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Music Special Notes Regarding Applied Music Lessons and Ensembles
Students who register for applied music for credit must meet minimum standards established by the Department and should contact the Department office for a list of standards for each applied area. Students who have not attained the level necessary for credit may study through the Preparatory Division. Students in applied music advance as rapidly as their abilities permit. They must study technical exercises and literature from various musical periods and styles.
Students may register with or without credit for the established music ensembles and for other ensembles organized under faculty supervision; ensemble registration for credit may be repeated. All students must meet the standards for attendance at rehearsals and public performances established by the faculty Directors.
Applied music lessons and certain music ensembles may be counted for the Creative Expression requirement of the Core Program if taken as letter-graded for four semesters. An additional fee is charged for applied music lessons. Fees are printed on the master course schedule. |
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MU 360P - Piano Ensemble
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360S - String Ensemble
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360V - Vocal Ensemble
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 360W - Wind Ensemble
General chamber music course from which groups such as Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chorale, Piano Trio, and Piano Ensemble will be formed as need arises. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 361 - CE Concert Choir 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Acceptance based upon auditions by appointment. Several performances on campus each year, and this group performs in churches and schools on its annual tour. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 363 - CE Community Chorus 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Vocal ensemble open to any member of the student body and local community without audition. Literature performed will include works from the standard choral repertoire, contemporary selections, and music of varying cultures and periods. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 364 - CE Women’s Chorus 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Vocal ensemble open to female members of the student body by audition. Literature performed will include works from the standard choral repertoire, contemporary selections, and music of varying cultures and periods. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 365 - CE Orchestra 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Open to all qualified students; acceptance subject to approval by Director. Presentation of several concerts during the year. String, chamber and full orchestra music is performed. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). *Prerequisite for winds and percussion: permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 368 - Jazz Band 0.50 credit.
The jazz band is open to all qualified students who play instruments which constitute a traditional big band. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the director. The jazz band performs at least one concert per semester on campus and may perform off-campus concerts. This ensemble typically goes on tour with the concert choir in the spring term. The band rehearses once weekly for two hours. Graded Pass/No Pass. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 369 - CE Symphonic Band 1.00 credit.
(Creative Expression Core Course)
Open to all qualified students; acceptance subject to approval by Director. Performances include the annual winter and spring concerts and a number of off-campus appearances. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement of the Core if taken for four semesters (or total of four credits when combined with other eligible applied music lessons or ensembles). This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 370-378 - Special Topics in Music Variable credit.
This sequence of courses permits the Department to offer courses that are not part of the regular curriculum. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 419 - Counterpoint 2.00 credits.
A study of contrapuntal techniques of the 16th through 20th centuries through representative composers and original compositions. *Prerequisite(s): or *Corequisite(s): MU 204 . Spring semester.
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MU 431 - Piano Methods and Materials I 2.00 credits.
Modern methods in teaching piano to children, youth and adults. Course includes a survey of teaching materials for various stages of progress, teaching demonstrations, and experience. *Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of MU 269 .
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MU 432 - Piano Methods and Materials II 2.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 431 . *Prerequisite(s): MU 431 .
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MU 433 - Instrumental Music Methods and Materials 2.00 credits.
The development of instrumental teaching skills for individual, small group and ensemble instruction will be the focus of this course. Philosophical considerations related to the role of instrumental music education and applications of Music Learning Theory provides the framework for this course. Selection of appropriate method book materials, ensemble literature and materials, rehearsal planning and techniques, and the development of a curricular approach to performance ensembles will be emphasized. *Corequisite(s): MU 434 . Fall semester.
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MU 434 - Instrumental Music Methods Field Experience 1.00 credit.
This course will provide practical application of the skills learned in MU 433 . Observation and field placement in an instrumental music setting will be required. *Corequisite(s): MU 433 . Fall semester.
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MU 440 - Arranging 2.00 credits.
Arranging and transcribing music for large and small ensembles. Class performance of student works is combined with a study of the characteristics of the human voice and each standard orchestral instrument/instrumental group. *Prerequisite(s): MU 204 and MU 221 .
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MU 441 - History of Early Music 2.00 credits.
A broad chronological study of the technical, stylistic and social/historical developments related to Western music and musicians, beginning with the music of the ancient Greek civilizations and especially emphasizing the development of polyphony until about the year 1600. *Prerequisite(s): MU 102 , or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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MU 454 - Psychology of Music and Research Methods II 3.00 credits.
A continuation of MU 358 . Students will develop a more specific understanding of the concepts involved in conducting, reading and evaluating research in music therapy. Students will apply the concepts to the studies they designed the previous semester while conducting these studies. A few topics related to acoustics and the psychology of music also are included. *Prerequisite(s): MU 358 . Fall semester.
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MU 457 - Practical Experiences IV: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. They will further develop their independence in the application of music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work. *Prerequisite(s): MU 356 and MU 357 .
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MU 458 - Practical Experiences V: Music Therapy 1.00 credit.
Supervised field experiences (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility. A minimum of 13 planned sessions involving client contact and weekly processing with a supervisor are required for each clinical experience. During this practicum, students will apply previously learned music therapy skills to a new population. By the end of this practicum, they will display a level of independence in music therapy skills related to the preparation, delivery, and documentation of clinical work that demonstrates readiness for the clinical internship. *Prerequisite(s): MU 457 .
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MU 459 - Music Therapy Methods and Techniques IV 3.00 credits.
A study of various philosophies, theories and practices as related to the implementation of treatment within music therapy. Emphasis is on the integration of the theories and concepts/skills associated with various music and non-music methods and techniques to the practice of music therapy, as well as professional employment issues. *Prerequisite(s): MU 357 .
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MU 471 - Professional Internship in Music Education 12.00 credits.
Teaching experience and observation in elementary and secondary music classes. Instrumental and vocal emphases vary with student strengths and needs. *Corequisite(s): MU 491 and ED 497 . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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MU 478 - Non-Roster Professional Internship in Music Therapy 0.00 credit.
A supervised practicum experience of varying length completed at a College-approved facility. The student is supervised by a board-certified faculty member from the Music Therapy program and an on-site board-certified music therapist. A minimum of 1,200 hours of clinical training is required at the completion of the internship. *Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other Music Therapy degree requirements. Offered as needed.
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MU 479 - Professional Internship in Music Therapy 0.00 credit.
An approximately six-month, supervised practical experience with a board-certified registered music therapist in an AMTA-approved facility. Total number of clinical training hours must equal 1,200. Taken only after completion of all other Music Therapy degree requirements. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 480-489 - Independent Study in Music Variable credit.
Individual students are offered opportunities for musical composition, arranging, performance or research under faculty supervision. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 490 - Independent Research in Music Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
An independent research project in music under the close supervision of a faculty member. Topics for research are chosen in an area of interest to both persons. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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MU 491 - Student Teaching Seminar 0.00 credit.
A forum for students to discuss and analyze issues pertinent to their current student-teaching experience and those relevant to their future profession. Interview techniques, Pennsylvania State Department of Education requirements and other topics proposed by the class will comprise the course content. *Corequisite(s): MU 471 and ED 497 . Register by Instructor.
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MU 495 - Seminar in Musicology 2.00 credits.
A capstone course for all Music majors offering experience in the techniques of research about music, including bibliography, analysis of materials, and communication of conclusions. A substantial research project is required. *Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in music; completion of all music courses in basic musicianship: MU 122 , MU 204 , MU 218 and MU 221 . Fall semester.
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OT 111 - Basic Concepts in Occupation 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the conceptual framework for understanding of the occupational and adaptive nature of humans, including concepts that constitute performance areas and those that environmentally influence individuals in performance. Students explore their own motivation, personalities, learning styles and values as a first step in considering themselves as therapeutic resources. Students also explore the beneficial aspects of activity, specifically the world of making and doing. They engage in reflection on the relationships between self and activities and in the process of assessing and evaluating the interrelated elements of activities. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor for nonmajors, *Corequisite(s): OT 111L. Fall semester. Register by Instructor.
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OT 112 - Occupation as Therapy 4.00 credits.
An introduction to disability and the use of occupation as therapy. Types and consequences of disability are explained. Students learn about the historical, philosophical and ethical development of the profession of occupational therapy. Roles and functions of occupational therapy personnel, the nature and processes of professional reasoning in the practice of occupational therapy, and the major theories related to occupational performance and occupational behavior are introduced. *Prerequisite(s): OT 111 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT 223 - Childhood Development and Occupations Active Learning Lab 4.00 credits.
An examination of childhood development with a focus on occupational performance from conception through adolescence. An emphasis is placed on typical patterns of activity, holistically considering the biophysical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of development. Lab, community-based, and service-learning opportunities will supplement lecture discussions and other active-learning strategies. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester.
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OT 224 - Development and Occupations of Adulthood 4.00 credits.
An examination of the developmental spectrum throughout the adult years. An emphasis is placed on occupational performance and how changing performance in biophysical, cognitive and psychosocial domains influence role satisfaction and performance. Community-based and service-learning opportunities supplement lecture discussions and other active-learning strategies. *Prerequisite(s): OT 223 or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Spring semester.
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OT 227 - Occupations and Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy 3.00 credits.
This course builds the students’ knowledge of occupation-based practice models and occupational performance by providing in-depth model analysis and application. A complex analysis of occupations and occupational performance tasks, across the lifespan, in the areas of self-care, work/education and play/leisure is presented. The major occupation-based models in the discipline of Occupational Therapy will be compared and contrasted. The course emphasizes knowledge, skills, and application of occupation analysis including experiential field observations. *Prerequisite(s): OT 111 . Spring semester.
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OT 228 - Group Process Applied Learning Lab 2.00 credits.
Provides opportunities for the student to experience and apply integrated knowledge related to group process and group dynamics. Group process is studied from a variety of perspectives. While an emphasis is placed on activity-focused therapeutic groups, attention also is given to normal group processes (such as interdisciplinary team functioning, committee group work, and/or staff meetings). Students enhance their ability to analyze personal, professional and clinical factors influencing effective group process. *Prerequisite(s): or *Corequisite(s): OT 112 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT 318 - Kinesiology Applied Learning Lab 4.00 credits.
Application of the principles of functional anatomy with an emphasis on normal and abnormal movement. Measurement techniques for range of motion and muscle testing are presented. Concepts are integrated in lab experiences. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 or permission of the instructor for nonmajors. Fall semester.
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OT 327 - Pathology I 3.00 credits.
Familiarizes students with common diagnoses, conditions and disorders encountered in the clinical practice of occupational therapy. An emphasis will be placed on understanding incidence/epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, symptomatology, prognosis, and medical/educational/psychological interventions of selected neurological and/or psychological conditions. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 202 , PSY 105 , PSY 111 , OT 224 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): , OT 332S, OT 332F. Spring semester.
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OT 331 - Fundamentals of the Occupational Therapy Process 2.00 credits.
A guide through the occupational therapy process, including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning using case examples to explore clinical reasoning activities. An understanding of research as it influences the occupational therapy process is established. In addition, professional association guidelines for documentation, professional roles (e.g., COTA, OTR) and ethical concepts are applied to the occupational therapy process. *Prerequisite(s): OT 112 . Spring semester.
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OT 332 - Enabling Occupations: Cognitive and Perceptual Dimensions 4.00 credits.
Focuses on sensory and cognitive performance components that impact occupational performance areas. Students learn to apply the Occupational Therapy process to practice for individuals with sensory and/or cognitive deficits resulting from central nervous system disorders, peripheral nerve injury, head trauma, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental disabilities and schizophrenia and other conditions. *Prerequisite(s): OT 224 , OT 227 , OT 228 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): OT 327 , OT 332F and 332S.
Spring semester.
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OT 370-378 - Special Topics in Health and Occupation 2.00 credits.
A series of courses with topics not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Offered when student interest and faculty availability justify. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 427 - Pathology II 3.00 credits.
Focus is primarily on physiological and motor disorders (including medical and surgical conditions) in addition to more complex conditions involving both neurological and physiological conditions. Emphasis on etiology, symptomatology, prognosis and treatment methods. *Prerequisite(s): BIO 202 , PSY 111 , OT 224 , and majors only. Fall semester.
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OT 433 - Enabling Occupations: Musculoskeletal Dimensions 4.00 credits.
Students learn to apply the occupational therapy process of evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment to people with deficits in musculoskeletal or neurological systems. *Prerequisite(s): OT 318 , OT 327 , OT 331 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): OT 433F. Fall semester.
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OT 434 - Enabling Occupations: Psychosocial Dimensions 4.00 credits.
Focuses on the application of psychosocial treatment in occupational therapy. Exposure to frames of reference and theories as guidance for clinical reasoning for persons of different ages with physical, cognitive and/or psychological disabilities. Special attention is given to persons with mental illness as the primary diagnosis. Theoretical concepts, evaluation tools and therapeutic techniques are integrated with fieldwork experience. *Prerequisite(s): OT 228 , OT 327 , and majors only. *Corequisite(s): OT 434F and OT 434S. Spring semester.
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OT 435 - Enabling Occupations: Neuromuscular Dimensions 2.00 credits.
Students learn the impact of neurological or musculoskeletal deficits on occupational performance and methods of remediation of function. *Prerequisite(s): OT 433 and majors only. Spring semester.
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OT 440 - Health Care Systems 3.00 credits.
A study of the development of health care systems in the United States. Includes administrative structure, payment systems, quality assurance, regulations and legislative issues.
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OT 450 - Research I: Understanding Evidence in Practice 3.00 credits.
This is the first in a two-course series designed to engage the learner in study of the research process, design and methodology related to the practice of occupational therapy. Students are expected to become critical consumers of research and are prepared to actively engage in the research process following course completion. Both qualitative and quantitative research designs are investigated. *Prerequisite(s): MA 251 . Fall semester.
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OT 475 - Health Internship 0.00 credit.
Alternative internship experience in a health setting that is approved by the Department of Occupational Therapy. This experience allows students to apply skills and knowledge gained through academic work in a related service agency, health care facility, or community setting. *Prerequisite(s): OT 332 and OT 434 . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 480-489 - Independent Study in Occupational Therapy Variable credit.
The purpose of this course is to offer advanced students opportunity to study specialized areas not otherwise included in the curriculum. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 492 - Undergraduate Scholarship Practicum I 2.00 or 4.00 credits.
An original scholarship project planned, implemented and written by students with substantive supervision and consultation with faculty. Any occupational therapy student may petition to take this course. All students who qualify for the Honors in the Discipline will be extended an invitation to use this course for scholarship endeavors. Students must obtain permission of the professor who they wish to serve as their scholarship mentor prior to enrollment and must submit for IRB approval. Scholarship used as Honors in the Discipline must have a minimum of four credits, maximum of four credits for any student across OT 492 and/or OT 494 . This is not an occupational therapy curricular required course. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 494 - Undergraduate Scholarship Practicum II 2.00 or 4.00 credits.
An original scholarship project planned, implemented and written by students with substantive supervision and consultation with faculty. Any Occupational Therapy student may petition to take this course. All students who qualify for the Honors in the Discipline will be extended an invitation to use this course for scholarship endeavors. Students must obtain permission of the professor whom they wish to serve as their scholarship mentor prior to enrollment and must submit for IRB approval. Scholarship used as Honors in the discipline must have a minimum of four credits, maximum of four credits for any student across OT 492 and/or 494. This is not an Occupational Therapy curricular required course. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 501 - Research II: Designing Research for Practice, Part 1 2.00 credits.
The first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy. Projects will be clinical, service and/or research based. In this course, students will do a comprehensive review of relevant literature and will develop a proposal describing all project elements. *Corequisite(s): OT 551 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 502 - Research III: Changing Practice Through Research 4.00 credits.
The second in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of interest and to complete a project of significance to the profession of occupational therapy, projects are clinical, service and/or research based. Students complete all of the project elements as described in the proposal. The project results in a document appropriate for publication and in a formal oral presentation. *Prerequisite(s): OT 501 and OT 551 . *Corequisite(s): OT 555 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 510 - Administration, Management and Supervision 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the principles of management in the provision of occupational therapy services. Focus is on developing skills in program planning and evaluation; administration and management of occupational therapy Departments and multidisciplinary programs and community agencies; and occupational therapy consultation with individuals and organizations. Topics include quality improvement, financial management, personnel management, leadership and team building. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 528 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning I 3.00 credits.
Students use advanced clinical reasoning to analyze a variety of complex cases from diverse populations and cultures. Students will synthesize procedural, interpersonal, environmental, pragmatic and cultural issues. Emphasis is given to advanced concepts and theories within the context of the students’ accumulated knowledge and previous fieldwork experience. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 529 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning II 3.00 credits.
A variety of advanced practice issues in the field of occupational therapy are covered. Students develop advanced knowledge in specialty areas of occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is given to ethical principles as they apply to occupational therapy practice. *Prerequisite(s): OT 528 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 530 - Preparation for Practice 1.00 credit.
This course provides a capstone experience that will synthesize the undergraduate preparation in the Practice Course series and further students’ understanding of professional practice issues such as fieldwork supervision and lifelong learning through continuing education. The focus of the course will be integration and synthesis of undergraduate curricular content related to attainment of certification and professional practice issues. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Spring semester
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OT 541 - Acute Care and Rehabilitation Elective 4.00 credits.
This course emphasizes the practice skills and knowledge essential to practicing in medical model acute and rehabilitation areas with applications to both adult and pediatric populations. Students will explore advanced study in technology, documentation and treatments of these traditional medical model practice venues. Advanced splint construction, hand therapy, physical agents/modalities, and other acute issues models will be studied. Case studies apply traditional occupational therapy practice to individuals with physical disabilities. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 543 - Topics in Gerontology Elective 4.00 credits.
This course enables students to gain content knowledge and expertise in the practice area of interest. This elective emphasizes geriatric occupations, wellness and clinical practice. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 544 - Mental Health and Wellness Elective Variable (2.00 or 4.00) credits.
This course increases student knowledge of occupational therapy services in the context of health and wellness and mental health. Students will strengthen their understanding of the roles played by occupational therapists in these areas of practice, the theories that are applied and the contexts of occupational therapy in community-based practice areas. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 545 - School System Practice Elective 4.00 credits.
This course is the first in a two-course series designed to allow students to explore in depth the area of school-based practice. Students will learn and discuss current legislation governing therapy practice in general and special education in both public and private school arenas as well as best practice models for screening/evaluation, direct and consultative service delivery, and efficacy research. In addition to in-class lecture content, students will participate in seminars and service-learning or specialty fieldwork. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 547 - Topics in Pediatrics Elective 4.00 credits.
Students will advance their understanding of childhood occupations, family systems, and pediatric models of practice. Since pediatric practice involves a sophisticated balance of conditional, pragmatic, narrative, interactive, procedural, and ethical clinical reasoning; a case-based approach to learning will be a primary mode of teaching. Specific topics addressed in this course are guided by student interest and faculty expertise. Experiential learning in community settings may also be used to support the students’ learning. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation. Register by Instructor.
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OT 548 - Women and the Creative Process Elective 4.00 credits.
This course uses experimental and collaborative feminist teaching methodologies to expose students to gender, class, race and cultural issues relative to women in the visual arts, as well as to occupational concepts regarding visual arts. Laboratory experiences will engage students in traditional and contemporary textile art media, with contemporary quilt-making serving as the unifying occupational element to integrate various textile art skills. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 549 - OT Practice and Research in International Contexts Elective 4.00 credits.
This elective course is designed to increase student knowledge of occupational therapy practice and research in the context of international practice. This course will facilitate student knowledge and application of alternative, cultural paradigms in understanding occupation; various occupational therapy theories that are utilized in practice throughout the world; the roles played by practitioners in international practice and research; the organizations and contextual issues surrounding this practice; and the complex ethical considerations in international practice. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor.
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OT 551 - Research II: Designing Research for Practice, Part 2 3.00 credits.
Students are provided the opportunity to apply research concepts and knowledge to occupational therapy practice issues, and design and implement beginning-level research studies. Entry-level research experience that will empower students with the foundational skills necessary to engage in professional research is provided. *Corequisite(s): OT 501 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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OT 555 - Publication and Grant Writing Seminar 4.00 credits.
Students’ skills in professional writing are developed to write professionally for target audiences by tailoring content and form to specifically stated guidelines (e.g. grant proposals, program evaluations, manuscripts for publication, Representative Assembly resolutions). *Corequisite(s): OT 502 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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OT 580 - Master’s Level Independent Study Variable credit.
Independent Study option for students in the Occupational Therapy Master’s program. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 590 - Graduate Project Practicum 0.00 credit.
This is a non-credit bearing course designed to support the graduate student projects mentored by OT faculty and companion the graduate research sequence courses. The course provides a structure for a faculty-mentored graduate project that is inspired, planned, implemented, and then prepared for publication/ presentation. Specific projects will include: general overview of the problem, review of the literature, problem statement, methodological design that supports research questions, aggregation and summary of data, comparison of research with other studies, and a critical analysis of the research conducted. Students will have a variety of research topics from which to choose based on faculty area of clinical expertise and scholarly endeavors. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation *Corequisite(s): OT 501 and OT 551 in the fall and OT 502 in the spring. Graded Pass / No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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OT 591 - Level II Fieldwork: Psychosocial Rehabilitation 0.00 credit.
Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of pyschosocial rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork can be found in the Department Student Manual and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Summer or fall semester.
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OT 592 - Level II Fieldwork: Physical Rehabilitation 0.00 credit.
Twelve weeks of Level II Fieldwork experience in the area of physical rehabilitation. To be eligible to sit for the national certification examination, the student must achieve at least the minimum passing scores on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation. Further information on Level II Fieldwork is in the Department Student Manual and the Level II Fieldwork Student Manual. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Summer or fall semester.
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OT 593 - Level II Fieldwork: Specialty 0.00 credit.
Variable length of Level II Fieldwork experience in area of student’s interest. Arranged on an availability basis. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor.
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OT 594 - Graduate Internship 0.00 credit.
A supplemental, non-credit-bearing fieldwork experience that is intended to provide opportunities for clinical development to cover the breadth of field experiences that the student should have for entry-level positions. This fieldwork is intended to be more intensive than a Level I fieldwork but not as comprehensive as Level II. A minimum time would be two weeks, but it is likely that the sites serving more involved clients will require a minimum of three weeks of full-time fieldwork to reach the target competency level. *Prerequisite(s): B.S. in Health and Occupation or B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Register by Instructor. Offered as needed.
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PCS 160 - Conflict Resolution Practicum Variable credit.
Basic skills required for nonadversarial conflict resolution are provided with significant devotion to exercises and simulated conflict solutions that teach the practice of alternative dispute resolution. Two principal paradigms of conflict resolution: mediation and conferencing receive specific attention.
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PCS 165 - HUM Peace, War, and Nonviolence 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This survey introduces key concepts and issues in the study of peace and war. The course explores substantive meanings of peace and war, the reasons for war, and the attempts to build both negative and positive peace. The course grants sustained attention to the pacifist tradition and historical tactics of nonviolent resistance.
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PCS 465 - Directed Research Project in Peace and Conflict Studies 4.00 credits.
This course is a capstone seminar designed to integrate previous course work and produce a major research project. *Prerequisite(s): All other requirements for the Peace and Conflict Studies minor.
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PCS 470-474 - Internship in Peace and Conflict Studies Variable credit.
Internships with advocacy groups, government agencies, research institutes, and other not-for-profit organizations in the fields of nonviolence, social justice, human rights, disarmament, environmental protection, and Third World development are encouraged. Up to six hours of academic credit may be earned for the internship. *Prerequisite(s): PCS 160 and PCS 165 . Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PHY 103 - General Physics I 4.00 credits.
A study of the principles of physics, including mechanics (motion, equilibrium, work, energy and momentum), fluids, heat and oscillatory motion. *Prerequisite(s): Level II math placement or completion of Math Core requirement. Students who have credit for PHY 200 may not enroll in this course for credit. *Corequisite(s): PHY 103L and PHY 103D. Hours: lecture 3, discussion 1, laboratory 2. Fall semester.
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PHY 104 - General Physics II 4.00 credits.
Continuation of PHY 103 . Topics include waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, geometric optics, and radioactivity. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 103 . Students who have credit for PHY 201 may not enroll in this course for credit. *Corequisite(s): PHY 104L. Hours: lecture 3, discussion 1, laboratory 2. Spring semester.
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PHY 105 - NPS How Things Work 4.00 credit.
(Natural and Physical Science Core Course)
Based on activities experienced in daily life, students will learn several physical concepts. By experiencing science at work students will become more comfortable with it and will understand the predictable nature of the universe and dispel the “magic” of science and technology. Students learn how various technologies work and will develop their physical intuition of the world. Topics may include: amusement park rides, bicycles, baseball, human movement, automobiles, clocks, musical instruments, audio amplifiers, radio, lasers, cameras, computers, copiers, power generation and distribution, and nuclear reactors. Course will include a laboratory component each week. *Corequisite(s): PHY 105L. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 1.5.
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PHY 200 - College Physics I 4.00 credits.
Introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics, classical kinematics and dynamics (linear and rotational motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum), friction, statics and universal gravitation. *Prerequisite(s): or corequisite(s): MA 121 . Students who have credit for PHY 103 may not enroll in this course for credit. *Corequisite(s): PHY 200L. Hours: combined lecture/discussion 4, laboratory 2.
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PHY 201 - College Physics II 4.00 credits.
A continuation of PHY 200 . Introduction to the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism. Covering topics on fields, waves, potential, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, direct current circuits, and alternating current circuits. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 200 . Students who have credit for PHY 104 may not enroll in this course for credit. *Corequisite(s): PHY 201L. Hours: combined lecture/discussion 4, laboratory 2. Spring semester.
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PHY 202 - College Physics III 4.00 credits.
Introduction to oscillations, fluids, thermodynamics, and optics. The laboratory introduces numerical analysis and iterative solutions. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 200 . *Corequisite(s): PHY 202L. Hours: combined lecture/discussion 4, laboratory 2. Fall semester.
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PHY 221 - Modern Physics 3.00 credits.
Twentieth-century developments in the structure of the atom. Topics include X-rays, radioactivity, atomic spectra, blackbody radiation, introduction to quantum theory emphasizing the extranuclear structure of the atom, elementary particles, nuclear structure and transformations. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 122 . Fall semester.
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PHY 302 - Electromagnetism (EGR 302) 3.00 credit.
An intermediate course in electromagnetism including electro- and magnetostatics and dynamics, Maxwell’s equations, macroscopic fields, electromagnetic waves and special relativity. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 . *Prerequisite or *Corequisite: MA 321 . Spring semester.
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PHY 353 - Advanced Physics Laboratory 3.00 credits.
Experimentation, data acquisition, data analysis and technical presentations appropriate for the physical and chemical sciences. Emphasis on statistics of physical/chemical experimental data and computer methods of analysis, including electronic laboratory notebooks and computer networks. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 and MA 121 . Hours: lecture 2, laboratory 6. Fall semester.
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PHY 361 - Applied Quantum Mechanics/Advanced Topics in Applied Physics (EGR 361) 4.00 credits.
Course offers an introduction to applied quantum mechanics, including a review of the origins of quantum mechanics, basic concepts and postulates, Schrodinger equation, simple one-dimensional potentials, potential wells, tunneling, Bloch theorem, harmonic oscillators, the hydrogen atom model, crystal structure, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zone, band theory, effective mass, quantum statistics, Fermi level, thermal properties of crystals and phonons, basic charge transport, interaction with radiation, perturbation theory, and laser physics. The course is integrated by a weekly one-hour seminar, during which students will present a summary of their overview/research efforts on advanced topics. *Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 . Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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PHY 370-378 - Special Topics in Physics 3.00 credits.
Topics in physics not covered in other courses. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PHY 423 - General Relativity 3.00 credits.
An introduction to calculus on manifolds, differential topology, exterior calculus, affine geometry, Riemannian geometry, special relativity and general relativity with applications to relativistic cosmology. *Prerequisite(s): MA 122 and MA 201 , or permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
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PHY 480-489 - Independent Study in Physics 3.00 credits.
Study and experimentation in an area of interest to the student and faculty member. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PHY 491 - Physics Research I 2.00 credits.
An original experiment or theoretical investigation performed under the close supervision of a faculty member. A written thesis and a public seminar are required. Hours: laboratory 6. Register by Instructor.
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PHY 492 - Physics Research II 2.00 credits.
An original experiment or theoretical investigation performed under the close supervision of a faculty member. A written thesis and a public seminar are required. Hours: laboratory 6. Register by Instructor.
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PH 105 - WCH Introduction to Philosophy 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
A historical overview and a topical introduction to the Western philosophical tradition, the course concentrates on the most fundamental existential questions that confront us, and examines some of the great Western philosophers’ answers to these questions throughout history. Great historical figures in Western philosophy such as Plato, Aquinas, Descartes and Hume are covered. Course topics and questions include: philosophy of religion, epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.
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PH 110 - PLE Logic and Critical Thinking 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This course is an overview of the key skills that are necessary for being a critical thinker in general, and it is an overview of the various impediments to critical thinking and the pitfalls they can lead to such as prejudice and authoritarianism. The student will learn the difference between mere rhetoric and persuasion on the one hand, and cogent reasoning on the other. The student will be trained in both deductive and inductive patterns of reasoning, and learn to spot and evaluate such arguments in the wild—magazines, political speeches, advertising, etc. In addition to learning how to be a critical (and thus persuasive) thinker, writer and speaker, the student will also learn about the many roadblocks to critical thinking such as: formal/informal fallacies, naïve ideas about the reliability of memory/perception, social context/group-think, etc. The focus of the course will be critical thinking in real world decision making. *Prerequisite(s): MA 011 (competency). This course is open to students with advanced English placement as well as those who have already completed their PLE requirement.
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PH 111 - Introduction to Classical Greek 4.00 credits.
A first experience with the Greek language with focus on the language and its social and cultural context. Students will explore classical Greek literature in its original language.
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PH 115 - HUM Ethics 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
A study of the nature, origin and development of ethical theories from both a historical and contemporary perspective and their relevance to significant current moral dilemmas such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment and environmental issues. Special attention is given to the exploration of enduring moral concerns, such as moral realism versus relativism, egoism, altruism, the role of reason in ethics, and the nature of responsible moral decision making.
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PH 200 - History and Philosophy of Science 4.00 credits.
This course will cover the nature of scientific laws and explanation, the problem of induction, realism, the Quine-Duhem thesis, falsifiability, instrumentalism, Ptolemaic astronomy, Copernican astronomy, Kepler’s laws, the Aristotelian worldview, the Newtonian worldview, the special theory of relativity, the general theory of relativity, space-time structure, time travel, quantum theory, the EPR conundrum, quantum non-locality, and Bell’s theorem. The material will be presented in historical context.
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PH 201 - WCH History of Western Philosophy I 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
Engagement in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in Western Philosophy in ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Special emphasis is placed on the works of major figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Ockham and Descartes with a view toward exploring their respective positions on critical questions in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics.
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PH 202 - WCH History of Western Philosophy II 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course engages in an in-depth survey of the central issues and thinkers in the modern and contemporary periods. Special emphasis is placed on major figures such as Kant, Locke, Hume, Hegel, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Heidegger with a view toward exploring their respective positions in regard to epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, politics and aesthetics.
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PH 213 - Philosophy of Science 4.00 credits.
Fundamental issues in the philosophy of science, such as the nature of scientific laws and explanation, the problem of induction, realism and anti-realism, and scientific progress will be treated. We will concern ourselves with questions such as: What claims are we justified in making within science? Do our best scientific theories give us a literally true account of the whole universe or an approximately true account? Are the entities studied by science really “out there in the world,” or are they merely convenient fictions?
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PH 234 - Justice Through the Ages 4.00 credits
This seminar addresses the subject of justice as it has appeared in classical literature. Many of the readings involve the contest between positive law, enacted by the state, and what has been labeled natural or eternal law. The course begins with readings from the ancient world and concludes with modern-day readings on the subject. It also includes films that eloquently address the perennial problems associated with defining justice.
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PH 255A - Advanced Ethics: Business (BA 255A) 4.00 credits.
Business Ethics is part of a four-course sequence in Applied Ethics. In each course, a theoretical foundation for ethical discourse within the respective field is established. This course then proceeds to a detailed treatment of central ethical dilemmas in the actual practice of business.
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