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DPT *520 - Gross Anatomy I Credit Hours: 4
An introduction to the reciprocal interrelationship between the anatomical structure and function of the human body as a whole. Lecture and exposure to human cadavers provides an enriched learning experience which allows the learner to develop a working mental image of the human body and how it functions. Includes significant components of human neuroanatomy and embryology.
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DPT *521 - Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
A study of the chemical and physical bases of life. This course in medical physiology involves the study of fundamental concepts, principles, and details specifically related to cellular, membrane, organ system, and whole organism function. The course lays the foundation for the study of the mechanisms of disease, the mechanism of action of drugs, and other natural phenomena important to both the basic and clinical medical sciences.
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DPT *523 - Human Neuroscience Credit Hours: 3
Coverage includes pathophysiology of common diseases of the nervous system (including visual, auditory, and vestibular systems) and the general principles underlying diagnosis and management. It also examines the major psychiatric syndromes including psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorders. Diagnostic criteria, signs, and symptoms, as well as course, treatment, and prognosis, are reviewed along with biological and psychosocial knowledge of each psychiatric syndrome.
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DPT *531 - Gross Anatomy II Credit Hours: 4
Continuation of Gross Anatomy I. An introduction to the reciprocal interrelationship between the anatomical structure and function of the human body as a whole. Lecture and exposure to human cadavers provides an enriched learning experience which allows the learner to develop a working mental image of the human body and how it functions. Includes significant components of human neuroanatomy and embryology.
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DPT *532 - Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of Physiology I. A study of the chemical and physical bases of life. This course in medical physiology involves the study of fundamental concepts, principals, and details specifically related to cellular, membrane, organ system, and whole organism function. The course lays the foundation for the study of the mechanisms of disease, the mechanism of action of drugs, and other natural phenomena important to both the basic and clinical medical sciences.
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DPT 501 - Principles of Physical Therapy Practice I Credit Hours: 1
Fundamental physical therapy examination and treatment techniques of the upper quadrant, including range of motion, and strength testing as well as outcomes measurement. Also includes draping, positioning, and basic therapeutic exercise.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DPT *505
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DPT 502 - Principles of Physical Therapy Practice II Credit Hours: 1
Fundamental physical therapy examination and intervention techniques of the lower quadrant to include range of motion, strength, and outcomes measurement. Also includes draping, positioning, and basic therapeutic exercise.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DPT *506
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DPT 503 - Principles of Physical Therapy Practice III Credit Hours: 1
Foundational mobility skills such as transfer techniques, and introduction to use of basic mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes.
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DPT 504 - Principles of Physical Therapy Practice IV Credit Hours: 1
Fundamental assessment and treatment skills relevant to the neurologic population, including sensory, reflex, balance and associated outcome measures.
Prerequisite(s): DPT *523
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DPT 510 - Motor Control and Motor Learning Credit Hours: 3
Foundational science of examination, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with a neuromuscular condition. Focuses on motor learning and development frameworks.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): DPT *523
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DPT 511 - Principles of Physical Therapy Practice Credit Hours: 3
Fundamental physical therapy examination and treatment techniques including outcomes measurement. Also includes draping, positioning. and basic therapeutic exercise. Contains foundational mobility skills such as transfer techniques, and introduction to use of basic mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes. Concludes with fundamental assessment and treatment skills relevant to the neurologic population, including sensory, reflex, balance and associated outcome measures.
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DPT 512 - Movement Analysis I Credit Hours: 3
The study of the mechanical and anatomical priciples that govern human motion. The learner will develop the ability to link the structure of the human bodv with its function. Focus is on joint structure and function of the upper quadrant. Also includes fundamental physical therapy examination and treatment techniques of the upper quadrant including range of motion and strength testing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: Gross Anatomy I.
Same As: MBS 512
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DPT 513 - Movement Analysis II Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of Movement Analysis series. The study of the mechanical and anatomical pri nciples that govern human motion. The learner will develop the ability to link the structure of the human body with its function. Focus is on joint structure and function of the lower quadrant. Also includes fundamental physical therapy examination and intervention techniq ues of the lower quad rant to i ncl ude range of motion and strength testing.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Co-requisite: Gross Anatomy II
Same As: MBS
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DPT 514 - Movement Analysis III Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of Movement Analysis series. The study of the mechanical and anatomical principles that govern human motion. Focus is on postural and balance mechanism and the analysis of normal and abnormal locomotion. Also includes fundamental physical therapy examination and intervention techniques of the trunk to include range of motion and strength testing.
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DPT 523 - Human Neuroscience Credit Hours: 3
Coverage includes the detailed structure of the human nervous system (including visual, auditory, and vestibular systems) connecting structure to function at the clinical and neurobiological levels. The course reviews basic neuroanatomy and examines structure in motor, sensory, and complex cognitive functions at the physiological and clinical level. Major psychiatric syndromes and disorders are also examined at the biological and psychosocial level with a review of diagnostic criteria, prognosis and treatment.
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DPT 525 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Concepts of exercise science including response of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and endocrine systems to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): DPT *521 DPT *532
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DPT 528 - Evidence-Based Practice I Credit Hours: 3
Fundamental concepts of scholarly activity in physical therapy. Includes statistical analysis, research methods, and analysis of scientific literature. First course in the EBP series.
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DPT 530 - Gross Anatomy II Credit Hours: 4
Continuation of Gross Anatomy I. An introduction to the reciprocal interrelationship between the anatomical structure and function of the human body as a whole. Lecture and exposure to human cadavers provides an enriched learning experience which allows the learner to develop a working mental image of the human body and how it functions. Includes significant components of human neuroanatomy and embryology.
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DPT 550 - Clinical Decision Making I Credit Hours: 1
Application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning models. Case-based course integrating concepts covered in the first year of study. First course of the clinical decision making series.
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DPT 560 - Medical Conditions Credit Hours: 3
Medical management of common physical therapy conditions. Content integrates pathophysiology and pharmacology as it pertains to common physical therapy conditions. The fundamental concepts and principles of drug action, drug interactions, drug compliance, and dosage recommendations will be included.
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DPT 570 - Foundations of Professionalism I Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to legal/ethical issues, professional roles, and selected health services delivery and administration topics. First course in the professionalism series.
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DPT 571 - Foundations of Professionalism II Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of professionalism series. Intermediate study of legal/ethical issues and professional roles, as well as health services delivery and administration topics.
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DPT 597 - Experiential Learning I Credit Hours: 2
Clinical practice in an assigned clinical setting for practicing clinical skills learned to date in a patient care setting under direct supervision of clinical faculty and staff. Learners in good academic standing who have satisfactorily completed to-date professional coursework, who demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors as defined in the handbook, and who have passed all cumulative trimester exams may participate.
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DPT 601 - Musculoskeletal Conditions I Credit Hours: 3
Principles of physical therapy examination, diagnosis, and intervention for the patient with an upper extremity orthopedic diagnosis. Pathology, imaging, pharmacology, differential diagnosis are included.
Prerequisite(s): DPT *505
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DPT 602 - Musculoskeletal Conditions II Credit Hours: 3
Principles of physical therapy examination, diagnosis, and intervention for the patient with a lower extremity orthopedic diagnosis. Pathology, imaging, pharmacology, and differential diagnosis are included.
Prerequisite(s): DPT *506
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DPT 603 - Musculoskeletal Conditions III Credit Hours: 3
Principles of physical therapy examination, diagnosis and intervention of the patient with an orthopedic spinal condition. Pathology, imaging, pharmacology, and differential diagnosis are included.
Prerequisite(s): DPT *507
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DPT 604 - Wellness and Preventative Practice Credit Hours: 2
Essential concepts of health, wellness, screening for risk, and the theoretical bases underlying behavior change. These are applied on individual as well as global bases.
Prerequisite(s): DPT 525
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DPT 605 - Cardiopulmonary Conditions Credit Hours: 3
Principles of physical therapy examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients across the lifespan with a cardiopulmonary condition or complication. Pathology, imaging, pharmacology, and differential diagnosis are included.
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DPT 606 - Physical Agents Credit Hours: 2
Theory and application of air, water, heat, cold, electricity, sound radiant energy and other physical and chemical modalities as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan of care.
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DPT 607 - Integumentary Conditions Credit Hours: 3
Principles of physical therapy examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients across the lifespan with an integumentary condition or complication. Pathology, imaging, pharmacology, and differential diagnosis are included.
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DPT 608 - Disability through the Lifespan Credit Hours: 2
The study of bio-psychosocial and environmental implications of clients living with a disability from infancy through advanced aging. Includes motivational theory, environmental barriers, and cultural effects.
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DPT 610 - Neuromuscular Conditions Credit Hours: 3
Principles of physical therapy examination, diagnosis and treatment of the adult patient with a neuromuscular condition. Includes brain attack, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and chronic neuromuscular conditions. Pathology, imaging, pharmacology, differential diagnosis are included.
Prerequisite(s): DPT 510
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DPT 628 - Evidence-Based Practice II Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of evidence-based practice series. Development of a research question, methodology, and data collection to assess the evidence surrounding a physical therapy topic. Guided by faculty mentors, small groups of learners will plan and begin implementation of a case study, systematic review of the literature, or original research.
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DPT 650 - Clinical Decision Making II Credit Hours: 1
Continuation of clinical decision making series. Application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning models. Cumulative, case-based course integrating concepts acquired across the curriculum.
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DPT 651 - Clinical Decision Making III Credit Hours: 1
Continuation of clinical decision making series. Application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning models. Cumulative, case-based course integrating concepts acquired across the curriculum.
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DPT 652 - Clinical Decision Making IV Credit Hours: 1
Continuation of clinical decision making series. Application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning models. Cumulative, case-based course integrating concepts acquired across the curriculum.
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DPT 670 - Foundations of Professionalism III Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of the professionalism course series. Advanced study of legal/ethical issues and professional roles, as well as health services delivery and administration topics.
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DPT 697 - Experiential Learning II Credit Hours: 6
Clinical practice in an assigned clinic for 6 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Learners will participate in the assessment and intervention of simple and familiar patients under the supervision of clinical faculty and staff. Learners who have satisfactorily completed to-date professional coursework, who demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors as defined in the handbook, and who have passed all cumulative trimester exams are eligible to enroll.
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DPT 701 - Service Learning Credit Hours: 1
The learner will develop, implement, and present results of a community service project in the health services sector.
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DPT 710 - Pediatric Conditions Credit Hours: 3
Learners will explore and apply a framework for the examination and intervention of children aged birth to adolescence who have neurological disabilities. Learners will describe the mechanism of the neurological disability, assess characteristics of the child and environment, and plan context specific interventions and supports. Pre-requisite: Motor Control and Motor Learning.
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DPT 728 - Evidence-Based Practice III Credit Hours: 2
Culmination of the evidence based practice series. Learner groups, in conjunction with mentoring faculty, will complete research efforts and create a poster presentation, platform presentation, or manuscript draft of the project developed in Evidence-Based Practice II.
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DPT 750 - Advanced Clinical Decision Making Credit Hours: 4
Capstone course of the clinical decision making series. Application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning models. Cumulative, case-based course integrating concepts acquired across the curriculum. Comprehensive preparation for the National Physical Therapist Examination.
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DPT 770 - Foundations of Professionalism IV Credit Hours: 2
Final course in the professionalism series. Advanced study of legal/ethical issues and professional roles, as well as health services delivery and administration topics. Generation of a portfolio demonstrating professional growth is required.
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DPT 777 - Electives Credit Hours: 1-2
Learners may elect to enroll in independent or small group studies during the final semester, utilizing a faculty mentor to acquire advanced competencies in clinical concepts, management, research, teaching, or professional development. Initiated by either learner or faculty on an as needed basis.
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DPT 778 - Advanced Geriatric and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Credit Hours: 1
The Geriatric course content will focus on the special needs of the geriatric population. Issues to be explored during this elective include social isolation, patient/ family and caregivers perspective in memory care units, the importance of healthy lifestyles to diminish the negative aspects of aging, the important role of support groups with disease and decline and cognitive and dementia awareness for the family and physical therapist practitioner. The Neurological course content will include advanced study of neurologic diagnoses, examination, intervention, and clinical decision-making. Classroom, laboratory, and directed study of the current body of literature for the practice of neurologic physical therapy will be required. Special attention will be given to various outcome measures and interventions with respect to both theory and practice, with a focus on current evidence-based medicine.
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DPT 779 - Advanced Orthopedics, Sports, and Manual Therapy Credit Hours: 1
Management strategies for low back and neck pain relief, improvement in motor skill performance, and return to functional activities will be demonstrated. Discharge planning will be investigated for this patient population. Manual therapy for motion impairments and spinal stabilization strategies are important modules of this course. The various schools of thought related to manual therapy are examined along with the analysis of the evidence pertaining to the use of manipulation. Risks, adverse reactions and contraindications are considered. This course will also explore differential diagnosis and clinical reasoning when managing common injuries seen in athletic populations. Motion performance and analysis will be discussed and performed as well as the development of treatment plans based on clinical and video analysis. The latest evidence of continued management of progression strategies and return to sport criteria will also be reviewed and discussed.
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DPT 780 - Advanced Pediatrics Credit Hours: 1
This pediatric course covers the study of common pediatric disorders, assessment batteries for evaluation and clinical decision making, and physical therapy interventions that are effective for these problems. Students review evidence related to effects of physical therapy interventions to improve function, musculoskeletal status, and quality of life in children with neurologic and orthopedic disorders, with an emphasis on pediatric populations in resource-limited global communities. Format includes: presentations by the instructor, readings, case-based discussions, laboratory sessions to learn special techniques and equipment fabrication, and an international clinical experience.
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DPT 790 - Experiential Learning III Credit Hours: 16
The learner will be assigned to a participating clinic for 16 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Learners will perform patient examinations and intervention under mentored supervision of clinical faculty. Learners who have satisfactorily completed to-date professional coursework, who demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors as defined in the handbook, and who have passed all cumulative trimester exams and previous experiential learning courses are eligible to enroll.
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DPT 797 - Experiential Learning III Credit Hours: 16
The learner will be assigned to a participating clinic for 16 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Learners will perform patient examinations and intervention under mentored supervision of clinical faculty. Learners who have satisfactorily completed to-date professional coursework, who demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors as defined in the handbook, and who have passed all cumulative trimester exams and previous experiential learning courses are eligible to enroll.
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DPT 798 - Experiential Learning IV Credit Hours: 12
Learners will manage a patient case load under mentored supervision of clinical faculty having been assigned to a clinic for 12 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Learners who have satisfactorily completed all professional coursework, who demonstrate acceptable professional behaviors as defined in the handbook, and who have passed all cumulative trimester exams and previous experiential learning courses are eligible to enroll.
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Dyslexia Therapy |
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DYS 670 - Introduction to Dyslexia Therapy and Multisensory Basic Language Skills I Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the study of multisensory instruction of basic language skills and literacy instruction for students with dyslexia and related disorders. Specifically, the course focuses on reading readiness, the characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, definitions, basic terminology, and research-based components of Orton-Gillingham instruction. The course provides practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of reading development to guide instructional decisions for students with dyslexia and related disorders.
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DYS 671 - Dyslexia Therapy Theory and Practice of Multisensory Basic Language Skills I Credit Hours: 3
This course is an extension of DYS 670 and expands on the introduction to the study of multisensory structured language skills for students with dyslexia and related disorders. Specifically, the course focuses on the characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, definitions, basic terminology, and research-based components of Orton-Gillingham based instruction. The course provides practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of reading development to guide a therapist’s instructional decisions for students with dyslexia and related disorders.
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DYS 672 - Dyslexia Therapy Internship I / Written Expression: Credit Hours: 3
The course offers a study of research-based written expression instruction for students with dyslexia. This course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires that the students accumulate dyslexia therapy internship hours in a public school setting or private setting.
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DYS 673 - Dyslexia Therapy Internship II / Multisensory Instruction for Students for Building Accuracy and Fluency: Credit Hours: 3
This course provides instruction in multisensory reading instruction for building accuracy and fluency for students with dyslexia. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires observations of students who are participating in a dyslexia therapy internship program.
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DYS 674 - Dyslexia Therapy Internship III / Developing Meta Cognitive Skills: Credit Hours: 3
This course provides information on the development of metacognition, the ability to think about thinking. The course will offer a study of expressive language and receptive language and the development of written language skills. This course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires that the students accumulate dyslexia therapy internship hours in a public school setting or private setting.
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DYS 675 - Dyslexia Therapy Planning and Application of Multisensory Basic Language Skills II: Credit Hours: 3
This course is an advanced study of multisensory structured language skills for students with dyslexia. Specifically, the course is an in-depth study of the theoretical underpinnings of research-based components of Orton-Gillingham based instruction and provides practical implementation of dyslexia therapy for students with dyslexia.
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DYS 676 - Dyslexia Therapy Assessment and Evaluation of Multisensory Basic Language Skills II Advanced Course: Credit Hours: 3
This course is an extension of DYS 675 and expands on multisensory structured language skills providing an advanced study of dyslexia therapy. Specifically, the course provides the dyslexia therapist instruction for assessing students’ progress and evaluating students’ instructional needs in order to plan for appropriate Orton-Gillingham based dyslexia therapy sessions.
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DYS 677 - Dyslexia Therapy Internship IV / Developing Vocabulary and Reading Success. Credit Hours: 3
This course provides instruction for the development of reading vocabulary and comprehension strategies. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires observations of students who are conducting dyslexia therapy in a school or private setting.
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DYS 678 - Dyslexia Therapy Internship V /Multisensory Morphology. Credit Hours: 3
This course offers morphology instruction that will prepare the dyslexia therapist to deliver higher level language instruction to students as they advance in their reading skills. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires therapy observations of students who are participating in a dyslexia therapy internship program.
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DYS 679 - Dyslexia Therapy Internship VI / Multisensory Basic Language Skills III Advanced. Credit Hours: 3
This course offers an advanced study of multisensory structured language skills designed for students at the highest level of dyslexia therapy instruction. The course is an in-depth study of the components of advanced Orton-Gillingham based instruction and provides practical implementation of dyslexia therapy. The course sets professional guidelines for delivering dyslexia therapy and requires therapy observations of students who are participating in a dyslexia therapy internship program.
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Education |
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EDU 501 - The Teacher’s Pedagogical Performance Analysis by Self-Study Credit Hours: 1
A course designed to implement theory as well as foster professional growth and development through teacher pedagogical performance self-study. Emphasis is placed on the importance of informed decision making and reflection in relation to classroom management, evaluation, and pedagogical skills and planning.
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EDU 502 - STEM Methods I Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore science, technology, and engineering as human activities through studying the values, assumptions, major paradigms, and purposes of these activities to understand similarities and differences among the disciplines. Connections to effective STEM instruction will be made including inquiry-based learning, integrating STEM disciplines, and teaching the natures of the STEM disciplines. Graduate Focus: Begin research for the culminating Action Research Plan, which will be completed by the end of the program.
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EDU 503 - STEM Methods II Credit Hours: 3
STEM Methods II is designed to foster implementation of inquiry through the lens of STEM teacher actions, which promote the building of scientific understanding. The teacher actions of focus will include implementing inquiry and phenomena-based learning, addressing student misconceptions, facilitating questions and discourse, utilizing assessment, building scientific literacy, establishing cooperative learning, integrating technology, and connecting learning outside the classroom. Graduate Focus: Create the Action Research Plan, which will be approved for implementation during EDU 504 .
Prerequisite(s): EDU 502
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EDU 504 - Practices and Implementation of STEM Credit Hours: 3
Students will apply teaching models such as problem- and project-based learning to plan lessons around engineering and technological design outcomes. Discussion of these models will focus on how to develop students’ understanding of concepts and create lessons through which students apply this knowledge in novel ways and/or to solve problems. Candidates will put into practice methods to increase student engagement with Science and Engineering Practices through the cultivating scientific investigations, developing engineering solutions, fostering data utilization, implementing project-based learning, developing scientific explanations, and promoting scientific argumentation. Graduate Assignment: Implement Action Research Plan developed in EDU 503 .
Prerequisite(s): EDU 503
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EDU 505 - Creating a STEM Culture Credit Hours: 3
The culmination of all learning and research will take place during this course through the completion of a portfolio and STEM requirements. Candidates will be provided a research focus based upon learning in previous courses including specific indicators and then asked to collect data that helps determine the level of implementation. They must also say what steps or suggestions must be considered in order to help move the quality of implementation towards greater levels of STEM implementation according to a provided rubric. Graduate Focus: Reflect upon, revise, and re-implement the Action Research Plan created in the previous courses.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 504
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EDU 536 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan. (May not be taken for graduate credit if taken at undergraduate level.)
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EDU 572 - Survey of Exceptional Children Credit Hours: 3
A study of exceptionalities from the gifted to the profoundly handicapped. This course is a prerequisite for the mildly/moderately disabled concentration. (May not be taken for graduate credit if course was taken at undergraduate level.)
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EDU 574 - Reading in the Middle and Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
The development of reading skills in the content areas. Emphasis on helping the middle and secondary school student read more effectively. (May not be taken for graduate credit if course was taken at undergraduate level.)
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EDU 575 - Teacher Induction Credit Hours: 3
A course designed to provide entry educators with effective research-based strategies for managing the learning environment, for using appropriate teaching strategies, and for establishing effective communication skills in a school setting. The course extends for more than one trimester with collaboration between the school district and university. The student registers only one term but has to cross-over terms to complete requirements.
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EDU 601 - Social Studies in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
The study of research and techniques for teaching social studies as an integrated approach is emphasized.
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EDU 602 - Trends in Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
A survey of children’s literature and current techniques for using literature in all areas of the curriculum.
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EDU 603 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
A study of curricula trends and issues in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice, current research, and organization and evaluation of learning experiences for the young child.
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EDU 606 - Integration of Content Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
Components from social studies, science and mathematics in the elementary school will be included. Integrating each of these subjects through discovery, hands-on experiences and problem-solving is emphasized. The scope and sequence of the elementary curriculum is examined with an emphasis placed on the development of concepts and generalizations appropriate for the elementary child. For students with no teaching license, EDU 606 and comprehensive exam may substitute for EDU 640 .
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EDU 607 - Elementary School Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
A study of current research and methodology for teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on incorporating current NCTM standards in the classroom.
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EDU 608 - Multiple Intelligences Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the theories of multiple intelligences, brain-based learning, and learning styles. The influence of these theories on the concepts of creativity, metacognition, and critical thinking is applied to classroom practice.
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EDU 609 - Science in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
Trends, innovations, and research for teaching life science and physical science in the elementary school are explored.
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EDU 610 - Metacognition Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the management of thinking using the basic metacognitive strategies: (1) connecting new information to former knowledge; (2) selecting thinking strategies deliberately; and (3) planning, monitoring, and evaluating thinking processes. The latest research will be identified, discussed, and implemented for classroom learning.
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EDU 611 - Current Trends in Reading Credit Hours: 3
Current research related to the effective teaching of reading in the elementary school is explored.
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EDU 615 - Language Arts in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
The teaching of the six language arts skills: listening, speaking, writing, reading, viewing, and visually representing with and an emphasis on the development of language/communication skills. The development of communication skills and concepts is explored through research and practical experiences.
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EDU 616 - Art in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
Art activities and materials which stimulate thought processes and development of children from one stage of growth to another. The analysis of successful teaching activities and ways relationships between art and other subjects within the school curriculum are explored.
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EDU 617 - Multicultural Education Credit Hours: 3
An examination of strategies and resources for teaching students of diverse cultural backgrounds. The development of units and activities exploring multicultural topics is required.
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EDU 620 - Teacher as Researcher Credit Hours: 3
The study of methodology and interpretation of educational research which acquaints the student with various techniques of research and the use in educational endeavors.
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EDU 621 - Theories of Learning Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of learning theories, cognitive development, and current topics related to appropriate educational classroom practice.
Same As: PSY 621
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EDU 625 - Technology in Education Credit Hours: 3
A study of the use of computers and other technology in the classroom. The student is given hands-on experiences using technology including understanding of the Internet.
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EDU 626 - Cooperative Learning Credit Hours: 3
A study of various forms of cooperative learning structures that can be implemented in all curriculum areas.
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EDU 627 - Performance Assessment Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine theory, practice, and strategies related to assessing student achievement in the contemporary classroom.
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EDU 628 - Direction and Supervision of Student Teachers Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to train prospective supervising teachers to be knowledgeable mentors who understand how to train the “safe practitioner.” The class focuses attention on each aspect of the teaching/learning experience and environment. Case studies that explore diverse situations in urban, suburban, and rural schools are studied and discussed.
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EDU 630 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the development of educational systems and philosophies from ancient times to the present. (Not for MAT)
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EDU 631 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education-Global Emphasis Credit Hours: 3
This course is a survey of the development of educational systems and philosophies from ancient times to the present with a global emphasis.
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EDU 634 - Fall Trimester Internship Credit Hours: 3
In this course students in cohort groups will be supervised by a university faculty member in an approved and accredited school where they are employed as full-time teachers. Students are required to attend scheduled seminars which will include research, presentations and discussions on current educational issues related to the classroom teacher and submit online assignments.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 536 and EDU 650
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EDU 635 - Winter Trimester Internship Credit Hours: 3
This course is the second phase of internship. The student will continue to be supervised by a university faculty member, attend scheduled seminars and submit online assignments.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 634
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EDU 636 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to specific principles and practices of integrating reading/writing across the curriculum with emphasis placed upon an awareness of balancing the process and the product, strategies for using the approach and assessment.
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EDU 637 - Advanced Diagnosis of Reading and Writing Difficulties Credit Hours: 3
This course provides specific knowledge in the assessment of the reading and writing abilities of elementary students. An emphasis is placed on the various causal factors which might inhibit the student’s developmental processes of learning to read and write effectively and strategically, and an understanding of these factors will enable a teacher to develop and implement a program of prescriptive instruction.
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EDU 640 - Curriculum Planning Credit Hours: 3
A survey of general curriculum development with emphasis upon current practices in curriculum design and organization, evaluation of curriculum materials, and curriculum development including instructional objectives. (Not offered during the summer trimester)
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EDU 641 - Creating Productive Cultures in Schools Credit Hours: 3
This course will study models of leadership and organizational evolution and their influences on school. This course will discuss how school improvement, supportive communities, communities of professional practice for teachers, and communities of engagement are linked to create a productive culture in a school.
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EDU 642 - Home-School-Community Relations Working With Parents Credit Hours: 3
Current research regarding parent involvement programs, parent education, parent-teacher conferences, using community resources, and current topics are explored.
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EDU 646 - Secondary Methods Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of current management, instructional and evaluation processes and practices within secondary schools. Methods and problems related to teaching and learning in the student’s major field will be emphasized. Content area methods course may be substituted for EDU 646 with advisor approval.
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EDU 650 - Tests, Measurements, and Evaluations Credit Hours: 3
The study of the measurement and evaluation of student learning with both criterion and norm-referenced procedures. (May not be taken for graduate credit if taken at undergraduate level.)
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EDU 651 - The Gifted Child* Credit Hours: 3
A study of the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics of the gifted child, including methods of identifying the gifted child.
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EDU 652 - Teaching the Gifted Child* Credit Hours: 3
A study of the programs, curricula, methodologies, media and materials for the education of the gifted child.
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