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NUR 6245 - Education Residency Credits: 4 hrs
This is a continuation of practicum l. Under supervision of a nurse educator/administrator, students will design, implement and evaluate educational plans based on the chosen practicum site. The role of nurse educator at the academia, staff development in health care environment, and community setting is analyzed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6206, 6220, 6344, 6401
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NUR 6245 - Education Residency Credits: 2 hrs
This is a continuation of NUR 6344. Under supervision of a nurse educator/administrator students design, implement and evaluate educational plans based on the chosen practicum site. The role of the nurse educator in higher education, staff development in the health care environment and community setting is analyzed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6220, 6328, 6344
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NUR 6301 - Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on theories from behavioral, natural, applied, and nursing sciences with the aim to create the development and application of nursing theory. Holistic concepts of human beings, health, nursing, and environment serve as the foundation for comparing nursing theories. Special emphasis is on identification of frameworks that explore specific care concepts pertinent to cultural diversity, health promotion, and ethical practice for advanced practice nurses.
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NUR 6305 - Evaluation Methods in Nursing Education Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on testing, measurement, and evaluation methods in nursing education. It is designed to prepare nurse educators to implement student and program assessment strategies. Various modalities for assessment, testing, validating, and evaluating learning will be examined. Principles of test construction, item analysis, clinical evaluation, and program outcomes will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6220, 6328 Congruent(s): Congruent: NUR 6401
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NUR 6307 - Advanced Nursing Technologies Credits: 3 hrs
This course integrates nursing, computer technology, and information sciences to process, manage, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data. Technological applications supporting evidence-based decision making, electronic management and administration of patients and records, and internet-based teaching, learning, and communications technologies in educational and clinical settings are emphasized.
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NUR 6308 - Applied Biostatistics
This course is designed to help students apply statistical procedures used in health care and nursing research and interpret statistics reported in published research. Data management and the relationship between research design and statistical techniques are also studied.
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NUR 6310 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on the basic physiological concepts (cellular function; genetics; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; neuro-endocrine-immune responses; maintenance of vital functions) and pathophysiological responses to alterations in function across the lifespan. Regulatory and compensatory mechanisms that maintain and restore homeostasis in response to changes in the internal and external environment are explored.
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NUR 6312 - Advanced Pharmacology Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on the principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics in decision-making in advanced nursing practice with clients experiencing common health problems and stable chronic illness states.
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NUR 6314 - Scholarly Project Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on students developing a proposal for a scholarly project, implementing it, and communicating the results in writing. Emphasis is on the pragmatic aspects of applying the various research process elements in realistic ways. Students will report these results in a written manuscript that adheres to guidelines for reporting nursing scholarly projects. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6303 and faculty permission
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NUR 6322 - Primary Health Care of Women in Families Credits: 2 hrs
This is a didactic course focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the gynecologic, obstetric and menopausal primary health care needs of women in underserved/ disadvantage diverse urban communities. Students will analyze the advanced nursing role in a multi-cultural urban setting with emphasis on the application of evidenced based research and practices. Culturally sensitive care, ethical, Spiritual, legal and genetic issues are discussed. Prerequisite(s): NUR: 6310, 6312, 6511
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NUR 6322 - Primary Health Care of Women in Families Credits: 3 hrs
This is a didactic course focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of the gynecologic, obstetric and menopausal primary health care needs of women in underserved/disadvantaged diverse urban communities. Students will analyze the advanced nursing role in a multi-cultural urban and rural setting with emphasis on the application of evidence-based research and practices. Culturally sensitive care, ethical, spiritual, legal and genetic issues are discussed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6310, 6312, 6511 Congruent(s): NUR 6327
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NUR 6323 - Health Care Policy, Organization and Finance Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides the students with the knowledge and understanding of the ways health care is organized and delivered in order for the graduate to function effectively and assume leadership roles in the health care system. Totality of health care systems, including managed care and integrated care systems of delivery, is introduced. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of care within an integrated care system and on the continuum of health care models.
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NUR 6324 - Primary Health Care of Children in Families Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on advanced knowledge, skill, and application of evidence-based medicine and research from pathophysiological, genetic, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to the assessment, diagnosis and management of primary care problems of children from birth to adolescence. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6310, 6312, 6322, 6325, 6327, 6423, 6511 Congruent(s): NUR 6326
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NUR 6325 - Primary Health Care of Adults/Older Adult in Families Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on the advanced knowledge and skills appropriate to assess and manage the continuum of primary care and illness related problems which are experienced by adult/older adults in the family. Emphasis will be on advanced nursing practice and management of adult/older adults with alterations in health commonly encountered in underserved, disadvantaged, diverse urban and rural families and communities. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6310, 6312, 6511 Congruent(s): NUR 6423
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NUR 6326 - Primary Health Care of Children in Families Practicum Credits: 3 hrs
Students develop advanced practice role competencies under the supervision of preceptors and faculty in underserved/disadvantaged diverse urban health care settings. Students extend previously acquired knowledge to the provision of care to children residing in underserved/disadvantaged diverse urban and rural families. This course addresses advanced nursing practice and the management of children (birth-adolescence) with health alterations commonly encountered by children in underserved/disadvantaged diverse urban and rural families. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6310, 6312, 6322, 6325, 6327, 6423, 6511 Congruent(s): NUR 6324
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NUR 6327 - Primary Health Care of Women in Families Practicum Credits: 3 hrs
This is a clinical course focusing on assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic management and evaluation of the gynecologic, obstetric and menopausal primary health care needs of women in underserved disadvantaged diverse urban and rural communities. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion, illness problems affecting women throughout the life cycle. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6310, 6312, 6325, 6423, 6511 Congruent(s): NUR 6322
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NUR 6328 - Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the components of educational program processes. Classic and contemporary philosophies, theories and research on the development of nursing education programs will be analyzed. Principles of program design, development of a teaching syllabus, assessment of nursing education and staff development are the key concepts of this course.
Congruent(s): NUR 6220
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NUR 6330 - Advanced Nursing Concepts in Research I
This course is designed to assist students to develop research questions, clarify research problems, and select a theoretical/conceptual framework for an approved area of research. Ethics of nursing research are addressed, along with the use of research as a basis for advanced nursing practice. In this course, students enhance their ability to critique the research literature related to an approved area of research. This course is the first of a 2 course research sequence.
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NUR 6332 - Advanced Nursing Concepts in Research II
This course is designed to help students understand the complexities and significant considerations that need to be made when designing quantitative and qualitative research studies; sampling; measurement; data collection, analysis and interpretation; and ensuring trustworthiness and integrity in research. Mixed-method approaches and research synthesis models also are explored, and students are guided to develop an integrative
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NUR 6334 - Scholarly Project Credits: 3
focuses on students developing a proposal or scholarly project, and communicating it in writing. Emphasis is on the pragmatic aspects of applying the various research process elements in realistic ways. Students will report the project in a written manuscript that adheres to APA and course guidelines for reporting nursing scholarly projects Prerequisite(s): NUR 6301, 6303 or faculty permission
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NUR 6334 - Scholarly Project
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NUR 6344 - Practicum in Nursing Education Credits: 3 hrs
This is the student’s first practicum experience to analyze the role and function of nurse educator in the academic and clinical settings. This course provides the student with a guided experience in development and implementation of the syllabus, course modules, testing, and measurement. The practicum will focus on nurse educator planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating methods of instruction. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6220, 6328 Congruent(s): NUR 6305
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NUR 6401 - Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 4 hrs
This course is designed to introduce students to the components of educational program processes. Classic and contemporary philosophies, theories and research on development of the nursing education programs will be analyzed. Principles of program design, development of teaching syllabus, assessment of nursing education and staff development are the key concepts of this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6220
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NUR 6423 - Primary Health Care of Adults/Older Adults Practicum Credits: 4 hrs
This clinical course focuses on advanced nursing practice in the management of adults/older adult clients with alterations in health commonly encountered by adults/older adults in underserved, disadvantaged, diverse, urban communities. The course includes use of the nursing process to address primary care of multi-cultural urban and rural adults/older adults who are experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic and chronic health alterations. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6310, 6312, 6511 Congruent(s): NUR 6325
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NUR 6444 - Residency Practicum Credits: 4 hrs
This course is a capstone experience in which the family nurse practitioner students continue to develop knowledge and expertise in the role as a primary care provider. Autonomy in clinical decision-making is emphasized. Family nurse practitioner students increase their levels of responsibility for independent client and family management. Direct guidance and supervision is provided in the clinical sites by preceptors with direction from the nursing faculty. Prerequisite: . Congruent:
Prerequisite(s): NUR 6322, 6324, 6325, 6326, 6327, 6423 Congruent(s): NUR 6243
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NUR 6511 - Advanced Health Assessment, Health Promotion, and Diagnostic Reasoning Credits: 5 hrs
This course focuses on the theory and practice of health assessment and health promotion within the family framework across the life span. The role of the advanced nurse practitioner in assessing all aspects of the patient’s health status for purposes of health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention is explored. Concepts, theories, and research on human development and genetics, prevention of disease, early detection of risk factors and anticipatory guidance are emphasized.
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NUR 6601 - Thesis
provides a guided research experience for students enrolled in the graduate nursing program. Students will work with primary faculty advisor to develop a research question that is consistent with the advisor’s research* focus area. Student will complete a formal proposal defense prior to initiating research. Upon completion of research, student will complete a formal presentation of project. A written report of the thesis will be submitted. This course is designed to provide a guided but intense research experience for students interested in pursuing research focused doctoral education at a later date. This is an individual project. No group theses.
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NUR 7100 - Capstone Project I & II Credits: (1.0-6.0 Credit Hours) (140 Clinical Hours)
The Capstone Project provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery and synthesis related to advanced practice, leadership and practice inquiry. The Capstone Project includes both a clinical and scholarly component. Prerequisite(s): 7308
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NUR 7102 - Scientific Writing Credits: 1 hr
Contemporary organizational, management and leadership theories provide a thorough grounding in organizational and systems leadership. Students are introduced to a variety of frameworks for management and decision-making. Current trends in ethical, legal, economic, political, social, technogoical and environmental spheres of the contemporary health care arena are analyzed with a focus on strategic planning, transformational leadership, measurement of outcomes, data-driven decision making, inter-professional collaboration and the business realities of leading within healthcare organizations and systems.
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NUR 7302 - Research Transition Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the science of research translation. Emphasis is on analysis, evaluation and use of evidence-based practice models. The course examines methods to promote the systematic uptake of science into routine practice to improve the quality, acessibility, and effectiveness of health care by providers and organizations. Students apply research which focuses on practice guidelines, therapeutic management and cost containment.
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NUR 7304 - Evidence-Based Practice Seminar Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the foundational and philosophical aspects of evidence-based practice for the advanced practice nurse. Research-based evidence provides the basis of this course through the application of knowledge in the research translational project. The student will examine and use applied research methods with a focus on protection of human subjects. Critiques of the basics of evidence-based research such as reliability, validity, trustworthiness and relevance to practice of research designs and findings will be emphasized.
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NUR 7306 - Health Care Quality, Improvement & Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs
This course reviews the theoretical frameworks and methods used to design and implement quality, policy-driven process improvement and performance management. The course addresses specific approaches to creating a culture of quality and safety in health care settings and examines the importance of leadership and collaboration in strategic planning and quality management. Evidence-based practice; the implications of variation in practice; the differences between research and clinical quality improvement; measurement, statistical tools, quality structure, process and outcomes are addressed. The emphasis is on applied approaches to solving actual problems in clinical settings based on the science of improvement.
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NUR 7308 - Applied Biostatistics Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce biostatisics for application in nursing practice. Students are introduced to and use real quantitative data as they apply to evidence-based practice. Computer software for data processing and statistical analysis are introduced. Various study designs, data summaries, bivariate analysis, univariate and multivariate regression models are presented using survey data. Students are required to explore the implications of their findings and make recommendations for policy use.
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NUR 7310 - Health Care Equity, Social & Economic Determinants of Health Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on societal, economic, cultural and global factors that affect population health and well-being on contemporary U. S. society. The course will provide descriptive assessments of health inequalities while analyzing mechanisms and systems through which social, economic, cultural and global factors that affect health.
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NUR 7312 - Population Heath & Epidemiology Credits: 3
This course examines the distribution and determinants of health related states and events in specified populations. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of applied epidemiology, study design, public health surveillance, methods of control and prevention and evaluation of health conditions, diseases, injuries and outcomes. This course will analyze specific epidemiologic methods for describing patterns of disease and developing innovative approaches involved in health planning, health policy and health care delivery systems
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NUR 7314 - Health Finance and Budgeting Credits: 3
Concepts determining quality, access, and equity in health care are explored as they create the context of the U.S. healthcare system. Reimbursement systems used in health care are examined for their impact on care decisions made at individual, family, community, and public levels. Gaps in health care financing resulting in compromises in health delivery are analyzed, and alternative models are explored. Data sets are analyzed to identify variations in outcome and propose system and outcome improvements.
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NUR 7400 - Advanced Tripartite Immersion Practicum I (150 Clinical Hours) Credits: 4
This course provides students with learning experiences in a variety of clinical settings tailored to the student’s identified area of specialization. The experiences are intended to support students in the analysis, application, and evaluation of knowledge gained through foundational DNP course work in clinical practice. Faculty led seminars are designed to assist students to reflect on best practice approaches and their consequences and to generate creative solutions to barriers that interfere with the delivery of equitable, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Prerequisite(s): NUR 7308, 7302.
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NUR 7402 - Adacned Tripartite Immersion Practicum II (150 Clinical Hours) Credits: 4
This course builds on Advanced Tripartite Immersion Practicum I by continuing to provide students with learning experiences in a variety of clinical settings tailored to the student’s identified area of specialization. The application and integration of knowledge gained through the foundational DNP coursework continue, with an emphasis on the use of information systems and technology to support, and improve health care system functioning and care delivery. Faculty led seminars are designed to assist students to reflect on best practice approaches and their consequences and to generate solutions for addressing barriers that interfere with the delivery of equitable, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Prerequisite(s): NUR 7308, 7302, 7400.
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OCC 5104 - Level I Fieldwork Occupation Credits: 1
This course is designed to help occupational therapy students apply core concepts of Person, Environment and Occupation Model in a practical setting. Opportunities for students to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in diverse practice settings will be provided. Prerequisite(s): Co-Requisites: Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation, Therapeutic Interventions.
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OCC 5111 - Physiological Factors of Occupation Credits: 1 hr
In this course students will study bodily systems as they relate to pathological conditions their implication on occupational performance.
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OCC 5112 - Neurological Basis of Occupation Lab Credits: 1
In this course students will engage in labs to increase understanding of neurological theories and frames of references focusing on occupational performance. Normal and abnormal neurological development will be explored, including its effects on occupational engagement across the lifespan. Students will practice how to appropriately use common neurological assessments in occupational therapy practice. Prerequisite(s): Neurological Basis of Occupation
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OCC 5117 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Lab Credits: 1
This course engages the student in application of information presented in Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Lecture, involving use of assessment tools, problem identification and setting, intervention planning, implementation and documentation. Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy.
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OCC 5119 - Level I Fieldwork Pediatrics Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply the occupational therapy process in diverse pediatric settings. Prerequisite(s): Co-requisites: Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Lab.
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OCC 5212 - Conducting Occupation Based Research Credits: 2
This course focuses on the initiation, development and implementation of a research project with a faculty research advisor. Faculty advisor will work closely with students in a small group to facilitate the research topic, review relevant literature, formulate research design, and implement the project. Prerequisite(s): Methods of Inquiry, Eveidence- Based Practice.
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OCC 5214 - Intercultural Fieldwork Practicum Credits: 2 hrs
An optional fieldwork practicum that prepares students to function in a global society by advancing their knowledge of cultures, by promoting cultural sensitivity, and by working with multi-ethnic and societal health-related issues necessary to effectively engage in client-centered occupational therapy care with diverse populations. Prerequisite(s): Taken with permission of faculty.
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OCC 5217 - Physiological Factors of Occupation Lab Credits: 2 hrs
Using applied anatomy concepts in this lab course, students will engage in advanced study of the musculoskeletal and related systems, including normal function and dysfunction and its implication on occupational performance.
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OCC 5220 - Neurobehavioral Factors of Occupation Credits: 2 hrs
In this course students will examine neuroanatomy concepts, neurophysiology and behavioral frames of reference and the effects of neurological conditions on occupational performance. Prerequisite(s): Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Physiological Factors of Occupation
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OCC 5300 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
Occupation as a fundamental human behavior is explored. Students will study the basis of occupational engagement as expressed in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process. Standards of practice, roles, ethics, core values and beliefs as essential foundations of the profession will be articulated.
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OCC 5302 - Evidence Based Practice Credits: 3
Definition of evidence-based practice and levels of evidence in research are taught. Application of critical review of published research, specific emphasis on evidence-based research and practice and the use of research in clinical decision making are emphasized. Differences of types and levels of evidence in health care and other human services, such as education, are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Methods of Inquiry
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OCC 5303 - Analysis of Occupation Credits: 3
Analysis of daily occupations including the comprehension of demands of daily activities on human performance in ADLs, IADLs, work, play, leisure, education, sleep/rest, and social participation in various contexts . The focus is on the relationship of analyzing tasks related to occupation performance, grading and adapting performance skills including: motor and praxis, sensory-perceptual, emotional regulation, cognitive, communication and social skills. Prerequisite(s): Entry into the Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy
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OCC 5307 - Assistive Technology Credits: 3
In this course, consideration for the use of technology to allow greater accessibility and occupational performance will be taught. Students will learn and apply principles of assistive technology across populations and understand the related legislative and regulatory foundations. Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 5308 - Therapeutic Interaction Credits: 3
Students will learn the principles inherent in occupational therapy related to the therapeutic use of self, professional communication and group dynamics. The principles of group intervention including group development, principles of group dynamics and group leadership will be explored. Interview skills as an integral part of occupational therapy practice will be stressed.
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OCC 5309 - Movement Components of Occupation Credits: 3
In this course students will study biomechanical concepts as they relate to movement and function of the human body, and the impact on occupation. Course content will include vital sign and manual skill assessments, functional transfer techniques, and lab safety protocol. Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 5311 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of occupational therapy in pediatrics, including legislative foundations of service provision. An emphasis is placed on the child and family in their environmental contexts (including culture) and the effect of disability on occupational performance. Evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, from a variety of theoretical perspectives will be explored. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy.
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OCC 5312 - Neurological Basis of Occupation Credits: 3
In this course students will examine neurological theories and frames of reference focusing on occupational performance. Normal and abnormal neurological development will be explored, including its effects on occupational engagement across the lifespan. Students will learn how to appropriately use common neurological assessments in occupational therapy practice. Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation
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OCC 5313 - Methods of Inquiry Credits: 3
This core research course introduces the student to the reasons for and basic processes of research including theoretical perspective, identification of a research question, literature review, research design, data gathering and analysis, and drawing conclusions. Ethical considerations of sound research are discussed including informed consent and protection of human subjects.
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OCC 6104 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy Credits: V=1-4 Hrs.
This independent study is an elective course designed to allow students to pursue special interests in direct collaboration with an occupational therapy faculty member. The course can be tailored for clinical, research, entrepreneurial, or community interests. Prerequisite(s): Admission in MSOT program and approval of instructor.
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OCC 6113 - Occupational Therapy Adult Practice I Lab Credits: 1
This course engages the student in application of information presented in Occupational Therapy Adult Practice 1, involving use of assessment tools, problem identification and setting, intervention planning, implementation and documentation. Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, Nerological Basis of Occupation, Movement Components of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 6117 - Specialized and Emerging Practice Lab Credits: 1
This course engages the student in laboratory application of information to support Specialized & Emerging Practice lecture involving assessments, intervention planning, implementation and dcoumentation for traditional, non-traditional and speciality areas of practice and settings. Students are provided the opportunity to learn and apply principles and techniques for orthotics, prosthetics, drivers’ rehabilitation physical agent modalities. Prerequisite(s): Co-Requisite: Specialized and Emerging Practice.
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OCC 6118 - Level I Fieldwork-Community Credits: 1
This course provides students with opportunities to engage in various aspects of the occupational therapy process with a psychosocial emphasis across settings. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous coursework.
Co-Requisite: Psychosocial Basis of the Profession.
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OCC 6140 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy Credits: 1-4 hrs
This independent study is an elective course designed to allow students to pursue special interests in direct collaboration with an occupational therapy faculty member. The course can be tailored for clinical, research, entrepreneurial, or community interests.
Prerequisite(s): Admission in MSOT program and approval of instructor.
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OCC 6200 - Advanced Topics Credits: V= 2-3
Formal instruction on select topic(s) of interest for faculty and students in occupational therapy will be presented. Topic may vary based on current issues in the profession and/or healthcare. Students are required to take a minimum of 2 credit hours related to the area of advanced study. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous course work.
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OCC 6215 - Research Writing and Dissemination Credits: 2
This final research course is designed to facilitate the culmination of the graduate research project. Working with a research advisor, students must summarize the research results, and formally present the research findings and conclusions. Prerequisite(s): Methods of Inquiry, Evidence-Based Practice, Conducting Occupation Based Research.
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OCC 6217 - Specialized and Emerging Practice Credits: 2
This course is designed to teach theoretical foundations, knowledge and skills required for engagement in specialized areas of practice. This provides the opportunity to learn and apply principles and techniques including orthotics, prosthetics, physical agent modalities, and emerging areas of practice Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation Lecture and Lab, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 6300 - Professional Practice, Administration and Policy Credits: 3
This course will cover topics related to marketing, developing and managing occupational therapy programs and services. Primary emphasis will be program development, staffing, reimbursement, planning, advocacy, policies and legislation that affect the availability and provision of occupational therapy services. Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Interaction.
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OCC 6305 - Occupational Therapy Adult Practice 2 Credits: 3
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of general patho-physiology, evaluation, intervention planning, and implementation for adults experiencing dysfunction related to the following systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and endocrine. Students will be given the opportunity to develop competency in evaluation, intervention strategies, and documentation of outcomes for the adult population in various practice settings. Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, Neurological Basis of Occupation, Movement Components of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 6308 - Psychosocial Basis of Occupation Credits: 3
In this course the students will apply theoretical foundations and frames of reference used when working with individuals with diverse psychosocial dysfunctions across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate competencies and critical thinking in evaluating, planning, and implementing intervention. Students will apply group facilitation skills and principles of group dynamics. Prerequisite(s): Therapeutic Interactions, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 6313 - Occupational Therapy Adult Practice 1 Credits: 3
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of general patho-physiology, evaluation, intervention planning, and implementation for adults experiencing dysfunction related to the following systems: musculoskeletal, integumentary, and immune. Students will be given the opportunity to develop competency in evaluation, intervention strategies, and documentation of outcomes for the adult population in various practice settings. Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, Neurological Basis of Occupation, Movement Components of Occupation, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Analysis of Occupation.
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OCC 6319 - Professional Seminar Credits: 3
This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to enhance problem-solving skills, promote critical thinking and synthesis of information within the context of the overall field of occupational therapy. Using multiple approaches including on-line testing, students are expected to demonstrate critical analysis and complex problem solving relevant to a variety of roles necessary to be successful in practice.
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OCC 6601 - Fieldwork Level II A Credits: 6
The first 12-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The primary purpose of Level II fieldwork is to develop entry-level occupational therapists who possess: a) competency to deliver occupational therapy services across practice settings; and b) sound, logical, and ethical clinical reasoning. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework.
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OCC 6602 - Fieldwork Level II B Credits: 6
The second 12-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist needed to fulfill fieldwork requirements. The primary purpose of Level II fieldwork is to develop entry-level occupational therapists who possess: a) competency to deliver occupational therapy services across practice settings; and b) sound, logical, and ethical clinical reasoning. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all previous coursework and Fieldwork Level II A.
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QBA 6320 - Analytical Methods Credits: 3 hrs
This course will deal with a variety of analytical techniques that are broadly applicable in business decision-making. It has two main parts: the first part of the course includes probability, probability distributions and expected values, decision analysis, statistical inference, and forecasting. The remaining part of the course includes linear programming, PERT/CPM, inventory management, simulation, and multi- criteria decision problems.
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QBA 6321 - Production and Operations Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines design, operation, and control of organizations through the development of procedures and quantitative techniques for the analysis and critiquing of current operations and the development of improved operational scenarios to ensure competitive strategies in the delivery of high quality goods or services both domestically and internationally. Prerequisite(s): QBA 6320
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QBA 6322 - Supply Chain Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course takes a systems approach to managing the efficient and effective flow of goods, services, information and financial resources through a network of suppliers, transformation facilities, distribution sites and customers. Topics include building a strategic framework of the supply chain, designing the supply chain network, planning demand and supply in a supply chain, planning and managing inventory in a supply chain, sourcing, transportation and pricing products, coordination and technology in the supply chain. Prerequisite(s): QBA 6321
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RED 6310 - Teaching Reading as Thinking Credits: 3 hrs
The course is designed to familiarize the master teacher with all the important aspects of reading instruction. It reviews extensively language development, content, and pedagogy. It focuses in each of the areas on the thinking process. The course investigates research studies on the reading process, including theoretical background and analyses and critical evaluations of research. Ultimately, it places emphasis on psychological principles, philosophical approaches, and educational implications. Additionally, the course includes a strong emphasis on writing across the curriculum, and teaching and learning about cultural diversity. Prerequisite(s): EDU 6302 or permission of the Program Coordinator
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RED 6311 - Teaching Literacy in Middle School Credits: 3 hrs
Teaching Literacy in the Middle School is a graduate-level course developed for middle school teachers. This three-hour course explores methods for teaching middle school students to read, write, think, and learn in ways that allow them to master the subject matter and meaningfully apply their understanding. Candidates are introduced to and engaged in the use of a wide range of research-based instructional practices and approaches. Teacher candidates learn to plan lessons that teach content and nurture greater literacy use in the content areas. Pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies are explored, along with assessment strategies that give middle grades students a continuous view of their literacy progress and achievement in the content areas. Also introduced are methods of teaching writing that enlarge and deepen students’ understanding of subject matter. Teacher candidates will be introduced in this course to the use of technology in teaching literacy in the content areas. (Field work will be required)
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RED 6315 - Literacy, Diagnosis, and Remediation for Exceptional Students Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers working with students with special needs. An in-depth study of the causes of reading difficulties will be made. Both formal and informal instruments for diagnosis of these difficulties will be analyzed, evaluated, and administered. Emphasis will be placed on choosing, administering and interpretation/ planning using the diagnostic instruments. Tests that schools are required to administer in the regular classroom will be studied, administered and evaluated. Equipment, materials, and methods of remediation of reading difficulties will be highlighted and evaluated. Students will use assessment materials and plan for remediation of students through the WSSU Literacy Assessment Project.
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RED 6315 - Literacy, Diagnosis, and Remediation for Exceptional Students Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers working with students with special needs. An in-depth study of the causes of reading difficulties will be made. Both formal and informal instruments for diagnosis of these difficulties will be analyzed, evaluated, and administered. Emphasis will be placed on choosing, administering and interpretation/ planning using the diagnostic instruments. Tests that schools are required to administer in the regular classroom will be studied, administered and evaluated. Equipment, materials, and methods of remediation of reading difficulties will be highlighted and evaluated. Students will use assessment materials and plan for remediation of students through the WSSU Literacy Assessment Project.
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REH 5301 - Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students with the following: 1. Foundational knowledge of the history and philosophy of rehabilitation with regards to legislation affecting individuals with disabilities; 2. Organizational structure of the vocational rehabilitation systems that is inclusive of public, private, for-profit, and not-for-profit service delivery settings; 3. Laws and ethical standards governing the profession of rehabilitation counseling; 4. Social issues as they relate to people with disabilities in the decision-making process; and 5. Consumer empowerment that is relevant to choice and responsibility during the rehabilitation process.
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REH 5302 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
This course will address individual, group, and family counseling theories and practices with the inclusion of diversity issues (e.g. multicultural, disability, and gender). Behavior, personality, and human growth will be included to enhance the different theoretical concepts.
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REH 5303 - Group Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
The course will emphasize counseling concepts within a group setting, exploring the involvement of family members, significant others, and advocates in the rehabilitation process. Course delivery will provide an opportunity to explore diverse settings as well as environmental and attitudinal barriers to individuals with disabilities.
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REH 5304 - Vocational Assessment Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses evaluation approaches, techniques, interpretation, and available resources (i.e., paper and pencil inventories, ecological assessments, situational assessments, work samples, and job analyses) that provide information to inform rehabilitation counselors in the development of the rehabilitation plan
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REH 5306 - Medical Aspects of Disabilities in Rehabilitation Counseling Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to address basic medical terminology, functional capacities of disabilities, appropriate intervention resources (e.g., assistive technology and medications), vocational implications, and the psychosocial aspects of disability as it relates to personal, social, and cultural dynamics.
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REH 5308 - Practicum Credits: 3 hrs
Students will complete a minimum of one hundred (100) clock hours of supervised experience in the provision of rehabilitation services, forty (40) hours of which are focused on direct service provision. In addition to engaging in professional, off-campus settings, students will participate in classroom experiences such as mock counseling sessions. The practicum experience provides a supervised arena for practicing counseling skills. Prerequisite(s): REH 5301, REH 5302
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REH 5310 - Culture & Disability Credits: 3 hrs
This course addresses the following purposes: (a) expand the student awareness of culture, ethnicity, race, and disability, (b) begin developing students’ ability to identify, respond to, and intervene on interpersonal and psychological phenomena involving culture, ethnicity, race and disability.
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REH 5311 - Introduction to Public Vocational Rehabilitation Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an overview of the history, philosophy of the vocational of public rehabilitation programs as well as the role of the consumer within the VR process.
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REH 5312 - Rural Rehab in Public Sector Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on impact of persons living in rural communities with medical, housing, transportation and educational needs and the larger impact it has on persons with disabilities. Extensive review of the rehabilitation needs to cultural, psychological, social, and vocational implications of living in a rural community and the challenge for a rehabilitation counselor.
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REH 5314 - Counseling Persons/Deaf/Hear Credits: 3 hrs
The course will focus on the application of basic principles underlying all forms of therapeutic interaction to professional counseling practices with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, psychological, social and vocational implications of deafness, extensive review of the rehabilitation service system’s response to the unique needs of people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Prerequisite(s): Basic sign language skills and/or consent of the department
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REH 5315 - Advanced Vocational Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide students an opportunity to administer, modify, score, and interpret various vocational evaluation instruments, including work sampling systems and simulated work assessments. Behavioral observation and recording techniques for real work evaluation will also be covered, as well as community based assessment strategies. Prerequisite(s): REH 5304 or permission of the instructor
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REH 5318 - Helping Relationships & Techniques in Counseling Credits: 3
This course provides understanding of the counseling and consultation process as it relates to practice in rehabilitation settings. This course provides a system for planning the session and analyzing the counselor’s behavior. It presents skills, concepts, and methods designed to help the student develop concrete competencies and then examine their own counseling and therapy skills. The goal of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to gain usable and useful skills central to the counseling process.
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REH 5325 - Career Decision-Making in Rural Settings Credits: 3
This course explores classic and contemporary theories of career development, sources of educational and occupational information, and the impact of the global economy on career and lifestyle trends. Special emphasis on the application of theory to practice, particularly career services appropriate in rural settings and the career/life development needs of diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities.
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REH 6301 - Vocational Placement Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines theoretical concepts of vocational choices, labor market trends, job development, job placement, employer contacts, disability legislation, supported employment, post-employment through follow-up services, job coaching, and natural supports.
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REH 6302 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services Planning Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines case findings, service coordination, and involvement of the multidisciplinary approach for the provision of consumer services. Emphasis is placed on planning for the provision of employment, independent living services, and vocational rehabilitation planning. Technology for caseload management and the impact of managed care on service provision are addressed.
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REH 6304 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course pertains to developmental theories across the life span, as well as transition issues related to family, school, culture, employment, aging, and disability. Social and learning needs are incorporated in discussions of developmental theories. Rehabilitation ethics and legal issues are emphasized.
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REH 6306 - Research & Program Evaluation Methods Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides an introduction to major principles, concepts, and practices in research and basic statistics as it relates to rehabilitation research. Students will develop and understanding research methods, statistical analysis, needs assessment, and program evaluation to inform evidence-based practice in rehabilitation counseling and related settings. Prerequisite(s): None
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REH 6307 - Psychosocial & Cultural Diversity Issues Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides historical and current frameworks for understanding the role of society and the individual in determining the sociopolitical context of disability. Students will review the evolution of social disability models and their impact on the development of disability law and policy. Individuals’ responses to the onset of disability and to the social expectations placed upon persons with disabilities are also discussed.
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