2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Courses are numbered in a 100, 200, 300, and 400 sequential series. All courses listed may not be taught each academic year.
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Nursing |
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NUAS 115 - LPN to RN Transition 2 Lecture / 3 Seminar / 3 Credits
This course is designed to enable the LPN student to identify specific role changes necessary for the successful transition from licensed practical nursing into the registered nursing program. Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize the nursing process with a focus on patient assessment and basic communication skills. The principles of the teaching/learning process, ethical/legal principles and skill competency will be integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 201 . Concurrent: BIOL 202 and NUAS 220 .
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NUAS 130 - Adult Nursing I 2 Lecture / 3 Seminar / 12 Clinical Hours / 7 Credits
This course introduces students to the roles and competencies of the associate degree nurse. The nursing process is presented as the framework for providing nursing care to meet the basic human needs of the individual patient with developmental emphasis on the middle-aged to aging adult. Students gain experience with selected nursing skills and procedures through the simulation lab and through a clinical practicum in extended and acute health-care settings. Prerequisite: BIOL 201 . Co-requisite: BIOL 202 .
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NUAS 220 - Nursing Pharmacology 3 Lecture / 3 Credits
This course builds upon basic medication administration principles and is designed to lay the foundation for concepts of drug therapy. The pharmacology of drug groups and their effects at the cellular and body system levels is studied according to drug classification. Application exercises are designed to emphasize the nursing process in the safety of medication therapy in the clinical setting, and to include the involvement of the patient in safe self-management of the medication regimen in the home setting. Pre-requisites: BIOL 202 , NUAS 130 Co-requisites: BIOL 202 and NU220 for LPN-RN students only.
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NUAS 240 - Nursing of the Family 2 Lecture / 3 Seminar / 6 Clinical Hours / 5 Credits
This course focuses on the care of the individual within the family and is specific to the developmental health-care needs of infants, children and child-bearing women. Emphasis is on the many facets of health care ranging from normal developmental parameters to common health problems. The clinical component is designed to prepare the student to deliver nursing care to child-bearing women, infants and children in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: BIOL 202 , NUAS 130 , PSYC 101 . Corequisites: NUAS 220 , PSYC 102 .
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NUAS 260 - Adult Nursing II 2 Lecture / 3 Seminar / 12 Clinical Hours / 7 Credits
This course focuses on providing a theoretical knowledge base for adult patients experiencing acute and chronic health problems requiring medical and/or surgical interventions. Through the use of the nursing process, students will learn to modify plans of care to meet the individual needs of these patients in acute care settings. Standards of professional practice and legal/ethical principles will guide students in the decision-making process. Prerequisites: ENGL 110 , NUAS 220 , NUAS 240 . Co-requisite: BIOL 210 .
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NUAS 275 - Mental Health Nursing 1 Lecture / 3 Seminar-Clinical / 2 Credits
This course focuses on the development of therapeutic communication skills utilized with patients experiencing mental health disorders. The nursing process, stress-adaptation model, and physical and psychosocial nursing diagnoses are included. This knowledge assists students in interacting with patients and families as partners and collaborators in the care-giving process. Prerequisites: ENGL 110 , NUAS 220 , NUAS 240 , PSYC 102 .
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NUAS 300 - Transition to Nursing Practice 1 Lecture / 3 Seminar-Clinical / 2 Credits
This course provides leadership, knowledge and skills necessary for managing patient care in collaboration with other health care providers. Students are also guided in an exploration of the ethical and legal bases for nursing practice and contemporary health care related challenges and issues. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 , NUAS 260 , NUAS 275 , & ENGL 111 .
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NUAS 330 - Adult Nursing III 2 Lecture / 3 Seminar / 15 Clinical Hours / 8 Credits
This course focuses on the application of theoretical knowledge, the nursing process and critical thinking skills to the care of culturally diverse adult medical/surgical patients experiencing complex multi-system dysfunction. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 , ENGL 111 , NUAS 260 , NUAS 275 .
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NUBS 302 - Health Assessment for Nurses 3 Credits
This course builds on the RN student’s prior knowledge of health, illness, and clinical experience in developing comprehensive health and physical assessment skills while integrating knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology. Students will utilize assessment data to provide culturally diverse, evidence-based nursing care. The role of the nurse in health promotion of families and communities is introduced. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 304 - Human Pathophysiology 3 Credits
This course builds on the RN student’s prior knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. It provides the student an opportunity to examine health deviations and their impact on human functioning using a conceptual approach. Principles of pharmacology related to the pathophysiologic phenomena are also examined with emphasis on providing safe, evidence-based nursing care. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 305 - Introduction to Research 3 Credits
This course provides the undergraduate student with an understanding of the ethics and basic elements of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and models for applying evidence to clinical practice. The student will evaluate data from relevant sources including technology to improve patient outcomes and create a safe care environment. Prerequisite: MATH 220 Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 320 - Social Issues in Health Care 3 Credits
Using a sociological perspective, this course examines the interrelationships of individuals/groups, organizations, and health care. Students will evaluate health care models which address equity, efficiency, and quality. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 381 - Special Topics in Health Care 3 Credits
This course focuses on health care topics selected from current literature emphasizing transcultural themes. Course content will vary with each offering. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 401 - Capstone: Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to integrate and build on the RN student’s education and experience for a broader understanding of issues and trends in nursing and health care. Emphasis is placed on examining the influence of these issues on health care delivery, the health care professional, public policy, and society as a whole. This examination involves the critical analysis of economic, political, religious, and cultural structures as well as fundamental societal processes and human relations. Students develop strategies for mobilizing positive change within healthcare professions. Prerequisite: Senior Year, Licensed as an RN, baccalaureate students only or permission of the School of Nursing Dean, NUBS 305 , LIBA 301 , NUBS 440
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NUBS 403 - Community Health Nursing 3 Credits
This course builds on the RN student’s prior knowledge of health and illness while assessing the needs of aggregates including families groups, communities, and populations. This includes the study of community health care organizations and health care team in providing safe, evidenced-based practice to guide nursing care including advocating for social justice and a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Senior or Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 405 - Health Care of Women and Children 3 Credits
An exploration of the social, economic, and environmental factors that affect the health of women and children, their special health problems, and their health service needs in contemporary society. Current and evolving health care practices and policy are studied in relation to the goals of the national health promotion and disease prevention project, Healthy People 2020. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 408 - Optimal Health: Chronic Care 3 Credits
This course examines nursings’ role in health promotion of clients who have chronic health conditions. Emphasis is placed on delivering comprehensive clinical preventive services to clients throughout the life span. Caregiver’s burden and resources are also addressed. Prerequisite: Senior Year.
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NUBS 430 - Nursing Informatics 3 Credits
This course for the RN student emphasizes the role of information technology in improving patient care outcomes and creating a safe, ethical, evidence-based care environment. Students will examine the history of nursing informatics, role of the nurse informaticist, use of technology in healthcare administration, clinical practice, research, and education. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Junior year or with permission of department chair.
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NUBS 440 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
This course for the RN student explores the basic ideas and theories from the behavioral sciences as they apply to individual and group behavior in organizations especially healthcare institutions. Key issues include organizational structure, group dynamics, team-building, motivation, strategic planning, ethical/legal issues, quality improvement, and leadership theory to manage organizational change towards a safe, evidence-based healthcare environment. Prerequisites: NUBS 302 , NUBS 304 , NUBS 305 , NUBS 430 , licensed as RN, Pre- or Co-requisites: NUBS 403 , LIBA 301
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NUBS 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: NUBS 401 . Must be taken in the semester the student intends to graduate.
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NUR 305 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 3 Credits
Students are introduced to professional nursing values, practice standards, the nurse practice act, and the role of the professional nurse. This course provides an overview of the various levels of health care services provided by professional nurses and introduces students the professional nursing role. Students will also examine personal versus professional values, culturally competent care, ethical/legal issues, professional nursing organizations, and theories relevant to nursing practice. Pre-requisite: Matriculation to nursing coursework or permission of the Department Chair.
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NUR 310 - Nursing Assessment 3 Lecture / 1 Seminar / 4 Credits
This course provides students with beginning knowledge and skills needed to assess the health status of the person across the lifespan. Basic health assessment techniques for the purpose of determining a client’s health status are introduced. Students learn to conduct a comprehensive health history and physical assessment on patients across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate competency in the use of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation when performing physical examination, the ability to recognize and interpret normal and abnormal assessment findings, and recognize and document health assessment variations in clients throughout the life span. Pre-requisite: Matriculation to nursing coursework or permission of the Department Chair.
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NUR 315 - Pharmacology Basics 2 Credits
Students are introduced to basic pharmacology principles. Units of measurement, medication administration safety, and dosage calculations are presented. Pain theories and conducting a pain assessment are presented. Common over-the-counter medications as well as complementary alternative medicine (CAM) will be discussed. Population considerations are also presented. The basic safety and dosage calculations covered in the course serve as the foundation for students administering medications to clients in the clinical setting. Pre-requisite: Matriculation to nursing coursework or permission of the Department Chair.
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NUR 320 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice 3 Lecture / 1 Clinical / 4 Credits
Students are presented fundamental concepts relevant to the practice of professional nursing. Concepts for effective nurse-client relationships are examined; including therapeutic communication, evidence-based nursing interventions, and human spirituality and cultural diversity. Quality patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and safe nursing practice are emphasized. Elements of holistic care and promotion of psychosocial and physiologic health are also discussed. Students will employ health history and physical assessment skills learned in NU 310: Health Assessment, as well as other nursing skills in a variety of settings. Pre-requisites: Matriculation to nursing coursework, ENGL 110 , ENGL 111 , CHEM 100 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , BIOL 210 , PSYC 101 , PSYC 102 , LIBA 150 , ICT 101 , ICT 230 , MATH 220 , and a minimum of 45 credits hours. Co-requisite: NUR 305 , NUR 310 , NUR 325 .
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NUR 325 - Gerontological Nursing 2 Credits
In this course, students will examine nursing care of the geriatric patient using evidence-based standards across all healthcare settings. Current nursing research in geriatrics is explored. Normal aging processes and risk factors that affect the health and functioning of elderly patients are studied to determine best nursing practices for managing those needs or risks. A holistic approach is used to study a variety of issues that impact the biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural needs and gender considerations of the elderly. Ethical and legal issues related to care of geriatric patients are examined in the context of continuous improvement in quality and safety. Co-requisite: NUR 320 .
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NUR 335 - Pathopharmacology I 2 Credits
This course is part I of a two-part sequence that addresses pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts essential to nursing practice. Students engage in learning about the pathophysiology of key disease processes and pharmacological therapies across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology, which are presented in an integrated manner, to provide a basis for study of selected medications that are used to treat or manage diseases with an application to nursing.
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NUR 345 - Psychosocial Integrity: Behavioral/Mental Health Nursing 3 Credits
This course focuses on patients with behavioral/mental health needs across the lifespan. Principles, concepts, and best practices that guide nursing practice in a variety of psychiatric/mental health settings are presented. The role of the nurse within the healthcare team in identification and treatment as it relates to individuals, families, and aggregates with mental health and psychiatric conditions is emphasized. Pre-requisite: NUR 320 . Co-requisite: NUR 350 .
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NUR 350 - Professional Nursing Practice I 3 Lecture / 3 Clinical / 6 Credits
In this course, students will expand their understanding of patient-family centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and professionalism while gaining knowledge and skills in the care of chronic health conditions including, but not limited to, hypertension, congestive heart failure, venous ulcers, chronic neurological disorders, diabetes, chronic pain, and chronic wounds. Nutrition and Laboratory and diagnostic tests will also be emphasized. Clinical experiences will include medical/surgical and out rotations for maternal/newborn and community mental/behavioral health. Pre-requisite: NUR 320 . Co-requisites:NUR 345 , NUR 355 .
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NUR 355 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing 1 Credit
Students are introduced to mother-infant developmental processes and common pathophysiological alterations of the mother and infant. Conception, pregnancy, childbirth and infancy are studied with application to nursing. In addition, social health issues of sexually transmitted disease and teenage pregnancy are addressed. Heath promotion and prevention of common mother-infant health topics is also emphasized. Pre-requisite: NUR 320 . Co-requisite: NUR 350 .
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NUR 365 - Nursing Research 3 Credits
Students are introduced to the research process and to quantitative and qualitative nursing research. Students will learn to critically appraise nursing research and apply research findings to evidence-based practice. Understanding the research process and utilizing current evidence in nursing practice is emphasized. Students will develop their professional writing and presentation skills in this course. Pre-requisites: NUR 305 , NUR 320 .
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NUR 400 - Professional Nursing Practice II 3 Lecture / 4 Clinical / 7 Credits
In this course, students will expand their understanding of patient-family centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and professionalism while gaining knowledge and skills in the care of acute health conditions including, but not limited to, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, acid/base imbalance, acute cardiovascular conditions, and acute neurologic disorders. Clinical experiences will include medical/surgical and out rotations for pediatrics and inpatient acute behavioral/mental health. Pre-requisites: NUR 335 , NUR 345 , NUR 350 , NUR 355 , NUR 365 . Co-requisites: NUR 405 , NUR 410 , NUR 415 , NUR 425 .
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NUR 401 - Capstone: Leadership in Professional Nursing 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the principles of nursing leadership and management through an understanding of leadership competencies in the delivery of quality health care. Emphasis will be placed on five core competencies: providing patient-centered care, working in interdisciplinary teams, employing evidence-based practice, applying quality improvement, and utilizing informatics. Decision making, change and innovation, teamwork and collaboration, management process, leadership, and operational skills are studied. Prioritization of care, delegation, quality improvement, and personnel performance are addressed. Pre-requisite: NUR NUR 400 . Co-requisite: NUR 450 .
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NUR 405 - Pathopharmacology II 2 Credits
This course is part II of a two-part sequence that addresses pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts essential to nursing practice. Students acquire further knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology for utilization in the professional practice of nursing. The nursing process serves as the theoretical basis for making pharmacotherapeutic inferences relative to pathophysiologic data. The role of the nurse in the context of the multidisciplinary team and use of the nursing process are emphasized in developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical applications of medication therapy. Pre-requisite: NUR 335 . Co-requisite: NUR 400 .
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NUR 410 - Population Health 2 Lecture / 1 Clinical / 3 Credits
Students will engage in community-oriented population nursing practice. Promoting and protecting the health of the public using health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management and control strategies with vulnerable persons and populations locally, nationally, and globally. Community assessment, epidemiologic, environmental, change, political action, and case-management frameworks are used to guide evidence-based nursing care delivery to persons, families, and vulnerable populations in community settings. Co-requisite: NUR 400
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NUR 415 - Pediatric Nursing 2 Credits
Students learn and apply theory and caring concepts related to the care of children. Students gain knowledge essential to providing nursing care to the child and family. Emphasis is placed on growth and development, prevention, recognition, implementation of the nursing process, and interventions for safe care of the well and sick child. Co-requisite: NUR 400 .
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NUR 425 - Nursing Informatics 2 Credits
In this course students will explore the use of informatics in nursing practice and its role in enhancing patient-family centered care. Students will gain an appreciation for the current and evolving nursing roles in healthcare and nursing informatics including the competencies required of an expert knowledge worker and apply the relevance of those competencies to their day-to-day practice as a nurse. Students will also examine issues related to legislative, cultural, and safety aspects with emphasis on the protection of the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information and consider the potential utility of a wide array of social networking tools in communicating health-related information. Co-requisite: NUR 400 .
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NUR 435 - NCLEX Preparation 1 Credit
Provides opportunities for students to recognize and use clinical reasoning strategies necessary for solving multi-logical NCLEX-style questions. Emphasis is placed on developing application and analysis skills required for success on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Pre-requisite: NUR 400 .
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NUR 450 - Professional Nursing Practice III 3 Lecture / 2 Clinical / 5 Credits
In this course, students will expand their understanding of patient-family centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and professionalism while gaining knowledge and skills in the care of life-threatening health conditions including, but not limited to, myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, renal failure, liver failure, shock states, intracranial bleeding/head injuries, and other types of emergencies/trauma. Clinical experiences will include intensive care units and emergency departments. Pre-requisite: NUR 400 . Co-requisites: NUR 401 , NUR 460 .
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NUR 460 - Transition to Nursing Practice 1 Lecture / 4 Clinical / 5 Credits
Students will engage in a supervised clinical immersion experience in a chosen practice setting which extends and complements prior coursework in nursing. This senior-level clinical course emphasizes the integration and application of theory and evidence-based practice necessary to transition to professional nursing practice. Types of practice settings may include acute care hospitals, outpatient health centers, and community agencies. Pre-requisite: NUR 400 . Co-requisites: NUR 401 , NUR 450 .
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 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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PHIL 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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PHIL 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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PHIL 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 PLSC 380 .)
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Phlebotomy |
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PHBT 175 - Phlebotomy 3 Lecture / 1 Lab / 4 Credits
This course is designed to expose the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively as a phlebotomist. It provides accurate, up-to-date, practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques, along with a comprehensive background in phlebotomy theory and principles. Emphasis is placed on proper phlebotomy collection, equipment, method of patient identification, and techniques for routine and special collection procedures. Use of a variety of on-site testing equipment is introduced, and procurement of samples for accurate laboratory testing is stressed. Standard Blood and Body Fluid Precautions, as related to OSHA is taught and practiced with attention to absolute compliances practice. This course is recommended for either the healthcare practitioner who is interested in updating skills or for the novice student who is developing career skills. Prerequisites: The 1st and 2nd vaccines for Hepatitis B.
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTA 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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PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Principles 2 Lecture / 0 Lab / 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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PTA 102 - Basic Principles of Physical Therapy Lab 0 Lecture / 2 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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PTA 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: BIOL 201 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 .
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PTA 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: BIOL 202 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 .
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PTA 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: BIOL 202 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 .
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PTA 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 PTA 101 , PTA 102 , PTA 113 , PTA 114 , and PTA 220 . The student observes various clinical activities. Students are responsible for transportation to assigned clinical sites. Prerequisites: BIOL 202 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 , PTA 113 .
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PTA 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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PTA 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: BIOL 202 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 , PTA 113 .
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PTA 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: PTA 114 , PTA 116 , PTA 161 , PTA 220 .
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PTA 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: BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 , PTA 113 , PTA 114 , PTA 116 , PTA 161 , PTA 220 .
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PTA 238 - Management of Orthopedic Conditions 1 Lecture / 3 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: BIOL 201 , BIOL 202 , PTA 100 , PTA 101 , PTA 102 , PT 113 , PTA 114 , PTA 116 , PTA 161 , PTA 220 .
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PTA 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: PTA 220 , PTA 236 , PTA 238 , PTA 270 .
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PTA 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: PTA 220 , PTA 236 , PTA 238 , PTA 270 .
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PTA 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: PTA 161 .
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PTA 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: PTA 114 , PTA 116 , PTA 161 , PTA 220 .
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PTA 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: PTA 114 , PTA 116 , PTA 161 , PTA 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 MATH 113 or MATH 117 . 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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PLSC 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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PLSC 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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PLSC 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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PLSC 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 HIST 235 .
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PLSC 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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PLSC 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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PLSC 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 HIST 305 .)
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PLSC 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 HIST 315 .)
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PLSC 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: PLSC 211 or PLSC 240 .
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PLSC 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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PLSC 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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PLSC 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 PHIL 380 .)
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PLSC 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: PLSC 101 and PLSC 203 or PLSC 240 or instructor permission.
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PLSC 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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PLSC 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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PLSC 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 HIST 415 .)
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PLSC 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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PLSC 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: PLSC 203 .
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PLSC 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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PLSC 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 HIST 450 .)
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PLSC 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: PLSC 101 and PLSC 203 or instructor permission.
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PSYC 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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PSYC 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: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 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: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 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 EDUC 203 .)
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PSYC 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: EDUC 225 .
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PSYC 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: EDUC 225 or PSYC 102 or PSYC 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 EDUC 206 .)
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PSYC 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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PSYC 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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PSYC 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: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 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: PSYC 101 and MATH 220 .
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PSYC 271 - Research Design & Analysis II 3 Credits
This laboratory course is a continuation of PSYC 270 and will require students to understand, design, conduct, interpret, evaluate, and communicate psychological research with an emphasis on experimental methodology. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 , MATH 220 , and PSYC 270 .
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PSYC 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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PSYC 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: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 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: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 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: ENGL 111H . (This course may also be taken as RLST 306H )
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