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care record information collection and documentation. This
course integrates material presented in the clinical medicine
course with an applied approach toward acute care practice.
Communication skills, professional behavior, critical inquiry,
clinical decision-making, cultural sensitivity and patient
education are advanced. 3 credits
GDPT 7251 Research Project III
This course provides students with the experience of data
analysis and presentation. Students will work closely
with mentors to analyze data from their projects using the
proposed methods from the research proposal. In-class,
students will engage in peer-mentoring to develop effective
research presentations. Working with their mentors, students
will analyze data and prepare poster presentations. The
posters will be presented at a poster session at the end of the
semester. 2 credits
GDPT 7359 Clinical Practicum III
This clinical experiential learning experience will facilitate
skill acquisition in basic elements of patient service
provision for the adult/pediatric population with increasing
complexity in neurological and/or cardiopulmonary
conditions. There will be an emphasis on professional
practice development and patient/client management skills
including basic observational skills, movement analysis,
physical handling skills, health care record information
collection and documentation, general screening for all
systems, elementary physical therapy examination and
treatment and essentials of patient-practitioner interaction.
This practicum serves as the clinical foundation for
preparation of Internship II. 1 credit
GDPT 7360 Clinical Practicum IV
Continuation of clinical experiential learning experience to
facilitate skill acquisition in basic elements of patient service
provision for the adult/pediatric population with increasing
complexity in neurological and/or cardiopulmonary
conditions. Ongoing emphasis on professional practice
development and patient/client management skills including
basic observational skills, movement analysis, physical
handling skills, health care record information collection and
documentation, general screening for all systems, elementary
physical therapy examination and treatment and essentials of
patient-practitioner interaction. This practicum serves as the
clinical foundation for preparation of Internship II. 1 credit
GDPT 7361 Clinical Internship II
A full-time clinical practice internship in the pediatric or
rehabilitative clinical setting. Emphasis on the practice of
skills in physical therapy with refinement to intermediate
level competence in these settings. 2 credits
GDPT 7362 Management of Special Problems
Design of physical therapy intervention for management of
special problems otherwise not addressed in the physical
therapy professional entry curriculum including: oncology,
women’s health, mental health, wound care, immune
function, etc. Includes discussion of medical/health team
management of these special problems. 2 credits
GDPT 7421 Healthcare Organization and Administration
This course is an introduction to the theory and application
of leadership and management principles. The course
evaluates the changing healthcare environment and the role
of the physical therapist as an autonomous practitioner/
manager/business owner/healthcare leader and advocate
within this environment. Fundamental concepts of
leadership, management, strategic and operational planning/
forecasting, legal structures, business development,
networking, marketing, business communication, accounting,
finance management, human resource management,
information management, third party reimbursement, risk
management and third party regulation are introduced within
the professional milieu. The content is explored through
lecture, discussion facilitation, and team projects leading to a
Business Plan and Presentation. 3 credits
GDPT 7461 Clinical Internship III
A full-time clinical practice internship in an acute/sub-
acute/assisted living/home care, pediatric, orthopedic or
rehabilitation clinical site. Emphasis is on the practice of
skills and professional core values in physical therapy with
progression toward professional entry level practice in given
clinical setting. 6 credits
GDPT 7522 Curriculum Integration Seminar
This capstone course synthesizes curricular threads and
serves as the student’s final preparation as autonomous
practitioners of physical therapy. The course will emphasize
clinical decision making necessary for effective patient/client
management, and incorporate a systems review approach for
cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, musculoskeleteal,
and neuromuscular systems. Topics also include personal
and professional development through service and lifelong
learning, licensure, career preparation and first employment
considerations and developing in areas of teaching,
leadership and scholarship. 3 credits
GDPT 7561 Clinical Internship IV
A final full-time clinical practice internship in an acute/
sub-acute/assisted living/home care, pediatric, outpatient
or rehabilitation clinical site. Emphasis is on the practice
of skills and professional core values in physical therapy
with refinement to the professional entry level in the given
practice setting. 6 credits
GDPT 7562 Clinical Integration Seminar III
Patient/client/person-centered discussions and assignments
providing integration of concepts of physical therapy
professional practice, management, professionalism, core
values and leadership. Students will use clinical cases as
a basis for integrating the Guide to Physical Therapist
Practice, Professionalism in Physical Therapy, APTA Vision
and evidence based practice. 1 credit
GDPT 7563 Clinical Integration Seminar IV
Final clinical seminar facilitating patient/client/person-
centered discussions and assignments providing integration
of concepts of physical therapy professional practice,
management, professionalism, core values and leadership.
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Students will use clinical cases as a basis for integrating the
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Professionalism in
Physical Therapy, APTA Vision and evidence based practice.
1 credit
GDPT 7565 Service Learning Seminar
Designed to promote experiential learning while advancing
the mission and goals of the doctor of physical therapy
program and the profession of physical therapy. Students
will participate in a semester-long service project in
cooperation with community partners. Students will
implement a service project to meet a community need and
will critically reflect on the experience through discussion,
journaling, and portfolio development. 2 credits
GDPT 7567 International Innovation Project
This course incorporates didactic and experiential learning
through inter-professional collaboration with international
healthcare professionals to address issues in global
health. Students will participate in a concentrated learning
experience to promote skills in management, strategic
planning, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship
within the healthcare sector. In cooperation with community
partners, students design proposals for innovative solutions
to meet client needs while exploring the global role of the
physical therapist. Prerequisite: permission of the physical
therapy department. 5 credits
GMAT 6010 (ATFY 4010) Athletic Training Principles I
This is an introductory course orienting the entry-level
athletic training student to the profession of athletic
training and discusses the various responsibilities of a
certified athletic trainer. Other topics discussed include
the recognition of environmental illnesses and emergency
situations including the evaluation and management of acute
cervical spine-related injuries. This course includes a lab
component in which students learn and practice different
taping and wrapping techniques, and fabricating protective
padding. Students also learn to properly apply different
sports equipment. 3 credits
GMAT 6011 (ATFY 4011) Athletic Training Principles II
This is a continuation of GMAT 6010 and includes
discussion of common and acute pathologies of the upper
and lower extremity. Mechanism of injury, signs, and
symptoms, and on-field injury management is discussed
in lecture and practiced in lab. Students demonstrate
the appropriate care for these acute conditions as well
as demonstrate preventative and protective methods.
Prerequisite: GMAT 6010 (ATFY 4010). 3 credits
GMAT 6113 Sports Psychology
This course introduces the science of sport psychology.
Emphasis will be placed on applied sport psychology for
the purpose of enhancing athletic performance, as well as
understanding the psychology of injuries and the social-
psychological aspects of human enrichment. 2 credits
GMAT 6115 General Medical Conditions
The focus of this course is on standard differential
diagnostic procedures used to evaluate medical conditions
as well as identifying the appropriate care and referral to
medical specialist. During the lab component, students will
demonstrate increasing competence in patient examination,
evaluation and management, prognosis, and intervention
skills for general medical conditions. Prerequisites: GMED
6101, GMED 6104. 2 credits
GMAT 6116 Healthcare Administration
This course provides the student with an introduction to
the local healthcare delivery system. Students learn the
principles of administration and organization specific to the
profession of athletic training. 2 credits
GMAT 6907 (GMAT 4907) Research Methods
Introduces and provides students a working knowledge of
the research process with an emphasis on formulating a
research question and research design. The goal is to help
students prepare a research proposal for a research topic.
3 credits
GMAT 7007 (ATFY 4007) Research Project I
Students develop a clinically focused research proposal for
submission to the University Institutional Review Board.
Students work in small classroom groups with a faculty
adviser. Prerequisite: GMAT 6907 (ATFY 4907). 1 credit
GMAT 7107 (ATFY 4107) Research Project II
In this course the student finalizes and implements the
research proposal designed in Research Project I. Emphasis
is on statistical procedures, data collection, data analysis and
interpretation. Students work in small classroom groups with
a faculty adviser. Prerequisite: GMAT 7007 (ATFY 4007).
1 credit
GMAT 7207 Research Project III
The focus of this course is on completion and oral
presentation of the student research project to peers and
faculty. Throughout this final research process students
continue to work in small classroom groups with a faculty
adviser. Prerequisite: GMAT 7107. 1 credit
GMAT 7400 (ATFY 4400) Clinical Practicum I
This is the first of four clinical and seminar experiences.
The students continue to develop clinical proficiency
through the performance of selected clinical skills. With
the clinical preceptor’s direct supervision and instruction,
the students begin to integrate the examination, evaluation,
assessment, and intervention skills learned in the classroom
into the clinical setting. The seminar component will engage
students in clinical problem-centered discussion providing
integration of concepts of evaluation and management
of musculoskeletal problems and proper medical
documentation. Prerequisite: GMAT 6011 (ATFY 4011).
2 credits
GMAT 7402 Clinical Practicum II
This course continues to build on preceding classroom and
clinical experiences. With more of a guidance approach from
the approved clinical instructor, students will further develop
clinical proficiency through performance of clinical skills.
Students are required to observe health care professionals
in a general medical setting as assigned by the program.
The seminar component will engage students in concepts of
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organization and administration related to athletic training.
Previous coursework will be reviewed and valuated by way
of comprehensive exams. Prerequisite: GMAT 7400
(ATFY 4400). 2 credits
GMAT 7403 Clinical Practicum III
The third clinical practicum occurs concurrently with
advanced courses in diagnostic imaging, orthopedic clinical
medicine, and therapeutic exercise. With direct supervision
from the clinical preceptor, students will demonstrate
more advanced clinical techniques and increasing clinical
competence with increased independence. Students
are required to observe at least two orthopedic surgical
procedures, document, and present the experience to peers.
The seminar component will assist students in developing
effective résumés and cover letters. Students develop a study
plan to start preparing for the BOC examination.
Prerequisite: GMAT 7402. 2 credits
GMAT 7404 Clinical Practicum IV
This clinical experience occurs in the final semester of the
academic program. With the instructor providing approval,
by the end of this course students will demonstrate clinical
competence and independence in the comprehensive
management of health-related conditions. The student
will have the opportunity to develop competence in non-
direct patient care, including consulting, administration,
clinical research, and evidence-based practice. The seminar
component exposes and gives students the opportunity to
develop job interviewing skills. They review the elements
of state regulatory bodies, scope of practice, and post
certification responsibilities for athletic trainers. Strategies
and techniques are reviewed to prepare students for the BOC
examination. Prerequisite: GMAT 7403. 2 credits
GMED 5002 International Innovation Project
This international innovation project course incorporates
didactic and experiential learning through transdisciplinary
collaboration with international healthcare professionals
to address issues in global health. Students will participate
in a concentrated 5 week project to promote skills in
management, strategic planning, leadership, innovation and
entrepreneurship within the healthcare sector. In cooperation
with community partners, students design proposals for
innovative solutions to meet client needs. This course is
designed for exchange students only. 1 credit
GMED 6001 (GMED 4001) Functional Human Anatomy
Study of human anatomy course in which all systems of the
body are studied with special emphasis given to skeletal,
muscular, cardiovasular and nervous systems. 3 credits
GMED 6004 (GMED 4004) Biomedical Ethics
A study of the application of human and professional values,
judgment, and choices to selected ethical dilemmas that arise
in the profession of athletic training and clinical practice.
2 credits
GMED 6007 Research Methods and Biostatistics
This course is designed to provide students with a working
knowledge of the research process. The importance of
research in the practice of physical therapy will be covered.
Students will learn about the variety of research publications
in physical therapy and how to critically appraise these
publications. Evidence-based practice will be emphasized
and covered, including how to find and appraise systematic
reviews of the literature. Students will also complete a
systematic review of the literature. A variety of research
designs will be covered including experimental, quasi-
experimental, and non-experimental designs. Methods for
gathering representative samples and controlling experiments
will also be covered. Students will gain experience collecting
and performing elementary statistics on data, and reviewing
published research articles. Students will learn about the
various sources of research findings in physical therapy.
3 credits
GMED 6009 (GMED 4009) Surface Anatomy and
Palpation
This course introduces the student to the application
and techniques of palpation and observation as part of
the physical examination process. Emphasis is placed
on identification, location and palpation of anatomical
structures. 1 credit
GMED 6012 (GMED 4012) Kinesiology
This course presents the application of physics, anatomy,
and physiology to the understanding of human movement.
Emphasis is on the study of the development and function
of bone, muscle, and ligaments in contributing to normal
motion. Attention is paid to synovial joints as key linkage
in the human mechanical system and how their movements
are created and governed. The laboratory component of
this course reviews the theory and application of physical
examination and evaluation through the use of selected
biomechanical instruments. Posture, gait and activity
analysis are included. 3 credits
GMED 6013 (GMED 4013) Therapeutic Modalities
This course emphasizes the use of heat, cold, compression,
traction and electrotherapeutic techniques in the management
of patients with a variety of medical conditions. This course
will stress a problem solving approach for the selection
and application of appropriate procedures to manage pain,
swelling, and limitations in motion and muscle weakness.
Clinical decision-making will be practiced through the
course to develop appropriate treatment strategies and
applications for the use of these physical agents for initial
treatment as well as treatment modification based on the
assessment of physiological and physical responses to those
interventions. 3 credits
GMED 6015 Pharmacology
Problem oriented approach to examining the most commonly
used pharmacologic agents seen in clinical practice. Basic
principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics,
along with pertinent physiology are presented. Practical
aspects of dosing schedules, therapeutic effects, interactions
and adverse reactions emphasized, especially as they apply
to physical performance and safety. 2 credits
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GMED 6016 Orthopedic Clinical Medicine
This course presents an in-depth analysis of the muscle,
bone, and joint structures, with emphasis on the orthopedic
surgeon evaluation and medical management in the presence
of illness, disease, trauma, overuse, and developmental and
aging processes. Case studies will emphasize the clinician’s
role in clinical decision-making, communication, individual
and cultural differences, screening, examination, diagnosis,
and prognosis, prevention and wellness, and the development
of a plan of care. 2 credits
GMED 6017 Clinical Imaging
This course emphasizes the theory and utilization of basic
clinical imaging in the management of patients with various
and selected medical conditions. 2 credits
GMED 6018 Therapeutic Exercise
This course provides a foundation of knowledge and skills
used to manage the majority of musculoskeletal problems
using appropriate exercise principles and rehabilitative
techniques. Additionally, this course will examine current
concepts in strength and conditioning designed to assist
individuals in achieving maximal performance without
incurring injury. 3 credits
GMED 6019 Management of Musculoskeletal
Problems I – Extremities
The management of musculoskeletal dysfunction is
examined with emphasis on the development of analytical
knowledge necessary to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal
dysfunction. A problem solving model for intervention of
peripheral joint dysfunction including medical screening,
physical evaluation and goal setting will be stressed.
Students will develop skill in mobilization techniques and
integration of these techniques with therapeutic exercise and
physical modalities. 3 credits
GMED 6020 Management of Musculoskeletal
Problems II – Spine
The management of musculoskeletal dysfunction is
examined with emphasis on the development of analytical
knowledge to evaluate musculoskeletal dysfunction related
to the spine. A problem-solving model for intervention of
spinal joint dysfunction includes medical screening, physical
evaluation and goal setting will be stressed. Students will
develop mobilization techniques and integration of these
techniques with therapeutic exercise and physical modalities.
3 credits
GMED 6021 Exercise Pharmacology
This course discusses the use of herbal medicine and
performance-enhancing substances and provides insight into
how drugs, chemicals, and hormones can affect physical
performance. It looks into the extent and physiological
dangers such substances can adversely alter biological
function(s). 1 credit
GMED 6022 (GMED 4022) Basic Rehabilitation
Procedures
Provides the student with an introduction to the principles of
patient care. Students are introduced to physical examination
skills including: goniometry, range of motion, manual
muscle testing, reflex testing and sensory testing. Students
engage in the proper fitting and use of assistive equipment
for ambulation and ADL activities. 3 credits
GMED 6101 (GMED 4101) Human Physiology
Analysis of normal physiological function in the presence
of disease or trauma affecting all systems. Information is
presented at the tissue, organ and system level. Discussion
will address changes in response to disease or trauma over
the entire lifespan. 3 credits
GMED 6102 (GMED 4102) Neuroscience
This course will cover the basic structure, organization, and
function of the central nervous system (CNS). Lectures and
laboratories focus on understanding localization of function
within specific structures and pathways of the brain and
spinal cord, and typical syndromes associated with vascular
accidents, trauma or diseases of the various parts of the
CNS. 3 credits
GMED 6104 (GMED 4104) Exercise Physiology and
Nutrition
This course integrates principles of nutrition and application
to exercise. It examines the dietary practices used in pursuit
of weight maintenance, health, and fitness. Also, presents
the responses of the human body to normal and pathological
processes. Emphasis is placed on the study of muscle
physiology, metabolism, cardiovascular and respiratory
adaptation, aging, thermoregulation, strength training, and
exercise prescription. Application of evaluation procedures
is provided thru the use of selected human performance
instruments. 4 credits
GMED 6109 Internal Clinical Medicine
Survey of major classes of problems or diagnoses involving
pathology of general medical conditions includes the
presentation of patterns of practice in the specialties of
general medicine. Use of clinical cases to present standard
patterns of physician evaluation, diagnosis, intervention and
communication/referral with other health care practitioners.
2 credits
GMHS 6110 Health Services Issues and Trends
An analysis of selected professional and policy issues
affecting the present and projected healthcare delivery
system. Issues concerning healthcare personnel, patients,
healthcare technology, organizational structures and
facilities, finance mechanisms and the role of government
are stressed in relation to how they influence healthcare
services and delivery. The course uses a blended
instructional format by combining classroom instruction with
virtual instruction. 3 credits
GMHS 6210 Curriculum Development in Health
Professions Education
An intensive study of the basic principles and procedures
utilized in the development of health professional curricula,
as well as the instruction implemented with the health care
facility and community. Students will learn the principles of
curricula plans and component parts, and will be engaged
in developing evidence-based curricula addressing the
current and projected needs of health care and professional
education. 3 credits
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GMHS 6211 Institutional Culture and Human
Relationships
Communication challenges in the diverse clinical and
educational areas are identified as opportunities for
organizational enrichment. Issues related to cross-cultural
communication and gender, age and other diversity
issues are examined, with a focus on the interdisciplinary
perspectives and the relevant psycho-social dynamics
inherent to developing sound leadership and staff relations.
The course uses a blended instructional format by combining
classroom instruction with virtual instruction.
3 credits
GMHS 6212 Finance in Healthcare
An exploration of the issues that healthcare leaders must
understand and care about for institutions to survive during
the continual reorganization of healthcare and its payment
structures. Students will focus on leadership and policy
aspects of various types of healthcare institutions, through
examination and thought about the corporate form and
requirements dictated by that form, starting with the concept
of an integrated delivery system. Some topics will include:
regulations, licensure and accreditation standards, corporate
forms, health insurance reform, economic regulatory theory
and cost containment, certificates of need regulations,
Medicare and Medicaid providers, ERISA benefits and the
Federal Right to Care. Material will be presented from the
law and policy perspectives with emphasis on questioning
the benefits and deficits of the current healthcare system in
the US. Additional issues will include: reimbursement, DRG
coding changes and insurance. 3 credits
GMHS 6230 Leadership, Theory and Practice
This course focuses on understanding key leadership theories
(1920-present) and how they are practiced, particularly
in health care organizations; examining critical variables
related to the expression of leadership, such as, power,
motivation and influence, context, gender, culture, emotional
intelligence, and, teamwork; exploring students’ personal
leadership capabilities through the use of assessment
instruments, reflection, and feedback; and, planning
leadership development activities. The course is organized
as an action learning experience, with equal emphasis on
reviewing concepts and engaging in activities in which
learning emerges from acting, observing, and critically
inquiring. The course uses a blended instructional format by
combining classroom instruction with virtual instruction.
3 credits
GMHS 6240 Management and Leadership in Health
Professions Education
This course challenges students to increase their knowledge
and understanding of evidence-based management principles
and practices, particularly in the four major functions of
management (planning, organizing, leading and controlling),
to expand their working knowledge of management
terminology, and to explore key approaches and tools that
managers utilize to influence organizational outcomes. The
course uses a blended instructional format by combining
classroom instruction with virtual instruction. 3 credits
GMHS 6301 Topical Seminar: Spring
Provides students the opportunity to participate in an
in-depth, literature-based review of special topics.
Integration of current information from research findings
into clinical practice is a primary focus. Repeated enrollment
is permitted when special topic is different. 3 credits
GMHS 6302 Topical Seminar: Summer
Provides students the opportunity to participate in an
in-depth, literature-based review of special topics.
Integration of current information from research findings
into clinical practice is a primary focus. Repeated enrollment
is permitted when special topic is different. 3 credits
GMHS 6303 Topical Seminar: Fall
Provides students the opportunity to participate in an
in-depth, literature-based review of special topics.
Integration of current information from research findings
into clinical practice is a primary focus. Repeated
enrollment is permitted when special topic is different.
3 credits
GMHS 6307 Integrating Technology and Education in
Health Sciences
This course is designed for the healthcare professional/
educator, and will expand one’s capacity to integrate
today’s technology with teaching and learning strategies.
An overview of the background on the technology’s role in
education as well as the issues concerning implementation
will be explored. An interactive approach to understanding
and utilizing various hardware and software products is
provided. Topics: networks, the Internet, email, advanced
word processing, imaging, CD-ROM and related multimedia,
and other applicable healthcare/research/education
technologies. Students should be comfortable utilizing the
computer, have access to the Internet and email, and be
available to access SHU computers outside of class hours.
3 credits
GMHS 6409 Styles of Teaching and Learning in Health
Professions Education
Study of alternative relationships in the teaching-learning
process. Course experiences will be guided by the “spectrum
of teaching styles,” a framework that delineates options
in teaching and learning. Organizing students and subject
matter; managing time, space and equipment; interacting
with students; choosing verbal behavior; and creating
cognitive connections with learners. 3 credits
GMHS 7110 Strategic Planning for Healthcare and
Health Professions Education
This course focuses on methods related to strategic planning
in healthcare institutions and health professions education
programs. The methods include planning, implementing
and evaluating clinical or educational outcomes. The course
uses a blended instructional format by combining classroom
instruction with virtual instruction. 3 credits
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GMHS 7202 Issues in Motor Control: Reaching and
Manipulation
This seminar is designed to advance the practitioner’s
knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in
dealing with issues related to upper extremity control. Upper
extremity control is explored using a multidimensional
framework that highlights the contribution of the individual,
task and environment to the organization and control of
reach and manipulation across the life span. 3 credits
GMHS 7203 Issues in Motor Control: Gait
The course has been designed to advance the practitioner’s
knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in
dealing with issues related to gait and lower extremity
control. This course will examine: 1) contemporary theories
of motor control as related to the acquisition, organization
and control of locomotor skills, 2) changes in gait and
lower extremity control across the lifespan, 3) effects of
pathology on gait and lower extremity control, 4) qualitative
and quantitative measures of gait, and 5) current treatment
approaches used in rehabilitation. Literature from both
clinical and experimental research provides the basis for
classroom discussion designed to explore the implications of
this information for clinical practice. 3 credits
GMHS 7306 Investigatory Methods in Electromyography
Designed to provide students with knowledge of EMG
through a combination of data collection, analysis and
interpretation, and discussion of relevant literature. Data
acquisition and signal processing of various types of
movements will allow the student to explore practical and
theoretical issues affecting interpretation. Lab time outside
of class period to collect and analyze the data is required to
complete required course projects. 3 credits
GMHS 7316/7317/7318 Independent Study
This course provides the student with intensive study of a
specialized area within the field of health sciences under the
mentorship of a faculty member. Subject and credit hours
will be arranged. Permission of departmental mentor is
required. 1-3 credits
GMHS 7403 Philosophy of Science
This course introduces the student to a broad range of
philosophical and sociological concepts in the development
of the scientific and medical enterprises. While not a
strict philosophy course, the reading encompasses many
of the foundations of the body of modern philosophy of
science, while at the same time drawing the student into
historical readings on medical practice, biology, psychiatry,
epidemiology, and mechanisms. Exploration of theory,
hypothesis, probability and other related aspects of scientific
inquiry are reviewed. Chaos Theory, Quantum Science
and String Theory are explored at the end to provide a full
spectrum review of scientific research processes. 3 credits
GMHS 7500 Intermediate Statistical Methods I
Part I - Nature of statistics. This is the first part of a two-
part course sequence. The following topics are covered:
descriptive statistics, graphical methods, measures of
central tendency and variability, probability, correlation and
regression. The SPSS Statistical Analysis package will be
used throughout the course. 3 credits
GMHS 7501 Research Methods
This course is designed to provide students with an
introduction to research in health care. An overview of the
research process will be provided, with an emphasis on
how a research question is formulated based on a review
of literature and identification of an appropriate theoretical
framework. Quantitative research design strategies will be
presented. 3 credits
GMHS 7502 Research Project I
This course continues the introduction to research methods
by focusing on qualitative research methods and survey
research methods. In the qualitative section of the course,
students will consider research elements that are unique to
conducting qualitative research such as basic assumptions,
sampling, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
In the survey methods section of this course the primary
focus is on development a survey instrument. Theoretical
and practical issues related to the development, validation
and implementation of research surveys will be addressed.
Key issues include: question construction, questionnaire
design, validating and piloting a new survey and survey data
collection methods. 3 credits
GMHS 7503 Scientific Inquiry/Writing
This course is designed to foster student’s skills in critical
thinking related to the scientific method and to provide
students with a foundation in writing and communicating
scientific information. A blended instructional format is
utilized, combining classroom instruction with virtual
instruction. Students will demonstrate a problem-solving
approach in the literature search and critical analysis of
the scientific literature. Various methods of scientific
communication will be addressed, and students will gain
practical experience in scientific writing.
3 credits
GMHS 7508 Intermediate Statistical Methods II
Part II - Nature of statistics. This is the second part of a
two-part course sequence. The following topics are covered:
sampling distributions, inferential statistics, estimation and
hypothesis testing, tests of independence and nonparametric
statistics. The SPSS Statistical Analysis package will be used
throughout the course. Prerequisite: GMHS 7500. 3 credits
GMHS 7602 Research Project II
This course focuses on the application of qualitative and
quantitative designs, particularly via critiques of published
articles, the development of a hypothetical proposal and an
IRB application and the role and scope of the Institutional
Review Board. Prerequisites: GMHS 7500; GMHS 7508;
GMHS 7501; GMHS 7502. 3 credits
GMHS 7603 Biomedical Ethics and Legal Issues in
Healthcare
This course focuses on the disarray in healthcare based
on four distinct themes: 1) malpractice/quality of care; 2)
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patients vs. state; and 4) financing/regulatory/access to and
cost of care. The course examines the conceptual whole
and fundamental structural relationships while using the
traditional themes of quality, ethics, access to and cost of
care, while stressing three major themes; practitioner/patient
relationships; state oversight of practitioners and patients;
and institutional transactions and forms, all while keeping
a focus on bioethics and health services research published
in health policy literature to get a stronger empirical and
theoretical base for exploring healthcare and healthcare law
and the two fields’ broad social impact where they overlap
and compete for placement. 3 credits
GMHS 8001 Registration Continuation
Matriculated students in GPHS who are not taking any
coursework during the Fall or Spring semester of an
academic year must register for this course in order to
maintain an active status in the program. Students must
maintain contact with their advisers and be involved in the
research forums while registered for this course. no credit
GMHS 8113 Principals of Motor Control and Learning
This course will contain three major topics. The first
topic will explore the historical and current theories of
motor control. Topics related to the control processes and
mechanisms of skilled movement will be addressed. The
students will be introduced to the techniques currently
available to measure the kinetics and the outcomes of
movement. In the second topic, students will learn about
the variables that are most important for the learning of
new movement behaviors. The third topic will explore
issues related to the recovery of motor function such
as neural plasticity, cortical reorganization and motor
learning following brain damage. The student will have the
opportunity to review the literature relevant to each of the
topics and to observe and analyze the process and measure
the outcome of a subject learning a novel motor skill.
3 credits
GMHS 8200 Topics in Articulation/Phonological
Development and Disorders
Intensive study of selected topics regarding the development
of articulatory and phonological processes in children and
the development, nature, and clinical management and
disorders of articulation and phonology. Topics will vary
according to student needs. 3 credits
GMHS 8203 Topics in Language Acquisition and
Disorders
Intensive study of selected topics regarding language
acquisition and the etiology and clinical management of
language disorders. Topics may vary according to student
needs. 3 credits
GMHS 8206 Topics in Speech Analysis Methods and
Instrumentation
Intensive review of, and practical exercises with, laboratory
instrumentation for the analysis of acoustic and physiological
characteristics of speech production. Topics may vary
according to student needs. 3 credits
GMHS 8207 Topics in Speech Motor Control
Intensive study of selected topics regarding the neuromotor
processes underlying normal speech production. Topics may
vary according to student needs. 3 credits
GMHS 8400 Government Regulation/Scientific Inquiry
and Grantsmanship
Various grants funding agencies, search tools, and
University resources are covered, with an emphasis on
identifying appropriate granting sources. Basic principles
of grantsmanship and scientific writing, and strategies to
improve funding potential are reviewed. Students will review
grants in mock study sections. 3 credits
GMHS 8402 LabVIEW
This course will introduce students to the use of the
LabVIEW computer programming language for the
collection, manipulation and processing of data collected
from instruments which measure various aspects of human
movement. 3 credits
GMHS 8508 Practicum: Teaching Experience
Provides students the opportunity to integrate the goals of
the program in a practical situation through the application
of clinical, administrative or educational principles in a
healthcare organization or institution of higher learning.
The type of practicum and facility assigned depends on
the student’s background and career goals. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. 3 credits
GMHS 9305 Investigatory Methods in Biomechanics of
Human Movement
Goals of this course are to develop an understanding of the
variety of methods of data collection, data processing and
analysis used in human movement research. Students gain
an understanding of the concepts and techniques required in
analyzing human movement. Develops the skills necessary
to choose practical research questions and analytical methods
concerning human movements. Lab time outside of class
period to collect and analyze data is required to complete
required course projects. Permission required. 3 credits
GMHS 9504 Dissertation I
Working with the committee, the student develops his/
her study proposal. Areas emphasized include review
of the literature, identification of problem statements/
research question(s)/hypotheses, selection and application
of appropriate methods, conducting a pilot study and
consideration of protection of human subjects/IRB
requirements. Includes reviews and critiques of sample
proposals, mock proposal hearings and candidate
presentations of draft proposals. This course culminates in
the dissertation proposal hearing. 4 credits
GMHS 9505 Dissertation II
Working with the committee, the student conducts
participant recruitment, data collection, analysis of the data
and an initial draft of the study’s findings. Prerequisite:
GMHS 9504, Dissertation I. 4 credits
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GMHS 9506 Dissertation Advisement
The candidate will submit a completed dissertation and
successfully orally defend the dissertation in a public forum.
Candidates must adhere to all dissertation guidelines as
specified by the program. Prerequisite: GMHS 9505.
4 credits
GMOT 6150(OTFY4150) Functional Anatomy and
Kinesiology
This course focuses on understanding and analyzing typical
and atypical human movement across the life span using
anatomy and kinesiology principles. This course includes
labs. 5 credits
GMOT 6160 (OTFY4160) Neuroscience for Occupational
Therapy
This course covers body functions and structures of the
nervous system, including the impact of impairment on
activity and participation. 2 credits
GMOT 6170 (OTFY 4170) Occupational Therapy
Practice Skills
This course introduces basic health assessment; client
and provider safety; and demonstration and integration of
occupational therapy practice skills. This course includes
labs. 2 credits
GMOT 6180 (OTFY4180) Introduction to Occupational
Therapy
This course introduces the students to the foundations of the
occupational therapy profession. This course includes labs.
5 credits
GMOT 6100 (OTFY4100) Professional Formation I
This course focuses on the acquisition of professional
knowledge and skills expected of graduate students in a
professional program. 2 credits
GMOT 6250 (OTFY4250) Group Process in
Occupational Therapy
This course integrates theories of group dynamics and
leadership with the development and implementation of
functional activity-based groups. This course includes
fieldwork I experiences. 4 credits
GMOT 6260 (OTFY4260) Cognition, Perception, Vision
and Function
This course addresses cognition, perception, and visual
impairments; their impact on function; and principles of
related occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
This course includes labs. 3 credits
GMOT 6270 (OTFY4270) The Occupational Therapy
Process
This course introduces the principles and implementation of
the occupational therapy process. 4 credits
GMOT 7303 (OTFY4303) Research Methods I
This course addresses the use of quantitative methods to
inform clinical practice and research. 3 credits
GMOT 6200 (OTFY4200) Professional Formation II
This course critically examines sociocultural and other
contextual aspects of health and occupational justice.
2 credits
GMOT 6301 Health and Medical Complexities of Older
Adults
This course examines common health conditions associated
with older adults and how impairment impacts activity and
participation. 2 credits
GMOT 6303 Evaluation of Older Adults
This course focuses on the evaluation and assessment of
older adults. 2 credits
GMOT 6305 Interventions for Older Adults
This course integrates theories and interventions for
occupational therapy practice with older adults. This course
includes labs and fieldwork I experiences. 4 credits
GMOT 6750 Health and Medical Complexities of Adults
This course examines common health conditions associated
with adults and how impairment impacts activity and
participation. 2 credits
GMOT 6760 Evaluation of Adults
This course focuses on the evaluation and assessment of
adults. 2 credits
GMOT 6770 Interventions for Adults
This course integrates theories and interventions for
occupational therapy practice with adults. This course
includes labs and fieldwork I experiences. 6 credits
GMOT 6780 Professional Ethics in Occupational
Therapy
This course introduces principles of ethics and law for
occupational therapy practice. 2 credits
GMOT 6700 Professional Formation III
This course continues to develop therapeutic use of self and
clinical reasoning and introduces self-reflection. This course
includes service learning experiences. 2 credits
GMOT 6850 Health and Medical Complexities of
Children/Adolescents
This course examines common health conditions associated
with children and adolescents and how impairment impacts
activity and participation. 2 credits
GMOT 6860 Evaluation of Children/Adolescents
This course focuses on the evaluation and assessment of
children and adolescents. 2 credits
GMOT 6870 Interventions for Children/Adolescents
This course integrates theories and interventions for
occupational therapy practice with children and adolescents.
This course includes labs and fieldwork I experiences.
5 credits
GMOT 6880 Wellness and Entrepreneurship I
This course examines emerging occupational therapy
practices, program development, and processes associated
with entrepreneurship. This course includes service learning
activities. 3 credits
GMOT 7320 Research Methods II
This course addresses the use of qualitative methods to
inform clinical practice and research. 2 credits
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impact that psychological problems have on the total health
care of the patient will be emphasized. 2 credits
GMPA 6107 (PAFY 4107) Pathophysiology
Building upon the foundation provided in GMPA6111/
PAFY4111, this course provides an in-depth study of
the pathophysiologic changes which occur in the body in
response to disease and injury. The course discusses how
pathologic changes noted at both the cellular and organ
system levels alter homeostasis. Correlation to the clinical
aspect of disease is emphasized. 3 credits
GMPA 6108 (PAFY 4108) Health Maintenance and
Education
Prepares students to provide preventive health care through
the understanding of human development as it relates to
illness, proper nutrition and health maintenance. Students
will receive in-depth instruction in the principles of health
maintenance from the Physician Assistant perspective. This
course is a hybrid course requiring online participation and
attendance at class. 2 credits
GMPA 6111 (PAFY4111) Human Physiology
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the
physiologic aspects of homeostasis at both the cellular
and organ system levels. Topics include the cell,
musculoskeletal, cardiac, pulmonary, digestive, renal,
endocrine, and reproductive systems. Open to physician
assistant majors only. 3 credits
GMPA 6112 (PAFY 4112) Pharmacology and Clinical
Therapeutics
An introduction to the therapeutic agents most commonly
used in the practice of medicine. Emphasis will be placed on
drug interaction, adverse reactions, therapeutic effects and
dosage schedules. Demonstrates the practical application of
the pharmaceutical science as utilized for the formulation of
drug therapy decisions. The course will assist the physician
assistant student to develop management plans for initiating
routine drug therapy, writing prescriptions, monitoring drug
therapy, and providing emergency drug therapy. 4 credits
GMPA 6203 (PAFY 4203) Introduction to Clinical
Medicine I
This course introduces interviewing techniques and
principles, psychosocial development and behavior, and the
fundamentals of a complete medical history and physical
examination. Proper communication between the physician
assistant, other health professionals, and the patient are
emphasized. Students are assigned to preceptors for the
purpose of taking complete histories and performing
physician examination on clinical patients. 4 credits
GMPA 6205 (PAFY 4205) Introduction to Clinical
Medicine II
A continuation of GMPA 6203, this course provides
instruction in the problem-oriented medical record format,
techniques of focused-physical diagnosis, and clinical case
analysis. Systems-based approach to signs and symptoms
of diseases commonly seen in primary care are discussed.
Students are assigned to preceptors for the purpose of further
understanding of the patient-health care provider relationship
GMOT 6800 Professional Formation IV
This course advances clinical reasoning and self-reflection in
clinical practice and in the community. This course includes
service learning experiences. 2 credits
GMOT 6890 Wellness and Entrepreneurship II
This course applies concepts developed in Wellness and
Entrepreneurship I course to community program and
emerging practice areas. This course includes service
learning activities. 4 credits
GMOT 6960 Health Care Policies and Organizations
This course addresses the practice and management of
occupational therapy services across healthcare, education
and community environments. 3 credits
GMOT 7013 Level II Fieldwork I
The Level II Fieldwork course requires students to integrate
the roles of practitioner, contributor, and manager in a
clinical setting. Time spent in clinical setting is equivalent to
a full time job. 3 credits
GMOT 7023 Level II Fieldwork II
The Level II Fieldwork course requires students to integrate
the roles of practitioner, contributor, and manager in a
clinical setting. Time spent in clinical setting is equivalent to
a full time job. 3 credits
GMOT 7000 Professional Formation V
This course focuses on transitioning into professional roles
and continued professional development as practitioners and
managers. 1 credit
GMOT 7033 Level II Fieldwork III (optional)
This optional Level II Fieldwork course requires students to
integrate the roles of practitioner, contributor, and manager
in an additional area. Time spent in clinical setting is
equivalent to a full time job. 3 credits
GMPA 6001 (PAFY 4001) Human Anatomy
The course provides instruction to significant aspects of
human anatomy with respect to physician assistant practice.
Lecture instruction as well as prosected dissection in cadaver
lab are methods used to convey material. Clinical application
of anatomic structure and function are emphasized. 4 credits
GMPA 8604 Principles of Epidemiology
An introduction to the basic epidemiologic strategies and
thinking. Epidemiologic sophistication fosters a questioning
attitude; without it, medical practices may be introduced and
accepted even though they lack adequate support from well-
controlled studies. Students will be exposed to the variations
that characterize acute/infectious and chronic disease
epidemiology. Implications for primary care practitioners
will be emphasized. This course is a hybrid course requiring
online participation and attendance at class sessions.
3 credits
GMPA 6104 (PAFY 4104) Psychiatry
An overview of psychiatric concepts and an introductory
approach to the evaluation of patients with emotional
problems, in preparation for clinical rotations. Includes the
various psychiatric syndromes, in terms of causal factors,
clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome. The
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