2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


Prerequisites: 
A “C-” or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Numbering:
100-299 - Lower division Undergraduate
300-499 - Upper division Undergraduate
500-699 - Graduate
700-799 - Doctoral

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Cross-listed courses have the same educational outcome and the course can be used interchangeably for degree requirements. (Ex. HUM-118 and ENGL-118) Related courses have shared attributes, but because they have different expectations and educational outcomes, may not be utilized interchangeably for degree requirements. (Ex. DSCI-303 and DSCI-503) Both types of courses can be offered at the same times, dates, share a classroom and instructors, etc.

 
  
  • OCTH 617 - Health Conditions III


    Credits: 2
    This course introduces medical conditions commonly seen with the older adult population who receive occupational therapy services. Emphasis placed on etiology, symptoms, medical and alternative intervention and implications for occupational performance.
    Prerequisite: OCTH-514
  
  • OCTH 618 - Occupational Evaluation and Intervention III


    Credits: Four (4)
    This course focuses on concepts, values and skills needed to facilitate the occupational performance of older adult clients. Theoretical frameworks and evidence are used to evaluate the quality and appropriateness of client assessments and interventions. Operationalization of strategies for assessment and intervention focus on activity analysis perspectives that consider client factors, contexts, and occupational activities within a variety of clinic and community-based settings.
    Prerequisite: OCTH-612
  
  • OCTH 619 - Summit Experience


    Credits: Three (3)
    This culminating course provides the opportunity for student to apply their learning to a population based service learning project.
    Corequisite: OCTH-616
  
  • OCTH 620 - Level 1C Fieldwork


    Credits: Two (2)
    This is the third of three Level I fieldwork experiences. Fieldwork placements allow students to experience service provision applicable to occupational therapy intervention to gain directed observation and supervised participation.
    Prerequisite: OCTH-528
    Corequisite: OCTH-618
  
  • OCTH 621 - Level 2A Fieldwork


    Credits: Eight (8)
    This experience provides the student with an opportunity for professional role modeling and to carry out professional responsibilities under supervision. The student will be exposed to a variety of clients in an assigned setting. Level II fieldwork promotes clinical reasoning, insightful practice, ethical behavior, professionalism, and competence as an entry-level, generalist occupational therapist.
    Prerequisite: OCTH 613, OCTH 618, OCTH 619, OCTH 620
  
  • OCTH 622 - Level 2B Fieldwork


    Credits: Eight (8)
    This experience provides the student with an opportunity for professional role modeling and to carry out professional responsibilities under supervision. The student will be exposed to a variety of clients in a setting unique from the Level II A fieldwork. Fieldwork promotes clinical reasoning, insightful practice, ethical behavior, professionalism, and competence as an entry-level generalist occupational therapist.
    Prerequisite: OCTH 613, OCTH 618, OCTH 619, OCTH 620
  
  • ORGL 105 - Introduction to Leadership


    Credits: 3
    This course explores the nature of leadership from a multidisciplinary perspective. Emphasis is placed on helping students gain a better understanding of what makes for good leadership. Students will study classic and contemporary leadership theories, and then explore options to develop their personal leadership potential.

     

     
    Cross-listed: PSYC-105

  
  • ORGL 250 - Strategic Comm in Leadership


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course concentrates on public relations theories, strategies, and tactics to meet organizational goals. Some areas covered include media relations, campaign development, social and new media, persuasion, and crisis communication. Students will be able to describe how these elements can be combined to create seamless programs that positively and ethically affect an organization. Students investigate issues that challenge contemporary organizations by analyzing case studies, conducting research, designing possible creative solutions, and gaining hands-on opportunities.
    Cross-listed: COMM-250
  
  • ORGL 296 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1
    Students may design and conduct an independent study project in a field of their interest in partnership with a faculty adviser.
    Prerequisite: ORGL-105, PSYC-101- or PSYC 202H
  
  • ORGL 297 - Special Studies


    Credits: Three (3)
    This topics course is offered periodically based on student demand, interest, and needs. The course content is developed by the individual course instructor and is based on topics of special interest to organizational leadership majors.
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H
  
  • ORGL 351 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores the discipline of industrial and organizational psychology, the scientific study of psychology applied to work. Topics include but are not limited to selection, recruitment, psychological assessment, performance management, learning and development, organization assessment, organization attitudes and behavior, and workplace psychological health.
    Cross-listed: PSYC-351
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H
  
  • ORGL 374 - Social Conflict and Negotiation


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course will explore social science theory and practice as it relates to social conflict and negotiation in a variety of situations.Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical frameworks for social conflict and negotiation, and learn to apply theory to not only minimize the dysfunctions of conflict but also facilitate the constructive functions of conflict in their everyday lives.
    Cross-listed: PSYC-374
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H
  
  • ORGL 397 - Special Studies


    Credits: 3
    This topics course is offered periodically based on student demand, interest, and needs. The course content is developed by the individual course instructor and is based on topics of special interest to organizational leadership majors.
    Prerequisite: ORGL-105, PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H
  
  • ORGL 425 - Organizational Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Organizational psychology is the scientific study of how and why people think, feel, and behave as they do in organizations. Building on research in social psychology, it applies psychological science principles and theories to work settings (organizations) for the purpose of improving the well-being and effectiveness of employees and the organization. This seminar course includes topics such as perception and learning in organizations; attitudes; job satisfaction; justice, diversity and inclusion; stress and health; conflict; individual differences and personality; motivation; decision making; teams; power and influence; organization culture and change.
    Cross-listed: PSYC-425
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • ORGL 455 - Personnel Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course examines the application of psychological research and theory to effective human resource management in organizations. Particular emphasis is given to recruitment, selection, performance management, learning and development, and the social and legal context of personnel psychology.
    Cross-listed: PSYC-455
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • ORGL 472 - Understanding Organizational Behavior


    Credits: 3
    Organizational behavior is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in and around organizations. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates knowledge from psychology, sociology, and organization sciences. The purpose of this course is to examine the foundational theories in organizational behavior and their application for the purpose of improving organization effectiveness and individual well-being.
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H
  
  • ORGL 473 - Group Dynamics


    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the scientific study of social psychological processes in groups. We will explore the theoretical explanations for group processes and the practical application of theory to groups. Topics include but are not limited to theory on group dynamics, group formation and development, structure of groups, group processes, and team effectiveness.

     

     
    Cross-listed: PSYC-473, SOC-473
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-

  
  • ORGL 480 - Senior Seminar


    Credits: 3
    This course is the culminating, capstone experience in the social science curriculum. Students will review and discuss their course of study and its application beyond graduation. Students will work with a social science faculty member toward the completion of a research project intended to explore an area of interest in the student’s field of study. NOTE: Successful completion of Senior Seminar is achieved upon completion of the student project.

     

     
    Cross-listed: CRIM-480, PSYC-480, SOC-480
    Prerequisite: CRIM/PSYC/SOC-341 and CRIM/PSYC/SOC-342 with minimum grade of C-, and Senior status

  
  • ORGL 491 - Organization Consulting


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course provides students with applied experience in organization assessment and consulting. Student consultants will apply concepts and methods to assess a real client organization in order to help them improve effectiveness. You will develop foundational knowledge on collecting, analyzing, and feeding back assessment information to the client. The course will help you build your resume while providing pro-bono services to a non-profit organization.
    Cross-listed: PSYC-491
    Prerequisite: SOSC-242 or SOSC-244 or SOSC-245; and SOSC-341
  
  • ORGL 493 - Organization Development & Change


    Credits: Three (3)
    In this course, students will learn the science of facilitating planned organization change for the purpose of improving an organization’s effectiveness and supporting the development and well-being of individuals and teams within the organization. Students will have practice opportunities to apply the concepts, models, and specific interventions for organization development and change. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the science of change processes, OD knowledge and practice, and the development of the thinking skills necessary to enable effective design and communication of organization change.
    Cross-listed: PSYC-493
    Prerequisite: SOSC-242 or SOSC-244 or SOSC-245;
    SOSC-341 is also required
  
  • ORGL 496 - Independent Study


    Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
    Junior- or senior-level students may design and conduct an independent study project in a field of their interest in partnership with a faculty adviser.
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade B
  
  • ORGL 497 - Special Studies


    Credits: Three (3)
    This topics course is offered periodically based on student demand, interest, and needs. The course content is developed by the individual course instructor and is based on topics of special interest to organizational leadership majors.
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H
  
  • PHIL 110 - Political Ideologies


    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the major political ideologies in the United States and worldwide, including liberalism, conservatism, the far left, and the far right.
    Cross-listed: PSCI-110
    Related Courses: PHIL-310 and PSCI-310
  
  • PHIL 220 - Intro to Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    Students study selected readings from philosophers, to read their words, rather than read about them. This course develops critical intelligence through careful reading and discussion.
  
  • PHIL 230 - Logic: Inf and Methodology


    Credits: 3
    This course introduces formal logic: traditional logic (Aristotle) and symbolic logic.
  
  • PHIL 297H - Honors Special Studies


    Credits: 4
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.

    Fall 2021: The Idea of God in the Western Tradition

    This course will examine the major philosophical and theological questions concerning God, His existence, His nature, and His relationship to the universe.
    General Education Area: Humanities
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program

  
  • PHIL 301 - Ethics and Technology


    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to thinking about computers and digital technology through an ethical lens. Through the major ethical traditions and theories such as virtue ethics and social contract theory, students will explore a number of issues in computer and information technology, and evaluate their changes to our privacy and property rights, their effects on our security, and their relations to justice and fairness.
    Cross-listed: ISYS-301
  
  • PHIL 305 - Ancient Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    This course is a general survey with an emphasis on Greek philosophers.
  
  • PHIL 306 - Medieval Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    This course studies main philosophical movements from St. Augustine to William of Ockham, including a study of parallel developments in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course emphasizes the medieval discussions about God, human nature, and the cosmos.
  
  • PHIL 307 - Modern Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    A survey of philosophy from the end of the Renaissance to the contemporary period, this course emphasizes such principal figures as Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, Hume and Kant.
  
  • PHIL 308 - Contemporary Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    A survey of 20th Century philosophy, this course examines relevant political philosophies, theories, and practices.
  
  • PHIL 310 - Political Ideologies


    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the major political ideologies in the United States and worldwide, including liberalism, conservatism, the far left, and the far right.
    Cross-listed: PSCI-310
    Related Courses: PHIL-110 and PSCI-110
  
  • PHIL 325 - Ethics: Values and Meaning


    Credits: 3
    How do we make moral choices? What are the elements of an ethical life? What can give our lives meaning? Apart from exploring such questions through the lenses of major ethical theories, this course provides students with the opportunity to apply ethical insight and practice to their professional fields.
  
  • PHIL 350 - History of Ideas: Scientific Revolution


    Credits: 3
    A detailed study of the transition from the Greco-Medieval conception of the universe to the modern idea, the course concerns itself with the major thinkers of this era such as Nicolas Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, John Kepler, Galileo, and Isaac Newton. The course traces the historical causes of this important conceptual revolution and assesses its impact upon European civilization at that time.
  
  • PHIL 355 - Philosophy of Religion


    Credits: 3
    This introductory course examines philosophical issues as they relate to Western religious thought. Topics may include arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, the relationship between faith and reason, the role of miracles and religious experience, and the religious foundations of morality. This course incorporates traditional and contemporary readings.
  
  • PHIL 376 - Ethics Of War


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores the ethical dimensions of
    the use of military force up to and including
    war, both by states and by non-state actors. It
    covers not only the decisions and justifications
    of using force in the first place, but also the
    methods and means of force, once employed. The
    course will survey a variety of sources of
    military ethics, including international law,
    secular political philosophy, and the war ethics
    in various world religions.
    Cross-listed: PSCI-376
  
  • PHIL 420 - Aesthetics: Experience/Beauty


    Credits: 3
    Inquiry into the philosophy of the beautiful: the metaphysical and psychological aspects of artistic production and appreciation. This course considers the nature of art, the status of beauty, the role of perception in art, the function and use of artistic work, and the social importance of art.
  
  • PHIL 455 - Literature and Philosophy of the Environment


    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the intellectual foundations of the environmental movement. Students will read and discuss the major 19th Century writers who were the source of the environmental movement and become acquainted with the philosophical ideas that underpin the movement. Students also will learn about an ensemble of artists who have contributed to and drawn inspiration from the environmental movement.
    Cross-listed: HUM-455
  
  • PHIL 496 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1-4
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
  
  • PHIL 497 - Special Studies


    Credits: 1-4
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
  
  • PHIL 498 - Seminar


    Credits: 1-4
  
  • PHTH 500 - Principles of PT I


    Credits: 3
    This course provides an introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) core values. This course addresses awareness of self and the effect that individual beliefs, attitudes, and values have on clinical behavior. Emphasis is placed on professional behavior and communication skills. Concepts of teaching and learning theories will be presented. This course also addresses disability awareness and interprofessional education. Portfolios are introduced as a reflective assessment tool.
    Prerequisite: For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 502 - Principles of PT II


    Credits: 2
    This course further emphasizes the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Model (ICF) and disablement models. This course focuses on components and performance of the medical interview. Documentation models will be discussed as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and cultural competence.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-500, For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 509 - Kinesiology I


    Credits: 3
    Kinesiology is the study of human motion. This course is designed to analyze the principles of biomechanics, muscle and joint anatomy and function which interact to produce or limit normal motion. Kinesiology I will include biomechanics, mechanical properties of joints and muscles and analysis of the upper extremity, temporal mandibular joint (TMJ), cervical and thoracic spine. Analysis of the upper extremity, TMJ, cervical and thoracic spine will include the structure, function, mechanics, select pathomechanics and analysis of movement at each region.
    Prerequisite: BIOL-394, and PHYS-104; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 514 - Exercise Principles


    Credits: 3
    General exercise principles including physiology, purpose, rationale, effects, indications and contraindications are studied in this course. Therapeutic exercise performed with and with-out equipment will be examined. Students will develop skills in the application of selected therapeutic exercises.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-522, PHTH-524, and PHTH-529
    Corequisite: PHTH-514L
  
  • PHTH 514L - Required Lab - PHTH 514


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: PHTH-514
  
  • PHTH 515 - Kinesiology II


    Credits: 3
    Kinesiology is the study of human motion. This course is designed to analyze the principles of biomechanics, muscle and joint anatomy and function which interact to produce or limit normal motion. Kinesiology II will include biomechanics, mechanical properties of joints and muscles and analysis of the lower extremity, lumbar spine, posture and gait. Analysis of the lower extremity and lumbar spine will include the structure, function, mechanics, select pathomechanics and analysis of movement at each region.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-509, For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 522 - Neurophysiology of Function and Movement


    Credits: 3
    Neurophysiology of Function and Movement is a lecture course and comprises the application of neuroanatomy to the analysis of normal and abnormal movement. This course is designed to address the functional aspects of the nervous system and how these are changed in different disease processes resulting in altered movements, behaviors, pain, cognitive and motor learning/planning functions. This course explores the neuroscience issues important for the practice of physical rehabilitation across populations.
    Note: Physical Therapy students only

    Prerequisite: BIOL-511
  
  • PHTH 523 - Physical Agents


    Credits: 2
    This course presents a wide range of physical therapy treatment procedures that use electricity, electromagnetic energy, heat, cold, light, sound, traction and compression to produce specific theraputic goals. The physiologic impacts of each physical agent on normal and abnormal human bodies are observed and studied. Students develop skills in the safe and appropriate application of physical agents to the human body. Principles and practice of examination and evaluation skills and integration of anatomy and kinesiology principles are included within this course.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-509, PHTH-522, PHTH-525, PHTH-529, and PHTH-531; For PT Students
    Corequisite: PHTH-523L
  
  • PHTH 523L - Required Lab-Phth 523


    Credits: Zero (0)
    Corequisite: PHTH-523
  
  • PHTH 524 - Examination Procedures


    Credits: 4
    This course presents principles and practice of examination skills. Examination is required prior to the initial intervention and is performed for all patients/clients. The initial examination is a comprehensive screening and specific testing process leading to diagnostic classification or, as appropriate, to a referral to another practitioner. By the completion of this course the student will be prepared to perform a basic initial physical therapy examination. The focus of this course is on performing a patient interview screening for red flags, performing a systems review, goniometry, manual muscle testing, muscle length assessment, examination of gait deviations and a neurologic examination (mental status, cranial nerves, reflexes, coordination).
    Prerequisite: PHTH-515, PHTH-522, and PHTH-525, For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 525 - Patient Management


    Credits: 3
    The course presents patient management needed to function in the health care environment. Patient care skills include body mechanics, positioning, draping, range of motion, transfers, standard precautions, massage, ambulation with assistive devices, wheel chairs, vital signs, and communication skills. Concurrent laboratory instruction reinforces the basic principles learned in lecture. Throughout this class the student will be developing clinical decision making abilities and documenting on provisions directed towards patient care. Prosthetics and orthotics will be introduced in this class.
    Prerequisite: BIOL-511, PHTH-500, and PHTH-509; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 527 - Intro to Diagnostic Imaging


    Credits: 1
    This course includes the study of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging studies. This course will introduce concepts of imaging using plain film radiography, arthrography, magnetic imaging (MRI), computerized axial tomography (CAT), angiography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. Students will learn to understand radiographic anatomy and clinical correlation with different patient cases. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding diagnostic imaging from a primary care practitioner point of view. Diagnostic imaging cases covered will include musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-515; PHTH-522; and PHTH-525; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 529 - Exercise Physiology


    Credits: 3
    This course provides students the didactic background on the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. This course emphasizes the neural, hormonal, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses with acute and chronic exercise. Additional topics include but not limited to measurement of oxygen uptake/energy expenditure, exercise response in special populations through lifespan and applications of exercise physiology concepts to sports and athletic performance enhancement.
    Prerequisite: BIOL-394 and HEPR-370; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 529L - Required Lab - Phth 529


    Credits: 0
    Corequisite: PHTH-529
  
  • PHTH 531 - Systems and Disease I


    Credits: 2
    This course provides the learner with the distinctive role of the physical therapist in clinical decision making by identifying underlying impairments from various body systems that contribute to reduced movement throughout the lifespan. This first of a four-course series emphasizes the alterations in body structure and function, activities, participation and differential diagnosis across the lifespan. This course emphasizes the physical therapy management of patients with immune and integumentary
    dysfunction as well as a variety of other conditions including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, various cancers and infectious diseases.
    Prerequisite: BIOL-396, and HEPR-370; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 532 - Systems and Disease II


    Credits: 3
    This course provides the learner with the distinctive role of the physical therapist in clinical decision making by identifying underlying impairments from various body systems that contribute to reduced movement throughout the lifespan. This is the second of a four-course series that emphasizes the alterations in body structure and function, activities, participation and differential diagnosis across the musculoskeletal system that influences dysfunctional movement.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-531, For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 533 - Systems and Disease III


    Credits: 3
    This course provides the learner with the distinctive role of the physical therapist in clinical decision making by identifying underlying impairments from various body systems that contribute to reduced movement throughout the lifespan. This is the third of a four-course series that emphasizes the alterations in body structure and function, activities, participation and differential diagnosis across the neurological system that influences dysfunctional movement.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-531; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 534 - Systems and Disease IV


    Credits: 4
    This course provides the learner with the distinctive role of the physical therapist in clinical decision making by identifying underlying impairments from various body systems that contribute to reduced movement throughout the lifespan. This is the fourth of a four-course series that emphasizes the alterations in body structure and function, activities, participation and differential diagnosis across the cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, hematological, and genitourinary systems that influences dysfunctional movement.
    Prerequisite: PHTH 529, and PHTH 531? For PT Students
    Corequisite: PHTH 514, PHTH 626, PHTH 627, PHTH 644, and PHTH 652
  
  • PHTH 551 - Research Methods


    Credits: 3
    The courses purpose is to enable students to assess the credibility and applicability of research results. Emphasis is placed on presenting principles of research design and statistical methods which will enhance their ability to review professional literature critically, and to develop a research proposal and systematic review of literature.
    Prerequisite: SOSC 341, For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 626 - Orthopedic Conditions I


    Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes the distinctive role of the physical therapist in the systematic examination, diagnosis, and intervention of patients and clients with musculoskeletal pathologies (particularly of the neck, back, shoulder, hip, sacroiliac joint, knee and
    ankle/foot) with an emphasis on movement dysfunction. Concurrent didactic and laboratory sessions enhance learning and an appreciation for psychomotor skills related to maximizing movement in the context of activities and participation in
    patients and clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-524, PHTH-532; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 627 - Functional Development


    Credits: 3
    This course presents the normal and abnormal development of the major organ systems with emphasis on pediatrics and the diagnoses: cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and Myelodysplasia. Lifespan normal and abnormal development in the biophysical area are covered including wellness during each age level.
    Prerequisite: PSYC-254, PHTH-522, PHTH-532, and PHTH-533; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 628 - Orthopedic Conditions II


    Credits: 3
    This course emphasizes the distinctive role of the physical therapist in the systematic examination, diagnosis, and intervention of patients and clients with musculoskeletal pathologies (particularly of the elbow, forearm, wrist/hand, and temporomandibular joint.Amputations, prosthetics, and orthotics will also be discussed) with an emphasis on movement dysfunction. Concurrent didactic and laboratory sessions enhance learning and an appreciation for psychomotor skills related to maximizing movement in the context of activities and participation in patients and clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-626; PHTH-645, and PHTH-646; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 629 - Advanced Assessment


    Credits: 4
    The course is designed as a problem-based learning approach to the examination, evaluation, and treatment of the multi-system patient/client. Students evaluate patients with various medical diagnoses. Physical therapy diagnosis/prognosis and evidence based practice are the requirements for each comprehensive case analysis. Small group learning emphasizes the team approach as well as peer review. Cases are designed to develop clinical reasoning, teamwork, professional communication skills, and assure competency of applied clinical skills.
    Prerequisite: PHTH 628, PHTH 632, PHTH 633, PHTH 634; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 630 - Spectrum of Care throughout the Life Span


    Credits: 3
    This course examines geriatric and aging issues across the lifespan as related to physical therapy practice. Common aging theories and the effects of aging on all body systems, as well as the influence of these changes on client health, function, and ability to respond to therapy interventions, will be explored. All systems (musculoskeletal, neurological, genitourinary, integumentary, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine) will be investigated. Students will integrate this knowledge through case studies. The impact of lifespan issues, family/cultural/ societal support systems and expectations, and health care resource limitations will also be considered. Clinical decision-making skills will be enhanced through the assimilation of client information and physical therapy examination, resulting in the development of appropriate plans of care.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-628, PHTH-631, PHTH-632, PHTH-633, and PHTH-634; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 631 - Pharmacology for Physical Therapists


    Credits: 3
    Pharmacology is an integrative rather than an autonomous science, serving as a bridge between the clinical and the basic sciences. The course is intended to provide the student with the background necessary for the clinical treatment of patients referred to Physical Therapy. This course will include the study of fundamentals of the actions of drugs, including mechanisms of therapeutic and adverse effects and their implications in physical therapy interventions. The course will especially concentrate on the use of drugs in the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-531, PHTH-532, PHTH-533, PHTH-534 For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 632 - Neurologic Conditions and Management


    Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes the distinctive role of the physical therapist in the systematic examination, diagnosis, and intervention of patients and clients with neurologic pathologies with an emphasis on movement dysfunction. Concurrent didactic and laboratory sessions enhance learning and an appreciation for psychomotor skills related to maximizing movement in the context of activities and participation in patients and clients with neurologic dysfunction.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-533, PHTH-627, PHTH-645, and PHTH-646; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 633 - Management of Ethical Practice


    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to prepare students for managerial and administrative situations, which they will face as they begin to practice physical therapy. The course views management issues from a macroscopic to a microscopic perspective, and utilizes the LAMP document skills required by all practicing clinicians. Students first learn about the health care environment today and the delivery of health care within contemporary systems of organizations. The course explores the external pressures facing healthcare access and delivery today, and how these relate to the practice of physical therapy in the 21st century. The six pillars that support the concept of a “doctoring profession” as outlined in the APTA Vision 2020 also are explored.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-644; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 634 - Cardiopulmonary Conditions and Management


    Credits: 2
    This course emphasizes the distinctive role of the physical therapist in the systematic examination, diagnosis, and intervention of patients and clients with cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies with an emphasis on movement dysfunction. Concurrent didactic and laboratory sessions enhance learning and an appreciation for psychomotor skills related to maximizing movement in the context of activities and participation in patients and clients with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-534, PHTH-645, and PHTH-646; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 644 - Clinical Education Foundations I


    Credits: 2
    This course addresses pertinent topics to prepare students for clinical education experiences. This course emphasizes topics related to clinical education including policies and procedures, models of clinical education, expectations, direction and supervision, ethical decision-making, first aid, safety, and emergency preparedness. The Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) assessment tool for clinical education will be discussed.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-502; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 645 - Clinical Experience I


    Credits: 3
    Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy. Clinical Experience I is a ten-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-514, PHTH-534, PHTH-626, PHTH-627, PHTH-644, and PHTH-652; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 647 - Clinical Education Foundations II


    Credits: 1
    This course addresses issues related to employment including human resource issues, resume writing, and job seeking. This course expands on conflict management related to ethical issues. Components of clinical instructor training are discussed. This course addresses pertinent topics related to clinical education including safety and emergency preparedness and the Clinical Performance Instrument.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-633, PHTH-645, and PHTH-646; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 648 - Clinical Experience II


    Credits: 4
    Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.

    Clinical Experience II, III, and IV include three ten-week clinical affiliations under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-630, PHTH-647, PHTH-653, PHTH-664, and PHTH-665; For PT Students
    Corequisite: PHTH-649

  
  • PHTH 649 - Clinical Experience III


    Credits: 3
    Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.

    Clinical Experience II, III, and IV include three ten-week clinical affiliations under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-630, PHTH-647, PHTH-653, PHTH-664, and PHTH 665; For PT Students
    Corequisite: PHTH-648

  
  • PHTH 650 - Clinical Experience IV


    Credits: 5
    Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.

    Clinical Experience II, III, and IV include three ten-week clinical affiliations under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-648 and PHTH-649; For PT Students

  
  • PHTH 652 - Research Proposal I


    Credits: 1
    Students work in small groups under the direction of a faculty advisor to prepare and present a research proposal/pilot or systematic review of the literature related to clinical practice of physical therapy.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-551; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 653 - Research Proposal II


    Credits: 2
    This is part II of the research preparation courses. Students work in small groups under the direction of a faculty advisor to prepare a research proposal/pilot or systematic review of the literature related to clinical practice of physical therapy. The focus of this portion will be data collection, methods and results.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-652; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 654 - Research Symposium


    Credits: 2
    This symposium provides the opportunity for faculty and students within the Physical Therapy program to meet together and share their research. Students will share their research proposals through a paper, poster presentation and platform presentation.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-653; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 662 - Seminar in Physical Therapy


    Credits: One (1)

    This course is specifically designed to provide students additional information on a variety of issues related to the physical therapy profession.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-628, PHTH-632, and PHTH-633; For PT Students

  
  • PHTH 663 - Seminar in Physical Therapy


    Credits: One (1)

    This course is specifically designed to provide students additional information on a variety of issues related to the physical therapy profession.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-628, PHTH-632, and PHTH-633; For PT Students

  
  • PHTH 664 - Seminar in Physical Therapy


    Credits: 1
    This course consists of three or more one-credit options specifically designed to provide students additional information on a variety of issues related to the physical therapy profession.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-628, PHTH-632, and PHTH-633; For PT Students
  
  • PHTH 665 - Differential Diagnosis


    Credits: 2
    This course will integrate previously learned concepts about differential diagnosis and apply this to complex multi-system patients seen by physical therapists. In this course the student will learn methods for screening the body organ systems when making a differential diagnosis in order to prepare students for direct access and primary care delivery models. The ability to relate the pertinent information from the subjective evaluation or history along with the physical examination and then deciding whether or not a patient should be treated or referred to another medical practitioner will be mastered. Therapists will determine a physical therapy diagnosis or decide if a patient history and or signs/symptoms raise red flags that suggest a referral to another practitioner.
    Prerequisite: PHTH-628, and PHTH-632; For PT Students
  
  • PHYS 103 - General Physics I


    Credits: 4
    General physics is an algebra-based course of lectures and experimental demonstrations with correlated lab work on the fundamental principles of physics: mechanics and heat.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Prerequisite: MATH-125
    Corequisite: PHYS-103L
  
  • PHYS 103L - Required Lab - Phys 103


    Credits: 0
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Corequisite: PHYS-103
  
  • PHYS 104 - General Physics II


    Credits: 4
    This course is a continuation of PHYS 103 and covers wave motion, sound, electricity, optics, light and magnetism.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Prerequisite: PHYS-103; Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: PHYS-104L
  
  • PHYS 104L - Required Lab Phys 104


    Credits: Zero (0)
    Required lab - PHYS 104
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Corequisite: PHYS-104
  
  • PHYS 105 - Astronomy


    Credits: 3
    Astronomy presents a survey of celestial bodies, the means of gathering information on them, and theories of their origin and evolution.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Cross-listed: SCI-105
  
  • PHYS 120 - The Physics of Light and Sound Waves


    Credits: 3
    This course covers basic concepts of light, color, visual phenomena, and the physical principles involved in the description, generation, and reproduction of sound. See SCI 120
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Cross-listed: SCI-120
  
  • PHYS 153 - Calculus-Based Physics I


    Credits: 4
    This is a calculus-based course of lectures and experimental demonstrations with correlated lab work on the fundamental principles of physics: mechanics and heat.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Prerequisite: MATH-151
    Corequisite: PHYS-153L
  
  • PHYS 153L - Required Lab


    Credits: 0
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Corequisite: PHYS-153
  
  • PHYS 154 - Calculus-Based Physics II


    Credits: 4
    This course is a continuation of PHYS 153 and covers wave motion, sound, electricity, optics, light and magnetism.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Prerequisite: PHYS-153, Minimum grade C-
    Corequisite: PHYS-154L
  
  • PHYS 154L - Required Lab


    Credits: 0
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Corequisite: PHYS-154
  
  • PHYS 222 - Meteorology


    Credits: 3
    Meteorology is the scientific study of Earths weather and climates, including the structure and composition of the atmosphere, and how the elements of temperature, pressure, moisture, and energy interact to produce various weather phenomena. Current events in weather, including extreme weather and environmental concerns, also will be emphasized.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Cross-listed: SCI-222
  
  • PHYS 296 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1-4
    General Education Area: Natural Science
  
  • PHYS 297 - Special Studies


    Credits: 1-4
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
  
  • PHYS 350 - Current Topics in Physics


    Credits: 3
    This course will emphasize a current topic in physics including but not limited to string theory, chaos theory, or multi-universe theory. This course will involve reading and discussion of the current topic.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
  
  • PHYS 440 - Modern Physics


    Credits: 3
    Modern physics presents the theory of relativity, introductory quantum theory, atomic structure of matter, physical properties of solids, and nuclear structure.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
    Prerequisite: PHYS-103 and PHYS-104
  
  • PHYS 497 - Special Studies


    Credits: 1-4
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. More information can be requested from the department.
    General Education Area: Natural Science
  
  • PHYS 498 - Seminar


    Credits: 2
    General Education Area: Natural Science
  
  • PSCI 101 - American Government


    Credits: 3
    This class offers an overview of the American Politics sub-field of political science. This course examines the origins, development, structure, and functions of the political system of the United States of America. Topics include the constitutional framework; federalism; the three branches of government, the bureaucracy; civil rights and liberties; political participation and policy formation.
    Note: Fulfills the Missouri state requirement.

    General Education Area: Social Science
 

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