School of Health Sciences
100 Nixson Hall
Kent Campus
330-672-2197
www.kent.edu/ehhs/hs
Undergraduate Programs
- Community Health Education - B.S.
- Exercise Science - B.S.
- Integrated Health Studies - B.S.
- Nutrition - B.S.
- School Health Education - B.S.E.
- Speech Pathology and Audiology - B.S.
- Sports Medicine - B.S.
Minors
- Community Health Education
- Human Sexuality
- Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Sports Medicine: Administration
- Sports Medicine: General Medical and Emergency Care
- Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Patient Care
Graduate Programs
- Athletic Training - M.S.
- Audiology - Au.D.
- Audiology - M.A.
- Audiology - Ph.D.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders - Ph.D.
- Exercise Physiology - M.S.
- Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.
- Health Education and Promotion - M.Ed.
- Health Education and Promotion - Ph.D.
- Nutrition - M.S.
- Speech Language Pathology - M.A.
Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates
Licensure/Endorsement Programs - Non-Degree
Graduate
School of Health Sciences Faculty
- Anderson, Alyssa (2023), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Raleigh, 2023
- Arnold, Hayley S. (2010), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2007
- Backus, Angela S. (2003), Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2010
- Baker, Emily A. (2012), Associate Lecturer, M.S., Case Western Reserve, 2001
- Barikoo, Ali (2017), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Florida, 2017
- Barkley, Jacob E. (2006), Professor, Ph.D., University at Buffalo, SUNY, 2007
- Berk, Lynn V. (2008), Senior Lecturer, M.A., Cleveland State University, 1981
- Bernert, Donna J. (2007), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2005
- Blakely, Carmen M. (2007), Professor, Ed.D., AT Still University, 2020
- Bolden, William (2024), Assistant Professor , Ph.D., Kent State University, 2024
- Caine-Bish, Natalie L. (1997), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2002
- Ding, Kele (2005), Professor, Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington, 2000
- Durant, Kathleen M. (2019), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University Of Memphis, 2017
- Falcone, Tanya R. (2007), Senior Lecturer, M.S., Kent State University, 2009
- Forbes, Myrna A. (1998), Senior Lecturer, Au.D., University of Florida, 2005
- Glickman, Ellen L. (1995), Professor, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1988
- Ha, Eun-Jeong (2004), Professor, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1999
- Hale, Catherine C. (2000), Senior Lecturer, M.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, 1995
- Harnar, Hannah M. (2011), Associate Professor, M.S., Kent State Unviersity, 2013
- Huston, Jeffery L. (2007), Professor, Ed.D., Capella University, 2017
- Huyck, Julia J. (2013), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2010
- Jajtner, Adam (2016), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Central Florida, 2016
- Jonas, Jay C. (2006), Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2018
- Kolonich, Erin M. (2017), Associate Lecturer, George Washington University, 2001
- Krumm, Mark P. (2005), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Wichita State University, 1990
- Magee, Meghan K. (2023), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., George Mason University, 2023
- Malone, Megan (2012), Senior Lecturer, M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2000
- Matthews, Jamie C. (2014), Associate Lecturer, M.S., Kent State University, 2004
- McDaniel, John (2011), Professor, Ph.D., University of Utah, 2009
- Miracle, Amy L. (2012), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 2013
- O'Flannigan, Cara M. (2016), Associate Lecturer, M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2007
- Peer, Kimberly S. (1999), Professor, Ed.D., University of Akron, 2001
- Ridgel, Angela L. (2008), Professor, Sc.D., Marshall University, 2000
- Roche, Jennifer M. (2014), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2011
- Visker, Jennifer N. (2016), Associate Lecturer, M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2001
- Wagner, Laurie M. (1997), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Kent State University, 2008
Athletic Training (ATTR)
ATTR 15003 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with EXSC 15003 and IHS 15003) An overview of the profession of healthcare and medical professional associated including employment opportunities, academic preparation and clinical preparation. This course will address the qualities and skills required for a comprehensive list of professional opportunities in the healthcare and medical fields with an emphasis on professionalism, cultural competencies, ethics and self care. Students will be required to work with faculty and health care and medical professionals to outline a personalized program to assist in their professional development.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 15012 DOCUMENTATION IN HEALTH CARE 2 Credit Hours
Addresses clinical writing skills associated with documentation in health care. Addresses the legal, ethical, and practical needs for proper documentation in health care. Focus is on reading, writing and interpreting various forms of medical documentation including but not limited to SOAP notes, progress notes, treatment notes, clinical record keeping, and facility records. Electronic medical record techniques and other clinical record methods will be addressed.
Prerequisite: Sports medicine major or sports medicine: administration minor or sports medicine: general medical and emergency care or sports medicine: orthopedic patient care minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 20001 SOCIOCULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE 3 Credit Hours
Advanced examination of the sociocultural aspects of healthcare careers. Specific emphasis will be placed of the recognition of diverse patient populations and effectively addressing their unique needs. Cultural competence will be the focus of of the course and will address various aspects of sociocultural diversity; including but not limited to racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, regional beliefs, and alternative approaches to healthcare.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 25036 RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3 Credit Hours
Principles of emergency care including prevention, management and administrative aspects associated with injury and trauma. Practical competency in American Red Cross; emergency care and first aid and CPR/AED.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lab, 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 25037 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES AND KINESIOLOGY FOR THE LOWER EXTREMITY AND SPINE 3 Credit Hours
Anatomical, clinical assessment and kinesiology related to injuries and illnesses common in athletic training and sports medicine. Emphasis on orthopedic assessment and kinesiology concepts of the Lower extremity and spine.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25036; and ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 25038 PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES AND KINESIOLOGY FOR THE UPPER EXTREMITY, HEAD AND NECK 3 Credit Hours
Anatomical, clinical assessment and kinesiology realted to injuries and illnesses common in athletic training and sports medicine. Emphasis on orthopedic assessment and kinesiology concepts of the Upper Extremity, Health and neck.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25036 and ATTR 25037; and ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 25057 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 4 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with EXSC 25057) Comprehensive examination of anatomy and physiology related to the organization of the body and basic cell and tissue types. Specific structure and function of the muscular, skeletal, integumentary and nervous systems are addressed.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab
ATTR 25058 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 4 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with EXSC 25058) Comprehensive examination of anatomy and physiology related to the human body under rest and exercise conditions. Specific structure and function of the metabolic, endocrine, lymphatic, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems are addressed. Advanced coverage of neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems are also addressed.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab
ATTR 35037 ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES 3 Credit Hours
Anatomical, medical and clinical assessment techniques for injuries and illnesses common to the physically active. Emphasis on neurological and non-orthopedic assessment strategies for proper referral and care.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25037; and ATTR 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25058.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 35040 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 2 Credit Hours
Demonstrate didactic understanding and clinical application of energy systems, anatomy and proper techniques for strength and conditioning exercises for practical applications with healthy and recovering athletes including but not limited to indications, contraindications and modifications for injured and at risk populations.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010; and Exercise Science major; or Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration major; or Sports Medicine major or minor; or Sport Medicine: Administration minor; or Sport Medicine: General Medical and Emergency Care minor; or Sport Medicine: Orthopedic Patient Care minor.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 35045 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC 5 Credit Hours
Preparing for Emergency Medical Technician certification including patient assessment, airway and cardiac management, trauma management, medical patient management and clinical experience. Prepares students to challenge the National Registry Examination for the State of Ohio for EMT-Basic. Clinical hours are required for this course through Hudson EMS.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 35050 NEUROLOGICAL PROCESS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL 3 Credit Hours
Advanced cognitive content in the areas of normal and pathological function of the nervous system and its components. Specific emphasis on the neurophysiological basis for motor learning, special senses, and memory serves to address the central and peripheral nervous system structure and function. Growth and Development and pathological responses to hypoxia, microbiologic agents, genetic derangements, nutritional deficiencies, chemicals, drugs and aging are addressed.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010; and ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 35054 BIOMECHANICS 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with EXSC 35054) Anatomical and mechanical bases of human movement. Emphasis is placed on tools and techniques for motion analysis, mechanical concepts, forces and performance analysis. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 35062 EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH IN HEALTH CARE 3 Credit Hours
An examination of evidence-based practice and evidence-based research in health care. The focus of the course will include understanding literature, research questions, methods of research, and how evidence-based research and evidence-based practice play a vital role in the delivery or modern day healthcare. Emphasis will be placed upon the process of evidence-based research, utilizing the outcomes of evidence-based research and the utilization of outcomes assessment in healthcare.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 43018 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ATTR 53018) Examination of specific situations in healthcare from an ethical sensitivity, reasoning and decision making perspective. A problem-oriented case study approach based on contemporary moral issues and moral theory related to clinical and academic health professions. An examination and assessment of leadership styles and methods as they pertain to healthcare and healthcare administration.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
ATTR 45019 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE 3 Credit Hours
An investigation of the issues affecting the entry level healthcare providers. Professional development issues and career advancement are included. Investigation into current philosophies and legal aspects of healthcare management. Organization and administrative concepts and models will focus on the advancement of patient based healthcare.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 45040 PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ATTR 55040) Investigation of specific pathological conditions presented by professionals, including physicians and pharmacists. Will discuss common pathologies, associated pharmacological treatment and physiologic effects for various afflictions.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 45041 ADVANCED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS 3 Credit Hours
Addresses the physiological considerations of specific injuries and conditions commonly encountered in the athletic training profession. Focus is on contemporary rehabilitative programming for all of the major body regions. Specific units on Aquatic therapy and rehabilitation, Neurological considerations for rehabilitation, Return to Running Considerations, and Return to Throwing protocols are included.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010; and ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020; and ATTR 35054.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 45492 INTER-PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN SPORTS MEDICINE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Inter-professional internship experience in a sports medicine discipline. An internship experience in a sports medicine facility focusing on inter-professional dynamics and aspects of the discipline. A comprehensive clinical experience will be supported by engagement in the inter-professional environment through projects and professional development experiences. Integration of professionalism, professional development, and transition to practice in a sports medicine discipline drives this internship.
Prerequisite: Sports medicine major; and senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
ATTR 53018 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with ATTR 43018) Examination of specific situations in healthcare from an ethical sensitivity, reasoning and decision making perspective. A problem-oriented case study approach based on contemporary moral issues and moral theory related to clinical and academic health professions. An examination and assessment of leadership styles and methods as they pertain to health care and health care administration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 55040 PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 3 Credit Hours
Investigation of specific pathological conditions presented by professionals, including physicians and pharmacists. Will discuss common pathologies, associated pharmacological treatments and physiologic effects for various afflictions.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 60000 CADAVER ANATOMY AND APPLIED ASSESSMENT 6 Credit Hours
Cadaver dissection with emphasis on the systems of the body to understand structure and function of the anatomical structures. Applied assessment components integrate functional assessment and diagnostic signs and symptoms of common athletic training conditions and injuries. Evidence-based assessment will be infused throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Athletic Training major within the Master of Science degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 61000 ACUTE INJURY DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Mechanisms of acute injuries will provide the foundation for the integration of evidence-based knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and management of athletic training injuries. Contemporary clinical guidelines and management strategies will provide a framework for critical thinking and practical application.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 62010 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND EXAM PREP IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to prepare student to successfully transition to practice through rigorous investigation of contemporary issue in athletic training. Understanding the dynamic issues facing the profession will better prepare students for the challenges facing the profession and how to function effectively in the healthcare environment as an athletic trainer. Passing the Board of Certification (BOC) examination is the threshold for entry level practice into the profession. This course will provide exam taking strategies, ACES programming, and post workshop self directed strategies to position the students to successfully challenge the BOC examination upon graduation.
Prerequisite: Athletic Training major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 62012 EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION PROCESSES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive examination of educational learning theories, curriculum design, evaluation and supervision strategies in athletic training education programs from didactic and clinical perspectives. Additional applications for continuing education programs will be included.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 62014 ADVANCED CLINICAL PROCEDURES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND SPORTS MEDICINE 3 Credit Hours
Advanced clinical practice theory and skills as they relate to the profession of athletic training and sports medicine. Emphasis on contemporary clinical practice issues for a variety of athletic training and sports medicine professional settings.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 62015 ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINER 3 Credit Hours
This course will provide a holistic approach to evidence based practice (EBP) information regarding the role of the athletic trainer in performing orthopedic examinations. This course builds upon the anatomic and injury pathology information in previous courses and broadens students knowledge and skill set regarding diagnostic skills and tools necessary to develop a more effective and efficient differential diagnosis of common and uncommon orthopedic injuries that fall within the scope of practice for an Athletic Trainer.
Prerequisite: Athletic Training major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 62016 CLINICAL INQUIRY IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
Principles of athletic training research methodologies with a focus on clinical athletic training research. Completion of a clinical research project will be required in this course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 63094 COLLEGE TEACHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Guided teaching experiences in the Health Sciences. Specific emphasis on establishing and implementing a teaching philosophy in an instructional setting in the Health Sciences. Development of Professional Teaching Behaviors will be addressed. A comprehensive teaching experience rooted in contemporary teaching literature will guide this course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 63096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study in the area of athletic training not covered during regularly schedule programmatic coursework is completed under the supervision of a Kent State Athletic Training faculty member.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 63098 RESEARCH 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research carried out by the student under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 63195 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Selected and varied topics of relevance in athletic training.
Prerequisite: Athletic Training major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 63199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a semester distributed over several semesters if desired. (Variable 90-270 hours)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 6-18 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
ATTR 63299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: ATTR 63199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
ATTR 65001 CLINICAL PRACTICE I: PREVENTION AND WELLNESS 3 Credit Hours
Clinical practicum in an athletic training setting under the direct supervision of a certified, licensed health care provider. Emphasis on the development of clinical competencies related to prevention of injuries and medical conditions and overall wellness will be the primary focus. Engagement in an inter-professional environment with specific competencies for research and ethical case analysis are required. Students must complete a minimum of 180 hours in clinicals.
Prerequisite: Athletic Training major within the Master of Science degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 12 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65002 CLINICAL PRACTICE II: ADVANCED HEAD, NECK AND ORTHOPEDIC 3 Credit Hours
Clinical practicum in an athletic training setting under the direct supervision of a certified, licensed health care provider. Emphasis on the development of clinical competencies related to Head, Neck, and Orthopedic conditions and overall wellness will be the primary focus. Engagement in an inter-professional environment with specific competencies for research and ethical case analysis are required. Student must complete a minimum of 180 hours in clinicals.
Prerequisite: ATTR 61001; and Athletic Training major within the Master of Science degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 12 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65003 CLINICAL PRACTICE III: GENERAL MEDICAL 3 Credit Hours
Clinical practicum in an athletic training setting under the direct supervision of a certified, licensed health care provider. Emphasis on the development of clinical competencies related to general medical conditions will be the primary focus. Engagement in an inter-professional environment including rotations with physicians and-or nurse practitioners with specific competencies for research, ethical case analysis are required. Student must complete a minimum of 180 hour in clinicals.
Prerequisite: ATTR 65002; and Athletic Training major within the Master of Science degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 12 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65005 CLINICAL PRACTICE IV: ADVANCED COMPETENCIES 3 Credit Hours
Clinical practicum in an athletic training setting under the direct supervision of a certified, licensed health care provider. Emphasis on the development of clinical competencies related to advanced competencies and skills in athletic training will be the primary focus. Engagement in an inter-professional environment with specific competencies for research and ethical case analysis are required. Student must complete a minimum of 180 hours in clinicals.
Prerequisite: ATTR 65001, ATTR 65002 and ATTR 65003; and Athletic Training major within the Master of Science degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 12 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65036 GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide a holistic approach to evidence based practice (EBP) information regarding the role of the athletic trainer in the initial assessment and referral of common general medical conditions that fall within the scope of practice for athletic training. The course provides an overview of pathology, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatments that follow established national and international professional standards of care. This course will include, but is not limited to dermatologic, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, urogenital, neurological, musculoskeletal and digestive general medical conditions.
Prerequisite: Athletic Training major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65037 PHYSICAL AGENTS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND SPORTS MEDICINE 3 Credit Hours
The study and practical application of physical modalities including physical principles, physiologic effects, indications-contradictions, and standard application procedures. Safety and legal issues of modality usage are also addressed.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65038 ADMINISTRATION CONCEPTS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL 3 Credit Hours
Investigation into current philosophies and legal aspects of athletic training and sports medicine programs. Organization and administration of all aspects of athletic training and sports medicine programs with specific emphasis on policy and regulation of programs anchored in contemporary healthcare practices.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65039 PHYSICAL REHABILITATION IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND SPORTS MEDICINE 3 Credit Hours
The study and clinical application of evidence based rehabilitation techniques including strategies for proper exercise selection based on anatomical and physiological considerations, program administration, and guidelines for program progression. This course will address the comprehensive concepts related to the rehabilitation of including but not limited to modality selection, pharmacological considerations, record keeping, program design and implementation, and safety aspects. The psychology of rehabilitation including goal setting and motivation will also be addressed. Current literature and techniques in the field will support the content of this course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65040 PATHOPHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS 3 Credit Hours
Advanced investigation of specific pathological conditions presented by professionals, including physicians and pharmacists. Will discuss common pathologies, associated pharmacological treatment and physiologic effects for various afflictions anchored in evidence-based practice in health care.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 65050 NEUROLOGICAL CONCEPTS FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL 3 Credit Hours
Advanced cognitive content in normal and pathological function of the nervous system and its components. Specific emphasis on the neurophysiological basis for motor learning, special senses, and memory serves to address the central and peripheral nervous system structure and function. Growth and Development and pathological responses to hypoxia, microbiologic agents, genetic derangements, nutritional deficiencies, chemicals, drugs and aging are addressed. Evidence-based practice concepts will guide the integration from anatomy and physiology to effective interventions for selected neurological conditions.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 69999 CLINICAL CAPSTONE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 6 Credit Hours
Clinical Capstone is an intensive, immersion experience in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of a certified, licensed health care professional. Students will invest a minimum of 360 in the clinical setting working with inter-professional health care providers. Clinical capstone expectations include performance evaluations by supervisors and patient management to promote active clinical engagement and critical thinking. A portfolio will include professional skill assessments, performance assessment, case studies, mock interview, and formal evidence-based presentation to health care providers on an athletic training domain.
Prerequisite: ATTR 65001, ATTR 65002, ATTR 65003 and ATTR 65005; and Athletic Training major within the Master of Science degree; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory
Contact Hours: 24 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 75001 EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
Course examines the use and implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBI) in athletic training education. Specific emphasis on designing and implementing EBI into didactic and clinical experiences in athletic training. Also addressed are implementation of EBI into the development, implementation and dissemination of research. Through an extensive examination of the critical literature, students gain an understanding of how to broadly integrate EBI constructs in their professional practice.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 75002 ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
This course will address the key academic leadership constructs needed to navigate the higher education culture as a faculty and/or clinical faculty member. Human resources, politics, administrative processes and organizational factors related to successful higher education and clinical leadership will be the focus. Leadership and advocacy strategies for professional organizations will also be developed.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 75003 CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
The focus of the course includes the fundamental constructs associated with quality improvement through an academic program in athletic training. The development of inter-professional practice, engaging curriculum, creation of educational and administrative policy, and leading change within Athletic Training organizations. The course will assist students in developing action plans for their organization pertaining to organizational improvement.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
ATTR 75004 TEACHING AND CLINICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the comprehensive and integrated elements in athletic training education. An in-depth analysis of curriculum design and implementation, didactic and clinical education, program assessments, and accreditation policies and standards will be addressed. A framework rooted in the context of inter-professional education promote organizational and programmatic improvements related dynamic trends in HC education.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Exercise Physiology (EXPH)
EXPH 50612 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXSC 40612) Designed to provide the students with a knowledge base in exercise leadership in the senior population and includes special populations. Students participate in the leading supervision and evaluation of the participant within the exercise program. They also assist in the collection of functional fitness data.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 53093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXSC 43093) Workshop in exercise science or physiology, topics vary.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
EXPH 55040 ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXSC 45040) Advanced principles in strength and conditioning. Learn and understand the energy systems, anatomy, physiology and proper lifting technique of strength, speed, agility and conditioning exercises for practical application with athletes.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 55065 EXERCISE TESTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXSC 45065) Lecture and laboratory experiences dealing with the administration and interpretation of exercise tests.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 55070 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXSC 45070) Designed to provide students with the knowledge base in electrocardiography. Students work on interpreting the 12-lead electrocardiogram with clinical case studies to enhance the knowledge base of the exercise specialist.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 55081 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXSC 45081) This course is designed to provide an augmented understanding of acute and chronic responses to exercise. Focus is placed on understanding the physiological responses at both the systems and the cellular levels. Emphasis is placed on muscle bioenergetics, environmental physiology, ergogenic aids, sex differences, extreme sports, children and adolescents in sport and exercise and a greater understanding of muscle and cardiorespiratory responses to exercise.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 60610 PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING: IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOR 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 70610) Examine physiological changes which accompany advancing age. Special attention is paid to the effect of these changes on sensory motor and cognitive behavior.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 63050 RESEARCH PROCESS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 73050) The research process and statistical concepts applied to those in athletic training and exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 63051 QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 73051) Research design and statistical methods applied to exercise, physiology and athletic training.
Prerequisite: EXPH 63050; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 63091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXPH 73091) Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students. A total of 2 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
EXPH 63096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXPH 73096) Independent study completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and School Director required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
EXPH 63098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research carried out by the student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-45 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
EXPH 63193 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Workshop in exercise physiology; topics vary. Maximum 4 hours applied to the degree.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
EXPH 63195 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXPH 73195) Selected and varied topics of relevance in exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 63199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 6-18 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
EXPH 63299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: EXPH 63199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
EXPH 65075 MUSCLE FUNCTION AND EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75075) Characteristics of skeletal muscle related to contraction during exercise, strength, elasticity, fatigue and training. Electromyograph analysis of muscle function emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65076 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75076) Effects of heat, cold, pressure, pollution and psychological stress upon physiological responses to exercise. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65080 PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75080) Application of physiological concepts to human performance. Includes role of testing, training strength and endurance, nutritional considerations, environmental influences and adapted exercise programs.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65081 ENERGY METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75081) Measurement of metabolic response to exercise. Topics include ergometry spirometry energy expenditure body composition and performance correlates of strength power and endurance.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65082 CARDIO-RESPIRATORY FUNCTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75082) Measurement of the cardiovascular-respiratory response to exercise. Includes resting spirometry, lung function during exercise, electrocardiography, blood pressure, PWC testing and exercise prescription.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65083 EXERCISE ENERGY METABOLISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75083) Energy transformations during exercise. Emphasis on controlling mechanisms that regulate the anabolic and catabolic responses to both acute and chronic exercise.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65084 CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY DYNAMICS DURING EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75084) Responses of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to exercise. Use of noninvasive methods to measure cardio-respiratory function emphasized. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65086 NEUROBIOLOGY OF MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 75086) Provide students with knowledge to understand the role of the muscular and nervous systems in human movement and exercise. Motor disorders and rehabilitation techniques will also be discussed. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 65192 INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-9 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Field experience in exercise physiology programs and testing in Kent State University adult fitness program or cooperating agencies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-27 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
EXPH 70610 PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING: IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOR 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 60610) Examine physiological changes which accompany advancing age. Special attention is paid to the effect of these changes on sensory motor and cognitive behavior.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 73050 RESEARCH PROCESSES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 63050) The research process and statistical concepts applied to athletic training and exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 73051 QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 63051) Research design and statistical methods applied to exercise physiology and athletic training.
Prerequisite: EXPH 73050; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 73091 RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Presentation and discussion of research by faculty and students. A total of 2 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
EXPH 73096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXPH 63096) Independent student completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and School Director required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
EXPH 73195 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXPH 63195) Selected and varied topics of relevance in exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75004 BIOMECHANICS 3 Credit Hours
Survey of biomechanics, with particular emphasis on skeletal muscle mechanics.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75075 MUSCLE FUNCTION AND EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65075) Characteristics of skeletal muscle related to contraction during exercise, strength, elasticity, fatigue and training. Electromyograph analysis of muscle function emphasized.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75076 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65076) Effects of heat, cold, pressure, pollution and psychological stress upon physiological responses to exercise. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75080 PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65080) Application of physiological concepts to human performance. Includes role of testing, training, strength and endurance, nutritional considerations, environmental influences and adapted exercise programs.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75081 ENERGY METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65081) Measurement of metabolic response to exercise. Topics include ergometry, spirometry, energy expenditure, body composition and performance correlates of strength, power and endurance.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75082 CARDIO-RESPIRATORY FUNCTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65082) Measurement of the cardiovascular-respiratory response to exercise. Includes resting spirometry, lung function during exercise, electrocardiography, blood pressure, PWC testing and exercise prescription.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75083 EXERCISE ENERGY METABOLISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65083) Energy transformations during exercise. Emphasis on controlling mechanisms that regulate the anabolic and catabolic responses to both acute and chronic exercise.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75084 CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY DYNAMICS DURING EXERCISE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65084) Responses of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to exercise. Use of noninvasive methods to measure cardio-respiratory function emphasized. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75086 NEUROBIOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 65086) Provides students with knowledge to understand the role of the muscular and nervous systems in human movement and exercise. Motor disorders and rehabilitation techniques will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXPH 75192 INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-9 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Field experience in exercise physiology programs and testing in Kent State University adult fitness program or cooperating agencies.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-27 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
EXPH 83098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with ATTR 63098 and EXPH 63098) Research for doctoral students.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-45 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
EXPH 83199 DISSERTATION I 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Doctoral dissertation, for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun and continuing until the completion of 30 hours.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 45 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
EXPH 83299 DISSERTATION II 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: EXPH 83199; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 45 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Exercise Science (EXSC)
EXSC 15003 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with ATTR 15003 and IHS 15003) An overview of the profession of Healthcare and Medical Professional associated including employment opportunities, academic preparation, and clinical preparation. This course will address the qualities and skills required for a comprehensive list of professional opportunities in the healthcare and medical fields with an emphasis on professionalism, cultural competencies, ethics and self care. Students will be required to work with faculty and health care and medical professionals to outline a personalized program to assist in their professional development.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 23093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Workshop to develop mastery and application of knowledge and skills that address issues in exercise science; topics vary. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) graded.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
EXSC 25057 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 4 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with ATTR 25057) Comprehensive examination of anatomy and physiology related to the organization of the body and basic cell and tissue types. Specific structure and function of the muscular, skeletal, integumentary, and nervous systems are addressed.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab
EXSC 25058 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 4 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with ATTR 25058) Comprehensive examination of anatomy and physiology related to the human body under rest and exercise conditions. Specific structure and function of the metabolic, endocrine, lymphatic, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems are addressed. Advanced coverage of neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems are also addressed.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab
EXSC 34000 EXERCISE SCIENCE FOR ESPORTS 3 Credit Hours
This course examines topics within the field of exercise science and relates them to esports performance. Topics will include physical activity, sedentary behavior, mental and physical health and exercise physiology. By relating these topics to esports, students will gain an understanding of what may enhance and also diminish esport performance.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 35040 PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3 Credit Hours
(Equivalent to ATTR 35040) This course will discuss the practical and applied concepts related to strength and conditioning. Specifically, the course will focus on how to improve muscle strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, stamina, stability and muscle hypertrophy. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to create and administer safe and effective periodized training programs while ensuring safe and effective techniques fundamental to improvements in athletic performance.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 (and ATTR 25058) or BSCI 10020 (and BSCI 11010) or BSCI 21010 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25057 (and EXSC 25058).
Corequisite: ATTR 35054 (or EXSC 35054) and ATTR 35080 (or EXSC 35080).
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 35054 BIOMECHANICS 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with ATTR 35054) Anatomical and mechanical bases of human movement. Emphasis is placed on tools and techniques for motion analysis, mechanical concepts, forces and performance analysis. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 35068 STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST 3 Credit Hours
Measurement and statistics applied to physical education and exercise/sport sciences; laboratory experiences in statistics test construction and administration and evaluation.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 35075 EXERCISE PROGRAMMING 3 Credit Hours
Problems and issues in developing exercise programs in institutional and commercial settings.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010; and ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 35080 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 4 Credit Hours
Response of the human to acute and chronic exercise with emphasis on the underlying physiological mechanisms.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010 or EXSC 25057; and ATTR 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25058.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 40612 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 50612) Designed to provide students with a knowledge base in exercise leadership in the older adult population, including special populations. Students participate in the leading, supervision and evaluation of participants within the exercise program. The also assist in the collection of functional fitness data.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 43093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with EXPH 53093) Workshop in exercise science or physiology, topics vary.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
EXSC 43098 RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research project completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and School Director required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
EXSC 45022 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP 2 Credit Hours
Designed to provide the students with the knowledge base in exercise leadership. Topic areas and competencies using a variety of techniques in leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of applying the fundamental principles of exercise science. The exercise leader will demonstrate all forms of group exercise, flexibility and balance training. The final exam is the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist certification (ACSM-EP). To take this certification requires that you be in the last semester of your senior year.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010 or EXSC 25057; and ATTR 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25058; and EXSC 35080; and senior standing.
Pre/corequisite: EXSC 45081.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 45023 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION 2 Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare students to take the the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS). Material covered will include basic exercise science, training adaptations, and methods of resistance-exercise training.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010 or EXSC 25057; and ATTR 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25058; and EXSC 35080; and senior standing.
Pre/corequisite: ATTR 35040 and EXSC 45081.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 45040 ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 55040) Advanced principles in strength and conditioning. Learn and understand the energy systems, anatomy, physiology and proper lifting technique of strength, speed, agility and conditioning exercises for practical application with athletes.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010 or EXSC 25057; and ATTR 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25058; and ATTR 21020; and EXSC 35040; and EXSC 35080.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 45065 EXERCISE TESTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 55065) Lecture and laboratory experiences dealing with the administration and interpretation of exercise tests.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010; and ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Exercise Science
EXSC 45070 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 55070) Designed to provide students with the knowledge base in electrocardiography. Students work on interpreting the 12-lead electrocardiogram with clinical case studies to enhance the knowledge base of the exercise specialist.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 or EXSC 25057 or BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010; and ATTR 25058 or EXSC 25058 or BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21020.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 45081 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with EXPH 45081) This course is designed to provide an augmented understanding of acute and chronic responses to exercise. Focus is placed on understanding the physiological responses at both the systems and the cellular levels. Emphasis is placed on muscle bioenergetics, environmental physiology, ergogenic aids, sex differences, extreme sports, children and adolescents in sport and exercise and a greater understanding of muscle and cardiorespiratory responses to exercise.
Prerequisite: ATTR 25057 (and ATTR 25058) or BSCI 11010 (and BSCI 11020) or BSCI 21010 or BSCI 21020 or EXSC 25057 (and EXSC 25058); and EXSC 35080.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
EXSC 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Independent study completed under the supervision of a faculty member. Written approval of supervising faculty member and school director required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
EXSC 45480 INTERNSHIP SEMINAR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE 1 Credit Hour
Overview of the internship possibilities that are available for the exercise science major. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification workshops and the scope of the practice for the exercises specialist is discussed in detail.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 45481 SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1 Credit Hour
Provides an overview of the research possibilities and the internship possibilities that are available for the exercise science major. The Institutional Review Board, research methodology and the risks and benefits of research in the area of exercise science are discussed in detail. Also covers The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification workshops and the scope of the practice for the exercises specialist.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
EXSC 45492 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) 1-9 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credit hours) Supervised experience providing practical experience in administration and operation of programs in physical fitness, health enhancement and or cardiac rehabilitation. 45 clock hours per credit hour.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-27 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
EXSC 46095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Selected topics in exercise science dependent upon interest.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Health Education (HED)
HED 11570 PERSONAL HEALTH 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the leading causes of death and disability in the United States with an emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills to reduce risk and enhance the quality of life.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 21030 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EDUCATION 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to the health education profession. Roles and responsibilities of health educators in a variety of occupational settings are described.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 21050 HEALTH EDUCATION THEORIES 3 Credit Hours
Application of various attitude and behavior models to health and illness behavior in order to develop a framework for educational intervention.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 30000 TEACHING HEALTH TO YOUNG LEARNERS 3 Credit Hours
Investigate current health issues relevant to children in primary grades, and identify educational strategies to increase student health knowledge, foster positive health attitudes and promote healthy behaviors.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 32530 DRUG USE AND MISUSE 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the study of drug/alcohol abuse. Basic pharmacology of drug actions is reviewed. Common myths misconceptions about drug alcohol use are examined. Current drug problems and related prevention treatment issues are analyzed.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 32543 METHODS IN SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Professional standards of practice for school health educators dictate that entry-level health educators must be fluent in skills to plan and implement lessons and assess student learning in health education. In addition, health educators must be equipped with the skill set to assess the needs of target audiences to plan developmentally appropriate lessons for learners. Students will develop lesson plans for K-12 health education, implement a variety of effective teaching strategies for school-age learners and identify various formative evaluation strategies for the lessons.
Corequisite: PEHS 45592.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
HED 34050 PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION 3 Credit Hours
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to assess health resources and needs, develop health programs to meet specific needs in particular populations and determine appropriate measures to evaluate the effectiveness of health programs.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 42041 HEALTH COACHING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 52041) Techniques of health coaching and motivational interviewing applied to health education. Individual and group approaches relative to personal, family and societal health issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 42575 HEALTH AND LEARNING: STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 52575) Focus on health issues/education/environment policy and practice/community strategies to respond to threats confronting students utilizing a coordinated school/community strategy to promote health to improve academic outcomes. CPR and first aid certification required for completion of course.
Prerequisite: Admission to advanced study.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 44025 WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 54025) Traditional and feminist analysis of women's health issues and the health educational responses to those issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 44091 SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HED 54091) This course is designed to provide content for the K-12 health education topics required by the Ohio Department of Education to prepare students seeking school health licensure.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 44092 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION (ELR) 9 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Participation for one academic semester in the health education and promotion activities of an approved agency, organization or industry.
Prerequisite: Senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 27 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
HED 44096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HED 54096 and 74096) Independent reading and/or research directed by a HED faculty member.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 44551 SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION PREVENTION PROGRAMS 3 Credit Hours
This course explores prevention education related to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) use, violence and adverse sexual outcomes from theoretical, philosophical and practical perspectives. It also explores principles of best practice for implementation of prevention education programs in school-based settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 46057 ADVANCED HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 56057) Selected aspects of human sexuality; history, cross-cultural perspectives, medical/surgical conditions and sex therapy and counseling.
Prerequisite: HED 32544.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 52575 HEALTH AND LEARNING: STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 42575) Focus on health issues/education/environment policy and practice/community strategies to respond to threats confronting students, utilizing a coordinated school community strategy to promote health and improve academic outcomes. CPR first aid certification required for completion of course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 54025 WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 44025) Traditional and feminist analysis of women's health issues and the health educational responses to those issues.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 54091 SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HED 44091) This course is designed to provide content for the K-12 health education topics required by the Ohio Department of Education to prepare students seeking school health licensure.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 54096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HED 44096 and 74096) Independent reading and/or research directed by a graduate faculty member.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 56057 ADVANCED HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 46057) Selected aspects of human sexuality: history, cross-cultural perspectives, medical/surgical therapy and counseling.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 64030 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
Introduction of research methods in the field of health education and health promotion. Includes basic knowledge and skills in research design and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 64050 HEALTH BEHAVIOR 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 84050) Analysis of a broad range of theoretical and empirical models of health and illness behavior.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 64055 NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 84055) Students will assess individual and community needs for health promotion programs based on multiple sources of health data. Students will develop a rational plan to meet identified needs.
Prerequisite: HED 64050; and HED 64061; and HED 64063; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 64057 PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 84057) Students will develop, implement, and evaluate a health education and promotion program plan specific to a target audience and health issue.
Prerequisite: HED 64050 and HED 64055 and HED 64061 and HED 64063; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 64063 STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 84063) Health education and promotion methods and strategies are presented to develop programs and lesson plans for a variety of audiences, learning environments, and intervention levels.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 64550 DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3 Credit Hours
Drug abuse and violence prevention from theoretical, philosophical, empirical, and practical perspectives. Application of theories to plan, implement, and evaluate drug and violence education programs.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 68092 DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES IN TEACHING SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION 3 Credit Hours
Develop and implement standards based, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and ability centered health education unit and lesson plans with K-12 school populations. Students complete ODHE required field experience hours in this course for additional licensure in school health.
Prerequisite: HED 54544 and HED 64063; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 74096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HED 44096 and 54096) Independent reading and/or research directed by a graduate faculty member.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 80199 DISSERTATION I 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Registration for two semesters required, first semester dissertation work begins and continues until completion of 30 hours.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 45 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 80292 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) In this course, students obtain permission to work with an individual faculty member on research, community projects, or other professional activities in various health education settings (school, community, medical care, worksite). Assignments are individualized to meet the needs of the practicum experience.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 80299 DISSERTATION II 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: HED 80199; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 45 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 81100 RESIDENCY SEMINAR: SYNTHESIS OF LITERATURE IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of philosophical, theoretical and empirical issues in health education and promotion. Students synthesize courses, research and practice in preparation for comprehensive examinations.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
HED 81150 SEMINAR: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
Focuses on the process, practice and documentation of professional development in health education and promotion in the areas of instruction, program development, research and evaluation.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
HED 81200 RESIDENCY SEMINAR: RESEARCH PROPOSAL, DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION 3 Credit Hours
This course enables students to review the role of research and scholarly pursuits in the professorate, the professional health education literature, and in the development and dissemination of a range of scholarly products. Requisite elements of a dissertation in health education and promotion will be examined. The dissertation process also will be explored, including specification of dissertation topic, identification of potential dissertation committee members, and the writing process for a dissertation. The course culminates in the development and presentation of a preliminary research design for a dissertation.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
HED 81400 RESEARCH DISSEMINATION AND TECHNICAL WRITING IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
Examination and practice of technical writing for research proposals, technical reports, and journal publications in health education and promotion. Other methods of disseminating research such as preparation and submission of conference presentation applications and writing as part of consultative relationships with community agencies is explored.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 81450 ADVANCED PROGRAM EVALUATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
A review of evaluation methods used in health education programs. Emphasis is placed on data collection procedures, linking program activities to outcomes, participant attrition and reporting of the results.
Prerequisite: HED 64055 and HED 64057; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 81550 APPLIED THEORY IN HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 3 Credit Hours
Examination of theory/models/hypotheses applied to specific health behaviors. Emphasis on operationalization of theoretical constructs.
Prerequisite: HED 64050 or HED 84050.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 84030 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
Introduction of research methods in the field of health education and health promotion. Includes basic knowledge and skills in research design and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 84050 HEALTH BEHAVIOR 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 64050) Analysis of a broad range of theoretical and empirical models of health and illness behavior.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 84055 NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 64055) Students will assess individual and community needs for health promotion programs based on multiple sources of health data. Students will develop a rational plan to meet identified needs.
Prerequisite: HED 64050 or 84050; and HED 64061 or 84061; and HED 64063 or 84063; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 84057 PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 64057) Students will develop, implement, and evaluate a health education and promotion program plan specific to a target audience and health issue.
Prerequisite: HED 64050 or 84050; and HED 64055 or 84055; and HED 64061 or 84061; and HED 64063 or 84063; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 84063 STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HED 64063) Health education and promotion methods and strategies are presented to develop programs and lesson plans for a variety of audiences, learning environments, and intervention levels.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
HED 84096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION: READINGS IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study of approved topics in health and safety education related to the student's special interests. Adviser's permission required to repeat registration one time.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-S/U
HED 84098 PROJECT IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or individual investigation for doctoral level graduate students.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Integrated Health Studies (IHS)
IHS 14020 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Identification of the meaning of various roots and terms and combining forms that are components of medical words, including anatomical physiological and pathological therapeutic terminology and implications for health literacy.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 15003 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with ATTR 15003 and EXSC 15003) An overview of the profession of Healthcare and Medical professions including employment opportunities, academic preparation, and clinical preparation. This course will address the qualities and skills required for a comprehensive list of professional opportunities in the healthcare and medical fields with an emphasis on professionalism, cultural competencies, ethics and self care. Students will be required to work with faculty and health care and medical professionals to outline a personalized program to assist in their professional development.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 32544 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Credit Hours
A study of the role and meaning of human sexuality throughout the life cycle for self and society.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 40091 SEMINAR FOR PRACTICUM IN INTEGRATED HEALTH STUDIES 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Seminar focuses on applying concepts from previous educational experiences to the practicum work experience.
Prerequisite: ATTR 15003 or EXSC 15003 or IHS 15003.
Corequisite: IHS 44092.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 42041 HEALTH COACHING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 52041) Techniques of health coaching and motivational interviewing applied to health education. Individual and group approaches relative to personal, family and societal health issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 42222 ADULTING 101: SEVEN DIMENSIONS TO A HEALTHY ADULTHOOD 2 Credit Hours
The transition from college to post-college life can be uncertain. A design for the initial post-college years can alleviate the anxiety and stress that are often experienced. This course examines issues related to a 7 dimensional model of health-financial, environmental, emotional, intellectual, physical, social, occupational-and applies those dimensions to a post-college life design process.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 42779 HAPPINESS AND HEALTH 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 52779) Happiness is a common life goal, yet how to achieve or maintain can be a challenge. The things people think should make them happy don’t; and the things that have been proven to increase happiness are often a surprise. In this class, students explore proven methods to increase happiness, confront the common myths and misperceptions around it and discover how happiness is defined by cultures outside the United States. Students also explore how happiness is related to academic performance, immune function, diet, stress, heart disease and life expectancy.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 44010 RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 3 Credit Hours
Fundamental concepts and procedures for systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data in health related fields includes group and single-subject designs and use of parametric and nonparametric statistics.
Prerequisite: PSYC 21621.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 44030 GAMBLING, GAMING AND HEALTH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 54030) This course will provide information related to gambling, gaming, and their convergence to facilitate insight into personal decision-making and health outcomes. Emerging gambling and gaming trends will be investigated along with exploration of attitudes toward these activities that influence personal and community health. There is an emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills to assess and reduce personal risk.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 44091 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN INTEGRATED HEALTH STUDIES (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)This course presents and integrates the role of scientists, practitioners and administrators in the health care and human service professions as they attempt to meet the needs of the individual in diverse environments. Current issues will be addressed. 400 hours observation/work experience in health/human service-related fields required prior to registration for this course.
Prerequisite: Senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
IHS 44092 PRACTICUM IN INTEGRATED HEALTH STUDIES (ELR) 3-10 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practicum focuses on providing supervised practical experience in a health science, health care and human services organization which allows students to apply theoretical knowledge and skills learned in their coursework.
Prerequisite: Integrated health studies majors; and senior standing; and special approval.
Corequisite: IHS 40091.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9-30 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
IHS 46052 STRESS: RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 56052) An examination of stress, its role as a predisposing factor for various illnesses and diseases, types of stressors, the body's reaction to stress, and techniques for recognizing, preventing and reducing stress.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 52041 HEALTH COACHING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 42041) Techniques of health coaching and motivational interviewing applied to health education. Individual and group approaches relative to personal, family and societal health issues.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 52779 HAPPINESS AND HEALTH 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 42779) Happiness is a common life goal, yet how to achieve or maintain can be a challenge. The things people think should make them happy don’t; and the things that have been proven to increase happiness are often a surprise. In this class, students explore proven methods to increase happiness, confront the common myths and misperceptions around it and discover how happiness is defined by cultures outside the United States. Students also explore how happiness is related to academic performance, immune function, diet, stress, heart disease and life expectancy.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 54030 GAMBLING, GAMING AND HEALTH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 44030) This course will provide information related to gambling, gaming, and their convergence to facilitate insight into personal decision-making and health outcomes. Emerging gambling and gaming trends will be investigated along with exploration of attitudes toward these activities that influence personal and community health. There is an emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills to assess and reduce personal risk.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
IHS 56052 STRESS: RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with IHS 46052) An examination of stress, its role as a predisposing factor for various illnesses and diseases, types of stressors, the body's reaction to stress, and techniques for recognizing, preventing and reducing stress.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Nutrition (NUTR)
NUTR 10011 A HOW TO FOR HEALTHY EATING 1 Credit Hour
Teaches basic nutrition information for healthy eating, including the important nutritional aspects of cooking, shopping, dining and disease prevention related to dietary intake.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 23012 INTRODUCTORY FOOD SCIENCE 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with HEM 23212) Principles of food preparation and quality evaluation, with an emphasis on food science concepts, nutrition, food consumption trends and government regulation.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 23016 WORLD FOOD CUSTOMS AND NUTRITION 3 Credit Hours
The course explores cultural food, dietary and agricultural practices of racial, ethnic and religious populations within the United States and globally.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 23112 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION: NUTRITION AND DIETETICS 1 Credit Hour
Discusses academic requirements for the Nutrition major, the history of the nutrition profession as well as current credentialing and licensing requirements. Explores the opportunities within the field of dietetics. Teaches methods to document academic, personal and professional skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 23510 QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION, SERVICE AND SAFETY 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with HEM 23510) The application of management principles in quantity food production and service systems, including safety and sanitation; production forecasting and management; distribution; and service, commercial equipment and physical facilities. Introduction to inventory, recipe standardization and considerations of nutrition, quality and sustainability in quantity production.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23112.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3 Credit Hours
Basic concepts and principles in the science of human nutrition, energy balance and weight control, individual nutrient needs, diet selection, nutrition related metabolism and physiological functions, nutritional diseases and current human nutrition controversies.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, TAG Health
NUTR 23520 SPORTS NUTRITION 3 Credit Hours
Teaches basic sports nutrition as well as practical applications of sports nutrition principles for students majoring in various healthcare related fields.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 33512 INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE 3 Credit Hours
Functions, sources, utilization and interactions of essential nutrients and associated physiology. Principles of designing a healthy diet using dietary standards and guidelines while considering nutrient needs of different populations.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 33522 INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION ASSESSMENT 3 Credit Hours
Application of nutrition principles, including nutrition-focused physical assessment, dietary intake assessment, nutrition surveys, introduction to medical records, nutrition interviewing, dietary standards and food exchange lists.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 33532 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT OF NUTRITION SERVICES 3 Credit Hours
Course explores the business management side of dietetics. Covers application of management theories, from dietetic programs and services to budgeting, billing and coding, in addition to quality improvement in dietetics programs and departments.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 41095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUTRITION 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with NUTR 51095) Discussion of a major topic within a specific field in nutrition and dietetics. Topic varies per curse offering.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 41096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN NUTRITION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Students undertake an independent study in an area of nutrition and dietetics that is not covered by a regular course offering, with the guidance of a Kent State faculty member.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43013 RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Student gain experience in research methods related to nutrition and dietetics, principles of experimental design, data analysis and techniques of scientific writing.
Prerequisite: NUTR 33512.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
NUTR 43030 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with HTM 53030 and NUTR 53030)(Cross-listed with HEM 43030) Food service systems management, including systems theory; menu planning and evaluation; procurement; food production systems; sustainability; layout and design basics. Management concepts in non-commercial food service, including financial control, marketing, quality, management, leadership and human resources.
Prerequisite: HEM 23212 or NUTR 23012; and HEM 23510 or NUTR 23510.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43512 MACRONUTRIENT NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3 Credit Hours
Course explores the mechanisms through which the macronutrients meet biological needs and how these related to applied human nutrition.
Prerequisite: (ATTR 25057 (or EXSC 25057) and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25058)) or (BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020); and NUTR 33512; and NUTR 33522; and CHEM 20481.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43513 MICRONUTRIENT NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3 Credit Hours
Course explores the mechanisms through which micronutrients meet human biological needs in the relationship to underlying applied human nutrition.
Prerequisite: (EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) or (ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058) or (BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020); and CHEM 20481; and NUTR 33512; and NUTR 33522.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43516 COMMUNITY NUTRITION (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to nutrition problems and practices in the community. Principles and techniques of effective education, learning and behavior change theories and techniques. The course will also include topics regarding types of nutrition programming available and public health nutrition topics. Includes an experiential laboratory component with a focus on planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes in nutrition education, as well as nutrition communication, programming and counseling techniques.
Prerequisite: NUTR 33532 and NUTR 33512.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
NUTR 43518 LIFECYCLE NUTRITION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 53518) Explores the nutrition needs through growth, development and aging. Focus is on nutritional needs and issues during conception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older adulthood.
Prerequisite: NUTR 33512.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43522 INTEGRATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 53522) Introduces the foundations of integrative and functional medicine as it relates to nutrition. Includes personalized nutrition, nutrigenomics, complementary and alternative therapies, nutraceuticals and functional foods, in addition to the interaction of food on supplement and drug efficacy.
Prerequisite: NUTR 33512.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43524 NUTRITION AND DIETETICS: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 Credit Hours
Development of professional awareness, leadership and career goals. Evaluation of professional growth and formulation of plans for continued growth in the profession of nutrition and dietetics.
Prerequisite: Nutrition major; and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43532 METHODS AND EXPERIENCES IN NUTRITION OUTREACH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 53532) Students learn methods for development and evaluation techniques used for nutrition outreach programming; the role of community nutrition education in public health; and the impact of nutrition programming on disease prevention and management. Students engage in service learning opportunities in community nutrition education.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 2.5 lecture, 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43540 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 53540) Exploration of the nutrition care process, including documentation, standardized language, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutrition needs. Students engage in case studies and nutrition assessment exercises.
Prerequisite: (ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058) or (BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020) or (EXSC 25057 AND EXSC 25058); and CHEM 20481; and NUTR 33512; and NUTR 33522; and senior standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 43541.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43541 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I LABORATORY 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with NUTR 53541) Simulated laboratory experiences of the nutrition care process, including documentation, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutrition needs related to behavioral nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and anemia. Students will engage in simulated case studies.
Prerequisite: CHEM 20481; and NUTR 33512; and NUTR 33522; and senior standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 43540.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43542 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 53542) Continued exploration of the nutrition care process, including relevant documentation, standardized language, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutritional needs. Students engage in case studies and nutritional assessments.
Prerequisite: NUTR 43540.
Corequisite: NUTR 43543.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 43543 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II LABORATORY 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with NUTR 53543) Simulated laboratory experiences of the nutrition care process, including documentation, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutrition needs related to wounds and burns, renal diseases, immune disorders, oncology, eating disorders, pediatrics and those requiring nutrition support. Students will engage in simulated case studies.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 43542.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 45092 PRACTICUM IN NUTRITION (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
Application of education in pre-professional experience in clinical, community and nutrition foodservice environments. Combination of nutrition experiences throughout the semester.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
NUTR 45098 RESEARCH IN NUTRITION (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
Students engage in research under the supervision of a nutrition faculty member. Students may develop a research idea or work on faculty-led research.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
NUTR 51095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUTRITION 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with NUTR 41095) Discussion of a major topic within a specific field in nutrition and dietetics. Topic varies per curse offering.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 51096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN NUTRITION 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Students undertake an independent study in an area of nutrition and dietetics that is not covered by a regular course offering, with the guidance of a Kent State faculty member.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53030 FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 43030) (Cross-listed with HEM 43030 and HTM 53030) Food service systems management, including systems theory; menu planning and evaluation; procurement; food production systems; sustainability; layout and design basics. Management concepts in non-commercial food service, including financial control, marketing, quality, management, leadership and human resources.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53518 LIFECYCLE NUTRITION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 43518) Explores the nutrition needs through growth, development and aging. Focus is on nutritional needs and issues during conception, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older adulthood.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53522 INTEGRATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 43522) Introduces the foundations of integrative and functional medicine as it relates to nutrition. Includes personalized nutrition, nutrigenomics, complementary and alternative therapies, nutraceuticals and functional foods, in addition to the interaction of food on supplement and drug efficacy.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53532 METHODS AND EXPERIENCES IN NUTRITION OUTREACH 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 43532) Students learn methods for development and evaluation techniques used for nutrition outreach programming; the role of community nutrition education in public health; and the impact of nutrition programming on disease prevention and management. Students engage in service learning opportunities in community nutrition education.
Prerequisite: Nutrition major; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 2.5 lecture, 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53540 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 43540) Exploration of the nutrition care process, including documentation, standardized language, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutrition needs. Students engage in case studies and nutrition assessment exercises.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 53541.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53541 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I LABORATORY 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with NUTR 43541) Simulated laboratory experiences of the nutrition care process, including documentation, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutrition needs related to behavioral nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and anemia. Students will engage in simulated case studies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 53540.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53542 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with NUTR 43542) Continued exploration of the nutrition care process, including relevant documentation, standardized language, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutritional needs. Students engage in case studies and nutritional assessments.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 53543.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 53543 MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II LABORATORY 1 Credit Hour
(Slashed with NUTR 43543) Simulated laboratory experiences of the nutrition care process, including documentation, nutrition assessment, interpretation of laboratory values and individualized patient care and planning for disease and nutrition needs related to wounds and burns, renal diseases, immune disorders, oncology, eating disorders, pediatrics, and those requiring nutrition support. Student will engage in simulated case studies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Corequisite: NUTR 53542.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 61015 NUTRITION PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course will overview the physiologic and metabolic process of organ systems that are integral to diseases related to nutrition. The treatment methods for these diseases will also be introduced.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 61019 ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF NUTRITION RESEARCH 3 Credit Hours
This course explores the application of nutrition research to practice. The course describes the importance of research in advancing the profession of nutrition and dietetics, the components of nutrition research and how to utilize and critique nutrition related research to inform nutrition practice.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 61098 RESEARCH 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research for master's-level students. Credit earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements with school approval.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 62001 DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SEMINAR I 1 Credit Hour
Discussion-based course focused on leadership development and completion of required dietetic internship program competencies. This course is to be taken during the first semester of the dietetic internship program. Weekly on-campus course participation focused on supervised practice experience and completion of assignments for competency completion per accreditation standards. Course designed to foster professional skill development, leadership, mentorship and advancement of critical thinking skills required for an entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Pre/corequisite: NUTR 63592.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 62002 DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SEMINAR II 1 Credit Hour
Discussion-based course focused on leadership development and completion of required dietetic internship program competencies. This course will be taken concurrently with the second semester of internship. Weekly on-campus course participation focused on supervised practice experience and completion of assignments for competency completion per accreditation standards. Course designed to foster professional skill development, leadership, mentorship and advancement of critical thinking skills required for an entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Pre/corequisite: NUTR 64592.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 62003 DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SEMINAR III 1 Credit Hour
Discussion-based course focused on leadership development and completion of required dietetic internship program competencies. This course will be taken concurrently with the third semester of internship. Weekly on-campus course participation focused on supervised practice experience and completion of assignments for competency completion per accreditation standards. Course designed to foster professional skill development, leadership, mentorship and advancement of critical thinking skills required for an entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Pre/corequisite: NUTR 63592.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 6-18 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
NUTR 63299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: NUTR 63199; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
NUTR 63399 CAPSTONE 3-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) This course serves as a culminating experience of the graduate program in nutrition. Students will demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills through the development of an in-depth final project that bridges theory and practice. The project allows student to integrate their learning across the program, apply it to a professional issue and prepare for future career opportunities.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
NUTR 63517 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION: PROGRAMS, POLICY AND PRACTICE 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth examination of the science, policy and practice of community and public health nutrition. It focuses on the role of nutrition in promoting, maintaining and improving the health of populations and communities including nutrition policy, programming and communication. Students will apply advanced concepts in nutrition science, public health, and behavioral theory to address contemporary nutrition challenges at local, national and global levels.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63518 ADVANCED SPORTS NUTRITION 3 Credit Hours
Course focuses on nutritional concepts and principles related to athletic performance including energy needs, metabolism, and utilization in sports, macronutrient needs and metabolism, micronutrient needs of athletes, nutrient timing considerations, hydration needs and practices and other special considerations.
Prerequisite: Graduation standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63519 ADVANCED STUDY OF MICRONUTRIENTS 3 Credit Hours
Course covers intake, digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Prerequisite: Nutrition major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63520 MACRONUTRIENT NUTRITION 3 Credit Hours
Course covers metabolic utilization of macronutrients for body processes.
Prerequisite: Nutrition major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63521 NUTRITION AND DISEASE: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Recent trends and concepts in research and practice of therapeutic dietetics.
Prerequisite: NUTR 61015; and nutrition major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63522 COMMUNICATION, MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONALISM IN DIETETICS 3 Credit Hours
Explores the importance of communication in a variety of medias as it relates to leadership and management and overall professionalism in nutrition. The areas of management focus include foodservice, community and clinical nutrition management.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63525 DIETETIC PRACTICE: COMMUNITY 1 Credit Hour
Discussion focusing on nutrition care in the community setting. Evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63526 DIETETIC PRACTICE: MANAGEMENT 1 Credit Hour
Discussion focusing on the management of food and nutrition services. Evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63527 DIETETIC PRACTICE: CLINICAL 1 Credit Hour
Discussion focusing on nutrition care in the acute practice setting. Evaluation and interpretation of the scientific literature.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
NUTR 63592 DIETETIC INTERNSHIP 1-2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised practice component of dietetic internship.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 16-32 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPA)
SPA 10002 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AND DIFFERENCES 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to communication disorders and differences using (a) case studies via film and video review and critique, (b) lecture and (c) class discussions. Covers speech, language, swallowing and hearing disorders and cultural and linguistic differences in communication.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 14500 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLINGUISTICS FOR COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
Students examine current theory and research specific to typical language — with a significant focus on the cognitive processes that inform their understanding of social, psychological and linguistic aspects of language use and understanding in the context of communication sciences and disorders.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 33101 HEARING AND SPEECH SCIENCE 3 Credit Hours
Acoustics, psychoacoustics and acoustics of speech production and perception.
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 34102 APPLIED PHONETICS 3 Credit Hours
Basic principles of speech production and phonetic transcriptions of English with the international phonetic alphabet; emphasis on general American dialect.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 34103 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF SPEECH AND HEARING 3 Credit Hours
Functional anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, neural and auditory systems as they are used with normal and abnormal speech and hearing.
Prerequisite: SPA 34104.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 34104 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3 Credit Hours
Normal development and linguistic analysis of language systems, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.
Pre/corequisite: SPA 34102.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 34106 ARTICULATORY AND PHONOLOGICAL DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
Assessment and remediation of disorders of articulation and phonology.
Prerequisite: SPA 34102 and SPA 34104; and admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 34107 LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to assessment and intervention procedures associated with language disorders in children and adolescents.
Prerequisite: SPA 34104.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 34210 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 3 Credit Hours
Normal development and linguistic analysis of language systems, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. This course is for non-Speech Pathology and Audiology majors.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 43402 AUDIOMETRY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 53402) Measurement of human hearing by pure-tone and speech audiometry; evaluation of middle ear function by immittance audiometry; screening techniques; pathologies of the conductive and sensorineural systems.
Prerequisite: SPA 33101; and admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 43404 AURAL REHABILITATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 53404) Basic principles, variables and techniques for understanding, evaluating and improving receptive communication of hearing-impaired individuals.
Prerequisite: SPA 33101 and SPA 34102 and SPA 43402; and admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 43405 CLINICAL PREPARATION IN AUDIOLOGY (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
Exercises and practical experiences in audiometric procedures, test interpretation and audiological diagnosis.
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Pre/corequisite: SPA 43402.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPA 44010 SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 54010) Provides an understanding of the social, communication and language needs of those with autism spectrum disorder, from childhood through adulthood. Examines the cognitive, neurological, social and environmental components influencing social, communicative functioning. Reviews contemporary assessment and intervention strategies. Explores the use of assistive technology to enhance social communicative functioning in those with autism spectrum disorder.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 44020 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with SPED 44020)(Slashed with SPED 54020) Description of medical issues facing individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Examination of etiology, co-occurring disabilities and disorder and treatment options in relation to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 44030 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS OVER THE LIFESPAN 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 54030, SPA 74030 and SPED 54030) Provides students with a review of the significant aspects related to educational, social, vocational transitions for children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Students learning skills necessary to evaluate and develop programs designed to meet the changing and long term needs of those with autism spectrum disorder.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 44089 VARIABLE TOPIC INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY (ELR) 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 54089 and SPA 74089) A faculty-led study abroad experience that integrates traditional classroom learning with experiential activities and site visits outside the United States. International experience courses may have pre- and post-travel classroom study. Course activities may include, but are not limited to, classroom study, research, field work, internships and service learning.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: International Experience, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
SPA 44096 INDEPENDENT STUDY: SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Readings and/or research on problems approved by the school director in consultation with student's adviser and project director.
Prerequisite: Speech Pathology and Audiology major and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 44111 NEURAL PROCESSES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 54111) Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system underlying human neuromotor movements. Topics include definition and fundamental concepts; afferent and efferent systems; cortical anatomy and function; cranial nerves; theories of brain function; and neural maturation and learning.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 44112 AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN COMMUNICATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 54112) Nonpathological age-related changes in speech, language and voice. Topics include structural changes in orofacial, laryngeal and respiratory mechanism; sequelae for speech, language and voice in the elderly; effects of age on swallowing; facilitating conversational interactions with elderly individuals.
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 44310 CLINICAL PROCEDURES IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course addresses evaluation and intervention procedures in the field of speech-language pathology across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (minimum 3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours); and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 44311 CLINICAL PREPARATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (ELR) (WIC) 2 Credit Hours
The course covers the essential professional written communication associated with evaluation and intervention methodology for individuals with communication disorders.
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Speech Pathology and Audiology professional phase (3.000 overall GPA at 60 credit hours).
Pre/corequisite: SPA 44310.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, Writing Intensive Course
SPA 53402 AUDIOMETRY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 43402) Measurement of human hearing by puretone and speech audiometry; evaluation of middle ear function by immittance audiometry; screening techniques; pathologies of the conductive and sensorineural systems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 53404 AURAL REHABILITATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 43404) Basic principles, variables and techniques for understanding, evaluating and improving receptive communication of hearing-impaired individuals.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 54010 SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT AND DISORDERS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 44010) Provides an understanding of the social, communication and language needs of those with autism spectrum disorder, from childhood through adulthood. Examines the cognitive, neurological, social and environmental components influencing social, communicative functioning. Reviews contemporary assessment and intervention strategies. Explores the use of assistive technology to enhance social communicative functioning in those with autism spectrum disorder.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 54030 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS OVER THE LIFESPAN 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with SPED 54030)(Slashed with SPA 44030 and SPA 74030) Provides students with a review of the significant aspects related to educational, social, vocational transitions for children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Students learn skills necessary to evaluate and develop programs designed to meet the changing and long term needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 54089 VARIABLE TOPIC INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 44089 and SPA 74089) A faculty-led study abroad experience that integrates traditional classroom learning with experiential activities and site visits outside the United States. International experience courses may have pre- and post-travel classroom study. Course activities may include, but are not limited to, classroom study, research, field work, internships and service learning.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: International Experience, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 54096 INDEPENDENT STUDY: SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Readings and/or research on problems approved by the school director in consultation with student's adviser and project director.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3-18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 54111 NEURAL PROCESSES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 44111) Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system underlying human neuromotor movements. Topics include definition and fundamental concepts; afferent and efferent systems; cortical anatomy and function; cranial nerves; theories of brain function; and neural maturation and learning.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 54112 AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN COMMUNICATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 44112) Nonpathological age-related changes in speech, language and voice. Topics include structural changes in orofacial, laryngeal and respiratory mechanism; sequelae for speech, language and voice in the elderly; effects of age on swallowing; facilitating conversational interactions with elderly individuals.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 54309 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS 3 Credit Hours
(Cross-listed with SPED 54309)(Slashed with SPED 44309 and SPA 74309) Provides an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Examines the history, characteristics and prevalence of ASD. The different theoretical models for understanding ASD are explored as they relate to assessment and intervention.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 60708 CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 70708) Development of a reading knowledge of research and the ability to evaluate the quality of research studies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 63691 SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 73691) Research, readings and discussion in any of these areas: aural rehabilitation, amplification, psychoacoustics, auditory physiology, medical audiology, hearing conservation.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64091 SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics seminar for advanced students in speech-language pathology and audiology. Presentations and discussion of research projects are required.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-S/U-IP
SPA 64093 VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 74093) Variable topic workshop offered when need arises, either on or off campus to update training in a particular area of speech pathology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPA 64096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study of topics to be selected in consultation with graduate faculty.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3.6-21.6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPA 64098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research for master's level graduate students.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3.6-54 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPA 64199 THESIS I 2-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must register for a total of 6 credit hours, 2 to 6 credit hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 7.2-21.6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPA 64299 THESIS II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: SPA 64199; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 7.2 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPA 64301 APHASIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74301) Neuroanatomy, etiologies, symptomatologies, evaluation procedures and treatment techniques relating to aphasia in adults.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64302 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74302) Methods of language assessment and intervention for infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are either at risk or diagnosed as presenting language delays or disabilities.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64303 DISORDERS OF ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74303) Diagnosis and remediation of children's articulation and phonological disorders.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64304 ACQUIRED COGNITIVE COMMUNICATIVE IMPAIRMENTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74304) Cognitive functions and etiologies, symptomologies, evaluation and treatment methods related to adults with cognitive communicative disorders subsequent to right hemisphere damage, traumatic brain injury, dementia and related impairments.
Prerequisite: Speech Language Pathology major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64305 FLUENCY DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74305) Nature, theories and their derived therapeutic approaches to the treatment of fluency disorders.
Prerequisite: Speech Language Pathology major; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64306 VOICE DISORDERS 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74306) Normal aspects of voice production, etiology and symptomatology of voice disorders, diagnostic procedures and management techniques.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64308 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION WITH SCHOOL-AGE POPULATIONS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74308) Theoretical background knowledge and practical assessment and intervention techniques for school-age children who demonstrate language disorders.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64311 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 2 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of the social, communication and language needs of those with autism spectrum disorder. Reviews contemporary assessment and intervention strategies. This course is designed to prepare pre-service speech language pathologists with foundational information about autism spectrum disorders.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64312 MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74312) Anatomic and physiologic bases of congenital and acquired motor speech disorders. Etiology, symptomatology, evaluation and treatment techniques related to variety of motor speech disorders in children and adults.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64354 PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ISSUES 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74354) Nature and rehabilitative procedures for speech-language pathology practice with pediatric medical issues, including dysphagia, maxillofacial anomalies and resonance disorders.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64356 ADULT DYSPHAGIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74356) Anatomy, etiologies, symptomatologies, evaluation procedures and treatment techniques relating to swallowing disorders in adults.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64492 CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 8 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised clinical practice with clients who have speech, hearing or language problems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 24 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 64525 PUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNIQUES IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS: INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 Credit Hours
Inquiry into speech pathology and audiology as practiced in the school setting; emphasis on speech language pathologist or audiologist as disciplined investigator. Combination of themes, including organizational procedures, therapy techniques, collaboration, ethics and research.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Corequisite: SPA 64592.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64592 STUDENT TEACHING IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 8 Credit Hours
Inquiry into speech pathology and audiology as practiced in the school setting; emphasis on speech language pathologist or audiologist as disciplined investigator. Combination of themes including organization, procedures, therapy techniques, collaboration, ethics and research. Students are required to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned "school/agency" before the first day of the semester in which student teaching/ internship will take place.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Corequisite: SPA 64525.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 40 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPA 64600 RESEARCH METHODS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74600) Methodologies for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data for clinical and research purposes in speech language pathology and audiology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 64601 COMMUNICATION MODALITIES AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 74601) Nature, etiologies and correlates of speech/language communication disorders and differences that may indicate a need for a multi-modal communication approach. Includes an emphasis on assistive technology for communication, language, learning and literacy.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 65092 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised, introductory clinical experience in assessment and intervention within the Scope of Practice of speech-language pathology per the current practice policy and standards of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). To facilitate clinical competency and accrual of required clinical clock hours per current ASHA standards, students must enroll in clinical practicum each semester that they are not enrolled in externship or student teaching. Practicum requirements may include attendance at a weekly clinical colloquium. Students must earn minimum B grade in this course to register for SPA 65192.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Colloquium, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 65192 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable once for credit) Supervised clinical experience in assessment and intervention with populations within the Scope of Practice of speech-language pathology per the current practice policies and standards of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). To facilitate increased independence toward clinical competency and accrual of required clinical clock hours per current ASHA standards, students must enroll in clinical practicum each semester that they are not enrolled in externship or student teaching. Students must earn minimum B grade in this course to register for SPA 65292.
Prerequisite: SPA 65092 with a minimum B grade; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6-9 other
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SPA 65292 CLINICAL PRACTICUM III IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised clinical experience in assessment and intervention with populations within the Scope of Practice of speech-language pathology per the current practice policies and standards of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). To facilitate increased independence in clinical competency and accrual of required clinical clock hours per current ASHA standards, students must enroll in a clinical practicum each semester that they are not enrolled in externship or student teaching. Students must earn a minimum B grade in this course to register in SPA 65392.
Prerequisite: SPA 65192 with a minimum B grade; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6-9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 65392 CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised clinical experience in assessment and intervention with populations within the Scope of Practice of speech-language pathology per the current practice policies and standards of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). To facilitate increased independence in clinical competency and accrual of required clinical clock hours per current ASHA standards, students must enroll in a clinical practicum each semester that they are not enrolled in an externship or student teaching. Students must earn a minimum B grade in this course to register for externship or student teaching.
Prerequisite: SPA 65292 with a minimum B grade; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6-9 other
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SPA 65492 EXTERNSHIP IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: ADULT 4-8 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Considered a culminating clinical experience. Includes supervised, hands-on clinical experience with patients in adult care settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities.
Prerequisite: SPA 65292 or SPA 65392 with a minimum B grade; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 20-40 other
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SPA 65592 EXTERNSHIP IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: PEDIATRIC 4-8 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Considered a culminating clinical experience, students may choose this course as an alternative to student teaching in speech-language pathology. Includes supervised, hands-on clinical experience with children and adolescents in pediatric care settings such as hospitals and other habilitation and rehabilitation facilities.
Prerequisite: SPA 65292 or SPA 65392 with a minimum B grade; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 20-40 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 70192 GRADUATE AUDIOLOGIST I 3 Credit Hours
Supervised clinical practicum in audiology, which encompasses audiologic assessments and audiologic habilitation.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70292 GRADUATE AUDIOLOGIST II 3 Credit Hours
Supervised clinical practicum in audiology requiring the independent performance of audiologic assessment procedures, audiologic rehabilitation and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite: SPA 70192; and doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70392 GRADUATE AUDIOLOGIST III 6 Credit Hours
Supervised clinical practicum in audiology, which encompasses the entire range of audiologic procedures, including neurophysiological based procedures.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70492 GRADUATE AUDIOLOGIST IV 8 Credit Hours
Full-time clinical practicum in audiology at an off-campus site. Students taking the course must have successfully completed the Praxis Examination.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 24 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70592 GRADUATE AUDIOLOGIST V 8 Credit Hours
Full-time external audiology clinical placement with a licensed and appropriately credentialed preceptor who provides clinical teaching. This experience provides a capstone learning experience in the full scope of practice in the profession of audiology.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 24 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70615 CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT 2 Credit Hours
Study of audiologic evaluation and (re)habilitation procedures for people central auditory processing disorders.
Prerequisite: SPA 70705 and SPA 70706; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70616 HEARING-AID FITTING AND SELECTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 4 Credit Hours
Examination of the theory and practice of fitting hearing aids across the lifespan. Emphasis on special clinical procedures, research needs and evolving technology in hearing instruments.
Prerequisite: SPA 70713; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70618 IMPLANTABLE TECHNOLOGY 4 Credit Hours
Study of implantable devices in children and adults, including equipment, candidacy, programming, fitting and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70627 MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN AUDIOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to varying cultures and the audiologist's roles and responsibilities in planning treatment with a member of these cultures.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70630 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT IN AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Study of issues that impact the management of audiological practices, including establishing a private practice, reimbursement, marketing, record keeping and professional liability.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70691 SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Selected current topics in audiology with emphasis on review of current literature.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70701 BASIC AND APPLIED PHYSICAL ACOUSTICS FOR AUDIOLOGY 4 Credit Hours
Study of physical acoustics, basic electricity and electronics, as well as principles, methodology, calibration and maintenance of audiologic equipment.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70702 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF PERIPHERAL AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR SYSTEMS 4 Credit Hours
A study of the anatomy, biophysics and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70703 SPEECH ACOUSTICS AND SPEECH PERCEPTION 2 Credit Hours
Study of the nomenclature, acoustics, measurement and perception of speech sounds and their impact and interpretation in audiology.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70704 CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH IN AUDIOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
General introduction to the research process with an emphasis on acquiring a reading knowledge of research and an ability to evaluate research.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70705 AUDITORY DISORDERS 2 Credit Hours
Study of conditions/diseases that can affect the auditory system.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70706 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY UNDERLYING NEURO-OTOLOGY 4 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the central auditory and vestibular nervous system. (Includes a lab.)
Prerequisite: SPA 70702; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70707 PSYCHOACOUSTICS 3 Credit Hours
Study of the principles, procedures and research of psychoacoustics; the relationships between the physical dimensions of auditory stimuli and the resultant perceptual experience with normal and impaired hearing.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70708 CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 60708) Development of a reading knowledge of research and the ability to evaluate the quality of research studies.
Prerequisite: SPA 70704; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70709 AUDIOLOGIC ASSESSMENT 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical basis for tests underlying basic audiologic assessments.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70710 INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY NOISE 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical principles of noise measurement; etiology of noise-induced hearing loss and acoustic trauma; industrial hearing conservation programs; occupational safety and health act; community and recreational noise evaluation and management.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70712 DIAGNOSIS OF AUDITORY DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
Underlying theory and principles of administration and interpretation of site-of-lesion tests.
Prerequisite: SPA 70709; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70713 HEARING AID TECHNOLOGY 4 Credit Hours
Study of amplification systems for the hearing impaired.
Prerequisite: SPA 70701; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70714 GERONTOLOGICAL ISSUES IN AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Physiological, psychological and sociological theories of aging with a focus on the etiology, symptomatology, assessment and rehabilitation of older adults with hearing impairments.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70717 PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Study of audiologic diagnostic and auditory habilitative protocols for the birth-to-3 population. Both assessment and management strategies are emphasized.
Prerequisite: SPA 70709; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70719 COUNSELING IN AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Focus on interviewing, counseling and interacting with individuals with hearing impairments, their families and significant others.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70721 EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BALANCE DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
Study of the balance mechanism; differential diagnostic assessment of balance disorders, including electronystagmography, posturography and rotational testing; rehabilitation of the balance disordered patient. (Lab included.)
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70725 MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF AUDITORY DISORDERS 2 Credit Hours
A study of the multidisciplinary approach to medical/surgical management of patients with auditory and vestibular disorders.
Prerequisite: SPA 70712; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70726 ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES IN AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Study of evoked responses used in diagnostic audiology, including P300; audiology verification (VER); auditory late response (ALR); electroneuronography (ENoG); middle latency response (MLR); electrocochleography (ECochG); auditory brainstem response (ABR); and steady-state evoked responses (SSER).
Prerequisite: SPA 70706; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70732 AUDIOLOGIC TREATMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 4 Credit Hours
Study of current methodologies employed in the audiologic treatment of people with hearing loss across the lifespan. Implementation of remedial strategies is emphasized.
Prerequisite: SPA 70616; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70733 ADVANCED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC AND VESTIBULAR MEASURES 4 Credit Hours
Advanced considerations in balance function assessment and management and in the study of evoked responses used in diagnostic audiology.
Prerequisite: SPA 70721 and SPA 70726; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70734 PRINCIPLES IN PRECEPTING 1 Credit Hour
Examination of the concepts and practices essential to the preceptor role. Emphasis on professional standards, adult learning theories, communication styles, ethical principles and the multiple roles of a preceptor (educator, role model, mentor, facilitator and evaluator).
Prerequisite: SPA 70748; and Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70753 LABORATORY FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES IN AUDIOLOGY 1 Credit Hour
Laboratory exercises for the assessment of auditory disorders, including electrocochleography, the auditory brainstem response and auditory steady state responses.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Pre/corequisite: SPA 70726.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70754 LABORATORY FOR EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BALANCE DISORDERS 1 Credit Hour
Laboratory exercises for the assessment of balance disorders, including videonystagmography, posturography and informal evaluations; approaches for the rehabilitation and treatment of the balance disordered patient.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Pre/corequisite: SPA 70721.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70755 LABORATORY FOR ADVANCED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIC AND VESTIBULAR MEASURES 1 Credit Hour
Laboratory exercises for the assessment, management and treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders, including early, middle and late auditory evoked potentials and advanced vestibular measures.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing.
Pre/corequisite: SPA 70733.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70791 FOURTH-YEAR SEMINAR 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) In-depth consideration of topics/issues in the practice of audiology with emphasis upon issues related to clinical rotation.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Pre/corequisite: SPA 70492 or SPA 70592.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70892 INTERNSHIP III 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Clinical practicum in audiology during which students perform discrete tasks under supervision.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 70992 INTERNSHIP IV 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Clinical practicum in audiology during which students perform discrete tasks under supervision.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 73691 SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 63691) Research, readings and discussion in any of these areas: aural rehabilitation, amplification, psychoacoustics, auditory physiology, medical audiology, hearing conservation.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74030 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS OVER THE LIFESPAN 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 44030, SPA 54030 and SPED 54030) Provides students with a review of the significant aspects related to educational, social, vocational transitions for children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Students learn skills necessary to evaluate and develop programs designed to meet the changing and long term needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74089 VARIABLE TOPIC INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 44089 and SPA 54089) A faculty-led study abroad experience that integrates traditional classroom learning with experiential activities and site visits outside the United States. International experience courses may have pre- and post-travel classroom study. Course activities may include, but are not limited to, classroom study, research, field work, internships and service learning.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: International Experience, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 74093 VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with SPA 64093) Variable topic workshop offered when need arises, either on or off campus to update training in a particular area of speech pathology.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Workshop
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPA 74301 APHASIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64301) Neuroanatomy, etiologies, symptomatologies, evaluation procedures and treatment techniques relating to aphasia in adults.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74302 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64302) Methods of language assessment and intervention for infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are either at risk or diagnosed as presenting language delays or disabilities.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74303 DISORDERS OF ARTICULATION AND PHONOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64303) Diagnosis and remediation of children's articulation and phonological disorders.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74304 ACQUIRED COGNITIVE COMMUNICATIVE IMPAIRMENTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64304) Cognitive functions and etiologies, symptomologies, evaluation and treatment methods related to adults with cognitive communicative disorders subsequent to right hemisphere damage, traumatic brain injury, dementia and related impairments.
Prerequisite: Speech Language Pathology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74305 FLUENCY DISORDERS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64305) Nature, theories and their derived therapeutic approaches to the treatment of fluency disorders.
Prerequisite: Speech Language Pathology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74306 VOICE DISORDERS 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64306) Normal aspects of voice production, etiology and symptomatology of voice disorders, diagnostic procedures and management techniques.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74308 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION WITH SCHOOL-AGE POPULATIONS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64308) Theoretical background knowledge and practical assessment and intervention techniques for school-age children who demonstrate language disorders.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74309 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: THEORY AND DIAGNOSIS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 54309, SPED 44309 and SPED 54309) Provides an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Examines the history, characteristics and prevalence of ASD. The different theoretical models for understanding ASD are explored as they relate to assessment and intervention.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74312 MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64312) Anatomic and physiologic bases of congenital and acquired motor speech disorders. Etiology, symptomatology, evaluation and treatment techniques related to variety of motor speech disorders in children and adults.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74354 PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ISSUES 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64354) Nature and rehabilitative procedures for speech-language pathology practice with pediatric medical issues, including dysphagia and maxillofacial anomalies and resonance disorders.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74356 ADULT DYSPHAGIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64356) Anatomy, etiologies, symptomatologies, evaluation procedures and treatment techniques relating to swallowing disorders in adults.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74492 CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-12 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised clinical practice with patients who have speech, hearing or language problems.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-36 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 74592 CLERKSHIP I 1 Credit Hour
Introduction to clinical practicum in audiology. Directed observation of clinical practice, including audiologic diagnosis and audiologic rehabilitation are required.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPA 74600 RESEARCH METHODS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64600) Methodologies for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data for clinical and research purposes in speech language pathology and audiology.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74601 COMMUNICATION MODALITIES AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
(Slashed with SPA 64601) Nature, etiologies and correlates of speech language communication disorders and differences that may indicate a need for a multi-modal communication approach. Includes an emphasis on assistive technology for communication language, learning and literacy.
Prerequisite: Speech Language Pathology major; and doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 74692 CLERKSHIP II 1 Credit Hour
Introduction to clinical practicum in audiology. Directed observation of clinical practice, including audiologic diagnosis and audiologic rehabilitation are required.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
SPA 75792 INTERNSHIP I 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Clinical practicum in audiology during which students perform discrete tasks under supervision.
Prerequisite: Audiology major; and doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 76792 INTERNSHIP II 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised clinical practicum in audiology during which students perform discrete clinical tasks while under supervision.
Prerequisite: SPA 75792; and Audiology major; doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 18 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 84091 SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics seminar for advanced students in speech-language pathology and audiology. Presentations and discussion of research projects are required.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
SPA 84096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study of topics to be selected in consultation with graduate faculty.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3.6-10.8 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPA 84098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research opportunities for doctoral students who have not yet passed their candidacy examination.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 3.6-54 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
SPA 84199 DISSERTATION I 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Doctoral dissertation for which registration in at least two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun and continuing until the completion of 30 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 18 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
SPA 84299 DISSERTATION II 15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 credit hours of SPA 84199 and continuing until all degree requirements are met.
Prerequisite: SPA 84199; and doctoral standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Dissertation
Contact Hours: 18 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP