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PSYC 6230 - Physiological Psychology
A comprehensive study of the neuro-anatomical basis of complex behavioral processes. Emphasis is given to providing an overview of how neurological and other bodily processes produce and control behavior and how behavior influences neurological processes. Personality is viewed from the perspective of the morphological, physiological, and psychological approaches. The relationship between the internal environment and behaviors such as food intake control, mating behavior, neural action, emotion, etc., will be discussed.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6250 - Sensation and Perception
Appraisal of traditional and contemporary psychophysical models of sensation and perception. A study of sensory systems emphasizing behavioral significance of the brain. Emphasis is on the general characteristics of the senses, color perception, illusions, perceptual learning, and attention.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6280 - Individual Differences
A study of the development of behavior including personality differences, gender differences, neural and hormonal mechanisms, and physiological and functional differences.
Hours:
2
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PSYC 6310 - Learning and Cognition
Empirical, theoretical, and applied topics in classical, operant, and observational learning are presented in conjunction with current cognitive research including perception, attention, memory, thinking, and language development.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6430 - Theories of Personality
A survey and evaluation of the major theories of personality development and related research and applications.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6530 - Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to the study of the mental disorders as presented in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Current and historical approaches to conceptualization and treatment will be included.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6600 - The Psychology of Women
This course will cover a variety of psychological issues that specifically concern women. Topics will include sexual messages, suffrage, eating disorders, health issues, abortion, domestic violence, rape, motherhood, and social comparisons, among others.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6650 - Group Dynamics
The study of the psychology of small group behavior. The topics covered include: situational, physical, and personality factors as they relate to group formation, interaction, and performance.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6690 - Organizational Behavior
Cross listed as BADM 6690. The study of public and private sector organizations and role of personality, group dynamics internal political influences, interpersonal communications, and ethical behavior.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6750 - Internship in Psychology
A hands-on experience in psychology in an experimental (research), educational, mental health, counseling, medical, neuropsychological, business, or related setting.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6790 - Psychological Testing
An introduction to the theories and practices of psychological assessment. Students will be introduced to the various types of assessment instruments used in psychology (e.g. intelligence, aptitude, ability, vocational personality, etc.). An understanding of the history and development of assessment will lay the foundation for current psychological assessment in research and clinical and counseling settings.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6840 - Counseling/Clinical Theories
An introduction to contemporary counseling and clinical treatment models and theoretical approached. Students will also explore current interventions in context. Current issues, developments, and reactions will be explored in relation to research and application. Pre-requisite: PSYC 6530 or PSYC 3530
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
PSYC 6530 with C or greater or PSYC 3530 with C or greater
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6860 - Interviewing and Counseling
An introduction to the basic counseling/clinical interviewing techniques, helping skills, and approaches in the counseling process. Students learn to apply various counseling theories and research that have been developed in the context of clinical interviewing. Students also begin to learn the counseling/clinical techniques that build and sustain therapeutic relationships in applied settings. Pre-requisite: PSYC 6530, PSYC 3530 or PSYC 6840
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
PSYC 6530 with C or greater or PSYC 3530 with C or greater or PSYC 6840 with C or greater
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6900 - Psychology Seminar
A capstone course integrating the undergraduate psychology degree program.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6950 - Independent Study/Psychology
Applied or practical experiences in the area of the student’s interest under the supervision and approval of the Department of Psychology.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6960 - Psyc Reading and Research
Consent of faculty member and agreement on a reading/research topic are required.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 6970 - Honors Thesis
Minimum 3.0 GPA in psychology. The student develops, collects data/information, assimilates information, and then writes the senior thesis presenting the results.
Hours:
3
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PSYC 7560 - Counseling Children
This course will provide the student with an introduction to the field of counseling children, emphasizing the intervention of play therapy.
Hours:
3
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READ 6300 - Supprtng Lit Dvlpmnt - MS & HS
An overview of theory and research based instructional practices that support the development of content literacy in grades 4-12.
Hours:
3
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READ 6340 - Methods Teaching Composition
This course provides for a study of the objectives and methods for teaching oral and written composition in grades P-8. Instructional methods as they relate to the processes of developing prewriting skills, utilizing varying modes of discourse, revising and editing compositions, and writing across the curriculum will be emphasized. This course also includes a computer component in which the skills needed to integrate work processing within the composition curriculum will be taught.
Hours:
3
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READ 7140 - Creative Communication Arts
This course examines receptive and expressive language, emphasizing listening, speaking, and nonverbal communication skills; the integration of content areas in concert with writing and reading; the role of archetypal symbols in myth, legend and story; and multicultural oral tradition as told through story, song, rhythm, movement, and drama.
Hours:
3
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SIED 6001 - Issues in Science Education
This course addresses contemporary issues in science education. Topics covered include: local, state and federal standards, national reform efforts, technology in instruction, teaching by inquiry, international comparisons of student achievement, alternative assessment strategies, teaching and learning styles and metacognitive teaching/learning strategies.
Hours:
3
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SIED 6002 - Advanced Teaching Meth Sc Educ
Covers the basic features of science instruction - scientific thinking and methodology, curriculum, science process skills, laboratories, goals and objectives, assessment, teaching and learning materials. Provides multiple opportunities for planning, developing and presenting science lessons using different teaching techniques.
Hours:
3
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SIED 6062 - Leadership in Sci Ed/7-12
This course focuses on curriculum materials and development for the upper-middle or secondary teacher. Attention is also directed toward interdisciplinary approaches, student extracurricular and research projects and grant preparation. This is the required pedagogy course for graduate programs in science education. Normally offered Fall semester.
Hours:
3
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SIED 6063 - Integr Studies in Sci Educ
This course focuses on integrating graduate-level skills, content knowledge, and understanding of science education trends and issues to develop an action research project that addresses 6-12 science classroom needs. Attention is also directed toward professional development and manuscript preparation. This is the required capstone course for graduate programs in science education. Offered Spring semester only.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
SIED 6062 with C or greater
Hours:
3
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SIED 6075 - Environmental Ed for Teachers
This course focuses on content and curriculum models in environmental education including basic ecology and the flow of matter and energy through the universe and the interaction of human and natural systems. The target audience is the P-12 teachers or youth leaders interested in infusing environmental education concepts into existing programs.
Hours:
3
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SIED 6085 - Case Studies in Science
This is a directed studies course focusing on the science involved in contemporary issues of interest to the general public. Each offering will feature a specific announced topic such as applications of nuclear energy, the flora and fauna of Georgia forests, or understanding water quality and quantity issues. 10 hours of laboratory and/or field trips are included in the course in addition to instructional time. Much of the science content instruction may be delivered by WEB CT.
Hours:
1
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SOCI 5481 - Contemporary Issues in Aging
This course examines age as a social construct and aging as a social process. We will explore the effects of societal norms and social institutions on the aging experiences of individuals as well as the effects of qualities of generations and the age structure of a population on a society and its institutions. Students will become familiar with major sociological theories of aging. We will discuss issues of age-related inequality and its confluence with social class, race, and gender inequalities. We will analyze major contemporary issues in aging.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6050 - Race and Ethnicity
An examination of the development and persistence of racial and ethnic cleavages in societies, especially the U.S. Close attention will be given to the historical and economic functions of racism and discrimination, as well as their implications for a pluralistic society.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6100 - Sociological Theory
A survey of the major theoretical concepts of major writers in sociology from Comte to the present.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6150 - Social Stratification
Explores the economic, political and social basis of stratification and inequality in the US today. Attention is given to the origins and nature of social classes as well as other social divisions such as occupation, sex, race, ethnicity, wealth, and power.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6160 - The Family
The American family as a social institution.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6180 - Social Movements & Collective Behavior
An analysis of mass movements and collective protest from a historical and behavioral perspective. Emphasis is on understanding social movements as both agents and products of social change and their relationship to various other forms of collective phenomena.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6200 - Criminology
A study of the social factors related to criminal behavior; prisons, and treatment practices.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6210 - Juvenile Delinquency
This course emphasizes three areas of the problem of juvenile delinquency-Causation, Treatment and Prevention.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6230 - Social Change
This course examines the theories, directions, mechanisms, patterns, spheres and impacts of change at various levels of social organization in society.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6250 - Introduction to Gerontology
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the process of aging.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6400 - Population and Environment
An examination of the sociological relationships between population growth, economic policies, natural resources, and environmental degradation. Emphasis is viewing such problems from an ecological perspective and their consequences for future survival.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6500 - Occupations and Organizations
An analysis of occupations, professions, and work roles from an organizational perspective. Attention is paid to such topics as occupational inequalities, mobility, and professional ethics, as well as the effect of technology on work and job satisfaction.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 6600 - Deviance
A study of the causes and consequences of behaviors labeled problematic and reactions to them on the part of American society.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 7000 - Rdg/Rsch in Social Problems
Permission of the instructor.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 7590 - Independent Study I
Permission of the instructor.
Hours:
3
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SOCI 7800 - Independent Study II
Permission of Instructor
Hours:
3
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SPAN 5100 - Elem Spanish for Educators
An elementary Spanish course for educators that provides vocabulary and basic orial communication skills that facilitate the sharing of school-related information with non-English speaking Latino students and parents in the K-12 setting.
Hours:
3
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SPAN 5200 - Elem Spanish Healthcare Profes
This course develops communicative proficiency for the standard medical interview, emphasizes role-play exercises and vocabulary building, and provides discussion of Hispanic cultural attitudes about health issues. In addition to work required of undergraduates, graduate students must demonstrate more advanced vocabulary and interview skills. Course conducted in Spanish.
Hours:
3
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SPED 5002 - Trans/PS Plan for Stud w/Disab
This course emphasizes the educator’s role in the preparation for the transition of the students with disabilities from secondary school to adult living. Functional academic, community-based instruction, work experiences, vocational assessment, preparation, life skills and interagency collaboration are all addressed. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
TCED with a score of 0 or higher
Hours:
3
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SPED 5047 - Effect Teaching Strategies Lab
Effective teaching strategies lab for Special Education students enrolled in the post-baccalaureate initial certification program.
Hours:
2
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SPED 5201 - Char Preschool Children w/Dis
This course covers the current understanding of the characteristics of preschool children with disabilities and the advanced study of the research related to the cognitive, social, emotional, and language development of these children. Also included are the topics of (a) working with families in home services; (b) parent training of children with disabilities; (c) serving on interdisciplinary teams, and (d) utilizing other personnel resources. This course addresses standards articulated by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Hours:
3
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SPED 5202 - Lang Dev Presch Chld w/Dis
Advanced study of the current research-based information on pre-language and pre-cognitive development as well as language development and language disabilities of young children with disabilities, including non-English speaking and diverse cultural and racial groups. This course will address standards articulated by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Hours:
3
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SPED 5203 - Mat/Meth Presch Chld w/Dis
This course covers the current understandings of the instructional methods and services in unstructured settings for preschool children with disabilities. Also included are the topics of (a) relationship between instruction and physical handling, (b) curriculum content for early childhood adapted for preschool handicapped children, and (c) assessment of the preschool child’s disabilities.
Hours:
3
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SPED 5404 - Spec Strat Stud w/Mild Disab
This course is an overview of theory & research in indentifying effective methods for teaching adolescents with mild disabilities. Appropriate materials are identified for use in teaching youth with mild disabilities. Exhibition of content mastery through teaching demonstrations and production of action research is required. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
TCED with a score of 0 or higher
Hours:
3
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SPED 6000 - Adv Educ Assmnt Ex Child
An in depth study of psychoeducational evaluation of school age individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students complete extensive diagnostic evaluations of students with differing social, behavioral, cultural and academic characteristics. Demonstration of skills in review, analysis and production of research related to transdisciplinary assessment of school age individuals is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6001 - Managing Stu w/Prob Behaviors
This course explores psychoeducational and environmental management theories. Special emphasis will include life- space interviewing and aggression management. Students will demonstrate content mastery through action research projects.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6002 - Career Dev Stu w/Disabilities
A course investigating the infusion of career education in the general classroom and special education curriculum. Preparation for transition to adult life will also be covered. Demonstration of skills in review, analysis and production of research is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6003 - Spec Lang Disorders/Disability
A course addressing current research and practices for identifying and intervening with speech and language disorders associated with sensory, physical, intellectual, emotional, and learning disabilities. Clinical school and home intervention practices are studied. Demonstration of skills in the review, analysis and production of research, completion of structured observations, and interviews in clinical and public school settings required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6004 - Adv Tech Appl Educ Indiv w/Dis
A study of technology available to support educational and life needs of individuals with disabilities. Demonstration of skills through action research projects and field-based applications is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6005 - Adv Cur Dev Stu w/Disabilities
Advanced studies of class organization, curricular design and adaptation, interventions, and techniques of teaching children from diverse backgrounds with significant behavioral, intellectual, or learning disabilities in a variety of settings. Demonstration of content mastery through clinical teaching demonstrations and action research project is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6006 - Working w/Parents Ex Child
This course is designed to teach the techniques which an educator uses in communicating with parents of exceptional children from various cultures. The means of interpreting the nature of capping conditions, test scores, and school programs to parents in order to get maximum home reinforcement of the attitudes, skills and knowledge taught in school are covered.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6100 - Char Stu w/Lrng Disabilities
An advanced course designed to provide an in-depth study of the field of learning disabilities as related to etiology, characteristics, diagnosis and educational interventions. Demonstration of skills in review, analysis and production of research related to understanding and teaching school age individuals from diverse backgrounds with learning disabilities in general classroom, resource and self- contained settings required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6200 - Char Stu w/Em and/or Beh Dis
A course designed to examine behavioral, social/familial and educational characteristics of children from diverse backgrounds with emotional and/or behavioral problems. Etiology. identification, and therapeutic interventions are covered. Demonstration of skills in review, analysis and production of research is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 6300 - Char Stu w/Intellectual Disab
This course emphasizes the historical treatment, etiology, and characteristics of individuals with significant intellectual disabilities. Diagnosis and intervention practices in public school and community based settings are addressed. Demonstration of skills in review, analysis and production of research is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7100 - Interventions Stu w/LD
Advanced study and applications of effective methods for teaching individuals from diverse backgrounds with learning disabilities in general classroom, resource and self- contained settings. Exhibition of content mastery through teaching demonstrations and action research projects is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7101 - Practicum in Lrng Disabilities
Supervised practicum in teaching students with learning disabilities.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7200 - Inter Stu w/Em and/or Beh Dis
An advanced study that reviews a variety of theories and interventions for educating students from diverse backgrounds with significant emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Strategies for addressing needs in inclusionary and special education settings are addressed. Student exhibition of content mastery through teaching demonstrations and production of action research required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7201 - Pract Em/Beh/Disorders
Supervised practicum in teaching students with emotional/ behavioral disorders.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7300 - Interv Stu w/Mild/Mod Int Dis
An advanced course providing in-depth study and applications of effective methods for teaching individuals with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities. Exhibition of content mastery through teaching demonstrations and action research projects is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7301 - Practicum Intellectual Disab
Supervised practicum in teaching students with intellectual disabilities.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7350 - Inter St w/Serv/Prof Int Dis
An advanced course that emphasized non-academic life skills interventions for students with moderate, severe and profound intellectual disabilities. Functional curriculum, community based instruction, assistive technology, and positioning are addressed. Exhibition of content mastery through teaching demonstrations and action research projects is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7401 - Practicum in Interrelated
This course provides a supervised practicum in teaching students with mild disabilities in interrelated settings.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7402 - Trends/Issues in IR SPED
This course examines current trends and issues that are impacting the field of special education, and that are developing significantly within the field. Students will analyze them from social, political, and educational perspectives, as well as relating them to applied settings.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7403 - Interventions Stu w/MD Elem
Advanced study and applications of effective methods for teaching children in elementary schools from diverse backgrounds with mild/moderate disabilities in general classroom and resource settings. Exhibition of content mastery through teaching demonstrations and production of action research is required.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7500 - Issues/Trends in SPED
Extensive review, analysis, and production of research related to topical issues and trends in special education.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7880 - Practicum in SPED
This practicum is based on student’s need. Pre-requisites: SPED 7201 or SPED 7401
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
SPED 7201 with C or greater or SPED 7401 with C or greater
Hours:
3
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SPED 7901 - Problems in SPED I
This course can serve as an elective for graduate students in special education. The content will vary according to the needs of students, availability of qualified personnel, and the relevancy of the topic.
Hours:
3
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SPED 7902 - Problems in SPED II
This course can serve as an elective for graduate students in special education. The content will vary according to the needs of students, availability of qualified personnel, and the relevancy of the topic.
Hours:
3
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TCHL 7002 - Building Leadership Capacity in Schools and Communities
This course is designed to help school practitioners understand the key issues, barriers, and characteristics of teacher leadership. Competence in the classroom is critically important. But equally important is developing teachers who desire to (1) care for all children, schools and communities; (2) develop productive learning communities; (3) take charge of their professional development; and (4) make a difference within their profession. Candidates in this course will assess their school communities, identify strengths and potential growth areas, and develop action plans based on collected data. Candidates will also draft Entry Four related Documented Accomplishments: Contributions to Student Learning as one of the artifacts for this course.
Hours:
3
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TCHL 7008 - Expanding Professional Roles in Education: Ethical and Legal Implications
Teacher leaders in this course will acquire the knowledge necessary to be better informed decision-makers and leaders in their particular learning community by virtue of their knowledge of school law and ethical issues. In addition, practitioners should be better equipped to facilitate positive changes within the school which may produce a more legally literate and ethically sound environment in which to work.
Hours:
3
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TCHL 7009 - Portfolio Development
Teacher leaders in this directed self-study will develop a pre-candidate portfolio using the guidelines outlined by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in their area of certification. NBPTS certified teachers will serve as peer resources and co- instructors for this course.
Hours:
1
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TCHL 7101 - Goal Bsd Bdgt Plng & Res Mgmt
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Hours:
3
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TCHL 7901 - Teacher Mentoring Internship
Teacher leaders in the internship will mentor a colleague at the school site for one semester to fulfill the requirements of the Teacher Support Specialist (TSS) Endorsement and to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of effective mentoring and instructional supervision. Demonstration of the TSS Standards will be documented in the Internship Portfolio.
Hours:
1
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TCHL 7903 - Curric Development Internship
Students will complete a full semester internship by working on a district or school level school improvement project.
Hours:
1
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TCHL 7904 - School Leadership Internship
This internship is a field-based learning experience where the aspiring school leader/administrator participates in planned activities that will allow him or her to practice and reflect on the skills and techniques required of full-time administrators on the job.
Hours:
1 - 3
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TDPT 7101 - Biostatistics and Research Methods
This course provides foundational principals and advanced concepts of clinical research as it relates to critical inquiry of articles for consumers of research literature and implementing clinical research through designing and conducting valid scientific investigations. The focus of this course will be on understanding concepts of research process, experimental designs, hypothesis construction and testing, measurement scales, indices of validity and reliability, sampling, statistical analysis, and interpretation of reported statistics.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7102 - Clinical Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
This course includes pertinent clinical pharmacology for physical therapists working with patients with body systems’ dysfunction, including musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and neuromuscular. Other systems, GI/GU, endocrine, and psychological will also be explored. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will emphasize the indications/ contraindications of various drugs relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, physiological process will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as age, environment, race, and gender.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7103 - Clinical Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Values for Physical Therapists
This course is designed to provide understanding of fundamental principles of diagnostic imaging and interpretation of laboratory values. The focus of the section on diagnostic imaging is on providing student with the skill necessary for undrestanding and interpretation of electrocardiogram, electromyography, radiographic imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic ultrasound as it relates to various musculoskeletal conditions. The emphasis of the section on laboratory values is to improve student understanding of common normal and abnormal laboratory findings and how they affect neuromusculoskeletal functions. Students should be prepared to integrate the findings of thes diagnostic utilities into clinical decision making.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7104 - Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapists
This course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and expertise to competently screen for systemic diseases, interpret clinical findings and differentially diagnose movement related impairments from medical conditions that can mimic symptoms of neuromusculoskeletal problems. This course enables the student to make sound clinical judgment for initiating a physical therapy intervention or providing appropriate referral when the patient care is beyond the scope of physical therapy practice. The course will emphasize incorporating principles of clinical prediction rules and properties of diagnostic tests such as sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios and predictive values for making accurate diagnostic decisions according to the best available evidence.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7201 - Patient Care Skills – Primary Care and Physical Examination for Physical Therapists
This course is designed to provide physical therapists with a framework for patient examination with respect to clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and decision making. Models of physical therapy patient care management and cultural competence, as essential elements for health care providers are examined in depth. The focus of the course is on: 1) screening examination for assessing normal and abnormal vital signs; and 2) performing patient interview and review of systems for identifying potential health risk factors.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7202 - Musculoskeletal I – Extremity Disorders and Sports Injuries
This course will address physical therapy examination, evaluation and treatment of common sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions of the peripheral joints. Current evidence regarding tests and measures will be emphasized to assist in differential diagnosis of common musculoskeletal conditions. Evidence-based treatments for conservative and post-surgical interventions will be discussed, applied and practice in case scenarios. Various interventions including, but not limited to, manual techniques (thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy technique, dry needling, etc.) ambulation and functional activity progression, and therapeutic exercise will be emphasized.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
5
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TDPT 7203 - Physical Therapy in Pediatric Orthopedics
The focus of this course is to introduce students to various musculoskeletal pathologies in infant, childhood, and adolescent ages. Emphasis is placed on early detection and prevention of spine and peripheral joint deformities in these age groups. Various therapeutic techniques for correcting scoliosis, torticollis and peripheral joint deformities will be studied through a series of case discussions and on line presentations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: TDPT 7202 and TDPT 7301
Hours:
2
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TDPT 7204 - Alternative and Complimentary Medicine in Physical Therapy
The focus of this elective course is on introducing students to use of alternative and complimentary medince in treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Various alternative techniques including dry needling, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and biofield therapy will be addressed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7301 - Musculoskeletal II – Spine and Pelvis Dysfunctions
This course will address physical therapy evaluation, assessment and rehabilitation of spine including pelvis, lumbar, thoracic, rib cage, cervical and temporomandibular joint regions. The concepts of clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis related to spine disorders will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to various therapeutic techniques including, but not limited to, spinal mobilization (Grades I - V), muscle energy techniques, myokinematic concept, soft tissue mobilization, manual and mechanical traction, dry needling and therapeutic exercise.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: TDPT 7202
Hours:
5
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TDPT 7302 - Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Incontinence
This course addresses the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention, outcome assessment, and management of pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence associated with multi-system impairments (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, gastrointestinal and genitourinary). The focus of the course will be on addressing incontinence and sexual dysfunctions in both male and female population of different ages. Clinical anatomy and pathophysiology of the genitourinary system with emphasis on incontinence and sexual dysfunctions will be discussed. Students will practice pelvic floor examination on educational models and will practice neuromuscular and musculoskeletal approaches for pelvic joint alignment and exercise prescription in class and lab sessions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: TDPT 7202 and TDPT 7301
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7303 - Advanced Physical Therapy in Neuromuscular and Vestibular Disorders
The intent of the course is to enhance the the practitioner’s skill in examination and treatment of cervicogenic dizziness and headache. The emphasis of this course is on manual examination and differential diagnosis of dizziness and headache with cervicogenic or peripheral vestibular disorder components from other forms of dizziness with central or systemic basis. Concepts of association between cervical input to the vestibular system and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) ast it relates to dizziness and headache is deeply addressed. Students will implement evidence-based evaluation and treatment of vestibular dysfunctions, as it relates to balance, headache and dizziness, through case presentation and lab practice.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: TDPT 7202 and TDPT 7301
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7401 - Advanced Neurological Rehab Course
This course emphasizes advanced neuromuscular evaluation and treatment rationales and principles related across the lifespan. Emphasis is on principles of normal movement and maintenance of posture, their application to abnormal central nervous system function in individuals with a variety of neurological pathologies including CVA’s, Parkinson’s disease, MS, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s disease, spinal cord injuries and peripheral nerve injuries. This course includes contemporary concepts of motor control as well as traditional neurodevelopment approaches. Specific approaches and innovative contemporary interventions are selected for application in the development of comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Hours:
2
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TDPT 7402 - Evidence Based Practice
This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for adopting a dynamic clinical practice based on valid scientific evidence. Students will learn about strengths and weaknesses of evidence-based paractice and will have a deep understanding of potential opportunities and threats of implimenting evidence-based practice in clinical settings. This course will focus performing systematic reveiws of literature. Students will be required to formulate a clinical question, search the medical data bases, appraise the evidence and perform a systematic review of literature to provide conclusive evidence for validity, efficiency and effectiveness of a diagnostic test or clinical intervention.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: TDPT 7101
Hours:
3
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TDPT 7403 - Research Project
In this course, the process of scientific inquiry is expanded to include critical review of literature related to tests, measures, and interventions used by physical therapists under the supervision of a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. The focus of this course is on developing a research question and completing a research proposal including a brief synthesis of relevant literature and methodology for a capstone project. Students will present a proposal for a case study or a small sample research project, obtain the institutional review board approval, complete the proposed study, and write a research report on their findings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: TDPT 7101 and TDPT 7402
Hours:
3
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TSLE 6001 - Cultural Issues in ESOL
Designed for teachers of language, this course explores how language and culture affect values and perceptions.
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3
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TSLE 6002 - Applied Linguistics in ESOL
Designed for teachers of language, this course discusses principles of linguistics and theories of first- and second-language acquisition.
Hours:
3
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TSLE 6003 - Materials & Methods in ESOL
This course emphasizes the knowledge, understanding, and use of standards-based practices, assessments and strategies related to planning, implementing and managing ESL and content instruction, including classroom organization, teaching strategies for developing and integrating language skills and choosing and adapting classroom and multimedia resources.
Hours:
3
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TSLE 6004 - Assessment in ESOL
The purpose of this course is to enable teachers who are pursuing ESOL endorsement to acquire and use knowledge to select, develop and implement culturally responsive assessment practices suitable for use with students who are classified as limited English proficiency. Teachers will demonstrate proficiency in ESOL Performance Standards as they relate to the course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: TSLE 6001, TSLE 6002 and TSLE 6003
Hours:
3
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