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Nursing |
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NU 440P - Leadership Practicum 2-3 Credits
This practicum is designed to prepare the RN student to apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of safe, high quality nursing care, healthcare team coordination, and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. Students will apply concepts of quality and safety using outcome measures to identify clinical questions and describe the process of changing current practice. Students choose the venue of the practicum with assistance from the instructor. Pre- or Co-requisite: NU 401. Must be taken in the semester the student intends to graduate.
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Philosophy |
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PL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits
Philosophy is the art of wondering. This course will seek to discover the meaning of the good life through questioning and critical reasoning. Some topics include: the meaning of death, beauty, love, technology, God, the self, and knowledge.
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PL 105 - Logic 3 Credits
The application of logical principles, techniques of critical thought and argumentation to the needs of everyday life. Emphasis on assessing the legitimacy of arguments, detecting common fallacies, evaluating evidence, and improving skills in reasoning.
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PL 201 - Ethics 3 Credits
This course raises questions about the meaning of good and bad human behavior. It is an investigation into the meaning of the human identity and how one who is faithful to this identity behaves. Some topics: the human identity, methods of ethical reasoning, the good, war, sex, drugs, relationships, business ethics, medical ethics, justice. Both interpersonal and structural ethics will be explored.
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PL 380 - The Western Political Tradition 3 Credits
This course provides students with a study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government - democracy especially. The course explores these issues and other concepts of political thought, drawing on major works in the Western tradition including Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Paine, and Tocqueville. Lecture/discussion format in a reading and writing intensive course. (This course may also be taken as PS 380 .)
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PT 100 - Terminology for Physical Rehabilitation 1 Credit
This course is designed as a pathway to mastery of medical prefixes, suffixes, and root terms related to the human body systems, emphasizing the skeletal, muscular and neurological systems. Additional course content includes medical abbreviations common to physical medicine and basic rules and formats for documenting in the medical record.
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PT 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Principles 2 Credits
In this course, the student is educated on the history and purpose of physical therapy as a profession and the roles and scope of practice of physical therapy personnel in the delivery of health care. The students will be introduced to the health care delivery system, health care ethics, documentation, and communication skills.
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PT 102 - Basic Principles of Physical Therapy Lab 1 Credit
Through laboratory practice, the student will learn basic patient care activities and specific physical therapy procedures including the measurement of vital signs, mobility tests and training, use of assistive devices, and the basic principles of physical therapy management. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and may be scheduled in addition to laboratory class.
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PT 113 - Physical Agents 2 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
The students will learn theory on pain and its management, the relationship of skin integrity and physical agents, physiological responses and physical agents, and the theory and application of thermal agents, external compression, massage, and mechanical traction. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and may be scheduled in addition to laboratory class. Prerequisites: BL 201 , PT 100 , PT 110 .
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PT 114 - Clinical Kinesiology 2 Lecture / 4 Lab / 4 Credits
Clinical Kinesiology involves principles of physics, anatomy and physiology as applied to the human body for study of normal and abnormal movements. Understanding human body movements is a foundation for physical therapy treatment of movement disorders. The student will be competent in the techniques of measuring joint motion and muscle strength through manual testing. Study of the normal gait cycle, common gait deviations and gait training is included. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and may be scheduled in addition to laboratory class. Prerequisites: BL 202 , PT 100 , PT 110 .
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PT 116 - Human Diseases 3 Credits
The student is introduced to human diseases in the format of description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Diseases are presented by human system with additional sections on infectious diseases, neoplasia, congenital diseases, the immune process and pharmacology as relevant to the rehabilitation professions. The inflammatory process is reviewed and related to clinical treatment. Prerequisites: BL 202 , PT 100 , PT 110 .
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PT 161 - Clinical Education I 130 Hours / 1 Credit
Clinical Education I is a course in an affiliated physical therapy clinic. Under the supervision of a clinical instructor, the student performs physical therapist assistant patient care activities included in PT 110 , PT 113 , PT 114 , and PT 220 . The student observes various clinical activities. Students are responsible for transportation to assigned clinical sites. Prerequisites: BL 202 , PT 100 , PT 110 , PT 113 .
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PT 215 - Principles of Conditioning 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
This course consists of the study of basic human anatomy, bio mechanics, exercise physiology, and principles of conditioning. Throughout this course students will design and implement a safe and effective fitness program that meets the needs of various populations. This course may be taken a HLTW 215
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PT 220 - Therapeutic Exercise 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
Through lecture and laboratory instruction the student learns to administer therapeutic exercise. Content includes the exercise categories of range of motion, resistive, flexibility and mobilization. Within each category different forms such as active, passive, facilitation and inhibition are studied and applied to various pathologies and body segments. Content includes sections on obstetric, pulmonary, aerobic, and work hardening exercise. The presence and stage of inflammation and its relationship to therapeutic exercise is emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and may be scheduled in addition to laboratory class. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BL 202 , PT 100 , PT 110 , PT 113 .
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PT 235 - Rehabilitation 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
Applying previously learned material, this course will focus on specific examination and intervention techniques for a variety of conditions, including amputation, wounds, and spinal cord injury. The course also explores women’s health, ergonomics, and industrial rehab. Rehabilitation programs, including indications and contraindications, are explained and applied to patient cases. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and may be scheduled in addition to laboratory class. Prerequisites: PT 114 , PT 116 , PT 161 , PT 220 .
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PT 236 - Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions 1 Lecture / 2 Lab / 2 Credits
Principles of physical therapy learned in previous and concurrent courses are the foundation to this cardiopulmonary clinical application course. Rehabilitation programs for various disabilities are explained and application practiced. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and scheduled in addition to laboratory class. Prerequisites: BL 201 , BL 202 , PT 100 , PT 110 , PT 113 , PT 114 , PT 116 , PT 161 , PT 220 .
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PT 238 - Management of Orthopedic Conditions 1 Lecture / 2 Lab / 2 Credits
Principles of physical therapy learned in previous and concurrent courses are the foundation to this orthopedic clinical application course. Rehabilitation programs for various disabilities are explained and application practiced. Laboratory skill competency checks are mandatory and scheduled in addition to laboratory class. Prerequisites: BL 201 , BL 202 , PT 100 , PT 110 , PT 113 , PT 114 , PT 116 , PT 161 , PT 220 .
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PT 241 - Clinical Education II 250 Hours / 2 Credits
Clinical Education II is a course in an affiliated physical therapy clinic. Under the supervision of a clinical instructor, the student performs physical therapist assistant patient care activities contained in the curriculum and participates in clinic operation activities. The student observes various medical and allied health activities. Students are responsible for transportation to assigned clinical sites. Prerequisites: PT 220 , PT 236 , PT 238 , PT 270 .
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PT 251 - Clinical Education III 250 Hours / 2 Credits
Clinical Education III is a full-time course in an affiliated physical therapy clinic. Under the supervision of a clinical instructor, the student performs physical therapist assistant patient care activities contained in the curriculum and participates in clinic operation activities. The student observes various medical and allied health activities. Students are responsible for transportation to assigned clinical sites. Prerequisites: PT 220 , PT 236 , PT 238 , PT 270 .
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PT 260 - Professional Issues 1 Credit
This course is devoted to professional issues, employment issues, and current healthcare topics impacting the clinical practice of the physical therapist assistant. Prerequisite: PT 161 .
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PT 270 - Neurology in Physical Therapy 2 Lecture / 4 Lab / 4 Credits
This course consists of the study of the nervous system including basic neuroanatomy, sensory and motor systems, neurodevelopmental sequence, reflexes and selected neurological disabilities commonly seen in the field of physical therapy. Emphasis is on the etiology, pathology, and clinical picture of diseases and appropriate physical therapy interventions. Prerequisites: PT 114 , PT 116 , PT 161 , PT 220 .
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PT 280 - Program/NPTAE Review 1 Lecture / 0 Lab / 1 Credits
Students are taken through the process of review of physical therapist assistant (PTA) academic curriculum content, study skills, strategies for success, and development of a timetable for study in preparation for taking the mandatory National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) after graduation from the PTA program. Prerequisites: PT 114 , PT 116 , PT 161 , PT 220 .
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Physics |
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PHYS 103 - Applied Physics 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
An introduction to the basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, waves, sound electricity and matter. Laboratory will involve the application of these principles. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or equivalent. This course is offered every spring.
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PHYS 105 - Physics I 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
Introduction to the physical principle of motion; kinematics, forces, energy, momentum and its application to the human system. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or equivalent. This course is offered every fall.
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PHYS 106 - Physics II 3 Lecture / 2 Lab / 4 Credits
The principles of fluids, thermodynamics, molecular bases of matter, waves, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, bioelectronics, instrumentation, quantum and relativistic physics, nuclear physics and solid-state physics will be presented. Prerequisite: PHYS 105 . This course is offered every spring.
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Political Science |
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PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview and basic understanding of the modern academic discipline of political science. The course reviews different scholarly methods and the major intellectual controversies among scholars of political science. Students will develop a practical working knowledge of facts and ideas that can be applied to political problems in our time.
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PS 203 - American National Government 3 Credits
The basic principles underlying the formation and function of the American government in its legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
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PS 211 - Comparative Politics 3 Credits
This course is a comparative study of politics and governments which includes the analytical frameworks for studies of politics and governmental institutions.
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PS 235 - History and Politics of Epidemic Disease 3 Credits
This course is a wide ranging political/cultural/social study of disease in history and how disease (especially epidemic diseases) reflected their times and shaped political responses. This course may be taken as HS 235 .
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PS 240 - International Relations 3 Credits
Discusses current theories of international relations, basic elements of contemporary international politics, the role of nationalism, the super power, the ascendancy of the minor powers, decolonization, balance of power, disarmament, and techniques of traditional and multilateral diplomacy.
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PS 281 - Special Topics in Political Science 1-3 Credits
This course examines topics which are outside of the existing curriculum. Courses provide an opportunity to explore topics pertinent in the discipline of Political Science. Given that this course is a variable credit course (1-3 credits) it may be repeated up to six (6) credits without repeating a given topic.
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PS 305 - History and Politics of Latin America 3 Credits
This course briefly examines regional Pre-Columbian civilizations and explores the history and politics of what followed with colonial domination, nationalist movements, and the search for modern political identities. The cultural intersection of history and politics will shape the study of this region. (This course may be taken as HS 305 .)
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PS 315 - History and Politics of the Far East 3 Credits
This course surveys Asian civilization from China’s classical period to the present. By emphasizing cultural, political, and historical developments in Japan and China, the course explores the dramatic impact this region has had on world history and politics. (This course may be taken as HS 315 .)
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PS 340 - Comparative Political Economy 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of comparative political economy. Comparative political economy - a sub-discipline of comparative politics - seeks to explore the effects of political institutions on economic structure, policy and performance. Specifically, we examine the similarities and differences between political economic systems through a cross-national lens. Our goal is to identify and explain how variation in political choices, and political institutional design, can lead to economic variation across countries. Prerequisites: PS 211 or PS 240 .
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PS 366 - Bureaucracy/Public Policy and Administration 3 Credits
This course is a comparative study of politics and governments which includes the analytical frameworks for studies of politics and governmental institutions.
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PS 375 - Political Violence and Terrorism 3 Credits
This course explores the political theory and practice of terrorism and expansion of terrorist activity from the nineteenth century to present times.
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PS 380 - The Western Political Tradition 3 Credits
This course provides students with a study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government - democracy especially. The course explores these issues and other concepts of political thought, drawing on major works in the Western tradition including Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Paine, and Tocqueville. Lecture/discussion format in a reading and writing intensive course. (This course may also be taken as PL 380 .)
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PS 381 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 Credits
This course examines topics which are outside of the existing curriculum. Courses provide an opportunity for in-depth study of topics pertinent in the discipline of Political Science. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisites: PS 101 and PS 203 or PS 240 or instructor permission.
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PS 403 - Gender and Politics 3 Credits
This course examines the multiple and shifting relationships between gender and political institutions, processes, and culture. The basic question of the course is to consider how our conceptions of gender are imbedded in relationships of power.
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PS 410 - U.S. Foreign Policy 3 Credits
The formulation and implementation of contemporary U.S. foreign policy, as well as a critical analysis of selected problems of U.S. foreign policy.
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PS 415 - History and Politics of Russia 3 Credits
This course surveys Russian history since the 1905 Revolution. Examining both continuity and change from Tsarist Russia through the Soviet system to the present rebirth of Russia. The course focuses on political changes and to the transformation that have occurred in Russian culture. (This course may be taken as HS 415 .)
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PS 425 - The Presidency 3 Credits
An examination of the U.S. presidency in historical and contemporary perspective: nomination and electoral politics and the President’s place in policymaking, administrations, and public opinion.
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PS 435 - The Judicial Process and the United States Supreme Court 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of American Judicial Process Students will learn the structures and functions of the judicial system through a neo-institutionalist approach. Specifically, the course will examine judicial process, decision-making processes, major participants, actors, and stakeholders, policy making, judicial behavior, and the impact of judicial decisions. Prerequisite: PS 203 .
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PS 440 - The Legislative Process 3 Credits
Legislative politics are one of the basic processes of modern government. This course focuses on one legislature, the United States Congress, because of its importance in American politics.
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PS 450 - History/Political Science Internship 1-3 Credits
An internship which allows the student to gain practical experience in a workplace related to history or political science. The student has the opportunity to apply ideas learned in the classroom to actual practice. This is a variable credit course that may be repeated up to six (6) credit hours. (This course may also be taken as HS 450 .)
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PS 481 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 Credits
This course examines topics which are outside of the existing curriculum. Courses provide an opportunity for deeper study of a single topic pertinent in the discipline of Political Science. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisites: PS 101 and PS 203 or instructor permission.
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Psychology |
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PY 101 - General Psychology 3 Credits
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, theories, research, and methods used in psychology, particularly those in its major subfields: biological, clinical, cognitive, counseling, developmental, personality, and social. It is also promotes thinking critically and communicating effectively about the material and applying it to best serve themselves and others. Prerequisite: None
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PY 102 - Human Growth and Development 3 Credits
This course is designed to explore the well-established knowledge about the development process in humans throughout the stages of life. Emphasis is placed on the major theories concerning growth in various aspects of life: cognitive, social, personality, physical and moral development. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 202 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
This course seeks to provide the student with general knowledge of the field of human abnormal behavior. Students are introduced to the discipline through a study of its history and a review of the major psychological theories. Emphasis is placed on objective assessment techniques designed to help the course participant differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive human behavior. Special attention is given to causation, clinical picture, and therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 203 - Psychology of Infant Development 3 Credits
This course analyzes the development of the infant from conception through the toddler years. The interrelatedness of physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, language, social and emotional development will be discussed. Observations of infants and toddlers related to developmental expectancies will be conducted. Current findings and their implications for parenting, programming, and care will be analyzed. Observations in the field are required for this course. Observations require appropriate clearances. (This course may also be taken as ED 203 .)
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PY 204 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 Credits
This course examines theory and research on biological, cognitive, and social/emotional development from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on application of course concepts to real-world contexts. Prohibited Course: ED 225 .
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PY 206 - Psychology of Exceptional Children 3 Credits
This course is intended to build a strong foundation for understanding the needs of children in the early childhood years who have disabilities. Students will learn the components of a systematic approach to early intervention that involves various professionals and appropriate, inclusive strategies. Observations in the field are required for this course. Observations require appropriate clearances. Prerequisite: ED 225 or PY 102 or PY 204 , Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Request for Criminal Record Clearance and FBI General Criminal History Record for Criminal (Fingerprinting). (This course may also be taken as ED 206 .)
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PY 207 - Adult Development 3 Credits
This course examines theory and research on biological, cognitive, and social/emotional development from adulthood through death. Emphasis is placed on application of course concepts to real-world contexts.
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PY 221 - Educational Psychology 3 Credits
Focuses on psycho-educational theories which explain the teaching/learning process. Applications of various learning theories are discussed. Observations in the field are required for this course. Observations require appropriate clearances. Prerequisite: All Education courses have the following Prerequisite: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Request for Criminal Record Clearance and FBI General Criminal History Record for Criminal (Fingerprinting).
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PY 240 - Social Psychology 3 Credits
This course surveys the pure and applied scientific literature that examines how people think about, influence, and relate to each other. Topics include conformity, obedience, aggression, altruism, attitudes, persuasion, and other topics relevant to social behavior. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 270 - Research Design & Analysis I 3 Credits
This laboratory course will require students to understand, design, conduct, interpret, evaluate, and communicate psychological research with an emphasis on basic concepts, ethics, and non-experimental methodology. Prerequisites: PY 101 and MATH 220 .
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PY 271 - Research Design & Analysis II 3 Credits
This laboratory course is a continuation of PY 270 and will require students to understand, design, conduct, interpret, evaluate, and communicate psychological research with an emphasis on experimental methodology. Prerequisites: PY 101 , MATH 220 , and PY 270 .
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PY 281 - Special Topics in Psychology 1-3 Credit
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Psychology courses. It designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. Given that this course is a variable credit course (1-3 credits) if may be repeated up to six (6) credits without repeating a given topic.
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PY 302 - Health Psychology 3 Credits
This course seeks to present the field of health psychology and the special contribution psychological principles applied in an adaptive manner make to holistic (mental and physical) health. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 305 - Psychology of Stress & Coping 3 Credits
This course will present the fundamental psychological concepts related to stress and stress related disorders. The relationships of stress to disease and methods for individual coping with stress are presented. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 306H - The Self and Beyond I: Psychology and Spirituality 3 Credits
This course adopts a cross-disciplinary approach to studying the question of the self in light of both traditional spirituality and modern psychology. Texts from both the religious perspective and the perspective of psychology will be examined to illuminate the nature of myths, spirituality, transcendental experiences, religious practices, and other relevant topics. Prerequisite: EN 111H . (This course may also be taken as RS 306H )
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PY 307H - The Self and Beyond II: Psychology and Spirituality 3 Credits
This course will focus on Christian spirituality and, more specifically, it will look at the literary form of the spiritual autobiography as a way to gain insight into this tradition. The presupposition is that spirituality is that which drives human beings to make life choices and that Christian spirituality originates out of the attempt to make sense of the Biblical tradition in one’s own life. It should be clear, then, that spirituality is about the very question of the self, i.e., the construction of one’s self through life choices. It should also be clear that spirituality is intimately connected to psychology, if we understand this to be the factors (genetic, biological, environmental, etc.) which influence the way a person thinks about him- or herself. Prerequisite: PY 306H or RS 306H . (This course may also be taken as RS 307H )
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PY 310 - Drugs and Human Behavior 3 Credits
A survey course designed to provide the student with theoretical knowledge of psychological and environmental variables pertaining to psychoactive drugs and their impact on human behavior. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 314 - Community Mental Health Psychology 3 Credits
Examines the history and development of community-based mental health policy from its beginnings to its present day manifestation. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 320 - Cognitive Psychology 3 Credits
The primary objective of this course is to explore aspects of cognitive psychology. Topics include: theories of learning and memory, the neural basis of cognition, perception, attention, pattern recognition, mental representations, thinking, language, and intelligence. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 322 - Tests and Measurements 3 Credits
The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to psychological tests and measurements and their uses in clinical, industrial, and educational settings. Topics covered include: test classification, special populations, psychometric principles, norms, ethics, reliability, validity, development, administration, and interpretation of test scores. Prerequisites: MATH 220 , PY 101 .
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PY 325 - Psychology of Death and Dying 3 Credits
Emphasizes the theories and research which delineate the psychological factors affecting the dying person as well as those people close to someone who is dying. Psychosocial, social, and cognitive factors affecting one’s attitude toward death and approaches in coping with dying and death are studied. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 331 - Introduction to Counseling 3 Credits
An overview of the theoretical models of counseling and psychotherapy emphasizing their practical application in a variety of social settings. There is a particular emphasis on legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities, including those based on state and federal laws and policies, and past and present protocols of American corrections. Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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PY 350 - Professional Development and Ethics in Psychology 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to facilitate success within the psychology major and to prepare and support students’ transition from college to work or graduate school. Course materials explore the profession of psychology and application of these topics to career planning. Prerequisites: PY 101 , junior/senior standing
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PY 380 - Neuroscience 3 Credits
This course explores the structure, function, and activities of the nervous system, chemical bases of neural activity, interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system, effects of drugs on the nervous system, nervous system disorders. The relationship between nervous system activity and behavior is emphasized. Prerequisites: BL 116 or BL 201 .
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PY 381 - Special Topics in Psychology 3 Credits
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Psychology courses. It designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic.
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PY 414 - Psychology Internship 3 Credits
The internship is a final step in the educational process in which the student acquires practical experience in the mental health provider system. The student is afforded the opportunity to apply ideas learned in the classroom to actual practice. Prerequisite: PY Senior. This course is assessed an ETS testing fee.
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PY 422 - Clinical Psychopathology and the Treatment of Children and Adults 3 Credits
The nature and genesis of psychopathology and the application of appropriate treatment modalities will be the central theme of this course. Prerequisites: PY 101 , PY 202 .
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PY 425 - Group Psychotherapy 3 Credits
An in-depth theoretical and practical approach to group treatment modalities emphasizing the curative factors in group therapy as applied to various mental health populations: alcoholism, drug addiction, criminal behavior, anxiety, etc. Prerequisites: PY 101 , PY 202 .
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PY 440 - Personality Theories and Research 3 Credits
Survey of the major personality theories and research literature. Topics include the following theoretical approaches: psychoanalysis, evolutionary, trait, social learning, motivational, biographical, developmental, and narrative. Special emphasis is placed on conducting a research study in the field of personality psychology. Prerequisites: MATH 220 , PY 101 . Prerequisite/Corequisite: PY 270 .
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PY 445 - Psychology of Women 3 Credits
This course examines how gender influences thinking, communication, interpersonal relationships, education, work, and family. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the unique experience of women and critically analyzing theoretical and cultural norms related to the role of women.
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PY 481 - Special Topics in Psychology 3 Credits
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Psychology courses. It designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic.
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PY 520 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology 3 Credits
The primary objective of this course is to explore aspects of cognitive psychology. Topics include: theories of learning and memory, the neural basis of cognition, perception, attention, pattern recognition, mental representations, thinking, language, and intelligence.
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PY 530 - Advanced Social Psychology 3 Credits
This course is an advanced and in-depth examination of the pure and applied scientific literature that examines how people think about, influence, and relate to each other. Topics include conformity, obedience, aggression, altruism, attitudes, persuasion and other topics relevant to social behavior.
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PY 540 - Theories of Personality 3 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth examination of the major personality theories and research literature. Students will critically think and communicate about the theoretical and applied aspects of personality psychology. Topics include the following theoretical approaches: psychoanalysis, evolutionary, trait, social learning, motivational, biographical, developmental, and narrative.
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PY 581 - Special Topics in Psychology 3 Credits
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Psychology courses. It designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic.
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PY 600 - Psychological Tests and Measures 3 Credits
The primary objective of this course is to review psychological tests and measurements and their uses in clinical, industrial, and educational settings. Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principles, theories, applications, and methodological issues related to psychological testing and critically evaluate the validity, ethicality, and legality of using tests and other assessment techniques. Topics covered include: test classification, special populations, psychometric principles, norms, ethics, reliability, validity, development, administration, and interpretation of test scores. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PY 505 .
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PY 610 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
This course is designed to explore the well-established knowledge about the development process in humans throughout the stages of life. Emphasis is placed on the major theories concerning growth in various aspects of life, including cognitive, social, personality, physical, and moral development.
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PY 620 - Psychopathology of the Criminal Mind 3 Credits
This course is designed to examine the variations of crimes, victims, and offenders, the psychology, sociology, criminology, and scientific relationship of crime and the criminal, the types of criminal personalities, motives, and behaviors, and the scientific research conducted on personality, crime, and the judicial system. The course will challenge students to further develop their personal approach to treating victims and offenders related to various crimes.
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PY 630 - Gerontology 3 Credits
Development from middle adulthood through death is examined by exploring psychological, cognitive, social, personality, and physical factors including the issues of marriage, parenthood, work, health, death, and bereavement. Special attention is given to the problems of the elderly and the examination of significant late adult life crises.
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PY 635 - Clinical and Counseling Interventions 3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the etiology, history, development and application of behavioral modificaion, counseling and clinical interventions. Students will explore aspects of the counselor, the client and the appropriate clinical intervention or counseling approaches, as well as case conceptualization, ethical principles, critical research and legal guidance and adherence.
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PY 640 - Seminar in Applied Psychology 3 Credits
A relevant topic in applied psychology will be chosen and discussed. Important readings and activities concerning the topic will be explored in depth.
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PY 688 - Project 3 Credits
This is the final step in the educational process in which the student acquires practical experience in the mental health provider system. The student is afforded the opportunity to apply ideas learned in the classroom to actual practice.
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PY 698 - Thesis I 3 Credits
This is the final step in the educational process in which the student designs, conducts, and analyzes an independent research project with a focus in cognitive, developmental, social, or personality psychology. Prerequisites: PY 500 , PY 505 .
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PY 699 - Thesis II 1-6 Credits
This is the final step in the educational process in which the student designs, conducts, and analyzes an independent research project with a focus in cognitive, developmental, social, or personality psychology. (minimum of one credit per semester until thesis defense is passed) Prerequisite: PY 698
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RAD 100 - Introduction to Basic Health Care 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
Students in this course must be accepted into the Radiography/Ultrasonography program and have successfully completed all required prerequisite courses. This course focuses on the development of selected health care skills through modular presentation of theoretical principles, laboratory demonstration, and clinical practice. Selected skills are performed when providing basic care for adults in extended care settings.
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RAD 103 - Radiologic Sciences I 3 Lecture / 3 Lab / 4 Credits
This course will provide an overview of medical imaging and its role in the delivery of healthcare, introductory positioning procedures and accompanying patient care. Student will attain a working knowledge of radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Theoretical concepts presented include radiation protection, radiation physics, and radiation exposure. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Concurrent with RAD 108 .
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RAD 108 - Clinical Practicum I 120 Clinical Hours / 1 Credit
Students will apply knowledge learned in the didactic setting to the clinical area. Students, under guided supervision at all times, will begin to implement skills presented in the academic setting. Students will complete the following competencies at the Direct Supervisory Level for: 1) Chest; 2) Abdomen; 3) Upper extremity; 4) Lower extremity (toes, foot, ankle, lower leg, knee). Students will complete the following at Indirect Competency Categories: 1) Chest, Level I; 2) Abdomen, Level I; 3) Upper extremity, Level I; 4) Lower extremity, Level I. Concurrent with RAD 103 .
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RAD 109 - Radiologic Procedures I 2 Lectures / 3 Lab / 3 Credits
Students will attain a working knowledge of radiographic examinations of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, bony thorax, spine, portable examinations of the chest and abdomen and common procedural examinations and radiation protection. Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108 . Concurrent with RAD 110 and RAD 111 .
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RAD 110 - Radiologic Sciences II 3 Credits
This course focuses on the theoretical science concepts needed to understand and use appropriate radiation protective measures in the clinical area. To accomplish this, students will continue acquiring additional information in the following areas: radiation physics and radiation exposure. Prerequisites: RAD 103 , RAD 108 . Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 111 .
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RAD 111 - Clinical II 240 Hours / 2 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level II radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual). Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108 . Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 110 .
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RAD 115 - Human Skeletal Anatomy 2 Lab / 1 Credit
A laboratory course to familiarize the student with the major anatomical features of the human skeleton. This course is offered every fall.
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RAD 202A - Clinical Practicum III 240 Hours / 2 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual). Prerequisites: RAD 109 , RAD 110 , and RAD 111 . (Summer)
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RAD 202B - Clinical Practicum III 240 Hours / 2 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual). Prerequisite: RAD 202A . (Summer)
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RAD 203 - Radiologic Procedures II 2 Lecture / 2 Lab / 3 Credits
This course will introduce the student to non-routine positioning procedures for trauma, pediatric and geriatric patients, and special procedures to include basic interventional procedure examinations as well as hands-on learning experiences with OR examinations. Students will also continue their theoretical education in radiation biology and imaging equipment and quality assurance. Prerequisite: RAD 202B . Concurrent with RAD 204 and RAD 205 .
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