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PSYC 208 - Health Psychology
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course provides an introduction to the major topics in the current field of Health Psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the biopsychosocial factors involved in health-enhancing and health-compromising behaviors.
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PSYC 210 - Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the relationships between sport and various psychological and sociological factors. The psychological emphasis is placed on the micro or individual level. The sociological emphasis is placed on the macro level.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 220 - Psychology of Human Relationships
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course is designed as a lecture and small group learning experience. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying the theoretical principles which foster functional personal and professional relationships.
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PSYC 223 - Social Psychology
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course offers a degree of insight into the ways in which people perceive, comprehend, and interpret the social world. This course will focus on the psychological processes people have in common that make them susceptible to social influence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 240 - Child Psychology
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course involves the study of the individual from conception to adolescence - physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Also involved in this class will be the study of researchers and the development of their theories pertaining to and affecting the growth of children in all domains.
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PSYC 245 - Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology
3 credits (3 lecture)
Using a developmental psychopathology framework, this course examines the symptoms, causes, and treatments of disorders of children and adolescents and their occurrence along multiple domains. A broad overview of the field of developmental psychology is presented followed by an examination of the major disorders of childhood and adolescence. The biopsychosocial context of youth development are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201.
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PTAP 101 - Seminar I
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course defines the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) as a member of the health care team and provides an overview of the health care delivery system. Topics covered will include: the purpose and benefits of the professional association, types of patients treated, practice settings, documentation of patient records, common medical terminology, the state practice act, malpractice and risk management.
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PTAP 105 - Seminar II
2 credits (2 lecture)
This course provides an overview of fiscal considerations for Physical Therapist Assistant, accreditation agencies, quality improvement, human resources, the historical development of Physical Therapy professions, and Standards of Ethical Conduct. Contemporary issues affecting Physical Therapy will be included. This is the final class of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and will prepare the student for employment after graduation.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 124.
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 101 and PTAP 123.
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PTAP 109 - Patient Practitioner Interaction
1 credits (1 lecture) First 11 weeks
This course focuses on communication skills for students studying healthcare. It will complement previous healthcare coursework and will enhance their self-understanding in their roles as healthcare practitioners. The students will learn effective communication across the lifespan as well as learning cultural awareness and sensitivity. Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in a health career program, with permission of the course instructor.
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 101 and PTAP 122.
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PTAP 121 - Procedures I
4 credits (2 lecture, 4 lab)
The first of four sequential courses addresses general skills such as body mechanics, infection control, gait and functional training, and therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, compression, massage, ultrasound, and electromagnetic modalities. Students will be introduced to identifying patients’ status regarding architectural barriers, environmental modifications, skin integrity and sensation, and vital signs.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 101, PTAP 135, and BIOL 131.
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PTAP 122 - Procedures II
5 credits (2 lecture, 6 lab)
The second of four sequential courses, this course focuses on the patient with orthopedic pathology. Students will learn assessment of muscle and joint function, orthopedic pathologies, and treatment intervention for each major body segment. Electrotherapeutic modalities, electrical stimulation and biofeedback, will also be included.
Corerequisite(s): BIOL 132.
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 101, PTAP 135, and PTAP 121.
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PTAP 123 - Procedures III
5 credits (3 lecture, 4 lab) First 11 weeks
The third of four sequential courses, this class will cover adult neurorehabilitation and prosthetics. Assessment and treatment activities for stroke (CVA), brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other nervous system pathologies will be covered, as well as prosthetic rehabilitation. An introduction to evidence-based practice will be included.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 230.
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 122.
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PTAP 124 - Procedures IV
5 credits (3 lecture, 4 lab) First 7 weeks
This course is the fourth of four sequential courses. Topics will include wound care, orthoses, cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, pediatrics, geriatrics, and women’s health topics. Also included will be a continuation of evidence-based practice.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 105.
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 123 and PTAP 230.
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PTAP 135 - Fundamentals of Therapeutic Exercise
2 credits (2 lecture)
The basic principles of therapeutic exercise will be presented. The students will learn fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics and relate them to the musculoskeletal structures of the human body. Both normal and pathologic states will be covered. Students will also learn the types, effects, and modulations of therapeutic exercises and activities, including stretching, strengthening, and aerobic conditioning.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 101, PTAP 121, and BIOL 131 or permission from the instructor.
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PTAP 140 - Functional Anatomy
3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This class is an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system, with particular attention paid to kinesiology, peripheral innervation, and surface assessment. The class will also cover posture and gait. Motion of the human body is studied as a basis for the recognition of abnormal movement and the potential development of musculoskeletal pathologies.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 122, BIOL 132, or permission from the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 131, PTAP 135, and PTAP 121.
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PTAP 201 - Clinical Education I
4 credits (200 clinical hours) 5 weeks
The first of three clinical experiences, this is an introductory clinical experience which will broaden the student’s perception and understanding of his/her role as a Physical Therapist Assistant. It is an early opportunity for the student to apply his/her current knowledge base under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor. The duration is 200 hours (generally five 40- hour work weeks).
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 101, PTAP 122, and BIOL 132.
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PTAP 202 - Clinical Education II
4 credits (200 clinical hours) Last 5 weeks
This is the second of three clinical experiences. This educational experience builds and integrates communication, technical, and critical-thinking skills developed during additional coursework and Clinical Education I. It will take place in a different type of clinical setting than Clinical Education I. The student will continue to broaden his/her skills as a Physical Therapist Assistant. The duration is 200 hours (generally five 40-hour weeks).
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 101, PTAP 109, PTAP 123, PTAP 201, and PTAP 230.
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PTAP 203 - Clinical Education III
6 credits (300 clinical hours) Last 8 weeks
This is the final clinical education experience, which builds on skills developed throughout the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and during Clinical Education I and II. It occurs in a different type of clinical setting than Clinical Educations I and II. Clinical Education III enables the student to integrate all areas of didactic and laboratory practice into clinical practice. The student will be able to integrate his/her health care delivery skills and become an integral member of the health care team. The duration is 300 hours (generally eight 40-hour weeks).
Prerequisite(s): PTAP 105, PTAP 124, and PTAP 202.
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PTAP 230 - Pathophysiology
4 credits (4 lecture) First 11 weeks
This course provides an overview and introduction to the pathophysiology of human disease. It will enable the student to recognize signs and symptoms of disease. Both medical and Physical Therapy interventions and considerations will be addressed. Enrollment is open to non-Physical Therapy Assistant students with permission of the course instructor.
Corerequisite(s): PTAP 123 or permission from the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 132, PTAP 101, and PTAP 122.
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SOCI 211 - Principles of Sociology
3 credits (3 lecture)
This courses is an orientation to the field of sociology dealing generally with our social institutions and their functions.
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SOCI 212 - Contemporary Social Problems
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course investigates pressing social issues and alternative solutions offered for their alleviation. Selected problems like suicide, environmental abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS will be discussed.
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SOCW 101 - Introduction to Social Work
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course provides an overview of professional social work. Students will examine the history of social work, values and ethics held in social work, practice principles, interventive methodology, as well as the generalist base of social work practice. It explores the delivery networks in the social welfare system and the commitment that social work holds to realizing social justice.
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SOCW 102 - Human Diversity
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course examines human differences. Students will develop an appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism and learn about the many histories and cultures that exist in the United States. They will come to understand the mechanisms of oppression, prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Students will also examine the impact that personal experience has on individual mechanisms of prejudice and discrimination.
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SOCW 103 - Family Violence Across the Lifespan
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course is designed to give students an overview of theory and current research in the area of family violence. Topics to be covered include physical and sexual abuse of children, child neglect, sibling abuse, spousal abuse, rape, elder abuse, abuse in gay and lesbian communities, and abuse of people with disabilities. In addition this course will examine how social service systems, including social work, education, medical professionals, and the criminal justice system are working to reduce the effects of the problem of family violence in our society.
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SOCW 104 - Child Welfare
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course focuses on the characteristics, strengths and service needs of families and children in the child welfare system. It examines and builds policy and practice skills related to family preservation services, child maltreatment, substitute care and permanency planning. The course considers family events within an ecological systems approach and works to build appreciation and sensitivity to various family forms and cultural patterns.
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SOCW 105 - Addictions
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course is an overview of historical and current definitions of chemical dependency, alcohol abuse, and process addictions. The effects of addiction on behavior, health, development, family, special populations and society will be discussed. The course will examine the scope of the problem, the nature of addictions, the cause and progression of the disease of addiction. The role of the social work profession in assessment, treatment, and prevention of addictions will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 101 or permission of instructor.
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SOCW 106 - Introduction to Social Welfare
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course introduces social policy making in the United States. The course examines the history of events and ideas that have shaped American social welfare policy from the colonial period to the present. An examination of social values, economic trends, and criminal justice decisions helps students develop an understanding of the role of the social work profession in social policy development.
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SOCW 107 - Introduction to Aging
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course provides students with an overview and better understanding of the aging process from a multidisciplinary perspective by studying theories of aging, stereotypes about aging and older adults, changes in physical health, cognition, and communal relationships. Students will examine changes in familial and social roles in the elderly and identify political and social influences on these changes.
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SOCW 201 - Social Work Processes
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course assists students in becoming competent and effective social work interviewers by teaching them specific skills. In this course, students will learn and practice the full range of communication skills necessary for beginning social work practice and use in systems of all sizes. This course addresses the purposes of communication, the principles of effective communication, and the role of the social worker in effective communication.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 101 and 102
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SOCW 202 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course introduces the normal processes of development from conception through adulthood, applying theory that is compatible with the Social Systems framework of social work education. The course serves to promote understanding of the relationship between human behavior and the social environment. It examines the factors that shape behavior and the implications of these factors for social work practice.
Prerequisite(s): SOCW 101.
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SPAN 101 - Spanish I
3 credits (3 lecture)
This is a functional course which includes the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading and writing in correct and idiomatic Spanish. Selected cultural material will be used to enhance the basic skills.
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SPAN 102 - Spanish II
3 credits (3 lecture)
This is a functional course which includes the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading and writing in correct and idiomatic Spanish. Selected cultural material will be used to enhance the basic skills. The second semester will expand upon the fundamentals of Spanish and improve proficiency.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of high school Spanish, SPAN 101, or consent of instructor.
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SPAN 201 - Spanish III
3 credits (3 lecture)
These courses are a review of the four language fundamentals through both oral and written patterns, drills, and tests. Included in the course will be the study of vocabulary peculiarities and idioms, syntax review with stress on problems in grammar, guided compositions and creative work both oral and written, and an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature from the twelfth century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102.
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SPAN 202 - Spanish IV
3 credits (3 lecture)
These courses are a review of the four language fundamentals through both oral and written patterns, drills, and tests. Included in the course will be the study of vocabulary peculiarities and idioms, syntax review with stress on problems in grammar, guided compositions and creative work both oral and written, and an introduction to Spanish and Latin American literature from the twelfth century to the present.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201.
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TECH 120 - Load Calculations
3 credits (3 lecture)
This course is a comprehensive study of the fundamentals of heat loss and gain calculations. The student will analyze environmental conditions, load factors, construction materials, and psychometric characteristics. Load calculations will be performed using the Right J for Windows computer software. Spring semester only.
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TECH 220 - HVAC System Design
3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
This course will provide students with the knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and duct system design. It explores layout and sizing of equipment, computation of cost, and job estimation. Fall semester only.
Prerequisite(s): TECH 120.
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