2021-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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OS 461 Level I Experience I: Clinical Reasoning
1 credit
The Level I experience will introduce interpersonal interactions with others, utilization of professional behaviors, and application of knowledge to the assessment of individual’s occupational strengths and needs in simulated clinical situations. Students will learn the clinical reasoning process including the application of foundational knowledge, observations of functional performance, and reflections of interactions. Then students will apply this process to simulated clinical situations.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all prior 100-,200-, and 300-level OS coursework.
Corequisite(s): OS 401 and OS 407
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OS 501 Level II fieldwork I
10 credits
Level II Fieldwork I is an in-depth 12-week experiential course during which occupational therapy students deliver occupational therapy services to clients in the adult and geriatric population in a variety of service delivery models. The goal of Level II Fieldwork I is to develop a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates evidence and clinical reasoning in the delivery of client-centered, occupation focused intervention that is purposeful, meaningful and evidence based driven. Students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator while simultaneously engaging in a distance learning component via a Blackboard course delivered by a university instructor to enhance didactic learning.
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OS 502 Adult Occupational Performance Intervention
4 credits
The Adult Occupational Performance Intervention course teaches intervention skills required by the occupational therapist that works with the adult population in a variety of practice settings. The process of intervention, which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the OT profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics. The interventions, via dynamic reasoning, will be client-centered, occupation and evidence based, and culturally relevant to facilitate meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice.
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OS 504 Geriatric Occupational Performance Intervention
4 credits
The Geriatric Occupational Performance Intervention course teaches intervention skills required by the practicing occupational therapist. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services for individuals in the geriatric population. This is done in accordance with the OT profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics. The interventions, via dynamic reasoning, will be client-centered, occupation and evidence based, and culturally relevant, to facilitate meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice.
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OS 512 Level I Experience II
1 credit
This level I experience II provides students the opportunity to apply clinical reasoning, group dynamics, and basic clinical skills by participating in a 12-week experience within various treatment settings with clients of ages across the lifespan. This experience will promote development of clinical reasoning skills, professional behaviors, cultural awareness, and integration of evidenced based practice.
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OS 551 Management and Supervision
3 credits
This course examines the occupational therapy roles of supervisor, manager, leader, and entrepreneur needed to make effective occupational therapists who are collaborative and accessible in a complex healthcare environment. The influences of theory, evidence based research, occupation-based practice, reimbursement, governmental regulations, and ethics provide a solid foundation for students to examine and distinguish the unique role of occupational therapy in health care.
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OS 552 Level II Fieldwork II
10 credits
Level II Fieldwork II is an in-depth 12-week experiential course that delivers occupational therapy services to clients across the lifespan in a variety of service delivery models. The goal of Level II Fieldwork I is to develop a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates evidence and clinical reasoning in the delivery of client-centered, occupation focused intervention that is purposeful, meaningful and evidence based driven. Students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator while simultaneously engaging in a distance learning component via a Blackboard course delivered by a university instructor to enhance didactic learning.
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OS 553 Contemporary and Emerging Intervention
3 credits
Medical advances and changes within the health care system have led to the development and use of new and innovative interventions and emerging areas of practice. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore and examine new technologies, interventions and emerging practice areas in occupational therapy. Topics include (but are not limited to) complementary health approaches and integrative health, health promotion and wellness, telecommunication, information technologies and telehealth, bionic limbs, robotics, primary care settings and other new work environments
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OS 554 Occupational Therapy Issues and Trends
2 credits
This course will explore, discuss, and critically analyze current issues and trends within occupational therapy, health care and community based systems. The OT philosophy, occupation-centered & evidence-based practice, health care trends, legislation, public policy, advocacy, health & economic disparities & social justice, professional development, cultural diversity, practice specialty areas & emerging practice areas will all be incorporated.
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OS 555 Pediatric Occupational Performance Intervention
4 credits
This course will focus on occupational therapy intervention strategies for pediatric populations. Models of practice, theories and frames of reference guide the intervention process for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by various developmental, physical, and psychosocial conditions. Screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services are all aspects covered in the course. Evidence based practice, dynamic reasoning, and occupation centered focus will be integrated in every lecture and assignment. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
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OS 599 Exam Prep
0 credit
This is a required non-credit course which provides students with the opportunity to take a series of practice and content examinations designed to help prepare them to sit for the NBCOT Examination. This course gives the opportunity to apply curriculum content, as well as current resources in the field, to best prepare for taking the NBCOT Board Examination. Students are challenged to analyze professional scenarios and utilize dynamic reasoning skills to resolve community and clinical practice challenges via occupation-based research evidence.
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OS 606 Introduction to Doctoral Professionalism and Scholarship Seminar
1 credit
This course facilitates the synthesis of clinical, research and professional knowledge in the field of occupational therapy to support the development of capstone project interests. Prior capstone projects will be analyzed and individual student strengths will be considered in the context of potential projects. Professional writing at the doctoral level is emphasized.
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OS 608 Curriculum Development and Instructional Strategies
3 credits
In this course foundational elements influencing a curriculum design, the structure and content of curricula and syllabi, and the development of specific learning plans are presented. Instructional design strategies, including traditional, innovative and online, for varying learning strengths and abilities will be addressed. The role of the occupational therapist as an educator in clinical, community and academic environments will be presented.
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OS 657 Program Development and Grant Writing
3 credits
Occupational therapists frequently encounter system challenges limiting provision of occupation based services to people with injury and disability. This course will address doctoral level knowledge, skills, and guided experiences in program development to support leadership in all professional arenas. Innovative program assessment and development skills empower advanced clinicians to enhance life participation opportunities for people with occupational limitations. Course assignments facilitate dynamic reasoning skills in the areas of program assessment, design, funding, and execution, grounded in current evidenced based research.
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OS 756 Capstone I: Project Proposal
3 credits
Through small seminar group and instructor guidance, this course will facilitate the student’s progression through the formal process of developing an evidence based rationale and scholarly foundation for an occupational therapy capstone project in a specific area of concentration, which may include, but is not limited to research, advocacy, program development, education, leadership or clinical skills.
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OS 780 Public Policy and Advocacy
3 credits
This course will analyze current state and federal public policy issues and the impact on the delivery of occupational therapy services. The course will present information related to public policy formation and advanced skills in leadership and advocacy including and entrepreneurial spirit and skilled interprofessional collaboration. Skills that support the identification of and competition for funding resources to support services and programming will be developed.
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OS 790 Clinical Outcomes
3 credits
Key features of both qualitative and quantitative occupation-based outcomes research are examined in this course, including a variety of approaches to research design, data collection, and data analysis. Topics covered include the relationship between independent and dependent variables, demographic variables, conceptual models of the OT intervention and outcome relationship and process, research notation, and generic and condition-specific outcome measures. The course explores a variety of outcomes research designs, including client satisfaction (or parent/caregiver) assessment, retrospective outcomes research, and client or parent self-reported perception of outcomes. The course examines all key tenets of human subjects protection and the IRB application/protocol process. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches are demonstrated. The course provides approaches to reporting clinical outcome results via visual displays, including tables, graphs, and figures. This course demonstrates how to develop research studies for the achievement of meaningful clinical and community evidence-based practice outcomes, to build the OT knowledge base.
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OS 801 IPE and Leadership
3 credits
As delivery of allied health services becomes more complex and moves into more diverse areas, the role of occupational therapists can bring unique knowledge of the client as an occupational being in interprofessional collaboration. Students will explore methods and develop skills needed to be effective team participants and leaders of interprofessional teams in various practice settings.
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OS 802 Doctoral Capstone Experiential Component
6 credits
The doctoral experiential component is an individualized, structured and in depth experience that is reflective of the curriculum design in that it prepares practitioners who are evidence based in their application of client driven occupationally based experiences in a variety of contexts and formats. In addition, the doctoral nature of the experience requires the application of knowledge and skills beyond the entry level in a focused area of the profession. These areas may include clinical practice, research, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, or education.
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OS 803 Capstone II: Preparation
3 credits
Through small group seminar and instructor facilitation, this course will advance the student’s progression in completing the preliminary steps of the approved capstone proposal, which will be individualized based on the unique capstone experience. These preparations may likely include gaining IRB approval, establishing funding sources for the project, completing independent study or open source coursework in the specialized area of focus, and developing and acquiring program plans, protocols and evaluation tools to solidify site preparations.
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OS 804 Capstone III: Implementation
3 credits
In this course the student will implement an approved capstone project in a specialized setting that supports the attainment of specialized knowledge and skills in a focused area of practice and contributes to occupational therapy professional initiatives or issues.
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OS 805 Advanced Occupational Science and Theoretical Application
3 credits
This course explores historical and current trends from the occupational science literature. Theoretical constructs from the occupational science and occupational therapy literature are explored and applied to the self and to occupational therapy practice. The course emphasizes the use of occupation in establishing life balance, and explores authentic occupation-based therapy practice on an international level. There is an emphasis on social justice and occupational therapy practice with individuals who live in challenging financial and social circumstances around the world.
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OS 851 Publication Presentation and Knowledge Translation
3 credits
This course presents content supporting the development of professional and scholarly dissemination skills across a variety of platforms. Skills for knowledge translation, publication, and professional presentations will be reviewed from the continuum of selecting appropriate avenues for dissemination through submitting proposals, developing manuscripts, and completing publication and presentation ready materials.
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OT 103 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
3 credits
The course will introduce students to the profession of occupational therapy and to the Misericordia University Occupational Therapy program, curriculum, policies, and procedures. Specific topics will include: American Occupational Therapy Association policies and documents, the OT Practice Framework, the history of the profession and professional roles and responsibilities in various contexts.
Prerequisite(s): OT major
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OT 205 Occupation: Theories and Perspectives I
3 credits
This course studies the nature of occupation and the occupational nature of human beings. It is an exploration of the biological, psychological, social, and cultural elements of occupational behavior. It will analyze the impact of occupation on the evolution of the individual, motivation, autonomy, a sense of competence, social efficacy, role learning, quality of life and adaptation styles. Students will study the dimension and characteristics of human occupation including the real and symbolic aspects and the performance imperatives of various occupations. Through a series of laboratory experiences in the classroom and community, students will expand their personal occupational repertoire, leadership skills and understand a framework for occupational analysis using their own experience as a point of reference.
Prerequisite(s): OT 103
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OT 220 Human Development Through Occupation I
3 credits
In this course, development from birth through adolescence will be studied both from the viewpoints of psychology, occupational science and occupational therapy. An understanding of the biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual changes as a person ages will be presented. How engaging in human occupation influences the life process will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): OT Major
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OT 221 Human Development Through Occupation II
3 credits
In this course, adult development will be studied from the viewpoints of psychology, occupational science, and occupational therapy. The influences of biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual changes as a person ages will be presented. Engagement in human occupat ion and how it influences the developmental and life processes will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): OT 220
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OT 275 Occupation: Theories and Perspectives II
3 credits
Through a variety of experiences in purposeful activity, students will explore the dimensions and characteristics of human occupation. This will include the real and symbolic aspects of the activity and the performance imperatives of various occupations. The focus of analysis will be on occupations as experienced by others- individually, in groups, and in society. Through experiential activities, students expand their activity repertoire, their advocacy skills, and their understanding of activity analysis. Literature from the field of occupational science is incorporated.
Prerequisite(s): OT 205
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OT 312 Applied Functional Anatomy
4 credits
This course will provide the student with a detailed understanding of the musculoskeletal anatomy of the limbs, trunk, neck, and head in humans. Since this understanding is critical to enhance the ability of the student to work with clients with disabilities, it is considered as a foundation for the study of occupational therapy intervention. The focus of the course will be on how bones and muscles work to produce movement. Case studies will be used to facilitate learning. The course will include some content on the nerves and blood supply to these organs, as they influence function.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 , OT 320 , PHY 117
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OT 313 Applied Neuroscience
4 credits
This course addresses neuroanatomy and basic neurophysiology as they relate to developing body structures and functions and their influence on occupational performance. Students will apply neurological concepts, conditions and testing to case studies using clinical reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 212 , OT 320
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OT 320 Impairments and Disabilities Influencing Occupational Performance
3 credits
This course will introduce students to common conditions seen by occupational therapists. The course will also introduce students to medical terminology, International Classification of Function, Disability and Health and the OT Practice Framework. Students will analyze the impact of each condition on occupational performance and identify the role of occupational therapy.
Prerequisite(s): OT major
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OT 330 Conceptual Foundations of Occupational Therapy
3 credits
Students conduct an in-depth exploration of occupational therapy through the study of its history, philosophy, frames of reference and leaders. Emphasis will be on the application, integration and analysis of current and emerging theories and frames of reference that impact the occupational therapy process.
Prerequisite(s): OT 103 , OT 220
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OT 335 Context and Environment
3 credits
The course will explore the impact of the non-human components of the environment on the functional performance of individuals with disabilities, and environmental adaptations (including assistive technologies) that allow a person with a disability to function more fully in the environment. The course will examine the affect of lighting, temperature, visual and auditory stimuli, and physical structure on the cognitive, physical, and emotional performance of individuals with disabilities, and how these factors influence control, independence, and freedom of the individual.
Prerequisite(s): OT 103 , OT 205 , OT 220 , OT 320
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OT 360 Non-Traditional Settings and Occupational Therapy Practices: Working with Homeless Populations
3 credits
This elective course will introduce the occupational therapy student to issues surrounding a lack of access to health care, specifically occupational therapy services, for adults from an underserved population – the homeless. 150 minutes/lecture discussion will occur each week, and be supplemented by service learning based field trips. One major field trip will occur over fall break and involve volunteering at a regional homeless shelter. Throughout the semester, field trips to a local community based homeless shelter will also occur.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor, students enrolled in the OT weekday program years 2-4
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OT 405 Occupational Performance Analysis
3 credits
This course addresses the evaluation system used by occupational therapists in practice including the development of an occupational profile and an occupational performance analysis. Selected interview, observational, standardized, and non-standardized assessment instruments will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level OT courses.
Corequisite(s): OT 407
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OT 407 Clinical Skills
3 credits
Students will be introduced to mobility skills, splinting, therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, critical care issues, positioning and basic handling techniques, and professional behavior issues. Students will identify, describe, explain and demonstrate basic skills in the areas of mobility, splinting, therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, proper positioning and basic handling techniques and critical care related issues.
Prerequisite(s): All 100 and 200 level OT courses.
Corequisite(s): OT 405
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OT 430 Sensory Integration
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to implement the occupational therapy process with consumers affected by sensory integrative disorders and to be knowledgeable about factors that impact service delivery. Thorough review of SI theory, neurology, evaluation techniques, and treatment options will be discussed. In-class exercises and out-of-class assignments will be provided to improves students’ clinical reasoning skills and increase students’ self-confidence with the new content of the course. Occupation based interventions will be encouraged. Elective course;
Prerequisite(s): OT 510
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OT 433 Evidence-based Practice
3 credits
Students will be introduced to the topic of evidence-based practice. Students will develop a clinical question, gather current published evidence, complete a critical review of the evidence, summarize and present the results of the critical appraisal process.
Prerequisite(s): OT 520
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OT 450 Pediatric Assessment
3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an intermediate level of understanding of the process of pediatric assessment and evaluation in occupational therapy. The course will focus on the full process of occupational therapy assessment including referral sources, identifying appropriate evaluation tools, clinical observations, standardized tests, report writing, evaluation accommodations and the reporting of assessment results. In-class exercises and out-of-class assignments will be provided to improve students’ clinical reasoning skills and increase students’ self-confidence with the new content of the course.
Prerequisite(s): OT 405 , OT 407
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OT 460 Pediatric Occupational Performance Interventions I
4 credits
This course will focus on occupational therapy intervention strategies for pediatric populations. Models of practice, theories, and frames of reference guide the intervention process for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by various developmental, physical, and psychosocial conditions. Screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services are all aspects covered in the course. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): OT 405 , OT 407
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OT 461 Research Design in Occupational Therapy
3 credits
This course will present the principles and processes involved in clinically relevant research. Qualitative and quantitative approaches will be reviewed and analyzed related to their strengths, limitations, and practical uses. The application of appropriate research methods to occupational therapy clinical research will be stressed
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 , OT 405
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OT 462 Level I Fieldwork – Pediatrics
0 credit
This Level I fieldwork experience includes observation, interaction with pediatric clients and other health care professionals, participation in the intervention process under direct supervision, developing an understanding of the needs of clients, and evaluation of the student’s performance in these areas.
Corequisite(s): OT 460
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OT 511 Adult Occupational Performance Interventions II
4 credits
This course will focus on intervention strategies for adults with physical disabilities and psychosocial dysfunction. Intervention II Adults also examines models of practice, theories and frames of reference. The process of intervention, which this course series emphasizes, includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): OT 510
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OT 512 Geriatric Occupational Performance Interventions III
4 credits
The Geriatric Occupational Performance Interventions III course teaches intervention skills required by the practicing occupational therapist. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): OT 511
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OT 532 Community-based Practice
3 credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to community based practice settings and to help the student develop the necessary skills to work in emerging areas of practice within the profession. Students will explore the current trends that reflect a shift in the delivery of occupational therapy services from traditional settings to health promotion and wellness programs in the community. Throughout the course students will identify and critique programs that promote access to occupational therapy and explore occupation-centered programs at community based agencies that serve various groups and populations. Emphasis will be placed on underserved populations living in the community and/or at-risk populations including children and youth, adults and older adults.
Prerequisite(s): OT 405 , OT 407
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OT 534 Adult Occupational Performance Intervention
4 credits
The Adult Occupational Performance Intervention course teaches intervention skills required by the occupational therapist that works with the adult population in a variety of practice settings. The process of intervention, which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the OT profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics. The interventions, via dynamic reasoning, will be client-centered, occupation and evidence based, and culturally relevant to facilitate meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice.
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OT 535 Geriatric Occupational Performance Intervention
4 credits
The Geriatric Occupational Performance Intervention course teaches intervention skills required by the practicing occupational therapist. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services for individuals in the geriatric population. This is done in accordance with the OT profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics. The interventions, via dynamic reasoning, will be client-centered, occupation and evidence based, and culturally relevant, to facilitate meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice.
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OT 536 Level I Experience II
1 credit
This level I experience II provides students the opportunity to apply clinical reasoning, group dynamics, and basic clinical skills by participating in an experience within various treatment settings of clients with ages across the lifespan. This experience will promote development of clinical reasoning skills, professional behaviors, occupation based practice and integration of evidenced based practice.
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OT 537 Level II Fieldwork I
10 credits
Level II Fieldwork I is an in-depth 12-week experiential course during which occupational therapy students deliver occupational therapy services to clients in the adult and geriatric population in a variety of service delivery models. The goal of Level II Fieldwork I is to develop a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates evidence and clinical reasoning in the delivery of client-centered, occupation focused intervention that is purposeful, meaningful and evidence based driven. Students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator while simultaneously engaging in a distance learning component via a Blackboard course delivered by a university instructor to enhance didactic learning.
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OT 538 Management and Supervision
3 credits
This course examines the occupational therapy roles of supervisor, manager, leader, and entrepreneur needed to make effective occupational therapists who are collaborative and accessible in a complex healthcare environment. The influences of theory, evidence based research, occupation-based practice, reimbursement, governmental regulations, and ethics provide a solid foundation for students to examine and distinguish the unique role of occupational therapy in health care.
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OT 539 Contemporary and Emerging Intervention
3 credits
Medical advances and changes within the health care system have led to the development and use of new and innovative interventions and emerging areas of practice. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore and examine new technologies, interventions and emerging practice areas in occupational therapy. Topics include (but are not limited to) complementary health approaches and integrative health, health promotion and wellness, telecommunication, information technologies and telehealth, bionic limbs, robotics, primary care settings and other new work environments.
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OT 540 Pediatric Occupational Performance Intervention
4 credits
This course will focus on occupational therapy intervention strategies for pediatric populations. Models of practice, theories and frames of reference guide the intervention process for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by various developmental, physical, and psychosocial conditions. Screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services are all aspects covered in the course. Evidence based practice, dynamic reasoning, and occupation centered focus will be integrated in every lecture and assignment. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
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OT 541 Masters Research Application
3 credits
Key features of both qualitative and quantitative occupation-based outcomes research are examined in this course, including a variety of approaches to research design, data collection, and data analysis. Topics covered include the relationship between independent and dependent variables, demographic variables, conceptual models of the OT intervention and outcome relationship and process, research notation, and generic and condition-specific outcome measures. The course examines all key tenets of human subjects protection and the IRB application/protocol process. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches are demonstrated and includes approaches to reporting clinical outcome results via visual displays. This course demonstrates how to develop research studies for the achievement of meaningful clinical and community evidence-based practice outcomes, to build the OT knowledge base.
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OT 542 Level II Fieldwork II
10 credits
Level II Fieldwork II is an in-depth 12-week experiential course that delivers occupational therapy services to clients across the lifespan in a variety of service delivery models. The goal of Level II Fieldwork I is to develop a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates evidence and clinical reasoning in the delivery of client-centered, occupation focused intervention that is purposeful, meaningful and evidence based driven. Students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator while simultaneously engaging in a distance learning component via a Blackboard course delivered by a university instructor to enhance didactic learning.
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OT 543 Occupational Therapy Issues and Trends
2 credits
This course will explore, discuss, and critically analyze current issues and trends within occupational therapy, health care and community based systems. The OT philosophy, occupation-centered & evidence-based practice, health care trends, legislation, public policy, advocacy, health & economic disparities & social justice, professional development, cultural diversity, practice specialty areas & emerging practice areas will all be incorporated.
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OT 544 Exam Prep
0 credit
This is a required non-credit course which provides students with the opportunity to take a series of practice and content examinations designed to help prepare them to sit for the NBCOT Examination. This course gives the opportunity to apply curriculum content, as well as current resources in the field, to best prepare for taking the NBCOT Board Examination. Students are challenged to analyze professional scenarios and utilize dynamic reasoning skills to resolve community and clinical practice challenges via occupation-based research evidence.
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OT 592 Level I Fieldwork – Adults
0 credit
This Level I fieldwork experience includes; observation, interaction with adult clients and other health care professionals, participation in the intervention process under direct supervision, developing an understanding of the needs of clients, and evaluation of the student’s performance in these areas.
Corequisite(s): OT 511
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OT 593 Level I Fieldwork- Older Adults
0 credit
This Level I fieldwork experience includes observation, interaction with older adult clients and other health care professionals, participation in the intervention process under direct supervision, developing an understanding of the needs of clients, and evaluation of the student’s performance in these areas.
Corequisite(s): OT 512
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OT 601 Level II Fieldwork I
7 credits
During this 12 week in-depth course students deliver Occupational Therapy services to clients through research-based interventions which are purposeful, meaningful, and occupation-based. They also gain exposure to the management and administration of occupational therapy programs. In this course students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator. This course also has a distance learning component via a Blackboard course through which an instructor assists students integrate concepts they learned in prior coursework with clinical reasoning practices and skills they are learning on fieldwork. This course may span more than one semester; if so, the student will register for OT 601A, and then register for OT 601B in the following semester, not to exceed 7 credits combined.
Prerequisite(s): OT 460 , OT 511 , OT 512
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OT 601A Level II Fieldwork I
2 credits
See OT 601
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OT 601B Level II Fieldwork I
5 credits
See OT 601
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OT 602 Level II Fieldwork II
7 credits
During this 12 week in-depth course students deliver Occupational Therapy services to clients through research-based interventions which are purposeful, meaningful, and occupation-based. They also gain exposure to the management and administration of occupational therapy programs. In this course students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator. This course also has a distance learning component via a Blackboard course through which an instructor assists students integrate concepts they learned in prior coursework with clinical reasoning practices and skills they are learning on fieldwork. This course may span more than one semester; if so, the student will register for OT 601A, and then register for OT 601B in the following semester, not to exceed 7 credits combined.
Prerequisite(s): OT 460 , OT 511 , OT 512
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OT 602A Level II Fieldwork II
3 credits
See OT 602
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OT 602B Level II Fieldwork II
4 credits
See OT 602
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OT 610 Elective: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Practice
3 credits
Specialized areas of occupational therapy practice will be discussed; these will include, but are not limited to, hand therapy, sign language, assessment in pediatric practice, pediatric splinting, introduction to neuordevelopmental intervention techniques, and a series of courses offered in other disciplines within the College of Health Sciences. Topics vary each year depending upon the student interest and the availability of faculty with professional specialty expertise.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of the instructor and advisor.
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OT 615 Evidence-based Practice
3 credits
This course is designed to provide an extensive overview of evidence-based practice. Students will complete an in-depth evidence-based project related to occupational therapy practice. Students will develop a clinical question, gather current published evidence, complete a critical review of the evidence, and summarize and present the results of the critical appraisal process.
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OT 625 Adolescent and Early Adulthood Issues in Autism
3 credits
This course investigates the lifespan challenges of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders transitioning through adolescence and participating in life as young adults. The student will participate in an active exploration of issues of the client with autism including: adolescent social and learning abilities, young adult vocational success, adult transition to independent living, and aging impacts. The student will learn how to evaluate and establish community-based treatment plans to support adolescent and adult clients with autism in attaining and sustaining the most independent living possible. The student will also gain knowledge in establishing clear resource support for their clients in the community.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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OT 630 Occupational Therapy Issues and Trends
2 credits
This course will review important issues and trends in the profession of occupational therapy. Students will explore, discuss, and critically analyze, important concepts and happenings in the field. Course content will include the philosophical base of O.T., occupation, health care trends, managed care, professional development, the team approach, inclusion, cultural diversity, occupation-centered and client-centered therapy, service delivery, practice specialty areas, role delineation, professional autonomy, reimbursement, legislation, advocacy, documentation systems, evidence-based practice and emerging areas of practice.
Prerequisite(s): OT 601 or OT 602
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OT 634 Acute Care Settings in Occupational Therapy
3 credits
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to explore occupational therapy practice in various acute care settings, primarily in the health care of adults within physical disabilities and gerontology based areas of practice. Settings explored will include but not be limited to the emergency department, the intensive care unit, coronary care units, bedside and clinic delivered occupational therapy for inpatients of a hospital setting, Inpatient rehabilitation settings will not be a focus of this course. The focus behind delivery of services will be a strong emphasis on occupation based practice, interdisciplinary delivery of services, and evidence based practice. The consultative role in the acute care setting will also be explored.
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OT 635 Assistive Technology
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to expand clinical knowledge in the area of Assistive Technology. Students learn the types and characteristics of assistive technology used by therapists. They also learn how legislation and funding affect client ability to access the various assistive devices. They learn how to evaluate client assistive technology needs, as well as the roles of posture, seating, and environmental inluences when designin assistive technology systems for clients.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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OT 640 Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
3 credits
This elective course offers students the opportunity to learn hand and upper extremity anatomy and physiology, orthotic fabrication skills, and occupation-based treatment approaches to facilitate the healing process for those who suffer from upper extremity pathologies. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
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OT 645 Vision Rehabilitation
3 credits
This course is designed to provide the occupational therapist with an understanding of the principles of the visual system and its influences upon daily occupations of people across the lifespan. The course will discuss normal vision, vision deficits, and evidence based interventions to utilize in practice in order to ehance the occupational performance of clients.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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OT 650 Topics in Neuroscience and Neurohabilitation
3 credits
This course will present current information from the field of neuroscience pertaining to the influence of central and peripheral nervous system functioning on performance for individuals throughout the lifespan. Specialized topics in neurorehabilitation associated with advanced practice in pediatric and adult areas will be considered.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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OT 655 Cognition and Function: Assessment, Accommodation, and Remediation
3 credits
This course will present current leading theories guiding occupational therapy intervention for adults with cognitive impairment. Students will gain hands-on experience administering a variety of cognitive assessments addressing both executive function and occupational performance. A variety of cognitive remediation and accommodation strategies will be presented. Safety modifications in the school, workplace, facility, and community environments will also be explored as appropriate for individuals with cognitive impairment.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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OT 660 Health and Wellness: Theories and Programs for Adults
3 credits
This course will present theories and conceptual constructs related to health and wellness from a variety of disciplines. This will include interdisciplinary content from fields such as psychology, sociology, medicine, and physical and occupational therapy. Students will utilize theoretical concepts as a basis for assessing and evaluating health and wellness in self and others. The current literature and research describing the efficacy of various health and wellness interventions will be explored and demonstrated, and students will practice these approaches.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
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OT 670 Occupational Therapy Management and Supervision
3 credits
Students in the course will learn about the responsibilities of the occupational therapist in administrative, supervisory, and entrepreneurial roles. The influence of theory, practice and reimbursement regulations, and ethics on occupational therapy service management issues are examined. Topics include strategic planning, facility planning, program planning, accreditation, continuous quality improvement, marketing, management theories, supervisory styles, state licensure regulations, OTR/COTA role delineation, and liability/malpractice issues and insurance. Students in the course will gain skills in financial management, including program funding, third party reimbursement, and budgeting. Opportunities for the occupational therapy entrepreneur are explored, including private practice, consultation, and other innovative occupational therapy business endeavors.
Prerequisite(s): OT 460 , OT 511
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OT 675 Evidence Based Motor Planning Evaluation and Intervention in Pediatric Practice
3 credits
This course provides an in depth understanding of the motor development of the neurotypical child in the first year of life, history and theoretical principles of Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), and history and theoretical principles of the Motor Acquisition frame of reference. Evidenced based treatment strategies for children with motor impairments, including but not limited to children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and developmental delays will be analyzed. Students will apply the subject matter to their present caseloads.
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OT 680 Occupations for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 credits
This course is an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students will be introduced to the basic information about the manner in which these disorders are diagnosed, what comprised the disorder, and evidence based interventions. Student will use newly learned information to compose an interpretive report of evaluation findings and develop an individualized and group based treatment protocol within the home, school or community setting.
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OT 690 Research Project I
3 credits
Students will begin a research project that contributes to the knowledge-base of occupational therapy; the outcome will include a paper acceptable for publication in a professional journal or presentation at a state or national conference.
Prerequisite(s): OT 520
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OT 695 Research Project II
3 credits
Students will complete a research project that contributes to the knowledge-base of occupational therapy; the outcome will include a paper or presentation acceptable for publication in a professional journal.
Prerequisite(s): OT 690
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OT 699 Practice Exam Preparation
0 credit
This is a required non-credit course which will provide students with the opportunity to take a series of practice and content examinations designed to help prepare them to sit for the NBCOT Examination. As a requirement for graduation, all weekday and weekend program occupational therapy students are required to successfully complete this university-offered NBCOT certification examination preparation course. Successful completion is determined by successful passing of the practice examination. This course is offered two times per year- once in the spring weekday program, and once in a summer weekend format. Students may repeat OT 699 an unlimited number of times until they pass the practice examination; once they have passed the practice exam they may proceed to graduate if all other requirements are met.
Prerequisite(s): OT 601 or OT 602
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OTD 620 Advanced Theory
3 credits
This course will examine the current and classic literature as it pertains to theory development and analysis and its relationship to macro and micro models, and comparative analysis of frames of reference for practice and research. There will be consideration of both basic and applied knowledge as it pertains to the study of occupational therapy as an applied science and the science of occupation as an academic discipline. This course will be offered in a combination on-campus launch and distance online learning format.
Fall semester
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OTD 625 Supporting Practice through Public Policy and Advocacy
3 credits
Students will analyze current state and federal public policy issues and the impact on the delivery of occupational therapy services. Students will develop knowledge related to public policy formation and acquire advanced skills in advocacy. This course will be offered in a combination of on-campus meetings and distance online learning.
Spring semester
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OTD 640 Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Quality Programs
3 credits
Through didactic and problem based learning, students will explore program assessment tools and complete needs assessments. Students will learn the value of developing a program mission, strategic plan, and operational tactics in the development of a successful allied health based program. Students will gain knowledge about budgeting, marketing, and revenue sources in order to ensure their developed program is underscored with financial responsibility. This course will be offered in a combination of on campus meetings and distance online learning.
Fall semester
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OTD 641 Evidence-based Practice
3 credits
Students will demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice and complete an in-depth evidence-based project related to occupational therapy practice. Students will develop a clinical question (relevant and applicable to their area of practice or specialization), gather current published evidence, complete a critical review of the evidence, summarize and present the results of the critical appraisal process. This course will be offered in a combination on-campus launch and distance online learning format.
Fall semester
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OTD 642 Advanced Research
3 credits
The doctorally trained clinician in occupational therapy must have a solid understanding of not only research basics, but how to use that knowledge to solve problems in their clinical practice. This course will provide educational experiences that foster advanced knowledge and application of research principles in both the quantitative and qualitative paradigms to the clinician’s practice areas.
Summer semester
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OTD 643 Education, Presentation and Publication
3 credits
Students will develop professional skills related to providing well constructed educational sessions, promoting occupational therapy through dissemination of their clinical and scholarly work. Topics will include preparing curricular objectives and means to obtain them; proposal submission for conference presentations; using technology to promote effective presentations and writing for practice oriented and scholarly journals.
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OTD 644 Occupational Science
3 credits
Occupational science, also known as occupationology, is the study of occupation. Occupation is “all ‘doing’ that has intrinsic and extrinsic meaning” (Wilcock, p. 257). The occupational therapy profession is becoming increasingly reliant on occupational science as a cornerstone of research and knowledge which justifies the use of occupation in therapeutic intervention. The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge of the history, evolution, and current state of the occupational science discipline, and how occupational science can be used as a framework for occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
Spring semester
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OTD 650 Capstone Course
3 credits
This course design engages doctoral students to advance their clinical reasoning and competence in a pre-identified, specialized area of practice. Through participation in this course, students will be able to identify the most relevant issues impacting the role of occupational therapy in their designated specialty area. They will complete readings in relevant literature, engage in communication exchanges with a professional leader in their identified area, and conclude their capstone project with a product reflecting the extent of their learning. Students will be assigned a faculty capstone advisor and participate in mandatory online modules embedded throughout the course to help guide the student during their capstone experience.
Summer semester
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PHL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits
This course examines those pivotal philosophies that have most significantly shaped the evolution of Western culture. Its aim is to critically reflect on the defining ideas of both tradition and the modern world, and to explore the specific challenges modernity poses to traditional thought. This course is a core requirement, and a for all other philosophy courses. It is also offered in the honors colloquia. Students who complete PHL 100 cannot take PHL 151 : University Writing Seminar, nor may students who complete PHL 151 take PHL 100.
Fall and Spring
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PHL 151 University Writing Seminar
3 credits
This course introduces and develops skills and abilities fundamental to proficient academic writing. This course emphasizes the critical reading and the summary, synthesis and analysis of primary materials in the study of Western philosophic systems. Students who complete PHL 151 cannot take PHL 100 : Introduction to Philosophy, nor may students who complete PHL 100 take PHL 151.
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PHL 200 Ethical Theory
3 credits
This course investigates the basic issues and problems encountered in the field of ethical theory. These issues include the prescriptive/descriptive distinction, the motivation for morality, virtue vs. rule-based ethics, deontological vs. consequentialist theories, moral psychology, and meta-ethical analysis. As a philosophical reflection upon our moral experience, special emphasis is placed upon rational justification for the stances we take in these issues.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
Fall and Spring
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PHL 201 Law, Justice and Society
3 credits
This course will focus on the main themes of the philosophy of law: the nature and limits of the law, the relation between legal and ethical reasoning, the notion of rights, the justifiability of punishment, and the law’s role in establishing and upholding justice, freedom, and equality. Special emphasis will be given to the acquisition of ethical reasoning skills.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 202 Environmental Philosophy
3 credits
This course is a survey of the fundamental principles and traditions underlying what we call today “environmental philosophy.” Students will explore the roots of our contemporary ideas about nature and ecology, animal rights, whether or not nature has intrinsic or merely instrumental value, ecofeminism, “deep” ecology, non-western perspectives on the environment, population, hunger, global warming and the Gaia theory that the planet is a living organism.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 205 Medieval Philosophy
3 credits
This course covers the philosophical discussions and debates that dominated the interchange between philosophical and theological discourse in the Latin West from the 11th to the 16th centuries. In the speculations of medieval philosophers, we find the constitutive elements of Western culture and philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 206 Logic
3 credits
This course is intended to provide students with the skills needed to apply logical principles and techniques of critical thought and argumentation to the analysis of their own words and the words of others. Emphasis will be on assessing the legitimacy of arguments, detecting common fallacies, evaluating evidence and improving skills in formal reasoning. Previously offered as PHL 105: Introduction to Logic
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 210 Philosophy of Person
3 credits
A dominantly phenomenological approach to analyzing the existential structures that constitute a person. Exploration of the possibilities for personal growth and evaluation of the various social forces that limit these possibilities.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 215 Wisdom Traditions
3 credits
The course will critically examine the non-western philosophic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism through a small sampling of primary and secondary texts. These systems will be examined on their own merits as well as in contrast to Western alternatives.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 220 Philosophy and Literature
3 credits
The exploration of philosophical issues through the medium of literature, as distinct from the argumentative format common to straight forward philosophical discourse. Major emphasis is on tracing the changing conceptions of human nature and individual human action in the context of changing conceptions of nature, the human community, political legitimacy and morality.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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PHL 223 Social Ethics
3 credits
An examination of the leading ethical theories in normative discourse, and their application to the most urgent social problems that address us. Topics such as poverty, war, animal rights, economic justice, and the morality of sex and reproduction are debated.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 100 or PHL 151
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