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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Descriptions of Courses

South College courses are numbered according to the general level of instruction. Although there are exceptional cases, most one thousand level courses are considered first year undergraduate courses and two thousand level courses are considered second year undergraduate courses. Courses numbered at the 3000-4000 levels are upper division undergraduate courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 5000 level are considered master’s level courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 6000 level are considered educational specialist or doctoral courses. Courses are assigned letters according to the department in which they are taught and are listed in alphabetical order.

Contact/Credit hours for each course are indicated by the four-digit code located to the right of the course title. The first number indicates the minimum number of hours in lecture per week for the length of the course; the second and third numbers indicate the minimum number of hours in lab/internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching/fieldwork per week for the length of the course; and the last number indicates the number of credit hours earned for successful course completion. Please note that hours per week in each category will be modified for instances where classes are scheduled for periods other than the full quarter. One credit hour is generally equivalent to a minimum of 10 in class hours lecture/instruction, 20 hours in class lab, 30 hours internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching, or a combination. See Academic Information section for credit hour definition.

Academic offerings are subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Prerequisites may be waived with the dean’s/department chair’s permission.

South College reserves the right to cancel any scheduled class section if ten or fewer students are registered.
 

Courses
  

  • CST 5050 Evolutionary Computing

    Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the history, theory, and application of evolutionary algorithms including Genetic Algorithms (GA), Genetic Programming (GP), and Evolutionary Strategy (ES). Concepts of representation, operational input, and application of these algorithms are covered. Topics include the level of operational control in these algorithms, as well as applicability of each to specific problem sets.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5110 Compilers

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the operation of compilers for modern programming languages. Students explore how compilers apply algorithms, formal language theory, programming languages, software engineering, and computer architecture to translate high level languages to machine code. Topics include one-pass and multiple-pass compilers, symbol table management, lexical analysis, parsing techniques, syntax-directed translation, semantic analysis, run-time storage management, and code generation.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 5010  , CST 5020  
  

  • CST 5120 Computer Architecture

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the function of hardware elements and cohesive integration of hardware for computer functionality. Students explore how processors manage hardware components to efficiently execute instructions. Topics include techniques used in CPU design such as superscalar design, out-of-order execution, and cache hierarchies.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5130 Neural Networks

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the foundational concepts and application of neural networks for machine learning. Students study how neural networks learn to perform a specific task from examples of desired input/output behavior. Topics include ill-structured domains, neural network architectures, learning algorithms, and application of neural networks.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5140 Swarm Intelligence

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on distributed intelligence gathering for artificial intelligence from disparate input. Students study how sensor systems perform search and knowledge representation. Topics include application in areas of computer vision, wide area networks, and distributed data collection and processing, as well as sensor network distribution, data transmission, data verification, and interpolation.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5150 Formal Languages

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the mathematical framework for language description and computation. Students learn practical applications of automata to linguistics and state-based computation. Topics include computability theory and complexity theory.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5160 Machine Learning

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the application of statistics, linear algebra, optimization, and algorithms to create autonomous systems to process data. Students study the application of machine learning to areas such as business intelligence, homeland security, and structural monitoring. Topics include applicable models and algorithms for machine learning and their practical application.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5170 Computer Vision and Sensors

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the concepts and techniques of image processing and computer vision. Students study how sensor input compares to human vision and how data translation can approximate input to readable data. Topics include image formation, filtering, edge detection, segmentation, morphological processing, object detection, and 3D vision.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5180 Natural Language Processing

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the concepts of computational linguistics, commonly called Natural Language Processing (NLP). Students study how computer systems process, interpret, and communicate in human language. Topics include algorithms for interpreting and responding in human language, methods for evaluating results, and machine learning to acquire task knowledge for NLP.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5190 Applied Artificial Intelligence

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    The course focuses on the core concepts of machine learning, data science and artificial intelligence, and their application to real-world problems. AI solutions in practice and near-future applications are discussed. Topics include case studies of applied AI with an in-depth look at the theory and algorithmic processing behind each one.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • CST 5900 Research Methods

    Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course focuses on research methodology for computer science and information technology. Students learn foundational principles of experiment design, data collection and validation, evaluating research sources, and presenting results. This course is designed to prepare students for their capstone experience by selecting a project area, establishing the problem set, and compiling existing research on the relevant topics.         

    Prerequisite(s): Should be taken in second-to-last quarter before capstone course.
  

  • CST 5910 Capstone Project

    Lecture: 5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This course is designed to provide a framework for the individual student capstone project, in which students apply knowledge from across the curriculum with the research completed in prior courses to produce a comprehensive project deliverable. This course should be taken in the final quarter of the program and provides students with a portfolio project.

    Prerequisite(s): CST 5900  
  

  • DMS 1310 Ultrasound Procedures I

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to Diagnostic Medical Sonography and its role in healthcare. Principles, practices, and policies of healthcare organizations are examined with a focus on human diversity in order to promote better understanding of patients, patients’ families, and professional peers. Concurrently, sonography medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols are discussed. This course examines the specialty of abdominal sonography including anatomy, interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, pathology, related clinical signs and symptoms, normal variants, and clinical laboratory tests related to the biliary system, the pancreas, and the spleen.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • DMS 1320 Physics & Instrumentation I

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on propagation of sonography through tissue, reflection, refraction, and scattering. Basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls, imaging processing, transducer technology, transducer types, and safety standards are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • DMS 1330 Scanning Lab I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    In this course, under direct supervision, students simulate sonographic examinations of anatomical structures identifying anatomy, pathology, and reinforcing scanning techniques in preparation for performing examinations of the biliary system, pancreas, and spleen in the clinical setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • DMS 1340 Clinical Education I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This competency-based clinical experience introduces learning opportunities in diagnostic medical sonography at various clinical agencies. Student participation focuses on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in patient care and assessment, and observing/performing sonographic procedures as presented in DMS 1310  under direct supervision. Classes occur in the hospital clinical setting. Students are exposed to actual patient contact while performing the sonographic examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • DMS 1350 Clinical Education I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This competency-based clinical experience introduces learning opportunities in diagnostic medical sonography at various clinical agencies. Student participation focuses on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills in patient care and assessment, and observing/performing sonographic procedures as presented in DMS 1310  under direct supervision. Classes occur in the hospital clinical setting. Students are exposed to actual patient contact while performing the sonographic examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Admission
  

  • DMS 1410 Ultrasound Procedures II

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is a continuation of DMS 1310  and includes discussion of abdominal sonography, including anatomy, interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, flow characteristics and waveforms, pathology, related clinical signs and symptoms, normal variants and clinical laboratory tests of the abdominal pelvic wall and cavities, adrenal, and gastrointestinal system.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1310  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 1420 Physics & Instrumentation II

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course continues to focus on propagation of ultrasound through tissue including harmonics, quality assurance, artifacts, and hemodynamics. Basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls, imaging processing, transducer technology, transducer types, and safety standards are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1320  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 1430 Scanning Lab II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    In this course, under direct supervision, the student simulates sonography examinations of anatomical structures identifying pathology and reinforcing scanning techniques in preparation for performing examinations of the abdominal pelvic wall and cavities, adrenals, and the gastrointestinal system in the clinical setting.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1330  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 1440 Clinical Education II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    Clinical Education II is a competency-based clinical experience that intensifies the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skill level of students in the performance of sonography procedures. Students continue all standard practices learned in the previous quarter and perform more complex examinations discussed in didactic courses. Students begin to master sonography equipment and complete sonography procedures under direct supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1340  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 1450 Clinical Education II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    Clinical Education II is a competency-based clinical experience that intensifies the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skill level of students in the performance of sonography procedures. Students continue all standard practices learned in the previous quarter and perform more complex examinations discussed in didactic courses. Students begin to master sonography equipment and complete sonography procedures under direct supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1340  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2110 Ultrasound Procedures III

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to accurate assessment and performance of the pelvis and non-gravid uterus. Anatomy, interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, flow characteristics and waveforms, pathology, related clinical signs and symptoms, normal variants, and clinical laboratory tests related to the pelvis are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1410  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2120 Scanning Lab III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    In this course, under direct supervision, the student simulates sonography examinations of anatomical structures identifying pathology and reinforcing scanning techniques in preparation for performing pelvic sonograms in the clinical setting. The students are also introduced to obstetrical sonography.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1430  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2140 Clinical Education III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    Clinical Education III is a competency-based clinical practicum performing pelvic, non-gravid uterine sonography. Students begin to master sonography equipment and complete pelvic examinations under direct supervision. Additionally, obstetrical sonography is introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1440  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2150 Clinical Education III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 7 Total Credits: 7
    Clinical Education III is a competency-based clinical practicum performing pelvic, non-gravid uterine sonography. Students begin to master sonography equipment and complete pelvic examinations under direct supervision. Additionally, obstetrical sonography is introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 1450  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2210 Ultrasound Procedures IV

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to accurate assessment and performance of obstetrical sonograms required by sonographers. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of the development and sonographic appearance of the fetal and extra-fetal anatomy throughout the gestational period and sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal gravid uterine anatomy specific to each trimester.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2110  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2240 Clinical Education IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    Clinical Education IV is a competency-based clinical practicum. Students perform obstetrical sonograms under direct supervision. Students gain comprehensive scanning knowledge of the development and sonographic appearance of the fetal and extra-fetal anatomy.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2140  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2250 Clinical Education IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 7 Total Credits: 7
    Clinical Education IV is a competency-based clinical practicum. Students perform obstetrical sonograms under direct supervision. Students gain comprehensive scanning knowledge of the development and sonographic appearance of the fetal and extra-fetal anatomy.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2150  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2310 Ultrasound Procedures V

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to interventional, organ transplant, breast, neck, prostate, scrotum, musculoskeletal, and pediatric hip sonography. Anatomy, interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, flow characteristics and waveforms, pathology, related clinical signs and symptoms, normal variants, and clinical laboratory tests are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2210  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2340 Clinical Education V

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    Clinical Education V is the fifth in the series of courses for clinical education in the practice of diagnostic medical sonography. The student becomes a part of the health care team under the guidance of professional sonographers and performs complex sonography procedures under direct and in-direct supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2240  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2350 Clinical Education V

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 7 Total Credits: 7
    Clinical Education V is the fifth in the series of courses for clinical education in the practice of diagnostic medical sonography. The student becomes a part of the health care team under the guidance of professional sonographers and performs complex sonography procedures under direct and in-direct supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2250  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2410 Seminar

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This capstone course provides an integration of sonography theory and clinical practices and emphasizes professional development. A comprehensive review of the program curriculum to prepare students for certification and clinical practice in the field occurs.

    Prerequisite(s): All DMS courses with the exception of DMS 2450 , all with grades of C or better
  

  • DMS 2440 Clinical Education VI

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    Clinical Education VI, the sixth and final in the series of clinical competency courses, requires independent student performance of sonography examinations with indirect supervision. Students, under the guidance of professionals, perform as competent individuals in diagnostic medical sonography. Students complete all competencies as mandated by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in abdominal, obstetrical, and gynecological examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2340  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DMS 2450 Clinical Education VI

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 7 Total Credits: 7
    Clinical Education VI, the sixth and final in the series of clinical competency courses, requires independent student performance of sonography examinations with indirect supervision. Students, under the guidance of professionals, perform as competent individuals in diagnostic medical sonography. Students complete all competencies as mandated by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in abdominal, obstetrical, and gynecological examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): DMS 2350  with a grade of C or better
  

  • DPT 6110 Physical Therapy Fundamentals

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces students to fundamental physical therapy skills used in patient management within various inpatient and outpatient settings. Content is introduced to provide a framework for patient management principles used throughout the curriculum and for immediate application to the physical therapy clinical environment. This course introduces patient positioning and handling skills including palpation, infection control, vital signs, body mechanics, patient transfers, and gait training. Students are introduced to the components of the basic examination as a function of the patient management process. Foundational knowledge and skills related to the medical interview, basic examination procedures, and clinical reasoning are developed and form the basis for systems-based patient management throughout the curriculum. Laboratory sessions focus on foundational psychomotor skills including, but not limited to, goniometry, range of motion, manual muscle testing and anthropometric measures to manage patients in various clinical settings. This course also includes foundations of defensible documentation with appropriate medical terminology, introduction to the medical interview, examination tests and measures, and measuring patient outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  

  • DPT 6120 Physical Agents

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course introduces students to the underlying principles and clinical applications of selected physical agents, mechanical modalities, and electrotherapeutic modalities. Critical appraisal of current evidence examines the physical and physiological effects of these modalities, with particular emphasis on pain, inflammation, tissue healing, and muscle re- education. Clinical decision-making emphasizes the appropriate selection of physical agents and treatment parameters based on patient indications and contraindications/precautions and desired treatment effects. Laboratory sessions develop skills for the safe and effective clinical application of physical agents and therapeutic modalities.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  

  • DPT 6130 Professional Competencies I

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    The course is the first of a two-course series that introduces the student to the physical therapy profession and the professional roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist in healthcare. Special emphasis is placed on exploring constructs of cultural, emotional/social and caring competencies and associated behaviors of medical professionals. This course includes the study of emotional/social intelligence, concepts of flourishing, learning theories, learning styles, characteristics of learners through the lifespan, and literacy and communication issues for patients. These learning concepts prepare students for the DPT program curriculum and for clinical practice as a life-long learners and educators in the physical therapy profession. Instruction includes essential technology competencies that help manage healthcare delivery in a constantly changing digital world. Software and mobile apps are leveraged to improve communication, facilitate learning, and enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  

  • DPT 6140 Evidence-Based Practice I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course introduces general research principles and evidence-based practice. The student becomes oriented to the South College library system and technology resources and becomes familiar with high-level literature reviews. Students begin the formulation of clinical questions, methods of obtaining peer-reviewed research to those clinical questions, and how to critically appraise the evidence. The student is introduced to the following topics in the research process: basic research design, issues of reliability and validity, diagnostic utility of clinical tests, and fundamentals of conducting a literature review. This course provides a framework for assignments in subsequent courses in which evidence-based foundations of physical therapy are presented.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  

  • DPT 6150 Human Physiology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    Medical physiology deals with the functioning of the human body. Ability of the body to maintain constancy of the internal environment is termed homeostasis. Restoring the normal physiology is the essence of medical management. This course emphasizes the physiology and pathophysiology of the cellular, integumentary, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Function and tissue mechanics of each system are presented, with specific emphasis on changes across the lifespan and adaptations to activity/exercise and disease. A brief systems review of the renal, endocrine, and immune systems will focus the student on physiologic processes relevant to physical therapy practice. Students will be able to apply this foundational knowledge about human function to future coursework and patients, enabling students to make quantitative and qualitative observations and decisions regarding patient presentations and clinical management.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  

  • DPT 6160 Human Anatomy I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The course is the first of a two-course series that provides the physical therapy student with foundational knowledge of human gross anatomy and neuroanatomy. Instruction includes focused clinical application of human embryology, histology, and functional anatomy to consider patient problems relevant to the physical therapist. Key emphasis is on a detailed study of the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system of the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limb, to include associated osseous, muscular, nervous and vascular structures. Neuroanatomy content explores the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system, to include cranial nerves. This course consists of lecture related to the static and dynamic application of applied anatomy along with heavy use of 3-dimensional anatomy software, medical imaging, living/surface anatomy, and synthetic human anatomical models in lab sessions for hands on application and learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  

  • DPT 6210 Musculoskeletal Practice I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This is the first course in a four-course series introducing students to the clinical application of human biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles. These principles are applied to musculoskeletal dysfunction of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip regions in this course, but also serve as a foundation for future courses in the management of patients with other system- or lifespan-related disorders. Evidence-based practice in the management of patients with musculoskeletal lumbo-pelvic and hip conditions is emphasized in the remainder of this course. Students concentrate on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation, examination, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Instruction on differential diagnosis and determining primary and secondary hypotheses is completed. Foundational elements of patient management are emphasized that use patient presentation and clinical evidence to classify patients, establish prognosis and functional goals, and develop comprehensive intervention programs related to the lumbo-pelvic and hip regions. A patient-centered approach to health and disease is presented to help students recognize conditions both at risk for advanced chronicity and outside the scope of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 1 courses
  

  • DPT 6220 Musculoskeletal Practice II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This is the second course in a four-course series introducing students to the clinical application of human biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles. These principles are applied to lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction in this course, but also serve as a foundation for future courses in the management of patients with other system- or lifespan-related disorders. Students advance the application of psychomotor skills related to palpation, examination, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Instruction on differential diagnosis and determining primary and secondary hypotheses is directed. Foundational elements of patient management are emphasized that use patient presentation and clinical evidence to classify patients, establish prognosis and functional goals, and develop comprehensive intervention programs related to the lower extremity. A patient-centered approach to health and disease is presented to help students recognize conditions both at risk for advanced chronicity and outside the scope of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 1 courses
  

  • DPT 6230 Evidence-Based Practice II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course introduces the specific elements of applied research design and statistics. Students become familiar with relevant research statistics to become intelligent consumers of scientific literature. Items related to measurement, research design, statistical analysis, critical inquiry, and strength of evidence are presented. These concepts are applied in the critical evaluation of published physical therapy literature. This course provides additional framework for subsequent courses in which scientific foundations of physical therapy practice are presented.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 1 courses
  

  • DPT 6240 Human Anatomy II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The second of a two-course series completes the study of foundational human gross anatomy and neuroanatomy for the physical therapy student. Instruction continues to focus on the clinical application of functional anatomy to consider patient problems relevant to the physical therapist. Key emphasis in this course is a detailed study of the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system of the cervical and thoracic spines, thorax, shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm and hand, to include associated osseous, muscular, nervous and vascular structures. A discussion of facial and temporomandibular joint structures is also provided. Neuroanatomy content provides an in-depth study of the autonomic and central nervous systems. This course consists of lecture related to the static and dynamic application of applied anatomy along with heavy use of 3-dimensional anatomy software, medical imaging, living/surface anatomy, and synthetic human anatomical models in lab sessions for hands on application and learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 1 courses
  

  • DPT 6251 Therapeutic Interventions

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides an overview of musculoskeletal biomechanical principles as applied to joint form and function, movement analysis, and therapeutic interventions. Students are introduced to the principles and application of therapeutic exercise, to include motion, motor control, balance/coordination, strength, power, endurance, agility, and return to work/sports/function. Fundamental principles of manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization are also discussed. Students learn the fundamentals of treatment planning based on tissue healing, functional abilities, and patient goals and behaviors. Strategies to effectively teach, progress, and motivate patients are discussed to improve patient performance and compliance with treatment programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 1 courses
  

  • DPT 6310 Musculoskeletal Practice III

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5
    This is the third course in a four-course series introducing students to the clinical application of human biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles. These principles are applied to musculoskeletal dysfunction of the cervical-thoracic spine and temporomandibular joint in this course, but also serve as a foundation for future courses in the management of patients with other system- or lifespan-related disorders. Students concentrate on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation, examination, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Instruction on differential diagnosis and determining primary and secondary hypotheses is completed. Foundational elements of patient management are emphasized that use patient presentation and clinical evidence to classify patients, establish prognosis and functional goals, and develop comprehensive intervention programs related to the cervical and thoracic spine regions. A patient-centered approach to health and disease is presented to help students recognize conditions both at risk for advanced chronicity and outside the scope of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 2 courses
  

  • DPT 6320 Musculoskeletal Practice IV

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This is the final course in a four-course series introducing students to the clinical application of human biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles. These principles are applied to lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction in this course, but also serve as a foundation for future courses in the management of patients with other system- or lifespan-related disorders. Students concentrate on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation, examination, and evidence-based interventions emphasizing patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. Instruction on differential diagnosis and determining primary and secondary hypotheses is completed. Foundational elements of patient management are emphasized that use patient presentation and clinical evidence to classify patients, establish prognosis and functional goals, and develop comprehensive intervention programs related to the upper extremity. A patient-centered approach to health and disease is presented to help students recognize conditions both at risk for advanced chronicity and outside the scope of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 2 courses
  

  • DPT 6331 Health Promotion & Fitness Management

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    The course provides the physical therapy student with an overview of prevention, health, wellness, and fitness as they relate to injury prevention, nutritional influences, fitness testing, and exercise prescription in an apparently healthy population. Students investigate the epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries and identify risk factors for injury as identified in the literature. Primary prevention topics are introduced via the four APTA Preferred Practice Patterns using the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Students learn and perform components of various health and fitness assessments for people seeking to improve health and wellness, as well as explore the evidence behind injury prevention and health promotion programs. Prior knowledge of human physiology and exercise principles are applied to fitness testing and prescription for patient performance improvement. Clinical tools and procedures presented include the Functional Movement Screen; Y-Balance Screen; methods of testing strength, power, endurance, flexibility, and balance; and functional testing algorithms. Students develop injury prevention and/or exercise programs based on test results and adapt the execution to specific healthy populations.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 2 courses
  

  • DPT 6340 Clinical Neuroscience

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course presents an in-depth analysis of neural, muscular, and skeletal factors that influence pain and movement in health and disease. Students review the organization of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems with a more functional emphasis. Normal peripheral and central nervous system function and the pathophysiology of various neurological disorders are presented. Neural control of movement and functional force development is discussed in detail with emphasis on muscle activation in health and disease. Lab activities emphasize central nervous system screening and an introduction to balance assessment tools, common outcome measures, and a comprehensive neurologic examination.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 2 courses
  

  • DPT 6410 Neuromuscular Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This course presents the physical therapy examination and management of movement disorders and neurological conditions stemming from the central nervous system pathology covered in clinical neuroscience. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuro-degenerative conditions. Students apply the elements of patient management in physical therapy practice, including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and outcomes across the adult lifespan. Students will learn to apply the principles of neuroplasticity while focusing on recovery-based treatment techniques in patients with neurologic dysfunction. A wide variety of lab experiences will present and develop examination and rehabilitation skills unique to patients with neuromuscular conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 3 courses
  

  • DPT 6420 Integrative Pain Sciences

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course provides an overview of managing patients with chronic pain syndromes and associated psychosocial factors. General concepts related to chronic pain, fear avoidance models, peripheral sensitization, and central sensitization as it applies to physical therapy practice are covered. Emphasis is placed on patient education and describing clinical methods of educating patients about pain. Additional clinical application is presented in the form of pain assessment, treatment, outcomes, and limitations of treating chronic pain conditions. Current best practice techniques and research are integrated to provide discussion of the multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary nature of chronic pain.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 3 courses
  

  • DPT 6431 Acute Care & Cardiopulmonary Practice

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces students to the unique aspects of the acute and critical care environment and patient management principles, to include medical equipment, effects of prolonged hospitalization, and their role in multidisciplinary care. Students develop examination, treatment planning, intervention, and discharge planning skills for medically complex patients in acute care settings. This course also provides in-depth instruction in the pathophysiology, examination and assessment, and acute management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Basic principles of care in electrocardiography, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, and chest physical therapy to include thoracic spine and ribcage manual therapy techniques are included. The impact of cardiopulmonary conditions on physical therapy management of patients with other diagnoses is also presented. Lab activities include, but are not limited to, EKG stress testing, heart and lung auscultation, and pulmonary function testing. Human simulation labs are performed in a multidisciplinary approach to provide students with “real-world” exposure to acute and critical care scenarios.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 3 courses
  

  • DPT 6441 Mindful Patient Management

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This comprehensive course emphasizes behavioral and social sciences applied to the analysis and management of human behavior. The course is tailored specifically to the work of a physical therapist, where professional interactions with people in a culturally competent manner, including patients, support personnel, supervisors, third party payers, and other medical professionals, is a large part of their responsibilities. Special focus is given to “mindful practice”, so students develop the ability to be aware, in the moment, and on purpose, with the goal of providing better care to patients and to taking better care of themselves. Empathic care and the cultivation and maintenance of empathy is also included with the intention of developing high-quality connections and relationships with patients and other professionals that are a significant part of the integrated healthcare team. Motivational interviewing and its importance in physical therapist practice are also emphasized with the integration of positive psychology and empathetic caring into the patient care setting. Students work with simulated patient scenarios to practice, self-assess, and self-reflect on their own interviewing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 3 courses
  

  • DPT 6451 Pathological Gait: Physical Therapy, Orthotic, and Prosthetic Principles

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course builds on the foundational sciences of anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology for the performance of advanced movement analyses of pathological gait and other basic functional movements. Conditions requiring lower quarter orthotic and prosthetic intervention will be presented, along with detailed management of patients with these conditions, including pre/post op care, examination/evaluation, device design and prescription, and proper fitting and training with devices. Outcome measures commonly performed in patients with gait deficits will be covered in this course. Lab activities emphasize pathological movement analysis, motion analysis technology, and rehabilitation for the person utilizing orthotics or prosthetics.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 3 courses
  

  • DPT 6512 Management of the Aging Adult

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the physiologic changes of aging and the sociologic and economic consequences of an aging population. Significant time is dedicated to the natural aging process and how complicating factors such as chronic disease, malnutrition and other factors negatively impact the aging adult. Emphasis is placed on the positive and negative effects of lifestyle on preventing or accelerating decline, and the physical therapist’s role in this progression. Students learn to evaluate, treat, and manage common diseases and disorders in the aging adult population. Topics range from degenerative processes, metabolic changes, osteoporosis, genitourinary conditions, endocrine dysfunction, cancer, arterial and venous insufficiency, pressure injuries, neuropathic wounds, and end of life discussion. Lab intensive hours are focused on the development of patient management skills related to the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the aging adult patient as well as basic integumentary management. Students will apply their knowledge and skills in the management of older persons during a concurrent clinical education experience.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 4 courses
  

  • DPT 6521 Pharmacology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course provides students with a general understanding of pharmacologic principles, common pathological processes and their impact on patient management in physical therapy across the lifespan. The impact of prescribed and over the counter drugs on patient presentation, timing of rehabilitation sessions, and the outcome of physical therapy interventions is presented. Content on pharmacodynamics includes specific indications for use, mode of action, safety profile, and rehabilitation considerations of common medications. The body systems and conditions covered include cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, urogenital, rheumatologic, and integumentary.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 4 courses
  

  • DPT 6530 Physical Therapy Practice I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 10 Total Credits: 10
    This structured eight-week clinical experience allows students to gain experience working with patients in the clinical setting. Learning experiences occur under the guidance of a Clinical Faculty (CF). Special emphasis is placed on foundational skills of patient management in preparation for future clinical internships. Objectives for this clinical experience include gaining experience in areas of customer service and the Four-Habits Model, primary medical screening, the medical interview, upper/lower quarter screens, and central/peripheral nervous system screens. Students gain confidence with all aspects of the patient encounter and begin to form primary and competing hypotheses or physical therapy diagnoses. Instruction relating to the measuring and interpreting of functional outcomes of patients is also provided. By the conclusion of this clinical experience, the student is expected to demonstrate advanced beginner or intermediate performance levels on the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT CPI) as evaluated by the CF. Student performance will also be assessed using clinical education evaluation tools and functional patient outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 4 courses
  

  • DPT 6540 Management of Integumentary Disorders

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    This course explores the therapist’s role in the management of patients with integumentary conditions. Normal tissue anatomy, wound healing, and factors that adversely affect healing are discussed as a foundation for wound management. Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions and outcomes for persons with various types of wounds will be covered using video demonstrations and clinical cases. Specific wound types discussed include arterial and venous insufficiency ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, lymphedema, and burns. Application of specific tests and measures, their reliability and validity, and efficacy of treatment interventions will be covered. Wound risk factor reduction will be examined.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 4 courses
  

  • DPT 6611 Management of Complex Patients

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course expands the concepts from previous health, wellness, and patient management coursework by applying these principles to patients with advanced diseases that have multi-system involvement. Students will expand on prior coursework on examination and treatment principles for the management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, oncological, lymphatic, integumentary and rheumatologic disorders. In addition, students will develop a foundation for wound management with study of normal tissue anatomy, wound healing, and factors that adversely affect healing. Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions and outcomes for persons with various types of wounds will be covered using video demonstrations and clinical cases. Specific wound types discussed include arterial and venous insufficiency ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, lymphedema, and burns. Application of specific tests and measures, their reliability and validity, and efficacy of treatment interventions will be covered. Wound risk factor reduction will be examined. Students demonstrate their knowledge and clinical skills in the performance of individual and community health, and fitness screenings for specific populations throughout the course, including guided activities in a structured lab environment. Students will design individual and community-based interventions for effective disease management and present to people in the greater Knoxville community.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
  

  • DPT 6621 Management of the Pediatric Patient

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course presents fundamental concepts for the physical therapy management of children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or cardiopulmonary impairments. A framework of normal development and aging from birth to young adult is presented and serves as a course foundation. Students apply the elements of patient/client management in physical therapy practice, including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and outcomes related to the pediatric patient. Topics include, but are not limited to, developmental delay and disability, family-centered care, legislation related to provision of pediatric physical therapy services, orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
  

  • DPT 6630 Professional Competencies II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This is the final course in a two-part series that covers special issues in physical therapy related to modern patient management and the impact of diversity issues on health care practice. It will expound on the material presented in DPT 6130 . This course prepares the student professionally and emotionally for clinical practice, as well as his/her role as a lifelong learner and educator in the physical therapy profession. Course content includes, but is not limited to, principles of medical ethics, legal issues in physical therapy, risk management strategies, issues of liability, harassment, and discrimination, HIPAA and patient confidentiality, and health care regulations (Medicare, JCAHO, CARF, etc.). The course also prepares the student for the eventual job search as a doctor of physical therapy, to include job search strategies, cover letter and resume writing, and interviewing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 6 courses
  

  • DPT 6640 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course provides students with advanced clinical reasoning and intervention skills for the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise skills learned in previous courses are honed and expanded upon with the integration of advanced spinal manipulation and therapeutic exercise techniques. Students also learn basic trigger point dry needling skills for the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction. An emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning and decision-making to safely and effectively integrate these advanced interventions into patient treatment plans. This course also includes multiple case scenarios and a heavy lab component to develop and/or refine the use of these advanced interventions. Assignments using exercise prescription technology are used to enhance patient education and adherence to home exercise programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
  

  • DPT 6651 Advanced Diagnostics

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course presents a comprehensive review of advanced techniques and applications of diagnostic tests and imaging in the major systems and joints of the body related to physical therapy practice. The basic fundamentals of imaging, as well as the more sophisticated techniques and their diagnostic utility, are presented in this course. Specific content provides review of diagnostic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, and radiographs. Content is also presented on general medical diagnostic tests and how to interpret laboratory studies. Specific strategies are presented to solve common clinical questions to help the student determine if a diagnostic test adds value to the history and examination as a direct access provider of physical therapy.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
  

  • DPT 6671 Advanced Clinical Practice - Examining the Complex Patient

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course explores the therapist’s role as an interdependent practitioner working within a collaborative medical model. Inherent in the responsibilities associated with this role is the ability to recognize clinical manifestations necessitating contact with other healthcare professionals regarding a client’s health status. A proposed examination and a proposed patient management provides framework for 1) The structure for our discussion, presenting the clinical tools and decision-making processes necessary to more efficiently and effectively collect and evaluate the examination data, 2) Professional communication with the client and other health care professionals, and 3) Patient case presentations in this course as a means of applying differential diagnostic principles and promoting clinical decision-making.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 5 courses
  

  • DPT 6720 Physical Therapy Practice II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 15 Total Credits: 15
    This 12-week intermediate clinical experience builds upon the knowledge and skills obtained during the first clinical experience (DPT 6530 ) to advance evidence-based patient management and clinical reasoning skills and exhibit characteristics of an adult learner and medical professional. Direct patient care experiences under the guidance of Clinical Faculty (CF) in a collaborative learning environment include patient and family education, case presentations, staff in-services, community outreach and all aspects of the patient management model appropriate to the setting. Structured learning experiences and frequent problem-based assignments are encouraged to complement focused lab time and learning opportunities in addition to patient care in the clinical setting. Students continue membership in the APTA and increase involvement at the state chapter and national level. By the conclusion of this internship experience, the student is expected to demonstrate intermediate or advanced intermediate performance levels on the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT CPI) as evaluated by the CF. Student performance will also be assessed using clinical education evaluation tools and functional patient outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 6 courses
  

  • DPT 6730 Business Management

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course provides an overview of practice management fundamentals and applies these principles to various aspects of leadership, strategic planning, business operations, and consultative services. Students will gain knowledge of health care management and leadership, strategic planning, human resources, finance, legal and ethical issues, organization structures and fiscal management as they relate to physical therapy practice. This course provides instruction for effective team leadership techniques to prepare students for leadership roles early in their career. Students are exposed to the highest caliber of business training and practical applications to help build a strategic, competitive advantage in the marketplace. Students learn the initial building blocks necessary to build a thriving private practice or run a hospital department and are exposed to a community of evidence-based practitioners, business owners, and hospital administrators who represent the best business practices in the physical therapy industry. Students are also exposed to the broader aspects of the U.S. health care system: the organization, financing, and delivery of services in both for profit and not for profit settings. Discussion includes key management and policy issues in contemporary health systems and a discussion of public policy and its impact on the provision of rehabilitative services.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 6 courses
  

  • DPT 6820 Physical Therapy Practice III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 14 Total Credits: 14
    This 11-week terminal clinical experience builds upon the knowledge and skills obtained during the first two clinical experiences (DPT 6530  and DPT 6720 ) to advance evidence-based patient management and clinical reasoning skills and exhibit characteristics of an adult learner and medical professional. Direct patient care experiences under the guidance of Clinical Faculty (CF) in a collaborative learning environment include patient and family education, case presentations, staff in-services, community outreach and all aspects of the patient management model appropriate to the setting. Structured learning experiences and frequent problem-based assignments are encouraged to complement focused lab time and learning opportunities in addition to patient care in the clinical setting. Students continue membership in the APTA and increase involvement at the state chapter and national level. By the conclusion of this internship experience, the student is expected to demonstrate entry-level performance on the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT CPI) as evaluated by the CF. Student performance will also be assessed using clinical education evaluation tools and functional patient outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 7 courses
  

  • DPT 6831 Capstone Presentation & Examination

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    The final course in the curriculum requires the student to integrate and apply previous didactic knowledge, clinical internship experiences, and evidence-based practice principles. Students use clinical internship experiences to prepare a patient case analysis for professional presentation and discussion. Students will complete case analysis and present to their intern peers and clinical education team in a “Grand Rounds” format. Students also complete a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) Prep Course, which includes two practice examinations. The student will design a study plan and schedule in order to demonstrate preparation for the national licensure exam.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Quarter 7 courses
  

  • ECO 2751 Principles of Economics I

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    This series exposes the student to the aspects of two types of economic analysis: macroeconomics and microeconomics, and application of this analysis in business decision-making. Students develop an understanding of business cycles, the monetary system, fiscal policy, and economic theories.

  

  • ECO 2761 Principles of Economics II

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    In the continuation of this series, students further develop an understanding of the forces that control, and the effects of changes on, the free enterprise system, capitalism, wage and price theory, and the laws of supply and demand.

  

  • ECO 3501 Health Economics

    Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
    In this course, students study characteristics of American and international health care systems, with particular focus on the costs and benefits associate with various health care choices. Discussions of varying perspectives relating to both private and public sector health care reforms allow students to gain current knowledge of today’s health system. Topics relating to health insurance, hospitals, private practices, and the pharmaceutical and long-term care industries will be discussed.

    Suggested Prerequisite: ECON 2751 with a grade of C or better
  

  • EDU 1000 Introduction to Teaching

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The candidate is introduced to schools in the 21st century. The structure of schools, the social context of schools, history of education, legal rights and responsibilities, and standards and accountability will be explored. Knowledge, skills, and dispositions of effective instructional leaders are examined. Students participate in five hours of classroom observations during this course.

  

  • EDU 1010 Educational Psychology

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, students are involved in the study the psycho-educational aspects of learning as applied to the classroom environment. Students learn how to apply psychological theories to the learning process of pupils and learn how psycho-social variables influence learning. The course also provides students with the basic statistical concepts used in the evaluation of learning. The evaluation of student learning will emphasize performance-based assessment.

  

  • EDU 2000 Introduction to Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides an introduction to practical methods and materials appropriate for pre-service students to observe and learn about the teacher’s role and responsibilities for teaching in inclusive classrooms at the elementary level.

  

  • EDU 2010 Introduction to Instructional Technologies

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces students to instructional technology. Students will identify, create and apply a variety of technological skills, and develop a familiarity with classroom technologies and their function to enhance teaching and learning a K-5 classroom.

  

  • EDU 2411 Literature for the Child and Young Adolescent

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces child/adolescent literature appropriate for grades K-6 with emphasis on developing beginning literacy skills and integrating reading instruction to enable all children to become proficient and motivated readers.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 2351 
  

  • EDU 3011 Instructional Technology for Effective Teaching

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, candidates’ knowledge and skills are assessed relating to characteristics of effective teaching and their competence in instructional technology. Candidates are introduced to International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Teachers and Students and learn how technology is used to bolster effective teaching. Candidates study and design instructional technology tools used to enhance learning for all K-5 students. Candidates develop an electronic portfolio used to house their technology artifacts as they progress through the program.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 3021 Learning Theories, Learning Environment, & Child Development

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The candidate is introduced to cognitive learning theory and developmental characteristics of K-6 students for creating an inclusive learning environment. Resources available in K-6 schools, classroom management theories and theorists, conflict resolution, and effective learning environments will be explored. Candidates are introduced to learning styles, modalities and differentiation in order to help all students succeed as learners.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 3031 Introduction to Curriculum, Planning Instructional Strategies, and Assessment

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    A variety of current research-based instructional strategies and multiple assessment tools are examined. Candidates are introduced to planning, developing, implementing, and assessing instructional processes and strategies that are appropriately aligned to unit, state, and professional standards for the major content areas (math, science, social studies, and literacy/reading). Candidates are expected to demonstrate use of a variety of best teaching strategies and multiple assessments through unit and lesson plans that promote critical thinking of all learners. Candidates participate in ten hours of classroom observations during this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor, & Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 3041 Assessment for Student Achievement

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course explores assessment use and design in K-5 teaching and learning. Candidates demonstrate ability to design and adapt multiple methods of assessment, both formative and summative, to document, monitor, and support learner progress that aligns with K-5 standards and objectives. Candidates create digital records of K-5 learner performance to inform their planning and practice with grading programs used in schools today. The candidate implements assessments in an ethical manner and minimize bias to enhance student learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor, and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 3051 Diversity & Application to Planning, Strategies, & Assessment

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    Candidates are introduced to disability legislation, disabilities, exceptionalities and cultural contexts in the K-6 classroom. Candidates demonstrate how to differentiate and adapt instruction for all learners through appropriate planning, instructional strategies and assessments. Candidates participate in ten hours of classroom observations during this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor, and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 3060 Literacy and Language Arts

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the teacher candidates to beginning literacy in elementary school by allowing the candidate to experience a variety of instructional strategies that foster learning for all students. Effective tools to enhance Reading Foundations in print concepts, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and language are employed. Candidates demonstrate and apply understanding of the elements of literacy critical for purposeful oral, print, and digital communication. Candidates participate in five hours of classroom observation during this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor, and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 4041 Application and Reflection of Planning, Instruction, and Assessment for All Learners

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    Candidates apply their knowledge of content, pedagogy, diversity, and assessment to the development of interdisciplinary units and lessons that foster learning for all students. Models of teaching and learning are explored as well as the roles of metacognition and reflection to inform instructional decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval by Education Advisor, and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 4060 Literacy and Reading Strategies for the Child and Young Adolescent

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces a variety of reading methodologies based on current research and national reading curriculum standards, including balanced reading programs - basal, whole language, phonemics, phonics, etc. - and reading across the curriculum. Candidates develop instructional reading designs, present sample reading lessons and assess student learning. During their twenty-five hours of field experience, candidates demonstrate and apply understanding of the elements of literacy critical for purposeful oral, print, and digital communication.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 3060 , Approval by Education Advisor, and Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 4070 Reading Diagnostics and Prescriptive Interventions

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces a variety of reading assessment methodologies that assist the candidate in determining the K-5 student’s reading strengths and areas of improvement needs and provides experience in designing and implementing appropriate reading interventions.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 3060 , Approval by Education Advisor, & Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 4080 Reading, Writing, and Speaking for Language Minority Learners

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides an analysis of elementary school classroom cultures and methodologies that foster English language development with an emphasis on reading, writing and speaking for elementary children whose native language is other than English. Emphasis is placed on integrating reading, writing and speaking in the content areas. Candidates participate in ten hours of field experience during this course.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 3060 , EDU 4060 , Approval by Education Advisor, & Admission to Teacher Education program
  

  • EDU 4090A Enhanced Student Teaching I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 9 Total Credits: 9
    The student teacher experiences guided practice during enhanced student teaching that links theory taught in major and pedagogy courses to successful application in real world practice. Student teachers assume Enhanced Student Teaching responsibilities in Placements I and II, in either grades K-3 or 4-5. They demonstrate the ability to create an environment conducive to student learning, develop plans to guide student learning, instruct students in accordance with standards using research-based instructional strategies, continuously monitoring student learning, and exhibit professional dispositions and commitments as they work with K-5 students. Student teachers participate in full-day teaching responsibilities and plan, implement, assess and reflect on lessons and units of study that include accommodations for all learners. The student teacher must successfully complete Placement I with a grade of pass to advance to Placement II in a different grade level. The student teacher must pass Placement II with a grade of pass to have a Program Exit Interview. To be recommended for licensure in the state of Tennessee, student teaching candidates must submit and obtain a passing score on their edTPA.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Transition Assessment Points I and II, all required Praxis II tests, and approval by program advisor
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 4091  & EDU 4092 
  

  • EDU 4090B Enhanced Student Teaching II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 9 Total Credits: 9
    The student teacher experiences guided practice during enhanced student teaching that links theory taught in major and pedagogy courses to successful application in real world practice. Student teachers assume Enhanced Student Teaching responsibilities in Placements I and II, in either grades K-3 or 4-5. They demonstrate the ability to create an environment conducive to student learning, develop plans to guide student learning, instruct students in accordance with standards using research-based instructional strategies, continuously monitoring student learning, and exhibit professional dispositions and commitments as they work with K-5 students. Student teachers participate in full-day teaching responsibilities and plan, implement, assess and reflect on lessons and units of study that include accommodations for all learners. The student teacher must successfully complete Placement I with a grade of pass to advance to Placement II in a different grade level. The student teacher must pass Placement II with a grade of pass to have a Program Exit Interview. To be recommended for licensure in the state of Tennessee, student teaching candidates must submit and obtain a passing score on their edTPA.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Transition Assessment Points I and II, all required Praxis II tests, and approval by program advisor
    Co-requisite(s): EDU 4091  & EDU 4092 
  

  • EDU 4091 Seminar

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This seminar provides opportunity for candidates to meet with their student teaching supervisor in pre-conferences to review lessons prior to instruction and in post conference to review their level of effectiveness based on their instruction and environment and focus on their impact on student learning. During this course, candidates participate in professional development activities in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and implementation of assessment. Clinical supervisors monitor candidates progress in the completion of their edTPA.

    Co-requisite(s): EDU 4090A 
  

  • EDU 4092 Seminar

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This seminar provides opportunity for candidates to meet with their student teaching supervisor in pre-conferences to review lessons prior to instruction and in post conference to review their level of effectiveness based on their instruction and environment and focus on their impact on student learning. During this course, candidates participate in professional development activities in the areas of professional ethics, classroom management, planning, assessment, data analysis, and interventions.

    Co-requisite(s): EDU 4090B 
  

  • EDU 5010 Leaders of Learning

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of exceptional students. Issues include diversity; federal and state legislative mandates; individualized educational plans; identification; assessment; characteristics; differentiation; and social issues and concerns. A specific focus is placed on inclusive classrooms, teaching students with disabilities in general education settings, and making adaptation and/or accommodations in order to keep students with exceptionalities in the general education setting. Students research the teacher’s role in teaching students who face learning and social challenges, and other relevant and practical issues unique to educating exceptional students. In addition, students examine and develop their personal educational philosophies regarding diversity, beliefs about students and inclusion.

  

  • EDU 5020 Understanding Action Research

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces candidates to the practices of formative assessment and action research as tools to improve instruction and support student achievement. Focus is directed to the applications of formative assessment and the methods of action research that will be used throughout the candidates’ program of study. This course also introduces current educational policies and research impacting education and the work of K-5 instructional leaders. Focus is directed at Tennessee’s efforts to transform education in order to raise the achievement of all students. Candidates write a complete action research proposal that addresses an issue in education. The candidate identifies the education issue, the action he/she intends to implement that will change the issue, data collection method(s) that will be used to measure the change, and methods to analyze and interpret the collected data.

  

  • EDU 5030 Engaging in Meaningful Collaboration and Learning in the K-2 Literacy Classroom

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces candidates to pedagogy that supports K-2 achievement in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for all students. Focus is directed at standards-based instruction, research-based instructional strategies with emphasis on foundational skills, comprehension strategies, explicit instruction, and use of data to support learning as components of building a community of independent learners. Candidates participate in classroom observations that show the integration of knowledge and skills across grade levels. Candidates demonstrate and apply understanding of the elements of literacy critical for purposeful oral, print, and digital communication for grades K-2. Candidates participate in five hours of classroom observations during this course.

  

  • EDU 5040 Creating a Learning Centered K-2 Math Classroom

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces candidates to K-2 math standards, research-based instructional strategies with emphasis on comprehension strategies, and explicit instruction as components of building a community of independent learners. Candidates use a variety of math resources to plan and present K-2 math lessons, practice differentiating instruction and provide academic feedback, and participate in conferences to discuss their effectiveness. Candidates participate in classroom observations that show the integration of knowledge and skills across grades. Candidates must also demonstrate and apply understandings of major mathematical concepts, algorithms, procedures, application, and practices in varied contexts and connections within and among mathematical domains for grades K-2. Candidates participate in five hours of classroom observations during this course.

  

  • EDU 5050 Integrating Science and Social Studies in the Learning Environment

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    EDU 5050 introduces candidates to the K-2 science and social studies curricula, research-based instructional strategies with emphasis on comprehension strategies, and explicit instruction as components of building a community of independent learners. Candidates investigate resources that enhance student learning in science and social studies, plan and present K-2 science and social studies lessons, practice differentiating instruction and providing feedback, and participate in conferences to discuss their effectiveness. Candidates demonstrate and apply understandings and integration of the three dimensions of science and engineering practices, cross-cutting concepts, and major disciplinary core ideas, within the major content areas of science for grades K-2. Candidates also demonstrate understandings, capabilities, and practices associated with the central concepts and tools in Civics, Economics, Geography, and History, within a framework of informed inquiry for grades K-2.

  

  • EDU 5060 English Language Arts and Literacy in Grades 3-5

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course advances candidates’ knowledge and skill in reading, writing, speaking, and listening for all students in grades 3-5. Pedagogy focuses on research- based instructional strategies and adds new comprehension strategies to candidates’ explicit instruction repertoire as they build a community of independent learners. Candidates investigate resources, plan and present grades 3-5 English language arts and literacy lessons, practice differentiating instruction and providing feedback, and participate in conferences to discuss their effectiveness. Candidates participate in a field experience that integrates knowledge and skills which allows candidates to demonstrate and apply understanding of the elements of literacy critical for purposeful oral, print, and digital communication for grades 3-5. The required twenty-five hours of field experience enables candidates to apply what they are learning as they carry out small group tutoring and whole class instruction.

  

  • EDU 5070 Designing a Student-Centered Math Environment for Grades 3-5

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course capitalizes on candidates’ explicit instruction, modeling and demonstrating, and comprehension strategies to enhance student achievement in math standards for grades 3-5. Candidates investigate resources appropriate for grades 3-5 math content standards, plan and present math lessons, provide academic feed- back, guide the independent learning of students, group students in accordance with differentiated needs, and participate in conferences to discuss their effectiveness. Candidates participate in a field experience that integrates knowledge and skills which allows for demonstration and application of understandings of major mathematical concepts, algorithms, procedures, application, and practices in varied contexts and connections within and among mathematical domains for grades 3-5. The required twenty-five hours of field experience enables candidates to apply what they have learned as they carry out small group tutoring and whole class instruction.

  

  • EDU 5080 Designing a Learning Centered Environment Focused On Thinking to Advance Understanding for Grades 3-5

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    EDU 5080 builds candidates’ capacity for creating learning environments focused on thinking to advance understanding by considering the role that language, visualizing, and mapping play in science, math, and social studies across grades K-5. Candidates work collaboratively to build lesson plans and interdisciplinary lesson plans focused on thinking that capitalize on candidates’ explicit instruction, modeling, and demonstration of strategies that advance thinking and engage students in grades K-5 math, science, social studies, and literacy. Candidates work collaboratively to promote student engagement and independence as they create lessons that invite students to describe, interpret, provide evidence, make connections, consider different viewpoints, form conclusions, think about their thinking, ask questions, and wonder.

  

  • EDU 5090 Designing a Student Centered & Social Studies Environment for Grades 3-5

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    EDU 5090 capitalizes on candidates’ explicit instruction, modeling and demonstrating, and knowledge of student engagement and thinking strategies to enhance student achievement in science and social studies standards for grades 3-5. Candidates investigate resources appropriate for grades 3-5 science and social studies content standards, plan and present science and social studies lessons, provide academic feedback, guide the independent learning of students, group students in accordance with differentiated needs, and participate in conferences to discuss their effectiveness. Candidates demonstrate and apply understandings and integration of the three dimensions of science and engineering practices, cross-cutting concepts, and major disciplinary core ideas, within the major content areas of science for grades 3-5. Candidates also demonstrate understandings, capabilities, and practices associated with the central concepts and tools in Civics, Economics, Geography, and History, within a framework of informed inquiry for grades 3-5.

 

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