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College of Allied 3307 North Broad Street Graduate Degree Programs: Applied
Communication --General
Statement Speech-Language-Hearing Communication
Sciences Nursing Occupational
Therapy Physical Therapy |
ResearchThese courses are open only to students enrolled in the Master of Physical Therapy program. 779. Research I. (2 s.h.) Overview of research designs. In small groups, students will analyze relevant literature, develop a research proposal, seek Human Subjects approval and complete a pilot study. 780. Research II. (1-2 s.h.) In small groups, students will carry out research proposals developed in Research I. Reliability and validity of data collection methods and accuracy of data analysis techniques will be stressed. 781. Research II. (1-2 s.h.) Continuation of 780. 782. Research III. (2 s.h.) Use of scientific writing and presentation skills including computer technology to present research completed in Research II. Clinical Practicums These courses are open only to students enrolled in the Master of Physical Therapy program. 381/581. Clinical Education I. (1 s.h.) Observation, orientation, and early development of basic clinical skills in physical therapy settings including patient evaluation and treatment procedures and patient therapist relationships. 582. Clinical Education II. (2 s.h.) Continuation of Clinical Education I developing more refined evaluation, treatment, and patient management skills. Emphasis is placed on patient evaluation and treatment, management, interpersonal skills enhancement, and professional growth and development. 583. Clinical Education III. (2 s.h.) See description below. 584. Clinical Education III. (1 s.h.) Continuation of Clinical Education, developing more refined evaluation, treatment, and patient management skills. Emphasis is placed on patient evaluation and treatment, management, interpersonal skills enhancement, and professional growth and development. (583 and 584 are both assigned to one eight-week experience that crosses summer and fall semesters) 585. Clinical Education IV. (3 s.h.) Continuation of Clinical Education, developing more refined evaluation, treatment, and patient management skills. Emphasis is placed on patient evaluation and treatment, management, interpersonal skills enhancement, and professional growth and development. Doctor of Philosophy Courses Courses in the Ph.D. program are opened to matriculated and nonmatriculated students with permission of the instructor. 605. Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy. (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: a previous anatomy course and prior approval by instructor. Advanced cadaver dissection and study. Students are assumed to have a basic understanding of human anatomy. This course integrates clinical and anatomical perspectives of the human body. Individual projects are planned by each student. 619. Lifespan Motor Development. (3 s.h.) Lifespan developmental theories are surveyed as a foundation for understanding normal and abnormal motor behavior from the fetal period through older adulthood. Application of lifespan developmental principles to the practice of physical therapy for individuals with neurologic dysfunction is emphasized. 620. Neural Regulation of Posture and Movement. (3 s.h.) Current theories pertaining to the control of movement and posture will be reviewed as a foundation for the evaluation and treatment of movement and balance dysfunction. Required for Ph.D. students. 621. Issues in Motor Learning for Physical Therapists. (3 s.h.) A survey of current issues and trends in motor learning research and theory. Applications of motor learning principles to clinical practice is emphasized, particularly as they relate to the structure of feedback and practice schedules for patient populations. 622. Instrumentation and Motion Analysis. (3 s.h.) Current methodology appropriate to the study of normal and abnormal human movement is presented. Both technical and theoretical foundations of instrumentation use are included. Students have opportunities to develop skills in data acquisition, reduction and analyses in the laboratory sessions. 623. Atypical Human Movement. (3 s.h.) An exploration of the theoretical perspectives used to interpret movement dysfunctions. Topics include overuse, developmental regression, limited repertoires, and external and internal constraints. Required for Ph.D. students. 624. Biomechanics of Posture and Movement. (3 s.h.) Application of the principles of classical mechanics to static and dynamic models of human posture and movement. The mechanical properties of link-segment systems and of biological tissues will be examined. This course forms the foundation for more advanced coursework in the curriculum. Required for Ph.D. students. 625. Clinical Decision Making. (3 s.h.) Exploration of the principles, concepts, and theoretical bases central to clinical evaluation and assessment leading to physical therapy diagnosis and patient management. Clinical assessment will be examined in relation to standards of clinical measurement and current trends in assessment of patient outcomes. Required for Ph.D. students. 630. Falls in Older Adults (3 sh) The course is designed to provide health care professionals with an interdisciplinary experience related to factors that predispose older adults to falls. 650. Theoretical Foundations of Physical Therapy. (3 s.h.) This course examines theories that underlie the discipline of Physical Therapy. Topics include neuronal regeneration, balance control, motor development, cumulative trauma disorders, health services research and expertise in clinical practice. Students will examine empirical evidence that supports or refutes each theory. Required for Ph.D. students. 653. Research Strategies. (3 s.h.) Research in health care practice and education. Includes critical analysis of manuscripts, experimental and nonexperimental research designs and overview of quantitative and qualitative analyses. A graduate level statistics course is a required prerequisite. Required for Ph.D. students. 654. Laboratory Rotations. (3 s.h.) Full time work in the laboratory of a faculty member to learn instrumentation and techniques pertinent to the area of research the student wishes to pursue. Two rotations required for Ph.D. students. 655. Qualitative Research Strategies for Health Care. (3 s.h.) Qualitative research focusing on grounded theory and case analysis. Combining qualitative and quantitative research strategies to study health care problems will also be presented. 683. Curricular Design and Teaching in the Health Professions. (3 s.h.) Philosophical orientations to and alternative curricular designs for professional health care academic and clinical education. Theories of learning, teaching strategies and evaluation formats. Required for Ph.D. students. 684. Administration of Health Professions Academic Programs. (3 s.h.) Organization of universities with an emphasis on administration of professional graduate programs, program and faculty evaluation and development, funding, admissions, professional accreditation, clinical education and state licensure. Required for Ph.D. students. 685. Teaching Practicum. (3 s.h.) Practicum in teaching physical therapy in professional curricula. Students contract with an adviser for 80 hours of guided development, presentation and evaluation of a course segment based on principles and concepts covered in 683. Required for Ph.D. students. 690. Independent Study. (1-3 s.h.) Individual investigation in physical therapy practice or research. 892. Master's Thesis I. (1-3 s.h.) Proposal development and pilot study. 893. Master's Thesis II. (1-3 s.h.) Data acquisition, analysis, and manuscript preparation. 995. Dissertation Proposal Preparation. (1-3 s.h.) Limited to doctoral students who have passed preliminary examinations. 999. Dissertation Research and Colloquium. (1-3 s.h.) Limited to doctoral students who have passed preliminary examinations. Continuous registration in the fall and spring semesters is required until the oral defense has been passed. Students are required to attend a colloquium held once a month to review and discuss progress to date.
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