Courses

SW 702 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course aims to provide students with the skills (1) to conduct thorough literature reviews, (2) to understand and critically assess quantitative research studies, (3) to apply the most appropriate research strategies in the pursuit of knowledge pertinent to social work- relevant topics, and (4) to gain proficiency with American Psychological Association publication standards to communicate research.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

SW 798 QUALIFYING PAPERS   6.0 Credit(s)
In this course, doctoral students will focus entirely on preparing and writing their qualifying paper(s). Students will synthesize and critically evaluate an important and relevant body of literature related to a social problem. The topic should be relevant to social work's mission and the Sacred Heart University School of Social Work's mission to enhance social and racial justice and anti-racism in practice. Passing this course is required for advancement to candidacy. Students will work with their professor and mentor to determine an approach to their paper(s). Prerequisite: Take SW-720, SW-722, SW-724, SW-700, SW-751, SW-730, SW-775ýRCR-705, SW-767
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years

FN 930 CONTENP RESEARCH:FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is a research seminar for doctoral students and covers contemporary financial accounting research topics, including earnings management, accounting frauds, financial disclosures, voluntary disclosures, analyst forecasts, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability reporting, accounting-based valuation models, accounting conservatism, CEO compensations, performance evaluation, and financial restatements
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

PT 922 THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING   3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents an in-depth exploration of the "normal" aging process, from a physiological perspective, putting emphasis on evidence-based learning utilizing critical review of the literature.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years

PT 934 WELLNESS & CONTINUUM OF CARE   3.0 Credit(s)
Participants will explore "wellness" by comparing strategies of wellness and fitness across the spectrum of older adults and will implement a wellness initiative.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years

PT 924 PSYCHO & SOCIOCULTURAL AGING   3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents an exploration of population aging from psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives, putting an emphasis on evidence-based learning utilizing critical review of the literature.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years

DBF 905 AI IN BUSINESS RESEARCH   3.0 Credit(s)
Traditional and generative Artificial Intelligence models are overviewed along with their role in business research. The course provides a coherent perspective on various computational models of learning, reasoning, formulation of business strategy and decision-making. A particular focus is on causal inference, formal logic and probabilistic decision-making with research applications. Modern AI models are applied to marketing strategies, accounting analyses and predictions of financial market trends. Ethical dimensions of AI and Machine Learning are extensively discussed.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PT 714 STRUCTURE & FUNCTION IV   5.0 Credit(s)
This tutorial-based course will focus on the normal and pathological structure and function of the musculoskeletal (axial and appendicular) and genitourinary systems, including problems related to pregnancy, and dysfunction of the extremities, vertebral column, thoracic cage, and temporomandibular joint. The content of this course will build on the knowledge of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and integumentary systems presented in the previous three semesters. The patient problems in this course will be inherently more complex and involve integration across multiple systems at the level of the whole person. The effect of such factors as normal development (growth and aging), environmental influences, pharmacological interventions, and psychosocial issues on the level of stress on and adaptation by tissues will also be studied.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PT 724 EXAMINATION AND DOCUMENT. IV   4.0 Credit(s)
In the context of tutorial-based cases, students will continue with clinical tests and measurement options and rationales for assessing dysfunction of the axial musculoskeletal and other body systems, including problems related to dysfunction of the vertebral column, thoracic cage, and temporomandibular joint. Medical screening for non-musculoskeletal sources of pain and dysfunction, particularly within the thorax, will also be examined. Examination of the extremity joints will be reviewed and advanced using evidence-based guidelines and building on previously learned concepts. The strengths and limitations of advanced technology-based procedures for obtaining examination data will be introduced.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PT 734 EVALUATION & INTERVENTION IV   5.0 Credit(s)
Interpreting patient history and examination data, this course will include the rest of the patient/client management model, such as evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care to address various musculoskeletal conditions with movement dysfunctions. Using clinical reasoning, the intervention options, such as manual therapy, movement retraining, exercise programs, assistive or supportive devices, and orthotics will be examined as the means of optimizing function, participation, and self-care. Gait analysis will be used as a support to the patient evaluation process.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PT 742 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 760 SPECIAL PROJECT I   3.0 Credit(s)
This evidence-based practice course serves as Part 1 of the Capstone Experience of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This Special Project is intended to build upon the theory and clinical courses taken to date, as well as upon professional practice coursework. Students will perform individual PICO projects of topics in physical therapy related to examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care (intervention). Groups will meet with their faculty advisors to decide which question to pursue. This group PICO will become the basis for the Capstone project which spans the spring and summer semesters. Student groups will again review the literature more extensively and refine their research question. Using independent and self-directed learning, students will: (1) identify and assess the value of the issue-related scientific literature to the clinical decision-making; (2) select, justify, and present a research question chosen to best facilitate clinical decision-making; and (3) design a research project based on the findings of the group PICO investigation. This Special Project I is intended to expand the students' ability to appropriately use research literature to guide clinical decision-making and practice.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

PT 821 INTRO TO PROF. PRACTICE   4.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 941 CONCEPTS IN ADVANCED PRACTICE   6.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PT 825 CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL +therapy   8.0 Credit(s)
This tutorial-based course will focus on the Physical Therapy practice environment. Students experience a paradigm shift from physical therapy focused on individual clients to a population and systems perspective on physical therapy practice issues and content. These practice issues and content will include the study of health delivery systems, current health care climate and health care policy, health care finance, leadership, practice management, and personnel issues, health care marketing and consumerism, healthcare informatics, data and outcomes, quality improvement and risk management, regulatory and legislative oversight, and professionalism and professional development. Through tutorial and large group discussion, students will examine healthcare delivery issues from the perspective of key stakeholders, patient/client groups, providers, employers, and payers.
Offered: Spring & Late Spring Semesters All Years