Credits: 3 Grammar and reading continued: oral and listening work progressively increased.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: one 1-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PORT 171 with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of selected major Portuguese and Brazilian writers whose works reflect important political, social, moral, and cultural aspects of Portuguese societies. Conducted entirely in Portuguese.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to the life and people of Brazil through lectures and readings in Brazilian Portuguese on the geography, history, politics, social problems, arts, business and literature of the region. Conducted entirely in Portuguese.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Basic concepts in public relations, publics, public opinions, attitudes, two-way communications, and evaluation of public relations effectiveness. Basic literature of the field is examined. Basic principles for production of news releases, public service announcements, and other materials are covered.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events
Credits: 3 Examines the characteristics of successful public relations campaigns. Emphasis given to public relations planning and evaluating, as well as to advanced techniques in news publicity, controlled media publicity, and media relations. Professional practitioners are frequent guest lecturers.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PREL 255 and JOUR 230 or permission of instructor. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Focuses on preparation for Public Relations careers, media relations, ethics, and industry issues and trends, including literature in the field and professional organizations. Students focus on writing projects, including press kits, proposals, newsletters, brochures, fund raising, speeches, public service announcements, copy writing and create documents for portfolios.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PREL 255. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Provides student with an understanding of the facets of development intrinsic to a non-profit organization. Students work on team projects in local agencies and organization. They report to the class, write reflection papers, and give a final oral presentation about their experiences.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of selected topics in Public Relations. Topic to be announced in advance.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PREL 255. Crisis/Issues Management Critical Issues in Public Relations Case Studies in Public Relations Health Care Communication Special Events Planning Public Relations Research Techniques Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 Developing communication skills necessary to the non-profit arena, including working with volunteers, promoting and positioning various service organizations. Communication with relevant publics.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles of psychology including the study of growth, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, and mental health.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online, Self-Paced College Code: CAS
PSYC 105 - Careers and Plans for the Psychology Major
Credits: 0 This course focuses on career and academic planning issues for psychology majors. Information presented in the course will focus on the clarification, selection, and pursuit of a career in psychology or a related field. Topics will include an overview of the skills and knowledge expected of an undergraduate major in psychology, career options in psychology and related fields, preparation for employment with a bachelor’s degree, and preparation for graduate school. Students will develop an academic and career timeline, prepare for their remaining years in the psychology program, and explore interest areas in psychology.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Term Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to the brain and how it works, with an emphasis on processes used in everyday life: perception of our surroundings, memory and other facets of general cognition, and links to addictive behavior. The labs will give hands-on experience with these topics. Students will be exposed to research opportunities.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
PSYC 204 - Personal, Social and Career Development
Credits: 3 Application of psychological principles of behavior as they influence optimal personal, social and career development, with an emphasis on effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of causes for the rise of health psychology; interrelationships between psychology and health-related disciplines; models of disease and health care; interrelationships between stressful life events, social support, and wellness; illness behavior; psychology of addictive behavior; and behavioral health.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of significant schools, individuals and theories in the field of psychology, together with their contributions to present knowledge of behavior.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Lifespan is an integrative approach to psychological development which emphasizes the inter-dependency of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. The interrelatedness of theory, research, and application are seen throughout the entire sequence of human development from conception to death.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 or written permission of the teacher. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online, Self-Paced College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course teaches students to apply psychological theories and principles to the inner workings of organizations. The following topics are discussed in detail: employee selection and training, small group behavior, leadership, attitudes and motivation, power and politics, and strategies for fostering organizational change. Students will learn to interpret research findings accurately and responsibly as well as how to conduct empirical research in organizational settings.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to stress along with signs and symptoms of stress and identification of stressors in a person’s life. Students learn how to increase stress tolerance and implement change.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of theories of learning which evaluates connections between learning and behavioral processes within and between humans and animals. A lab fee may be required.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to how drugs affect mood, sensation, consciousness, and other psychological and biological functions.We will look at concepts such as the short and long term effects of use and abuse of drugs, classification and laws regulating the use of drugs, the relationship of drug use on societal issues, different approaches to drug treatment as well as debates on controversial topics in the field of drugs.
PSYC 405 - Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting
Credits: 1 The Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting is an annual meeting at which scientific papers and symposia are presented and functions to encourage psychology as a scientific profession. The goal of this class is to expose students to this approach to psychology, and increase their interest in psychology as a science, as well as develop a professional plan for life after graduation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
PSYC 410 - Introduction to Theories in Counseling & Psychotherapy
Credits: 3 An introduction to the major theoretical models and concepts for counseling and psychotherapy. Concepts such as the philosophical assumptions, the therapeutic process, and the client/therapist relationship are discussed. Limited to psychology majors and minors, or permission of the instructor.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101, and one of the following: PSYC 454, PSYC 269 or PSYC 460. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Asking researchable questions. Reviewing the literature. Hypothesis formulation. Research methodology emphasizes qualitative approaches but includes discussion of instrumentation, subject selection, and data collection procedures. Andrews’ human subject research review process. Informed consent. Writing assignments include theoretical essay, pilot study, second pilot study, research journal. Lab schedule will be arranged.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite:BHSC 230 or STAT 285. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
PSYC 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design
Credits: 3 The principles of designing, administrating, interpreting, and writing experimental research, questionnaires and interview schedules. Survey also focuses on coding procedures and scale construction. Structured around a research project, and the interpretation of scientific reports and professional journals. Lab schedule will be arranged.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PSYC 434/SOCI 434. Prerequisite(s):BHSC 230 or STAT 285 and PSYC 432. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
PSYC 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS
Credits: 3 A study on advanced parametric and non-parametric techniques such as two-way ANOVA, regression and power. The utilization of SPSS in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data. An analysis of professional journals and reports with an emphasis on the statistical reasoning.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PSYC 433 , SOCI 433 . Prerequisite(s):BHSC 230 or STAT 285 and PSYC 432 , SOCI 432 . Must have achieved a grade of “C” (not C-) in either BHSC 230 or STAT 285 . Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area within the Behavioral Sciences. A paper is required for more than one credit and may be required for one credit.
Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Workshop College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of how people use and acquire knowledge with emphasis on how people perceive, think, remember, store information, solve problems, and acquire and use language. A weekly lab focuses on experimental techniques that have been used to examine mental processing.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 or PSYC 180. Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of the mechanisms of actions of psychotropic agents and how they affect human perception and behavior. Emphasis is placed on the organization and function of the nervous system and the molecular and biochemical basis of drugs used to treat behavioral and clinical disorders.
Lecture/Lab: Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 or PSYC 180; BIOL 221, BIOL 222 or BIOL 165, BIOL 166. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of human behavior within a group context. Included are attitudes, social roles, collective behavior, and the dynamic aspects of human interaction.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 or SOCI 119 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduces the biological bases of behavior. Examination of the neuroanatomical and physiological foundations of such topics as the mind/body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, recovery from brain damage, and psychopathology.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101. Normally offered odd years. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course will introduce you to the field of Community Psychology. Community Psychology is an interdisciplinary field that emerged from clinical psychology, but incorporates perspectives and theories from sociology, public health, and anthropology. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, it goes beyond an individual focus to promote positive change, health, and empowerment at individual and systemic levels. This course can serve as preparation for those taking the practicum course as their capstone requirement.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 or SOCI 119 Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The theory and techniques of behavior change utilizing principles of conditioning. Applications relevant to health-centered and educational settings are emphasized.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101. Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Even years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–8 Supervised field placement in a human services setting is approved in advance by the department chair. A minimum of 45 hours of fieldwork activity is required for each credit. Consult staff before registering. Open only to departmental majors.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course focuses on the psychological and physiological human response to natural and man-made disasters. Using research from the field, students will examine normal and abnormal reactions, the recovery process, resilience, and various disaster mental health response modalities. Differences between natural and man-made disasters are explored, along with factors that contribute to and mitigate post-traumatic effects.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101 Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 A student portfolio demonstrating that the student has met the program learning outcomes in the psychology major. Required as part of the capstone for all students who do not complete a research project (PSYC498) along with PSYC4xx (MPA), complete field work (PSYC480), or complete a practucum project (PSYC490). The portfolio will be introduced along with other capstones in PSYC1xx (Careers and Plans).
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theory and practice in individual and group testing in the areas of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personality, and interest. Evaluation of tests and other instruments for measurement with a focus on their worth and limitations.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PSYC 101, BHSC 230 or STAT 285. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course is designed to build on psychological knowledge gained in previous coursework, explore different theories outlining how to work with agencies, and apply this knowledge to working in a community agency. The course requires students to spend 90 hours at the agency field site during the semester, and meet weekly as a class to discuss theories of intervention and their field experiences. Student’s final grade in this course will be based on feedback from the site supervisor as well as the instructor’s evaluation of classwork and fieldwork. It is recommended that students meet with the instructor the semester beforehand to discuss class requirements and placement options. Enrollment in this class is limited to psychology majors and minors of junior or senior status, or permission of the instructor.
PSYC 495 - Independent Study/Readings in Psychology
Credits: 1–3 Individual assignments and/or reports and/or individualized research in psychology on a contract basis with no more than 3 credits per semester. Students may repeat or take any combination of departmental independent study courses up to 6 credits. Consult staff before registering.
Grade Mode: Normal w S (A-F,I,S,U,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 0–3 An independent research project in psychology typically supervised by a faculty member and resulting in a technical report summarizing findings or a submission to a professional conference. Students may repeat or take any combination of departmental independent study or research project courses up to 6 credits with no more than 3 credits per semester. Consult staff before registering.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 This course focuses on the psychological and physiological human response to natural and man-made disasters. Using research from the field, students will examine normal and abnormal reactions, the recovery process, resilience, and various disaster mental health response modalities. Differences between natural and man-made disasters are explored, along with factors that contribute to and mitigate post-traumatic effects.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Year Offering: Alternate Years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to how drugs affect mood, sensation, consciousness, and other psychological and biological functions. We will look at concepts such as the short and long term effects of use and abuse of drugs, classification, laws regulating the use of drugs, the relationship of drug use on societal issues, different approaches to drug treatment as well as debates on controversial topics in the field of drugs.
Credits: 2 An introduction to the profession of physical therapy with an overview of duties and responsibilities physical therapists perform. Partially fulfills the clinical observation prerequisites for admission to the professional program. Students must have their own transportation for the clinical observation.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Comprehensive study of human anatomy covering all systems of head, neck, trunk, and extremities. A solid morphological basis for a synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and clinical sciences provided. Dissection and identification of structures in the cadaver, and the study of charts, models, and prosected materials.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PHTH 427 Prerequisite(s):BIOL 221, BIOL 222 or BIOL 165, BIOL 166 or equivalent. See instructor for additional requirements. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 0–5 A course which provides hands-on, patient contact experiences in a variety of settings. The clinical experiences are coordinated to correspond to the requirements of the physical therapy program. As a facilitator, the clinical instructor will assist in developing the student’s clinical thinking skills. The student is expected to become independent with the evaluation and treatment of noncomplex patients within that practice setting. This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Course Attribute: Full-time status
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 5 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CHHS
Credits: 0 The orientation course reviews the principle and practices underlying the Curriculum and Instruction of DPT Program. Mandatory for all incoming DPT students.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Term Offering: Fall College Code: CHHS
Credits: 4 A comprehensive study of human anatomy with emphasis on the nervous, skeletal, muscle, and circulatory systems. Introduction to basic embryology and its relation to anatomy and the clinical sciences concludes the course. Provides a solid morphological basis for a synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and the physical therapy clinical sciences. Co requisite: PTH410.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 515 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Introduction to assessment principles and examination skills utilized in all areas of physical therapy. The PT Guide to Physical Therapy Practice is referenced for the basic skills required in the assessment, intervention and documentation guidelines. Co requisite: PTH425.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 520 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Dissection and identification of structures in the cadaver supplemented with the study of charts, models, prosected materials and radiographs are utilized to identify anatomical landmarks and configurations. Co requisite: PTH400.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 505 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 The study of human movement including an introduction to the basic concepts of biomechanics with an emphasis on human joint/muscle structures and function, advancing to analysis of body mechanics, normal gait analysis, and pathological movement analysis. Joint abnormalities will be identified using radiographs, related to the resultant movement dysfunction. Prerequisites: PTH400 and 410. Co requisite: PTH426.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 505, PTH 515 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Clinical techniques applied to the examination, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients in general medical and acute-care. Emphasis on physical therapy intervention with relevant factors, management of pain and physical complications during medical treatment, and examination and treatment of special populations including wound and burn care.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 528 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Basic examination skills including surface palpation of specific underlying muscle and bone structures, joint motion (goniometry), manual procedures for testing muscle strength, sensation, vital signs, limb girth and volumetric measurement will be practiced. Clinical application in basic physical therapy care procedures will be introduced. Co requisite: PTH415.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 510 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Basic principles, physiologic effects, indications and contraindications, application and usage of equipment, and intervention rationale for hydrotherapy, thermal agents, wound care, massage, electrotherapy and mechanotherapy (traction) and other therapeutic interventions.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 535 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Biomechanical and observational analysis of normal and abnormal human movement. Integration of basic examination skills with gait and movement analysis.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 505, PTH 515 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Practice in assessment modified for the acute-care environment. Applications include home-and work-place evaluation for architectural barriers, functional evaluation tools, casting, and modification of treatment for acute care including goal setting and professional note writing.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 518 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 Sequence studying disease processes affecting major body systems and the resulting anatomical and pathophysiological changes. Clinical presentations and pharmacological treatment of patients with those disease processes are presented, as well as diagnostic tests and laboratory values used to identify pathological conditions.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PTH 505 and PTH 515 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Supervised practicum includes patient positioning and application of the therapy to obtain desired physiological response. Techniques of hydrotherapy, thermal agents, wound care, and massage, as well as specific electrotherapy and mechanotherapy treatments and assessment of physiological responses to those treatments.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 525 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 This course surveys the major religious traditions of the world. Study includes an overview of origins; major philosophical and theological underpinnings; typical aspects of worship and ethics; and major social, cultural, and political influences. Study is done from a consciously Christian framework.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 An examination of the basic anatomy and function of the central and peripheral nervous system with an emphasis on those structures involved in the control of human movement. Students are introduced to terminology and concepts associated with normal and abnormal function of selected areas of the neuraxis. This course provides the foundation for the neurology sequence.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 575 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
PTH 575 - Neuroscience and Motor Control Laboratory
Credits: 1 Study of the prosected central and peripheral nervous tissues, models and charts. Imaging will be used to compare normal to abnormal CNS presentation. Portions of lab will concentrate on making connections between neurologic structures and their role in controlling human movement.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 565 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 4 Advanced full-time clinical experience (8-10 weeks each) in a varity of professional priactice settings. One of the internships must ve in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient, and a neurology setting. Thirty-six to forty hours per week.
Credits: 4 Advanced full-time clinical experience (8-10 weeks each) in a variety of professional practice settings. One of the internships must be in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient, and a neurology setting. Thirty-six to forty hours per week.
Credits: 5 Advanced full-time clinical experience (8-10 weeks each) in a variety of professional practice settings. One of the internships must be in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient, and a neurology setting. Thirty-six to forty hours per week.
Credits: 5 Advanced full-time clinical experience (8-10 weeks each) in a variety of professional practice settings. One of the internships must be in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient, and a neurology setting. Thirty-six to forty hours per week. This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration.
Physical Therapy - Professional & Post-Professional
PTH 507 - Applied Clinical Anatomy & Kinesiology
Credits: 3 Lecture/lab course studying regional anatomy and biomechanics as they relate to normal movement and the potential development of movement dysfunctions. Correlations between pathomechanics, clinical presentation of pathology and decision making for therapeutic interventions will be drawn.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Sequence studying disease processes affecting major body systems and the resulting anatomical and pathophysiological changes. Clinical presentations and pharmacological treatment of patients with those disease processes considered, as well as diagnostic tests and laboratory values used to identify pathological conditions.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PTH 440. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
PTH 542 - Physiological Basis for Exercise Prescription: Level II
Credits: 2 Expanding on the knowledge presented in Level I, this course will go into more complex scenarios of patient impairments and more in depth spinal rehabilitation including advanced computer software training.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 The review of human physiological function of the major body systems with clinical application to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Detailed information on exercise physiology will be discussed along with clinical applications among patients with compromised health.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
PTH 580 - Introduction to Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Credits: 1 Medical lectures covering selected topics in orthopedics, including common orthopedic diseases and the use of diagnostic testing and imaging in the orthopedic field.
Swing course—Approved 500–599 courses qualify for undergraduate-level credit
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Presentation of fundamental physical therapy knowledge in the assessment and intervention of a patient with both acute and chronic conditions of the extremities. Screening of the cervical and lumbar spine prior to tests is covered, progressing to complete assessment and treatment of extremity joint pathologies. Diagnostic tests and results pertinent to the orthopedic patient are related to a physical therapy differential diagnosis.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 611. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 A continuation of the presentation of information regarding orthopedic pathology of the spine with emphasis on treatment techniques for the different pathologies from a physician and physical therapist’s perspective. A decision making model focusing on a differential diagnosis is incorporated throughout the course.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 612. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Examines the systemic responses to exercise as related to both an acute nature and in response to training. Specific pathological conditions are discussed in relation to exercise testing and prescription, and a clinical decision making process is presented for working with additional pathological conditions.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 620. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Clinical application and practice in the special techniques to assess and treat acute and chronic orthopedic pathologies of the extremities and spine.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 601 Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Designed for practice of the special techniques required in the assessment of intervention of acute and chronic orthopedic pathologies of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 602. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Introduction to the principles and practice of research including: research and null hypothesis, research questions, research design, research ethics and IRB protocol, sampling, validity and reliability, methodology, hypothesis testing and critical evaluation of physical therapy literature. Knowledge of the concepts needed for writing a graduate research proposal is interwoven throughout this course to prepare students for the Capstone Project.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Application of the principles and practice of research, including designs, IRB, ethics, hypothesis testing and critical evaluation of clinical literature as they relate to preparation of the Capstone Research Project. Preparation and development of a graduate research proposal is interwoven throughout this course.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
PTH 620 - Principles of Therapeutic Exercise Laboratory
Credits: 2 Practical demonstration and experience with responses to exercise, testing procedures, and exercise prescription, focusing on activities appropriate for clinical situations. Tests and interventions noted in the Physical Therapy Guide to Practice are highlighted.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 610. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Fundamental procedures in collecting, summarizing, presenting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data. Statistical tests applied to medical specialties.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 632. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Lectures covering selected topics in cardiopulmonary medicine, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, and medical and physical therapy interventions.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 635. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Prosthetic management of amputees, management of patients with disabilities requiring orthotic intervention, and application/management of traction and orthotic devices.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 637. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Practice in the computation of statistical data using appropriate formulas. Practical applications of techniques in research and statistical computations including probability, normal distribution, Chi Square, correlations, and linear regressions.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 622. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Emphasis on physical therapy assessment and intervention with cardiac and pulmonary patients. Practice of relevant techniques, such as stress testing, percussion, pulmonary function tests and breathing techniques, as well as other techniques identified in the Physical Therapy Guide to Practice.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 625. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1 Practice of the physical therapy techniques required in the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Special attention given to gait and function. Selected topics such as wheelchair modifications, miscellaneous ortho-rehab apparatus, and other assistive/adaptive devices included.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 627. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 An overview of embryologic development, followed by normal infant/child development to 5 years of age with an emphasis on motor development. Identification of assessment techniques for infants and children with normal and abnormal development. Description of various pediatric pathologies encountered in physical therapy with appropriate corresponding assessment and treatment approaches.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 650. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 3 A study of the organizational structures, operations, and financing of healthcare delivery institutions and an examination of the organization and interrelationship of their professional and support elements. Application of current health care management strategies and theory are related to the acute-care facility and independent practice.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
PTH 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care
Credits: 2,3 A discussion of spiritual values from a Christian perspective, how faith and spirituality facilitate the healing process, and how these can be incorporated into patient care. Attention will be given to discerning and addressing the spiritual needs of patients/clients, family members, and ancillary medical staff in a professional environment.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2,3 Analysis of the decision-making process, with special focus on clinical guidelines, Physical Therapy Guide to Practice, and differential diagnosis. Differential diagnosis is addressed through comparison of systemic signs and symptoms, as well as appropriate diagnostic tests which may indicate involvement of a problem outside of the scope of PT practice. For students in the DScPT program, additional collaborative learning experiences include case study presentations and compilations of additional resources for use in the clinic.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Practice of physical therapy assessment of the infant/child that addresses different developmental domains. Practice in the special techniques required in assessment and treatment of pediatric patients diagnosed with selected pathologies. Introduces current treatment approaches, such as Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), with their effects on treatment goals.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 640. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Review of basic neurophysiological mechanisms specific to nervous system dysfunction, related to clinical concepts in treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system, such as spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, and selected peripheral pathologies. Emphasis on comparing and contrasting facilitation techniques.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 661. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Continuation of PTH 651 - Neurology I, focusing on assessment and intervention with selected neurologic conditions. Common treatment techniques are compared with rationale for use of each.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 662. Prerequisite(s):PTH 651. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CHHS
Credits: 0 Students may register for this non-credit continuation course while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses.This course qualifies for full-time status, requiring a minimum of 480 hours of work per semester of registration. Requires program approval.
Course/Lab Fee: Yes Course Attribute: Full-time status
Credits: 2 Clinical application, rehabilitation practice, and techniques applied to nervous system dysfunction. Intervention techniques for conditions affecting the nervous system, such as spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke, and selected peripheral pathologies.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 651. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 2 Clinical application, rehabilitation practice, and techniques applied to basic physiological and neurophysiological mechanisms specific to nervous system dysfunction. Focus on techniques appropriate for use with neurologic patients and evaluation of patient response to treatment.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PTH 652. Prerequisite(s):PTH 661. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CHHS
Credits: 1,2 Practice of the knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and laboratory in a patient-care setting. This practicum consists of 4 weeks full-time physical therapy experience in clinical facilities affiliated with the university.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable to 4 credits Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: CHHS