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ND 542 - Nutritional Biochemistry II Normal nutrition in relation to biochemical and physiological functioning; interrelationships of nutrients with emphasis on vitamin and mineral pathways.
Prerequisites PREQ: ND 541or permission of instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 551 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Mechanisms by which diet contributes to maintenance of health, prevention and treatment of diseases of the GI tract, liver disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Prerequisites PREQ: 334, BIOL 293 and Chem 133 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 552 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Mechanisms by which diet contributes to maintenance of health, prevention and treatment of diabetes, renal disease, cancer, and plumonary diseases.
Prerequisites PREQ: 451 or 551
Credits 3 |
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ND 610 - Geriatric Nutrition Social, cultural, physiological and psychological factors which affect nutritional status of the older adult and strategies for health promotion and disease prevention.
Credits 3 |
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ND 630 - Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Relationship of good nutrition to well-being and needs at all ages; methods of appraising nutritional status.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 633 - Public Health Nutrition Provide an understanding of the role nutrition plays in improving the quality of life with emphasis placed on relationships between research and nutrition recommendations.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 635 - Nutrition Education Contemporary educational strategies of communicating nutrition concepts for public health nutritionists, dietary consultants, secondary teachers, extension specialists, journalists, medical personnel, and other professionals.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 636 - Protein, Carbohydrates, and Lipids Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 637 - Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Physiological and metabolic basis for dietary modification in the treatment of disease.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 639 - Vitamins and Minerals Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of vitamins and minerals.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
Credits 3 |
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ND 640 - Advanced Nutrition in Athletics Students will learn to integrate advanced concepts of nutrition, energy metabolism and exercise physiology to understand nutritional requirements for elite and recreational athletes.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
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ND 672 - Orientation to Administrative Dietetics Expansion of knowledge: skills through a variety of instructional methods that contribute to the acquisition of required competencies and professional attributes for administrative dietetic practice.
Prerequisites PREREQ: ND 680 Concepts & Methods of Dietetic Practice
COREQ: ND 682
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ND 680 - Concepts & Methods of Dietetic Practice Dietetic interns will build upon foundational knowledge, skills and core competencies in preparation for supervised practice practicums.
Prerequisites Admission to WCU Dietetic Internship
Credits 3 |
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ND 681 - Practicum in Clinical Dietetics Supervised on-site experience in clinical dietetics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to Dietetic Internship Program.
Credits 6 |
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ND 682 - Practicum in Administrative Dietetics Supervised on-site experiences in administrative dietetics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to Dietetic Internship Program.
Credits 3 |
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ND 683 - Practicum in Community Dietetics Supervised on-site experiences in community dietetics.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to Dietetic Internship Program.
Credits 3 |
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ND 693 - Topics in Nutrition and Food Science Topics in Nutrition and Food Science
Prerequisites PREQ: 231 and 330 or permission of instructor.
Credits 1-3, R9 |
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ND 695 - Advanced Nutrition Seminar Graduate student presentations on current research topics in nutrition and related fields. Designed to foster development of critical thinking skills and effective scientific presentation skills.
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.
Credits 1, R2 |
Parks and Recreation Management |
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PRM 580 - Independent Study Independent Study
Credits 1-3, R6 |
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PRM 593 - Topics in Parks and Recreation Management Topics in Parks and Recreation Management
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of program coordinator.
Credits 1-3, R6 |
Philosophy and Religion |
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PAR 593 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion Topics in Philosophy and Religion
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits 1-3, R6 |
Physical Education |
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HPE 583 - Physical Education Advanced Internship A full-time internship in physical education.
Prerequisites COREQ: 596. Field experience.
Credits 9 |
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HPE 596 - Seminar in Physical Education Theory related to practice.
Prerequisites COREQ: HPE 583.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 605 - K-12 Public School Health Curriculum Advanced study of curriculum issues related to teaching health in the public school environment. Completion of curriculum development project required.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 610 - Advanced Content & Strategies for School Health Intervention Advanced study of content and intervention strategies related to teaching health in the public school environment.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 615 - Legal Issues in Human Performance Development of a risk management approach to prevent lawsuits in sport settings; comprehensive study of written and case laws and their effect on physical education and sports; introduction to contract law.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 621 - Research in Health and Human Performance Research competencies relating to health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
Prerequisites PREQ: EDRS 602.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 625 - Motor Learning Theories and research concerning perceptual modalities in motor skill acquisition; physiological/psychological interaction in perceptual motor learning; relation of feedback, practice, and transfer to motor performance.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 630 - Physical Education Curriculum History, philosophies, aims, and objectives of physical education curriculum.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 635 - Lifespan Motor Development Theories, principles, and review of research on the biological, psychological, cognitive, and social changes across the lifespan that influence motor development.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 650 - Applied Physiology Physiological adaptations resulting from different levels of performance.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 655 - Methods and Analysis in Physical Education and Sport Instruction Advanced methods in physical education and sport instruction and the use of observation instruments designed to enhance pedagogical skills.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 665 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Testing and training in fitness-based programs.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 676 - Research Techniques in Exercise Physiology Techniques used for acute and chronic physical activity in humans and animal models. Procedures, ethical considerations, and institutional requirements will be covered. 2 Lecture 2 Lab.
Prerequisites PREQ: Introductory courses in physiology and biochemistry.
Credits 3 |
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HPE 694 - Special Problems Topics in physical education, athletics, recreation, dance, and related areas.
Credits 1-3, R9 |
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HPE 696 - Seminar/Practicum in Health & Physical Education Capstone course of issues in health and physical education. An appropriate practical experience for the graduate student.
Credits 3 |
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PE 520 - Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits Implementation of outdoor pursuits programs. Includes planning and leadership components, outdoor adventure based administrative techniques, and risk management.
Credits 3 |
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PE 640 - Administration of Physical Education Organization and administration of the physical education programs in the school.
Credits 3 |
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PE 675 - Issues in Intramurals and Athletics Examination of issues in intramurals and athletics.
Credits 3 |
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PE 699 - Thesis
Prerequisites PREQ: EDCI 606 and PE 621 or permission of instructor.
Credits 3, R6 |
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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 PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.
Credits 1, R10 |
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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 PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program.
Credits 2, R24 |
Physical Therapy |
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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 |
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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 PREQ: Approval of the PT faculty.
Credits 1-3, R3 |
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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 PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program.
Credits 1, R10 |
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PT 811 - Physical Therapy Science I Patient care skills: documentation, education, communication, joint range of motion, body mechanics, manual muscle testing, positioning, transfers, assisted gait, wheelchairs, basic exercise, and infection control.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 812 - Physical Therapy Science II Principles of therapeutic exercise and application to various disorders; lower extremity goniometry and manual muscle testing; physical therapy management of cardiovascular/pulmonary conditions.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 4 SH |
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PT 813 - PT Science III Comprehensive study of physical agents and electrotherapeutic applications as applied to physical therapy management of various conditions; overview of physical therapyservices in acute care environment.
Prerequisites Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 |
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PT 814 - Physical Therapy Scienc IV Comprehensive study of conditions commonly requiring physical therapy management including wound care, amputated limbs, rheumatology, women’s health, and urinary incontinence.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 815 - Medical Screening, Diagnostics, and Pharmacology I Introductory principles of medical screening, pharmacology, and diagnostic imaging as applied to physical therapy practice.
Credits 2 |
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PT 816 - Medical Screening, Diagnostics, and Pharmacology II Advanced principals of medical screening, pharmacology and diagnostic imaging as applied to physical therapy practice.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 1 |
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PT 821 - Human Anatomy I Advanced study of the upper body to include the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, nervous, and circulatory systems as well as abdominal structures.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 822 - Human Anatomy II Advanced study of the lower body to include the musculoskeletal, integumentary, nervous, and circulatory systems.
Prerequisites Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 823 - Clinical Biomechanics I Clinical biomechanics of the head, spine, shoulder joint complex, elbow joint complex and the joints of the wrist and hand.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior major coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 4 (3 lecture 2 lab) |
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PT 824 - Clinical Biomechanics II Clinical biomechanics of the lumbopelvic region, hip joint, knee joint and the foot and ankle joints.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 4 SH |
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PT 825 - Clinical Biomechanics III Clinical biomechanics of normal and pathological human gait.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 827 - Pediatric Physical Therapy I Foundations of pediatric physical therapy in family-centered model; focus on normal/abnormal development; assessment and standardized testing; practice in educational environments; and intervention for cardiovascular/pulmonary disorders.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 831 - Exercise Physiology Study of the structure, function, and adaptability of the neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and endocrine systems as they pertain to muscle function.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 832 - Human Pathophysiology Pathophysiology of the human body at the cellular, tissue and system levels.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 835 - Administration & Management of Physical Therapy Practice Study of administration and management of physical therapy practice in various settings. Healthcare system; organizational structure; facility, fiscal, and human resource management; legal aspects.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 841 - Research Methods and Statistics I Introduction to disciplined inquiry in physical therapy. Emphasis on critical appraisal of health care literature and clinical design.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 |
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PT 842 - Research Methods and Statistics II Intermediate level of discipline inquiry in physical therapy. Emphasis on critical appraisal of healthcare literature and clinical research design.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 843 - Research Methods and Statistics III Advanced disciplined inquiry in physical therapy. Emphasis on critical appraisal of the health care literature and clinical research design.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 844 - Research Methods and Statistics IV Advanced disciplined inquiry in physical therapy. Emphasis on critical appraisal of the health care literature and clinical research design.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 861 - Motor Behavior Comprehensive study of theories, principles, and research concerning motor development, learning, and control in general and special populations; emphasis on intervention for clients across lifespan.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 883 - Clinical Practicum I Assignment to a clinical setting with supervision by a designated licensed physical therapist to gain practical experience with health-care delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading with IP.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior course work in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 884 - Clinical Practicum II Assignment to a clinical setting with supervision by a designated licensed physical therapist to gain practical experience with health-care delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading with IP. (6 weeks)
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 895 - Professional Practice I Investigation and discussion of issues impacting physical therapy practice; definition of profession; organization and impact of APTA; professional behaviors; portfolio development. Seminar.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 896 - Professional Practice II Investigation and discussion of issues impacting physical therapy practice; psychosocial aspects of disability; effective interaction with patients/caregivers; intervention by healthcare team; portfolio development. Seminar.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 1 SH |
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PT 899 - Doctoral Project Integration of physical therapy knowledge and skills focused on specific area of disciplines inquiry or service; goals and methods determined with faculty advisor. Directed study. S/U grading.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 (R4) |
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PT 920 - Capstone Course Comprehensive case study presentation; curriculum and program assessment; graduate performance assessment; professional portfolio completion/submission; and continuing education. S/U grading.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 1 SH |
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PT 921 - Neuroanatomy In-depth study of the human nervous systems with emphasis on structure and function.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 922 - Neuroscience Application of neuroanatomy and physiology to neuropathology and comprehensive clinical cases. Emphasis on neural basis of movement and motor control.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 923 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I Physical therapy management for persons with neuromuscular disorders. Lecture and laboratory focus on stroke, balance dysfunction, selected neuromuscular diseases, rehabilitation models, and contemporary research application.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 4 SH |
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PT 924 - Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II Physical therapy management for persons with neuromuscular disorders. Lecture and laboratory focus on brain and spinal cord injury, selected neuromuscular diseases, and contemporary research application.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 927 - Pediatric Physical Therapy II Management of infants and children with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders; emphasis on neuropathology, examination, evaluation, physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis and intervention.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 930 - Health Promotion & Wellness I Theoretical foundation for health promotion, disease prevention, and maintenance of function across the lifespan. Emphasis on application of health promotion concepts to physical therapy practice.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 |
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PT 931 - Health Promotion and Wellness II Implementation and assessment of a community-based health promotion project.
Prerequisites PREREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 1 |
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PT 945 - Physical Therapy for Older Adults Discussion of medical, social, and behavioral issues related to care of adults. Emphasis on the chronic and complex needs unique to aging.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 951 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I Integration of knowledge from the physical therapy sciences to perform physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the extremities.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 4 SH |
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PT 952 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II (Spine) Integration of knowledge from the physical therapy sciences to perform physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 4 SH |
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PT 954 - Clinical Reasoning Advanced clinical decision making in complex case studies; medical screening/referral; physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention; patient/family circumstances and resources.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 3 SH |
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PT 983 - Clinical Practicum III Assignment to a clinical setting with supervision by a designated licensed physical therapist to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading. (10 weeks)
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 5 SH |
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PT 984 - Clinical Practicum IV Assignment to a clinical setting with supervision by a designated licensed physical therapist to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. S/U grading.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 6 |
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PT 997 - Professional Practice III Investigation and discussion of issues impacting physical therapy practice; professional ethics; moral reasoning; portfolio development. Seminar.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 2 SH |
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PT 998 - Professional Practice IV Investigation and discussion of issues impacting physical therapy practice; effective interaction with clients and their caregivers; emphasis on competency with diverse populations; portfolio development.
Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and successful completion of all prior coursework in the lockstep curriculum.
Credits 1 SH |
Physics |
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PHYS 601 - Topics in Physics Education I Topics for the secondary teacher, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics; curricular projects.
Prerequisites PREQ: High school physics teaching experience or permission of department head.
Credits 3 |
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PHYS 602 - Topics in Physics Education II Topics for the secondary teacher, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics; curricular projects.
Prerequisites PREQ: High school physics teaching experience or permission of department head.
Credits 3 |
Political Science |
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PSC 507 - Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections The role of political parties in campaigns and elections; how strategy, context, the media, and interest groups affect who runs for and wins elections; voter decision-making.
Credits 3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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PSC 580 - Readings in Political Science Readings in Political Science
Prerequisites PREQ: Department approval.
Credits 3 |
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PSC 593 - Contemporary Political Systems Problems in the structure and functions of selected political systems reflected against their political cultures.
Credits 3, R6 |
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PSC 595 - Seminar: American Political System Current issues in American government and politics.
Credits 3 |
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PSC 669 - Legal Issues in Public Affairs Legal Issues in Public Affairs
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PSC 693 - Topics in Political Science Topics in Political Science
Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits 1-6, R9 |
Project Management |
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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 Admission to the M.P.M. program.
Credits 2 |
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