Courses

Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching the clarinet in a beginning instrumental program. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

This is a fundamental course designed to acquaint the student with the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application in the vocal music setting. Focus will be on English, Italian, French, and German diction as demonstrated through both speaking and singing. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: MUSP 111 or MUSP 112 or instructor consent

Corequisites: None

This is an introduction to basic conducting techniques both with and without a baton. Emphasis is on acquiring skills necessary to elicit the desired musical response from a conducted ensemble. For vocal and instrumental majors. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

A survey of music literature in Western civilization from the Middle Ages to the Baroque era with emphasis on form and style. Designed for music major and minors. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MOTR MUSC 103

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: MUSC 141 or instructor consent

Corequisites: None

A survey of music literature in Western civilization from the Classical to the 20th century with emphasis on form and style. Designed for music majors and minors. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MOTR MUSC 104

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: MUSC 141 or instructor consent

Corequisites: None

Aural study of simple and compound meters, melodic and harmonic intervals, and triads and melodies with harmonic progressions. Singing major and minor melodies with skips in the tonic, dominant, and dominant seventh chords, and counting simple and compound rhythms, including borrowed beat divisions, syncopation, subdivided beats, and beats of the half and eighth note. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: MUSC 132 and MUSC 142 or instructor consent

Corequisites: MUSC 241

Aural study of simple and compound meters, melodic and harmonic intervals, and triads and melodies with harmonic progressions. Singing major and minor melodies with skips in the dominant, subdominant, supertonic and dominant seventh chords, modal melodies and melodies with chromatic alterations, and counting rhythms including hemiola, asymmetrical meters and mixed meters. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1 hour/Total 2 hours per week.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: MUSC 231 and MUSC 241 or instructor consent

Corequisites: MUSC 242

The course is a continuation of Music Theory I and II. The content includes a study of musical form through analysis of cadences, phrases, and periods, as well as written study of four-part harmonic motions in root position and inversion, including all diatonic seventh chords, secondary triads, part writing from a figured bass, shift of mode, tonicization and modulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: MUSC 142 or instructor consent

Corequisites: MUSC 231

This course covers harmonic analysis of selected music literature from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, augmented sixth chords, the Neapolitan triad, and an introduction to analytical techniques as applied to 20th century music. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: MUSC 241 or instructor consent

Corequisites: MUSC 232

This course is a continuation of the development of basic functional piano skills. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: MUSC 153 or instructor consent

Corequisites: None

This course is a continuation of the development of basic functional piano skills. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: MUSC 250 or instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

MUSP courses are offered as private lessons by arrangement with the instructor. Consent of instructor is a prerequisite for all private instruction music courses. One 25-minute lesson a week is offered for one credit hour per semester; one 50-minute lesson a week is offered for two credit hours per semester. Private lessons cost $115 per credit hour plus maintenance fees. This is a nonrefundable fee. A minimum of five practice hours per week per semester hour credit and performance on an examination recital are required. Music majors may apply a maximum of 8 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. Non-music majors will be limited to 4 credit hours of private instruction toward the Associate of Arts degree. May be repeated for credit.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: Instructor consent

Corequisites: None

This course transitions the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Students gain understanding of the role of the professional nurse. This course focuses on the development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning strategies. Students build upon previously learned knowledge and skills while learning introductory medical surgical concepts. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Credits: 4
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: MATH 161, ENGL 111, BIOL 231, GOVT 121

Corequisites: None

In this course, students explore concepts foundational to the development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning strategies. Focus is given to assembling these tools to be used in combination of gained knowledge to be a safe, competent nurse. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: MATH 161, ENGL 111, BIOL 231, GOVT 121

Corequisites: NURS 116

In this course, the student is introduced to the basic concepts of nursing that create the foundation of the art and science of nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the middle to older adult patient by introducing basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The student begins to utilize critical thinking in the clinical setting to safely care for the middle to older adult patient. Lecture 3.25 hours/Laboratory-Clinical 11.25 hours/Total 14.5 hours per week.

Credits: 7
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: MATH 161, ENGL 111, BIOL 231, GOVT 121

Corequisites: NURS 109

This course provides students with an introduction to concepts related to mental health. A focus is placed on providing evidence-based care to promote health of clients with mental disorders. Strategies for safe and therapeutic care are applied in the clinical setting. Lecture 2.25 hours/Clinical 2.25 hours/Total 4.5 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 109, NURS 116, BIOL 232

Corequisites: None

In this course students build upon previously learned knowledge and skills while learning introductory medical surgical concepts. Students use the nursing process to provide safe care for the patient with alterations in introductory medical surgical concepts. Students gain an understanding of the various roles in the healthcare team. Lecture 3.5 hours/Laboratory- Clinical 7.5 hours/ Total 11 hours per week.

Credits: 6
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 109, NURS 116, BIOL 232

Corequisites: None

In this course students establish a knowledge base of major drug classifications. The course focuses on pharmacotherapeutics with an emphasis on drug action, therapeutic effect, indications, contraindications, potential adverse reactions, and nursing implications for administration. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 109, NURS 116, BIOL 232

Corequisites: None

This course focuses on the nurse’s role in the care of the family, encompassing sexuality, reproduction, and development. The student utilizes the nursing process in assisting patients and their families to achieve or maintain their optimal level of wellness. The student applies pharmacological principles, focusing on safe dose medication ranges for the pediatric patient. Lecture 2.25 hours/Laboratory-Clinical 2.25 hour/Total 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 128, NURS 129, NURS 135

Corequisites: None

In this course students build upon previously learned knowledge and skills while learning advanced medical surgical concepts. Students use the nursing process to manage safe care for the patient with alternations in advanced medical surgical concepts. Students demonstrate an understanding of various roles in the healthcare team. Lecture 4.75 hours/Laboratory-Clinical 6.75/Total 11.5 hours per week.

Credits: 7
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 128, NURS 129, NURS 135

Corequisites: None

In this course students build upon previously learned knowledge and skills while learning additional advanced medical surgical concepts. Students evaluate care and predict responses for patients with alterations in advanced medical surgical concepts. Students learn to be an effective member of the healthcare team. Lecture 4 hours/Clinical 6 hours/Total 10 hours per week.

Credits: 5
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 218, NURS 219, PSYC 243

Corequisites: NURS 245

This course incorporates previous knowledge, skills, clinical decision-making, and professional behaviors students have acquired throughout their nursing education. In this course, the student is provided the opportunity to synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, and gain experience managing the workflow in complex nursing situations through a variety of settings. Clinical 9 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 218, NURS 219

Corequisites: None

In this course, concepts are covered that assist students to transition into their role as professional nurses. The focus is placed on leadership and recognizing the nurse’s role in improving quality processes that affect patient outcomes in the healthcare system. The course also prepares the student for success on the NCLEX-RN examination. At the completion of this course, the student will participate in a live NCLEX-RN review session. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Credits: 4
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: NURS 218, NURS 219

Corequisites: NURS 245

This course presents an introduction to occupational therapy; including history, philosophical base, values, ethics, practice framework, and clinical reasoning. Students will learn selected theories and frames of reference as they pertain to interventions in mental health, physical disabilities, pediatrics, and community practice areas. An overview of the occupational therapy process, including assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and discontinuation of intervention will be presented. Role delineation and collaboration of the occupational therapy assistant with other occupational therapy and healthcare personnel are discussed. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hour/Total 6 hours per week.

Credits: 4
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: One-Year Certificate Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant; accepted admission into OTA program with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Corequisites: None

This course will provide a framework for students to learn about common medical conditions seen by occupational therapy practitioners and to facilitate learning of these conditions from an occupational therapy perspective. It is not intended to emphasize treatment of a diagnosis, however students will learn about specific factors unique to given conditions that may impact an individual’s occupational roles and functions. These factors must be understood and analyzed regarding the relative impact on the individual’s occupational performance. The knowledge gained from this course is a necessary prerequisite to Physical Disabilities Practice. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: One-Year Certificate Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant; accepted admission into OTA program with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Corequisites: None

This course is designed to foster a beginning exposure to individuals experiencing a variety of physical or mental disabilities, including caregivers of individuals with disabilities, through community experiences. Through these experiences, students will develop skills in observation, analysis, interview, assessment and data collection, and relational skills. Students will complete writing assignments with an emphasis on their observations, analysis, and performance of human occupation across the lifespan, with an emphasis on contextual factors impacting occupational performance. Through the written assignments, students will learn the style of professional writing required for OTAs. Professional and therapeutic relationships will be emphasized throughout the course. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours/Total 4 hours per week.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: One-Year Certificate Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant; accepted admission into OTA program with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Corequisites: None

This course presents the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the psychosocial area of Occupational Therapy practice. Students will learn selected frames of reference, and explore the effects of psychosocial dysfunction on areas of occupation. Students will learn skills necessary to assess, implement, and document intervention in a variety of mental health settings. Client factors, including culture and diversity, therapeutic interactions, and methods are studied. Students will develop skills in administering individual and group interventions, professional communication, conflict negotiation, and advocacy. Lab activities, in-class activities, and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply psychosocial principles to practice. Lecture 3 hours/Clinical 4 hours/Total 7 hours per week.

Credits: 4
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: One-Year Certificate Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant; accepted admission into OTA program with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Corequisites: None

Treatment of pediatric and adolescent conditions. Normal and delayed development of the infant, child, and adolescent are explored. The lab component incorporates theoretical principles and provides opportunities for students to develop assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and documentation skills to address a range of childhood sensory-motor, cognitive, and psychosocial performance deficits. Students will learn to adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to meet the self-care, work/play, and leisure needs of the pediatric and adolescent population. Lab activities, site visits, and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply pediatric and adolescent treatment principles to practice. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours/Clinical 4 hours/Total 10 hours per week.

Credits: 4
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: One-Year Certificate Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant; accepted admission into OTA program with a minimum GPA of 2.5

Corequisites: None

In this course, students use and apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to study muscle groups and their function relative to performing various activities. Analysis of functional movement patterns required for work, self-care, play, and leisure activities is emphasized. Principles and techniques of manual muscle testing and range of motion are practiced, specifically as they relate to the impact on daily activities. Principles of energy conservation, joint protection, and work simplification are presented. Prevention, health maintenance, and safety procedures relevant to functional activities are reviewed. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3/Total 4 hours per week.

Credits: 2
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: OTA 200, OTA 205, OTA 210, OTA 215, OTA 220

Corequisites: None

This course provides in-depth opportunities for students to develop assessment, intervention planning, intervention, and documentation skills to address a wide range of adult and geriatric physical disabilities and conditions typically treated by occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistants. Topics include, but are not limited to, stroke, spinal cord injury, fractures and joint replacement, head injury, and cardiopulmonary disorders. The use of splinting, orthotics, modalities, and assistive technology in treatment will also be presented. Students will learn to adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to meet the self-care, work, play, and leisure needs of the adult and geriatric population. Lab activities and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply physical disabilities treatment principles to practice. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours/Clinical 4 hours/Total 10 hours per week.

Credits: 4
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: OTA 200, OTA 205, OTA 210, OTA 215, OTA 220

Corequisites: None

Site visits and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply occupational therapy assessment and intervention principles to a wide range of community settings including vocational, vocational rehabilitation, home health, and emerging community practice areas. Emphasis will be on community settings in the students’ state and geographic region. The course also provides a broad exposure to the social, political, legislative, economic, and cultural factors that influence service delivery. Lecture 3 hours/Clinical 3 hours/Total 6 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: OTA 200, OTA 205, OTA 210, OTA 215, OTA 220

Corequisites: None

This course focuses on the OTA role in managing and directing occupational therapy services. It covers ethical provision of services, departmental operations, program development, supervisory requirements, personnel development and supervision, professional team building, quality assurance, compliance with regulations, reimbursement, and national and state credentialing requirements. Techniques for developing a resume and job interview skills are practiced. The importance and responsibility for ongoing OTA professional development, ethical practice, contributing to research and evidence based practice, attention to emerging practice issues and areas, and international perspectives are explored. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: OTA 200, OTA 205, OTA 210, OTA 215, OTA 220

Corequisites: None

This course is designed to foster practical professional skills in critical thinking, using literature to make evidence-based practice decisions and recommendations, and using theory to guide practice, all through the completion of a professional portfolio. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: OTA 200, OTA 205, OTA 210, OTA 215, OTA 220

Corequisites: None

Full-time clinical fieldwork experience in mental health, physical disabilities, geriatric, pediatric and/or community-based practice working under the supervision of an OTR and/or COTA. Focus is on achieving entry-level competence in planning and implementing interventions.

Credits: 8
Semester(s): Summer

Prerequisites: OTA 250, OTA 255, OTA 260, OTA 265, OTA 270

Corequisites: None

Full-time clinical fieldwork experience in mental health, physical disabilities, geriatric, pediatric, and/or community-based practice working under the supervision of an OTR and/or COTA. Focus is on achieving entry-level competence in planning and implementing interventions.

Credits: 8
Semester(s): Summer

Prerequisites: OTA 250, OTA 255, OTA 260, OTA 265, OTA 270

Corequisites: None

Introduction to Philosophy provides an introduction to the basic concepts of metaphysics, ethics, consciousness, freedom, and knowledge based on selections from written works of notable philosophers. Students apply philosophical principles in a personal worldview and discuss a variety of philosophical ideas and viewpoints. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MOTR PHIL 100

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or equivalent

Corequisites: None

Ethics is an introductory survey of the major philosophers and theories in the field of ethics. Students, through reading, writing, and group discussion, demonstrate how ethical philosophies apply to contemporary ethical situations, evaluate the possible outcomes of different ethical choices, and compose a personal ethical worldview. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MOTR PHIL 102

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or equivalent

Corequisites: None

Religions of the World provides students with an introduction to today’s five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students recognize the importance of religion in human culture; identify the history, teachings, writings, and theologies of the selected religions; compare religions in terms of their comprehensive theologies; and demonstrate a critical appreciation of each faith studied. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MOTR RELG 100

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Prerequisites: READ 02 or Reading placement of ENGL 111

Corequisites: None

This course provides a study of the technical principles and applications of the basic laws of physics. Key terms and concepts applicable to physics are addressed. Problem-solving skills are also a focus for the course. This course is not open to students with credit in PHYS 101. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MOTR PHYS 100

Credits: 3
Semester(s): Spring, Fall

Prerequisites: MATH 02 or ENGR 106

Corequisites: None

The course provides a study of basic concepts of physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and meteorology and their interrelation in the physical world. The course includes a laboratory experience. The course is intended for non-science majors only. The course requires a basic understanding of elementary algebra. Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/Total 6 hours per week.

MOTR PHYS 110L

Credits: 5
Semester(s): Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Prerequisites: MATH 02 or placement of MATH 153

Corequisites: Intermediate Algebra (MATH 103/153) or instructor consent

MOTR GEOL 100

Credits: 4
Semester(s):

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: This course provides an introduction to the relationship between geology, life, and society. The course explores the fundamental concepts of environmental geology, which includes Earth's Systems, hazardous Earth processes, scientific knowledge and values, human population growth, and sustainability. Lecture 3 hours per week.

This course is the first of a rigorous 2-course sequence in calculus-based physics for all science and engineering majors expecting to transfer to a four- year college or university. It may also be taken to transfer to other college or university programs requiring introductory physics. It covers the topics of properties of matter, mechanics, oscillation, and waves. The course requires prior completion of an introductory course in differential and integral calculus. Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/Total 6 hours per week.

MOTR PHYS 200L

Credits: 5
Semester(s): Fall

Prerequisites: MATH 171

Corequisites: MATH 271

This course is the second of a rigorous 2-course sequence in calculus-based physics for all science and engineering majors expecting to transfer to a four- year college or university. It may also be taken to transfer to other college or university programs requiring introductory physics. It covers the topics of waves, light, electricity, and magnetism. The course requires prior completion of an introductory course in differential and integral calculus. Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/Total 6 hours per week.

Credits: 5
Semester(s): Spring

Prerequisites: PHYS 211

Corequisites: MATH 272