dorothy Day, and Gene Sharp. Considers spiritual and secular approaches and nonviolence. Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: RES 333 or PAJ 201.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: RES 333 or PAJ 201. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 483 - Peace and Justice Internship I
Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 484 - Peace and Justice Internship II
Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Internship Director required. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 485 - Independent Study
Intensive reading and study in an area of peace and justice of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 486 - Independent Study
Intensive reading and study in an area of peace & justice of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PAJ 499 - Peace and Justice Comprehensive
Comprehensive exam. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PHL 210 - Ethics
Ethics is the field of philosophy that examines the reasoning behind our considerations of actions as right and wrong and of persons as good and bad. Some of the questions this course will attempt to answer include: What is morality?What does it mean to live a good life? What role should cultural context, desire, motivation, and individual responsibility play in deciding right from wrong? Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PHL 222 - Philosophy of Art
An introduction to some of the many philosophical issues that surround art and the aesthetic through an examination of the following topics: historical and modern conceptions of the aesthetic, the relationship between the arts and society, expression and creativity, and understanding and interpreting art. Differences between art, craft, entertainment, the aesthetic and the beautiful will be explored. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 224 - The Philosophy of Religion
Philosophical investigations of issues surrounding religious beliefs, ideas and practices. Topics may include the relation between faith and reason, the question of the existence of God, questions about immortality, the reality of evil and the reality of miracles. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with RES 393.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Cross listed with RES*393. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 230G - Asian Philosophy
In this course, we will consider what various Asian philosophies have had to say about the following questions: Can Asian Philosophy be distinguished from other kinds of philosophy? What is real? What can we know about reality? What is the nature of the self? Is human nature good or bad? How should we live? Pre-req: PHL.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Pre-req: PHL.Q*101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 233 - Ethics, Health and Wellness
Philosophical issues concerning health and wellness: defining health and wellness; mind and body in holistic conceptions of medicine; meaning and purpose as elements in the definition of wellness; intellectual and spiritual well-being as belonging to wellness. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: BR. Pre-req: PHL.Q*101 Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 234 - Philosophy and Film
This course explores traditional philosophical questions presented through the medium of film. Students will consider ethical, political, and metaphysical issues presented cinematically. Additionally students will consider new philosophical issues about film ethics, ontology, and epistemology. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: BR. Pre-req: PHL.Q*101 Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 236 - Philosophy of Sex, Love and Friendship
This course will explore the themes of sex, love, and friendship from a philosophical perspective. It will consider both classical and modern approaches to sexual norms and ethics, pornography, feministic politcs, social policy, erotic and agapic love, and the bonds we have with friends and family. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: BR. Pre-req: PHL.Q*101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 272 - The Philosophy of Science
An examination of the foundations and workings of scientific theory and practice. Topics may include the internal and external virtues of scientific theories, explanation, the role of observation in science, scientific discovery, theory change and the social construction of science. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 280 - Feminist Philosophy
Explores the views and theories of selected feminists of both the past and the present. Topics of discussions may include theories of knowledge, critiques of science, of history, and of philosophy. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 285 - 20th Century Women Philosophers
An introduction to the important and noteworthy contributions of three twentieth century women philosophers, Simone Weil, Edith Stein and Hannah Arendt. All those of Jewish descent, tried to come to terms with issues of modern oppression, faith, knowledge, the concept of the person, liberty, totalitarian tactics of dehumanization and the human condition itself. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Satisfies Womens Studies Minor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Satisfies Womens Studies Minor. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 290 - Existentialism
Often conceived less as a philosophy and more as a revolt against the traditional philosophy, existentialism is pre-occupied with such themes as the relation between the individual and society, the significance of human choice, the significance of suffering in human life, the reality of death and the relation between existence and absurdity. Readings from such authors as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Kafka, Camus, and Dostoyevsky. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 301 - History I: Ancient-Medieval
Discussions of central metaphysical and epistemological problems from the pre-Socratics through such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.
Credits: 3
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PHL 302 - History II: Modern-Contemporary
This course explores ideas from the history of philosophy in both the modern and contemporary periods. It examines questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, God, morality, and the meaning of existence. The course will investigate philosophical movements such as rationalism, empiricism, idealism, existentialism, and phenomenology. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.
Credits: 3
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PHL 303 - Political Philosophy: Plato to Machiavelli
An introduction to ideas of prominent political philosophers of western civilization beginning with Plato and ending with Machiavelli. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli and others. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with PSC*303.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with PSC*303. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 312 - Ethics
Ethics is the field of philosophy that examines the reasoning behind our considerations of actions as right and wrong and of persons as good and bad. Some of the questions this course will attempt to answer include: What is morality? What does morality require of us in our daily lives? What does it mean to live a good life? What role should cultural context, desire, motivation, and individual responsibility play in deciding what is right and what is wrong? Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PHL 317 - Modern Political Philosophy
The course examines major figures in modern political philosophy, addressing such issues as the origins of government, private property, and the market, as well as the ideals of individual liberty, equality, and toleration. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Burke, Mill, Wollstonecraft, and Marx. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science, or HIS.Q 103 and PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PSC 317. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science, or HIS.Q 103 and PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PSC 317. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 360 - Metaphysics: Nature & Reality
Investigations in the science of being as being, including fundamental questions about the nature of reality and the existence of God. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Leibniz, Heidegger and others. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 370 - The Philosophy of Mind
Philosophical problems and puzzles about mind, body, soul and self (Are you a mind? Or have you a mind? Are you a body? Have you a soul? Have you a self?) as these appear in writings from Plato and Aristotle through to Descartes, William James and Wittgenstein. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 375G - The Liberal Arts
In this course, students will be asked to think deeply about the value, meaning, and importance of the liberal arts to their education and within their own lives. They will explore modern conceptions of the liberal arts, the history of the liberal arts, and cross-cultural ideas about liberal learning. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Cross-listed with LST*375G and MUS 375G.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Cross-listed with LST*375G and MUS 375G. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 380 - Philosophy Through Literature
An investigation of literary treatments of philosophical themes with special attention to the relation between ‘form’ and ‘content’ in various approaches to philosophical problems. Readings from poets, philosophers, novelists and essayists. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Cross-listed as ENGL 380.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Satisfies Womens Studies Minor. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 390 - American Philosophy
An introduction to classical American philosophy and those thinkers who between 1870 and 1940 developed a philosophy that is unique to the United States. The defining movement in classical American philosophy is called pragmatism. Course will evaluate the pragmatic conception of truth and how it relates to the notion of pure experience, the individual and the community, science, morality, loyalty, the transcendental, and education. Readings from Emerson, Peirce, James, Royce, and Dewey. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 401 - Philosophy Seminar
Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course. A Philosophy Seminar (401, 402, 403) is offered every spring semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course. A Philosophy Seminar (401, 402, 403) is offered every spring semester. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 402 - Philosophy Seminar
Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 403 - Philosophy Seminar
Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 404 - Philosophy Seminar
Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one other Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one other Philosophy course. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 433 - Selected Topics in Philosophy
Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 434 - Selected Topics in Philosophy
Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional course in philosophy (or special permission from the instructor).
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional course in philosophy (or special permission from the instructor). Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 435 - Selected Areas History of Philosophy
Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 436 - Selected Areas History of Philosophy
Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PHL 485 - Independent Study
For students who have completed at least nine credit hours in philosophy. Concentrated study of areas agreed upon between student and instructor; readings, tutorials. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PHL 486 - Independent Study
For students who have completed at least nine credit hours in philosophy. Concentrated study of areas agreed upon between the student and instructor; readings, tutorials. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PHL 499 - Philosophy Comprehensive
Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AF. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PHL.Q 101 - Philosophical Inquiry
(PEQ Philosophy) An introduction to Aristotelian and Stoic logic with a view to understanding the role of logic in philosophical inquiry. Particular sections of this course will explore the relationships that philosophy, logic, and inquiry have to Greek tragedy, science, human happiness, or fundamental questions about human nature, among others. Course Codes: ABR. This PEQ course counts as a Global course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 485 - Independent Study
Advanced study in physical therapy arranged by the individual student with a faculty member in a field of their special interest.
Prerequisites & Notes
Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*511L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*511L. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 512 - Neuroscience
This course provides 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 emphasize principles of neurophysiology, neurotransmitter classification, sensory and motor systems, development and aging. The laboratory component explores the neuroanatomy of the internal and external gross morphology of the brain and spinal cord. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*512L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*512L. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 513 - Pathophysiology
This course examines the effects of pathological and age-related changes of organ systems on health and human movement. Conditions discussed represent those frequently encountered by Physical Therapists working in inpatient, outpatient, and home health care settings. Basic pharmacological principles, pharmacology, and medical terminology are included in course content. Students will be expected to apply the foundational knowledge from this course throughout future courses in the Physical Therapy curriculum. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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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 for the general population, as well as for athletic competitions to maximize an athlete’s potential for success, is included. Exercise indications and contraindications for various diagnoses are reviewed. The course will be taught in an interactive and participative manner. Students will be asked to apply information to improve their understanding of basic principles through providing exercise programs to peers and case scenarios. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*514L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*514L. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 515 - Evidence in Clinical Practice
This is the foundational research course in which students gain an understanding of the use of research in physical therapy. Students learn the importance of evidence based practice, with exposure to literature searches and critical reading of the literature. Research designs are compared and contrasted for level of evidence and usefulness to answer clinical questions. Statistical concepts such as sampling, assignment, levels of measurement, bias control, reliability, validity, power, clinically important difference and more, are applied and discussed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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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 on different neurological disorders. Relationships between anatomy, neurophysiology, and clinical presentations are emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 517 - Integrated Clinical Education Experience I
This is the first course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in the field of physical therapy. Emphasis in this course is on professional behavior, interpersonal communication, documentation, and basic examination and intervention procedures. Students will implement these skills in community and campus clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 518 - Human Gross Anatomy
This course provides detailed exploration of the structures of the body involved with movement. Anatomical structure fundamental to 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 anatomical structure with special emphasis on joints and other aspects of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal system. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*518L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*518L. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 6
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PTR 519 - Integrated Clinical Education Experience II
This is the second course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in the field of physical therapy. Emphasis is on continued development of professional behavior, interpersonal communication, documentation, and interpretation of basic examination and intervention procedures. Students will implement these skills in community and campus clinical experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 522 - Professional Development II
The second in a series of three courses related to professional issues, this course reviews professionalism beyond the classroom: Mock HOD, ethical decision making, communication, professional behaviors, PT/PTA working relations, and professional development including residencies. In addition, 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 and recognize international differences among health care systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 2
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PTR 523 - Soft Tissue Techniques
This course provides 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 is grounded in the fundamentals of Western massage techniques. Other soft tissue and myofascial theories and techniques will be explored. 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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*523L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*523L. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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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 and ICF 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. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*524L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*524L. Term offering cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 525 - 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 students 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, aquatic therapy, traction, compression, radiation, light energy and electrical stimulation. Indications, contraindications, and precautions in their application will be covered. Applied examination techniques, gait and posture will be incorporated into this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR*525L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: PTR 525L. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 528 - Clinical Education I
This is a full-time seven (7) 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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. SUMMER A OFFERING.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. SUMMER A OFFERING. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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PTR 530 - Special Topics: Level I Pediatric Kids Club
This is the first course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in pediatric physical therapy. Emphasis in this course is on professional behavior, communication with children and parents/guardians, application of knowledge of normal development, behavior management strategies, and running a wellness/enrichment group session. Students will implement these skills in a community-based recreational program for children with special health care needs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 598 - Contemporary Issues in Interprofessional Team Practice
The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students in various health and education programs with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be effective as inter-professional team members. Students are introduced to core values and competencies derived from multiple professions, which prepares them for collaborative practice in diverse settings. This course covers research and theories that guide effective team development and interactive problem solving. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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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. Health and wellness promotion and prevention will be discussed from a local as well as a global perspective. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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