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Course Descriptions

 

Psychology
  

  • PSYC 6921 - Research Methods Lab I (1 Credit Hour)


    Designed to be taken concurrently with PSYC 6121 Research Methods I. Provides in-depth experience with design of independent research projects. Other topics include writing APA style manuscripts and statistical analysis using computer software.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6121 >= B
    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6922 - Research Methods Laboratory II (1 Credit Hour)


    Designed to be taken concurrently with PSYC 6122 Research Methods II. Provides in-depth experience with data collection and analysis of independent research projects. Other topics include writing APA style manuscripts and statistical analysis using computer software.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6122
    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6926 - Cognitive Assessment Practicum (1 Credit Hour)


    Designed to be taken concurrently with PSYC 6126 Cognitive Assessment. Provides in-depth supervised experience with administration, scoring, and summarizing the results of cognitive assessments applicable to professional psychology.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6126
    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6927 - Personality Assessment Practicum (1 Credit Hour)


    Designed to be taken concurrently with PSYC 6127 Personality Assessment. Provides in-depth supervised experience with administration, scoring, interpreting, and summarizing the results of empirically-derived personality assessment instruments applicable to professional psychology, including the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2.


    Lecture Hours: 0 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, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6930 - Research Practicum I (3 Credit Hours)


    In-depth research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. Readings will focus on research ethics and diversity issues in psychological science. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status and prior approval by the faculty instructor or supervisor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6931 - Research Practicum II (3 Credit Hours)


    In-depth research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. An emphasis will be placed on writing, professional issues, and philosophy of science. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status and prior approval by the faculty instructor or supervisor.


    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6940 - Industrial-Organization Internship (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Individually supervised field work in the area of human resources or industrial/organizational psychology in an applied setting relevant to the student’s professional goals. In order to enroll in an Industrial/Organizational Internship,students must have completed 18 graduate hours with a B average or better and have the approval of their academic advisor. May be repeated for credit.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6121 >= B and PSYC6122 >= B and PSYC6178 >= C
    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


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  • PSYC 6945 - Therapeutic Intervention Practicum I (1 Credit Hour)


    Designed to be take concurrently with PSYC 6145 Therapeutic Interventions I. Provides in-depth supervised experience with individual psychotherapy. Topics include initial interview and assessments, therapy micro skills, and therapeutic techniques to include humanistic, gestalt, behavioral, and cognitive modalities.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6145
    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6946 - Therapeutic Intervention Practicum II (1 Credit Hour)


    Designed to be take concurrently with PSYC 6146 Therapeutic Interventions II. Provides in-depth supervised experience with individual psychotherapy. Topics include initial interview and assessments, therapy micro skills, and empirically based therapy techniques.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6146 >= B and PSYC6945 >= B
    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, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 6950 - Special Topics (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Supervised independent study or seminars on topics chosen to meet the needs and interests of graduate students which make use of the expertise of the faculty and consultants. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Graduate status and prior approval by the faculty instructor or supervisor.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    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


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  • PSYC 6960 - Clinical Internship (1 TO 9 Credit Hours)


    Individually supervised clinical or counseling field work in an applied setting relevant to the student’s professional goals. Students are strongly encouraged to complete PSYC 6147 Seminar in Group Processes, PSYC 6145 Therapeutic Interventions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology I, and PSYC 6146 Therapeutic Interventions in Clinical and Counseling II either before or concurrent with the applied internship. Students must have completed 18 graduate hours with a B average or better and have the approval of their academic advisor. May be repeated for credit.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6190 >= B and PSYC6126 >= C and PSYC6127 >= C and PSYC6143 >= C
    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), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 6970 - Teaching Internship (1 TO 9 Credit Hours)


    Individually supervised field work in a teaching or educational setting relevant to the student’s professional goals. In order to enroll in a Teaching Internship,students must have completed 18 graduate hours with a B average or better and have the approval of their academic advisor. May be repeated for credit.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6190 >= B
    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), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 6980 - Research Internship (1 TO 9 Credit Hours)


    Individually supervised fieldwork of a research nature relevant to the student’s professional goals. In order to enroll in a Research Internship, students must have completed 18 graduate hours with a B average or better and have the approval of their academic advisor. May be repeated for credit.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 9

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6121 >= B and PSYC6122 >= B and PSYC6190 >= B
    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), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 6990 - Thesis Research (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    The thesis is an independent research project conducted under the supervision of a faculty supervisor. All students pursuing the thesis option must complete a thesis proposal before data collection and defend their completed thesis to a faculty committee. Most thesis students will enroll in PSYC 6990 during the semester they write their thesis proposal and again during the semester they collect data and finish writing the thesis. May be repeated for credit. Only six hours of credit count toward the Master in Science degree. Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 18 graduate hours in psychology with a B average or better, and approval of the thesis option on the student’s plan of study.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    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


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  • PSYC 6995 - Independent Research (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Independent research conducted under the supervision of a faculty supervisor. May be repeated for Credit. Prerequisite(s): completion of a minimum of 18 graduate hours in psychology with a B average or better, and approval of the student’s faculty advisor.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    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, Dissertation


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Public Administration
  

  • PADM 6000 - Survey of Public Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to introduce the MPA student to the intellectual tradition of the field of public administration. It will focus on theories, concepts and methods which have become associated with the discipline of public administration. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration 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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6020 - Geographic Information Systems for Public Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces students to the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in public organizations. The principal focus is on the use of GIS for planning and problem solving at the local government level. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration 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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6030 - Grant Writing and Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    Grants are an increasingly important source of funding for public and nonprofit organizations. This course is a skill-building course designed to prepare students to write grants as well as to understand the basic concepts of administering a federal, state or private grant award. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration 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


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  • PADM 6050 - Constitutional and Administrative Law (3 Credit Hours)


    The course explores the scope, nature and function of administrative law as it relates to the substantive, procedural and equal protection rights; as well as that law which a reasonably competent public official should know. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration 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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6100 - Public Organization Theory and Behavior (3 Credit Hours)


    Offers conceptual and practical perspectives for understanding and managing organizations. A spectrum of theories of organization will be examined. The concepts and issues to be discussed include mechanical and organismic aspects of organizations, organizational culture and politics, organizational psychodynamics, and recent theories of organizing including the use of networks and privatization. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6150 - Leadership and Ethics (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to help students link leadership theory, ethical standards commonly used in the public and nonprofit sectors, to organizational outcomes and standards of best practice.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1
    Program Restrictions: 1MPA-MPA-Public Administration
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PADM 6200 - Management of Human Resources (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces the student to personnel processes used in the public and nonprofit sector and the legal, political, social, and ethical issues affecting the management of human resources. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6250 - Introduction to Urban Planning (3 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces students to the legal bases and politics of planning, the tools of land-use planning, community development, transportation planning, economic development and growth management, and environmental and energy planning. Particular emphasis will be on the legal and technical aspects of planning in cities, counties, and metropolitan regions. The implications of citizen participation in planning for democracy and political processes will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6300 - Public Budgeting (3 Credit Hours)


    This course examines the institutions and techniques of modern financial administration in federal, state, and local government. The course introduces the terminology and processes of budgeting as well as teaches competence in analyzing budgetary problems and proposing solutions. The role of the budget as a tool in expressing priorities in policy choices is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PADM 6301 - Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (3 Credit Hours)


    An overview of the financial issues, challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit managers. The course includes instruction in budgeting and financial management strategies appropriate for the nonprofit sector. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration 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


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  • PADM 6302 - Nonprofit Management (3 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces students to the world of nonprofit management. It covers a broad spectrum of issues including creating a nonprofit, fundraising, recruitment and management of volunteers, the role of program evaluation, and the proper role of a board. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6350 - Emergency Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces students to the discipline and profession of applying science, technology, planning and management to deal with disasters. Special emphasis on how local governments and agencies can mitigate, plan, respond and recover from disaster situations. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6351 - Introduction to Homeland Security (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces students to the essential ideas in the emerging discipline of homeland security. Includes basic instruction on the strategy-making process, fear management, crisis communication, conventional and unconventional threats, civil liberties and security, the role of technology, and intelligence and information collection. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration
    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


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  • PADM 6353 - Information Security Management (3 Credit Hours)


    Overview of information security practice management. Topics include information systems security governance and management, risk management, information security program management, incident response management. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration 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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6400 - Community Development (3 Credit Hours)


    The course examines the process of community development at the local level of government in the United States. The course explains the role of community organizations, in particular public agencies, in development. The course applies the asset model of community development to teach the subject.


    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PADM 6430 - Social Deviance (3 Credit Hours)


    The purpose of this course is to provide a sociological analysis of “deviance” with an emphasis on the social construction of deviance and deviant behavior. The course explores major theoretical explanations for understanding and defining who and what gets defined as deviant and under what circumstances as well as the social organization of deviance. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • PADM 6432 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice (3 Credit Hours)


    This course uses an integrated approach to examine how theories of delinquency causation influence public policy responses. The course focuses on juvenile justice as a legal system, examines motives for the development of the juvenile court system, and analyzes the organization and processes of the contemporary juvenile court and correctional system. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • PADM 6435 - Crime and Public Policy (3 Credit Hours)


    The goals of this course are to introduce students to key concepts in crime policy and help develop their policy analysis skills, including the ability to frame problems and policy alternatives, think critically about empirical evidence, use cost-effectiveness and benefit-cost analysis to compare policy alternatives, and write effective policy memos. The course seeks to develop these skills by considering the relative efficacy of different policy approaches to controlling crime, including imprisonment, policing, drug regulation, and gun-oriented regulation or enforcement, as well as education, social programs and active labor market policies that may influence people’s propensity to commit crime.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School , College of Arts, Hum, Soc Sci Major Restrictions: Public Administration Program Restrictions: 1MPA-MPA-Public Administration Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Public Admin
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PADM 6436 - Intimate Partner Violence (3 Credit Hours)


    This course uses a criminological and sociological perspective to understand the criminal justice system’s response to intimate partner abuse and violence. The development of the field of victimology and the response of social service agencies to these issues is also explored, especially with regard to how victim service agencies intersect with the ciminal justice system. Prerequsite(s): Permission of MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • PADM 6500 - Research Methods in Public Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces the student to the principles of designing research, defining and measuring variables and sampling, and the use of SPSS to analyze data. During this course, students will develop their capstone proposal. Prerequisite(s): PADM 6600 and Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6550 - Human Services Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is an in-depth consideration of human service agencies and organizations: staff, clients, structure, service delivery, and administration. A strong emphasis is given to developing knowledge and practice skills for interfacing with local regional agencies and resources. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6600 - Analytical Tools for Decision Makers (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces students to the common analytical methods used in public and nonprofit organizations for decision-making, policy analysis, and program evaluation.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6650 - Public Policy Analysis (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces students to the economic, political, and social forces that shape pubic policy along with methods of analyzing policy alternatives.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6700 - Urban Government Administration (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of the origin, development, and growth of urban government. Emphasis will be on alternative forms of urban governments, policymaking and implementation, budgeting and delivery of services. Case studies will be incorporated. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6750 - Program Evaluation (3 Credit Hours)


    Focuses on the design and implementation of program evaluation and performance monitoring systems for in-house and privatized public programs and services. Prerequisite(s): PADM 6650 and PADM 6600 and permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 6900 - Graduate Internship (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    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, Dissertation


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  • PADM 6950 - Selected Topics (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course title will be utilized as needed to create seminars around specialized topics as these issues become prominent on the current public policy agenda. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class 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


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  • PADM 7000 - Directed Reading (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course is a structured, individualized research project to be mutually designed by the instructor and student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MPA Director.


    Lab Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Major Restrictions: Public Administration Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester
    Schedule Type: Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction


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Public Health Core
  

  • MPHC 7101 - Health Management and Policy (3 Credit Hours)


    Applied study of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students work through specific issues related to operational and strategic planning, organizational structures and relationships, motivation leadership theories and application, as well as fiscal and non-fiscal control processes, work standards, work measurement, and productivity. Special attention is given to the concept of health systems management and techniques of health systems analysis. Includes office ergonomics, information management and equipment procurement.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1MPA-MPA-Public Administration, MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 7104 - Health Care Financial Management (3 Credit Hours)


    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a practical understanding of the basic financial and budgeting concepts and tools used by healthcare organizations. The student will be provided with a basic refresher on accounting terminology and principles. Additionally the student will learn about cost concepts, the financial market, financial analysis, management of capital institutional budgeting, decision analysis, and emerging issues in healthcare finance.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 7209 - Health Law and Ethics (3 Credit Hours)


    Overview of the law and its administration as it applies to questions of policy and procedure development for health data requirements in a healthcare setting. Includes basic ethical principles and situations of ethical dilemma and ethical decision-making processes.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 7210 - Health Care Performance Improvement (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduces concepts in quality management. Areas discussed include continuous quality improvement, utilization and risk management, accrediting functions, six-sigma and statistical process control, balanced scorecards, outcomes and disease management.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 8011 - Ethical Conduct in Research (1 Credit Hour)


    Ethical Conduct in Research is a (1 credit hour) core course designed to introduce students to the scope of recommended practices of responsible research in the Social and Behavioral Science Model (SBE) for research.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 8600 - Fundamentals of Health Promotion (3 Credit Hours)


    An overview of theories and principles of social and behavior determinants of health, the social-ecological approach to public health, an overview of health promotion and disease prevention models of success, and the challenges of Healthy People 2010 objectives and health promotion informatics.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 8700 - Introduction to Environmental Health (3 Credit Hours)


    Major environmental health problems, including water quality, wastewater, and occupational health, trace elements in the environment, municipal, hazardous, and medical waste, food protection, vector control, and air quality are discussed. Introduction to the concept of environmental health informatics


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • MPHC 8722 - Internship (5 Credit Hours)


    All MPH degree candidates in the informatics MPH programs are required to complete 5 credit hours in an internship experience. The internship is a field experience which integrates professional academic preparation and public health practice. Public health and health informatics knowledge and skills taught in the core and discipline-specific courses are used in an organizational setting under the supervision and guidance of an experienced preceptor. Under the guidance of a preceptor and the primary course instructor, students develop a Work Plan that bridges the students’ career goals with public health competencies. During the internship experience, students complete objectives defined in the Work Plan and other reports as specified in the course syllabus.


    Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum


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  • MPHC 8800 - Health Decision Support Systems (3 Credit Hours)


    This course presents an overview of automated decision systems used in clinical care, health administration and public health. The intensive format of the course allows for topic discussion, on-site observation of clinical, managerial, and population-based decision support systems.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • MPHC 8999 - Capstone Course (3 Credit Hours)


    The goal of the course is to facilitate the student’s transition from graduate school to life as a public health professional. The course takes two concurrent pedagogical methods to accomplish this goal: 1) Seminar lectures and exercises designed to aid the integration of public health practice principles to enhance job performance and future careers, and to introduce some concepts by which students can expect to be managed and can use to manage others, and 2) the “Capstone Project” which provides an opportunity to integrate both technical and professional knowledge into comprehensive web-enabled oral and written reports on a student’s selected public health topic.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MPH_HINF-Master of Public Health Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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Pulmonary Disease
  

  • RPUL 5000 - Pulmonary and Critical Care (27 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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Radiation Oncology
  

  • RONC 5006 - Radiation Therapy Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: None The student will gain experience in the workup and general management of the cancer patient in the areas of curative therapy, palliation, and supportive care.


    Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RONC 5008 - Radiation Therapy Off-Campus Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    This elective designed for the student who is considering pursuit of a radiation oncology residency and who would like to obtain additional and varied experiences in the field.


    Other Contact Hours: 8

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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Radiation Therapy
  

  • RADT 2312 - Medical Terminology (3 Credit Hours)


    The knowledge of medical terminology is fundamental for health professionals. This course is offered as part of the core curriculum so that it may be used as a tool in other advanced coursework. The degree of competency required will be related to the main objectives of the course: spelling, use of correct word forms in context (English as well as medical terms), and using resource materials with ease when unfamiliar terms are encountered.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 3100 - Introduction to Patient Care (2 Credit Hours)


    Presentation of fundamental patient care skills and medical terminology needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Content includes essential patient care concepts including medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, pychosocial considerations and medical emergencies. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 3105 - Introduction to Patient Care Lab (1 Credit Hour)


    Laboratories include fundamental patient care skills needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Included are medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies. Prerequisite(d); Admission to the RADT program along with concurrent enrollment in RADT 3100 or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: RADT3100
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADT 3210 - Radiation Protection and Biology (3 Credit Hours)


    Regulations, principles and practices of radiation protection, and information particular to each radiologic specialtyand/or modality. Medical aspects of radiobiology including cellular, systemic and total body responses. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor with College Algebra or Pre-Calculus.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (MATH1111 >= C or MATH1113 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 3601 - Principles of Radiation Oncology (4 Credit Hours)


    An overview of radiation therapy to include pathology, radiobiology, radiation safety and protection, medical imaging, simulation and therapeutic equipment, treatment procedures, electronic charting, quality improvement, operational issues, as well as the rationale of radiation therapy and related subject matters.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 3641 - Radiation Oncology Clinical Internship I (4 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of instructor. Students work with the clinical personnel in a team approach to radiation therapy treatment, planning and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • RADT 3642 - Radiation Oncology Clinical Internship II (4 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of instructor. Students work with the clinical personnel in a team approach to radiation therapy treatment, planning and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • RADT 3643 - Radiation Oncology Clinical Internship III (6 Credit Hours)


    Students work with the clinical personnel in a team approach to radiation therapy treatment, planning and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • RADT 4120 - Principles and Instrumentation of CT (3 Credit Hours)


    Principles of the production of x-ray including x-ray tubes and generators. Concepts of CT physics and instrumentation. CT scanner equipment fundamentals from first generation to multi-slice, sprial and cine CT. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4160 - Pathology for Radiologic Sciences (2 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed as an overview of pathological disease processes with a focus on specific diseases radiologic students are likely to encounter in the practice of their profession. Emphasis is on relatively common pathologies, their epidemiology, symptomology, diagnosis, and treatment. Each pathological entity is examined in the context of its impact upon the patient, typical course, and distinguishing diagnostic characteristics. Prerequisitie(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4300 - Professional Issues and Ethics (1 Credit Hour)


    Introduction to current critical issues impacting allied health science; the role of the allied health professional within the healthcare system and its relationship to other healthcare disciplines. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4400 - Sectional Anatomy (2 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed to provide students in radiologic and imaging sciences a supplement to the student’s knowledge of anatomy through presentation of longitudinal, sagittal, coronal, and oblique sections of the human body. Correlation with computed tomography, magnetic resonance, sonographic, and SPECT images is made. Students should be able to use the material presented as a foundation for further study in any of the modalities. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4501 - Seminar in Radiation Oncology Evidence Based Practice (2 Credit Hours)


    This course examines how to perform a literature evaluation of current research in the profession. The resources needed to conduct a scholarly investigation are studied including the examination of finding and the significance for practice.


    Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4600 - Applied Research (1 TO 4 Credit Hours)


    Pursuit of a topic or course of study, or investigation of a problem, of interest to student and approved by instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study


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  • RADT 4614 - Radiation Oncology Procedures (2 Credit Hours)


    General principles of patient simulation including familiarization with equipment, patient positioning, and the rationale for simulation of radiation therapy portals.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • RADT 4615 - Radiation Oncology Seminar (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Review of radiation therapy literature through research, discussions and student or guest presentation.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4621 - Cancer Management in Radiology Oncology (3 Credit Hours)


    The student is provided with an introduction to the specific malignant disease entities by site occurrence. Disease processes and the treatment planning philosophy are discussed, as well as the relationship of these concepts to clinical simulation and treatment planning procedures.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4640 - Radiation Oncology Clinical Internship IV (4 Credit Hours)


    Students work with the clinical personnel in a team approach to radiation therapy treatment, planning and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • RADT 4641 - Radiation Oncology Clinical Internship 3


    Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Students work with the clinical personnel in a team approach to radiation therapy treatment, planning and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 18

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • RADT 4642 - Radiation Oncology Clinical Internship V (4 Credit Hours)


    Students work with the clinical personnel in a team approach to radiation therapy treatment, planning and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • RADT 4648 - Applied Project (3 Credit Hours)


    Directed project in which the student works independently on a project related to radiation oncology or medical dosimetry


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4800 - Physics of Radiation Oncology (3 Credit Hours)


    Basic principles of radiation such as radioactive decay, production of x-rays, radiation quality, radiation interaction with matter, radiation detection and measurement, and radiation safety. Design and principles of operation of radiation therapy equipment are included. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor with College Algebra or Pre-Calculus.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (MATH1111 >= C or MATH1113 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RADT 4820 - Radiation Oncology Dosimetry (3 Credit Hours)


    Application of physics learned in RADT 4800 to radiation oncology. Concepts of dose distribution in tissue patient treatment approaches and planning techniques. Calculation systems for photon, electron, and brachytherapy treatments included and all modification factors for treatment devices, patient geometry and machine parameters considered in-depth. Course designed to augment the student’s clinical knowledge from rotations in radiation therapy and medical dosimetry. Prerequisite(s): RADT 4800, admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: RADT4800 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • RADT 4825 - Radiation Oncology Dosimetry Lab (1 Credit Hour)


    Labs include concepts of radiation detection/measurement, central axis dose distribution, calibration of megavoltage photon beams, calculation of open/shaped fields, dose distributions in two/three dimensions, electron beam dosimetry, and quality assurance. Corequisite: RADT 4820 Prerequisite: RADT 4800, admission to the RADT program, or permission of the instructor


    Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: RADT4800 >= C
    Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: RADT4820
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_RADT-Radiation Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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Radiology
  

  • RRAD 5000 - Radiology Diagnostic (27 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 15 Other Contact Hours: 48

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • RRAD 5001 - Radiology Neuroradiology (27 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 7 Other Contact Hours: 48

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • RRAD 5002 - Therapeutic (27 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 10 Lab Hours: 40 Other Contact Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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Radiology - Medicine
  

  • RADM 5001 - Radiology Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: None The four week elective provides a basic overview of clinical radiology. Students rotate through most of the major areas of radiology, participating in the clinical diagnostic process. In addition to clinical rotations, lectures and case conferences are scheduled throughout the rotation. The primary goal of the elective is to help the student develop a better understanding of the functions of radiology as a contributor to primary care of the patient. The student will learn to recognize certain basic radiographic signs and patterns; however, it is not intended that students will be able to “read” a radiograph at the end of the elective.


    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5003 - Pediatric Radiology Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: None This clerkship is designed for students who have an interest in either Diagnostic Radiology, Pediatrics, or Family Medicine. The four-week rotation will include exposure to radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, and MRI of the pediatric patient. In addition to didactic lectures, the student will attend film reading sessions with faculty and resident(s).


    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5004 - Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    The goals of this course include understanding the modalities to image pathology, and determining an efficient approach to the radiologic evaluation of the patient for those students desiring additional exposure to diagnostic radiology.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5005 - Radiology Off-Campus Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    This elective designed for the student who is considering pursuit of a radiology residency and who would like to obtain additional and varied experiences in the field.


    Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5007 - Vascular/Interventional Radiology Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Phase III The student and the attending set specific goals and plan learning activities that will lead to attainment of the student’s objectives.


    Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5013 - Radiology Research Elective (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: None Goals: The goal of this elective is to provide the student with an opportunity to learn fundamental methods and experimental design in radiology research. The research activities shall have direct relevance to the clinical interests of the student; Objectives: To guide the student in the fundamental process of basic science/clinical research including the development of a short research proposal, implementation of experimental methods and critical exchange of ideas with other researchers; Activities: The student will participate in writing a short research proposal relevant to a project in the PI’s lab. The student will gain knowledge of the literature of the field, will obtain training and experience in appropriate laboratory methods, analysis and critical interpretation of experimental data; will participate/attend journal clubs, lab meetings and departmental seminars as deemed appropriate by the PI: Assessment: The student will submit a well written, 2-3 page summary of the research describing the hypothesis tested, relevant literature, methods used and data obtained as well as a comprehensive, yet succinct discussion of how the findings obtained add to the body of knowledge being investigated.


    Lab Hours: 8

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 1
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5015 - Introduction to Clinical Ultrasound (3 Credit Hours)


    This course is designed to promote ultrasound technology as a clincal skills tool to enhance the educational experience of MCG medical students with basic science content and to transfrom basic knowledge and experience of MCG medical students with ultrasound technology to enable readiness to incorporate this skills set into clinical practice.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5020 - Process Improvement in Healthcare (3 Credit Hours)


    During the course, students learn quality and process improvement tools, the LEAN methodology, and the use of data visualization tools. The 7-month course (September – March) begins with a one hour introduction lecture, which includes goals objectives, and the procedures for developing a process improvement project. Each month consists of a two-hour lecture and discussion, totaling 14 hours of lecture with additional time required for process improvement project planning. The project requires independent data collection. Required readings are provided. Students worked one-on-one with a faculty member to develop a process improvement project. Students must spend scheduled time with faculty during each month and present a successful design of a process improvement project by the end of the course. Students should complete six months of clinical rotations before enrolling in the course. The course will accept 20 students per year.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RADM 5085 - Phase I Elective: Introduction to Radiology (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisite: None Examine the process of radiologic diagnosis through assigned readings, clinical activities, and discussions with faculty. A daily log of activities and impressions will be kept and turned in to the course coordinator at the end of the course.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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Removable Partial Dentures
  

  • RPDP 5001 - Removable Partial Dentures (1 TO 5 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 0 TO 1 Lab Hours: 0 TO 2

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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Research
  

  • RDCT 5001 - Research Design and Critical Thinking (2 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Dental College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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Respiratory Therapy
  

  • RTHP 3100 - Foundations of Respiratory Care (3 Credit Hours)


    This course covers introductory topics required for the study of respiratory care. Medical terminology, basic principles of pharmacology, applied anatomy, physiology, and function of the reparatory and closely related systems included.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRPT_RESP-Respiratory Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • RTHP 3204 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Practice I (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program and concurrent enrollment in RTHP 3208, or permission of the instructor. An integrated approach to principles and applications of cardiopulmonary physiology, physical assessment, and basic respiratory care equipment and techniques.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRPT_RESP-Respiratory Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • RTHP 3208 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Practice Lab I (2 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program and concurrent enrollment in RTHP 3204 or permission of the instructor. The companion lab for RTHP 3204, providing students an integrated approach to patient assessment, basic respiratory care equipment, and patient care.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRPT_RESP-Respiratory Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • RTHP 3211 - Introduction to Problem Based Learning (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to the process of problem-based learning using small groups to discuss patient problems pertaining to cardiopulmonary disease. Development of communication, critical thinking, and peer teaching skills are emphasized. Orientation to and assessment of the effective use of electronic resources to research learning topics is included.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRPT_RESP-Respiratory Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • RTHP 3304 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Practice II (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous RTHP courses and concurrent enrollment in RTHP 3308, or permission of the instructor. A continuation of an integrative approach to the study and application of concepts in cardiopulmonary physiology, physical assessment, and respiratory care equipment technology.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRPT_RESP-Respiratory Therapy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • RTHP 3308 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Practice Lab II (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous RTHP courses and concurrent enrollment in RTHP 3304, or permission of the instructor. The companion lab for RTHP 3304, providing students an integrated approach to patient assessment, basic respiratory care equipment and patient care techniques.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRPT_RESP-Respiratory Therapy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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