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Academic Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Academic Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Music Ensembles

  
  • MUSE 363 - Advanced Chamber Singers


    0-1 credit(s)
    This is an upper-division version of MUSE 163 . Upper-division options for these practical courses recognize junior and senior students’ leadership and advanced contributions to the performance process. A select mixed ensemble that performs regularly both on and off campus. Open to all students. Rehearsal and performance of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Three to five major performances per year, plus participation in choral festivals and tour on alternate years. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
    Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed).
  
  • MUSE 365 - Advanced Symphonic Band


    0-1 credit(s)
    This is an upper-division version of MUSE 165 . Upper-division options for these practical courses recognize junior and senior students’ leadership and advanced contributions to the performance process. A large instrumental ensemble open to University students, faculty, staff, and other interested members in the community. The band performs major concerts of standard wind ensemble literature each semester and for other various events. May be repeated for credit.
    Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above (60 or more completed) and high school level or better ability to play a wind or percussion instrument.

Music Lessons

  
  • MUSL 171 - Applied Music: 1st Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of credits required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 credit may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUS 171. Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one credit per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half credit, are the norm for music minors. Course credit for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
  
  • MUSL 172 - Applied Music: 2nd Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 171  with minimum grade of C 05-1.
  
  • MUSL 271 - Applied Music: 3rd Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Artistic Practice and Creative Process.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 172  with minimum grade of C.
  
  • MUSL 272 - Applied Music: 4th Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 271  with minimum grade of C.
  
  • MUSL 371 - Applied Music: 5th Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 272  with minimum grade of C 0.
  
  • MUSL 372 - Applied Music: 6th Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 371  with minimum grade of C 0.
  
  • MUSL 471 - Applied Music: 7th Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 372  with minimum grade of C 0.
  
  • MUSL 472 - Applied Music: 8th Sem Private Lessons


    0.5-1 credit(s)
    Private instruction is available on all band and orchestral instruments, piano, organ, guitar, and voice for all University students, whether they are music majors or minors or not, for an additional fee. The lesson fee is waived for music majors up to the number of required for their course of study, provided the major is declared no later than the add/drop date of the term in which the student is registered for lessons; a maximum of 1 may be waived per term; waivers are only given for the student’s primary instrument. The X71/X72 sequence of courses is proficiency-based using nationally accepted criteria for advancement through the sequence of levels. Exact course requirements will be indicated on course syllabi and determined by the instructor to best serve the student’s individual needs and experience. Music majors and minors taking private instruction are required to participate in the appropriate large ensemble for their primary instrument; and individual daily practice is required. Lessons are letter graded. Applied Music jury exams are required of all Applied Music students at the end of each semester, except MUSL 171 . Music majors and minors enrolled in Applied Music courses 271 and higher are required to perform in a Student Performance forum (student recital) each semester. Full-hour weekly lessons, earning one per semester, are the norm for music majors; half-hour lessons, earning one-half, are the norm for music minors. Course for full-hour or half-hour lessons is based on twelve lessons per semester. See the Music Department Chair for course section assignment when enrolling for Applied Music for the first time.
    Prerequisite(s): MUSL 471  with minimum grade of C 0.

Music Therapy

  
  
  • MT 190 - Introduction to Music Therapy


    2 credit(s)
    An overview of the history, theories and current practice of music therapy in various clinical settings and to the many populations served by the discipline. This course includes field observations and is open to all students and professions interested in learning more about the field.
  
  
  • MT 290 - Clinical Processes in Music Therapy 1


    2 credit(s)
    This course serves as an overview of the therapeutic use of music and is an introduction to the music therapy clinical process with cases that illustrate clinical competencies contained in the AMTA Professional Competencies document. Assessment, treatment planning, clinical observation, data collection, session design, evaluation and documentation will be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 190 , MUS 111 , amd MUS 112 
  
  • MT 294 - Music Therapy Practicum 1


    1 credit(s)
    Supervised field experience co-facilitating sessions with children. In addition to clinical work, students participate in a weekly on-campus seminar.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 190 
  
  • MT 295 - Independent Study


    See department for details. Independent study contract required.
  
  • MT 296 - Music Therapy Practicum 2


    1 credit(s)
    Supervised field experience facilitating sessions with physically challenged clients. In addition to clinical work, students participate in a weekly on-campus seminar.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 294 
  
  
  • MT 390 - Clinical Processes in Music Therapy 2


    2 credit(s)
    This course will continue deepening the scope of knowledge surrounding the clinical processes. Assessment, observation, goals and objectives, data collection, evaluation and documentation will be reviewed. A variety of musical skills and techniques for the design and implementation of music therapy will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 290 
  
  • MT 391 - Theory & Practice With Children


    2 credit(s)
    Study of methods and techniques in music therapy with children with disabilities and the disorders and treatment methods utilized with children and adolescents. Students will learn the developmental patterns of infants, children, and adolescents, combined with strategies to foster coping skills and improvement.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 290 
  
  • MT 392 - Theory & Practice With Adults


    2 credit(s)
    Clinical strategies/approaches/competencies in exceptionality relevant to work with adult psychiatric patients and older adults. Developmental theories of adulthood, ethical considerations, psychotherapeutic models and their relationship to music therapy clinical practice will be addressed.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 391 
  
  • MT 394 - Music Therapy Practicum 3


    1 credit(s)
    Supervised field experience facilitating sessions with emotionally challenged adults. In addition to clinical work, students participate in a weekly on-campus seminar.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 296 
  
  • MT 395 - Independent Study


    See department for details. Independent study contract required.
  
  • MT 396 - Music Therapy Practicum 4


    1 credit(s)
    Supervised field experience facilitating sessions with clients of student’s preference in preparation of internship population. In addition to clinical work, students participate in a weekly on-campus seminar.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 394 
  
  
  • MT 475 - Internship


    See department for details. Internship contract required.
  
  • MT 491 - Psychology of Music


    4 credit(s)
    An in-depth study of the psychological foundations of musical behavior including human response to music, music preference and ability, psycho-acoustical parameters, and research in the field.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 150  MT 190  recommended.
  
  • MT 493 - Research in Music Therapy


    4 credit(s)
    Experiences in reading, interpreting and creating ideas for qualitative and quantitative research. Interpretation of statistical analysis is also expected in this course.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 491 
  
  • MT 494 - Clinical/Prof Issues in Music Therapy


    1 credit(s)
    This senior capstone course covers issues and trends in the field and prepares the student for the music therapy internship. Reimbursement, marketing, grant writing, the development of a music therapy business proposal and a professional presentation are course highlights.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 394 
  
  • MT 495 - Independent Study


    See department for details. Independent study contract required.
  
  • MT 496 - Improv & Songwriting for Music Therapy


    2 credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide improvisatory and songwriting skills for use in the clinical setting. Students will develop musical and interactive skills and will practice leadership and facilitation skills as related to improvisation and songwriting with clients.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 296 
  
  • MT 499 - Clinical Internship


    2 credit(s)
    A supervised 6-9 month internship at an AMTA approved site or a University Affiliated Internship site is a graduation requirement and culminates in the eligibility to sit for the national examination administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapy.
    Prerequisite(s): MT 396  

Occupational Therapy

  
  • OTD 500 - Foundations of Occupation & OT I


    4 credit(s)
    Students explore OT history, philosophy, use of theory to guide practice, developing skills to analyze the person-environment-occupation interaction, therapeutic communication, interview skills, and the role of occupation in the delivery of OT services as well as the relationship between occupational science and OT and an introduction to occupational justice. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 505 - Foundations of Occupation & OT II


    4 credit(s)
    Students continue to study aspects of occupation and occupational therapy begun in OTD 500 , but with more depth and synthesis with concurrent coursework. Lab provides opportunities for skill development and application of theoretical concepts to practice. Lecture/lab.
  
  • OTD 510 - Human Movement for Occupation


    3 credit(s)
    Students explore human movement as it is applied to engagement in everday occupation and occupational therapy practice. Content will focus on anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics with application in context of activity and movement analysis, and how person factors and activity demands interact with occupational performance. (2 lecture, 1 lab).
  
  • OTD 515 - Neuroscience for Occu Performance


    3 credit(s)
    Students explore and apply the basic concepts of cell neuroscience, principles of systems neuroscience, and fundamentals of the development of the nervous system and the relationship to engagement in and performance of occupations.
  
  • OTD 520 - Doc Exp Intern & Capstone: Introduction


    1 credit(s)
    Preparation for the professional responsibilities of the OT Doctorate which culminates in the DEI & Capstone.
  
  • OTD 521 - Doc Exp Intern & Capstone: Exploration


    1 credit(s)
    Guided exploration of areas for the DEI and capstone.
  
  • OTD 522 - Clinical Practice Partnership


    1-3 credit(s)
    Provides clinical experience in a faculty directed practice partnership, with opportunities for interprofessional teamwork. Differentiated learning and plan for evaluation is developed with faculty. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • OTD 530 - OT Process-Adults:Psychosoc Challenge I


    3 credit(s)
    Students learn evaluation and intervention strategies to promote participation in daily life for adults experiencing psychosocial conditions. Students develop understanding and application of frames of reference to address psychosocial issues affecting participation in occupations and in society, and explore the lived experience of people with mental health conditions related to occupational justice. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 535 - OT Process-Adult Psychosoc Challeges II


    3 credit(s)
    Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life with adults experiencing psychosocial conditions. Includes understanding and application of frames of reference to address psychosocial issues affecting participation in occupations in relation to the social construct of disability and resulting occupational injustices. Associated lab experiences provide opportunities for more advanced practice and application. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 550 - Level IA Fieldwork


    2 credit(s)
    This is a full-time fieldwork experience in a practice setting. Students will observe occupational therapy practice in a setting to support and expand their knowledge acquired in first semester course work. This fieldwork will also provide context for the next semester’s coursework. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 552 - Level IB Fieldwork


    1 credit(s)
    Part-time fieldwork experience in settings in which the students focus on psychosocial factors that influence occupation. This course bridges classroom to practice experiences to develop student critical reasoning about the occupational therapy process. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 570 - OT Process-Adult Physical Challenges


    4 credit(s)
    Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life with adults experiencing physical conditions. Includes understanding and application of frames of reference to address sensorimotor issues affecting participation in occupations and in society through concepts of occupational justice. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 581 - Evidence-Based Practice I


    3 credit(s)
    Analysis and synthesis of professional literature focused on quantitative research methods. Development of professional skills for evidence-based practice, ethics of research, and designing scholarly studies.
    Offered: Offered in Spring.

  
  • OTD 610 - Practitioner As Educator


    3 credit(s)
    Students explore the role of practitioner as educator, education theory, current technological tools, and effective teaching strategies to develop optimal learning experiences with application in academic and community practice settings.
  
  • OTD 620 - OT Process with Children


    4 credit(s)
    Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life with younger children through age 5. Focus on child biopsychosocial development, family-centered approaches, and application of OT services. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 625 - OT Process-Older Children & Adolescents


    4 credit(s)
    Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life with children and adolescents, ages 5-18. Application of human development and OT frames of reference to guide the OT process while exploring range of pediatric OT practice settings. Includes examination of relevant occupational justice concepts and issues affecting adolescents & families. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 630 - Community Based Practice I


    3 credit(s)
    Students build knowledge and experience in developing programs and services in settings where clients seek to promote, maintain, or regain occupational function. Using systems analysis, students apply health promotion strategies to work with organizations and populations as the primary client. Lecture/Seminar/Community experience.
  
  • OTD 631 - Community Based Practice II


    3 credit(s)
    Students learn and apply program development processes to assume leadership roles of consultant, entrepreneur, and advocate within health and social services. Evidence-based theory is used to address pragmatic, ethical, and legal factors and promote beneficial change within current systems. Lecture/Seminar/Community experience.
    Prerequisite(s): OTD 630 
  
  • OTD 640 - Mgmt of Occupational Therapy Services


    3 credit(s)
    Students apply the basic management principles to occupational therapy services and personnel development in the context of clinical services, organizational health care systems, economic realities, and regulatory standards.
  
  • OTD 645 - Cultural Humility & Occupational Therapy


    2 credit(s)
     Development of intentional relationships and therapeutic use of self to address culture, diversity, and inclusion across settings.
    Offered: Offered in Fall.

  
  • OTD 654 - Level IC Fieldwork


    1 credit(s)
    Part-time experience focusing on human development. This course bridges classroom to practice experiences to develop student critical reasoning about the changes in occupational engagement in the childhood years. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 656 - Level ID Fieldwork


    1 credit(s)
    Part-time experience in settings focusing on human development within adult years. This course bridges classroom to practice experiences to develop student critical reasoning about occupational engagement in the adult population. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 660 - Competencies for OT Practice


    3 credit(s)
    Refining essential entry level competencies across practice settings in preparation for Level II fieldwork. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 670 - OT Process: Adult: Neurological


    4 credit(s)
    Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for adults experiencing neurological conditions. Includes further exploration and application of neurological sciences and incorporating principles of motor learning and neurorehabilitation concepts and practices. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 675 - OT Process with Older Adults


    4 credit(s)
    Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for older adults. Includes understanding of lifespan development, focusing on how the aging process affects participation in daily roles and occupations, occupational justice, and application of health and wellness promotion for older adults. Lecture/Lab.
  
  • OTD 681 - Evidence-Based Practice II


    3 credit(s)
    Analysis and synthesis of professional literature focused on qualitative research methods. Continued development of professional skills for evidence-based practice, ethics of research, and designing scholarly studies.
    Offered: Offered in Summer.

  
  • OTD 691 - Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan


    2 credit(s)
    OT Process: Apply assistive technology to foster participation and health across the life span and across settings.
  
  • OTD 699 - Independent Study


    1-12 credit(s)
    Intended for advanced independent study in individually designed topic. A method of learning and plan for evaluation must be filed and approved before registration for independent study work to proceed. Independent study contract required.
  
  • OTD 710 - Leadership Advocacy & Ethics


    3 credit(s)
    Exploration and application of advanced theories of leadership, advocacy, and ethics in healthcare in relation to current and future practice settings. Students develop and apply ethical practices to lead change, improve quality, and resolve conflicts. Through development of a collaborative project and presentation, the student integrates learning into the leadership journey of transformation and realization. Local, national, and global health issues will be examined through an occupational justice framework in the context of social, cultural, genetic, economic, gender, and health-system influences on health and health policy.
  
  • OTD 720 - Advances in OT Practice


    3 credit(s)
    Students examine current trends in OT practice and the profession and the theoretical and evidential foundations supporting these innovations by applying relevant approaches to practice.
  
  • OTD 750 - Level IIA Fieldwork


    12 credit(s)
    Full-time experiential learning for the application of theory and skills to practice. Application of knowledge from the classroom and practice settings simultaneously with guidance from faculty and community fieldwork educators. First of Two Level II Fieldwork Experiences. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 752 - Level IIB Fieldwork


    12 credit(s)
    Full-time experiential learning for the application of theory and skills to practice. Application of knowledge from the classroom and practice settings simultaneously with guidance from faculty and community fieldwork educators. Second of two Level II Fieldwork Experiences. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 756 - Level IID Elective Fieldwork


    2-12 credit(s)
    Optional fieldwork in which student arranges special mentorship and experience in specialized setting or area in which student seeks additional fieldwork education. Additional fee required. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 771 - Doct Exp Intern & Capstone: Proposal


    1 credit(s)
    Structured, focused development of DEI and capstone proposal.
  
  • OTD 772 - Doct Exp Intern & Capstone: Scholarship


    1 credit(s)
    Investigation of resources to support the DEI and capstone proposal.
  
  • OTD 773 - Doct Exp Intern & Capstone: Partnership


    1 credit(s)
    Confirmation of DEI and capstone collaboration.
  
  • OTD 774 - Doct Exp Intern & Capstone: Management


    1 credit(s)
    Finalize DEI and capstone administrative requirements.
  
  • OTD 780 - Scholarship & EBP III


    3 credit(s)
    Students apply an evidence-based approach to case studies based on students’ experiences during their completed Level II fieldwork rotations to further develop the professional reasoning process of applying scientific evidence to decision-making in practice, and build skill in scholarly writing.
  
  • OTD 785 - Capstone Project


    4 credit(s)
    Mentored project as culmination of clinical doctoral education. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OTD 850 - Doctoral Experiential Internship (DEI)


    16 credit(s)
    Experiential opportunity for students to learn, practice, and apply knowledge from the classroom and practice settings at a higher level than prior fieldwork. Pass/No Pass.

Optometry

  
  • OPT 500 - Basic Science for Optometry


    2.5 credit(s)
    Principles of genetics, general biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology; and their application to ocular diseases.
  
  • OPT 500L - Lab-Basic Science for Optometry


    Case studies and hand-on laboratory designed to supplement lecture material from OPT 500 .
  
  • OPT 500R - Remediation: Basic Science Optometry


    0 credit(s)
    Remediation exam for OPT 500 .
  
  • OPT 501 - Geometric and Physical Optics I


    3 credit(s)
    This course is the first of a two-semester sequence that provides an introduction to optics. Topics in this semester include laws of light propagation, thin lenses and prisms, spherocylindrical lenses, single spherical refracting interfaces, thick lenses, and angular magnification. Emphasis is placed on applications such as lens models of the eye and optical instruments.
  
  • OPT 501L - Lab-Geometric and Physical Optics I


    Hands-on laboratory that supplements the lecture material from OPT 501 .
  
  • OPT 501R - Remediation: Geometric & Physical Optics I


    0 credit(s)
    Remediation exam for OPT 501 .
  
  • OPT 502 - Geometric and Physical Optics II


    3 credit(s)
    This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides an introduction to optics. Topics in this semester include mirrors, stops and pupils, aberrations, optical energy, absorption, electromagnetic waves, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Emphasis is placed on applications such as lens models of the eye, optical instruments, antireflection coatings, and visual acuity.
  
  • OPT 502L - Lab-Geometric and Physical Optics II


    Hands-on laboratory that supplements the lecture material from OPT 502 .
  
  • OPT 503 - Physiological Optics


    4 credit(s)
    This course covers the optics of the uncorrected and corrected eye, photometry, and an introduction to binocular vision.
  
  • OPT 503L - Lab - Physiological Optics


    Hands-on laboratory that supplements lecture material from OPT 503 .
  
  • OPT 516 - Patient Care I


    0.5 credit(s)
    This course provides an orientation to the optometric profession and the College’s clinical curriculum. Includes observation and participation in clinical care. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OPT 516L - Clinic-Patient Care I


    0 credit(s)
    Clinical experience designed to supplement lecture material from OPT 516  .
    Corequisite(s): OPT 516  
  
  • OPT 516R - Remediation: Patient Care I


    0 credit(s)
    Remediation exam for OPT 516 .
  
  • OPT 517 - Patient Care II


    0.5 credit(s)
    This seminar course provides orientation to different modes of optometric practice. Includes observation and participation in clinical care. Pass/No Pass.
  
  • OPT 517L - Clinic-Patient Care II


    0 credit(s)
    Clinical experience designed to supplement lecture material from OPT 517  .
    Corequisite(s): OPT 517  
  
  • OPT 530 - Biomed Ethics I


    0.25 credit(s)
    The first in a series of courses to help students recognize ethical/professionalism dilemmas, how to manage, and who to consult, if needed. The primary focus of the content will be on topics surrounding “personal ethics.” Dilemmas and issues involving academic standards, personal conduct both inside and outside the academic environment will be raised.
  
  • OPT 531 - Ocular Anat Phys and Biochem


    3 credit(s)
    The gross anatomy, fine structure, histology, physiology and embryology of the globe and adnexa, as well as ocular biochemistry. Laboratory topics are coordinated with the lecture material. VSC 521  
  
  • OPT 531L - Lab-Ocular Anat Phys Biochem


    Hands-on laboratory that supplements lecture material from OPT 531 .
  
  • OPT 531R - Remediation: Ocular Anat, Phys and Biochem


    0 credit(s)
    Remediation exam for OPT 531 .
  
  • OPT 532 - Anatomy of the Visual System


    3 credit(s)
    Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the orbit, extraocular muscles, and lacrimal system. Ocular circulation and sensory, motor, and autonomic innervation of the visual system; visual pathways and visual field defects, pupillary innervation and pupil defects. Laboratory topics are coordinated with the lecture material. VSC 522  
  
  • OPT 532L - Lab-Anatomy of the Visual System


    This hands-on laboratory that supplements lecture material from OPT 532 .
  
  • OPT 533 - Ocular Diseases I


    3 credit(s)
    This course covers the epidemiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases of the eyelids and adnexa, conjunctiva, cornea, and lacrimal system.
  
  • OPT 533L - Lab-Ocular Diseases I


    This hands-on laboratory that supplements lecture material from OPT 533 . Laboratory includes techniques for the detection, assessment, and treatment of ocular diseases associated with these structures of the eye.
  
  • OPT 535 - Functional Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology


    3 credit(s)
    This course will introduce you to gross and microscopic anatomy of the brain and spinal cord. Emphasis will be on learning the vasculature, blood-brain barriers, cerebrospinal fluid, central control mechanisms, neurology of the extraocular muscles, and vestibular and cerebellar functions. While learning the anatomical components are necessary for basic understanding, this course will also point out clinical implications of dysfunction in the structures discussed.
  
  • OPT 535R - Remediation: Functional Neuroanatomy & Neurobiology


    0 credit(s)
    Remediation exam for OPT 535 .
  
  • OPT 537 - Systemic Disease I


    3 credit(s)
    This course is the first semester of a two-semester course that covers the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management (including pharmaceutical) of the major disorders and diseases affecting the body. The course will include discussions on inflammatory disorders, endocrine disorders, renal disease, rheumatologic disorders, oncology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders, neurologic disorders, headaches, psychiatric disorders, GI and liver disorders, infectious disorders, dermatology, urgent care, and domestic violence.
  
  • OPT 540 - Essentials of Medical Pharmacology I


    1 credit(s)
    First of a three semester course.  The objective of the course is to teach students essential concepts in medical pharmacology including ocular pharmacology. Foundation of pharmacology is the emphasis in the first part of course. Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination are discussed in addition to mechanisms of drug action. Introduction toautonomic nervous system and its pharmacology is also covered. Selected agents and classes of agents are studied in detail.
  
  • OPT 540R - Remediation: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology I


    0 credit(s)
    Remediation exam for OPT 540 .
 

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