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OT 714 - Advanced Neuroscience (3)
Integrates principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology as a basis for understanding neurological function and disease.
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OT 715 - Level II Fieldwork (6)
First full-time clinical fieldwork activity at site approved by Brenau Occupational Therapy Department. Site may include medical, educational, or community-based program in which there are existing occupational therapy services and an occupational therapist qualified to supervise Level II students. Prerequisite(s): OT 634, OT 636, OT 638 Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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OT 716 - Level II Fieldwork (6)
Second full-time clinical fieldwork activity at site approved by Brenau Occupational Therapy Department. Site may include medical, educational, or community-based program in which there are existing occupational therapy services and an occupational therapist qualified to supervise Level II students. Must be completed within 24 months of other course work. Prerequisite(s): OT 715 Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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OT 720 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy (1-3)
Opportunity for students to pursue areas of particular interest under direct mentorship of a faculty mentor.
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OT 721 - Thesis (3)
Empirically based research study which is performed under the guidance of a graduate adviser and committee. Product includes research proposal, and findings. Professional presentation of results via poster of draft of journal manuscript where appropriate. This course can be registered for repeatedly until the student orally defends the thesis, makes required written revisions and turns in the final thesis for binding. Prerequisite(s): OT 613, OT 614, OT 615, OT 616, OT 711 Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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OT 722 - Supervision and Administrative Issues in OT (3)
Managing and leading occupational therapy services within changing healthcare environments. Social, economic and political trends are addressed along with skills for advocacy, personnel management, budgeting, documentation and quality enhancement. Professional standards for supervision of occupational therapy assistants and other personnel in the delivery of occupational therapy services are examined, including service competency and supervisory processes. Prerequisite(s): OT 603, OT 604
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OT 723 - Vision (3)
Central to this course is the challenge to critically analyze the evidence behind the use of assessment, intervention techniques and treatment approaches, and outcomes in occupational therapy service delivery for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by visual motor or visual perceptual deficits.
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OT 724 - Assistive Technology (3)
Short-term intensive course designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills related to assistive technology provision, evaluation, and implementation for individuals across the life-span. The course will focus on (a) assistive technology user, (b) types of assistive technology, (c) evaluation of needs, goals, and outcomes, (d) contexts for technology use, and (e) disability-related/assistive technology policy and legislation within the spectrum of the assistive technology service delivery process.
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OT 725 - Health Education and Promotion (3)
Identification, advocacy, and provision of occupational therapy services within a health promotion and wellness framework and continuum of services. Students will explore opportunities to promote health and wellness across the lifespan for individuals, groups, and communities through education and participation in occupations. Learning principles, program design, advocacy, and promotion of the profession are included. Discussion of the role of the practitioner in a variety of educational contexts. Prerequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 726 - OT for Individuals with Upper Extremity Impairments (3)
Advanced techniques and research in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention of performance skills for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Includes approaches to integrated biomechanical interventions and physical agent modalities within the context of occupational performance.
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OT 727 - Applications for the Upper Extremity (3)
This course examines and applies hand & upper limb evaluation & intervention with specific applications toward maximizing occupational performance. Prior understanding of UE Movement (motor learning, motor control, motor development; kinesiological theories) is applied specifically to the UE function and task performance, supported by critically reviewed evidence based practice. This course provides an introduction and practical application of special UE testing, ROM, MMT and preparatory methods such as modalities. In addition, dynamic orthosis applications/fabrications will also be covered.
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OT 745 - Specialty Elective (3)
Short-term intensive clinical course work designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills. Topics will vary with faculty available and service trends, and may include field-based work related to areas of study. Prerequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 750 - Specialty Elective (3)
Short-term intensive clinical course work designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills. Topics will vary with faculty availability and service trends, but may include neuro-developmental training, sensory-integration therapy, hand therapy, physical agent modalities, psychodrama, art therapy, music therapy. Prerequisite(s): OT 603
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OT 760 - Professional Development Planning (1)
This two day seminar is designed to facilitate the transition from student to practitioner. Seminar includes reflection and synthesis of clinical and academic experiences in preparation for certification and practice. Prerequisite(s): OT 715, OT 722 Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis. This course can be registered for repeatedly until complete.
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OT 803 - Foundations of Occupation 1 (3)
This course is the first of two courses that introduce students to the basic tenets of occupational therapy in the provision of services to individuals, groups, and communities, to meet society’s current and future needs. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the origin and history of the occupational therapy profession and its philosophical base as impacted by the sociopolitical climate. An emphasis is placed on activity analysis and occupational analysis throughout the course so that students understand the role of occupations in promoting health and participation across the life course.
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OT 804 - Foundations of Occupation 2 (3)
This course is the second of two courses that introduce students to the basic tenets of occupational therapy in the provision of services to individuals, groups, and communities, to meet society’s current and future needs. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the prevalent theoretical perspectives used in practice with an emphasis placed on occupation-based models. Students develop competency in differentiating and applying theories, models, and frames of references for evaluation and intervention planning. Prerequisite(s): OT 803
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OT 806 - Professional Communication & Therapeutic Use of Self (3)
The purpose of this course is to socialize students into the occupational therapy profession and community by exploring strategies for individual and group communication, therapeutic rapport, ethics, professional behaviors, professional demeanor and presentation. Students perform self-awareness activities and identify strengths and weaknesses, as well as relevant goals for professional growth and development. Students are introduced to the process of documentation, with emphasis on developing their observation and interview skills.
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OT 807 - Level I Fieldwork A: Professional Reasoning (3)
This course, the first of three, includes a Level I Fieldwork experience and professional reasoning seminar emphasizing occupational assessment and interpretation to strengthen the ties between didactic and fieldwork education. Students complete field-based applied learning activities in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging settings with at least one experience focusing on behavioral health or psychological and social factors influencing engagement in occupation. In the seminar, students engage in learning activities and group discussions that facilitate the development of professional reasoning through reflection on their fieldwork experiences. Prerequisite(s): OT 806, OT 813
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OT 808 - Level I Fieldwork B: Professional Reasoning (3)
This course, the second of three, includes a Level I Fieldwork experience and professional reasoning seminar emphasizing the development of occupation-based interventions and reflective practice in order to strengthen the ties between didactic and fieldwork education. Students complete field-based applied learning activities in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging settings with at least one experience focusing on behavioral health or psychological and social factors influencing engagement in occupation. In the seminar, students engage in learning activities and group discussions that facilitate the development of professional reasoning through reflection on their fieldwork experiences. Prerequisite(s): OT 807
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OT 809 - Level I Fieldwork C: Professional Reasoning (3)
Building on the student’s knowledge of assessment and intervention planning, this course is the final of the series and includes a Level I Fieldwork experience and professional reasoning seminar emphasizing the use of occupation-based interventions and practice in order to strengthen the ties between didactic and fieldwork education. Students complete field-based applied learning activities in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging settings with at least one experience focusing on behavioral health or psychological and social factors influencing engagement in occupation. In the seminar, students engage in learning activities and group discussions that facilitate the development of professional reasoning through reflection on their fieldwork experiences. Prerequisite(s): OT 808
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OT 810 - Anatomy & Movement for Occupations 1 (4)
This course emphasizes content related to client factors and serves as a prerequisite for Anatomy and Movement for Occupations 2. Though a combination of lecture and lab meetings, students gain competence with principles from anatomy, biomechanics and kinesiology necessary for understanding occupational performance. Students are intriduced to human anatomical systems with emphasis placed on functional relevance of the muscular and skeletal systems.
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OT 810L - Anatomy & Movement for Occupations 1 Lab (0)
Lab associated with OT 810. Corequisite(s): OT 810
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OT 811 - Anatomy & Movement for Occupations 2 (4)
This course builds on content learned in OT 810/810L Anatomy & Movement for Occupations 1. Through a combination of lecture and lab meetings, students gain competence with principles from anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology and physical sciences necessary for understanding and analyzing occupational performance. Students are introduced to human anatomical systems with emphasis placed on functional relevance of the muscular and skeletal systems in the upper extremities.
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OT 811L - Anatomy & Movement for Occupations 2 Lab (0)
Lab associated with OT 811 Corequisite(s): OT 811
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OT 812 - Professional Literacy and Scholarly Inquiry (3)
This is the first in a sequence of courses through which students learn about scholarly writing and evidence-based practice. This lecture and seminar style course begins to prepare students to become evidence-informed practitioners. Students will develop graduate-level competence essential for finding, understanding, analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing and communicating evidence relevant to professional practice.
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OT 813 - Data Gathering & Measurement of Occupational Performance (3)
This course builds on concepts introduced in the the Professional Literacy course with an emphasis on proper use of standardized assessment and evaluation to develop an occupational therapy intervention plan.
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OT 814 - Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
This course builds on concepts introduced in the Professional Literacy and Scholarly Inquiry course with an emphasis on research methods and design relevant to occupational therapy practice. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate entry-level competence with examining and contributing to the occupational therapy knowledge base. Students will learn about both quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs, with an emphasis on alignment of research method/design to research question. Prerequisite(s): OT 812
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OT 815 - Level II Fieldwork (6)
The first full-time clinical fieldwork activity at site approved by Brenau Occupational Therapy Department. Site may include medical, educational or community based program in which there are existing occupational therapy services and an occupational therapist qualified to supervise Level II students.
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OT 816 - Level II Fieldwork (6)
The second full-time clinical fieldwork activity at site approved by Brenau Occupational Therapy Department. Site may include medical, educational or community based program in which there are existing occupational therapy services and an occupational therapist qualified to supervise Level II students.
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OT 822 - Supervision and Administrative Issues in OT (3)
This course provides an overview of management functions for the occupational therapist in an administrative and/or supervisory role. Students examine leadership theories and skills, concepts of organizational structures and strategic planning, supervision processes, and financial controls to achieve effective and efficient outcomes in various service delivery models.
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OT 824 - Mental Health, Cognition & Participation (6)
This course prepares students to understand and apply theories, models and frames of reference appropriate for the occupational therapy process in mental health settings. Students learn to demonstrate the distinct value of occupational therapy services in traditional and emerging mental health settings while being challenged to develop their skills in the areas of advocacy, professional reasoning, and therapeutic use of self.
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OT 824L - Mental Health, Cognition & Participation Lab (0)
Lab associated with OT 824
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OT 825 - Health Promotion & Wellness (3)
Identification, advocacy, and provision of occupational therapy services within a health promotion and wellness framework and across the continuum of services. Students will explore opportunities to promote health, wellness and wellbeing across the lifespan for individuaals, groups, and communities through education and participation in occupations. Learning principles, theoretical application, program design and evaluation, advocacy, and promotion of the profession are included. Students will reflect on and discuss the role of the OTD entry-level practitioner in a variety of emerging practice settings that emphasize health, wellness and wellbeing.
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OT 826 - Occupations of Adults & Older Adults (6)
Occupations of Adults & Older Adults This course prepares students to understand and apply theories, models, and frames of reference appropriate for the occupational therapy process across the continuum of care in traditional and emerging adult practice settings. Includes the application of evidence-guided evaluation, intervention planning, and occupation-based intervention methods for adults and older adults to promote occupational engagement and performance. Students develop skills in the area of productive aging.
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OT 826L - Occupations of Adults & Older Adults Lab (0)
Lab associated with OT 826
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OT 828 - Occupations of Infants & Children (6)
Students will understand and apply theories, models, and frames of reference appropriate for occupational therapy practice with infants, children & adolescents in the context of family-centered care. Analysis of case studies and videos to extract relevant information and create an effective occupational therapy plan of care or progress a plan of care is emphasized. Includes applicant of evidence-based practice, critical reflection and clinical reasoning to evaluate pediatric occupational performance. OT/OTA/interdisciplinary team roles and models of practice delivery are explored, as are contextual/policy factors relevant to this population.
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OT 828L - Occupations of Infants & Children Lab (0)
See description for OT 828. Corequisite(s): OT 828
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OT 839 - Neuroscience Implications for Performance Skills (3)
Completion of this course will strengthen students’ knowledge of human neurological structures and functions as they relate to human performance skills and occupations. The course emphasizes knowledge of typical development of the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as common neurological pathologies across the lifespan. Students gain entry-level understanding of relevant neurological principles that are important for occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
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OT 845 - OT Applications for the UE and Physical Agent Modalities (4)
Practice-based course designed to develop evaluation and intervention skills for individuals with acquired upper limb conditions to promote optimal occupational performance. Students investigate current literature to create novel and evidence-based intervention activities. The lab component of the course emphasizes the application of skills including occupation-based interventions, preparatory techniques, static and dynamic orthosis fabrication, and physical agent modalities. Corequisite(s): OT 845L
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OT 845L - OT Applications for the UE and Physical Agent Modalities Lab (0)
Lab associated with OT 845 Corequisite(s): OT 845
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OT 850 - Assistive Technology & Adaptations for Occupations (3)
This course introduces students to both high and low assistive technology in the context of occupation and the occupational therapy process. Students will learn about types of low and high technology devices, adaptations, and strategies useful for successful occupational engagement and performance. Special emphasis is placed on assistive technology for the occupations of communication management, driving and community mobility, education, work, play, and leisure across the lifespan. Issues related to documentation, reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms for assistive technology are explored.
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OT 861 - Preparation for Practice 1: Interprofessional Teams (2)
This is the first of two courses that prepare students for emerging areas of practice. Students examine the benefits and challenges of the various types of service delivery teams across practice settings. Content emphasizes interprofessional practice including the evidence-based review of interprofessional communication, teamwork development, roles and responsibilities, and values and ethics.
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OT 862 - Preparation for Practice 2: Entrepreneur & Academic (2)
In this course, the second of two that prepare students for emerging areas of practice, students examine the opportunities for occupational therapy entrepreneurship and education. In the first half of the course, students are exposed to theories and skills for innovation and entrepreneurship including the various aspects of developing for-profit and non-profit business ventures. The second half of the course provides students an overview of academe, pedagogy, and instructional design.
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OT 865 - Conditions Across the Lifespan (3)
This course provides an overview of pathophysiology and progression of conditions, diseases and injuries encountered in occupational therapy practice settings. Includes etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions that affect a client’s occupational engagement and performance across the lifespan. Students learn to think critically about the signs and symptoms of conditions with an emphasis on the integration of pathophysiology with knowledge of occupational performance.
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OT 880 - Program Development Across Practice Settings (3)
This course examines the theoretical premises, knowledge, and skills required for identifying and evaluating the contextual factors, resources, systems, and policies related to the development and delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy services in health, educational, and community-based settings. Students will apply information they learn to develop programs based on needs assessments, strategic planning, and evaluation of program outcomes. They will demonstrate an understanding of how to network within and outside their organizations to promote systems change and policy development relating to occupational therapy services.
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OT 891 - Doctoral Seminar 1 (2)
The focus of this seminar is on the requirements and process for completion of the doctoral capstone project and doctoral experience. Students will investigate topics for the doctoral capstone project which will lead to synthesis and application of knowledge in one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education or theory development. In addition, students will be exposed to settings appropriate for the doctoral capstone experience and identify an appropriate faculty mentor.
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OT 892 - Doctoral Seminar 2 (2)
This course is the second of three capstone preparation courses in which students draft plans for their capstone that will demonstrate synthesis of advanced knowledge in a focused area of study. Students submit the Capstone Project Proposal, which must include a literature review, needs assessment plan, specific goals/objectives for implementation, and an evaluation plan. Students will also be paired with a site in the community and begin to identify their site mentor. Prerequisite(s): OT 891
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OT 893 - Doctoral Seminar 3 (3)
This is the final capstone preparation course, in which students finalize plans for their capstone that will demonstrate synthesis of advanced knowledge in a focused area of study. Students will conduct a needs assessment and secure a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the site of their capstone experience. Upon completion of this course, the ELOTD student should be prepared to efficiently initiate the capstone project and experience. Prerequisite(s): OT 892
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OT 894 - Doctoral Experience Internship & Capstone Project Completion (6)
Completed after all other didactic and fieldwork coursework, this culminating course is a degree requirement and includes the completion of the doctoral capstone project and capstone experience. Throughout the process, the capstone coordinator and faculty and community mentors collaborate with and supervise the student. Focus of the project and experience must be to advance students’ skills in one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, or theory development. Refer to the School of Occupational Therapy’s Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Program Manual for requirements of the capstone project and experienc. Prerequisite(s): OT815, OT816
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OT 901 - Occupational Science and Occupation-Based Practice (3)
Examination of the science of occupation and emerging theories of occupational performance. The role of occupation-centered theories in guiding practice will be explored in light of current research and practice evidence.
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OT 920 - Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth (3)
In this course students examine current research and practice for the delivery of occupational therapy services to children and adolescents within home, school systems, and other settings. Services for the individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory motor, and behavioral/mental health challenges from pre-school to age 22 will be considered. Administrative practice issues are emphasized for the occupational therapists working in concert with certified occupational therapy assistants, students, families, educators and behavioral health and related services professionals.
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OT 921 - Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan (3)
Short term intensive course designed to provide students with post-entry level practice skills related to assistive technology provision, evaluation and implementation for individuals across the lifespan. The course will focus on a) the assistive technology user; b) types of assistive technology; c) evaluation of needs, goals, and outcomes; d) contexts for technology use; and e) disability-related technology policy and legislation within the spectrum of the assistive technology service delivery process.
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OT 922 - Aging in Place Across the Lifespan (3)
Focus on development of knowledge and skills in methods for assessment of the environment and how “place” influences occupational performance. Incorporation of these techniques into an occupation-based and client-centered approach will be emphasized.
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OT 923 - Vision and Occupation (3)
The student will integrate and use knowledge of the development and impact of impairment on visual-perceptual and visual-motor and functioning within the context of occupation performance. Examination of current research on visual motor/perceptual assessment and treatment, vision therapy from the perspective of occupational therapy, developmental/behavioral optometrists and eye care professionals and related service providers.
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OT 924 - Motor Control & Occupational Performance (3)
Theories of motor control, motor learning and praxis as applied to individuals with movement disorders. Includes assessment and intervention approaches for developing multi-level therapeutic intervention plans.
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OT 925 - Occupational Justice (3)
This course provides an overview of the concepts of occupational justice, occupational injustice, occupational deprivation, alienation, and apartheid as related to the societal factors and inequities that lead to the inability for some individuals and groups to have full participation in meaningful occupations. Students identify the systems and structures that promote occupational injustices for specific populations and have the opportunities to practice an occupational justice advocacy role for a chosen population.
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OT 926 - OT for Individuals With Upper Extremity Impairments (3)
Advanced techniques and research in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention of performance skills for individuals with upper extremity impairments. Includes approaches to integrated biomechanical interventions and physical agent modalities within the context of occupational performance.
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OT 930 - Current Research in Pediatric Neuroscience & Developmental Disorders (3)
Students are challenged to analyze the current neuroscience literature on major developmental conditions, and interpret the implications for evidence-based pediatric evaluation and outcomes. Topics and conditions may include: neural networks and brain development; reactive neuroplasticity, fetal and neonatal-related diagnoses, and other diagnoses of interest.
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OT 931 - Advanced Theory, Research, and Practice in Sensory Integration (3)
This course challenges the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of, and ability to analyze and discuss current research on sensory integration, both from within the occupational therapy literature, and from other knowledge bases. Participants will select, analyze and interpret multiple data sources to infer underlying neurobehavioral processes impacting sensory integration and occupational behavior, and to plan sound interventions based on fidelity to sensory integration theory. Participants not currently working in a clinical environment providing sensory integration services will be required to engage in a practicum in an approved setting.
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OT 932 - Motor Control Issues in Childhood (3)
Theory, measurement and therapeutic management of children with motor control issues. Students learn to analyze and explain current literature on theories of motor control, motor learning and praxis as applied to children with various types of movement disorders. Numerous motor evaluation tools will be analyzed and discussed. Students will present and lead discussion on three research articles during the course of the semester. Case studies will be presented, analyzed and interpreted for developing multi-level therapeutic intervention plans.
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OT 938 - Cognitive/Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Performance (3)
Exploration of advanced techniques and research in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention of performance skills related to: emotional regulation; communication and social interaction; as well as cognitive aspects of engaging in daily occupations.
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OT 940 - Special Topics in Advanced Practice (1-3)
Opportunity for students to pursue a topic of particular interest with a faculty mentor. This may include focused research, service delivery projects, publication projects and development of portfolios documenting competencies relevant to advanced Board or Specialty Certification in areas approved by the faculty. Can be retaken with a change of topic.
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OT 960 - Funding for Occupational Therapy Services (3)
This course focuses on strategies to procure funding for occupational therapy services within developing and established programs, settings, and businesses. Students will learn how to identify, apply for, and manage funding from diverse sources including contracts, business loans, and grants from public and private entities. The course also includes an examination of current and anticipated requirements, systems, mechanisms, and policies of third party payers for the reimbursement of occupational therapy services and products.
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OT 990 - Capstone Project and Seminar (1-3)
The capstone project reflects the synthesis and culmination of knowledge, reflective practice, and scholarly skills developed through the OTD program. The purpose for the capstone project course is to focus OTD students on development, implementation, and evaluation of a project related to an area of practice or a professional role. Each OTD student will further his/her professional development by contributing to wide-reaching arenas and will disseminate his/her work through a public presentation at a community site, regional or national meeting, and other professional venues or through submission of his/her work for publication to a larger audience. Students who do not complete contracted capstone work satisfactorily will receive a grade of IP. Grade of IP will require registering for additional capstone credits. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis. Must take for a total of 6 credits.
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Organizational Leadership |
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OL 403 - Leadership and Group Dynamics (3)
Learners investigate the individual and group behaviors and processes related to the effectiveness of interpersonal activities such as communication, influence and leadership.
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OL 418 - Organizational Development and Change (3)
This course examines the role of HR in interventions that can be used to help manage continuous, uncertain, unpredictable, and sudden change that is a familiar part of life in the contemporary organization. It provides a practical integrated overview of many different approaches and methods that draw on a wide range of sources that cover change on three overlapping levels—the organization, the team and the individual.
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OL 499 - Leadership Capstone (3)
This course examines contemporary leadership concepts in relation to the individual, the work place, the community and the world. The course links theory to practical applications of leading divisions and whole organizations. Case studies and simulation will be used for analysis and articulation of leadership concepts. Prerequisite(s): BA 223, MG 301, OL 403, OL 418
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OL 500 - Foundations in Organizational Leadership (3)
This course explores foundational issues associated with leadership in organizations. Leadership theories are examined and applied to modern organizations through a variety of application models. The course also examines the topics of team and teamwork as it applies to the leaders within the organization. The qualities of an effective team member in various settings are also discussed. The course also provides a foundation for success in the program by making students aware of academic expectations and responsibilities in graduate school as well as developing an understanding of individual and team requirements. This course is a foundation course and must be successfully completed before progressing to other courses in the graduate program.
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OL 620 - Volunteer Leadership and Board Governance (3)
This course introduces students to leadership in nonprofit organizations, the unique legal aspects of nonprofits, how they are governed and managed, and the roles and responsibilities of the board and executive staff.
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OL 630 - Fundraising Principles and Practice (3)
Upon course completion, students will be able to align organizational goals to potential funding sources, assess potential stakeholders, and plan a fundraising campaign that complies with professional standards and fundraising best practices.
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OL 640 - Strategic Thinking and Innovation (3)
This course immerses students in ways to create alternatives, innovations, and designs in business through the use of targeted critical and creative thinking processes. This course helps students to explore creative solutions to “status quo” and roadblock organizational problems by courageously leading and managing teams to integrate solutions into the organization.
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OL 660 - Leadership in Innovative Organizational Cultures (3)
This course helps leaders to harness resources in order to create and sustain innovative organizational cultures. Divergent thinking is examined and practiced in order to create skills that results in a competitive world strategy.
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OL 675 - Resource Management (3)
This course introduces the basic accounting concepts and applications needed by management to understand and use financial information to make relevant and appropriate decisions. Topics include the role of accounting information systems in organizations, analysis of financial statements, and the role of budgeting in achieving the goals of the organization. Specific emphasis will be placed on fund raising and financing in not-for-profit organizations. Topics will include board relations, fund-raising efforts, endowment and fund management.
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OL 680 - Global Moral Responsibility (3)
This course will build a foundation of ethical theory and moral reasoning, then utilize it to build a strategy for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating moral issues in business and other organizational environments. This strategy will then be applied specifically to contemporary professional ethics issues generated by the recent phenomena of globalization and fully integrated international commerce.
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OL 703 - Critical and Creative Thinking (3)
This course assists the learner in understanding some of the concepts associated with critical thinking and effective business problem solving. Exercises throughout the course allow the learner to recognize that assumptions undergird all action and behavior. This course examines these assumptions in new contexts and develops strategies for assisting people in becoming creative and critical thinkers employing creative skepticism.
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OL 713 - Organizational Culture and Learning (3)
This course focuses on defining the origins of organizational culture, why they are important, and how leadership, individuals and stakeholders affect culture. In addition this course begins to examine the foundation concepts associated with the learning organization, viewing learning from an individual and an organizational perspective, and how to integrate these concepts into the culture of an organization. The goal of the course is to provide frameworks, tools, and techniques for understanding organizational culture and learning. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and strategies needed to achieve organizational agility for the 21st century. Prerequisite(s): BA 507
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OL 720 - Not for Profit Marketing and Branding (3)
This course helps students to explore the various marketing strategies and tactics necessary to effectively develop, further, and sustain the organization’s brand and identity.
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OL 730 - Creativity and Change Leadership (3)
Participants in this course practice the skills needed to be an effective, innovative change leader. This includes understanding of ones own fears, weaknesses and strengths in bringing about change that defeats organizational inertial and resistance.
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OL 740 - Complex Problem Solving (3)
This course challenges leaders to explore unconventional ways to solve current and future organizational problems by understanding the steps in the creative problem-solving process, ambiguity, overcoming barriers to creative thinking, and creating synthesis relationships.
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OL 755 - Leading the Learning Organization (3)
Learners master how to: attract, retain, and motivate employees and become a more innovative and agile leader by creating a culture of continuous self-improvement that encourages learning at all levels.
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OL 760 - Principles of Grant Writing for Non-profits (3)
In this course, students practice researching, analyzing, and matching grant offerings to their non-profit’s needs. Students then apply grant writing best-practices to incrementally develop, review and refine the standard components of their own and their peer’s proposals. The final product of the course is a clear, concise, and persuasive document to support their future fundraising and grant-seeking efforts.
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OL 799 - Strategic Leadership Planning (3)
Strategic planning focuses attention on the process of strategic planning as opposed to management theory and concepts. Questions of “What to do?”, and “How to do it?”, as defined by the strategic management process, will be addressed. The course is practitioner- oriented and based on case studies that explain the complexities of strategic planning and management, while emphasizing the importance of theoretical knowledge. Strategic planning acknowledges the evolution of global competition and introduces guidelines and recommendations for improving managerial effectiveness in these relationships. Prerequisite(s): OL 500, OL 755
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PH 205 - Introduction to Philosophy * (3)
This course introduces the discipline of philosophy by examining several perennial philosophical problems. Topics addressed include the following: The existence of God; human nature; free will and determinism; the sources of knowledge; and the nature of morality.
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PH 207 - World Religions * (3)
This course examines the human phenomenon of religion in its primary forms of expression throughout the world. Religions examined include the following; Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the religions of primal communities. Attention will also be devoted to the special issues of religion in contemporary culture.
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PH 222 - Introduction to Ethics * (3)
This course surveys the major theories of ethics throughout history, including deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, rights-based ethics, and others. The course also guides students in the development of a personal moral decision making procedure and gives opportunities for practical application of the procedure to current moral and social problems.
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PH 240 - Philosophy of Art * (3)
This course introduces students to (a) discussions on the definition/nature/meaning of art and aesthetic experience, (b) controversial issues in art, and (c) traditional and recent philosophical theories of art.
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PH 250 - Ethics of Information Technology (3)
The course involves students integrating prior learning and artifacts from other courses into a full project under supervision. Students will continue the design life-cycle of their and present their work.
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PHPO 601 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare (3)
This course focuses on the ethical and legal issues inherent in healthcare, 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 participants to consider the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of persons receiving services, those paying for services, and those providing services.
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PS 100 - Physical Science * (3)
A basic introduction to selected topics from physics and chemistry. Topics include basic concepts of motion, energy, sound, light, electricity, atomic structure, the periodic table of the elements, types of changes that matter undergoes, chemical formulas and equations, solutions, and nuclear reactions. The course has no laboratory component.
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PS 104 - Earth Science * (3)
A basic introduction to selected topics from geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics include basic concepts of rock and minerals, structure of the solid Earth, processes that shape the surface of the Earth, weather and climate, waters of the Earth, geologic time, and the solar system. The course has no laboratory component.
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PS 105 - Science Concepts (3)
A comprehensive examination of the basic physical, earth and life science principles and concepts taught in the P-8 school curricula. Emphasis of this course is the establishment of meaningful content in science curriculum. The Georgia Performance Standards will be studied and applied for that purpose.
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PS 110 - Physical Geography w/ Lab * (4)
Physical Geography is a science that emphasizes the description of and spatial variability of the natural landscape as well as a study of the how and why of the processes that has created these variations. This course will begin with a brief description of the study of maps and globes (Cartography) and the process of absolute (latitude/longitude) and relative location. The course will study the Earth-Sun relationship. This course will also focus on Hydrology, a study of surface and subsurface water and its importance to life and the formation of landforms on the surface of the earth. Geomorphology, a study of the earth’s composition; soils, rocks and minerals, the earth’s structure, landforms and the processes that form them will be the final major topic discussed in this course. Students will gain practical experience through various online labs designed to reinforce course content.
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PS 111 - Meteorology/Climatology w/ Lab * (4)
The focus of this course is to educate students about the infinite variety of weather phenomenon and patterns that affect us every day of our lives. This course will address the foundation of what weather is and the difference between weather and climate. The course will describe the composition of the atmosphere, the relationship between atmospheric pressure, temperature and altitude. Students then study solar and terrestrial radiation and the nature of temperature. Moisture, relative humidity and the importance of atmospheric stability in the formation of weather patterns will also be discussed. The student will study the hydrologic cycle to understand how water gets distributed through the atmosphere and around the world. The class will address the importance of atmospheric pressure and its relationship to the creation of wind patterns around the globe. Students will gain practical experience through various online labs designed to reinforce course content.
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PS 112 - Astronomy w/ Lab * (4)
The course will begin with an introduction to the cosmic landscape, including an overview of the earth, moon, sun, the planets, the sense of scale, the Astronomical unit, light-year, Galaxies, Gravity, the scientific method and atoms as well as other forces in the Universe. The history of Astronomy from prehistoric times to the growth of Astrophysics will be presented. A discussion of “Backyard Astronomy ” will follow, focusing on the study of constellations, planet configurations and the types as well as the use of telescopes. Emphasis will be placed on the study of atoms, forces, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, gravity, its relationship to motion and how we learn about the universe. Extending further out into space, a survey of the Solar System will be presented concentrating on the various parts of the solar system. A brief discussion of SETI, or the search for extraterrestrial life will end the course. Students will gain practical experience through various online labs designed to reinforce course content.
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PS 121 - General College Physics I * (4)
The first semester of a 2-semester sequence of an algebra based introductory course in physics. This first semester involves the study of the ideas, units, and calculations about velocity, acceleration, both linear and rotational, up through Kepler’s Laws of planetary motion and the properties of matter. Laboratory.
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PS 121L - General College Physics I Lab * (0)
Lab associated with PS 121.
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PS 122 - General College Physics II * (4)
The second semester of a 2-semester sequence of an algebra based introductory course in physics. This second semester involves the study of the ideas and calculations about wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism and light, with some discussion of modern physic’s theories. Laboratory. Prerequisite(s): PS 121
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PS 122L - General College Physics II Lab * (0)
Lab associated with PS 122.
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PS 180 - Cities and the Environment * (3)
Introduction to aspects of development that affect the environment and land use. The impact of land use, urbanization, and sprawl. Survey of fundamental physical processes and associated hazards such as flooding; erosion; pollution; and depletion of geologic resources. Concepts of waste disposal and land use planning. The significance of and potential solutions to problems associated with the Earth’s resources.
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PS 401 - Directed Independent Study (1)
A course open to qualified students consisting of a guided independent study of an assigned problem in physics or physical science. Prerequisite(s): PS 121, PS 122 Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
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