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ENGL 508 - Designing for the Web
This course teaches graduate students how to use professional level design programs to create a web site for upper level course projects. The methodologies and skills include design elements of a web page, the ability to create both still and animated graphics, and the ability to write in a concise professional manner. Emphasis is placed on applying traditional research documentation while presenting the project in a professional and visually exciting form.
Credits: 3 s.h
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ENGL 635 - Literacy, Hypermedia, and Modern Communication
Students in this course explore the relationship of technology and communication focusing on hypertext and hypermedia’s power to redefine literacy in the classroom and in the work place. Students work towards a definition of literacy and an understanding of its underlying technological basis. They trace literacy’s historical evolution from oral to pictoral and graphic to print, focusing on the noetic demands and impact of that evolution. With hands-on use of the technology, the course investigates the shift from paper-bound to electronic literacy, particularly as embodied in hypertext and hypermedia. Cross-listed as CISC 335.
Credits: 3 s.h
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ENGL 659 - The Contemporary Novel
This course seeks to investigate the novel from the point at which traditional courses in American and European literature terminate. Current novels are read and discussed in an effort to evaluate their literary merit, popularity, and contribution to modern culture.
Credits: 3 s.h
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ENGL 667 - Shakespeare
This course is designed to develop the student’s appreciation of Shakespeare as a master dramatist through a study of selected tragedies, comedies, and histories. The plays selected are concerned with the classic problems which beset humankind. The emphasis shifts yearly from the tragedies to comedies, with histories incorporated each year.
Credits: 3 s.h
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French |
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FREN 611 - Intermediate French
This course is an advanced study of the French language and a review of all verb forms, which concentrates on conversational ability. Literary and cultural studies are used as a basis for conversation. Students completing this course should be able to take part in fairly sophisticated discussions in the French language and should appreciate cultural differences. Classes are conducted entirely in French using the video series French in Action.
Prerequisites & Notes
FREN 112 or three to four years of high school French.
Credits: 3 s.h
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FREN 612 - Advanced Intermediate French
This course focuses on the ability to communicate efficiently in everyday life situations such as telephoning long distance, planning a trip, writing business letters, or operating a computer terminal. The review of grammar and the acquisition of vocabulary are framed in cultural contexts. Discussions are conducted in French. Intensive classroom participation is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
FREN 112 with a B+ average or FREN 611 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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Health Studies |
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HLTH 502 - Methods and Materials in Health/Family and Consumer Sciences
Students in this class analyze the theory, practice, and planning process for school health education. The readings, discussions, observations, lesson planning, practice teaching, unit planning, and critical analysis emphasize quality interactive teaching and professionalism in health education.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 505 - Curriculum Construction and Instruction
This course analyzes the essential components of and procedures for the development of a written pre-K-12 comprehensive health education curriculum. Students critically review current general and specific curricula in light of various teaching possibilities and environments for health education.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 517 - Organization, Administration, and Assessment for the School Health Program
This course examines administrative relationships, procedures, and assessment techniques involved in the conduct of school health programs. Areas of study include: general policies, services and delivery systems, environment, reliability, personnel duties, curriculum development, and instruction. An emphasis on aligning program objectives and assessment strategies with the current Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Education Frameworks (MCHEF) comprise a significant segment of required assignments.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 525 - Human Disease
This course examines a wide range of contemporary health problems. The health professional examines the epidemiology and pathology of major diseases and their attendant psychosocial implications. Prevention and control are discussed within ethical issues identified for study.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 101, 130-131, HLTH 103, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 560 - Health-Related Aspects of Aging
This course focuses on the various theories associated with biological aging; the identification of major health hazards; and provisions for their treatment, prevention, and control. The healthcare delivery system is examined and discussed.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 570 - Women’s Health Care
This course is designed to consider those personal health topics of special interest and applicability to women. The focus is upon the role of self-understanding and self-help in promotion of health and well-being.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 580 - Health Program Planning and Design
This course provides an overview of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating public and community health administration, education, and promotion programs. Students develop their abilities in setting goals and objectives, coordinating and administering health services, and communicating health education, needs, concerns, and resources.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 588 - Special Health Topics for the Classroom Professional
This course is designed for the classroom professional (pre-K-12) to study the special health issues and problems that arise in assisting students to change lifestyles or cope with special health needs. Through this course, students are better able to apply the communication and interpersonal skills necessary for promoting health and wellness.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 601 - Health Behavior
This course presents a theoretical basis for the analysis and interpretation of health behavior. Research and literature in areas such as sociocultural and environmental factors associated with health behaviors, and planning and developing effective programs are reviewed.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 603 - Teaching Methods and Learning Styles
This course analyzes the theories, practices, and planning processes for school health education. Readings, discussions, observations, lesson planning, practice teaching, and critical analysis emphasize quality teaching and professionalism in the health education field. The course analyzes how to teach students with special needs and how to develop, plan, and implement IEPs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 610 - Issues in Public Health
Selected contemporary issues in the field of public health are examined, including social, psychological, political, and community problems in the provision of healthcare services, payment of healthcare, and development of health manpower. Specific issues examined vary each year.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 612 - Dimensions of Wellness
This course examines the dimensions of wellness: spiritual, physical, intellectual, career, emotional, and social. Emphasis is on self- responsibility and a holistic approach to wellness and illness. Students review wellness programs, identify assessment instruments, and learn to apply this knowledge to the achievement of a healthful way of living.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 614 - Administration of Health Programs
This course is designed to teach students how to implement, manage, and evaluate health promotion programs in the public and private sectors. The components of a comprehensive health promotion program are examined and the relationship of health promotion to healthcare cost containment, employee productivity, and absenteeism are covered. Methods of quantifying program effectiveness and techniques for improving the student’s employment market ability are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
HLTH 601.
Credits: 4 s.h
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HLTH 616 - Health Law
This course is designed to provide an analytical framework to enable the understanding of the legal and ethical climates within which the health care institution operates. Emphasis is placed on the legal and ethical concepts which bear most heavily upon current healthcare problems, planning, and decision-making activities of the healthcare profession.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 640 - Techniques of Applied Nutrition
This course is a study in applied nutrition as related to human health. Health issues related to nutritional deficiencies and excesses, and related therapies are discussed. Practical applications of sound nutritional principles are the focus of this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 682 - Seminar in Health Promotion
This seminar considers problems and provides advanced study in health promotion and wellness management programs. A graduate student, with permission of the advisor, may register for this seminar only two times.
Credits: 1-3 s.h
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HLTH 684 - Practicum in Health/Family & Consumer Science PreK-8
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified health educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the Pre-K-8 level. Site assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the Office of Teacher Preparation. This course is for students seeking health/family & consumer science licensure at the elementary level.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced standing in Physical Education Teaching and Administration, and a pre-practicum.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 685 - Practicum in Health/Family & Consumer Science 5-12
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified health educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the 5-12 level. Site assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the Office of Teacher Preparation. This course is for students seeking health/family & consumer science licensure at the secondary level.
Prerequisites & Notes
Advanced standing in Physical Education Teaching and Administration, and a pre-practicum.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HLTH 686 - Health Promotion/Wellness Management Fieldwork
Health Promotion/Wellness Management Fieldwork
Credits: 6 - 9 s.h
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HLTH 687 - Health Clinical Teaching
This is a supervised fieldwork experience under the direct guidance of a certified health educator for a minimum of 150 clock hours. This course is for students seeking health/family and consumer science licensure.
Prerequisites & Notes
Teacher Licensure; 3.0 GPA in graduate coursework.
Credits: 3 s.h
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Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
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HPER 626 - Independent Study Proposal Design
This seminar assists students in completing their independent study proposal for a Master’ in Education (M.Ed.) or Master’s in Physical Education (M.P.E.) within the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Students are required to complete the full proposal and prepare for data collection for their study.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610.
Credits: 2 s.h
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HPER 627 - Facility Design, Operations, and Maintenance
This course acquaints students with the scope and complexity of the design, operation and upkeep of sport and recreation facilities. The students develop an awareness of the wide variety of disciplines necessary for the construction and competent administration of major sport and recreation venues including stadium, golf courses, aquatic centers, ski areas, playing fields, ice arenas and other facilities and areas common to the sports world.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HPER 645 - Marketing Issues in Sport and Recreation
This course provides the student with basic knowledge and understanding of sports marketing and promotions on the educational, recreational, and professional levels. Attention is given to a history of sports marketing, definition of terms, principles of marketing, strategic market planning, and evaluation of sports marketing programs. Components of the course include developing products, sponsorships, special event fundraising, public relations, utilizing television, and radio networking.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HPER 675 - Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation
This course offers an examination of general legal concepts, federal and state legislation, and legal liabilities as they impact the recreation and sport management profession. It is designed to assist administrators and supervisors to anticipate and cope with potential litigation.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HPER 678 - Budgeting for Sport and Recreation
This course focuses on the nature and concerns of sport management and recreation professionals working in tax-supported agencies. Financing, budgeting, personnel administration, collaborative teams, organizational structure, and facility operations are included.
Credits: 3 s.h
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HPER 679 - Personnel and Human Resource Management
This course examines the responsibilities of personnel managers who perform personnel functions. Course content includes work analysis, staffing, training and development, appraisal, compensation, maintenance, union relations, communication, motivation, and legislation. Contemporary topics covered include employee recognition, employee assistance programs, burnout, and sexual harassment.
Credits: 3 s.h
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Management |
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MGTE 600 - Selected Applications of Accounting
This course offers an in-depth study of accounting for the graduate student with no previous accounting background. The emphasis is on the preparation, interpretation, and use of financial statements for profit and nonprofit organizations. A management-oriented approach to accounting procedures is utilized.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 605 - Managerial Supervision
This course deals with the concept of management skills in the area of supervision–setting objectives and accomplishing them through the efforts of others. The class time is primarily used to develop supervisory skills experientially.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 215.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 610 - Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations
This course explores specific skills in modern financial management. The course covers the fundamental skills of identifying financial weaknesses and problem-solving in the healthcare sector. Special emphasis is on fund raising, budget control, and fund management. Analytical skills are enhanced in the subject areas of profitability and asset management. Financial reporting criteria are discussed and case study analysis is included.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 618 - Advertising
This course introduces the richness and variety of the real world of advertising. A study is made of advertising lessons in marketing, campaign objectives, creative strategy, planning, and evaluative research. Thought provoking, real-world concepts and controversies are approached to personally involve students in the practical applications of advertising.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 121 or 325 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 620 - Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations
This course explores specific issues and concepts in long-term strategic planning to ensure exemplary healthcare delivery. Skills in identifying opportunities and weaknesses in organizational development in the healthcare sector are taught. Special emphasis is on organizational and human resource development, client-based needs assessment, and asset utilization.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 630 - Management in Long-Term Healthcare Organizations
This course studies the problems of organizational effectiveness in long-term healthcare organizations and the impact of public policy, accreditation, regulation, and reimbursement on their operating policies and practices.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 640 - Quantitative Methods
This course helps students apply certain mathematical principles for use in business and economics. Much attention is given to problem solving to allow students to gain experience with mathematical notation and techniques. Understanding of the mathematical principles and application to the strategy of management decision-making are also accomplished through case solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 360.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 645 - Consumer Behavior
This course is designed to examine the use of consumer behavior research and theory as a central element of business strategy, especially in marketing. Students study the activities involved in obtaining, consuming, and disposing of products and services.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 121 or 325, ECON 205, and either PSYC 101 or SOCI 101, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 675 - Entrepreneurial Studies
The course covers the theoretical and practical points of starting new organizations. The course covers financing options, personnel management, opportunity recognition, wealth creation, sociological impact, the economics of entrepreneurialism, rates of return generated on invested capital, resource requirement planning and projections, growth management, entrepreneurial success strategies, various case studies, and the writing of an actual business plan.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 210 or 211, MGTE 315, ECON 200, MATH 115 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 677 - Organization Research
This course provides academic and practical skills in various types of data acquisition and associated analysis within organizational settings. The course focuses on quantitative and analytical techniques that are utilized by the industrial psychologist practitioner as outlined by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The administration of questionnaires, interviews, training evaluation, attitude surveys, sampling procedures, survey research, formulation of research-based conclusions, and ethical standards are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610 and 620.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 678 - Business Law
This course explores basic legal principles and engages the student in an intensive study of the law of contracts and selected aspects of business-related subjects, including sales, negotiable instruments, business organization, consumer, and anti-trust law. Examples and case studies from business, nonprofit, health agencies, and professional sports are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
MGTE 150.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 680 - Corporate Social Responsibility
This course examines the multiform problems and issues that are typical of the business and society interface and the initiatives taken by businesses to resolve those issues. Students learn how to identify issues and stakeholders and how to formulate and implement social-issues strategies and to integrate them with business strategy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHIL 225 and MGTE 150 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 688 - Special Topics
This course consists of a series of one semester hour graduate seminars which focus on current topics in healthcare management; students choose three in consultation with an advisor. Topics of current interest to students are offered on a variable basis. A list of topics includes, but is not restricted to: home healthcare, health insurance, occupational medicine, death and dying, managing a health maintenance organization, health policy, facilities planning, hospital administration, managing a CCRC, hospice management, and negotiation skills.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MGTE 694 - Management of Compensation and Benefits
This course focuses on managing employee compensation in contemporary organizations. Students examine the current state of compensation decision-making and learn how to apply theoretical and research developments in their decisions. Specific content includes strategic perspectives associated with the design of compensation systems as well as the determinants of individual compensation packages.
Prerequisites & Notes
RCTR/MGMT 479 or permission from instructor. Cross-listed as PSYC 694.
Credits: 3 s.h
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Mathematics |
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MATH 688 - Topics in Mathematics and Computer Sciences
This course covers advanced and new topics in mathematical analysis and computer sciences, with emphasis on applications, theoretical and practical, that are not covered in other courses, but are of current interest and relevance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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Movement Science |
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MSCI 601 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
This course takes an in-depth look at the physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. Topics that are covered include the physiology of the skeletal, muscle, cardiorespiratory, endocrine, and renal systems. In addition, environmental effects, ergogenic aids, gender differences, and training procedures are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 303 or equivalent. CHEM 331 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 602 - Exercise Biochemistry
This course covers the biochemical principles responsible for the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins during exercise. Biochemical changes associated with acute exercise, chronic training, and endocrine control of metabolism are also covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 303, CHEM 331, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 603 - Cardiovascular Physiology and Exercise
This course provides the students the opportunity to study cardiovascular function both at rest and during exercise. The effect of both acute and chronic exercise on cardiovascular function is studied both in lecture and during a laboratory component. The relationship of pulmonic function to cardiovascular function is also reviewed.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 303 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 604 - Neuromuscular Functional Exercise
This course examines the integration of neural and muscular aspects of human movement, the effects of acute and chronic exercise on neuromuscular function, and factors which influence neuromuscular function.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 303 and MSCI 624.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 605 - Seminar: Movement Science
This course involves discussion of current research and literature related to selected problems in movement science. Topics are selected on the basis of current trends as well as students’ interests and needs.
Credits: 1 s.h
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MSCI 606 - Environmental Physiology
This course provides the student the opportunity to study the various forms of environmental stress and how the human organism responds physiologically to them. Students study how physical performance is affected by environmental stressors such as heat, cold, altitude, and the hyperbaric environment both in lecture and in a laboratory component.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 303 and MSCI 624 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 607 - Pulmonary Physiology & Exercise
This course provides students the opportunity to study pulmonic physiological function both at rest and during exercise. The effect of chronic exercise on pulmonic function is studied both in lecture and during a laboratory component. The effect of acute exercise is also studied. The relationship of cardiovascular function to pulmonic function is also presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSCI 603 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 624 - Laboratory Techniques in Movement Science
This modularized course provides students with demonstrations and hands-on experiences utilizing selected laboratory techniques from the movement sciences. Specialized sections of the course are offered to fulfill the needs of students in a number of movement science related areas including: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, and sports injury prevention and management.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSCI 319 and 303.
Credits: 1-3 s.h
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MSCI 640 - Nutrition and Athletic Performance
This course focuses on the relationship between nutritional practices and human physical performance. Topics covered include the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water on performance. In addition, factors affecting body composition and weight control are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor and HLTH 261.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 642 - Qualitative Biomechanics of Movement
This course examines qualitative biomechanical concepts of human and related animal movements. Applications are drawn from normal locomotive, occupational, sport, and pathological movements. The student becomes familiar with determining and applying biomechanical principles based on aided and unaided observation and measurements taken using commonly available equipment.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSCI 319.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 645 - Exercise and Aging
This course provides information on the aging process and how this process is impacted by exercise. The focus is on children and the geriatric population.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 130, 131, 132, 133 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 651 - Quantitative Biomechanics of Movement
The process of quantitative biomechanical analysis is examined, with emphasis on human motion and its mechanical interaction with the environment. Applications are drawn from normal locomotive, occupational, sport, and pathological movements. Instruction is provided in cinematographer and force platform laboratory procedures for use in kinematics and kinetic analysis projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSCI 319 and MSCI 642 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 652 - Data Acquisition and Signal Analysis in Movement Sciences
This course is designed to present theory and procedures used in computerized, real-time data acquisition and subsequent signal analysis. Practical experience is gained through the use of hardware and software packages designed for that purpose. Applications are drawn from representative data acquisition tasks used in movement sciences research.
Prerequisites & Notes
BASIC or FORTRAN computer programming experience or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2 s.h
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MSCI 653 - Presentation Techniques and Technologies in Movement
This course is designed to present the theory and application of technology to facilitate effective verbal and nonverbal components of professional presentations.
Credits: 1 s.h
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MSCI 662 - Skeletal Biomechanics
This course is an evaluation of biomechanical principles as applied to skeletal structures. Concepts from statics and dynamics are applied to bone and joint structures, which enhance students’ understanding of the dynamics of human motion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 2 s.h
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MSCI 672 - Medical Physiology
This course focuses on the pathophysiology of selected diseases. The diseases covered include cardiac, pulmonary, and renal disease. This information is important for those who have an interest in clinical exercise physiology.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSCI 603.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 675 - Graded Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography
This course is designed to instruct students in the acquisition and interpretation of both resting and exercise electrocardiograms. Students are taught to identify various supraventricular and ventricular dysrhythmias. This course is also designed to acquaint students with the procedures involved with exercise testing and prescription for healthy and diseased populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
AEXS 260, MSCI 603 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 684 - Fieldwork in Sports Nutrition
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to apply the scientific principles that they gained in the MSCI 440/640 course (Nutrition and Athletic Performance). Students are assigned to an athletic team to assist members of that team in developing a better understanding of the role that nutrition plays in enhancing their performance.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSCI 440/640 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2 s.h
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MSCI 687 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology
In this course, graduate students have the opportunity for hands-on application of their didactic instruction. Students are exposed to a variety of clinical experiences as they interact with patients having or recovering from cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, immunological/hematological conditions at an approved site.
Prerequisites & Notes
AEXS 613, MSCI 603, MSCI 672, MSCI 675.
Credits: 2-6 s.h
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Movement Studies |
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MOST 610 - Assessment in Movement and Sport
This course is designed to present to the student various assessment tools in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains used in movement science and sport. An introduction to research in movement science and sport and basic statistical analysis are presented. A practical experience in administering a test, including the writing of an article suitable for a research journal, is involved.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MOST 624 - Motor Learning and Control
This course is designed to present information concerning fundamental concepts in motor learning and control. Topics include stages of skill acquisition, neurological bases of movement, motor integration, feedback, motor memory, conditions of practice, attention, and perception. Laboratory sessions are designed to enhance the understanding of topics covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 224 and 610 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MOST 629 - Heritage and Values of Movement and Sport
This course is designed to teach students about the cultural heritage and values of human movement and sport from a philosophical and historical perspective. A close examination is made of important time periods of the past that have affected current attitudes, understanding, knowledge, and behavior.
Credits: 3 s.h
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MSCI 692 - Independent Study in Clinical Exercise Physiology
This course is designed to meet the non-thesis master’s degree requirement in health science and physical education programs. A project is planned by the student and conducted under faculty supervision. It may involve a research project, a review of literature, or other appropriate activity. A written proposal and an oral presentation are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of major advisor and faculty supervisor.
Credits: 2 s.h
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Occupational Therapy |
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OCTH 501 - Occupational Therapy Fundamentals
This course is a study of the historical and current philosophies of occupational therapy with emphasis on the present scope of practices, issues, and concepts. The values of occupational performance and activity in prevention, treatment, and health maintenance are also addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 503 - Preclinical Education
The practicum provides occupational therapy students with observational experiences in area clinics. Professional ethics, standards of practice, uniform terminology, and interpersonal skills are practiced and discussed during weekly seminars.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2 s.h
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OCTH 505 - Group Process
This course, including a laboratory experience, focuses on understanding the process of group dynamics, recognizing various types of verbal interactions among group participants, and learning appropriate techniques and intervention to promote insight and improved interpersonal interaction skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 501.
Credits: 1 s.h
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OCTH 512 - Neuroscience and Occupation I
This course presents the neurological foundations of human performance, behavior, and emotion through lecture and laboratory formats. Students engage in collaborative analysis of clinical examples to better understand the structure, function, and development of the nervous system and its influence on functional tasks throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 513 - Neuroscience and Occupation II
This seminar is a continuation of OCTH 512 in which students engage in collaborative analysis of neurological disorders and begin to practice assessment procedures related to function of the nervous system. Topics discussed relate to concurrent courses in the occupational therapy curriculum, with a focus on occupational performance throughout lifespan. Cases studied are drawn from prior fieldwork, concurrent occupational therapy courses, texts, videos, and computer software.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 512.
Credits: 1 s.h
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OCTH 520 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Infancy
This course presents the theory and scope of practice in occupational therapy for the prenatal through school age period. Human performance is emphasized and related to normal and dysfunctional processes affecting growth, development, self care, play/leisure, and family functioning. Techniques for occupational therapy assessment and intervention in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional, and social skill development are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 308/608, OCTH 412/512 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 521 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Childhood
Through the study of human performance from preschool through school age, emphasis is given to normal and dysfunctional processes which may affect growth and development, learning, self care, play/leisure, and family functioning. Techniques for assessment and intervention in sensory, perceptual motor, cognitive, emotional, and social skill development are emphasized and practiced in laboratory experiences with particular attention to skills needed in the school system.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 308/608, OCTH 412/512, and OCTH 520.
Credits: 4 s.h
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OCTH 525 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents
This course involves the study of human performance from school age through young adulthood, emphasizing normal and dysfunctional processes which may affect growth and development, learning, self-care, leisure, peer relations, and family functioning. Various theories and occupational therapy frames of reference are utilized in understanding the life tasks of adolescents. Intervention strategies are covered and practiced in a one-hour weekly lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 501 and 350.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 531 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I
This course is the first in a four-course sequence that examines occupational function, dysfunction, and adaptation in adults. This course specifically addresses clinical pathology, theory, and practice related to the physical domain of human occupation. Techniques for occupational therapy interventions, emphasizing a neurodevelopmental approach, are reviewed and practiced in laboratory experiences. This course is concurrent with OCTH 532.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 520 and 521, PHTH 608 and 211.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 532 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II
This is the second in a four-course sequence that examines occupational function, dysfunction, and adaptation in adults. This course specifically addresses the operational use of psychosocial occupational therapy theories within the context of traditional psychiatric theories. Occupational therapy interventions, emphasizing therapeutic use of self, engagement in activity, and psychosocial evaluations are practiced. This course is concurrent with OCTH 531.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 501 and 505.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 533 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III
This is the third in a four-course sequence that examines occupational function, dysfunction, and adaptation in adults. This course specifically addresses clinical pathology, theory, and practice related to the physical domain of human occupation. Techniques for occupational therapy intervention, emphasizing biomechanic, rehabilitative, and human occupation approaches, are reviewed and practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 531.
Credits: 4 s.h
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OCTH 534 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV
This is the fourth in a four-course sequence that examines occupational function, dysfunction, and adaptation in adults. This course specifically addresses clinical pathology, theory, and practice related to the psychosocial domain of human occupation. Psychiatric diagnoses are explored, along with occupational therapy techniques for assessment and intervention. Students have the opportunity to experience group leadership roles in the community. This course is concurrent with OCTH 533.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 532.
Credits: 4 s.h
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OCTH 535 - Development and Occupational Therapy Adaptation for the Older Adult
Aging includes a variety of physical and psychosocial changes and increased risks for dysfunctions. Students discuss myths and facts surrounding these issues and the roles occupational therapists play to facilitate normal health during this part of life. A short field experience is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 501.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 536 - Occupational Therapy for the Older Adult
Techniques and issues specific to occupational therapy and older persons are explored, including evaluation, treatment, reimbursement, and other special issues. Students with a great deal of work and/or academic experience related to older persons tailor this course with the professor to fit their individual needs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of professor and OTRC.
Credits: 1 s.h
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OCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Management
This course examines the development of occupational therapy programs and departments emphasizing strategic planning, marketing, budgeting, staffing, reimbursement, and federal and state licensing regulations. Managing staff, consulting to agencies, writing grant proposals, and utilizing resources are also explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 501 and 503.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 582 - Graduate Seminar
This course provides a discussion of professional ethics and current issues in the field. Personal values and attitudes, and their relationship to the provision of patient care, are explored as they relate across the spectrum of cultures, classes, and current events.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 584 - Clinical Education I
This course is a combination of a supervised field experience in one or more health care settings where occupational therapy is practiced, and a series of seminars. It provides experiences in beginning occupational therapy clinical skills of evaluation, observation, treatment planning, implementation, and clinical reasoning. Students may take this course more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 401/501 and OCTH 303/503.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 585 - Individualized Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy
This course provides additional Level I fieldwork to explore particular clinical interests or to address specific performance issues identified in OCTH 584. The student and an occupational therapy faculty member develop specific objectives for an individualized clinical experience which includes regular supervision with a faculty member and a clinical supervisor, with readings, special projects, written assignments, and presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 584.
Credits: 1-6 s.h
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OCTH 586 - Clinical Education II
A two-hour weekly seminar, designed to assist in the academic to field work transition, is followed by an intensive twelve week (or the equivalent) field experience in an accredited facility. In these settings, students practice application of occupational performance theories and clinical reasoning with a case load of clients.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 10 s.h
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OCTH 587 - Clinical Education III
This intensive course consists of a 480-hour (usually twelve weeks full time) supervised field experience and a fifteen hour follow up seminar. In sequence, this is the second, required Level II fieldwork experience (as defined by AOTA). During Level II fieldwork, students have the opportunity to learn about the application of occupational therapy theory to practice in assessment, planning, treatment, and administration. Students are also exposed to the applications of professionalism, ethics, and clinical reasoning through reflective practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
OCTH 586.
Credits: 10 s.h
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OCTH 592 - Individual Study in Occupational Therapy
This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in individualized study with an occupational therapy faculty member. The student may explore particular academic or professional interests, beyond or within the requirements of the occupational therapy curriculum. The learning experience may include guided study in a particular professional specialty area, a small research project, or independent reading or writing on a topic related to the field. This course may be taken more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major.
Credits: 1-4 s.h
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OCTH 601 - Theory and Practice of Human Occupation
Theories, philosophies and clinical reasoning focusing on health through human occupations are evaluated and related to students’ own OT practice areas. Students also explore the value of occupation and evidenced based practice in occupational therapy and develop their own individualized plans to expand these components in their current work.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in OT or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 620 - Research in Occupational Therapy Practice
Using a case-based approach, students in this course gain experience in searching for, summarizing, and analyzing the literature underlying the evaluation and treatment of individuals with specific conditions and needs. Students observe experienced clinicians working with clients in that area and then work in small groups to analyze and interpret field notes to compare observed practice guidelines supported by evidence.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610.
Credits: 2 s.h
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OCTH 650 - Understanding, Evaluating and Improving Clinical Practice
This seminar style course applies advanced management and research principles to the clinical practice of Occupational Therapy. Students review and critique relevant literature, design a program evaluation, learn specific computer skills and prepare a management report. Case examples from the experience of course participants as well as the instructor are used to facilitate discussion and problem solving.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 673 - Clinical Supervision in Occupational Therapy
This course combines seminar, workshop, and fieldwork formats to focus on the art and science of supervision in occupational therapy practice and to build on students’ skills and knowledge of effective, individualized supervision approaches. Students reflect on readings and observations from site visits to relate the philosophy of occupational therapy to their education and supervision of students and clinicians in field settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 674 - Clinical Education Administration
This seminar examines legal and professional requirements of occupational therapy clinical education with emphasis on current issues such as the impact of changes in healthcare on occupational therapy fieldwork programs. Students participate in classroom and field-based activities in order to learn techniques for developing and implementing innovative programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 682 - The Challenge of Contemporary Practice
This seminar style course is designed to explore contemporary occupational therapy practice. Students review the current state of OT practice, explore the social and economic contributions to the delivery of services, examine philosophical and conseptual trends in the field and the future practice environments. Special attention is given to the relationships between organizational behavior regarding change, the philosophy and core values of OT, and marketing and promotion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in OT Program or permission of instructor
Credits: 3 s.h
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OCTH 686 - Specialty Clinical Education
This optional fieldwork goes beyond the traditional requirement and offers students the opportunity to explore and perfect occupational therapy skills in a specialty area of practice. It is designed to strengthen students’ skills in a specialty area which demands refined expertise.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor. Fee.
Credits: 0 s.h
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OCTH 688 - Special Topics Course in OT: Single Case Research Design
This course encourages collaborative learning among entry level OT students, experienced practitioners from the community, and faculty mentors as they work in clinical research teams over one semester. It begins with a two day workshop to introduce methods of single-case research and to form teams to begin developing research projects. The class continues to meet throughout the semester as students implement their projects. Students present project results at a research symposium and complete manuscripts suitable for submission to professional journals.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major or permission from instructor.
Credits: 2 s.h
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PHED 510 - Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods
This course is designed to help graduate students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development for grades pre-K through 12. This course is open only to graduate students enrolled in the Teacher Certification Program for non-provisionally certified graduate students in physical education.
Credits: 3 s.h
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