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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Please Note
The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.
In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.
COURSE FEES
Summer 2016, Fall Semester 2016, Spring Semester 2017
Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far right column of each course listing. The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:
NOTE: The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships. The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.
Fee Per Credit Hour
| ADNR - Nursing |
25.00 |
| ART1 (tier 1) - Arts |
7.00 |
| ART2 (tier 2) - Arts |
15.00 |
| ART3 (tier 3) - Arts |
25.00 |
| ATTR - Athletic Training |
25.00 |
| BSNR - Nursing |
20.00 |
| BUHE - Health Care Administration |
20.00 |
| BUSI - Business |
10.00 |
| CCAA - Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee |
150.00 |
| DTHY - Dental Hygiene |
35.00 |
| EDUC - Education |
15.00 |
| EMTP - Emergency Med |
20.00 |
| ENGT - Engineering |
22.00 |
| GCAA - Grad Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee |
150.00 |
| HUMA - Humanities |
10.00 |
| MATH - Mathematics |
15.00 |
| MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate |
15.00 |
| MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate |
35.00 |
| MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate - Off Campus Cohorts |
60.00 |
| MECI - EDCI, Masters |
20.00 |
| MEIS - EDCU, Masters |
20.00 |
| MEUC - EDUC, Masters |
20.00 |
| MLTC - Medical Lab Tech |
20.00 |
| MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy |
75.00 |
| NSCI - Natural Science |
25.00 |
| OTAT - Occupational Therapy |
20.00 |
| PTAT - Physical Therapy |
20.00 |
| RDLT - Radiology |
20.00 |
| RPTT - Respiratory Therapy |
20.00 |
| SSCI - Social Science |
10.00 |
| SSES - Exercise Science |
15.00 |
| SSPE - Physical Education |
5.00 |
| SSSM - Sports Management |
15.00 |
| UNC1 - University College 1 - Developmental Math, Reading and Writing |
3.00 |
| UNC2 - University College 1 - First Year Experience |
12.00 |
Flat Rates
| EDU1 - Education Field Fee |
294.00 |
| EDU2 - Education Field Fee |
147.00 |
| CIPA - Studenty Abroad Course Fee |
120.00 |
Student fees listed here are for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters and are subject to change. Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.
Explanation of Prerequisites
Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.
The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.
Explanation of Abbreviations
These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.
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POLS 4240 - Middle Eastern Politics and Institutions The Middle East is probably the most polarized and polarizing are of the world today. Following September 11, 2001 world politics has focused on the Middle East with good reason. U.S. involvement in Iraq is contentious and dangerous. The Iranian regime displays unprecedented levels of belligerence. The conflict between Israel and Palestine commands world headlines. This class is designed to give students the tools to analyze these situations capably.
Credits: 3
Prereq: POLS 1210
Lecture hours: 3
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POLS 4310 - Communism, Fascism, and Democracy This course addresses the nature and problems of the political system we conventionally label “democracy” and the two primary historical challenges to democracy in the 20th century in the form of “twin totalitarianism”, i.e. fascism and communism (or state socialism). The approach taken in this course is to bring together the ways in which theory and ideology, as well as actual practice, have shaped contemporary democracy and its primary challengers in the 20th century.
Credits: 3
Prereq: POLS 1310
Lecture hours: 3
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POLS 4320 - Political Islam This course will introduce students to the study of Islamic fundamentalism through taking up the question of the relationship of Islam and politics in the contemporary world. It will focus on the political implications of the emergence of Islam as a major world religion, and on its use as a force in politics by Islamist groups by examining it rise, teachings, practices, metamorphoses, debates, and polemics.
Credits: 3
Prereq: POLS 1310
Lecture hours: 3
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POLS 4410 - State of the World A critical analysis of the relationship between humans and their physical environment at the local, regional, and global level. Surveys issues, identifies problems, and examines actual and possible solutions pertinent to this relationship by utilizing an interdisciplinary approach incorporating students’ backgrounds from previous Social Science courses.
Credits: 3
Prereq: POLS 1410 and Junior standing
Lecture hours: 3
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POLS 4420 - International Relations: Model United Nations & Arab League The purpose of this course is two-fold. First, it is to familiarize the student with the League of Arab States, its governing bodies, and its role in the International Community and in Arab Affairs. Second, is to prepare the student to participate in a diplomatic simulation of the politics of the Arab World at the Model Arab League [MAL], the Southeast Regional Model Arab League [SERMAL], the National University Model Arab League [NUMAL]. Preparation involves the student learning about two specific countries that they will represent during the conference, learning about and synthesizing that country’s policy on specific topics, and learning how to be the most effective delegate in the room with students representing 22+ Arab states.
Credits: 3
Prereq: POLS 1410
Lecture hours: 3
General Education Program Course GEP
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PSCI 2251 - Physical Science by Inquiry 1 An inquiry-based (lab-oriented) course in the physical sciences designed primarily for students who expect to teach the physical sciences (K-12) or those who learn better with a hands on approach to sciences. Topics include properties of matter (mass, volume, density, concentration, and solubility), heat and temperature (calorimetry, phase change, and heat transfer) thermal properties of matter (heat capacity and specific heat), light and color (light, shadows, and pigments), and astronomy (solar system, solar motion, and lunar phases).
Credits: 4
Lab hours: 6
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP
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PSCI 2252 - Physical Science by Inquiry 2 A continuation of PSCI 2251. Topics include electric circuits (current, voltage, power, energy, and DC circuits), light and optics (refraction, reflection, and image formation), kinematics (motion, velocity, and acceleration), and astronomy (celestial system, planets, and seasons).
Credits: 4
Lab hours: 6
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP
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PSCI 2295 - Independent Study Independent physical science investigation under the direction of a faculty member.
Credits: 1-4
Course/lab fee: $
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PSCI 2999 - Topics in Physical Science Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
Note: May include a lab.
Credits: 1-4
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PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology Survey of topics in experimental and clinical psychology, including physiological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, human development, social processes, personality and abnormal.
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP
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PSYC 1130 - Lifespan Dev for Health Sciences Survey of the factors affecting human growth and development throughout the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social and personality development.
Note: Please Note: This course is for non-majors ONLY. Credit is only offered for one of PSYC 1130 or 2130.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 2120 - Quantitative Mthds in Psychology Examination of statistical procedures that are commonly used in psychological research. Data is collected and analyzed using statistical software. Taught in a computer lab.
Credits: 3
Prereq: MATH 1500 and PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 2121 - Experimental Psychology Fundamental research skills are developed with an emphasis on experimental control and research design. Students design and conduct an independent research project.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 2120 and ENGL 1105
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 2130 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Study of the course of development from infancy through the adolescent period with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development.
Note: Please Note: Credit is only offered for one of PSYC 1130 or PSYC 2130.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 2170 - Educational Psychology This course reviews major theories of human development, trends in individual and group differences, and major theories of learning and motivation with a focus on application into classroom environments. Approaches to planning instruction, strategies for teaching and learning, and classroom management principles are examined. Methods for evaluating learning and appropriate contexts for assessment are explored. Authentic activities are used to better understand teaching and learning.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3110 - Psychological Tests and Measures Study of the nature, construction, and use of tests and measurements in education, industry, government, and clinical practice, including aptitude, ability, achievement, and personality tests. This course also satisfies the requirements for the writing intensive course designation.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101, ENGL 1105, and either MATH 1100 or MATH 1500
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 3111 - Learning and Memory Study of learning including classical and operant conditioning, social learning theory, information processing, and nature of memory. This course also satisfies the requirement for the writing intensive course designation.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101 and ENGL 1105
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 3130 - Psychology of the Adult Study of adulthood from the end of adolescence through late adulthood and death with emphasis on age-related changes in physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3131 - Death and Dying Study of the process of death and grieving with focus on coming to terms with one’s own mortality, skills for working with the terminally ill and their families, understanding the social implications of death in American society, and the ethical, legal, and philosophical issues surrounding death.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3140 - Social Psychology Study of the behavior of individuals as influenced by social groups and culture. Examines group dynamics, leadership, attitudes, and group conflict.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3141 - Personality Study of the major theories of human personality including psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, trait, and biological/evolutionary theories.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3142 - Gender Psychology Study of sex and gender including observations, theories, research, and effects of gender and sex.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3143 - Psychology of Women Multicultural study of the psychology of women including the contributions by historical and contemporary women psychologists and the research and theories exploring the issues and experiences of women.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3144 - Juvenile Delinquency This course explores juvenile offenders, the role of theory in developing our understanding of them and their offenses, and our societal efforts to better manage delinquency.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or SOSC 1110
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3145 - Positive Psychology Positive psychology is the science of human flourishing. The course addresses the empirical study of human strengths, gratitude, acts of kindness, optimism, mindfulness, and other features of well being. This course also satisfies the requirements for the writing intensive course designation.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101, ENGL 1105 and 6 hours of other Psychology courses.
Lecture hours: 3
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 3150 - Neurobiology of Behavior Study of multiple aspects of human and animal neuroscience including neurotransmission, neurophysiology, with a focus on the effects on behavior.
Credits: 3
Prereq: Either BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1151 and either BIOL 1131 or PSYC 2121
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3151 - Sensation and Perception Study of the physiological processes of sensation including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, and the psychological process of perception.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 3150
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3152 - Cognitive Neuroscience Study of how biological processes give rise to mental phenomenon. Explores cognitive effects of brain damage, mechanisms of attention, and theories of memory and consciousness.
Credits: 3
Prereq: BIOL 1130 and PYSC1101 or BIOL1151
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3160 - Abnormal Psychology Study of psychopathology including the history, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of mental illnesses including anxiety, mood, psychotic, personality, eating, physical, and substance abuse disorders.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 2130
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3161 - Health Psychology Study of the impact of psychological variables on physical health including the treatment and management of physical ailments through the use of psychological techniques.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 3170 - History of Psychology Exploration of the history of psychology as a scientific discipline, including philosophical and scientific antecedents, early psychological theorists, and modern psychological thought. This course also satisfies the requirement for the writing intensive course designation.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 1105, and 12 or more PSYC credit hours.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 3999 - Special Topics in Psychology Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
Credits: 1-6
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 4111 - Cognitive Psychology Intensive study of cognition including perception, attention, knowledge representations, memory, and language.
Credits: 3
Prereq: MATH 1500 and PSYC 1101
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 4123 - Advanced Research Design and Data Analysis pending…
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101, MATH 1500, PSYC 2121
Lecture hours: 3
General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
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PSYC 4140 - Psychology of Work Study of psychological processes that influence work behavior including management, organizational processes, productivity, worker satisfaction, and changes in the workplace.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101 and MATH 1500 or PSYC 2120
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 4150 - Physiology of Behavior Study of neurophysiology and development of the technical skills needed to conduct neurophysiological research.
Credits: 4
Prereq: PSYC 3150
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 4
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 4151 - Evolutionary Psychology Study of ethology and comparative psychology examining how evolutionary processes shape human behavior and society. This course counts as a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 1101 and ENGL 1105, and either BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1151
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 4160 - Behavior Problems in Children Study of psychopathology in childhood including research, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of common childhood disorders including anxiety, attachment, mood, psychotic, disruptive behavior, physical, and autism spectrum disorders, as well as intellectual disability. This course counts as a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 2130 and ENGL1105, or PSYC 3160 or PSYC 151 (under quarters)
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (WI)
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PSYC 4161 - Counseling Psychology Study of the basic theories and concepts of counseling psychology, and in-depth practice of basic clinical skills. This course involves intensive role-playing situations.
Credits: 3
Prereq: Senior Only and Faculty Consent Required.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PSYC 4179 - Psych Study of Contemp Problems An in-depth analysis of current social and political issues, problems, and controversies utilizing a psychological perspective and framework. This course provides an opportunity to place the field of psychology into an interdisciplinary context. Oral and written presentations of a persuasive paper are required. This course satisfies the capstone requirement of the psychology major.
Credits: 3
Prereq: Senior Psyc Major and PSYC 2121 and ENGL 1105
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
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PSYC 4185 - Psychological Internship On-the-job training in a psychologically-oriented field.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PSYC 3141 and PSYC 3160 or PSYC 4160; a grade of C or better in each course is required.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
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PSYC 4195 - Student Research in Psychology Independent laboratory or field work under the supervision of an instructor.
Credits: 1-6
Prereq: PSYC 2121 and faculty consent.
Course/lab fee: $
General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
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PSYC 4999 - Special Topics in Psychology Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.
Credits: 1-6
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 1111 - Introduction to Physical Therapy The purpose, philosophy, history and development of the physical therapy profession, including the function of the American Physical Therapy Association. The development of the Physical Therapist Assistant, duties, function, legal responsibilities and scope of practice, including medical ethics and standard documentation. Emphasis on the Twelve Core Professional Values of Physical Therapy from the 2006 PTA Normative Model; such as altruism, duty, integrity, and accountability. Communication, teaching and learning, cultural sensitivity, rural health care, relational conflict management, wellness and disability models are taught. Students will be trained in OSHA, HIPAA, as well as discussion on the psychosocial aspects of care.
Credits: 2
Lecture hours: 2
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PTAT 1113 - Reg Studies in Movement/Sci. Lab A laboratory course designed to provide a regional study of the detailed palpation of bone and muscular structure, as well as learning the application of strength testing and range of motion for each region of the body. This course will accompany a lecture course and apply hands-on study of gait, work, force, body composition, and muscle length as it applies to physical therapy. Proper documentation of data collection and legal care will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prereq: BIOL 3630 or SSES 3050; and admission in PTA Program.
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 1114 - Reg Stud.s in Movement/Sci Conc. A regional study of kinesiology designed to assist in the development of a PTA. An introduction into motor control and a detailed study of human movement is presented. Normal biomechanics of movement in all planes and for all joints will be emphasized. Data collection and standard documentation are included to assure safe and legal care.
Credits: 3
Prereq: BIOL 3630 or SSES 3050; and admission to PTA Program.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 1115 - P.T. in Physical Dysfunction Study of human disease and the pathology of the systems of the body as it relates to physical therapy. This study will include an overview of etiology, signs and symptoms, and medical/therapeutic interventions for each pathology studied. An introduction to the Guide to PT Practice and study of disability/wellness models will be included.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT 1111 and admission to the PTA program.
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 1155 - PTA Seminar I Introductory discussion of current topics in seminar lecture regarding CPI, standard medical documentation/data collection, treatment interventions, ethical standards, and legal requirements governing practice of physical therapy in the state of Ohio with the standard and difficult patients.
Credits: 1
Prereq: PTAT 1230 and PTAT 1231 and acceptance into PTA program
Lecture hours: 1
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 1230 - PTA Procedures Laboratory This laboratory course is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences for the PTA student. Topics covered will be patient skills, universal precautions, isolation techniques, patient positioning, physical modalities, mechanical modalities, and electrical stimulation. Students will be required to demonstrate safe treatment techniques in all topics and be able to verbalize indications/contraindications for treatments. Safe and legal documentation and data collection will be included for each topic.
Credits: 2
Prereq: PTAT 1111 and admission to PTA Program.
Lab hours: 6
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 1231 - PTA Therapeutic Concepts This course is designed to provide theory and appropriate application of PT procedures discussed in PTAT1230. Topics covered will be patient skills, universal precautions, isolation techniques, patient positioning, physical modalities, mechanical modalities, and electrical stimulation. Safe and legal documentation and data collection will be included for each topic.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT 1111 and admission to the PTA Program.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2190 - Clinical Practicum 1 Students will experience an introductory experience in the clinical setting in which they will perform learned interventions for patient care under the direct supervision and guidance of licensed physical therapist assistants for a total experience of 60 hours.
Credits: 1
Prereq: PTAT 1114, PTAT 1235, and admission to program.
Lecture hours: 1
Lab hours: 1 clinical
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2230 - Rehab.Proc Cardiopul/Musculo Lab This course is designed to be a loboratory experience specific to cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Students will learn how to apply didactic knowledge into clinical intervention for patients having musculoskeletal/cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Specific topics covered will include range of motion, strength training, balance training, flexibility training, and coordination training for all PT settings as it relates to cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Additional topics covered include women’s health considerations and industrial rehabilitation. There is special emphasis placed on appropriate treatment progression and safe and legal documentation and data collection.
Credits: 2
Prereq: PTAT 1113, PTAT 1114, PTAT 1115, PTAT 1230, and PTAT 1231; and admission to the PTA Program.
Lab hours: 6
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2231 - Rehab Concepts/Cardiopul/Musculo This course is designed to provide conceptual knowledge of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal dysfunction, and to provide the student with appropriate rationale and research to support clinical intervention. Topics covered in this course include systematic regional review of musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disorders. Theory and relevance for progressive resistance exercise, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activities, and special tests that are commonly used will be provided for each region studied. Data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT 1113, PTAT 1114, PTAT 1115, PTAT 1230, PTAT 1231; and admission to PTA Program.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2235 - PT Trends and Admin Procedures The identification of administrative components including budgeting, cost-containment strategies and outcome measures will be studied. Understanding of clinical research will be introduced to better equip students to be evidence-based practitioners. The history and influence of health care systems will be discussed from a standpoint of government-funded programs, private insurance (HMO, MCO), and self-payment. Students will be given instruction and practice on the skills for resume writing and self-promotion. Students will be required to demonstrate competent and safe standards of documentation and data collection.
Credits: 2
Prereq: Admission to PTA program.
Coreq: PTAT 2231, PTAT2241
Lecture hours: 2
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PTAT 2240 - Neurology & Rehab Procedures Lab This course is a laboratory experience designed to provide a hands-on learning experience for the PTA student. Topics that are covered include specific patient treatment skills, patient positioning and handling, safety strategies, universal precautions related to the abnormal neurologic development/pathology, and integumentary dysfunction that occur throughout the lifespan. Technical skills will be emphasized throughout the lifespan. There is special emphasis placed on appropriate treatment progression and safe and legal documentation and data collection.
Credits: 2
Prereq: PTAT 1113, PTAT 1114, PTAT 1115, PTAT 1230, PTAT1231 and admission to PTA Program.
Lab hours: 6
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2241 - Neurology and Rehab Concepts This course is designed to provide conceptual knowledge of the normal and pathological nervous system throughout the lifespan. This study includes emphasis on motor impairment and functional limitations following pathological dysfunction or injury to the nervous system in children, adolescents, and adults. This course emphasizes the theory and practice of interventions designed for neurological dysfunction and integumentary dysfunction throughout the lifespan as related to physical therapy. Data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care will be covered.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT1113, PTAT 1114, PTAT 1115, PTAT 1230, PTAT 1231 and admission to PTA Program.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2255 - PTA Seminar II Students will research and present a case study of a patient treated in their PTAT 2390 or PTAT 2490 clinical assignments. Students apply current confidentiality and HIPAA restrictions to above patient case history. Special topics include state board documentation preparation/testing, job placement/career development, and lifelong learning. Debriefing of clinical education PTAT 2490 included, along with exit surveying.
Credits: 1
Prereq: Admission to PTAT program.
Coreq: PTAT 2290
Lecture hours: 1
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PTAT 2290 - Clinical Practicum 2 A full time, five-week intermediate experience in an acute care or musculoskeletal clinical setting, in which the student will perform previously learned, competent interventions for patient care. These are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or assistant. The CPI is the primary performance tool utilized. Includes debriefing.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT 2190 and admission to program.
Lab hours: 200 (clinical)
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2390 - Clinical Practicum 3 A full time, five-week intermediate experience in an acute care or musculoskeletal clinical setting, in which the student will perform previously learned, competent interventions for patient care. These are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or assistant. The CPI is the primary performance tool utilized. A patient/client case report is identified and researched, per the course instructions. Includes debriefing and utilizes the CPI evaluative tool.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT 2190 and admission to program.
Lab hours: 200 (clinical)
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2490 - Clinical Practicum 4 An advanced experience in clinical settings, consisting of one, final, five-week, full-time experience. Includes complex medical cases in the areas of pediatrics, geriatrics, federal agency, or rehabilitation. A patient/client case report is identified and researched or an inservice to staff is required, per the course instructions. Includes debriefing and utilizes the CPI evaluative tool.
Credits: 3
Prereq: PTAT 2190 and admission to program.
Lab hours: 200 (clinical)
Course/lab fee: $
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PTAT 2999 - Topics in PTA Individual or group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students; or for use in special remediation of a single PTAT course.
Credits: 1-2
Prereq: Admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1101 - Intro Radiography/Patient Care This course acquaints the student with the field of medical imaging and provides knowledge and basic skills necessary for care of the patient. Topics will include: historical development of radiography, orientation to the health care delivery system, medical terminology, culture diversity, medical ethics, medicolegal considerations, communication, patient/technologist interactions, patient transfer and safety issues, patient assessment and infection control procedures.
Credits: 3
Prereq: Admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1120 - Radiographic Procedures 1 This course introduces the student to basic x-ray production, image production, radiation protection and radiographic positioning terminology. The areas of the chest, abdomen and upper limb will be covered in terms of anatomy, positioning, pathology and image evaluation.
Credits: 3
Prereq: Admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1221 - Radiographic Procedures 2 This course will provide the student with the knowledge to perform radiographic procedures of the lower limb, spine, body thorax, skull, facial bones and paranasal sinuses. The procedures will be covered in terms of anatomy, positioning, pathology and image evaluation.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RDLT 1101, and RLDT 1120, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1240 - Imaging Science and Equipment The course will provide the student with the knowledge of the physics and equipment necessary for x-ray production. Topics include atomic structure, characteristics of radiation, electrodynamics, magnetism, electromagnetism, x-ray tube, x-ray circuits, automatic exposure control, electronic imaging and x-ray interactions with matter.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RDLT 1101, and RLDT 1120, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1290 - Clinical Experience 1 The first clinical course will serve as an orientation to the clinical environment including rotations through the office, transportation of patients, use of the radiographic equipment and image processing. The student will apply radiologic technology principles with emphasis on the chest, abdomen and extremity examinations at the imaging departments of affiliate hospitals. Course includes on-line film critique sessions.
Credits: 2
Prereq: RDLT 1101, and RLDT 1120, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1322 - Radiographic Procedures 3 The final procedures course will cover pharmacology, contrast media, and the examinations needing oral or intravenous contrast media, venipuncture technique, radiographic practices for surgery, pediatric and geriatric radiography, mobile radiography, trauma radiography, mammography, neurological and cardiovascular procedures and other specialized areas of medical imaging.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RDLT 1221, and RLDT 1240, and RLDT 1290, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1341 - Image Production and Processing This course provides the student with the knowledge of factors that govern and influence the production and recording of radiographic images. Film and electronic image processing will be presented along with information on the proper utilization of accessory devices. Concentration is on overall image quality, as well as factors affecting patient exposure. Laboratory activities are used to demonstrate application of theory.
Credits: 4
Prereq: RDLT 1221, RDLT 1240, RDLT 1290, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1390 - Clinical Experience 2 This course is a continuation of RDLT 1190 with practical application of radiologic technology principles and techniques, with emphasis on examinations of the lower extremity, spine, bony thorax, skull, facial bones and paranasal sinuses at the imaging departments of affiliate hospitals.
Note: Course includes online film critique sessions.
Credits: 2
Prereq: RDLT 1221, RDLT 1240, RDLT 1290, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 1999 - Topics in Medical Imaging A study of topics not otherwise available to students.
Credits: 2
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RDLT 2142 - Image Analysis This course provides students with a systemic method for analyzing radiographic images.
Credits: 1
Prereq: RDLT 1322, RDLT 1341, RDLT 1390, and admission to program.
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RDLT 2190 - Clinical Experience 3 Continuation of RDLT 1290 with practical application of radiologic technology principles, positioning, and techniques with emphasis on oral and vascular administration of contrast procedures, mobile and surgical radiography, pediatric and geriatric radiography, trauma radiography, and mammography.
Note: Course includes online film critique sessions.
Credits: 5
Prereq: RDLT 1322, RDLT 1341, RDLT 1390, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 2251 - Radiobiology and Rad Protection This course provides the student with an overview of the interactions of radiation with the human body and principles of radiation protection. Areas to be explored include radiosensitivity, radiation dose response relationships, early and late radiation effects, and health physics. Radiation protection responsibilities of the radiographer for patients, personnel and the public are emphasized.
Credits: 2
Prereq: RDLT 2142, RDLT 2190, and admission to program.
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RDLT 2260 - Imaging Technology This course will examine various imaging topics and specialized imaging modalities. Areas to be examined include quality control, fluoroscopy, image intensifiers, conventional tomography, electronic imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and other specialized areas of imaging.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RDLT 2142, RDLT 2190, and admission to program.
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RDLT 2290 - Clinical Experience 4 Continuation of RDLT 2190 with emphasis on practical application of radiologic technology principles, positioning, and techniques of the gastrointestinal tract, portable radiography, neurologic and cardiovascular procedures and other specialized areas of medical imaging.
Note: Course includes online film critique sessions.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RDLT 2142, RDLT 2190, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 2361 - Imaging Seminar Designed as a self assessment of the independent cognitive areas utilized in the clinical situation.
Credits: 2
Prereq: RDLT 2251, RDLT 2260, RDLT 2290, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 2390 - Clinical Experience 5 Continuation of RDLT 2290 with emphasis on practical application of radiologic technology principles, positioning, and techniques involving headwork, surgery, advanced radiographic examinations, and specialized areas of medical imaging.
Note: Course includes online film critique sessions.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RDLT 2251, RDLT 2260, RDLT 2290, and admission to program.
Course/lab fee: $
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RDLT 3999 - Special Tps in Medical Imaging A study of topics not otherwise available to students.
Credits: 1-4
Prereq: Faculty Consent Required and admission in the program.
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READ 0095 - Reading Development 1 Initial reading course in developmental education. Major focus is on comprehension and vocabulary improvement, adaptability of reading rate, and test-taking skills for standardized tests. Includes, but is not limited to, recognition of text structure, meta comprehension, strategies for building vocabulary, and test taking.
Note: Recreational and journal reading are required.
Credits: 3
Prereq: Placement
Course/lab fee: $
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READ 0096 - Reading Development 2 Second level reading course in developmental education. Major focus is on increasing comprehension and vocabulary growth; using three-stage reading plans, which include pre-reading, reading, and post-reading strategies; identifying and writing main ideas by summarizing textbook material; becoming metacomprehensive readers; and building general vocabulary.
Note: Reading fiction and nonfiction is required.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 0095 or placement.
Course/lab fee: $
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RELI 2201 - Old Testament Survey A survey of the major themes, events and figures of the Old Testament alongside its philosophical implications. Special emphasis is placed on understanding and comparing the use and role of the Old Testament in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Credits: 3
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RELI 2202 - New Testament Survey A survey of the major themes, events and figures of the New Testament alongside its philosophical implications. Special emphasis is placed upon exploring various theological understandings of the relationship of the New Testament to the Old Testament, and to various critical methods and schools in the study of the New Testament.
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
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RELI 2203 - The Qur’an Reading and interpretation of the text of the Koran, literary, historical, theological and philosophical interpretations; relation to the Old Testament, New Testament and Hadith.
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
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RELI 2230 - History of Christian Thought A survey of major theological traditions and controversies within historic Christianity, beginning with the origins of Christianity, the early church fathers and the major creedal formulations, and continuing through the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and the rise of modern theological approaches.
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
General Education Program Course GEP
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RELI 3300 - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam A detailed comparative examination of the origins, beliefs, and practices of the three major theistic traditions as articulated by contemporary proponents of each religion. Special emphasis is placed on their historical relationship in the West, and the relationship of their theologies and shared history to current events.
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
General Education Program Course GEP
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RHET 3315 - Theory/Practice in Rhetoric/Composition Study of varied methods and strategies for teaching composition with special attention to classroom application for teachers.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RHET 3999 - Special Topics in Rhetoric A seminar course in selected topics in rhetoric. Specific topic chosen by the instructor.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 1105 or equivalent
Course/lab fee: $
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RHET 4105 - Grant Writing and Rhetoric A project-based course in which students apply rhetorical analysis principles to grant writing and produce a professional-quality grant for a specific, local non-profit organization and tailored to a real grant opportunity.
Credits: 3
Prereq: English 1105 or equivalent
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RHET 4405 - Advanced Writing and Rhetoric An advanced writing course that explores how principles from classical rhetoric can, and should be, applied to contemporary writing situations.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 1105
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RHET 4415 - Writing Center Pedagogy An introduction to writing center scholarship and practice. Students will become familiar with major issues and debates in writing center work and will gain practical and supervised experience tutoring student writers in the SSU Writing Center.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 1105
Lecture hours: 3
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ROCI 4485 - Reflections on Comm Involvement An outgrowth of the purposes and objectives of the University. The series of activities integral to the community involvement course enhances the education of the student, complements the senior seminar, and promotes reflection on the student’s obligation to human beings in need and society at large.
Credits: 3
Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
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RPTT 1110 - Cardiopulmonary/Renal Anat/Phys Detailed presentation of the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary, cardiac, renal and nervous systems. Topics include basic structure and function, system interactions, and basic pathophysiology with emphasis on the pulmonary system.
Credits: 4
Prereq: Admission to program.
Lecture hours: 4
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RPTT 1111 - Intro to Respiratory Therapy Introduction to respiratory therapy as a profession, to basic clinical assessment and care of patients, and to basic therapeutic techniques. Professional duties and responsibilities, ethics and liability, and basic patient care skills as well as medical gas administration are included.
Credits: 4
Prereq: Admission to program.
Lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RPTT 1220 - Respiratory Procedures 1 Discussion of respiratory therapy techniques used to minimize the risk of operative complications as well as for the treatment and control of asthma. Topics include aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene techniques and hyperinflation therapy including equipment use, indications, contraindications and hazards of those therapies.
Credits: 4
Prereq: RPTT 1110, RPTT 1111, and admission to program.
Lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RPTT 1221 - Respiratory Procedures 2 Study of techniques for care and maintenance of the patient airway and of therapeutic pharmacology of the cardiopulmonary systems. Topics will include design, selection, and insertion of artificial airways and the type, method of administration, dosage, effects, indications and contraindications for selected pharmacologic agents used in respiratory therapy.
Credits: 2
Prereq: RPTT 1110, RPTT 1111, and admission to program.
Lecture hours: 2
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RPTT 1223 - Pathophysiology Study of the etiology, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of some of the most commonly encountered cardiopulmonary diseases as well as a detailed discussion of causes, recognition and treatment of commonly encountered acid-based and fluid and electrolyte disturbances.
Note: Offered Spring Semester
Credits: 3
Prereq: RPTT 1110 and RPTT1111, and admission to program.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RPTT 1290 - Clinical Application 1 Introduction to the clinical setting, patient assessment, body mechanics, and patient transfer as well as application of the skills and techniques studied and practiced in RPTT 1111, RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221 and RPTT 1222.
Credits: 1
Prereq: RPTT 1110, 1111, and Admission to program.
Lab hours: 4 (clinical)
Course/lab fee: $
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RPTT 1330 - Pediatric/Neonatal Resp Care Study of the etiology, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of some of the most commonly encountered cardiopulmonary diseases as well as a detailed discussion of causes, recognition and treatment of commonly encountered acid-based and fluid and electrolyte disturbances.
Credits: 3
Prereq: RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1223, RPTT 1290, and admission to program.
Lecture hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RPTT 1332 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Presentation of principles and methodology for diagnostic assessment of cardiopulmonary patients. Topics will include pulmonary functions, electrocardiograms, blood gas assessment, sleep apnea disorders and non-invasive techniques for assessment of pulmonary gas exchange.
Note: Offered Summer Semester
Credits: 3
Prereq: RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1223, AND RPTT1290 and admission to the RPTT program.
Lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 3
Course/lab fee: $
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RPTT 1390 - Clinical Application 2 Continuation of RPTT 1290, with ongoing assessment, practice, and development of skills from RPTT 1111, RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1222 and RPTT 1290.
Credits: 4
Prereq: RPTT 1220, RPTT 1221, RPTT 1223, RPTT 1290, and admission to program.
Lab hours: 16 (clinical)
Course/lab fee: $
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