May 21, 2024

2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog

2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Study Abroad System
	SABS 3930 - Study Abroad System Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SABS 4930 - Study Abroad System Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 12 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Surgery
	RSUR 5000 - Surgery Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5001 - Neurosurgery Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5002 - Otolaryngology Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5003 - Orthopedics Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5004 - Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5005 - Thoracic/Cardiac Surgery Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5006 - Oral Surgery Internship PPROF_ORMS Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RSUR 5007 - Neurosurgery Spine Fellow non ACGME PPROF_NEUR Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Residents Program Restrictions: PPROF_NEUR-Neurology Residency Campus Restrictions: Main campus Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Surgery - General
	SURG 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Surgery Core Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II This four (4) week clerkship provides fundamental experience in general surgery. Although most of the students’ time will be spent helping to care for inpatients, they will also participate in outpatient clinics. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic evaluation, as well as preoperative and postoperative care. Evaluation of common outpatient conditions often seen by surgeons will also be emphasized. Credit Hours: 10 TO 20 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 30 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Continuing Progress Courses Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 1Co-Requisites: SURG5100 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5001 - General Surgery Clerkship Responsibilities of initial evaluations, pre and postoperative planning and care are under the supervision of the surgical resident house staff and the Director of Surgical education. Experience will include the care of peripheral vascular, thoracic, colorectal and general surgical patients as well as a broad exposure to all other surgical specialties. Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5002 - General Surgery Research Individual students may elect to study in-depth, for a period of one to two months, any specific area in surgery under the guidance of the faculty member most familiar with that specific area. A thesis or report on the subject chosen is a necessary part of this elective. No student is eligible for more than one such elective. Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 2 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5003 - General Surgery Externship Clinical experience with individual private preceptor, in his office, operating room and hospital. (Individual arrangements must be made through both the Chairman of Surgery and the Clinical Surgeon involved.) Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5004 - General Surgery Off-Campus Externship Students may elect off campus experience in some phase of surgery in some other Medical School or institution for a period of one to two months. For help in making arrangements, interested students should contact the Medical College of Georgia counterpart of the individual at the other institution with whom he wishes to work. Such electives must be an identifiable course of instruction. An evaluation of student’s performance will be required. No student is eligible for more than one such elective. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 2 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5005 - Surgery Critical Care/Trauma The student will be assigned to the Director of the Trauma Service and be responsible to him. The experience will include trauma call, trauma surgery, patient care in the trauma intensive care unit, and patient care in the outpatient clinics. Lectures on trauma care and trauma system development will be included. An introduction to the principles and practices of pre-hospital care, to include experience on both helicopter and ground EMS services, is included. (Carl R. Boyd, M.D.) Objectives: To give the student an understanding of the principles and practice of care of the multiple injured patient. Also, the student should gain an understanding of the importance of the trauma care system development in pre-hospital care of the trauma patient. Evaluation: Evaluation will be by direct observation by the preceptor and also by standardized written tests at the end of the rotation. Credit Hours: 10 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5006 - Advanced Clerkship at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA During this elective experience the student will be assigned to one of the general surgical services and function as an intern under the watchful eye of the chief resident and chief of service. He or she can expect to be responsible for assigned patients, do a complete work up, scrub on the surgery, be asked to write orders, and follow the patient throughout their hospital course. This elective will be useful in allowing the students to determine whether they wish to pursue a career in surgery or not. Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 40 Other Contact Hours: 20 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5007 - Surgery Sub-I Students on this elective will function as substitute interns on the General Surgical Services at the Medical College of Georgia Hospitals. The student will be assigned to a specific surgical service and will function as an integral part of that service. The student is expected to initiate the clinical data base, begin diagnostic measures, and where possible, to perform surgical procedures with supervision. In addition, he will participate in the teaching responsibilities, conferences, clinics, and operating experiences of the service to which he/she is assigned and will be assigned night call responsibilities. Credit Hours: 10 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5008 - Clinical Management of the Critically Ill/Injured Patient The student will be involved in the care of patients on the Burn/Trauma Service. These patient frequently have injuries and functional disruption of multiple organ systems and therefore offer opportunities not only in learning management of burns and trauma, but also critical care. Cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal physiology are stressed and the frequent use of mechanical ventilatory support and invasive cardiovascular monitoring provide extensive experience in care of the critically ill. The interrelationship of anatomy, pathophysiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and microbiology is studied in relationship to the management of burns, trauma and critical care. Selected readings, didactic presentations, video taped lectures, perceptually instruction and clinical interface are all used as teaching methodology. These students participate as an active member of the patient care team. Credit Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5009 - Clerkship, Atlanta Medical Center Increased knowledge and skills in the field of surgery and in the care of surgical patients. Credit Hours: 10 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5013 - Surgical Critical Care/Trauma Clerkship Prerequisite: Core Curriculum During assignment at Atlanta Medical Center, students will be introduced to Surgical Critical Care and Trauma. There is an 18 bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and a moderately busy Trauma Surgery service, and VICU and CVICU. During this rotation, the student will be assigned to patients in the SICU related procedures. There are daily teaching rounds in the SICU with the faculty and house staff, as well as a variety of surgical conferences on a weekly basis. The exposure to trauma patients is varied and depends on the types of patients admitted. The majority have received blunt injury and are assessed in the trauma admitting area. There is opportunity to spend time with the helicopter team relative to transport care and issues. A surgical library is provided for reading and study during free time and academic pursuit along these lines is stressed while learning practical experience of patient evaluation and care. Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 20 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5015 - Tutorial in the History of Medicine Prerequisite: Months Offered: August through June The student will perform research on a selected topic in the history of medicine. He/she will meet regularly with Dr. Nesbit for discussion and will prepare a paper suitable for submission for presentation/publication. Elective must be approved by Dr. Robert Nesbit. Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5016 - Surgery Sub-I for Military Students Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Surgery and in the care of surgical patients. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examinations on surgical inpatients and outpatients, participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation and preoperative and postoperative care of surgical patients. Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 80 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5081 - Urologic Surgery Elective This elective is designed to familiarize first year students with one of these surprisingly attractive career tracks soon enough in their education that they do not inadvertently close the door on such opportunities before giving the option adequate consideration. While the course is focused primarily on urologic surgery, gaining an understanding of the factors involved when residency programs assess a student’s relative competitiveness and exploring avenues that can improve a student’s status will benefit any residency application. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5082 - Orthopedic Elective To provide freshmen students with an introduction to a career in orthopedic surgery. Students will interact with orthopedic faculty from various subspecialties and backgrounds through guest speakers. There will be opportunity to shadow practicing orthopedists to provide real time exposure to a typical day in the life of an orthopedic surgeon. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Campus Restrictions: Main campus Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5083 - General Surgery Elective To provide freshman students with an introduction to a career in surgery. Students will interact with surgical residents and practicing surgeons from various specialties and backgrounds through guest speakers. There will be opportunity to shadow practicing surgeons to provide real time exposure to a typical day in the life of a surgeon. Students will also receive instruction on how to organize and optimize their approach to the match process. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Campus Restrictions: Main campus Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5084 - Introduction to Plastic Surgery To introduce to first year students what plastic surgery is. To outline the steps involved in becoming a plastic surgeon. To prepare the students cognitively, affectively, and technically for Plastic Surgery Residency. Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Campus Restrictions: Main campus Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5085 - Pediatric Surgery Pediatric Surgery Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5086 - Gastrointestinal Surgery Elective Prerequisite: None This course will include a didactic and clinical experience. The student will spend one afternoon a week. The four-hour period will include one hour of lecture and three hours of clinical exposure in areas of operating room, endoscopy, intensive care, and clinical research. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5087 - GI Surgery Elective Preceptorship to allow observation of surgical patient care, including operations and clinic. Student will also have formal and informal lecture/teaching activity. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5088 - Phase 1 Neurosurgery Elective Observational experience in the neurosurgery operating room. Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5089 - Ethical Issues in Clinical Medicine Current medical curriculum traditionally focuses on basic sciences without emphasis on ethical issues. This elective addresses the need for ethical education for medical students through engaging small-group seminar sessions. Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5090 - Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck This course will present the anatomy of the head and neck with a focus on clinical applications and relevant surgical anatomy. This course will also introduce medical students to basic concepts in the evaluation of head and neck, with emphasis placed on common otolaryngologic diagnosis seen both in a general medical practice and subspecialty clinics. This course will cover the anatomy of the head, neck, face and temporal bone, and include pertinent radiographic findings. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5098 - Surgery Summer Preceptorship Surgery Summer Preceptorship Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5100 - Basic Clerkship in Surgery Subspecialty Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II This four (4) week clerkship provides fundamental experience in general surgery. Although most of the students’ time will be spent helping to care for inpatients, they will also participate in outpatient clinics. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic evaluation, as well as preoperative and postoperative care. Evaluation of common outpatient conditions often seen by surgeons will also be emphasized. Credit Hours: 10 TO 20 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 30 Grade Mode: Normal, Continuing Progress Courses, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 1Co-Requisites: SURG5000 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5200 - Neurosurgery Externship This externship provides opportunity for combining the direct patient care responsibilities of a junior house officer with practice in performing neurological examinations while participating with staff members in the practice of neurosurgery. The extern will be assigned eight patients for which he will have primary responsibility for daily care under the supervision of the senior house officer and staff of the Neurosurgery Service. He will participate in patient evaluations in the clinic and in daily teaching conferences. This elective provides for a close working relationship between the staff and the student while at the same time providing opportunity for patient care responsibilities. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5202 - Neurosurgery Off-Campus Externship This elective provides an opportunity for students who wish to study neurosurgery at another institution. it will be necessary to talk over the needs of the student in detail with Dr. Mark Lee prior to making arrangements for this elective. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Directed Study (one-to-one) Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5203 - Neurosurgery Externship and Research Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Neurological surgery and in the care of neurosurgical patients, and participation in a limited neurological clinical research experience. Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5205 - Pediatric Neurosurgery Externship Pediatric Neurosurgery focuses on the management of developing nervous system. This elective will encompass inpatient and outpatient care of these children. The student Will participate in daily ward rounds, diagnostic and treatment planning, surgery and Outpatient evaluation under the supervision of Neurosurgery houses officers and faculty. The emphasis of the clerkship will be on the unique nature of children’s neurosurgical problems, as well as on the management of these problems, both through surgery and the interactions with other medical and surgical pediatric specialist such as Neonatology, Neurology, Oncology and Intensive Care. Participation as above in all activities of the Neurosurgical Service. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5252 - Otolaryngology Off-Campus Externship Prerequisite: None Students may elect off campus experience in place of Otolaryngology in some other medical school or institution for a period of one to two months. For help in making arrangements, interested students should contact the Section of Otolaryngology here at the Medical College of Georgia. Arrangements then can be made with the counterpart at the other institution. An evaluation of the student’s performance will be required. Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5254 - Otolaryngology Externship Note: 24 operating room hours per week and 8 hours of ward work per week. Goals: Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Otolaryngology and in the care of surgical patients; Objectives: The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical on surgical inpatients and outpatients, participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation of preoperative and postoperative care of surgical patients, fully participate in all educational conferences and appropriately participate in patient procedures; Activities: Students on this elective will function as substitute interns on the Otolaryngology Service at the Medical College of Georgia. The student will function as an integral part of the service. The student is expected to initiate the clinical data base, begin diagnostic measures, and where possible, perform surgical procedures with supervision. In addition, he/she will participate in the teaching responsibilities, conferences, clinics, and operating experiences of the service to which he/she is assigned and he/she will be assigned night call responsibilities. Participation as above in all activities of the surgical service. Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 8 Other Contact Hours: 16 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5275 - Orthopedics Externship Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Orthopedic Surgery and in the care of Orthopedics patients. Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5278 - Orthopedics Off-Campus Externship Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Orthopedic Surgery and in the care of orthopedics patients. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5280 - Spinal Cord Injury Service Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and in the care of spinal cord injured patients. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examinations on Spinal Cord Injured patients and participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the care of Spinal Cord Injured patients. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5292 - Orthopedic Surgery Research Increased knowledge, skill and appreciation in the field of surgical research. The student will gain research experience in Orthopedic Surgery. Students will participate in studies that are currently ongoing in the section or suggest a research proposal. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 20 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5300 - Pediatric Surgery Externship Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Pediatric Surgery and in the care of pediatric surgical patients. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examination on pediatric surgical inpatients and outpatients. Students will participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation and preoperative and postoperative care of pediatric surgical patients. Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 20 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5325 - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Externship This elective is designed to provide additional experience in pathophysiology and treatment of intrathoracic disease. The student participates with the chief resident and/or attending thoracic surgeon in answering consultations regarding patients with potential thoracic surgical problems on other services. In addition, opportunities are available for experience in treatment of critically ill patients in the surgical intensive care unit. Responsibilities of the student are entirely separate from those taking the required subspecialty clerkship. (SUR 5000) In addition, the student participates in all conferences, rounds and clinics. Credit Hours: 10 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5326 - Off-Campus Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Externship Increased knowledge and skills and treatment of cardiothoracic diseases. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examination on cardiothoracic inpatients and outpatients. Students participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative patients Credit Hours: 10 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5350 - Urology Externship Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Urology Surgery and in the care of Urological Surgical patients. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examinations on Urology inpatients and outpatients and participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation and preoperative and postoperative care of Urology patients. Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 25 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5351 - Urology Off-Campus Externship Increase knowledge and skills in the field of Urology and the care of Urological Surgery patients. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examinations on General Urology inpatients and outpatients. Participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation and preoperative and postoperative care of Urology patients. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 2 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5352 - Urologic Research Increased knowledge, skill and appreciation in the field of surgical research The student will gain research experience in urologic research, participate in studies that are currently ongoing. The student will gain research experience in urologic research, participate in studies that are currently ongoing. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 18 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5375 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Externship Increased knowledge and skills in the field of Plastic Surgery and in the care of Plastic Surgery patients. The student will perform accurate and thorough history and physical examinations on plastic surgery inpatients and outpatients. Participate with increasing responsibility under supervision in the evaluation and management of preoperative and postoperative plastic surgery patients. Credit Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5378 - Colorectal Surgery Elective (Special Effective) Increased knowledge and skills in the field of colorectal surgery and in the care of surgical patients. Credit Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: SURG5000 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5379 - Pediatric Urology Externship Students will indentify pediatric urology problems, evaluate and treat patients, and learn surgical procedures. Credit Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 40 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: SURG5000 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Level Restrictions: Professional Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5380 - Surgery Boot Camp This elective has been spefically designed for students entering a surgical residency. The aim is to prepare the student with the basic surgical skills and knowledge necessary to successfully begin their PGY 1 year in surgical training. Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 20 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	SURG 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Surgery Subspecialty Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in in Surgery Credit Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Prerequisites: SURG5000 and SURG5100 Schedule Type: Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Teacher Education
	EDTD 3011 - Educational Technology Examines creative use and assessment of various computer platforms, specialty hardware, integrated software, presentation software, communication software, and information systems which are directly related to effective teaching. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester, Senior-Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 4920 - Student Teaching and edTPA Remediation Candidates who need further remediation in an identified area of student teaching and/or whose edTPA submissions do not meet the professional performance standard as specified by the state of Georgia will be provided additional support. Students who need to retake edTPA will reciee support prior to and throughout the retake process. When possible, the candidate will remain in the originally assigned classroom, but this will require permission and support from the Clinical Teacher and University Supervisor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: College of Education Schedule Type: Directed Study (one-to-one) Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 4950 - Selected Topics A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of undergraduate students in selected areas of education. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5101 - Secondary School Curriculum Design This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to educational research and learning theory relevant to adolescents. Teacher candidates will study the characteristics of secondary school learners and the principles of educational psychology that inform our understanding of these learners. This course will examine that population in terms of multiculturalism and special needs; it will explore the implications of these learner characteristics for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and management. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5102 - Secondary School Curriculum Theory This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to language bases derived from educational research, from state, national, and local curriculum standards, and from secondary school effective practices. This course will examine the secondary school curriculum in terms of the connections that exist among the subject area disciplines and in terms of the strategies that secondary school teachers and learners use (including models of teaching, critical thinking techniques, and approaches to content area reading). This course will examine the secondary school in its historical and political context as well as in relation to pertinent philosophical issues. In addition, this course will examine multiple models of classroom management and their relationship to the learning environment of the classroom. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5221 - Best Practices in Language Arts Education This course focuses on helping teachers learn the basic development and integration of skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as how to effectively implement these skills in the classroom. Topics such as spelling, grammar, speaking and writing process are also addressed along with practice in informal, formal, and authentic assessment. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5225 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum Designed for candidates seeking initial certification who wish to improve their students’ ability to read, write about, and comprehend subject area materials. Teacher candidates will develop strategies to engage students effectively in reading and writing across content areas. Candidates will develop approaches that emphasize reading and writing as a means to learn. Candidates will also develop strategies to enable students to deal with reading deficiencies and other challenges students may face as reader and writers. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5231 - Best Practices in Social Science Education In this course students will examine three models of inquiry centered social science instruction: historical investigations, simulation problem solving with decision tree strategies, and hypothesis testing. All three models emphasize the development of conceptual understanding and the integral use of complex thinking skills in learning subject matter. Students will examine adaptations of these models to learners of varied ages and developmental characteristics. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5241 - Best Practices in Mathematics Education The course examines best practices in mathematics education and theory and research, which supports such practices. These best “practices” are drawn from the literature and actual classroom practice. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5251 - Best Practices in Science Education Those in this course will study the application of current research in science and design lessons in order to apply the research to their classroom. Included in this course will be authentic assessment practices such as hands-on practicums and research projects appropriate to K-12 classrooms. Also included will be action research techniques and appropriate dissemination of the results. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5274 - Introduction to Literacy This course is designed for beginning teachers to develop the skills to teach fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, phonemic awareness, and phonics. It will focus on the best practices supported by research in these fields and will emphasize how the teacher can set up a classroom that fosters literacy learning for students in grades P-5. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5275 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment This course will examine reading and writing difficulties encountered in the classroom. It will emphasize diagnostic/prescriptive teaching through experience with informal diagnostic assessment tools. Students will then use results of these assessments to design and implement tutoring for children. Special emphasis will be placed on incorporating family literacy. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5364 - Planning for Instruction This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to plan lessons and units of study that are aligned with standards and learning objectives. Emphasis is placed on selecting instructional strategies that incorporate student-centered methodology. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5381 - Assessment and Differentiation This course is designed to examine trends and proven practices in educational assessment. Participants will evaluate a variety of approaches to assessment of student achievement. Emphasis will be placed on using formative assessment data to make decisions about differentiation. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5411 - Understanding and Teaching Early Adolescents This course is designed to enable teacher candidates to analyze and examine the nature of the middle grades student. The developmental needs and characteristics of students as adolescents and as individuals will be studied. Instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of middle grades students will be addressed. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5412 - Theory Into Practice in Middle Grades This course is designed to familiarize students with the research base, which undergirds students-centered pedagogy, and student driven curriculum in the middle grades. Current trends and issues related to middle grades education will further be examined in light of middle school theory. An examination of the research and theory related to instruction designed specially for young adolescents will lead to the development of strategic plans for teachers to use this research within their own classrooms, schools districts and state. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5432 - Teaching for Equity and Diversity This course engages candidates in developing a sound understanding of the different types of diversity that exist in schools and larger communities. Candidates examine how the different cultural backgrounds of P-12 students intersect with teaching and learning practices. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5491 - Classroom Management Techniques and Strategies Designed specifically for ore-service teachers who are preparing to work in P-12 classrooms. The primary forcus is upon the theory, research, concepts, and skills nedded to design, implement, and evaluate classroom management plans and strategies. A 25-hour field experience in P-12 is required for this course. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5910 - Student Teaching An intensive practicum course designed for graduate candidates who are seeking teacher certification. A mentor teacher and university faculty member will work with the candidate to support the student teaching. Candidates will be supervised as they plan, reflect, and refine their teaching practice. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of at least 33 semester hours of program requirements. No additional courses may be taken with this course. Credit Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 12 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Practice Teaching Fee Detail Code Description Student Teacher Fee Fee Amount 200 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 5920 - Student Teaching and edTPA Remediation Candidates who need further remediation in an identified area of student teaching and/or whose edTPA submissions do not meet the professional performance standard as specified by the state of Georgia will be provided additional support. Students who need to retake edTPA will reciee support prior to and throughout the retake process. When possible, the candidate will remain in the originally assigned classroom, but this will require permission and support from the Clinical Teacher and University Supervisor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: College of Education Schedule Type: Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6001 - Theory into Practice I The purpose of this course is to expose practicing teachers to various types of current educational research, critical analysis of research evidence, reflective practices, and concept application. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6002 - Theory into Practice II This course is taken in the final semester of the M.Ed. in Instruction program and is intended to guide the student through active reflection of concepts learned throughout the program with consideration given to application in the classroom. The student submits the final key assessment for the program. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6003 - Induction Practicum Effective Teacher Induction programs have an impact on teacher effectiveness, teacher retention and teacher leadership, all of which will have an impact on student learning and growth. The purpose of this course is to provide high-quality and well-planned induction experiences to support induction-phased teachers. The course will provide high-quality professional learning that is regularly assessed using multiple sources of data such as self-assessment, observations, and documentation. Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2 Program Restrictions: 1MED-INSR-MED-Instruction Schedule Type: Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6011 - Instructional Technology Applications This course will examine and evaluate seven basic technology strands as they relate to the instructional process: (1) curriculum integration, (2) productivity, (3) operating systems and networking, (4) telecommunications and on-line services, (5) distance learning-exploration, (6) multimedia/presentations, (7) desktop publishing. Students previously successfully completing EDTD 3011 or the equivalent test-out may not take EDTD 6011. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6033 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: A Pedagogical Approach EDTD 6033 will help students learn the definitions of STEM literacy and integrative STEM/STEAM (iSTEM/iSTEAM) education. Additionally, students will study strategies that support such an approach to teaching and learning. Strategies will include, but not be limited to, project-based learning, problem-based learning, place-based education and design-based learning. Thus, candidates will be prepared to demonstrate their understandings of STEM education as a transdisciplinary, collaborative endeavor through classroom and/or curricular applications (GA 505-3-1, 3 & 4). Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6044 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: Driving Forces EDTD 6044 introduces the concepts of grand challenges, essential and driving questions, technology and engineering (T/E) based design thinking, artistic based design thinking, creative thinking, model-based reasoning, computational reasoning, complex systems thinking, quantitative reasoning, wonderment and awe in order to prepare candidates to use STEM and STEM related pedagogical practices to engage learners in the ways of thinking and habits of mind used in STEM and STEM related disciplines (GA 505-3-2 & 4). Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6033 >= C Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: EDTD6033 Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6055 - Integrative STEM/STEAM Education: Clinical Experience EDTD 6055 will provide candidates authentic experiences in STEM/STEAM related careers and design tasks in which to observe, practice, reflect upon and deepen understandings of integrative STEM/STEAM education in preparation for implementation. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6033 >= C and EDTD6044 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6100 - Research in Content Area Instruction Students in this course will examine current research and initiative concerning content area education. The philosophical underspinnings of a variety of curricular and instructional aproaches will be examined. Results of these studies will be compared to the recommendations made in current research studies in various content area fields. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6110 - Curriculum in Theory and Practice This course explores the theoretical frameworks that inform various instructional models, historical and contemporary issues in curriculum development, and the nature and purpose of curriculum change. In addition, theoretical constructs and philosophical frameworks that undergird modern classroom instruction and assessment practices will be examined. Candidates in this course will apply curriculum theory and conceptual frameworks to design and develop content-specific curriculum. This course should be taken by the end of the second semester in the program. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Education Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6120 - Basic Instruction in Literacy This course focuses on current research regarding effective instructional strategies in the area of reading. It is intended for students who have never had a course in literacy instruction or who have had one more than five years ago. Informal assessment and authentic assessment are included. This course is required for the Reading Endorsement. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6131 - Research in Social Studies Education This course will examine research in strategic learning and schema theory and the implications for social science curriculum and instruction. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6222 - Current Best Practices in Literacy This course focuses on helping teachers learn to implement current best instructional practice in literacy in their classrooms. It will emphasize assessment and remediation for students experiencing literacy difficulties. This is the second course of the Reading Endorsement series. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6120 >= C Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6223 - Applications of Effective Reading Strategies This course will examine best reading practices in schools, implementation of these practices in classrooms, and the research upon which they are founded. These practices will include, but will not be limited to, the following: assessment and remediation, content area reading, and program planning at the classroom and school levels. Educational theory and practice will come together to enable students to development strategies to employ best reading practices within their field and classroom. Prerequisite(s): EDTD 6120 and EDTD 6222 – If this course is to be used to fulfill M.Ed. program requirements, admission to graduate program required. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6120 >= C and EDTD6222 >= C Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Specialist in Education, Master of Education Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6224 - Literacy in the Content Areas This course will address literacy strategies and skills in content areas/disciplines to enhance learning and student understanding. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional strategies that facilitate cross-content literacy. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6225 - Reading Across Curriculum Designed for content area teachers (grades 4-12) who wish to improve their students’ ability to read and comprehend subject area materials. Emphasis is placed upon teaching for understanding by taking advantage of the contributions of literacy processes (listening, speaking, thinking, and reading) to content area achievement. Topics include readability of texts; vocabulary development; trade books; strategies to improve reading in math, science, social studies, literature, physical and health education; study techniques; and assessment. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6228 - Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom This course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of current literature for children and young adolescents. Students will design strategies for utilizing literature in the classroom as a basis for sound language arts instruction and as a means to integrate reading and literature throughout the curriculum and across various content areas. Issues of student motivation, meeting adolescent needs, reading instruction, response to literature, connections to writing and assessment will be addressed. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6228 - Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom This course is designed to familiarize students with a variety of current literature for children and young adolescents. Students will design strategies for utilizing literature in the classroom as a basis for sound language arts instruction and as a means to integrate reading and literature throughout the curriculum and across various content areas. Issues of student motivation, meeting adolescent needs, reading instruction, response to literature, connections to writing and assessment will be addressed. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6256 - Writing Theory This course will examine general theories of writing instruction and composition. In addition, writing theory as it relates to classroom writing instruction will be addressed and the theories that undergird best instructional practices in writing will be explored in detail. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6257 - Best Practice in Writing Instruction This course will examine best practices in writing instruction. Strategies for teaching writing will be explored in depth. Cross curricular writing strategies will be addressed. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6256 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6259 - Applications of Effective Writing Instruction This course is the culminating component of the Writing Certificate. It will examine best writing practices in schools, implementation of these practices in classrooms, assessment in writing, and writing theory as it relates to practice. Educational theory and practice will come together to enable students to develop strategies and employ best writing practices. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: EDTD6258 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6276 - ESOL Methods, Materials, and Assessment in Content Classrooms This course provides an understanding of research, theory, methods, assessments, and materials for teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and first-hand experience working with ELLs in K-12 schools. This course is one of the three courses for the add-on ESOL endorsement for certified teachers. Prerequisite: Teaching Certificate Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6277 - Understanding Cultural Issues and Ethics in ESOL Education This course explores how teachers and school communities can effectively provide and support meaningful American school experiences of ESOL (English Speakers of Other Language) students and their families. This course is one of three courses for the add-on ESOL endorsement. Prerequisite: Teaching Certificate Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Education Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6362 - Advanced Instructional Strategies This course is designed to familiarize and enable students to utilize research-based instructional strategies for the middle grades. Instructional strategies include project-based, placed-based, active, technological, inquiry, concept-based, and design based learning, among others. Research on instructional strategies that work will be translated into practice across content areas. Reflection and critical analysis will combine in order for teachers to apply these strategies within their own classrooms, schools, and districts. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	EDTD 6363 - Social Interactive Models of Teaching This course is designed to help teachers develop teaching/learning strategies and to integrate curriculum in their classrooms. Emphasis is placed upon helping teachers to adapt strategies, choose materials, and design units that integrate subject areas across a non-textbook based, student-centered curriculum. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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SABS 3930 - Study Abroad System

SABS 4930 - Study Abroad System

RSUR 5000 - Surgery

RSUR 5001 - Neurosurgery

RSUR 5002 - Otolaryngology

RSUR 5003 - Orthopedics

RSUR 5004 - Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery

RSUR 5005 - Thoracic/Cardiac Surgery

RSUR 5006 - Oral Surgery Internship

RSUR 5007 - Neurosurgery Spine Fellow non ACGME

SURG 5000 - Basic Clerkship in Surgery Core

SURG 5001 - General Surgery Clerkship

SURG 5002 - General Surgery Research

SURG 5003 - General Surgery Externship

SURG 5004 - General Surgery Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5005 - Surgery Critical Care/Trauma

SURG 5006 - Advanced Clerkship at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah, GA

SURG 5007 - Surgery Sub-I

SURG 5008 - Clinical Management of the Critically Ill/Injured Patient

SURG 5009 - Clerkship, Atlanta Medical Center

SURG 5013 - Surgical Critical Care/Trauma Clerkship

SURG 5015 - Tutorial in the History of Medicine

SURG 5016 - Surgery Sub-I for Military Students

SURG 5081 - Urologic Surgery Elective

SURG 5082 - Orthopedic Elective

SURG 5083 - General Surgery Elective

SURG 5084 - Introduction to Plastic Surgery

SURG 5085 - Pediatric Surgery

SURG 5086 - Gastrointestinal Surgery Elective

SURG 5087 - GI Surgery Elective

SURG 5088 - Phase 1 Neurosurgery Elective

SURG 5089 - Ethical Issues in Clinical Medicine

SURG 5090 - Surgical Anatomy of the Head and Neck

SURG 5098 - Surgery Summer Preceptorship

SURG 5100 - Basic Clerkship in Surgery Subspecialty

SURG 5200 - Neurosurgery Externship

SURG 5202 - Neurosurgery Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5203 - Neurosurgery Externship and Research

SURG 5205 - Pediatric Neurosurgery Externship

SURG 5252 - Otolaryngology Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5254 - Otolaryngology Externship

SURG 5275 - Orthopedics Externship

SURG 5278 - Orthopedics Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5280 - Spinal Cord Injury Service

SURG 5292 - Orthopedic Surgery Research

SURG 5300 - Pediatric Surgery Externship

SURG 5325 - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Externship

SURG 5326 - Off-Campus Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Externship

SURG 5350 - Urology Externship

SURG 5351 - Urology Off-Campus Externship

SURG 5352 - Urologic Research

SURG 5375 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Externship

SURG 5378 - Colorectal Surgery Elective (Special Effective)

SURG 5379 - Pediatric Urology Externship

SURG 5380 - Surgery Boot Camp

SURG 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Surgery Subspecialty

EDTD 3011 - Educational Technology

EDTD 4920 - Student Teaching and edTPA Remediation

EDTD 4950 - Selected Topics

EDTD 5101 - Secondary School Curriculum Design

EDTD 5102 - Secondary School Curriculum Theory

EDTD 5221 - Best Practices in Language Arts Education

EDTD 5225 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum

EDTD 5231 - Best Practices in Social Science Education

EDTD 5241 - Best Practices in Mathematics Education

EDTD 5251 - Best Practices in Science Education

EDTD 5274 - Introduction to Literacy

EDTD 5275 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment

EDTD 5364 - Planning for Instruction

EDTD 5381 - Assessment and Differentiation

EDTD 5411 - Understanding and Teaching Early Adolescents

EDTD 5412 - Theory Into Practice in Middle Grades

EDTD 5432 - Teaching for Equity and Diversity

EDTD 5491 - Classroom Management Techniques and Strategies

EDTD 5910 - Student Teaching

EDTD 5920 - Student Teaching and edTPA Remediation

EDTD 6001 - Theory into Practice I

EDTD 6002 - Theory into Practice II

EDTD 6003 - Induction Practicum