Apr 27, 2024  
Spring 2021 Catalog 
    
Spring 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

Dance

  
  • DNCE 106 - Ballet IB


    Description:
    For majors and minors. Continuation of DNCE 105 . Fundamentals of ballet concepts and techniques. May repeat once with cons instr for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    Dance major or minor, or test out

    3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 114 - Jazz I


    Description:
    Introduction to beginning level jazz technique and performance skills.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: WLN

    2 cr.

  
  • DNCE 115 - Tap I


    Description:
    Master advanced beginning level tap techniques and performance skills.

    2 cr.

  
  • DNCE 199 - Directed Study


    Description:
    Freshman and sophomore dance majors and minors may arrange for independent study on individual or group projects with consent of the chair. Credit based on scope of project.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 203 - Modern IIA


    Description:
    Master intermediate level modern dance techniques and performance concepts. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 104  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 205 - Ballet IIA


    Description:
    Master intermediate level ballet technique and performance concepts. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 106  or test out.

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 206 - Ballet IIB


    Description:
    Master intermediate level ballet technique and performance concepts. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 106  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 212 - Theatre Dance


    Description:
    Theatre dance forms with beginning period styles of jazz.

    Prerequisites:
    Theatre and Dance major or minor, or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • DNCE 214 - Jazz II


    Description:
    Master intermediate level jazz technique and performance skills. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 106  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 215 - Tap II


    Description:
    Master intermediate level tap technique and performance skills. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 115  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 220 - Movement Analysis and Theory


    Description:
    Experience, observe and analyze the language of movement through body, effort, space and shape with application to performance. Introduction to motif writing and skeletal and muscular systems.

    3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 226 - Dance Practicum I


    Description:
    Assigned participation in theatre/dance production. Required for all dept majors. May repeat each course three times for credit.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    0-1 cr.

  
  • DNCE 227 - Dance Workshop


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area (tap, jazz, pointe, partnering, fundamentals of rhythm, et al). May repeat for credit with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DNCE 301 - Composition I


    Description:
    Explore small group forms through studies in time, space, dynamics, and musical forms.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 302 - Composition II


    Description:
    Exploration of solo choreography forms.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 301  

    3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 303 - Modern IIIA


    Description:
    Master advanced level modern dance technique and performance concepts. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 104  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 304 - Modern IIIB


    Description:
    Master advanced level modern dance technique and performance concepts. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 104  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 305 - Ballet IIIA


    Description:
    Master advanced level ballet technique and performance concepts. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    Either DNCE 205  or DNCE 206 , or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 306 - Ballet IIIB


    Description:
    Master advanced level ballet technique and performance concepts. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 205  or DNCE 206  or test out.

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 314 - Jazz III


    Description:
    Master advanced level jazz technique and performance skills. Enroll for 3 cr as part of core. May enroll for 2 cr after core. May repeat for 6 cr max.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 214  or test out

    2-3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 327 - Dance Workshop


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate area (tap, jazz, pointe, partnering, fundamentals of rhythm, et al). May repeat for credit with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DNCE 328 - Career Seminar


    Description:
    Survey of career options in dance.

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing or Instructor Consent

    1 cr.

  
  • DNCE 352 - Dance History


    Description:
    Development of dance in cultural, philosophical and political contexts.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ART

    3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    You may arrange for independent study on individual or group projects with consent of the instructor and chair. Credit based on scope of the project. Subtitle will designate area.

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DNCE 420 - Teaching Theories and Practices


    Description:
    Introduction to the theories and practices of teaching dance. Observe, demonstrate, and practice teaching various age groups and levels.

    Prerequisites:
    Junior standing or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DNCE 426 - Dance Practicum II


    Description:
    Assigned participation in theatre/dance production. Required for all dept majors. May repeat each course three times for credit.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    0-1 cr.

  
  • DNCE 428 - Dance Internship


    Description:
    Supervised field experience with a cooperating agency in dance-related field.

    Prerequisites:
    Dance Coordinator Consent

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DNCE 496 - Interdisciplinary Seminar


    Description:
    Advanced seminar experience integrating dance with other academic disciplines, including video dance and multimedia technology. Culminates in final performance or research project.

    Prerequisites:
    DNCE 302  

    3 cr.


Data Analytics: Business

  
  • DAB 340 - Marketing Analytics


    Description:
    Analyze marketplace information to optimize business decisions for competitive advantage; explore the relationships between product, placement, price, and promotion using statistical analysis.

    3 cr.

  
  • DAB 346 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Examine contemporary and emerging topics in data analytics. Subtitle will indicate topic and number of credits. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Varies based upon subtopic. Prerequisite will be determined at time of offering based on subtitle.

    3-4 cr.

  
  • DAB 370 - Data Visualization and Communication


    Description:
    Communicate clearly and effectively about patterns in data; design and implement visual representations of patterns and analysis in order to convey findings, answer questions, drive decisions, and provide persuasive evidence.

    3 cr.

  
  • DAB 397 - Internship


    Description:
    Participate in a supervised training work program that you arrange with your adviser at a cooperating organization. Credit determined by adviser. May repeat for 6 cr. maximum.

    Prerequisites:
    Adviser Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DAB 399 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Arrange for independent study with consent of your adviser. Credit determined by adviser. May repeat for 6 cr. maximum.

    Prerequisites:
    Adviser Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DAB 440 - Analytics and Decision Making


    Description:
    Study decision-making in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) situations. Emphasis on defining a problem, formulating a suitable model, finding a solution, performing analysis, interpreting results, and sharing findings. Apply a variety of techniques via real-time experimentation with mini-cases and regional mini-projects.

    3 cr.


Data Analytics: Computing

  
  • DAC 101 - Introduction to Data Analytics


    Description:
    Introduction to the concepts of how different fields or functions make use of data analytics, and the stages of analyzing data; learn to interpret data, communicate insights, and leverage data. Introduction to tools and ideas in the data analytics’ toolset.

    3 cr.

  
  • DAC 111 - Programming for Data Analytics


    Description:
    Introduction to a data analytics programming language; practical issues in statistical programming, including programming, reading data, accessing packages, writing functions, debugging, profiling and organizing and commenting code; topics in statistical data analysis will provide working examples.

    Prerequisites:
    CNMT 100  or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DAC 205 - Principles of Data and Modeling


    Description:
    Introduction to the concepts of data and modeling. Perspectives of data as needed by different processes and people are examined; including the interrelationship of data with different modeling techniques. Supervised and unsupervised modeling techniques are examined.

    Prerequisites:
    DAC 101  

    4 cr.

  
  • DAC 299 - Data Analytics Seminar


    Description:
    Provides an overview of the major; career exploration, including resume authoring, career research, networking and engagement in formal presentations of work in the profession including presentations and labs regarding data analytics techniques and career opportunities in a variety of industries. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

    Prerequisites:
    Data Analytics Major

    Typically Offered:
    Spring only

    1 cr. pass/fail

  
  • DAC 310 - Data Mining


    Description:
    Examine descriptive, predictive and proscriptive data mining methods.

    Prerequisites:
    Both CIS 210  and DAC 205  

    4 cr.

  
  • DAC 346 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Examine contemporary and emerging topics in data analytics. Subtitle will indicate topic and number of credits. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.

    Prerequisites:
    Varies based upon subtopic. Prerequisite will be determined at time of offering based on subtitle.

    3-4 cr.

  
  • DAC 397 - Internship


    Description:
    Participate in a supervised training work program that you arrange with your adviser at a cooperating organization. Credit determined by adviser. May repeat for 6 cr. maximum.

    Prerequisites:
    Adviser Consent and Department Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DAC 399 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Arrange for independent study with consent of your adviser. Credit determined by adviser. May repeat for 6 cr. maximum.

    Prerequisites:
    Adviser Consent

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-6 cr.

  
  • DAC 480 - Applied Analytics Project


    Description:
    Apply data analytics concepts, principles and practices to a comprehensive real-world project.

    Prerequisites:
    Instructor Consent

    Typically Offered:
    Fall and Spring

    4 cr.


Data Science

  
  • DS 700 - Foundations of Data Science


    Description:
    Introduction to data science and its importance to business decision making. Overview of commonly used data science tools along with spreadsheet, database, statistics, and programming assignments to lay the foundation for data science applications.

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 705 - Statistical Methods


    Description:
    Statistical methods and inference procedures will be presented with an emphasis on applications, computer implementation, and interpretation of results. Topics include simple and multiple regression, model selection, correlation, moderation/interaction analysis, logistic regression, chi-square test, ANOVA, Kruskal-Walls test, MANOVA, factor analysis, and canonical correlation analysis.

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 710 - Programming for Data Science


    Description:
    Introduction to programming languages and packages used in data science.

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 715 - Data Warehousing


    Description:
    Introduction to the concepts and techniques to work with and reason about subject-oriented, integrated, time-variant, and nonvolatile collections of data in support of management’s decision-making process.

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 730 - Big Data: High Performance Computing


    Description:
    Learn how to process large datasets efficiently. Introduction to non-relational databases. Learn algorithms that allow for the distributed processing of large data sets across clusters.

    Prerequisites:
    DS 710  

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 735 - Communicating About Data


    Description:
    Prepares you to master technical, informational and persuasive communication to meet organizational goals. Technical communication topics include a study of the nature, structure and interpretation of data. Informational communication topics include data visualization and design of data for understanding and action. Persuasive communication topics include the study of written, verbal and  nonverbal approaches to influencing decision makers.

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 740 - Data Mining


    Description:
    Data mining methods and procedures for diagnostic and predictive analytics. Topics include association rules, clustering algorithms, tools for classification, and ensemble methods. Computer implementation and applications will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites:
    Both DS 705  and DS 710  

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 745 - Visualization and Unstructured Data Analysis


    Description:
    Two aspects of data analytics will be covered: 1. Techniques to generate visualizations appropriate to the audience type, task, and data. 2. Methods and techniques for analyzing unstructured data - including text mining, web text mining and social network analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    DS 700 , DS 705 , DS 710 , and DS 740  

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 760 - Ethics of Data Science


    Description:
    Explore ethical issues related to data science, including privacy, intellectual property, security, and the moral integrity of inferences based on data.

    Prerequisites:
    Either DS 700  or DS 780  

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 775 - Prescriptive Analytics


    Description:
    Procedures and techniques for using data to inform the decision-making process are covered. Topics include optimization, decision analysis, game theory, and simulation. Case studies and applications will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites:
    DS 705  

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 780 - Data Science and Strategic Decision Making


    Description:
    The interaction between data science and strategic decision making. Leveraging data resources for competitive advantage in the marketplace.

    3 cr.

  
  • DS 785 - Capstone


    Description:
    Capstone course; develop and execute a data science project using real-world data and communicate results to a non-technical audience.

    Prerequisites:
    DS 700 , DS 705 , DS 710 , DS 715 , DS 730 , DS 735 , DS 740 , DS 745 , and DS 775  

    3 cr.


Design

  
  • DSN 101 - Foundation Studio: Drawing and Visualization


    Description:
    Basic drawing in black and white from observation, as a foundation for the design/creative process, from ideation and conceptualization to technical development, as a means of articulating environments, objects, nature, ideas, and abstract relationships. Compose an effective drawing for a variety of design/creative disciplines and develop confidence in drawing and sketching.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ART; AAS: CCT

    3 cr.

  
  • DSN 102 - Foundation Studio: Surface and Concept


    Description:
    A studio-based exploration of surface, the elements and principles of design, composition, and image creation. Make, manipulate, and understand visual communication in the context of culture and intentions. The design process will include research, making, reflection, critique and refinement to develop concepts, analysis, and practice.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ART; AAS: CCT

    3 cr.

  
  • DSN 103 - Foundation Studio: Space, Form, and Function


    Description:
    Introduces the fundamental principles and dynamics of the physical world, exploiting a range of materials. Develop skills of observation, analysis, and craft in order to visualize, design, and building in three dimensions.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: ART; AAS: CCT

    3 cr.

  
  • DSN 104 - Foundation Studio: Color, Light, and Perception


    Description:
    Introduces light, color and their attributes, and familiarizes the elements, principles and process of design. Explore how color, light and perception are interconnected in order to design projects in a wide range of media. Skills and concepts allow students to plan and create work that applies color and light with purpose.

    3 cr.


Doctor of Physical Therapy

  
  • DPT 710 - Applied Exercise Physiology


    Description:
    This course will explore acute and chronic response to exercise. Attention will focus on a systems understanding of homeostasis and metabolism, with an in depth and exploration of the endocrine, neuromuscular, circulatory, respiratory systems response/adaptation to targeted interventions.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 711 - Functional Anatomy I


    Description:
    The course will introduce the physical therapy student to foundations of the clinical examination with focus on surface anatomy, palpation, and assessment of muscloskeletal/neuromuscular system function including muscle strength, muscle length, and joint motion.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 712 - Functional Anatomy II


    Description:
    A study of human gross anatomy. Content is presented in lecture and laboratory experiences to include human cadaver dissection. Emphasis on the neuromusculoskeletal system with correlation to clinical conditions.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 713 - Clinical Neuroscience


    Description:
    The course will introduce the foundational concepts of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with application to client populations. Theories of motor control, movement, science, and motor learning will be introduced with applications to developing principles of therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 720 - Clinical Biomechanics I


    Description:
    The course focuses on the description and quantification of movement including forces and structures internal and external to the body responsible for typical and atypical human movement. Includes joint and tissue mechanics, muscle function, task and movement analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 721 - Clinical Biomechanics II


    Description:
    This course is a second in a two-course sequence investigating biomechanics including bone, dense connective tissue, muscle, nerve and skin. Emphasis is on quantitative and qualitative analysis of human movement including use of technology to examine motion.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 722 - Therapeutic Interventions I


    Description:
    This course will focus on four primary areas of therapeutic interventions: Exercise Prescription, Biophysical Agents (modalities), Integumentary repair and protection, and Manual Techniques. Exercise prescription will introduce and address basic concepts in exercise science and principles of tissue repair, recovery, and strength using current literature. Biophysical agents will introduce the modalities used in the practice of physical therapy, including indications for use, safety considerations, and a critical review of the literature concerning efficacy. Integumentary repair and protection will address principles of tissue repair and protection commonly seen in physical therapy and health related fields, as well as specific interventions used by physical therapists to treat integumentary issues including debridement. Manual techniques will introduce soft tissue and joint mobilization principles and indications for their use in physical therapy. Each areas of focus will have associated lab experiences which will focus on development of therapeutic intervention skills through peer interaction, simulation experiences, instructor demonstrations and competency skills checks. In addition, there will be select activities on campus and in the community with adult clients representative of those seen in physical therapy practice.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 740 - Movement System Diagnosis I


    Description:
    This course focuses on the introduction and development of movement analysis skills including classification of movement patterns. Students will be trained in identification of typical and atypical movement patterns and the correlation to pathologies. Manual movement assessment skills development including muscle length and strength assessment will also be emphasized.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 741 - Movement System Diagnosis II


    Description:
    Advanced preparation for the direct access practitioner to develop diagnostic skills across a broad range of conditions including integumentary, gastrointestinal, behavioral health, endocrine and urogenital conditions. Includes integration of imaging, emergency responder and medical responder training.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 750 - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation I


    Description:
    This course will introduce students to principles of physical examination, diagnosis, and client management skills for adults with musculoskeletal conditions. The lab portion of the course will focus on development of physical examination skills through peer interaction, simulation, instructor demonstrations and competency skills checks. In addition, there will be select activities on campus and in the community with uncomplicated adult clients representative of those seen in physical therapy practice.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 760 - Integrated Clinical Practice I


    Description:
    This course will introduce basic client handling and safety skills, professional identity formation and introduction to professional communication skills.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 761 - Integrated Clinical Practice II


    Description:
    This course will reinforce and build on basic client handling and safety skills that were introduced in DPT 760 . The curriculum will focus on progression of professional identity formation and professional communications skills. Students will be placed in an integrated clinical environment for supervised experiential learning and reinforcement of concepts and techniques learned in instructional lecture and lab.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • DPT 762 - Integrated Clinical Practice III


    Description:
    This course will reinforce and build on basic client handling and safety skills that were introduced in DPT 760  as well as the advanced communication and patient interaction skills and clinical practice skills developed in DPT 761 . The curriculum will focus on progression of professional identity formation and clinical practice skills. As part of the course requirement, students will be placed in an integrated clinical practice environment for supervised experiential learning and reinforcement of concepts and techniques learned in instructional lecture and lab courses.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • DPT 790 - Evidence Based Practice I: Health Promotion


    Description:
    This course will introduce students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice in the rehabilitation profession. There will be a central theme in the assigned readings of health promotion and wellness at the individual, family unit and community level.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 810 - Pharmacology in Rehabilitation Practice


    Description:
    This course introduces pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs common to those seen in rehabilitation environments and people with physical disabilities including principles of prescription, indications, and adverse reactions to medications. Effects of exercise on drug metabolism and drug interactions is included.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 822 - Therapeutic Interventions II: Movement Science and Behavior Change


    Description:
    This course develops the theoretical examination of fundamentals of movement science including a framework for understanding and analyzing typical and atypical human movement. Includes exploration of behavior change practices and principles in the long term management for people with movement related conditions.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 823 - Therapeutic Interventions III


    Description:
    This is a survey course exploring current topics in rehabilitation with a focus on emerging therapies.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 840 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation


    Description:
    This course will address the pathology and pathophysiology of disease states of the cardiac pulmonary and circulatory system including the lymphatics. The course will incorporate intervention skills learned in Applied Exercise Physiology (DPT 710 ) and Therapeutic Intervention I & II (DPT 722  & DPT 822 ) and apply it to medically complicated clients. This course will also address clinical knowledge and clinical practice skills utilized in the acute/subacute care environments including: lines and monitors, tracheotomy/ventilator, telemetry, infection management/isolation protocols, and pulmonary hygiene/swallowing disorders.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 850 - Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation II


    Description:
    This course will introduce students to principles of physical examination, diagnosis, and client management skills for adults with musculoskeletal conditions and reinforce concepts learned in DPT 750  Musculoskeletal I. The lab portion of the course will focus on development of physical examination skills through peer interaction, simulation, instructor demonstrations and competency skills checks. In addition, there will be select activities on campus and in the community with uncomplicated adult clients, representative of those seen in physical therapy practice.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 851 - Clinical Neurorehabilitation I


    Description:
    This course presents the pathology and pathophysiological mechanisms of common conditions of the neurological system. Students will apply basic knowledge of motor control and motor learning, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology to the physical examination, diagnosis, and client management of neurological disorders with emphasis on select conditions common to the adult.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 852 - Clinical Neurorehabilitation II: Pediatrics


    Description:
    This course will introduce practice management models for pediatric physical therapy. With a focus on development will anchor examination of common clinical experiences. The course focuses on the goal of community engagement and participation emphasizing the role of the individual in the family and community.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    4 cr.

  
  • DPT 860 - Integrated Clinical Practice IV


    Description:
    This course will reinforce and build on basic client handling and safety skills that were introduced and advanced during Integrated Clinical Practice I, II, III (DPT 760 , DPT 761  , DPT 762 ). In addition this course will advance professional identity formation, peer communication skills, patient interaction skills, and clinical practice skills. This course will introduce clinical practice management concepts which include: outcomes measures, case management, quality improvement, health informatics, billing and financial management, marketing and public relations, risk management, staffing, and human resource compliance. This course will also begin to emphasize the direction and supervision of care extenders. As part of the course requirement, students will be placed in an integrated clinical practice environment for supervised experiential learning and reinforcement of concepts and techniques learned in instructional lecture and lab courses.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 861 - Integrated Clinical Practice V


    Description:
    This course will reinforce and build on basic client handling and safety skills that were introduced and advanced during Integrated Clinical Practice I, II, III, IV (DPT 760 , DPT 761 , DPT 762 , DPT 860 ). In addition this course will advance professional identity formation, peer communication skills, patient interaction skills, and clinical practice skills. This course will further explore clinical practice management concepts which include: outcomes measures, case management, quality improvement, health informatics, billing and financial management, marketing and public relations, risk management, staffing, and human resource compliance. Students will participate in clinical practice management projects. As part of the course requirement, students will be placed in an integrated clinical practice environment for supervised experiential learning and reinforcement of concepts and techniques learned in instructional lecture and lab courses, this will include an expanded role in managing caseloads and the direction and supervision of care extenders.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 862 - Integrated Clinical Practice VI


    Description:
    This course will complete the instruction of client handling and safety skills that were introduced and advanced during Integrated Clinical Practice I, II, III, IV, V (DPT 760 , DPT 761 , DPT 762 , DPT 860 , DPT 861 ). In addition this course will advance professional identity formation, peer communication skills, patient interaction skills, and clinical practice skills. This course will further explore clinical practice management concepts including: outcomes measures, case management, quality improvement, health informatics, billing and financial management, marketing and public relations, risk management, staffing, and human resource compliance. Students will analyze and report on clinical practice management projects. As part of the course requirement, students will be placed in an integrated clinical practice environment for supervised experiential learning and reinforcement of concepts and techniques learned in instructional lecture and lab courses, this will include an expanded role in managing caseloads and the direction and supervision of care extenders.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 890 - Evidence Based Practice II: Pain Science


    Description:
    This course will introduce students to key concepts of evidence-based practice in rehabilitation with a central theme of pain science. The course focuses on metrics associated with examination tools and outcomes assessment.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 891 - Effecting Change in Professional Practice


    Description:
    This course is focused on developing skills to meet the needs of a changing rehabilitation environment. The emphasis is on developing the physical therapist as one who assists the client in developing their health care team and on growing the necessary business, human development and resource skills necessary to assure a healthy practice.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 892 - Clinical Research


    Description:
    This clinical research course focuses on developing the skills associated with the research consistent with clinical practice including case study, single subject designs, and qualitative methods. The course will include an introduction to survey research.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 930 - Clinical Practice Management


    Description:
    This course will explore the integration of physical therapy into the national health care system and concepts associated with independent practice and physical therapists as primary care practitioners.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    2 cr.

  
  • DPT 960 - Clinical Internship I


    Description:
    This course will incorporate all prior didactic and integrated clinical practice curriculum into a full-time placement in a clinical practice setting. This course will place students under the supervision of a clinical instructor (CI) in a fulltime physical therapy practice setting. Students will take an active role in managing caseloads and directing care under the supervision and direction of the CI.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    8 cr.

  
  • DPT 961 - Clinical Internship II


    Description:
    This course will incorporate all prior didactic and integrated clinical practice curriculum into a full time placement in a clinical practice setting. This course will place students under the supervision of a clinical instructor (CI) in a fulltime physical therapy practice setting. Students will take an active role in managing caseloads and directing care under the supervision and direction of the CI.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    8 cr.

  
  • DPT 962 - Licensing Examination Preparation


    Description:
    This course is a concentrated focus on preparing for the Physical Therapist Licensing Examination offered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    1 cr.

  
  • DPT 990 - Public Health for Rehabilitation Professional


    Description:
    This course examines population-based strategies for improving the health and preventing disease from the perspective of the 10 Essential Public Health Services for communities. The course examines the public health system within a community. Students will be engaged in an in-depth examination of the public health system of a community of their choice, and engage in either assessment, policy development or assurances associated with public health management in their community. The course will include a focused examination of disability and health.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.

  
  • DPT 991 - Capstone


    Description:
    This course is conducted as an on-line seminar. The focus of the course is on developing the reflective and scholarly process associated with case-study, case-series and other small-N comparative research that draws conclusions based on descriptive or causal inference. Students are expected to complete and defend a course project using the methodology presented throughout the curriculum.

    Prerequisites:
    Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

    3 cr.


Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 160 - Special Topics in Child Development Associate Competencies


    Description:
    Twelve 1-credit modules designed to meet the training requirements for the Child Development Associate Credential. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different subtitles. Does not count for major in early childhood education.

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    1 cr. pass/fail

  
  • ECED 262 - Programs for Children and Families


    Description:
    Historical analysis of the development of programs for children and families; roles played by individuals, agencies, and government; current program models and techniques for program evaluation.

    Prerequisites:
    One of the following (or concurrent registration): HD 261 , HD 265 , or PSYC 260  

    3 cr.

  
  • ECED 301 - Kindergarten Methods


    Description:
    Examine the Kindergartner as a whole person with very specific physical, language, socio-economic and cognitive growth and needs, and how such needs can be met in the early childhood classroom.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Professional Education Program

    3 cr.

  
  • ECED 364 - Curriculum and Methods for Young Children


    Description:
    Introduction to curriculum principle/methods for developmentally approp environment for young children in a variety of areas. Includes clinical experience. Available for graduate credit as ECED 564 .

    1-4 cr.

  
  • ECED 366 - Curriculum and Methods for the Emergent Reader-Writer


    Description:
    Introduction to curriculum and methods for implementing a developmentally approp emergent literacy program. Available for graduate credit as ECED 566 .

    2 cr.

  
  • ECED 368 - Curriculum and Methods for Young Children: Art, Creative Dramatics, Creative Movement, Music


    Description:
    Introduction to curriculum and methods for using expressive arts and characteristics of play to enhance development and learning of young children. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs practicum per wk.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Professional Education Program and ECED 262  

    3 cr.

  
  • ECED 372 - Integrating Literature into the Early Childhood Curriculum


    Description:
    Integration of children’s literature across content areas with a variety of learners. Incorporation of literature in home, school, and community environments.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Professional Education Program, and either CSD 266  or EDUC 302  

    1 cr.

  
  • ECED 397 - Supervised Practicum in the Early Childhood Regular Classroom


    Description:
    Group instruction in regular classrooms involving instructional planning, organization, classroom management, and teaching lessons with appropriate media at the early childhood level.

    Prerequisites:
    Admission to the Professional Education Program

    1-3 cr.

 

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