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ARCHIVED 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses


 

Nursing

  
  • NSG 803 - Medical Humanities


    Most explorations of medicine and culture address certain “truths” or “themes” that are present in medicine. In this course we presume that medicine and/or health are constituted by a set of interrelated narratives that function as etiology and diagnosis– as explanations of what medicine was, is, and should be. The purpose of this course is to examine some of these “themes” and/or “narratives” that are commonplace in medicine and use them as a way of understanding both the human experience within the complex healthcare system, and personal journeys through health, illness, and/or death.

    Prerequisites NoneCorequisites None

    Credits 3

  
  • NSG 808 - Foundational Science for Nurse Anesthesia


    Applied sciences course that introduces the basic principles of chemistry, physics and neuroscience and the integration of these principles into the practice of nurse anesthesia.

    Prerequisites Admission to the nurse anesthesia program

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 810 - Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnosis


    Clinical evaluation, physical assessment and diagnosis for the nurse anesthetist.

    Prerequisites Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 814 - Foundations and Applications of Evidence-Based Practice


    This course will overview models of Evidence Based Practice including theories and methods of translational reasearch.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 815 - Healthcare Program Evaluation and Quality


    This is an evaluation research course in healthcare settings. Emphasis is on conceptual, methodological, organizational, political, and ethical considerations in evaluating programs.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 816 - Global Health and Social Justice


    An interdisciplinary human rights and social justice perspective of contemporary issues, problems and controversies that effect social, economic, political and environmental global health.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 817 - Applied Biostatistics


    This course emphasizes statistical literacy and develops critical statistical thinking. Students analyze data sets and communicate statistical results in a concise, cohesive and readable manner.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 818 - Leadership and Project Planning


    An introduction to advanced leadership theories to facilitate management of clinical projects.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 822 - Health Care Policy and Ethics


    The course examines healthcare policy development strategies including the analysis of variables impacting policy implementation (e.g. politics and ethics).

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 823 - Economic and Financial Aspects of Healthcare Systems


    Study of financial and business factors related to health care delivery systems and advanced practice nursing.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 826 - Leadership and Health Care Systems


    Examine challenges, and political issues impacting leadership strategies for organizational design to promote communication, collaboration, conflict management, power sharing and innovation.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 827 - Communication and Technology for Transforming Healthcare


    Exploration of current theories and practices in information systems and health communication and development of innovative strategies for using emerging information and communication technologies in patient care and inter-professional collaboration.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 830 - Advanced Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists


    Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, hematological, and cellular physiology, with particular emphasis on how these systems relate to anesthesia management.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 831 - Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists I


    Pathophysiologic disorders with emphasis on the surgical patient and implications for safe anesthesia management. 

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 832 - Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists II


    Pathophysiologic disorders with emphasis on the surgical patient and implications for safe anesthesia management. 

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 840 - Basic Principles of Anesthesia


    Basic principles of preoperative patient assessment, anesthesia planning, operating room preparation, interpretation of pertinent patient findings, and required documentation for safe anesthesia management. 

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 841 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I


    Anesthetic principles associated with specific specialty procedures; management of identified patient groups and patients with special problems. 

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 842 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II


    Anesthetic principles associated with specific specialty procedures; management of identified patient groups and patients with special problems. 

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 843 - Advanced Principles of Anesthesia III


    Anesthetic principles associated with specific specialty procedures and management of identified patient groups and patients with special problems. 

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 861 - Advanced Anesthesia Pharmacology I


    Pharmacologic effects, drug-receptor site interactions, structure activity relationships, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of agents used in the perioperative period. 

    Credits 4
  
  • NSG 862 - Advanced Anesthesia Pharmacology II


    Drug mechanisms, pharmacologic effects, drug-receptor site interactions, structure activity relationships, therapeutic uses and adverse effects of agents used in the perioperative period.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 880 - Independent Study


     

    Independent study allows the student an opportunity to explore a program related topic independent of the standard curriculum and expand their knowledge on a special topic. The topic and content must be mutually agreed upon by the course instructor and student.

    Prerequisites N/ACorequisites N/A

    Credits 1-3

  
  • NSG 883 - Clinical Residency and Project Development I


    First of four courses resulting in a scholarly DNP project. Students negotiate learning objectives with the course instructor for the practicum. Requires 120 clinical hours.

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 884 - Clinical Residency and Project Development II


    Course builds on Clinical Residency and Project Development I with a focus on project planning and translation of new knowledge into practice, Requires 120 clinical hours.

    Prerequisites PREQ: NSG 883

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 885 - Clinical Residency and Project Development III


    Course builds upon Clinicl Residency and Project Development I and II. The student implements the clinical project in the practice setting.  Requires 180 clinical hours.

    Prerequisites PREQ: NSG 884. Approval of IRB to proceed with DNP project. Doctoral Candidacy.

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 886 - Clinical Residency and Project Development IV


    Culmination of Clinical Residency and Project Development I, II, and III. Evaluates the outcomes and impacts of the project and disseminates the findings. Requires 120 clinical hours.

    Prerequisites PREQ: NSG 885

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 887 - Advanced Clinical Practicum Elective


    NSG 887 is an Advanced Clinical Practicum course elective designed to offer additional clinical opportunities to students who may require additional supervised DNP Clinical Hours towards degree completion.

    Prerequisites Permission of Instructor

    Credits 1-4 Variable
  
  • NSG 888 - Nurse Anesthesia Review


    Review of the chemistry and physics, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management principles associated with anesthesia care. 

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 893 - Special Topics


    Special Topics Course to be use when the program plans to offer a special topics course.

    Prerequisites noneCorequisites none

    Credits 3
  
  • NSG 901 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum I


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 902 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum/Seminar II


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Selected topics, journal articles and case reports are presented, critically analyzed and discussed by presenters and participants once a week at a clinical and literature review conference. Prerequisite: Each practicum must be taken in sequential order; permission of instructor.

    Credits 2

  
  • NSG 903 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum/Seminar III


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Selected topics, journal articles and case reports are presented, critically analyzed and discussed by presenters and participants once a week at a clinical and literature review conference. Prerequisite: Each practicum must be taken in sequential order; permission of instructor.

    Credits 3

  
  • NSG 904 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum/Seminar IV


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Selected topics, journal articles and case reports are presented, critically analyzed and discussed by presenters and participants once a week at a clinical and literature review conference. Prerequisite: Each practicum must be taken in sequential order; permission of instructor.

    Credits 4

  
  • NSG 905 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum/Seminar V


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Selected topics, journal articles and case reports are presented, critically analyzed and discussed by presenters and participants once a week at a clinical and literature review conference. Prerequisite: Each practicum must be taken in sequential order; permission of instructor.

    Credits 4

  
  • NSG 906 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum/Seminar VI


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Selected topics, journal articles and case reports are presented, critically analyzed and discussed by presenters and participants once a week at a clinical and literature review conference. Prerequisite: Each practicum must be taken in sequential order; permission of instructor.

    Credits 4

  
  • NSG 907 - Clinical Anesthesia Practicum/Seminar VII


    Practicum in simulation laboratory, hospital, or outpatient surgical sites with graduated, guided instruction in the clinical management of patients receiving various types of anesthesia.  Each practicum builds on previously developed skills progressing from basic operating room orientation to the administration of anesthesia for patients exhibiting complicated pathophysiology.  Focus is on preparation, planning, and implementation of a safe anesthetic, and application of prior classroom learning.  Specialty areas such as pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiac, thoracic, trauma, urologic, vascular, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatrics and regional anesthesia are incorporated.  Human Patient Simulation modules will be used to reinforce clinical concepts.  Health care team communication, collaboration, and education are stressed.  A clinical coordinator at each clinical site will coordinate and monitor the student’s progress.  It is expected that students will continue clinical rotations through university designated break periods.

    Selected topics, journal articles and case reports are presented, critically analyzed and discussed by presenters and participants once a week at a clinical and literature review conference. Prerequisite: Each practicum must be taken in sequential order; permission of instructor.

    Credits 4

  
  • NSG 991 - DNP Project Development I


    The first offering of a five course series that results in a scholarly DNP project.  Students negotiate learning objectives with the course instructor for the practicum. 

    Credits 1
  
  • NSG 992 - DNP Project Development II


    This course builds on DNP Project Development I with a focus on project planning and translation of new knowledge into practice. 

    Credits 1
  
  • NSG 993 - DNP Project Development III


    This course builds upon knowledge gained in DNP Project Development I and II.  The student implements the clinical project in the practice setting.

     

    Credits 1
  
  • NSG 994 - DNP Project Development IV


    This course builds upon knowledge gained in DNP Project Development I, II, and III.  The student implements the clinical project in the practice setting. 

    Prerequisites NSG 853

    Credits 2
  
  • NSG 995 - DNP Project Development V


    Culmination of Clinical Residency and Project Development I, II, III and IV.  The DNP student evaluates the outcomes and impact of the project and disseminates the findings.

    Credits 1

Nutrition and Dietetics

  
  • ND 533 - Research Methods in Nutrition


    Standard procedures for nutrient analysis, including proximate analysis of foods; introductory experimental design and methodology. 2 Lecture 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites PREQ: MATH 170 or PSY 251. COREQ: 436 or 536.

    Credits 3
  
  • ND 541 - Nutritional Biochemistry


    Normal nutrition in relation to biochemical and physiological functioning of macronutrients and their interrelationships.

    Prerequisites PREQ: ND 334, BIOL 293, and CHEM 133 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • ND 636 - Protein, Carbohydrates, and Lipids


    Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids.

    Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • ND 639 - Vitamins and Minerals


    Digestion, absorption, and metabolism of vitamins and minerals.

    Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of the instructor.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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.

    Credits 2
  
  • ND 671 - Orientation to Clinical Nutrition


    Expansion of knowledge: skills through a variety of instructional methods that contribute to the acquisition of required competencies and professional attributes for clinical nutrition practice.

    Prerequisites PREREQ:  ND 680 Concepts & Methods of Dietetic Practice

    COREQ:  ND 681 Clinical Nutrition Practicum

    Credits 1

  
  • 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

    Credits 1

  
  • ND 673 - Orientation to Community Nutrition


    Expansion of knowledge:  skills through a variety of instructional methods that contribute to the acquisition of required competencies and professional attributes for community nutrition practice.

    Prerequisites PREREQ:  ND 680 Concepts & Methods of Dietetic Practice

    COREQ:  ND 683 Community Nutrition Practicum

    Credits 1

  
  • 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
  
  • ND 681 - Practicum in Clinical Dietetics


    Supervised on-site experience in clinical dietetics.

    Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to Dietetic Internship Program.

    Credits 6
  
  • ND 682 - Practicum in Administrative Dietetics


    Supervised on-site experiences in administrative dietetics.

    Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to Dietetic Internship Program.

    Credits 3
  
  • ND 683 - Practicum in Community Dietetics


    Supervised on-site experiences in community dietetics.

    Prerequisites PREQ: Admission to Dietetic Internship Program.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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

  
  • PRM 580 - Independent Study


    Independent Study

    Credits 1-3, R6
  
  • 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

  
  • PAR 593 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion


    Topics in Philosophy and Religion

    Prerequisites PREQ: Permission of department head.

    Credits 1-3, R6

Physical Education

  
  • HPE 583 - Physical Education Advanced Internship


    A full-time internship in physical education.

    Prerequisites COREQ: 596. Field experience.

    Credits 9
  
  • HPE 596 - Seminar in Physical Education


    Theory related to practice.

    Prerequisites COREQ: HPE 583.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • HPE 621 - Research in Health and Human Performance


    Research competencies relating to health, physical education, recreation, and dance.

    Prerequisites PREQ: EDRS 602.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • HPE 630 - Physical Education Curriculum


    History, philosophies, aims, and objectives of physical education curriculum.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • HPE 650 - Applied Physiology


    Physiological adaptations resulting from different levels of performance.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • HPE 665 - Exercise Testing and Prescription


    Testing and training in fitness-based programs.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • HPE 694 - Special Problems


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

    Credits 1-3, R9
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PE 640 - Administration of Physical Education


    Organization and administration of the physical education programs in the school.

    Credits 3
  
  • PE 675 - Issues in Intramurals and Athletics


    Examination of issues in intramurals and athletics.

    Credits 3
  
  • PE 699 - Thesis


        

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

    Credits 2, R24

Physical Therapy

  
  • 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 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PT 811 - Introduction to Clinical Care


    Patient care skills: documentation, patient education, communication, body mechanics, vital signs, infection control, positioning and draping, transfers, assisted gait, wheelchairs, basic exercise.

    Prerequisites Admission to the Physical Therapy Program

    Credits 2
  
  • PT 812 - Physical Therapy Interventions


    Theory, principles, and applications of therapeutic interventions as part of physical therapy client management for a various health conditions.

    Prerequisites Successful completion of all prior coursework in the DPT program

    Credits 4
  
  • 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
  
  • PT 814 - Care of Select Populations


    Comprehensive study of conditions commonly requiring physical therapy management including wound care, amputated limbs, rheumatology, women’s health, and urinary incontinence.

    Prerequisites Successful completion of all prior coursework in the DPT program

    Credits 3
  
  • PT 815 - Health Screening and Diagnostics


    Introductory principles of screening for a variety of health conditions including more serious medical conditions outside of the scope of physical therapy practice and screening for individual health, wellness, and lifestyle practices, along with diagnostic issues and diagnostic imaging as applied to physical therapy practice.

    Credits 3
  
  • 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
  
  • PT 817 - Movement System Examination I


    Introduction to essential movement system screening and examination techniques that form the foundation of physical therapy practice, emphasizing developing knowledge and clinical decision-making skills related to tests and measures performed during clinical examination for a broad spectrum of health conditions within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary realms.

    Credits 2
  
  • PT 818 - Movement System Examination II


    Continued introduction to essential movement system screening and examination techniques that form the foundation of physical therapy practice, emphasizing developing knowledge and clinical decision-making skills related to tests and measures performed during clinical examination for a broad spectrum of health conditions within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary realms.

    Credits 2
  
  • PT 821 - Clinical 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
  
  • PT 822 - Clinical 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
 

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