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PAST 532 - History Taking and Physical Assessment III
Building rapport with patients and learning and performing medical skills under direct
faculty supervision are the focus of the history taking and physical assessment
courses. Students learn how to elicit patient histories under a number of conditions, perform and document directed and complete physical examinations, and write notes using the SOAP and complete H and P formats. Off-campus clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this course.
Credits: 4
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PAST 540 - Ethical and Professional Issues in PA Practice
This course is the introduction to ethical and professional issues that face the Physician Assistant in the practice of medicine. It is designed to raise the students’ awareness of issues such as confidentiality, cultural differences, death and dying, ethical dilema, and provide a problem-solving approach to such issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Professional Phase.
Credits: 3
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Physics |
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PHYS 207 - Physics for Movement Science Laboratory
Required lab for non-MOST majors registered for PHYS 205.
Prerequisites & Notes
Non-MOST majors. Co-requisite: Must register for PHYS 205 - Physics for Movement Science
Credits: 1
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Political Science |
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POSC 110 - Introduction to American Government
This course is an overview of the major topics in the American governing systems. It examines the Constitution, the participants in American politics (voters, political parties, media, interest groups), the major institutions (Congress, Presidency, Supreme Courts), and the policy-making process.
Credits: 3
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POSC 130 - Introduction into International Relations
This course is a broad overview of the international system, including theory, the nation-state (1648-present), North and South relations, international law and organizations, and economics.
Credits: 3
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POSC 210 - Public and Human Services Administration
This course studies the executive branch of modern government as well as the general nature of bureaucracy in public and private organizations and in various cultural contexts. Its characteristics as a mechanism for decision making, with emphasis on the American experience, are stressed, with particular attention to problems of goal setting, innovation, and accountability.
Credits: 3
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POSC 320 - Civil Liberties
This is a study of the development of the concept and law of civil liberties in American society and of the problems involved in preserving and broadening these freedoms and maintaining security. Emphasis is on such topics as racial discrimination, freedom of speech and assembly, freedom of belief, the right of association, and equal protection of the laws.
Credits: 3
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POSC 330 - State and Local Politics
This course examines the principles and operations of state and local governments. Topics include policymaking, institutions, political participants and impacts of state and local government on public safety, economics, education, public health and community.
Credits: 3
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POSC 340 - Public Policy
This course studies the major issues facing American citizens today and explores ways to understand them. The analysis of public policy includes determining who is involved in the policy process, learning what the issues mean for citizens and the society, and studying the policy outcomes that result from government action or inaction.
Credits: 3
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POSC 360 - Social Movement Organizations
This course examines social movement organizations at two levels: Practical and theoretical. Students investigate the role of social movement organizations in American politics, how they form, why they succeed or fail, their impact on U.S. society, how they do their work, and how they obtain the resources they require for their operation.
Credits: 3
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POSC 488 - Special Topics in Political Science
This course is a comprehensive examination of a contemporary political problem or critical concern to society. The course dwells on the developmental roots and the contemporary controversy as well as the implications for the future.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
The fundamentals of the scientific method used to study human behavior, such as maturation and development, perception, learning, and motivation, are explored and applied to such problems as failures in adjustment and conflict resolution. This course is a prerequisite for many other psychology courses.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 109 - Human Development
This introductory course provides an overview of human development through an examination of developmental stages from birth through old age and death. Psychological, biological, behavioral, and cultural issues that affect each stage of development are considered in terms of prominent developmental theories.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 135 - Personality and Personal Adjustment
This course examines prominent theories of personality adjustment and development including psychoanalytic, neo-psychoanalytic, lifespan, humanistic, and behavioral approaches. Students engage in comparative analysis of the fundamental assumptions of each theory and emphasis is placed on how each theory can be applied to understanding human personality and behavior.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 190 - Community Service Experience
Community Service Experience
Credits: 1-2
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PSYC 209 - Social Psychology
This course acquaints students with the principles and processes of social psychology. Topics to be covered include, but will not be limited to, attraction, aggression, prejudice, conformity, persuasion, and so forth. Upon completion of this course, students should have a basic understanding of how individuals think about, are influenced by, and relate to one another.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 211 - Introduction to Statistics
This course examines elementary statistics in behavioral research. Specific topics addressed are describing and comparing raw data, the concept of the curve as a basis for generalizing from samples to populations and tests of significance, procedures for obtaining correlation coefficients, and an introduction to regression analysis. Special attention is given to interpreting psychological research.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 220 - Current Issues in Psychology
Each semester one or more sections of this course are offered that each cover a specific current issue and psychology. Topics may include, but are not limited to; positive psychology, psychology of gender, psychology of sport, and careers in psychology. Every topic will be examined in depth regarding the history, theories, current and controversial issues, and the relation of the issue to psychology and other disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is repeatable for up to a total of 3 credits.
Credits: 1
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PSYC 221 - Abnormal Psychology
This course is a systematic study of various patterns of abnormal behavior that includes examination basic theories and common treatments for psychopathology. Major disorders are described in the DSM-V are discussed and considered. Special emphasis is placed upon the investigation and interplay of biological, psychological, and social forces that shape abnormal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 250 - Childhood and Adolescent Development
This course develops a fundamental understanding of the cognitive, affective, and physical growth of children and the implications of these for curriculum planning. It includes a field experience in which students work closely with children in neighborhood schools. Students will mentor these children in specific areas of need, apply theories learned in class, and reflect upon the application of theory on practice.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 301 - Research Methods
This course focuses on the application of scientific methodology to the study of thought and behavior. Topics include basic research principles and various methodological approaches, such as observational methods, survey research, and experimental designs. Understanding and evaluating research reports using a basic understanding of research methodology are emphasized and students are responsible for applying research methods to an original behavioral research proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 211 - Introduction to Statistics
Credits: 3
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PSYC 320 - Health Psychology
This course is a survey of psychological theory, research, and practice in the health domain. Didactic, interactive, and experiential methods are used to foster awareness and knowledge of the critical role of behavioral factors in health. Opportunities for application of behavioral principles to aspects of personal health are provided.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 330 - Human Relations in Organizations
This course provides students with a foundation for understanding the many areas of Human Relations in Business. The focus of the course is divided into three sections. 1) Keys to managing yourself, 2) Keys to working with others, and 3) Keys to leading and managing others. The course is anchored by a series of assessments to provide students with a greater understanding of their skill set(s) within these three areas.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 340 - Child Development
Designed for students in psychology, this course reviews individual differences in child growth and development. The emphasis is on development from the prenatal period to adolescence. Major theories of development are reviewed. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development sequences are emphasized. Although the course emphasizes normative development, we also discuss risks and problems of childhood.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 345 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Designed for students in psychology, this course reviews individual differences in adolescent growth and development. This emphasis is on development from early adolescence through emerging adulthood. Major theories of development are reviewed. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development sequences are emphasized. Although the course emphasizes normative development, we also discuss risks and problems of adolescence and young adulthood.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 368 - Forensic Psychology
This course examines the interaction between the fields of psychology and criminal justice. This course is designed to examine the many roles a psychologist might assume within the criminal justice system. This course is designed to cover several topics including eyewitness testimony, courtroom psychology, critical incident counseling, NGRI pleas and a variety of other interdisciplinary topics in order to provide students with a wealth and breath of information. Therefore, the goal of this course is to gain a better understanding of the interaction between several disciplines that combine to create the field of Forensic Psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 386 - Internship and Seminar
This is an opportunity for students to work, on an individual basis, with a faculty member in the psychology department. This contact can involve doing an extensive research project either on or off campus and/or actually working in a psychological setting applying the principles learned in the classroom. No more than 6 credits of PSYC 386 count toward the basic 33 credits of psychology required for the major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to PSYC majors only with junior or senior standing.
Credits: 2-10
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PSYC 401 - Motivation and Learning
This course examines the major theories and issues from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Emphasis is placed on the scientific experimental approach to understanding the nature of learning and motivation. Detailed analysis of classical and instrumental conditioning, reinforcement theory, and punishment, along with the contributions of Skinner, Hull, and Tolman, are a few of the areas investigated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 405 - Physiological Psychology
This course studies the physiological bases of a variety of behaviors. Scientific experimental analysis concerned with sensory processing, learning, motivation, and the development of the major schools and issues in perception are considered. The biological concomitants of various psychological abnormalities are analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 406 - Psychology of Diversity
This course examines the ways in which culture influences behavior and perception and is concerned with understanding psychological principles as either universal or culture specific. Standard areas of psychology including cognition, development, language acquisition, emotion, abnormal behavior, and social psychology, are explored from a cross-cultural perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 408 - Cognitive Psychology
This course presents the basic concepts of cognitive psychology. Areas include psycholinguistics, cognition, and information processing. Other areas explored are memory, thought categorization, and neural networks. Current and future trends in the field are examined with special consideration of their application to problem-solving enterprises.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 413 - Psychological Testing
This course aims to establish an understanding of the measurement of psychological concepts with particular emphasis on fostering a critical understanding related the appropriate and ethical use of psychological testing and assessment. The measurement of abilities, achievement, attitudes, interests, behaviors, and personality is highlighted with an additional focus on the measurement of such concepts is used throughout the lifespan methods of test construction are also considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 415 - Child Therapy
This course examines psychological disorders. The present themselves in infancy and childhood explores various approaches to treating these disorders. This course also emphasizes the impact of childhood psychopathology on the family and other social institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 418 - Behavior Modification
This course is designed to help students in psychology and other fields develop skills in identifying, assessing, and treating behavioral problems. At the end of the course students should be able to do the following: define behavioral theory, identify fundamental behavioral models, recognize major contributors to behavior theory, apply the techniques of behavior therapy, assess different behavioral problems, and generate appropriate treatment strategies for behavioral problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 422 - Interviewing and Counseling
This is an introductory course to the concepts and skills used in counseling another helping relationships. The course provides an overview of the nature and goals of hoping, the helping process, and describes the helping relationship with a focus on developing basic counseling skills that will allow you to more effectively listen to and communicate with others. Emphasis is placed on developing introductory level competency in use of helping skills through lecture, experiential class activities, writing, and group discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 440 - Psychology of Sexual Behavior
This course is designed to examine all forms of human sexual behavior, emphasizing attitudes and practical concerns such as interpersonal relationships, emotional involvements, and sexual difficulties, failures, and therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 480 - Directed Research in Psychology
An undergraduate student assists on a research project supervised by a member of the psychology faculty. Enrollment is contingent on voluntary commitment to a research project by both parties (faculty and student). No more than six credits of PSYC 480 can count toward 33 credits of psychology coursework required for the major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Instructor
Credits: 2-10
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PSYC 482 - Senior Capstone Seminar
This capstone experience, required of all psychology majors, serves as a culminating experience for the undergraduate psychology program. This course assists students in designing, conducting, and reporting on an individual or group research project that investigates selected topics within the field of psychology. Strategies and skills in empirical research and report writing are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC majors only.
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 301 - Research Methods
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24 semester hours of psychology.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 510 - Introduction to the Wraparound Process
This course explores the current theory and principles of the wraparound approach as defined by the national wraparound initiative. Specifically, the course reviews the definition and history of wraparound, the four phases of wraparound, the ten principles of wraparound, and the roles of the care manager and family partner. Class activities include group discussion, role-play exercises and videotaped examples of care plan team meetings.
Credits: 1
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PSYC 530 - Psychology of Sport Injury
This course is a seminar pertaining to psychological theory, research, and practice in the domain of sport injury. Group discussion, interactive, experiential, and lecture methods are used to foster awareness and knowledge of psychological responses to sport injury and the role of psychological factors in the occurrence, prevention, and rehabilitation of sport injuries.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 545 - Imagery, Hypnosis, and Self-Hypnosis
This course examines the historical development, theories, techniques, and research in the application of imagery and hypnosis. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the utilization of these techniques as a tool in the human-helping professions. Topics covered include the mind/body relationship, healing and pain management, neurolinguistic programming, criminal investigation, sports skill enhancement, and ethical and legal considerations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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RHDS 126 - Principles of Rehabilitation
This course is an introduction to the rehabilitation process of persons with disabilities, including history and background, related legislation, basic principles, and philosophy. Also considered are the steps in the rehabilitation process, historical attitudes toward persons with disabilities, the medical model, independent living programs, the nature of the helping process, and the range of professions in the field of rehabilitation.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 230 - Psychology of Disability and Illness
The purpose of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of the psycho-social aspects of disability and to assist them in gaining an understanding of a wide variety of disabling conditions and individual adjustments in relation to disability.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 370 - Interviewing and Case Study Methods
In this course, students are provided with both a familiarization and skill development of a variety of interviewing and case development techniques, the rationale behind them, and an evaluation of their applicability with respect to persons with different disabilities. This course is designed primarily as a prerequisite for rehabilitation fieldwork assignments with consumers who have handicaps and disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 384 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Services
This course is an individually contracted, practical experience under professional supervision in a rehabilitation setting. It is intended to assist the student in exploring and confirming career goals. Students engage in forty-five to fifty clock hours of supervised practicum per semester hour of credit.
Credits: 3-6
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RHDS 392 - Independent Study in RHDS
Independent Study
Credits: 1-10
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RHDS 402 - Implication of Disability for the Family
The focus of this course is on understanding the world view of the parent, child, sibling, or spouse of a person with a disability. A family system approach is used in examining problems in readjustment to disability and the effectiveness of coping strategies. Students examine the goals of interventions, including support of the family unit and its individual members.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 430 - Children with Disabilities
In this course, students are provided with an understanding of the interdisciplinary primary-care and community-based services required for the practical management of children with physical disabilities, multiple-handicaps, and chronic illnesses from birth through childhood. Attention is given to the screening, diagnosis, and evaluation of the high-risk infant; behavioral and emotional implications of terminal illness; development of comprehensive early intervention treatment and educational plans; and support mechanisms that are helpful to families.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 470 - Needs of the Aging
Aging is associated in our society with a variety of special medical, social, and psychological needs. Students explore these needs, as well as available rehabilitation services and agencies. The focus is on keeping the aged individual in the community. There is a short field experience required for all students.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 475 - Integrated Medicine
This course surveys the major health care traditions and selected complementary therapies. Emphasis is placed on the responsible integration of practices including Ayurveda, chiropractic, herbalism, massage, mind-body medicine, music therapy, Reiki, and yoga with conventional Western biomedicine options in the prevention, diagnosis, and healing of chronic disabling conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 480 - Special Topics in RHDS Issues and Techniques
Special Topics
Credits: 3-6
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RHDS 483 - Learning Disabilities
This course examines theories of etiology and intervention models for remediation and compensation of learning disabilities. Emphasis is on those adolescents and adults whose learning disorders are chronic and may include other primary handicapping conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 492 - Group Process in Rehabilitation
This course presents an overview of the major counseling techniques used with rehabilitation clients in group situations. The integration of group counseling theory in specific rehabilitation settings is also emphasized. Active participation by all students is presumed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or Senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 501 - Human Development and Psycho-Social Issues in Rehabilitation
This course is designed to assist students to gain an understanding of the world of persons with disabilities. The social, psychological, and cultural aspects of illness, trauma, and various impairments are examined. The nature, meaning, and dynamics of disability are explored in relation to the normal course of human development.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 505 - Rehabilitation Counseling and Services: History, Philosophy, Ethics, and Practice
This course is an introduction to the historical foundation, philosophy, and ethical principles of rehabilitation counseling and services. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the scope of practice of rehabilitation counselors and the rehabilitation process as it relates to professional ethics and legal issues for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Students will become familiar with private/public sector counseling roles and functions through lectures, readings, group discussion, and selected case study exercises.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 506 - Casework Management
This course is an introduction to case management and caseload management procedures, techniques, and issues. The relationship of evaluation, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and utilization of community resources is investigated. Casework recording and management skills, including computer applications and technology for caseload management, are presented.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 546 - Medical Survey for Rehabilitation Counselors
This course is presented by medical professionals and others acquainted with the total rehabilitation process. Emphasis is placed on interpreting and understanding medical information, evaluation, and alternative treatment techniques for typical disability cases. The role and responsibilities of physicians and other members of a rehabilitation team is also stressed.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 577 - Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Using a case-based approach, students work in small interdisciplinary teams to explore the use of assistive devices and technologies that promote the participation of all children in school. Class activities include lecture and demonstration, and hands-on experience with hard- and software, adaptive equipment, and a variety of high-and low-tech devices.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 580 - Special Topics Workshop in Special Issues and Techniques in Rehabilitation
This course provides an opportunity for an intensive examination, discussion, and skill development in a specialty area of rehabilitation services. Designated topical units may be selected from disability areas, rehabilitation techniques, or current professional issues. This course may be taken up to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 2-3
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RHDS 585 - Treatment Methods in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
This course is an introduction to the major issues in the field of alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation, including etiology, models of recovery, and the biological and psychological consequences of substance abuse. Primary consideration is given to treatment issues; polyaddiction, specific detoxification methods; self-help programs; individual and group counseling; therapeutic community residencies; and family and other support groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 587 - Substance Abuse and Family Treatment
This course is an introduction to the issues and techniques of treatment of the family affected by substance abuse or dependency. Central topics discussed in this course include: viewing the family as a client, diagnostic assessment techniques, and prescriptive treatment of the substance abuser or dependent client, extended family members and children. An emphasis is also placed on child development in unhealthy family systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior status.
Credits: 3
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RHDS 590 - Substance Use Disorder Studies Institute
Substance Use Disorder Studies Institute
Credits: 3
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RELI 103 - Introduction to the Old Testament
This course introduces students to the content of the Old Testament and, through a study of literary, historical, and theological issues, focuses on the Old Testament’s contribution to Western culture.
Credits: 3
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RELI 104 - Religion in America
This course is a study of religious thought and institutions and their influence on American culture. It focuses on major denominations and thinkers in this country, from the seventeenth century to the present.
Credits: 3
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RELI 106 - New Testament: Christian Scripture
This course introduces the students to the literature of the New Testament, noting the historical and theological dimensions of this literature as well as its significance for the modern world.
Credits: 3
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RELI 109 - Religions of the World
Religions of the World is an introduction to several religious traditions of the world. The course examines the history, key teachings, major rituals, and contemporary practices of each religion and religious practitioners. Traditions studied include, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism.
Credits: 3
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RELI 140 - Introduction to Judaism
This course is a survey of the history of the Jewish people and an analysis of the literature and institutions of Judaism, noting their contributions to contemporary life.
Credits: 3
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RELI 205 - Religions of Ancient and Classical India
This course is a religion-culture study of the Indian sub-continent, with special emphasis upon the emergence of the Hindu tradition and the development of non-Hindu systems in response to it.
Credits: 3
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RELI 208 - Indian Buddhism and the Buddhist Tradition
This course introduces the student to the history, philosophy, and culture of Buddhism. The critique of Brahmanical and non-Brahmanical systems, the life of the Buddha, the rise of the monastic institution, and the development of philosophical and meditational theories are presented. In addition, discussion focuses on the emergence of the Buddhist tradition in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and China, as well as on the relationship of Buddhism to contemporary life.
Credits: 3
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RELI 210 - Interfaith Studies: Engaging in a Religiously Diverse World
This course develops students’ practical skills of interfaith understanding and engagement. The class begins with an introduction to interfaith work in a range of contexts, followed by a brief exploration into definitions of ‘interfaith’. The bulk of the course is organized around several key themes in Interfaith Studies, such as: interpersonal interfaith engagement, religious diversity in civic spaces, interfaith conflict, and social justice and interfaith activism. In each theme-based unit of the course, we will study case studies with the intention of understanding the history and nature of interfaith interactions. Students will ask questions about how religious communities bridge those differences? What challenges do they have?
Credits: 3
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RELI 215 - Contemporary Catholicism
This course is a study of global contemporary Catholicism. The goal of the class is to engage students in examining how Catholicism is lived around the world. Topics include prayer, interreligious communities, race and ethnicity, modernity, family life and gender.
Credits: 3
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RELI 223 - Religion and Sports
In the United States, sports and religion are intertwined. This class is an exploration of the intersections, overlaps, and incongruities between religion and sports in the United States. The course begins with a brief historical overview of how religion and sports have interacted in the U.S. Then we examine several case studies that aim to help us think about how, why, and where religion and sports shape one another. During this course, students will analyze the relationship between sports and religion in the U.S.; investigate how individuals and communities interpret the role of sports in religious identities; consider how culture affects religion - and how religion affects culture.
Credits: 3
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RELI 225 - Spirituality and Healing
This course examines the influence of spirituality and its concrete expressions in the form of faith communities, on cultural understanding of disease, illness, healing, health and wellness.
Credits: 3
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RELI 288 - Special Topics in Religion
Responding to changing currents in the field of religion, this course explores a topic of contemporary relevance.
Credits: 3
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RELI 422 - Christianity and Modern Society
This course is a study of the ethical principles of Christianity as they relate to the social, political, and economic problems of the present day.
Credits: 3
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RELI 424 - The Life and Teachings of Jesus
This course is a social-historical examination of the record of Jesus’ life and thought, with attention to the present-day significance of his message.
Credits: 3
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RSCH 141 - Guided Individual Study
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to work individually under the supervision of an instructor to further their own personal and professional development. The normal registration is for two semester hours per semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval by the chairperson of the department concerned and by the instructor who has agreed to act as supervisor.
Credits: 2-6
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RSCH 610 - Fundamentals and Methods of Research
Fundamentals and Methods of Research
Credits: 3
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RSCH 612 - Proposal Design
Proposal Design
Credits: 2
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RSCH 615 - Qualitative Research Methodology
This course examines the nature of qualitative research methodology. Within the framework of this course, the philosophic basis, major paradigms, strategies of inquiry, methods of collecting empirical materials, interpretation and evaluation of empirical materials, and presentation of qualitative research are renewed.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610 - Fundamentals and Methods of Research
Credits: 3
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RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I
Educational and Psychological Statistics I
Credits: 3
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SCIE 144 - Best Practices in Learning and Teaching Science
This course combines theory and practice of learning and teaching science. Students learn selected principles of science compatible with the Curriculum Frameworks of Science by constructing their own understanding of them. Using differentiated instruction methodology for teaching science, students apply their own understanding about these principles to teaching elementary children and pre-school children with a variety of learning styles and abilities. Along with the field experiences, students will visit different institution types to observe science taught in different settings and to different age groups.
Credits: 4
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SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology
This course provides an introduction to sociological thought, research, concepts, and theory.
Credits: 3
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SOCI 133 - The YMCA Past, Present, and Future
This course provides an understanding of the development of the YMCA movement, including its past, present status, and future trends. The development of social, religious, and educational philosophies are studied along with past and present programs. Pertinent issues of the YMCA are examined as it responds to changing needs and challenges. This course is recommended for those considering a career with the YMCA.
Credits: 3
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