Courses

EDS 550 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: SWD   1.0 Credit(s)
With an emphasis on technology applications that benefit children and youth with disabilities, this course focuses on teaching students the skills they (and you) will need to select and use assistive technology appropriately and effectively. Emphasis is placed on establishing skills in the areas of technology to support literacy (reading and writing) and mathematics (STEM); technology to create and provide visual supports; technology to provide access to the curriculum; augmentative communication; selecting appropriate apps for iPads and other mobile devices; and assistive technology decision-making and implementation.
Offered: Summer 1 Semester All Years

MPH 580 FOOD, NUTRITION AND SOCIETY   3.0 Credit(s)
Food is a universal language - everybody eats! Like most languages, food varies from place to place. International travel allows for an immersive food and eating experience. The course will introduce students to the role of food and nutrition in society and culture. Assignments that specifically investigate the cultural, social, and scientific aspects of food and nutrition will help expand our understanding of food as cultural identity, and nutrition as an integrated discipline in public health.
Offered: As Needed All Years

OT 570 PERSONAL TRANFORMATION I   1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation is a course where you will learn and practice some of the "soft skills" required of an occupational therapy professional. Soft skills are often highly valued by employers and can be the reason you get a job or get that promotion. Soft skills are things in addition to the skills you will learn in terms of "DOING" OT. They include things like communicating effectively, being flexible, being motivated, showing a good attitude, and successfully relating to others. To examine these skills in yourself requires self-reflection. This course will require frequent self-reflection in relation to a variety of assessments of your strengths and areas for growth and development. You will consider your personal values, your communication style, and your personality type. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be documenting this transformation across the program through your portfolio. In addition, professional self-reflection should lead to careful planning for continued learning and growth across the rest of your career. This course will continue across 4 semesters, culminating in the completion of your academic portfolio and initiating your professional portfolio and professional development plan.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

OT 580 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION II   1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation II is a continuation of the course you began last semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the process of professionalization and building of professional identity in occupational therapy. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be continuing to document this transformation in your portfolio.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

OT 590 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION III   1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation III is a continuation of the course you began in your first semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the practice of occupational therapy. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be continuing to document this transformation in your portfolio.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years

EDR 538 EVIDENCED BASED PROCESS WRITING K-12   3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on evidence-based theory pertaining to the writing process, how students develop as writers, the teacher's role in facilitating student writing, and the importance of creating conditions within the learning environment for students to be motivated and engaged to write for a variety of audiences, and purposes.
Offered: Summer 2 Semester All Years

HS 501 SPIRITUALITY IN HEALTH CARE   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CH 547 COMP.CHEM.&MOLECULAR MODEL   3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to computational chemistry that is suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. Topics covered include a historical introduction to the subject, quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, a brief introduction to statistical mechanics, and a short review of thermodynamics. Students are required to solve theoretical problems and application problems using computational software (software that students might be required to purchase). Example problems and applications are drawn from organic chemistry and biochemistry
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

NU 575 HEALTH CARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS   3.0 Credit(s)
Nursing Informatics combines knowledge and skills from nursing science, computer science, information science, and cognitive science to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice. Core concepts will be discussed in relation to the application of nursing informatics to support nursing practice and enhance outcomes of care. Major topics related to nursing informatics will be explored. The use of informatics to enhance patient care delivery, quality, and safety in healthcare systems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Take NU-602 OR NU-431
Offered: Modules All Semesters All Years

EDR 580 READING INTERVENTIONS   3.0 Credit(s)
Designed to reflect the most current reading research in meeting the diverse needs of students who require intensive intervention, this course begins with an emphasis on current legislation and moves into a model for the implementation of best practices in grades K-12. No prerequisite.
Offered: Summer 1 Semester All Years

EDR 599 LITERACY ELECTIVE   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CJ 507 ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the criminal justice system from an organizational perspective. Students will explore fraud control, risk analysis, and corporate crime control through case studies.
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years

CJ 506 VICTIMOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the victim through history. Course explores the victim movement and the nature and extent of criminal victimization and its effect on American society.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

CJ 508 CAPITAL PUNISHMENT   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the theoretical, legal, and ethical issues involved in capital punishment.
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years

CJ 599 SPECIAL TOPICS   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: All Semesters All Years