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ARCHIVED 2010-2011 Graduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses


 

Physical Education

  
  • PE 694 - Special Problems


    Topics in physical education, athletics, recreation, dance, and related areas.

    Credits: 1-3, R9
  
  • PE 699 - Thesis


        

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: EDCI 606 and PE 621 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • PE 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 1, R10
  
  • PE 799 - Continuing Research—Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 2, R24

Physical Therapy

  
  • PT 611 - Physical Therapy Science I


    Patient care skills: documentation, measurement of joint motion, body mechanics, positioning, transfers, assisted gait, wheelchairs, exercise, infection control. 2 Lecture 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 612 - Physical Therapy Science II


    Patient care skills: measurement of joint motion, manual muscle testing, thermoscience, hydrotherapy, biofeedback, and therapeutic exercise. 1 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 613 - Physical Therapy Science III


    Patient care skills: hydrotherapy and wound care, electrodiagnostic testing, electrotherapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, prosthetics, and functional assessment. 2 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PT 614 - Physical Therapy Science IV


    Patient care skills: soft tissue and joint mobilization, mechanical traction, functional capacity evaluations, work conditioning/hardening, orthotics, dynamometers, and aquatic therapy. 2 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PT 615 - Physical Therapy Science V


    Patient care skills: therapeutic neurological exercises, developmental and functional assessments across the lifespan, environmental assessments, selection of adaptive equipment and orthotic/assistive devices. 3 Lecture 3 Lab.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PT 620 - Promoting Optimal Physical Function in Older Adults


    Examination of age-related physiologic changes and medical conditions with emphasis on implications for physical function in older adults and interventions for modifying the disablement process.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 621 - Human Anatomy I


    Advanced study, upper quarter. Musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, nervous, circulatory systems. Anatomical bases for human motion; normal structural changes throughout the lifespan. 1 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 622 - Human Anatomy II


    Advanced study, lower quarter. Musculoskeletal, integumentary, nervous, circulatory, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems. Anatomical bases for human motion, normal structural changes throughout the lifespan. 1 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 623 - Functional Human Anatomy I


    Biomechanical analysis of upper limb structure, function. Clinical applications. 2 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PT 624 - Functional Human Anatomy II


    Analysis of lower extremity movement; emphasis on soft tissue relationships, biomechanics. Clinical applications. 2 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PT 631 - Human Physiology I


    Advanced study of pathological conditions related to the physiology of the nervous, immune, lymphatic, and cardiopulmonary systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 632 - Human Physiology II


    Advanced study of pathological conditions related to the physiology of the gastrointestinal, metabolic, urinary, and reproductive systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 641 - Scientific Inquiry I


    Introduction to disciplined inquiry in physical therapy, emphasis on critical appraisal of the healthcare literature and clinical research design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 642 - Scientific Inquiry II


    Introduction to clinical epidemiology in physical therapy, emphasis on applying outcomes research to clinical decision-making.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 643 - Scientific Inquiry III


    Design and implement a clinical research project with permission and supervision of faculty advisor. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PT 644 - Scientific Inquiry IV


    Complete and disseminate results of clinical research project structured in PT 643. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • PT 645 - Pediatric Interventions


    Comprehensive study of pediatric conditions and their interdisciplinary management in various settings.  Emphasis on practical application.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Admission to physical therapy program.  S/U Grading

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 651 - Clinical Logic I


    Integration of knowledge in physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients across the lifespan with general medical conditions. 1 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 652 - Clinical Logic II


    Integration of knowledge from the physical therapy sciences to perform physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. 1 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 653 - Clinical Logic III


    Integration of knowledge from previous and concurrent courses to perform physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients across the lifespan with neurologic dysfunction. 1 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 655 - Management and Supervision


    Comprehensive study of physical therapy management science, health care delivery systems, external oversight, reimbursement, supervision, delegation, and consultation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    REQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 660 - Neuroscience


    Anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system, including clinical neurological assessment and examination. 1 Lecture 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program or permission of department head.

    Credits: 1
  
  • PT 661 - Motor Behavior


    Examination of motor development, motor control, and motor learning in therapeutic settings; emphasis is on intervention principles for clients across the lifespan with neuromuscular dysfunction.  2 Lab.

    Credits: 1
  
  • PT 665 - Physical Care and Management of Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities


    Overview of the physical care and management of students with severe/profound difficulties for interdisciplinary team members in the educational environment. Twenty-two and a half hours per week for two weeks.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 670 - Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques


    Comprehensive study of the physiologic, neurologic, and psychophysiologic effects related to manual therapy; emphasis is on spinal and extremity manipulation techniques. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Successful completion of PT 614 and PT 652.  S/U Grading.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 680 - Directed Independent Study


    Independent study in interdisciplinary or discipline specific issues and/or clinical practice with goals, methods, and expected outcomes negotiated in advance with an individual faculty member. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Acceptance into the Physical Therapy program.

    Credits: 1-3, R9
  
  • PT 683 - Experiential Professional Activities I


    Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 684 - Experiential Professional Activities II


    Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PT 693 - Topics in Physical Therapy


    In-depth study of selected content related to physical therapy theory or practice. Goal, methods, outcomes negotiated with faculty in advance. Directed study. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 1-3, R9
  
  • PT 720 - Program Assessment


    Curriculum, program, and graduate performance assessment. S/U grading. Workshop/seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 1
  
  • PT 779 - Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option


    See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. S/U grading. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.

    Credits: 1, R10
  
  • PT 783 - Experiential Professional Activities III


    Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PT 784 - Experiential Professional Activities IV


    Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.

    Credits: 10

Physics

  
  • PHYS 601 - Topics in Physics Education I


    Topics for the secondary teacher, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics; curricular projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: High school physics teaching experience or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PHYS 602 - Topics in Physics Education II


    Topics for the secondary teacher, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics; curricular projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: High school physics teaching experience or permission of department head.

    Credits: 3

Political Science

  
  • PA 521 - Political and Organizational Leadership


    Concepts and processes of leadership as related to political and public organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 6 hours of political science or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 507 - American Political Parties


    American political parties and their role in the government and politics of contemporary society; current national issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 508 - Southern Politics


    An analysis of Southern Politics that focuses on the region’s unique political history, its transformation during the twentieth century and its importance in national politics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 516 - British Legal Studies


    The British Legal System; rules and practices relating to such matters as structure, jurisdiction, and individual rights.

    Credits: 3-6, R6
  
  • PSC 517 - Contemporary British Politics


    Comparison and contrast of the British political system. Special attention will be paid to evolution, structure, and current national issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 536 - Dynamics of World Order


    Alternative approaches to meeting social and political needs in a changing global environment; conditions and practices of interdependence.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 580 - Readings in Political Science


    Readings in Political Science

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Department approval.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 593 - Contemporary Political Systems


    Problems in the structure and functions of selected political systems reflected against their political cultures.

    Credits: 3, R6
  
  • PSC 595 - Seminar: American Political System


    Current issues in American government and politics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSC 693 - Topics in Political Science


    Topics in Political Science

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits: 1-6, R9

Project Management

  
  • PM 500 - Tools for Financial Management


    Introduction to selected tools and topics from the fields of Accounting and finance which support the activities of the project manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the M.P.M. program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PM 505 - Introductory Statistics and Microeconomics


    A review of appropriate statistical concepts and microeconomic principles for the project manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the M.P.M. program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PM 515 - Legal and Ethical Issues


    Introduction to selected topics from law and ethics that support the activities of the project manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the M.P.M. program.

    Credits: 2
  
  • PM 650 - Fundamentals of Project Management


    An overview of the project management discipline, project phases, and knowledge areas; the strategic context of projects. Introduction to project management tools and techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Completion of prerequisites PM 500, 505, 515 or their equivalent.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PM 652 - Project Selection and Initiation


    Strategic context for selection. Issues involved in project initiation. Selection of appropriate contracts for managing identical risks; principles of negotiations for procurement and contracting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 650.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PM 654 - Project Planning


    Preparation of a team project plan by defining the WBS, interdependencies, allocating resources, estimating costs; planning risk, quality and integrated change control and Critical Chain.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 650.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PM 656 - Project Plan and Implementation


    Project baseline and approval of the master plan. Legal aspects of planning. Introduction to project control systems; earned value, change management, quality management and control.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 650.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PM 658 - Project Execution and Closeout


    Interpersonal and group skills for project execution. Leadership and management roles and project team development. Project audit and quality assurance. Project closeout and lesson learned.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 650.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PM 660 - Advanced Project Management Practices


    Design, development and the role of the Project Management; portfolio management and project management maturity. Scholarly pursuit of research on advanced topics of PM.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PM 650, PM 652, PM 654, PM 656 and PM 658.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PMC 610 - Project Planning and Estimating


    Identification of a project for authorization and development of the initial plans for the project including estimating techniques and estimating models.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PMC 620 - Project Schedule, Risk and Contracts


    Schedule development, modifications and cost-schedule interrelations, and use of contracts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PMC 630 - Project Change Management


    Realistic midstream project progress assessment and managing the inevitable changes to the project.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PMC 640 - Managing Enterprise Projects


    Managing multiple projects and the challenges of enterprises in providing the infrastructure for the projects.

    Credits: 3

Psychology

  
  • PSY 510 - Individual Psychology


    Theory and practice related to self-understanding, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 6 hours of psychology or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 526 - Death and Dying


    Psychological foundations and correlates of death anxiety and grief; cross-cultural perspectives; death education and stages in children’s awareness; methods of coping with grief and fears.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 530 - Personality


    Assumptions, constructs, and theories of personality; related empirical findings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 540 - Biological Psychology


    Physiological, genetic, and evolutionary bases of behavior.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 541 - Health Psychology


    Psychological foundations of health and illness; exploration of the impact of thoughts, emotions, and behavior on the development, treatment, and prevention of illness, and the maintenance of health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 544 - Cognitive Psychology


    Theories and principles of human information processing: language production and comprehension, basic processes in memory and cognition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 548 - Human Neuropsychology


    Survey of the basic theories of neuropsychology, emphasizing both cognitive and clinical research. The course will focus on the influence of the human brain on normal and abnormal behavior.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 552 - Software Methods for Research and Data Analysis


    Introduction to the development of software applications that store, manipulate, and analyze data, and automate the execution of various psychological research designs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 555 - History of Psychology


    Psychology as a scientific endeavor, from early approaches to contemporary schools and trends.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 570 - Abnormal Psychology


    Theories of psychopathology; etiology, dynamics, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 574 - The Emotionally Disturbed Child and Adolescent


    Etiology, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of deviation; learning difficulties, behavioral and psychotic disorders; problems of the handicapped.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 610 - Advanced Social Psychology


    Theories and research concerning aggression, prosocial behavior, group behavior, conformity, attitudes, person perception, and attraction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 621 - Advanced Educational Psychology


    Application of theories and principles of development, learning, and measurement to classroom practice.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 624 - Child and Adolescent Development


    Development and behavior of children, prenatal through adolescence; influences of heredity, maturation, and learning on development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 625 - Adolescent Development


    Physical, mental, and emotional development in adolescents; interests, attitudes, ideals, and social adaptations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 626 - Adulthood and Aging


    Theories, principles, and review of research on the normal development of adults; emphasis on the biological, psychological, cognitive, and social changes from early adulthood through old age.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 648 - Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment


    Examination of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychopharmacology and neuropsychology as related to the identification of disorders and deficits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to graduate program in school or clinical psychology or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 650 - Advanced General Psychology


    An overview of the discipline of psychology for the advanced student.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 651 - Advanced Research Methods: Statistics


    Inferential statistics emphasizing experimental design; univariate and multivariate techniques, nonparametric procedures, and statistical software usage.  Lab included.




    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 251 or equivalent.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PSY 652 - Advanced Research Methods: Design and Communication


    Experimental designs, literature review, scientific writing styles, planning, writing; research proposal, statistical analysis of data; computer applications; scientific ethics and standards. 2 Lecture 1 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 651.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 661 - Psychological Assessment I


     Includes the development of basic foundational skills;  the administration, scoring and interpretation of major intellectual, academic, and social-emotional measurements; and professional ethics related to assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to graduate program in clinical or school psychology.

    Credits: 4
  
  • PSY 662 - Personality Assessment


    Major techniques of objective personality assessment; emphasis on administration, scoring, and interpretation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 663 - Assessment and Intervention with Preschool Children


    Administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessment scales for children from infancy through childhood; planning and implementation of intervention programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 624 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 664 - Psychological Assessment II


    Training in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of ancillary psychological assessment instruments not covered in PSY 661. These instruments include cognitive, educational, and adaptive measures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 661 and/or admission into school or clinical psychology program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 671 - Advanced Psychopathology


    Clinical and experimental approaches; classification, etiology, and modification of deviant behavior.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 672 - Empirically Based Treatments


    The major theoretical perspectives in psychotherapy and their applications, focusing on evidence-based interventions; multi-cultural perspectives; professional ethics and standards related to service delivery.




    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the graduate program in clinical psychology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 673 - Professional Issues


    Models of practice in school psychology; social, ethical, and legal issues; interdisciplinary focus of training and professional roles; problems of the professional practice of psychology in school and community settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 674 - Advanced Child Psychopathology


    In depth examination of childhood psychopathology; etiology, characteristics and comprehensive assessment; treatment and intervention with childhood disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to graduate program in school or clinical psychology or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 675 - Cognitive Behavioral Interventions


    Cognitive and behavioral intervention techniques and their application in school and clinical settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to graduate program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 676 - Psychotherapy II: Techniques


    Issues and techniques of psychotherapy and their application.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to clinical psychology graduate program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 677 - Group Psychotherapy


    Theory and practice of group psychotherapy; supervised problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to psychology graduate program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 678 - Family Systems


    Theory and research in dynamics of family systems; ecological models.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 679 - Survey of Clinical Psychology


    Survey of the major topics and issues in clinical psychology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the graduate program in clinical psychology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • PSY 680 - Directed Study in Psychology


      

    Credits: 3, R9
  
  • PSY 683 - Internship in Psychology


    Six-month, full-time or nine-month, part-time internship in a clinical or school setting. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 686.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PSY 684 - Internship in Psychology


    Six-month, full-time or nine-month, part-time internship in a clinical or school setting. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 686.

    Credits: 6
  
  • PSY 686 - Practicum


    Application of psychological theory in the educational setting; observation of practices of school psychologists; participation in school psychological services under field and university supervision.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 673.

    Credits: 1-4, R12
  
  • PSY 693 - Topics in Psychology


    Topics in Psychology

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3, R9
 

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