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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Health and Human Services
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Dean (Interim): Cathy S. Rasmussen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
The School of Health and Human Services includes programs in communication sciences and disorders, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, and social work and is associated with programs in music therapy, gerontology, and pre-medical and pre-dental preparation.
The School’s diverse health profession programs draw students looking for meaningful health and allied-health 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 the on-campus clinics within the York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute, and in a variety of off-campus clinical settings.
With thorough classroom training and extensive real-world experience, students from the School of Health and Human Services are well prepared for graduate school, or to provide the best possible care for their clients/patients and to face the varied challenges of their professions.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Academic Program in:
Combined Program
CSD 101 - Introduction to the Professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Introduction to the study of communication sciences and disorders and the professions that serve individuals with disorders of speech, language, and hearing. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Course Codes: CR. CSD majors only. Non-majors must have department permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CR. CSD majors only. Non-majors must have department permission. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 132 - Speech and Language Acquisition Development and use of speech and language in children from infancy through school-age. Exploration of phonological, morphological, syntactical, semantic and pragmatic aspects of language development as well as factors influencing development. Course codes: AC. CSD majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. CSD majors only. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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. Course Codes: AC.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 231 - Anatomy of the Speech Mechanism Anatomy and physiology of the basic systems involved in speech, language and swallowing, including the respiratory, phonatory (larynx), articulatory, and neurological systems. Course Codes: ACH.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACH. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 232 - Speech Science Physiological bases of speech production, including investigation of the link between articulation and the acoustic characteristics of speech. Includes instrumental analysis of the physical, physiological and acoustic parameters of the speech act. Course Codes: AC. Prereq: CSD 231.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Prereq: CSD 231. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 252 - Psycholinguistics Introduction to language and the psychology of language use, especially how people produce and understand messages. Topics include: speech perception, words and meanings, sentence and discourse processing, speech production, language acquisition, reading, and bilingualism. Course Codes: ACR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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. CSD majors have priority for registering for this course. All non-majors interested must email registrar@naz.edu for the upcoming term. We maintain a list in the order that requests are received. Students will receive an email confirmation on registration or waitlist status after CSD majors have completed their registration. Course Codes: CR.
Prerequisites & Notes CSD majors have priority for registering for this course. All non-majors interested must email registrar@naz.edu for the upcoming term. We maintain a list in the order that requests are received. Students will receive an email confirmation on registration or waitlist status after CSD majors have completed their registration. Course Codes: CR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 254 - American Sign Language II Continues the study of ASL linguistic features, vocabulary, syntax, and conceptually appropriate idiomatic usage. This course is conducted entirely in ASL to enhance students’ expressive and receptive language skills. Deaf Culture and current issues in the American Deaf community will also be emphasized. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: CSD*253.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: CSD*253. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 255 - American Sign Language III Advanced study of ASL linguistic features, vocabulary, syntax, and idiomatic usage. This course is conducted entirely in ASL to enhance students’ expressive and receptive language skills. Deaf Culture and current issues in the American Deaf community are included, as well as participation in Deaf cultural events in the area. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite CSD*254 or equivalent.
Prerequisites & Notes CSD majors have priority for registering for this course. All non-majors interested must email registrar@naz.edu for the upcoming term. We maintain a list in the order that requests are received. Students will receive an email confirmation on registration or waitlist status after CSD majors have completed their registration. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite CSD*254 or equivalent. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CSD 333 - Speech Pathology I Nature, causes, and principles of treatment of communication disorders. Covers disorders of articulation phonology, fluency, hearing, and language. Introduces professional issues. Course Codes: AC.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 333L - Introduction to Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders This course is designed to introduce students to key topics related to research in communication sciences and disorders including: identifying different types of clinical research; searching databases for reputable, peer-reviewed sources; describing key elements of research papers; and synthesizing multiple sources of research into academic writing. Course Codes: AF. Coreq: CSD*333. CSD majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Coreq: CSD*333. CSD majors only. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Course Codes: AC.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 335L - Language Analysis Lab Review of basic principles of English grammar, lexical categories and sentence structure. Apply grammatical knowledge to various language sample analysis techniques for the purposes of comprehensive language evaluation. Course Codes: AF. Coreq: CSD*335. CSD majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Coreq: CSD*335. CSD majors only. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CSD 359 - Pre-Clinical Observation in Speech, Language and Hearing Students must complete 25 hours of clinical observations of individuals holding the American Speech-Language-Hearing Certificate of Clinical Competence. The majority of hours will be obtained through the Master Clinician Network, a platform for guided observation and the development of clinical skills. Additional observations will occur in a combination of sites on and off campus and students will be responsible for scheduling these hours. All hours must be documented on the appropriate pre-clinical observations forms. Students wishing to participate in clinical activities will submit applications during this course. This course should be taken in the semester immediately prior to CSD 360. Course codes: FH.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: FH. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CSD 360 - Introduction to Methods of Therapy Introduction to methods of intervention and management of speech-language-hearing disorders. Introduction to clinical procedures, professional and clinical issues. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: CSD 132, CSD 232, CSD 252, CSD 333, CSD 334, CSD 359. Coreq: CSD 362L. Major GPA: 3.0 or higher and permission of the department. Application must be submitted and pass departmental review in the prior semester.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: CSD 132, CSD 232, CSD 252, CSD 333, CSD 334, CSD 359. Coreq: CSD 362L. Major GPA: 3.0 or higher and permission of the department. Application must be submitted and pass departmental review in the prior semester. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CSD 362L - Methods Sp-Lang Tx Lab Supervised clinical experience in campus Speech and Language Clinic and related service learning sites. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: Major GPA 3.0 or higher and 25 clock hours approved supervised observation of Speech-language-hearing services. CSD 132, 232, 252, 333, 334 359 and department permission. Coreq: CSD 360 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: Major GPA 3.0 or higher and 15 clock hours approved supervised observation of Speech-language-hearing services. CSD 132, 232, 252, 333, 334 359 and department permission. Coreq: CSD 360 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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. Course Codes: AC. Prereq: CSD 232 or equivalent.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Prereq: CSD 232 or equivalent. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 438 - Aural Rehabilitation The impact of hearing loss on communication and communication options for people with hearing loss; the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive technologies to reduce listening problems; and the use of current methodologies of aural rehabilitation. Presents the rationale for an integrated program of rehabilitation for persons with hearing loss. Course Codes: AC. Prereq: CSD 437 or equivalent.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Prereq: CSD 437 or equivalent. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 439 - Seminar in Clinical Audiology Special topics related to the practice of audiology, including concepts in auditory diagnostics and rehabilitation. Field observations/shadowing experiences will be included in the course. Prerequisite: CSD*437 or equivalent. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CSD*438.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: CSD*437 or equivalent. Prerequisite or corequisite: CSD*438. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 440 - Selected Topics The selected topics designation allows for exploration or advanced study of specialized topics within the field of communication sciences and disorders. Course Codes: FG Special/Selected Topic. Chair Approval Required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FG Special/Selected Topic. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
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. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 457 - Senior Seminar: Becoming an Engaged Professional This capstone seminar requires students to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in prior coursework as they prepare for academic and professional demands after graduation. It provides structured opportunities to reflect and integrate experiences in the major and across the curriculum. The course is facilitated through the use of class discussions, case studies, student-facilitated discussions, and required engagement in a service-learning project. Course Codes: AFH.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFH. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 485 - Independent Study Study of an area of special interest, under direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
CSD 500 - Introduction to Methods of Speech- Language Therapy - Graduate Level Introduction to methods of intervention and management of communication disorders. Introduction to clinical procedures, professional and clinical issues. This class must be taken in conjunction with CSD 500L to facilitate application and practice of therapy procedures and treatment techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CSD 501 - Initial Clinical Competency Experience (ICCE) (on-Campus Clinical) Provides clinical experience in on-campus and affiliated settings supervised by clinical faculty. Targets skills needed to organize, plan for, assess and treat caseloads of intermediate size before advancing to a full-time placement. Grade of ‘B’ or better required. On-campus clinical.
Prerequisites & Notes Grade of ‘B’ or better required. On-campus clinical. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CSD 502 - 1-CREDIT Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology Provides clinical experience in diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and hearing disorders; includes differential diagnosis, remediation and counseling with families in cooperation with allied professional personnel. Off-campus clinical.
Prerequisites & Notes Off-campus clinical. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CSD 504 - Language Acquisition Describes children’s acquisition of spoken and signed languages, as well as the role of parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists in these processes; includes interrelationships of physical, cognitive, social, cultural, psychological and linguistic factors in language development; language analysis and case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 511 - Methods of Diagnosis of Communication Disorders-Advanced Teaches advanced skills and methods necessary for diagnosing communication disorders across the lifespan. Students learn the process of selecting and administering standardized and alternative assessments, interpretation of results, and clinical report writing skills. Includes various opportunities for simulated and in-person diagnostic practice. Corequisite: CSD*512.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: CSD*512. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CSD 512 - Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech-Language Pathology This course serves as the foundation for the development of culturally responsive practices as they apply to speech-language pathologists. Subsequent courses and practica will infuse and extend these topics. Self-awareness, intersectional identity, cultural dimensions, and anti-bias/anti-racist practices are explored in relation to assessment and treatment across populations and the life span. Corequisite: CSD*511.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: CSD*511. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CSD 513 - Adult Neurogenic (NC3) Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/2-Credits Provides clinical experience in evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders (eg. aphasia, TBI, Parkinson’s Disease); includes assessment, differential diagnosis, remediation, interprofessional practice and counseling with clients and families. On-campus clinical.
Prerequisites & Notes On-campus clinical. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CSD 514 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/2-Credits Provides community-based clinical experience in evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with speech, language, communication, cognitive, swallowing and hearing disorders; includes assessment, differential diagnosis, remediation,interprofessional practice and counseling with clients and families. Off-campus clinical.
Prerequisites & Notes Off-campus clinical. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CSD 516 - Adult Neurogenic (NC3) Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/3-credits Provides clinical experience in evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders (eg. aphasia, TBI, Parkinson’s Disease); includes assessment, differential diagnosis, remediation, interprofessional practice and counseling with clients and families. On-campus clinical.
Prerequisites & Notes On-campus clinical. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 517 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/3-Credits Provides community-based clinical experience in evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with speech, language, communication, cognitive, swallowing and hearing disorders; includes assessment, differential diagnosis, remediation,interprofessional practice and counseling with clients and families. Off-campus clinical.
Prerequisites & Notes Off-campus clinical Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 520 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Focus on assessment, design, and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication systems for children and adults with complex communication needs secondary to developmental or acquired disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 530 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism This course addresses the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech, language, swallowing, cognition and hearing. Topics include gross anatomy, neural physiology, neurological underpinnings of behaviors and disorders and other related topics.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 531 - Language Disorders Explores the nature of language disorders in children and adolescents; discusses models of language intervention and specific techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of language/ learning disabilities and related reading problems.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 532 - Seminar: Voice Disorders Describes the anatomical and physiological bases of voice production; discusses differential diagnosis and therapy for phonatory and upper airway disorders in both children and adults as well as habilitation of voice for special populations such as transgender voice, professional voice and signing voice therapies. An emphasis is placed on understanding the function and roles of the interprofessional team, including the speech-language pathologist, laryngologist, physical therapist, psychologist, patient, and family. Off-site clinical observation of voice treatment is a required part of the class to be scheduled with the instructors at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites & Notes Off-site clinical observation of voice treatment is a required part of the class to be scheduled with the instructors at the beginning of the semester. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 533 - Fluency Disorders Seminar: Fluency Disorders Explores the etiology and dynamics of fluency disorders; investigates different theories and models of stuttering and their implications for intervention; discusses specific evaluation and treatment procedures for children and adults. Clinical work in the Nazareth College Stuttering Clinic is a required component of this course to be scheduled with the instructor and students at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites & Notes Clinical work in the Nazareth College Stuttering Clinic is a required component of this course to be scheduled with the instructor and students at the beginning of the semester. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 535 - Foundations of Aphasia, Right Hemisphere Brain Damage, and Dementia Explores the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and evidence-based assessment and treatment of aphasia, right hemisphere brain damage, dementia, and other related adult language and cognitive disorders. Linguistic and cognitive processing models will be discussed. Opportunities for Service Learning in the Nazareth College Neurogenic Communication and Cognition Clinic are an essential part of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 537 - Seminar: Literacy and Language This course will explore literacy and the role of SLPs in fostering literacy skills in school settings. The course will cover reading and writing processes and the challenges faced by students with language and learning differences. There will be a focus on assessment and intervention and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 540 - Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Applies knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to development and acquired disorders of feeding and swallowing in children and adults. Discusses and demonstrates evaluation and intervention techniques with an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 541 - Advanced Topics in Medical Speech Language Pathology This seminar-style course will focus on case-based and problem-based learning with complex cases, integrating advanced topics in medical speech-language pathology including aphasia, cognitive-communication deficits, dysphagia, motor speech disorders, augmentative and alternative communication, end-of-life issues, tracheostomy and ventilator-dependence, ethical considerations, billing and medical documentation, and more. This course includes off-site clinical observation to be scheduled on select Thursdays or Saturdays in coordination with the instructors.
Prerequisites & Notes This course includes off-site clinical observation to be scheduled on select Thursdays or Saturdays in coordination with the instructors. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 542 - Seminar: Developmental Disabilities Explores the characteristics of individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities of both genetic and environmental origin. Important topics related to achievement of self-determination and success in adolescence and adulthood for this population are discussed, and these theories are applied to development of individualized assessment and intervention plans.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 544 - Early Intervention Explores the nature and causes of communication problems in birth to 5-year-old children; covers family counseling and training, formal and informal assessment procedures, and direct/indirect intervention targets and procedures in a variety of settings,including hospital, home and school.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 565 - Student Teaching for Speech-Language Pathology Provides school-based clinical experience in evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with speech, language, communication, cognitive, swallowing and hearing disorders; includes assessment, differential diagnosis, remediation, interprofessional practice and counseling with clients and families. Required co-requisite: CSD*568.
Prerequisites & Notes Prior application required. Required co-requisite: CSD*568. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 568 - Speech-Language Services in the Schools Exploration of the roles of the speech-language pathologist in the provision of services such as collaborating, teaching to the curriculum, assessment, accountability, consultation and administration in the public schools. Examination of current governmental regulations and professional issues; includes personal reflection on the student teaching experience and other influences on the individual’s professional development. Corequisite: CSD*565.
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: CSD*565. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 571 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology This workshop will explore professional issues including ethics, supervision, billing/reimbursement, interview skills, stress management, and other contemporary topics pertinent to the SLP.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
CSD 577 - Speech Sound Disorders Uses the student’s background in phonological development, phonetics, and psycholinguistics to explore a variety of assessment and treatment strategies used with persons who display speech sound disorders; topics include transcription, independent analysis, relational analysis, and intervention approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 579 - Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Communication Disorders in TBI and Neurodegenerative Disease Exploration of the science and practice of cognitive-communication rehabilitation in acute and post-acute settings. Topics include in-depth examination of evidence-based treatments, applied, and practical strategies in the assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive-communication deficits; neurobehavioral deficits and management strategies following brain injury; community re-entry issues; counseling; and more. Application of these topics to the rehabilitation of acquired brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases will be explored. Relevant experiential learning and clinical opportunities will be an integral part of this course.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 590 - Motor Speech Disorders Foundations and applied knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology specifically related to the salient features, assessment, and treatment of individuals with motor speech disorders including the dysarthrias and apraxia across the life span. Those living with neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, Cerebral Palsy (among others) as well as childhood apraxia of speech are discussed. Applied knowledge of assessment and treatment is immediately translated into hands on clinical work with clients and families, and is incorporated as an experiential learning component of this course. May be offered as a hybrid course.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 597 - Facilitating Lang & Comm Through Technology for Persons Who Are Deaf/Hard Hearing Students will learn to make and implement effective clinical decisions that result in optimal care of children with cochlear implants and hearing aids. Students will study deafness in children and the technologies, programs, and services that enhance communication and learning. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of medical, socio-economic, and cultural factors on clinical interventions with children and deafness.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 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.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CSD 604 - Research Methodology in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Explores various types of research designs, including factors that contribute to strong, high-quality research, and particulars of data collection and analysis for each type of research.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 605 - Thesis Implementation of an intensive research project conducted under the guidance of a faculty committee. Students may elect this option in place of a comprehensive examination only after consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 607 - Independent Study Independent exploration of topic. Permission of Program Director is required.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
CSD 610 - Current Topics in Communication Disorders Presents and explores timely topics in speech-language-hearing development, disorders, evaluation, treatment, and professional issues.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 611 - Special Topics and Innovations in Speech Lang Path Explores topics that reflect current knowledge, skills, scope of practice and diversity of society in the field of speech-language pathology.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CSD 661 - Autism Supports Across the Lifespan This course will focus on evidence-based strategies and supports for individuals with autism. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating and implementing supports for younger children with autism as well older children and adults using an interdisciplinary and person-centered perspective. Prerequisite: AUT 660 (preferred). Cross-listed with AUT*661.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: AUT 660 (preferred). Cross-listed with AUT*661. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CSD 699 - Master’s Comprehensive Exam and Graduate Portfolio Review Degree candidates in their final semester of study, must successfully complete a final comprehensive examination which includes a departmental oral examination or thesis presentation, submission of a graduate portfolio, and participate in the PRAXIS exam. Forms for ASHA Certification and New York State Licensure, including records of observation and clinical practicum hours, must be filed with the Program Director. Students must also apply for graduation before the start of the semester in which this course will be taken. Select Graduation Overview in NazNet Self-Service to apply online.
Prerequisites & Notes Forms for ASHA Certification and New York State Licensure, including records of observation and clinical practicum hours, must be filed with the Program Director. Students must also apply for graduation before the start of the semester in which this course will be taken. Select Graduation Overview in NazNet Self-Service to apply online. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
HHS 411 - Seminar in Challenging Behavior Explores core principles and strategies for conducting assessment and intervention to address challenging behavior. This course is geared toward beginning professionals, and discussion will focus on future work as part of an interprofessional team. Course codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: B. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
Nursing
Go to information for this department.
NSG 200 - Test Block The purpose of this course is to provide students with a standard time for testing in NSG 208, NSG 209, and NSG 210. Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: NSG*208, NSG*209, or NSG*210.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Corequisite with NSG*208, NSG*209 or NSG*210. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
NSG 201 - Introduction to Transcultural Health Care This course provides an overview of nursing from a transcultural perspective and introduces Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality. The importance of transcultural health care and the key components of cultural competence will be identified. Health disparities for cultural and ethnic groups will be examined and strategies for correction explored. Students will learn the concepts of therapeutic communication that prioritize the physical, mental and emotional well-being of patients while maintaining a level of professional distance and objectivity. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 203 - Health Care Terminology Students in this course will analyze science-based vocabulary used in health care. They will learn a systematic methodology to break terms into components: prefixes, suffixes and roots. Course Codes: AB. Online course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Online course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
NSG 208 - Health Assessment in a Multicultural Society This course 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. Course Codes: AF. Prereq or Coreq: BIO*211/211L, BIO*318/318L. Coreq: NSG* 200 NSG*209,and NSG*210. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq or Coreq: BIO*211/211L, BIO*318/318L. Coreq: NSG*200, NSG*209, and NSG*210. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 209 - Clinical Pharmacology This 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. Course codes: AF. Prereq or Coreq: BIO*211/211L, BIO*318/318L. Coreq: NSG*200 NSG*208,and NSG*210.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prereq or Coreq: BIO*211/211L, BIO*318/318L. Coreq: NSG*200, NSG*208, and NSG*210. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 210 - Pharmacology Calculations This course is designed to assist the student in learning how to calculate the correct dosage for medication administration. Students will practice basic mathematical skills, and dosage calculation formulas for safe administration of medications to patients across the lifespan. Course code: AF. Prereq or Coreq: BIO*211/211L, BIO*318/318L. Coreq: NSG*200, NSG*208, and NSG*209.
Prerequisites & Notes Course code: AF. Prereq or Coreq: BIO*211/211L, BIO*318/318L. Coreq: NSG*200, NSG*208, and NSG*209. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
NSG 300 - Test Block The purpose of this course is to provide students with a standard time for testing in NSG 301 and NSG 304. Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: NSG*301 or NSG*304.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Corequisite with NSG*301 or NSG*304. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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 the nursing process are central aspects of the course. Course Codes: AF Prereq: NSG 201, NSG 208, NSG 209, NSG 210. Coreq: NSG*300 and NSG*301L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG 201, NSG 208, NSG 209, NSG 210. Coreq: NSG*300 and NSG*301L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 301L - Foundations of Transcultural Nursing Lab Students in this course explore and develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to provide culturally competent nursing care. Therapeutic communication, teaching-learning principles, and the nursing process are central aspects of the course. Course codes: AFH. Prereq: NSG 201, NSG 208, NSG 209, NSG 210. Coreq: NSG 301. Additional course fee required. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prereq: NSG 201, NSG 208, NSG 209, NSG 210. Coreq: NSG 301. Additional course fee required. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 302 - Test Block The purpose of this course is to provide students with a standard time for testing in NSG 305, NSG 307 and NSG 341.Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: NSG*305, NSG*307 or NSG*341.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Corequisite with NSG*305, NSG*307 or NSG*341. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
NSG 304 - Care of Adults/Older Adults I This course addresses the provision of culturally competent nursing care to adults and older adults with complex health problems. Students learn to demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making using key concepts of evidence-based practice. Course codes: AF. Prerequisites: NSG 208, NSG 209, NSG 210. Corequisites: NSG*300, NSG 301, and NSG 301L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisites: NSG 208, NSG 209, NSG 210. Corequisites: NSG*300 NSG*301, NSG*301L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 305 - Care of Adults/Older Adults II This course is a continuation of NSG 304. This course addresses the provision of cultural competent nursing care to adults and older adults with complex health problems. Students learn to demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making using key concepts of evidence-based practice. Course codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*301 NSG*301L NSG*304. Coreq: NSG*302 and NSG*305L. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*301 NSG*301L NSG*304. Coreq: NSG*302 and NSG*305L. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 305L - Care of Adults/Older Adults II Lab This course provides students the opportunity to build upon concepts, skills, and theories learned in prior nursing courses. Students will use the nursing process, guided by evidence-based practice (EBP), to provide individualized care for the acutely ill patient. Course codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*301 NSG*301L NSG*304. Coreq: NSG*305. Clinical site off campus. Additional course fee required. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*301 NSG*301L NSG*304. Coreq: NSG*305. Clinical site off campus. Additional course fee required. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 307 - Maternity & Women’s Health Care This course focuses on the application of the transcultural nursing process in family-centered childbirth, women’s health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. Students will study 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 postpartum will be studied. Course Code: A. Prerequisites: NSG*301, NSG*301L, and NSG*304. Corequisite: NSG*307L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: A. Prerequisites: NSG*301, NSG*301L, and NSG*304. Corequisite: NSG*307L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 307L - Lab Maternity & Women’s Health Care Students in this course will apply the Transcultural nursing process in family-centered childbirth, women’s health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention to care of the hospitalized and community-based patients. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Course Codes: A. Prerequisites: NSG*301, NSG*301L, and NSG*304. Corequisite: NSG*307.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: A. Prerequisites: NSG*301, NSG*301L, and NSG*304. Corequisite: NSG*307. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
NSG 323 - Nursing in a Multicultural Society This course facilitates transition from previous nursing education and practice to the baccalaureate role. Students will examine the importance of the issues that have influenced professional nursing. The development of Transcultural nursing as a discipline is addressed. For RN’s only.
Prerequisites & Notes For RN’s only. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 327 - Clinical Decision Making in a Multicultural Society This course examines selected physiological systems across the lifespan using clinical decision making with an emphasis on multicultural nursing in selected nursing systems. Course Codes: AF. For RN’s only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. For RNs only. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 341 - Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents This course 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. Course Code: A. Prereq: NSG 304, plus PSY 221 or PSY 224. COREQ: NSG*341 and NSG*302. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 304, plus PSY 221 or PSY 224. COREQ: NSG*341L and NSG*302. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 341L - Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents Lab Students in this course provide nursing care for clients/patients and their families, from birth through adolescence who are well, acutely ill, chronically ill, and disabled. Nursing measures to insure health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration are all emphasized using a transcultural perspective. Course Code: AF. Coreq: NSG 341. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: AF. Coreq: NSG 341. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
NSG 350 - Evidence-based Practice for Clinicians This course educates students to use evidence-based research in clinical practice. Students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge about the evidence-based research process, and to develop beginning skills necessary to evaluate research findings. Course code: A. Prereq or coreq: MTH 208.
Prerequisites & Notes Course code: A. Prereq or coreq: MTH 208 Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 405 - Care of Adults/Older Adults III This course addresses the provision of culturally competent nursing care to adults with complex health problems. Students learn to demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making using key concepts of evidence-based practice at an advanced level with a targeted focus on pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and laboratory values. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*305/305L. Coreq: NSG*405L. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*305/305L. Coreq: NSG*405L. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 405L - Care of Adults/Older Adults III Lab Lab associated with NSG 405. Course Code: AF. Prerequisite: NSG*305L. Corequisite: NSG*405. Clinical site off campus. Additional course fee required. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: NSG*305L. Corequisite: NSG*405. Clinical site off campus. Additional course fee required. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 406 - Mental Health Nursing in a Multicultural Society This course emphasizes Transcultural mental health care to individuals, families and communities, analyzing a wide variability in expression of symptoms, interpretations, explanations, and expectations associated with mental health and mental illness. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG 305/305L. Coreq: NSG*406L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG 305/305L. Coreq: NSG*406L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 406L - Mental Health Nursing in a Multicultural Society Lab Students in this course will provide Transcultural health care to individuals with acute mental illness. Students will use interactive processes and therapeutic communication to facilitate effective Transcultural mental health care. Course Codes: AF. Coreq: NSG*406. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Coreq: NSG*406. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 425 - Community Health Nursing in a Multicultural Society The health of aggregates, groups, and communities are the focus of this course. Students identify the role of the professional nurse in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: NSG*405/405L. Coreq: NSG*427L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG*405/405L. Coreq: NSG*427L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 426 - Community Health Promotion Clinical This clinical course focuses on promoting the health of groups in the community setting for licensed (RN) students only. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: For RN’s only. 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. 90 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: For RNs only. 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. 90 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 427L - Community Health Home Care Lab This clinical course focuses on the care of individuals and families in a community home care setting.Course codes: AF. Coreq: NSG*425. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Coreq: NSG*425. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 433 - Nursing Leadership in a Multicultural Society Students in this course learn the professional nurse role as a leader and manager in a variety of systems, in order to manage patient care and work for the advancement of the profession and the health of society. Prereq: NSG 405/405L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: NSG 405/405L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
NSG 434 - Leadership and Management Practicum This leadership and management practicum is for Registered Nurses only and utilizes off-campus clinical sites, with conferences held on campus. Additional course fee required. For RN’s only.
Prerequisites & Notes Clinical off-site but conference meetings held on campus. Additional course fee required. For RN’s only. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 435L - Senior Clinical Experience in a Multicultural Society This course immerses the student in an experience of practice with a multicultural population as a pre-RN licensure student. This clinical experience is designed individually to allow each student the opportunity to have a concentrated experience of Transcultural nursing practice. Pre-req: NSG*405/405L. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes Pre-req: NSG*405/405L. Clinical site off campus. Students must present evidence of compliance with hospital requirements by the dates outlined in the student handbook. Clinical Placements at Rochester Area Hospitals/Agencies. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 436G - Health Care Policy and Delivery in a Global Society This course offers the student the opportunity to critically examine the search for health in contemporary American society. Demographic, sociological, cross-cultural, economic and epidemiological variables affecting health-seeking behavior and health care delivery, in the U.S. and in comparison to select nations, will be considered including issues of access, cost, and quality of health care. Course codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 476 - Health, Society and Nursing: An Interprofessional Perspective In this senior seminar, students explore the connections between health, society, and nursing. Using a multidisciplinary perspective, the roles of nurses as researchers, innovators, educators, and health policy advocates are examined. Students investigate the historical roots of nursing science and practice and the impacts of current events on the profession, as well as the ways in which the study of the liberal arts can be applied in the care of patients and families. Hours may be modified to accommodate special activities. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG 405/405L. Hours may be modified to accommodate special activities and guest speakers. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: NSG 405/405L. Hours may be modified to accommodate special activities and guest speakers. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
NSG 499 - Nursing Comprehensive Students in this course complete two senior level comprehensive nursing exams and multiple custom quizzes that are designed to demonstrate critical thinking and the application of content completed during the course of the nursing major. The intent of these examinations is to provide students with the opportunity to validate competency in the subject matter of the discipline in preparation for the NCLEX licensure exam.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
Occupational Therapy
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OTR 101 - Introduction to the Occupational Therapy Profession I This foundational course will introduce the student to occupational therapy (OT) by examining the history, philosophical base, and frames of reference that form the basis for the profession, enabling the student to articulate the core values and beliefs of OT. In addition, students will have the opportunity to observe therapy sessions in the on-campus clinic with people who are working to develop, improve, or regain function in their life skills. In-class discussions will help students to apply observations to concepts of OT practice. Additional fee required. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*101L.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*101L. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
OTR 101L - Lab Observation in Occupational Therapy I Observation experience associated with OTR*101. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*101. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
OTR 102 - Introduction to the Occupational Therapy Profession II The second course in the introductory sequence will continue the development of student learning about OT by introducing concepts such as therapeutic use of self, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and evaluation and intervention in OT practice. This course will also provide the student with the opportunity to observe therapy sessions in the on-campus clinic with people who are working to develop, improve, or regain function in their life skills. Course codes: AF. Prerequisites: matriculated in OT program and completion of OTR*101 with a minimum grade B-. Corequisite: OTR*102L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisites: matriculated in OT program and completion of OTR*101 with a minimum grade B-. Corequisite: OTR*102L. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
OTR 102L - Lab Observation in Occupational Therapy II Observation experience associated with OTR*102. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*102. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
OTR 204 - Occupational Science This course examines occupational science principles, the meaning of occupation, and how people establish identity through purposeful activities. Assignments will involve determining how engagement in activities affects quality of life. Achieving a balance of occupations for health and wellness will be explored. How disabilities affect occupational performance will be analyzed. Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*204L.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*204L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
OTR 204L - Lab Occupational Science This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 204 in which students have the opportunity to interact with individuals who are from families with limited resources in order to gain an understanding of the impact their environment has for engagement in meaningful occupations. Course codes: AFH. Corequisite: OTR*204.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Corequisite: OTR*204. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
OTR 250 - Human Development & Occupation Across the Lifespan This course will analyze human development across the lifespan to form the basis for understanding what occurs when the process is interrupted or changed. Emphasis will be placed on perceiving relationships between developmental stages and modifications in the individuals occupations, along with the impact of culture on development. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*250L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*250L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
OTR 250L - Lab Human Development This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 250 in which students have the opportunity to observe typically developing children and adults and analyze their development. Application of didactic material in lab portion of course. Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*250.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*250. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
OTR 311 - Human Gross Anatomy This foundational science course will provide broad, but detailed knowledge of the structures of the body to provide a basis for understanding their contributions to function. Lectures will be complemented by dissection of a cadaver with emphasis on the neuromuscular system for its application to occupational therapy and occupational performance. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Additional fee required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
OTR 312 - Neuroscience This foundational science course provides the knowledge necessary for further study and application of neurology to human function. Emphasis will be on neurophysiological principles, neurotransmitter classifications, sensory and motor systems, and the impact of development on nervous system structure and function. Labs will allow for hands-on examination of neuroanatomical structures. 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
OTR 313 - Kinesiology Analysis for Occupational Performance This course applies information learned in gross anatomy to mechanical and physiological principles of movement. It includes analysis of body alignment, joint structure, and muscle action and their relationship to functional activities. Students will complete assessments of normal and abnormal alignment and movement and analyze their importance for life tasks. Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Co-requisite OTR*313L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Co-requisite OTR*313L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 313L - Lab Kinesiology This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 313. Application of didactic material in lab portion of course. Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*313.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*313. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
OTR 314 - Pathophysiology This foundational and application course examines pathological conditions and their impact on movement, health, and function at various stages of life. The medical terminology, incidence, etiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, pharmacology, and management of conditions will be discussed. Problem based and case centered learning will make links to OT practice. 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
OTR 315 - Functional Analysis and Modification I: Occupational Performance This foundational and application course focuses on analyzing occupational performance skills involved in play/leisure, learning, activities of daily living, and other human occupation activities. Using the AOTA Occupational Practice Framework, students will learn general guidelines for evaluating occupational performance and will analyze component skills necessary for successful participation in tasks. Additional fee required. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite OTR*315L.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite OTR*315L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 315L - Lab Functional Analysis and Modification I: Occupational Performance This course is the laboratory portion of OTR 315 in which students have the opportunity to interact with and analyze adaptive equipment. Application of didactic material in lab portion of course. Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*315.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Corequisite: OTR*315. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
OTR 316 - Occupational Theories and their Application This course will introduce and apply the various theoretical and conceptual foundations of occupational therapy that have shaped and guided its practice, research, and knowledge development. Students will understand, critique, and analyze theories and their unique contributions to occupational performance. Practical applications of theory to OT practice will be emphasized. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 318 - Functional Analysis and Modification II Environmental Modifications This application course will focus on assessment of, and recommendations for modifications necessary for occupational performance due to disabilities. Evaluation for proper seating and positioning, environmental adaptations, community access, and assistive technology will be emphasized. Case analysis will require critical thinking, and literature reviews will examine the efficacy of modifications. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*318L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and successful completion of all prior required OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*318L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 400 - Level I Fieldwork and Seminar (I) This course provides the opportunity to apply concepts from OTR 420 Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing Disorders; OTR 424 Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention IV: Physical and Orthopedic Disorders; and OTR 428 Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention III: Psychosocial Disorders. In this course students complete competencies which prepare them for fieldwork. Level I fieldwork involves participation in OT in the on-campus clinics and/or community sites and provides application opportunities and exposure to interprofessional collaboration. 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*424 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*424 and/or OTR*428. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
OTR 420 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing This course presents the theories, assessments, practical applications, and research associated with the effectiveness of sensory integration and developmental approaches used in occupational therapy intervention across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the foundations necessary for using these approaches, and explaining them to others. Analysis of literature examining evidence is included. Course codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Additional fee required. Course Codes: AF. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420L, OTR*420C.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course Codes: AF. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420L, OTR*420C. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 420C - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention I: Sensory Processing Clinic 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 codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420,and OTR*420L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420,and OTR*420L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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 provides the opportunity to apply concepts from OTR 420 to clinical practice. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*420, and OTR*420C.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Course provides the opportunity to apply concepts from OTR 420 to clinical practice. Prereq: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisite: OTR*400, OTR*420, and OTR*420C. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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. Literature on treatment efficacy will be discussed. Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program with successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*422L, OTR*422C, and OTR*434.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program with successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*422L, OTR*422C, and OTR*434. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 422C - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention II: Neuro Neuro Clinic 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. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program and all previous OT courses. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422L, OTR*434.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Prerequisites: Matriculated in OT program and all previous OT courses Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422L, OTR*434. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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 provides the opportunity to apply concepts from OTR 422 to clinical practice. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422C, OTR*434.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Course provides the opportunity to apply concepts from OTR 422 to clinical practice. Prerequisite: Matriculated in OT program. Corequisites: OTR*422, OTR*422C, OTR*434. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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. Literature examining effectiveness will be reviewed. Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*424L, OTR*424C.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*424L, OTR*424C. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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*400, OTR*424, and OTR*424L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400, OTR*424, and OTR*424L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Lab incorporates making splints, orthotics, and fitting and operating orthoses and prostheses. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: Coreq: OTR*400, OTR*424, and OTR*424C.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prereq: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Coreq: OTR*400, OTR*424, and OTR*424C. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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. Literature examining the efficacy of OT treatment is included. Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426L, OTR*426C, OTR*434. Note: students enrolling in OTR*434 must take either OTR*422 or OTR*426.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course Codes: AFH. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*426L, OTR*426C, OTR*434. Note: students enrolling in OTR*434 must take either OTR*422 or OTR*426. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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, OTR*434.
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, OTR*434. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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, OTR*434.
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, OTR*434. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
OTR 428 - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention III: Psychosocial 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: AF. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400 and OTR*428C.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Course combines lecture and lab components. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR* 400 and OTR*428C. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 428C - Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation and Intervention III: Psychosocial Clinic 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. Corequisites: OTR*400 and OTR*428.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisites: OTR*400 and OTR*428. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
OTR 434 - Level I Fieldwork and Seminar (II) This course, taken with OTR 426: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation & Intervention V: Cognitive/Perceptual Disorders; and OTR 422: Occupational Therapy Evidence Based Evaluation & Intervention II: Neurodevelomental and Neurologic DisordersIn this course students complete competencies and engage in discussions which prepare them for working in the on-campus clinics and Level I and II fieldwork. Students meet to discuss academic and practice connections. Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*422, OTR*426.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFH. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OTR coursework, per departmental grading standards. Corequisite: OTR*422, OTR*426. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*501.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all undergraduate OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*501. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
OTR 501 - Occupational Therapy Level II Fieldwork Seminar A This clinical seminar will provide the opportunity for students to discuss with faculty and peers the experiences, issues, and challenges related to their fieldwork placements, and to make further connections between academics and practice through reflective discussion. These discussions will also allow the students to further understand the similarities, differences, and diversities that exist in the delivery of OT services in different settings. 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. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
OTR 514 - Research II: Writing and Presentation Students will continue with the research begun in OTR 510 and continued in OTR 511 and 512. They will finish data collection and analysis, using software for analysis of quantitative or qualitative data; interpret results; formulate conclusions; summarize their research, discuss findings and relate it to previous studies in a formal paper and poster; and present their findings at a poster session. Course Codes: AF. Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511, OTR*512.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prerequisites: OTR*510, OTR*511, OTR*512. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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. Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Requires successful completion of all prior OT courses. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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. Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*551.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior OT courses. Corequisite: OTR*551. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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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 Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
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 cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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 cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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 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 cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
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 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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 cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
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 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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. Coreq: PTR*513, PTR*515. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Coreq: PTR*513, PTR*515. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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; rate subject to change. Corequisite: PTR*518L. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PTR 522 - Professional Development II The second in a series of three courses related to professional development issues, this course reviews professionalism beyond the classroom. Learning experiences include a simulated House of Delegates, case studies based upon ethical decision making orientation to post graduate professional development opportunities, including residencies, and an introduction to leadership development.. In addition, this course introduces students to health care systems, healthcare policy making, regulatory issues, and reimbursement in healthcare, preparing them to function in the US healthcare system. 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PTR 523 - 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 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, and assessments. Written medical documentation is introduced. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite:PTR*523L.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required; rate subject to change. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*523L. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 524 - Patient/Client Management II 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 wellbeing. 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. Physical Therapy foundational clinical skills such as transfers and ambulation patterns will be included. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*524L.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*524L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 525 - Patient/Client Management III 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. Observation of movement, applied examination techniques, gait and posture will be incorporated into this course. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*525L.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*525L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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. The primary emphasis of this experience is to progress toward an advanced beginner level of performance as defined by the Clinical Performance Instrument. 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. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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 cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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 interprofessional 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 cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PTR 617 - Integrated Clinical Education Experience III This is the third course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in the field of physical therapy. This provides students a supervised clinical experience in which to apply the course content for clients primarily with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. This course builds upon the professional skills attained in PTR 517 and 519, and will emphasize the patient/client management model throughout the episode of care. 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 cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PTR 619 - Integrated Clinical Education Experience IV This is the final course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in physical therapy. This provides students a supervised clinical experience in which to apply the course content for clients primarily with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. This course builds upon the professional skills attained in PTR 517, 519, and 617, continuing the evaluation and clinical decision making portions of the patient/client management model, and broadening skills in intervention and inter-professional practice. 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PTR 621 - Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults This course prepares students to evaluate and develop a plan of care for older adults across the continuum. Physiological and functional changes due to aging, cognitive impairments, dementia, pharmacology, elder abuse, and palliative care/end of life, will be discussed. Outcome measures that address this population will be introduced as well as promotion of health and safety, appropriate exercise dosage for the geriatric population, and utilization of evidence based interventions. Discussions will include family education and caregiver support well as the multidimensional educational needs of older adults. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PTR 626 - Cardiopulmonary Management This course addresses Physical Therapy evaluation and interventions of cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular conditions. 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 individuals throughout the lifespan with significant compromise from diseases are thoroughly discussed. Outcome measures of heart and lung function including ECG, six minute walk test, and pulmonary function tests are addressed in depth. Students present on cardiovascular and pulmonary issues based on the best level of evidence. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*626L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*626L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 627 - Musculoskeletal Management I This course prepares the student to conduct a comprehensive physical examination, including the case history, medical screening, and assessment of impairments of the movement system. Common conditions encountered in orthopedic physical therapy practice are covered in depth. The patient client management and ICF models serve as an organizational framework for patient management in a direct access healthcare environment. The lecture and laboratory sections of the course are integrated to optimize student learning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*627L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*627L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 628 - Differential Diagnosis/Medical Imaging This course prepares the student to practice in a direct access to physical therapy healthcare environment. A review of systems approach to medical screening is presented as an essential aspect of the 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 radiography, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and PET scan. Principles of medical pharmacology and relevance to physical therapy practice are also presented. 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 cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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 movement system diagnosis. Patient education, manual therapy, including both thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization techniques, and therapeutic exercise are covered in depth. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*629L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*629L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 632 - Integumentary System, Prosthetics, Orthotics Students will gain knowledge in the integumentary system, as well as knowledge in both prosthetics and orthotics, which will be applied to a variety of patient populations across the lifespan. This course encompasses evaluation and intervention of the integumentary system including burns, pressure injury, arterial and venous ulcers, infections, and amputations. Specific interventions include, but are not limited to, universal precautions, prevention, wound healing, disease of the skin, and prosthetics/orthotics. Principles of normal biomechanics, pathomechanics, physiology and pathophysiology are used for evaluation and intervention of the patient with vascular, neuromuscular, and/or musculoskeletal compromises. Biomechanical and biological factors during prosthetic and orthotic prescription will be emphasized during examination, evaluation, and training to achieve desired patient/client functional outcomes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*632L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*632L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 635 - Clinical Education II This is a full time, seven (7) 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 the care of a variety of patients in the areas of examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. The primary emphasis of this experience is to progress toward an intermediate level of performance as defined by the Clinical Performance Instrument. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
PTR 636 - Clinical Education III 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. The goal of this experience is to have students increase independence in the management of a variety of patients in the areas of examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. The primary emphasis of this experience is to progress toward an advanced intermediate level of performance as defined by the Clinical Performance Instrument. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
PTR 650 - Research I This is the first course in the research sequence. Under the mentorship of research faculty with expertise in the selected topic, students begin their research project by reviewing the literature based on the faculty generated research topics, refining the research questions, developing a rationale and hypothesis of the proposed study. Progress within the research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PTR 654 - Research II Under the mentorship of research faculty with expertise in the selected topic area, students develop the methods for the research project, complete the Human Subjects Review Committee process, outline methods for project implementation, and develop the timeline for data collection, analysis, and completion. Students refine methods in consultation with other faculty. Progress within the research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR 654L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR 654L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PTR 659 - Adult Neuromuscular Management This course prepares students to complete a comprehensive examination of a patient with a neuromuscular diagnosis. Using the ICF model and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice as a foundation, students learn to identify impairments of body structure and function, activity limitations and participation restrictions in the neurological population. Students will be exposed to and practice tests and measures recommended in neurorehabilitation. Using a movement analysis framework and principles of motor learning and neuroplasticity, students will learn to create evidence based interventions for a variety of neurological conditions. Practical application of course concepts, practice of techniques and problem-solving opportunities via small group lab experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 660 - Pediatric Neuromuscular Management This course prepares students to address individuals’ needs from birth through young adulthood with neuromuscular disorders, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Principles of human development are presented with an emphasis on the development of postural control and movement, acquisition. The patient-client management and ICF models serve as a framework to guide the clinical examination, clinical decision-making, and establish a comprehensive plan of care. Legislation that drives educational therapy services and the scope of pediatric physical therapy practice will be presented. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities for applying course content and practice examination, intervention, and communication techniques discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*660L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*660L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PTR 661 - Research III Under direction of research faculty with expertise on the selected topic, students collect data and may begin data analysis for the research project. Progress within the research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PTR 710 - Principles of Business and Administration in Physical Therapy This course is designed to prepare students to manage and lead physical therapy practice in a contemporary environment. Theories and principles of leadership and management are utilized to guide and evaluate the provision of physical therapy services. Topics addressed include: human resource management, financial planning, understanding of payment for services, quality and outcomes management, managing risk, group process, effective communication and marketing strategies. An understanding of individual interpersonal styles and motivation are addressed in this course. Students have the opportunity to apply management skills while working in groups to develop a feasibility study to assist with implementation of a new program to an existing clinic. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PTR 712 - Psychosocial Considerations in PT Practice This course is designed to develop the student physical therapist’s understanding of psychosocial considerations that may impact their clients’ health, experiences of the health care system, and physical therapy outcomes. It entails the use of a systems perspective that values individual differences and is equity minded in nature. Physical therapy students will be prepared to demonstrate and promote the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and coworkers in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Physical Therapy students will deepen their self assessment and reflection, and consider ways in which they may increase social well being and affect a positive influence on their community. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PTR 721 - Professional Development 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 professional development plan based on those documents. Course also serves as a vehicle for students to familiarize themselves with licensure requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PTR 725 - Integrated Clinical Educational Experience V This is a part-time clinical experience for graduate physical therapy students in selected on campus practice settings designed to engage students in the provision of physical therapy services to unique, complex groups of patients and clients. Clinical placements are chosen based on previous clinical experiences as well as comments in Clinical Performance Instruments from those experiences. This opportunity provides a way for students to facilitate mentorship and peer learning in a clinical setting. Communication, problem solving, leadership, conflict management, clinical knowledge, and professional duty will be emphasized during student learning experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PTR 726 - Clinical Education IV This is a full time, nine (9) 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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
PTR 730 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy This course will allow students to be exposed to physical therapy content that is beyond that typically considered to be entry level. It allows an in-depth examination of a variety of specialized topics within the field. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PTR 760 - Research IV Under direction of their faculty mentor with expertise on the selected topic, students analyze the collected data. Students apply and interpret statistical procedures using statistical software. Students refine data analysis and interpretation in consultation with other faculty. Progress of research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*760L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*760L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PTR 761 - Research V Under direction of research faculty with expertise on the selected topic, students focus on dissemination of results. Students write a research abstract suitable for submission to a professional scientific conference. Students also present a scientific poster. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*761L.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*761L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PTU 304 - Professional Development I This is the first in a series of three courses with a comprehensive and contemporary foundation in the issues pertinent to the physical therapy profession. This course explores the history of the profession, the scope of practice (legal and ethical), and education in the profession. It introduces the students to professional values and 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 Core Values of the Profession and Professional Behaviors for the 21st Century. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
Public Health
PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health Provides an overview of public health which cuts across fields of politics, economics, communication, sociology, history and healthcare. Approaches to improve health through education, advocacy, and legislation will be reviewed in relation to the continually evolving challenges in public health. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 103 - Epidemiology Epidemiology is intended to provide an overview of concepts dealing with how we study the distribution of diseases and their causes in populations. The emphasis will be on putting epidemiologic data in context so that participants can become better consumers of health data, at the personal and community level and as an engaged citizen. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 201 - Public Health Colloquium I The colloquium enhances learning from the required and elective public health coursework through weekly forums which will provide students an opportunity for socialization into the field. Students from all levels in the major will meet to examine current issues in public health through the review of journal articles, case study presentations and guest speaker programs. Course Codes: AC. Open to PBH majors/minors; others need departmental approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Open to PBH majors/minors; others need departmental approval. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
PBH 202 - Global Health This survey course will introduce major contemporary issues and challenges of global health with an interprofessional perspective and biosocial approach. It is open to students from all disciplines. Students will examine global disease burden and distribution, health determinants and disparities, health policy, and the challenges and outcomes of global health interventions. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 301 - Public Health Colloquium II The colloquium enhances learning from the required and elective public health coursework through weekly forums which will provide students an opportunity for socialization into the field. Students from all levels in the major will meet to examine current issues in public health through the review of journal articles, case study presentations and guest speaker programs. Course Codes: AC. Open to PBH majors/minors; others need departmental approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Open to PBH majors/minors; others need departmental approval. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
PBH 302 - Public Health Education Methods This course offers an introduction to the principles of health promotion and literacy. Students will be prepared to understand the components of health promotion, the historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations of health promotion, and the challenges related to changing human behavior. Students will examine program planning, particularly in the context of low health literacy. Course Codes: AC. Open to PBH majors/minors; others need departmental approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Open to PBH majors/minors; others need departmental approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 303 - Public Health Ethics This course introduces the student to public health ethics using both historical and contemporary materials to examine ethical, legal, social and policy issues encountered in public health practice. Course Codes: A.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: A. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PBH 404 - Biostatistics and Quantitative Research This course prepares students to gain knowledge about basic concepts and methods of quantitative research and biostatistics in public health. This is a skill-building course designed to deepen student’s understanding of statistical concepts. This is a project-based course to engage students in hands-on learning activities and practical quantitative analyses of real-world public health data. Course Codes: CH. Prereq: MTH*207 or MTH*208.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CH. Prereq: MTH*207 or MTH*208. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 480 - Public Health Senior Capstone The Public Health senior capstone course is the culminating experience for public health majors. Students will show how they have mastered the public health competencies through a synthesis of interdisciplinary approaches to the analysis of national and global determinants of health and disease as well as interventions to eliminate or control diseases and other health impairing conditions. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: All other PBH requirements. Must take PBH*483 (internship) previously, or concurrently with capstone.Course Codes: AF. Prereq: All other PBH requirements. Must take PBH*483 (internship) previously, or concurrently with capstone. Corequisite: PBH*499.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: All other PBH requirements. Must take PBH*483 (internship) previously, or concurrently with capstone. Corequisite: PBH*499. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 483 - Public Health 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 take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. 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. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: Junior or Senior standing with GPA of 2.5 or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Junior or Senior standing with GPA of 2.5. or better. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 484 - Public Health Internship II Permission of the PBH Program Director as well as the Internship Director is 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 take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. 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. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: Junior or Senior standing with GPA of 2.5 or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Junior or Senior standing with GPA of 2.5. or better. Permission of the PBH Program Director as well as the Internship Director is required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PBH 485 - Independent Study Students can apply for individualized study
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
PBH 499 - Senior Comprehensive Examination Comprehensive exam. Only open to students in final semester of program. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: All other PBH requirements. Must take PBH*483 (internship) previously, or concurrently with capstone. Corequisite: PBH*480.
Prerequisites & Notes Only open to students in final semester of program. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: All other PBH requirements. Must take PBH*483 (internship) previously, or concurrently with capstone. Corequisite: PBH*480. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
Social Work
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HHS 417 - Interprofessional Practice With Veterans and Their Families This course explores the roles of interprofessional team members in various health and education programs and the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary to effectively provide services to veterans and their families. The course develops an evidence-based understanding of the current social service, health and mental health needs and interventions for veterans and their families. Research and theories that guide effective team development and interactive problem solving across health and human service disciplines are included. Course Codes: H. Course not open to Freshmen. Cross-listed with HHS*617.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: H. Course not open to Freshmen. Cross-listed with HHS*617. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HHS 474 - Secondary Trauma and Self-Care Secondary trauma is prevalent among professionals working in particular practice settings and with trauma survivors. A commitment to professional self-care and a repertoire of self-care strategies are essential to preventing and addressing secondary trauma as well as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burn-out. Self-care also supports professional competence as well as the longevity and integrity of individual professionals and professions as a whole. Effective self-care is supported by self-awareness; an understanding of coping and human resilience as well as the theoretical foundations of self-care strategies; and application of self-care across practice settings and system levels. Course Codes: B. Prerequisite: Introductory level Psychology or Sociology class. Cross-listed with HHS*574.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prerequisite: Introductory level Psychology or Sociology class. Cross-listed with HHS*574. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 050 - Child Abuse Workshop This workshop focuses on detection and reporting of child abuse, and meets the New York State mandated requirement for Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse. Completion of this course is required for program completion and for New York State licensure. Students register for this course the same semester they take SWK*383.
Prerequisites & Notes Completion of this course is required for program completion and for New York State licensure. Students register for this course the same semester they take SWK*383. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
SWK 114 - Mental Health in Popular Culture and Media The purpose of this course, Mental Health in Popular Culture and Media, is to critically consider how mental health, including mental health symptoms and disorders, is portrayed in popular culture and media. Forms of culture and media to be considered include, but are not limited to, visual culture and art, print media, radio and music, television and film, and social media. How mental health is misperceived and stigmatized, and the influences of these portrayals on individuals, families, and society, will be analyzed. Opportunities for change, including awareness, education, and intervention, will be reviewed. Course Codes:B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
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 including alcohol and substance abuse treatment settings. Explores the evolution and philosophy of social work as well as 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 or corequisite to all other social work courses. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 304 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I One of two courses in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence. Provides a multidimensional perspective on human behavior, including substance use and abuse, addiction and recovery. Analyzes the person-in-environment concept, the influences of biological, psychological, spiritual, and socio-cultural factors on behavior, and the relevance of systems theory. Includes analysis and application of a range of human behavior theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks. Emphasizes diversity of the human experience and the reciprocal nature of interactions among persons and the systems in which they live. Course Codes: ACHR. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY.Q*110 or SOC.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACHR. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY.Q*110 or SOC.Q*101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 305 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II Analyzes development across the life course from conception through late adulthood and death. Integrating theory and research, explores the synergistic influences of biological, psychological, spiritual, physical and socio-cultural factors on human development. Examines contemporary challenges relevant to understanding development including trauma, substance abuse and addiction. Identifies the processes through which social systems promote or deter health and well-being. Emphasizes the strengths perspective; the potential for human adaptation and resilience; human diversity; the reciprocal nature of interactions among individuals, families, and other systems. Course Codes: ACHR. Pre or Co-reqs: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110, SOC.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACHR. Pre or Co-reqs: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110, SOC.Q 101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 309G - Human Rights/Social and Environmental Justice (Global course) Analyzes the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its effects within the global community. Examines historical and theoretical perspectives on human rights and social, economic and environmental justice as well as the ways social structures shape our lives and world. Explores relationships between social ecology, culture, diversity, oppression, coping responses, equity, and equality. Promotes active involvement in promoting justice in our global community. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 315 - Introduction to Substance Abuse and Addiction Provides an overview of popular substances of abuse and addiction, including their effects, signs and symptoms. Analyzes historical and current theories of use, abuse, addiction, treatment and recovery. Analyzes relevant social policy issues and explores the intersections between human diversity and substance abuse. Course Codes: B. Pre-req: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Pre-req: PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 323 - Understanding Mental Health from a Wellness Perspective Focuses on the ecological perspective on health and mental health. Examines the etiology of mental health disorders, the psychosocial traits and behavioral coping of consumers diagnosed with mental disorders according to the DSM-5 and evaluation of this classification, cultural factors in the determination of health and mental health, and the environmental factors relevant to the formation and classification of mental disorders, health and well-being. The course teaches students to both use and critically examine the DSM 5. Special attention devoted to the assessment and diagnosis of substance abuse. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 324 - Social Work Practice and Cultural Diversity This course prepares students to engage in sensitive, culturally-competent, cross-cultural and cross- ethnic social work practice and to develop cultural humility. Focuses on the processes of oppression in society and the experiences, needs, and responses of people subjected to institutionalized and personally mediated forms of oppression because of their particular collective characteristics. Social work theory, knowledge, and practice skills are emphasized to guide culturally competent interventions to address the needs of diverse groups. Cognitive and affective processes are stressed to help students assess personal feelings and attitudes about oppressed populations-at-risk for enhanced awareness, understanding, growth, and humility as advanced generalist practitioners. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 330 - Social Work, Religion, Spirituality, Wellness, and Health in the 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 development, environment, and life processes. Examines the ways in which these beliefs influence individuals, families, small groups, communities, and program development and implementation in the 21st century. Explores psychosocial issues and perceptions of health, illness, and well-being from interdisciplinary counseling perspectives. Course codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: B. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 333 - Social Work Research Methods This course provides a thorough review of all basic social research concepts with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and concepts related to program and practice evaluation. This course also seeks to ensure that students engage in critical thinking and have basic knowledge of important research skills including scholarly source search skills and qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Course Codes: ABH. Prereq: SOC.Q*101 or SWK*304; MTH 207 or MTH 208. Coreq: MTH 207 or MTH 208. Cross-listed with SWK*533.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABH. Prereq: SOC.Q*101 or SWK*304; MTH 207 or MTH 208. Coreq: MTH 207 or MTH 208. Cross-listed with SWK*533. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 341 - Special Topics in Social Work A specific topic is covered reflecting the interests of students and instructor. Course Codes: C. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Special/Selected Topic. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SWK 363 - Parenting and Diversity: Exploring Family Living Arrangements and Cultural Contexts Parenting practices have long been the subject of sociological and psychological inquiry. There is greater recognition of the role of cultural underpinnings, living arrangements, family formation/development; grappling with the notion of the “traditional family” and similar concepts at the societal level and within the scientific community. Covers wide range of topics on parenting and diversity. Course Code: BR. Women and Gender Studies course. Prerequisite: any introductory social science course. Cross-listed with SWK*563.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: BR. Women and Gender Studies course. Prerequisite: any introductory social science course. Cross-listed with SWK*563 Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable.
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. Explains the social work generalist practitioner model and students engage in evidence-based practice. Introduces the NASW Code of Ethics and provides students with engagement and assessment knowledge, theory, and skills within the micro level of practice. Field Experience I requires a minimum of six hours weekly of supervised work in a social service agency. Course Codes: AF. Prereq or Coreq: SWK*222 and SWK*304. Coreq: SWK*050.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq or Coreq: SWK*222 and SWK*304. Coreq: SWK*050. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
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. Advances understanding of the social work generalist practitioner model and evidence-based practice. Provides students with engagement, assessment, planning and intervention, knowledge, theory, and skills within the mezzo (working with families and groups) level of practice. Field Experience II requires a minimum of six hours weekly of supervised work in a social service agency. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: SWK*383, minimum grade C.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: SWK*383, minimum grade C. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
SWK 415 - Substance Abuse Treatment Provides in-depth analysis of the theory and practice of substance abuse assessment and treatment. Examines the processes of intake, assessment, intervention, treatment, and relapse prevention with individuals challenged by abuse and addiction. Analyzes the nature of evidence-based substance abuse treatment across a variety of systems, ranging from the individual to the family and community. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 416 - Disability Studies: Social Work Practice Course provides an overview of disability in the sociopolitical context, as well as clinical and cultural knowledge for those working with individuals and their families. Includes theories, history, current policies, programs and disability rights in the US, with a focus on cultural impacts on the individual. Provides overview of assessment and intervention strategies. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with SWK*616.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with SWK*616. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 420 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Social Welfare Policy and Services is the foundation of the policy curriculum with its primary purpose to study the historical and current aspects of major social welfare programs to develop skills in analyzing and influencing policies and programs at various levels. Introduces students to the philosophical and historical perspectives of social welfare services and social work practice. Course Codes: AF. Preq: SWK*384, minimum grade C. Coreq: SWK*483.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Preq: SWK*384, minimum grade C. Coreq: SWK*483. Term cycle: fall, spring, and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 440 - Social Work and Law Provides a basic knowledge of concepts in jurisprudence, and explores relevant laws and administrative regulations used by courts and government agencies. Regulations and practices used by relevant agencies and organizations will be examined. The role of the social worker in working with legal partnerships and vulnerable populations to meet client needs and help achieve positive outcomes will be explored. Cross-listed with SWK*540.
Prerequisites & Notes Cross-listed with SWK*540. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SWK 452 - Senior Integrative Seminar Taken concurrently with SWK 484. Provides a comprehensive orientation to the senior field experience and plays a supportive role for students in practicum. Emphasizes the linkages between social work practice in various settings, the liberal arts, and all social work curriculum areas. Facilitates critical reflection on practice experiences, promotes analysis and synthesis of field experiences. Guides completion of the required social work e-portfolio.Course Codes: AF. Prerequisite: SWK*404. Corequisite: SWK*484.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prerequisite: SWK*404. Corequisite: SWK*484. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
SWK 469 - Qualitative Research Methods Prepares students to use qualitative research methods including the integration of appropriate theories, research designs, data collection, analysis and dissemination strategies. Explores field research, participant observation, interviewing, participatory action research. Examples of qualitative research in social work and related fields are examined and opportunities for applied research are provided. Prereq: SWK*352.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: SWK*352. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SWK 470 - Professional Ethics Provides 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. Highlights contemporary professional issues across human services settings (e.g. confidentiality, privileged communication, boundaries, conflict of interest, dual and multiple relationships, ethical issues related to substance abuse). Examines contemporary moral issues of interest to students (e.g., death penalty, harm reduction). Course Code: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: B. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1 to 3
SWK 475 - Motivational Interviewing Examines the theoretical basis of Motivational Interviewing including critical concepts and principles. Identifies and applies key Motivational Interviewing strategies. Course Codes: F.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F. Cross-listed with SWK*675. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SWK 483 - Social Work Methods III Builds upon the generalist social work knowledge, values and skills learned in SWK 383 and SWK 384. Provides an overview of the history of macro/community practice and the pioneers of social reform. Facilitates substantive and effective preparation for social work action with organizations and communities through engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation. Application of the conceptual framework of community organization models (locality development, social planning and social action). Emphasizes the community/neighborhood as the expert and the value and role of indigenous leadership in the action/target system. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: SWK*384. Coreq: SWK*420.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: SWK*384. Coreq: SWK*420. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SWK 484 - Field Instruction-Practicum A supervised block placement in a setting appropriate to the student’s knowledge and skills in social work practice. Field instruction totals a minimum of 400 hours. Course 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 for spring term only. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course 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 for spring term only. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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 Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 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 Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
SWK 498 - Contemporary Issues in Interprofessional Team Practice Provides students in various health and education programs with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be effective interprofessional team members. Introduces core values and competencies derived from multiple professions to prepare students for collaborative practice in diverse settings, including practice within alcohol and other substance abuse treatment settings. Analyzes the research and theories guiding effective team development and interactive problem solving.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
SWK 499 - Social Work Electronic Portfolio Only S/U Grading.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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