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PT 931 - Musculosketal Disorders I (4)
This course will provide the student with an understanding of techniques and rationale used in the examination, evaluation and treatment of lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Examination and treatment techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in laboratory sessions. Clinical problem-solving processes will be discussed and practiced in class. Content provided in previous courses and in concurrent courses will be incorporated.
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PT 931L - Musculosketal Disorders I lab (0)
Lab associate with PT 931 .
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PT 932 - Pediatrics (4)
The course will include the following: typical development, reflexes and the role of reflexes in movement development, atypical development and its clinical outcomes, review of motor control / motor learning theories and their application to pediatrics, family dynamics and the role for the therapist, public laws that affect pediatric practice (schools and early intervention), ethical and legal issues. Assessment and therapeutic intervention strategies for the pediatric population will be stressed. The course will cover selected medical conditions specific to the pediatric population and is designed to focus on treatment and handling skills specifically with the pediatric population.
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PT 932L - Pediatrics Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 932
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PT 934 - Medical/Surgical Disorders (3)
This course is a study of disease and disorders of man, including symptoms of illness and methods of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in acute care. The student is taught the care of adult persons with common medical-surgical disorders. The content is presented in sections according to body systems and taught through lecture, films, demonstration, and laboratory experiences. Emphasis is placed on meeting needs of individual patients, as determined by the physical therapy clinical practice guidelines.
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PT 935 - Pharmacology (2)
This course covers basic pharmacology and its relevance to the practice of physical therapy. Major classes of drugs are covered, including those to treat autonomic, cardiovascular, central nervous system, musculoskeletal, and endocrine disorders. Case examples are used to illustrate the interactions of medications and therapy.
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PT 937 - Geriatrics (3)
In this Geriatrics course we will consider the older adult from a whole person perspective within the framework of the ICF model. The need to be a strong physical therapy generalist while interpreting the special and specific needs of older adults will be emphasized.
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PT 938 - Cardiopulmonary Disorders (3)
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and background to allow them to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary diseases as the primary diagnoses and patients being seen for other physical therapy diagnosis who have cardiopulmonary disease. The course will cover elementary ECG interpretation, exercise testing, principles of cardiac rehabilitation, peripheral vascular disease and related cardiovascular diagnoses. The students will also be presented information on the processes for diagnosing pulmonary disease, understanding how pulmonary disease affects exercise tolerance and designing effective rehabilitation programs for patients with primary pulmonary diagnoses. Other topics to be covered include critical illness induced myopathy/weakness, mobilizing ventilator dependent patients, use of supplemental oxygen at rest and during exercise, ventilator induced diaphragm dysfunction and treatment.
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PT 938L - Cardiopulmonary Disorders Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 938
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PT 950 - Health Promotion and Wellness (3)
The central theme of this course is individual, family, and community health over the life cycle. Students will learn to conceptualize health beliefs and behavior from a biopsychosocial framework, and to assess individual, family, and community health care needs and health care access through a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary lens. Students will be involved in developing wellness plans for individuals or families in the community. Students will learn to assess family health care needs, seek out community resources, and educate community members on specific issues related to their own health and well-being. There is continued emphasis on communication skills and collaboration via the interdisciplinary team concept emphasized in previous semesters. Students will also begin to apply knowledge regarding groups and communities by planning and participating in community health promotion and wellness activities.
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PT 952 - Administration and Management (3)
In today’s health care environment the physical therapist must be able to manage the care of clients, the supervision and direction of employees, be a part of a team and organizational structure, lead strategic planning and understand the business plan, financial structure and limitations of their work. Therapists must understand the methods and amounts of reimbursement for their services. In this course the FINHOP model (Finance, information management, networking, human resource management, operations, and planning and forecasting) will be used as the guiding source to provide the structure for the objectives of this course.
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PT 953L - Professional Issues III Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 953 Corequisite(s): PT 953
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PT 956 - Professional Issues IV (2)
This course is designed to build upon the professional behaviors and skills identified in Professional Issues I-III. Note writing and documentation skills will be advanced. This course will focus on developing business and professional skills needed to begin practicing as a physical therapist.
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PT 957 - Professional Issues V (2)
This is the last course in the sequence of Professional Issues courses which are intended to nurture the growth of the physical therapy students into functioning professional physical therapists. This course completes the education on issues of reimbursement for services and possible niche markets that have not been discussed earlier in the curriculum. This course will help the student prepare for their new role of becoming a licensed professional physical therapist employable in their first job. In addition students are encouraged to consider their future plans for career growth.
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PT 961 - Evidence Based Practice I (1)
The purpose of the evidence based practice sequence at Brenau University is to provide the student with skills to become critical consumers of the rehabilitation literature. Evidence Based Practice I introduces topics related to research philosophy, critical thinking, sampling, research design, descriptive statistics, correlation, reliability, and validity. Evidence Based Practice I also introduces important concepts related to diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention practice patterns. Student competence will be assessed by completion of class projects and written examination.
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PT 963 - Evidence Based Practice II (2)
The purpose of the evidence based practice sequence at Brenau University is to provide the student with skills to become critical consumers of the rehabilitation literature. Evidence Based Practice II continues the process started in Evidence-Based Practice I. In this second evidence-based course students will develop a deeper understanding of the research process and develop their beginnings of exploring literature and developing research questions that are significant to their own research growth. Student competence will be assessed by completion of class projects and written examinations.
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PT 965 - Evidence Based Practice III (2)
The purpose of the evidence based practice sequence at Brenau University is to provide the student with skills to become critical consumers of the rehabilitation literature. Evidence Based Practice III continues the process started in Evidence-Based Practice I & II. In this third evidence-based course students will develop a deeper understanding of the research process and explore the scientific literature for evidence regarding physical therapy interventions for musculoskeletal disorders, therapeutic exercise and neurorehabilitation.
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PT 966 - Evidence Based Practice IV (1)
The purpose of the evidence based practice sequence at Brenau University is to provide the student with skills to become critical consumers of the rehabilitation literature. Evidence Based Practice IV continues the process started in Evidence-Based Practice I. In this fourth evidence-based course students will develop a deeper understanding of the research process and develop their beginnings of exploring the literature as evidence for interventions in Geriatrics, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Interdisciplinary Practice Models, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy and Health and Promotion.
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PT 967 - Evidence Based Practice V (3)
The purpose of the evidence based practice sequence at Brenau University is to provide the student with skills to become critical consumers of the rehabilitation literature. Evidence Based Practice V will be devoted to assisting students develop their independent research project required as their culminating research experience. Students will work with their individual faculty mentors for the formulation of their research plan.
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PT 969 - Evidence Based Practice VI (3)
This course concludes the evidence based sequence by developing skills that assist students in making clinical decisions that are consistent with the professional literature. The student will gain research experience by completing a small research project. The student will also learn how to contribute to the rehabilitation literature as clinicians by completing modules on case reports and the peer review process. Students will participate in the sharing of research findings by poster presentations and will participate in peer review assessment of each others projects.
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PT 971 - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise I (2)
The purpose of this 2 credit course is to provide the student with a basic foundation for examining, evaluating, and providing treatment interventions for individuals who have movement dysfunction due to problems with motor control and motor learning. Emphasis is placed on understanding normal and impaired movement through discussion of motor control and motor learning. The ICF model of enablement and the systems model of motor control and the task oriented approach to movement analysis will be used as frameworks for evaluating simple (not complex) movement dysfunction and for developing intervention plans.
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PT 971L - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise I Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 971 .
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PT 972 - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise II (3)
The purpose of this 3 credit course is to provide the student with a foundation for examining, evaluating, and providing treatment interventions for individuals who have movement dysfunction, primarily secondary to neurological deficits but also inclusive of patients with multi-system disorders. Emphasis is placed on understanding normal and impaired movement through discussion of motor control, motor learning, and neuroplasticity. The ICF model of enablement and the task oriented conceptual framework for intervention will be used as frameworks for evaluating movement dysfunction and for developing intervention plans.
This course teaches examination and evaluation of and interventions for basic functional movement skills and their underlying components such as motor control/coordination (ability to plan, initiate, sequence, time, and grade movement), postural control and balance, perception and sensation, muscle tone and strength, and biomechanical considerations. Students will also understand the role that cognition, emotion, and sensory/perceptual deficits play in rehabilitation process and modifications to intervention to address these areas. Specific neurological and multi-system diagnoses are introduced as examples of common deficits and as cases for evaluation, intervention, and progression during case study class. Labs develop students’ skills in movement analysis and evaluation of and treatment of movement dysfunction. A problem-solving approach is used to develop the students’ ability to evaluate the patient with neurological and multi-system involvement, to identify and prioritize key problem areas (systems model), to design and implement an appropriate treatment program based on best current evidence and expert consensus, and to employ handling techniques with the stages of learning to assist the patient to maximum recovery.
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PT 972L - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 972
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PT 973 - Differential Diagnosis (3)
This course is designed to assist the physical therapy student to become an autonomous practitioner able to consider, screen for, and identify red flags for a broad spectrum of conditions and pathologies not within the scope of physical therapy practice. The primary goal of this course is to provide you with a step-by-step approach to patient evaluation that follows the standards for competency established by the APTA related to conducting a screening examination. Through this approach you will be equipped to recognize risk factors and red flags related to the potential presence of injury or systemic diseases in your patients, differentiating these signs and symptoms as non-musculoskeletal. The underlying pathology and clinical manifestations of the more common disorders of each system will be reviewed. Particulars of performing a systems review during physical therapy evaluation and intervention will be emphasized, including appropriate follow-up questions when concerns are identified. The role of the PT in risk factor reduction and prevention of disease will also be addressed. Additionally, referral to the appropriate healthcare providers will be discussed and the role of the physical therapist as ‘collaborator’ in the healthcare team emphasized.
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PT 976 - Neurorehabilitation (5)
The primary objective of this course is to prepare you to provide client-centered, holistic care to individuals with neurologic disorders. We will continue to build upon the principles introduced in Neuroscience and your previous clinical courses, including current clinical models, neuroplasticity and its characteristics in the face of injury and recovery, evidence-based approaches, and clinical decision-making. The cornerstone of this course is a clinical problem-solving approach that will enable you as a physical therapist to effectively examine, evaluate, analyze, draw conclusions, and make decisions regarding prognosis and interventions with your clients. Medical information will include disease description, etiology, pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, medical management, and precautions or special considerations pertinent to physical therapists. From a physical therapy perspective, specific standardized assessments, evaluation and treatment strategies, and rehabilitation practices will be addressed pertinent to the movement problems associated with a neurologic injury/disease while identifying and using appropriate guidelines in clinical decision-making. Specific neuropathologies will be explored including: spinal cord injuries, stroke, brain injuries, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, basal ganglia disorders, cerebellar disorders, and vestibular disorders. Particular importance is placed upon the promotion of quality of life as one faces neurologic injury, and the critical role that a physical therapist can play in providing prevention and intervention strategies that enable people to live well as they move throughout their lifespan. This course challenges you to draw from knowledge gained in previous courses while applying problem solving and critical thinking techniques to various clinical and simulated patient scenarios.
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PT 976L - Neurorehabilitation Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 976
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PT 977 - Musculosketal Disorders II (3)
This course will provide the student with an understanding of techniques and rationale used in the examination, evaluation and treatment of hip, spine and upper extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Examination and treatment techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in laboratory sessions. Clinical problem-solving processes will be discussed and practiced in class. Content provided in previous courses and in concurrent courses will be incorporated.
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PT 977L - Musculosketal Disorders II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 977 .
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PT 979L - Prosthetics & Orthotics Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 979 Corequisite(s): PT 979
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PT 980 - Clinical Education I (2)
This is the first semester of a three semester series comprising the Early Clinical Experiences Program. This Clinical Education course series is constructed to provide the student with an integrated learning experience between the classroom and the clinic. This Early Clinical Experiences program provides students with an opportunity for early but substantial learning experiences in the acute care setting, the long term care setting, and in a Health and Wellness Cooperative. The Program’s goals are that by the end of this semester you will have developed beginning level performance in: safe practice, basic clinical skills, basic clinical decision making, and professional behaviors. We expect you demonstrate entry-level performance in the CPI’s red flag items 1,2,3,4, and 7.
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PT 981 - Clinical Education II (2)
This is the second semester of a three semester series comprising the Early Clinical Experiences Program. This Clinical Education course series is constructed to provide the student with an integrated learning experience between the classroom and the clinic. This Early Clinical Experiences program provides students with an opportunity for early but substantial learning experiences in the acute care setting, the long term care setting, and in a Health and Wellness Cooperative. The Program’s goals are that by the end of this semester you will have developed intermediate level performance in: safe practice, basic clinical skills, basic clinical decision making, and professional behaviors.
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PT 982 - Clinical Education III (2)
This is the third semester of a three semester series comprising the Early Clinical Experiences Program. This Clinical Education course series is constructed to provide the student with an integrated learning experience between the classroom and the clinic. This Early Clinical Experiences program provides students with an opportunity for early but substantial learning experiences in the acute care setting, the long term care setting, and in a Health and Wellness Cooperative. The Program’s goals are that by the end of this semester you will have developed advanced intermediate level performance in: safe practice, basic clinical skills, basic clinical decision making, and professional behaviors. We expect you demonstrate entry-level performance in the CPI’s red flag items 1,2,3,4, and 7.
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PT 983 - Clinical Education IV (4)
This course is a full time clinical internship in which the student is supervised by a licensed physical therapist. This 6-week internship is the first of 3 full-time clinical internships. Students are matched to appropriate clinical sites including, but not limited to acute care, outpatient physical therapy, or inpatient rehab/geriatric facility. Clinical sites will provide adequate opportunities for students to practice the skills included in the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI). The culmination of the curriculum’s clinical experiences will allow the student to demonstrate competence in managing patients with a variety of dysfunction involving musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardio/pulmonary, and integumentary systems. These clinical experiences will also expose the student to a variety of age groups and levels of patient care.
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PT 985 - Clinical Education V (8)
This course is a full time clinical internship in which the student is supervised by a licensed physical therapist. This 12-week internship is the second of 3 full-time clinical internships. Students are matched to appropriate clinical sites including, but not limited to acute care, outpatient physical therapy, or inpatient rehab/geriatric facility. Clinical sites will provide adequate opportunities for students to practice the skills included in the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI). The culmination of the curriculum’s clinical experiences will allow the student to demonstrate competence in managing patients with a variety of dysfunction involving musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardio/pulmonary, and integumentary systems. These clinical experiences will also expose the student to a variety of age groups and levels of patient care.
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PT 987 - Clinical Education VI (8)
This course is a full time clinical internship in which the student is supervised by a licensed physical therapist. This 12-week internship is the third of 3 full-time clinical internships. Students are matched to appropriate clinical sites including, but not limited to acute care, outpatient physical therapy, or inpatient rehab/geriatric facility. Clinical sites will provide adequate opportunities for students to practice the skills included in the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI). The culmination of the curriculum’s clinical experiences will allow the student to demonstrate competence in managing patients with a variety of dysfunction involving musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardio/pulmonary, and integumentary systems. These clinical experiences will also expose the student to a variety of age groups and levels of patient care.
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Political Science |
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PO 101 - American Government * (3)
An examination of the American system of government with emphasis on the growing importance of global affairs in American political life. Philosophical and historical perspectives are provided to show how institutions and processes have evolved to their present state. Comparative perspective is provided so that students may contrast the American system with other contemporary forms of government.
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PO 103 - Introduction to Public Health (3)
This course will introduce undergraduate health sciences students to the broad and exciting field of public health. The intellectual challenges of discussing the processes and practices of public health as a social and global institution require an early initiation to enhance the population health perspective of future health and health care professionals. It will provide students with unique access to and understanding of the current global traditional and emerging population health issues-from child immunizations to risk communication to avian influenza to management of information in the 21st century.
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PO 201 - Comparative Politics (3)
An introduction to the academic and research discipline of political science, exploring the basic features of modern political systems with particular attention to comparisons of governments and institutions of the developed and developing countries.
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PO 233 - Law and Society * (3)
domestic relations, commercial/consumer law, civil liberties, criminal law, torts and property.
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PO 301 - Western Political Thought (3)
Examines the rise of political philosophy in the west, emphasizing the ideas of those philosophers who have most influenced the nature of those political systems.
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PO 335 - Constitutional Law (3)
The U.S. Constitution and its interpretation by the Supreme Court and lesser courts; landmark cases studied.
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PO 340 - Environmental Law (3)
This course serves to introduce students to both federal and state laws and policies that affect both local, national, and international environmental concerns. Students are taught to critically evaluate the laws and debate the effectiveness of laws in preserving the environment and the impact they have on economic concerns. Case histories are used to illustrate these various points.
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PO 401 - Directed Independent Study (3)
Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to work on an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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PO 410 - International Relations (3)
The course provides the student with both a substantive overview of international relations and consideration of the methodological and epistemological issues intrinsic to the analysis of international relations.
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POPA 332 - Judicial Process and Philosophy (3)
Introduction to basic philosophy behind the law and legal system.
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Project Management |
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PM 620 - Introduction to Project Management (3)
This course provides an overview of the major management concepts on which project management is based. The role of project management within the larger organization, the project management process, the planning process, including CPM and PERT, and project team dynamics are studied.
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PM 730 - Leadership of Project Teams (3)
This course is devoted to studying the development and management of the project team. Concepts of small group dynamics involved in developing, managing, and terminating teams are studied. Issues of leadership, motivation, power and influence, conflict management, change management, risk management, communications, negotiation and the management of uncertainty are studied and integrated with the process of team building. Prerequisite(s): PM 620
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PM 740 - Project Planning and Control Techniques (3)
This course is devoted to the project planning and control process. Development of measurable project objectives is covered as well as work breakdown structure, sequencing of project activities, development of time and cost estimates, and creation of the project action plan and budget. Student teams will build a detailed plan for a small project using project management software (Microsoft Project). Prerequisite(s): PM 620
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PM 750 - Strategic Issues in Project Management: A Capstone (3)
This course examines the strategic relationship between project management and the rest of the organization. The topics for this course include key strategic issues surrounding: allocating resources, developing policies and systems, implementing projects in line with the organization’s strategic objectives, and assuring that projects achieve their stated goals. Prerequisite(s): PM 730, PM 740
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PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology * (3)
The basic principles and concepts of psychology as a science of human behavior are presented, as well as a historical perspective of the field emphasizing major theoretical contributions. This course is a prerequisite for all courses in the major. Can count as a lab science if taken with PY 101L.
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PY 101L - Introduction to Psychology Lab * (1)
This is the laboratory course associated with PY 101 and is optional. The course involves a hands-on learning experience that reinforces for students the content and concepts presented in the PY 101 class. The lab must be taken the same semester as the class for this course to count as a lab science. Corequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 102 - Personal and Social Awareness (3)
This course is aimed at providing a didactic and experiential opportunity for students to develop knowledge and ability in the areas of self and social awareness. Topics include taking responsibility for oneself, development of personal identity and life-long learning strategies, and considering attitudes towards health in the areas of physical function, relationships and family, work, finances and spiritual traditions. The course addresses both the cognitive and affective aspects of learning with an emphasis on critical thinking, specifically with respect to discerning implication and application of newly acquired learning.
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PY 202 - Survey of Human Growth and Development (3)
The principles related to growth and development from birth to death. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 203 - Human Sexuality (3)
The medical, biological, psychological, sociological aspects of human sexuality.
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PY 215 - Psychology of the Workplace (3)
This course is an overview of the field of industrial/organizational psychology. This includes the study of psychological methods to increase organizational effectiveness and employee wellbeing. Specific topics will include theories and application of work motivation, leadership, personnel psychology, personalities at work, human factors and ergonomics, job stress, and diversity in the workplace.
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PY 250 - Stress Management (3)
This course explores stress, its origins and its relationship to physiological, behavioral and emotional reactions. The impact of unmanaged stress is studied and stress-reduction methods are practiced. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 290 - Death, Dying and Loss (3)
The study of death and dying centers around issues that are rooted in the human experience. This course will explore the psychological and behavioral aspects of death and dying. Through readings, discussion, media presentations, fieldwork, and case studies, students will gain knowledge and understanding of psychosocial issues surrounding reactions to death and behavior patterns. These include coping with recent or impending death, attitudes toward death and dying, the fear of death, and children’s response to death. Cultural issues, health care and legal issues will also be included.
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PY 295 - Understanding Research in the Social Sciences (3)
Research methods and designs used in social sciences research will be examined. Emphasis will be placed having students become informed consumers of research on having students be able to understand and critically evaluate published research. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 301 - Research Methods (3)
Research methods and designs used in psychological and health care research will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the design and refinement of workable quantitatively based individual research projects. This course will provide the student with the opportunity to learn the basic principles of research. Upon completion of the course, the student will be a more enlightened consumer of research and should be able to prepare a research project. Prerequisite(s): MS 205 Corequisite(s): PY 301L
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PY 301L - Research Methods Lab (1)
This is the laboratory course associated with PY 301, and it is required of all students taking PY 301. The course involves the use of the statistical software SPSS or SAS. Students learn to set up data sets, carry out descriptive and inferential statistical analyses on data sets, and create graphs appropriate for the data being used. Corequisite(s): PY 301
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PY 306 - Psychology of Learning (3)
An in-depth study of the history and current state of learning principles in psychology, including learning-related processes such as perception, memory, attention, and conditioning as well as practical applications of these principles to behavior modification. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 309 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
A review of the psychogenic and biological dynamics and treatments of abnormal behaviors. Emphasis on current DSM classifications. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 310 - Psychology of Women (3)
A study of the distinctive characteristics of women’s psychological development and experience with an overview of women’s roles across various cultures. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 316 - Crisis Intervention (3)
An in-depth study of the nature of crisis and a theory of intervention covering both maturational and situational crisis for individuals and the family.
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PY 317 - Theories of Personality (3)
An in-depth study of the major theories of personality including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and trait theories. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 350 - Psychology of Gender (3)
A study of the distinctive characteristics of male and female psychological development and experience with an overview of gender roles across cultures. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 360 - Motivation in Organizations (3)
Motivation of employees is important as it has direct and indirect influence on organizational outcomes such as job attitudes and performance. This course will address the research and theories of work motivation. In addition, focus will be given to how biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social psychology theories can help explain employee behavior, as well as, the application of the theories to increase motivation in subordinates as well as in oneself.
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PY 380 - Child Maltreatment and Advocacy (3)
This course covers the history, comparative perspectives, the legal framework, responses to child maltreatment, the skills necessary to do the work, other pertinent issues pertaining to child maltreatment and child advocacy, and the future. The field of child maltreatment is fraught with controversy. Much of the class focuses on these controversies. The approach of the course will be from a variety of diverse, professional perspectives. The course is designed for students majoring in conflict resolution and legal studies, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, or other areas where knowledge of child maltreatment and advocating for children might be necessary. Much of the work will be hands-on.
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PY 405 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)
A survey of the history of psychology covering antecedents of current psychological concepts through related disciplines, emergence of psychology as a science, and contributions of various ideological movements to psychology. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 408 - Counseling and Therapy (3)
A presentation of the roles, attitudes and necessary skills for beginning helping professionals. A review and exploration of the theories of counseling and psychotherapy followed by practical applications. Prerequisite(s): PY 317
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PY 411 - Social Psychology (3)
The attitudes and behavior of social groups from the psychological viewpoint with emphasis on the individual as an interacting member of social groups. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 412 - Psychology Seminar (3)
Seminar-oriented study in a topic of psychological interest; limited to psychology majors at the junior or senior level.
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PY 415 - Physiological Psychology (3)
This course integrates principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology as a basis for understanding neurological function, disease, and mental illness. Prerequisite(s): PY 101
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PY 420 - Psychology of Cultural Differences (3)
An in depth exploration of issues related to cultural diversity including ethnocentricity, cross cultural communication, the origins of prejudice, the psychology of oppression, and the psychological significance of cultural identity. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or SY 101
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PY 430 - Psychology of Aging (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to the aging process in adulthood and later life. Students will develop a working understanding of adult development and aging in theory, research, and practice. Course will be experiential with opportunity provided to demonstrate how these concepts can be applied to understanding and helping older adults along various disciplines. Cultural diversity issues will be presented and discussed.
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PY 460 - Positive Organizational Scholarship (3)
This course will cover the topics associated with positive organizational scholarship (POS), POS is an interdisciplinary approach with the focus to explore the ways in which the organizational factors such as leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and the employee results in flourishing for individuals, groups, and organizations. Topics will include: Organizational virtuousness and performance, organizations and resilience, positive emotions and upward spirals in organizations, positive deviance, meaningfulness at work, and well-being and the workplace.
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PY 481 - Applied Research (3)
Designed to help students apply research skills through participation in ongoing research in the field of psychology. Opportunities will include some or all of the following research skills: literature searches; planning of outcome research protocols; participation in actual programs in the community for which outcome research is being done; collective data; data entry; data analysis; and involvement in writing/designing poster presentations and articles for publication. Prerequisite(s): PY 101, PY 202
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PY 482 - Applied Psychology Teaching Experience (3)
Based on the adage “To Teach is To Learn Twice”, this courses is designed to prepare psychology students who are graduate school bound to develop basic teaching assistantship skills through participation in class management, class structure, teaching methodology and instruction. During the teaching experience, students will be able to apply psychological principles to the teaching-learning process while both revisiting and reviewing a certain topic within psychology and developing a basis for future teaching experiences and assistantships. Prerequisite(s): PY 101, PY 202
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PY 483 - Advanced Special Topics (3)
Designed to give advanced junior and senior psychology students an opportunity to pursue a special topic of interest in more depth within the field of Psychology. This course would be an excellent companion to accompany and undergraduate research thesis in psychology.
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PY 499 - Psychology Capstone (3)
This course for graduating psychology seniors is required for graduation. It involves applied supervised experience at an approved school or community setting along with a review, integration, and application of material learned throughout the student’s time as a Psychology major. A placement at an approved site is required for participation in this course. Placements should be in place on the first day of class. Students should work with the course instructor the semester before the course to secure a placement in a timely manner. Prerequisite(s): PY 202, PY 301 Corequisite(s): PY 499L Note(s) Should be senior standing with a minimum major GPA of 2.5
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PY 499L - Psychology Capstone Lab (1)
This course must be taken at the same time as PY 499, and it is for graduating seniors. This course involves 100 hours of applied supervised experience at an approved school or community setting. A placement at an approved site is required for participation in this course, and placement sites should be in place by the first day of class. Students should work with the course instructor the semester before the course to secure a placement In a time manner. Corequisite(s): PY 499 Note(s) Should be senior standing with a minimum major GPA of 2.5
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PY 601 - Research Methodology and Evaluation (3)
Overview of research methods and designs used in social sciences and organizational research including common experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs. Upon completion of this course, the student will be a more enlightened consumer of research and should be able to prepare an independent research project. Prerequisite(s): PY 301
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PY 602 - Human Growth and Development (3)
The principles related to human growth and development from conception to death are studied. The areas of physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development are included. Emphasis is given to the most widely held theories and research in lifespan development. Both normal and abnormal development are examined.
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PY 607 - Acquired/Learned Bases of Behavior (3)
This course is an in-depth study of the historical and contemporary learning theories, including an application of these principles to the typical issues of learning, teaching, behavior modification, and counseling.
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PY 612 - Psychopathology (3)
This course will provide an overview of the current DSM diagnostic system, an evaluation of the pros and cons associated with diagnostic system, and an introduction to alternative methods of diagnosis. The course is designed to train students to recognize and diagnose psychological disorders. Students will also be expected to become familiar with evolving information about the disorders, including differential diagnostic information, comorbidity rates, and issues related to the development and treatment of the various disorders across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): PY 309
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PY 617 - Theories of Psychotherapy/Individual Bases of Behavior (3)
Review of several theoretical approaches to psychotherapy with special emphasis on applications and critical evaluation. Specific issues in psychotherapy theory formulation and evaluation will also be discussed.
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PY 620 - Multicultural Counseling (3)
A study of the ways in which the social and cultural differences influence psychological functioning and social behavior at individual, interpersonal, and systemic levels. This includes the cultural context of relationships as well as issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status and unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups, and communities.
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PY 650 - Professional Orientation and Development I (1)
This 3-class ongoing course (1 credit hour per class for total of 3 credit hours) emphasizes issues relevant for professional development of the clinical counseling therapist. Emphasis will be placed on skills necessary for practice including setting up a practice or working for a mental health organization, caseload management, professional credentialing requirements, charting, professional writing and presenting. Topics such as professional relationships, balancing work/career, technological competency/literacy, professional organizations, and advocacy processes for a variety of clientele will also be discussed. In addition, current topics relevant to the clinical counseling therapist will be discussed such as prescription privilege, updates in APA guidelines or DSM changes, and the role of therapist as a health care professional working in a team setting.
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PY 651 - Professional Orientation and Development II (1)
This 3-class ongoing course (1 credit hour per class for total of 3 credit hours) emphasizes issues relevant for professional development of the clinical counseling therapist. Emphasis will be placed on skills necessary for practice including setting up a practice or working for a mental health organization, caseload management, professional credentialing requirements, charting, professional writing and presenting. Topics such as professional relationships, balancing work/career, technological competency/literacy, professional organizations, and advocacy processes for a variety of clientele will also be discussed. In addition, current topics relevant to the clinical counseling therapist will be discussed such as prescription privilege, updates in APA guidelines or DSM changes, and the role of therapist as a health care professional working in a team setting.
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PY 660 - Advanced Special Topics (1 to 6)
This course is designed to give psychology graduate students a chance to pursue a special topics of interest in more depth within the field of clinical counseling psychology. This course would be an excellent companion to accompany the research thesis in psychology masters program.
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PY 680 - Thesis Preparation (1)
This course is designed to supplement thesis work during the completion of the masters degree in clinical counseling psychology.
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PY 681 - Thesis I (2)
This course is designed to support thesis work during the completion of the masters degree in clinical counseling psychology. Prerequisite(s): PY 601
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PY 682 - Thesis II (2)
This is the second thesis course that is designed to provide ongoing support for the student as he/she completes his/her thesis. This course can be registered for repeatedly until the student orally defends the thesis, makes required revisions, and turns in the final thesis for binding. Prerequisite(s): PY 601
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PY 700 - Ethics and Professional Orientation (3)
This course emphasizes the ethical and legal issues inherent in psychology, with emphasis on the development of advanced analytical skills necessary for effective personal and professional responses. Case studies, readings, and seminar discussions are designed to challenge learners to consider the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of persons receiving services, those paying for services, and those providing services. The course will focus on the psychological aspects of ethics and legal issues as they relate to the professional identity of being a master’s level clinical counseling psychologist. The course will review legal and ethical dilemmas and decisions faced in psychological practice, including research, assessment, teaching, therapeutic intervention, consultation, and court testimony. Emphasis will be placed on a review of professional guidelines and the process of ethical decision-making.
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PY 701 - Statistics (3)
This is a 3 hour advanced statistics course. The course reviews statistical concepts and procedures used in research in the behavioral sciences and introduces advanced statistical concepts and procedures. The course is placed towards the end of the sequence of required courses with the intent that students have gathered their thesis data by the time they register for this course. The course, then, will enable the student to learn about various statistical procedures and help the student to determine the most appropriate use of statistical analyses for various types of data, including his/her thesis data. The course is computer intensive in that the student is required to apply the knowledge learned during class time through the analysis and interpretation of data using one of the primary statistical packages for behavioral sciences (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences [SPSS]). Prerequisite(s): PY 601
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PY 703 - Counseling Skills & The Helping Relationship (3)
This course involves intensive study of the major therapeutic approaches to counseling and psychotherapy. The course will focus on appropriate evaluation of the theories and critical decision-making regarding the application of the various theories in therapeutic practice. Specific case examples will be used to illustrate and practice applications of theory to professional practice. Prerequisite(s): PY 612
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