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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Physical Therapy |
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PT 835 - Motor Development and Control Across the Lifespan 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides an overview of normal motor development across the lifespan. Students will explore the stages of motor development including developmental milestones and reflexes as well as changes associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and the aging process. Laboratory experiences will provide opportunities to analyze gross motor development, play skills, motor coordination, pelvic floor exercise, and balance.
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PT 840 - Management of Immunological & Metabolic Dysfunction 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides students with experience in the physical therapy examination, diagnosis, management, and outcome assessment of individuals with common metabolic and immunologic disorders such as diabetes, hormonal deficiencies, rheumatic diseases, malignancies, chronic liver and renal failure, AIDs, and infectious conditions. Relevant medical, surgical, pharmacological, and imaging procedures will be presented along with options for end-of-life care such as hospice. Case studies will be used to integrate information and enhance the development of clinical problem solving skills and inter-professional collaboration.
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PT 850 - Management of Pediatric Trauma and Developmental Dysfunction 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course presents fundamental concepts for the physical therapy management of children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or cardiopulmonary impairments. A framework of normal development and aging from birth to young adult is presented in PT 835 (Motor Development and Control Across the Lifespan) and serves as a course foundation. Students apply the elements of patient/client management in physical therapy practice, including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and outcomes related to the pediatric patient. Case studies will be used to integrate information and enhance clinical reasoning. Topics include, but are not limited to: developmental delay and disability, acquired pediatric conditions, family-centered care, legislation related to provision of pediatric physical therapy services, orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive technologies. Relevant medical, surgical, pharmacological, and imaging procedures will be presented in relation to physical therapy management.
Prerequisite(s): PT 825, PT 830, PT 835, PT 840
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PT 855 - Management of Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerve Trauma 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides students with experience in the physical therapy examination, diagnosis, management, and outcome assessment of individuals with spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries and compression syndromes. Students will learn how to prescribe wheelchairs, orthotics, and other adaptive equipment to maximize functional movement. Relevant medical, surgical, imaging, and electrodiagnostic procedures will also be presented, and the implications of new developments in regenerative medicine will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PT 755
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PT 860 - Management of Brain Trauma and Progressive Neuromuscular Dysfunction 4 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides students with experience in the physical therapy examination, diagnosis, management, and outcome assessment of adults with brain trauma, stroke, and progressive neuromuscular conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, and dementia. Relevant medical, surgical, pharmacological, and imaging procedures will also be presented in relation to the physical therapy management. Case studies will be used to integrate information and enhance the development of clinical problem solving skills and inter-professional collaboration.
Prerequisite(s): PT 755
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PT 865 - Management of Integumentary Dysfunction & Amputations 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides students with experience in the physical therapy examination, diagnosis, management, and outcome assessment of individuals with integumentary conditions such as burn trauma, vascular ulcers. Relevant medical, surgical, pharmacological, and imaging procedures will also be presented in relation to the physical therapy management. Case studies will be used to integrate information and enhance the development of clinical problem solving skills and inter-professional collaboration.
Prerequisite(s): PT 730, PT 735, PT 760, PT 765, PT 840
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PT 870 - Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues in Health Care 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides students with an opportunity to discuss assessment and support strategies for interacting effectively with patients who exhibit stress, anxiety, depression, changes in body image, chronic pain, dementia, loss and grief. In addition, students will learn how to recognize and report signs of abuse, addiction, and caregiver stress including referrals to counselors, social workers, clergy, and support groups.
Prerequisite(s): PT 700
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PT 875 - Practice Management & Marketing 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course introduces various marketing strategies and management principles and applied them to a variety of physical therapy practice settings. Specific topics include regulatory policies and procedures, billing and reimbursement, personnel management, advertising, budgeting and equipment purchasing, strategic planning, liability and risk management.
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PT 880 - Capstone Project 1 1 Cr. Hrs.
Students will prepare the first part of an in-depth case study which will focus on a specific clinical condition. In this course, students will pose research questions related to the epidemiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of the selected clinical condition. They will then explore, interpret, and critique the best available evidence to answer those questions and document the results in the form of a written summary.
Prerequisite(s): PT 745 and PT 800
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PT 885 - Capstone Project 2 1 Cr. Hrs.
Students will prepare the second part of an in-depth case study which will focus on the previously selected clinical condition. In this course, students will pose research questions related to the physical therapy treatment for that condition and selected outcome measures. They will then explore, interpret, and critique the best available evidence to answer those questions and document the results in the form of a written summary.
Prerequisite(s): PT 745 , PT 800 , PT 880
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PT 915 - Service Learning / Pro Bono Care 1 Cr. Hrs.
Students will participate as volunteers in a week-long summer camp, mission trip, or community-based service learning experience which allows them to interact directly with children or adults who have special needs. A reflective journal will be used to assess the outcomes of this practicum
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PT 920 - Clinical Practicum 5 8 Cr. Hrs.
This full-time, 8-week clinical practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply previously learned knowledge and skills on patients seeking physical therapy care in an outpatient, inpatient, long-term care, or specialty setting. Students will evaluate and treat individuals of all ages with simple and complex health conditions under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
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Successful completion of all previous academic coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Completion of all laboratory practical exams and skill checks with a minimum score of 75% grading and no safety concerns.
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Satisfactory demonstration of essential functions and professional behavior as reported by program faculty.
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PT 925 - Clinical Practicum 6 8 Cr. Hrs.
This full-time, 8-week clinical practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply previously learned knowledge and skills on patients seeking physical therapy care in an inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, or specialty setting. Students will evaluate and treat individuals of all ages with simple and complex health conditions under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
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Successful completion of all previous academic coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Completion of all laboratory practical exams and skill checks with a minimum score of 75% grading and no safety concerns.
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Satisfactory demonstration of essential functions and professional behavior as reported by program faculty.
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PT 940 - Professional Development, Leadership & Advocacy 2 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides students with multiple opportunities to engage in professional development and community service activities outside the classroom to demonstrate the core values of the physical therapy profession. Classroom experiences are designed to facilitate students’ transition to a professional role by preparing for the national licensure exam, formulating a career development plan, exploring professional service and leadership opportunities, and advocating for current issues affecting the physical therapy profession.
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PT 945 - Capstone Project 3 1 Cr. Hrs.
Students will prepare and deliver a structured media presentation based on the findings of their case study. They will defend their findings and recommendations to a group of professional colleagues and formally assess the work presented by their peers.
Prerequisite(s): PT 880 and PT 885
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Education Leadership |
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EDLL 701 - Educational Policy Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop a clear understanding of how policy works in education, how to analyze and formulate educational policies, and who the key interest groups and players are in the making of policy. This course provides an in depth investigation of the political dynamics and policy challenges in American education, including emphasis on ethnicity, class, and socio-economic factors. Students will explore federal, state, and local political institutions and the broad range of education policy reforms they have implemented in an effort to improve our national education goals.
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EDLL 702 - Organizational Development and Change in Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course studies organizational decision-making, organizational change including resistance to change, and organizational culture as it relates to decision-making and change for both individuals and teams.
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EDLL 703 - Advanced Leadership and Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses on how the values and ethics of an organization are established, managed and influenced by leaders. This course will explore the nature of ethical leadership through a consideration of the ethical foundation of leadership principles. The curriculum will consider a variety of moral dilemmas that exist in societies and organizations. Attention will be given to how the leader’s values and beliefs affect decision-making along with the key factors involved in ethical decision-making. Students will develop an understanding of the complexity of the moral dilemmas through a crucial analysis and application of ethical principles and will develop an individual leadership development plan.
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EDLL 704 - Leadership and Diversity: Creating Cultures of Inclusion 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to engage students in exploring issues of diversity and inequality as well as their personal and social responsibility for building a more just learning organization and society from a leadership perspective. Students will study the interrelatedness and necessity of vision, mission and planning for organizational leadership and strategic planning as it impacts the nature and scope of organizational leadership, including the application of strategic models and tools to lead effectively within diverse organizations.
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EDLL 705 - Theories of Educational Leadership 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides a survey of the most current research on leadership theory, concepts, defining characteristics, and models of leadership that have been developed from both a theoretical and practical perspective within educational organizations.
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EDLL 707 - Leadership Challenges and Issues of the 21st Century 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course discusses power and politics in organizations and current topics affecting leadership decision-making. Students will conduct high-level research on topics such as social and cultural changes, leading during crises, and the critical importance of communication. This course provides applied approaches to develop interpersonal and written communication skills necessary for leadership in an education setting, including developing and enhancing competencies for professional conversations, collaborating in teams, writing effective messages, developing influential reports, and speaking and presenting in workplace settings.
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EDLL 710 - Principles of Instructional Leadership 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines innovative models and strategies for instruction and evaluation in education. Students will enhance the skills and resources necessary for effective insttruction, evaluation, supervision and coaching teachers and other professional staff in educational organizations. Focus areas include the teaching environment, the adult learning process, instructional methodology, research-based professional development practices, the value of various media, and teaching and learning in educational organizations.
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EDLL 721 - Evaluation and Human Resources Management for Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to provide students with relevant employment laws, effective communications strategies, and other topics and trends currently evolving in Human Resource Management
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EDLL 722 - The Superintendency 3 Cr. Hrs.
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of power and politics in organizations, particularly for senior-level leaders in education. This course will emphasize the development of one’s credibility and influence, particularly within the context of working with a school board. Students will examine conflict resolution strategies, learn to navigate state and federal policy, and develop strategies for building strong partnerships both within and outside of the school district.
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EDLL 723 - Internship: Superintendency in Practice 3 Cr. Hrs.
This internship course is designed to immerse students in the daily responsibilities of superintendency leadership, under the supervision and direction of an established leader in this field. The purpose of this course is to provide candidates with assignments and on-the-job experiences relating to the breadth of responsibilities within superintendency leadership.
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EDLL 725 - Advanced Finance for Education Leaders 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course presents organizational tools of how education leaders must understand, manage, and utilize financial principles and tools to enable the efficient running of organizations. Students will analyze concepts of South Carolina’s Education Finance Act, budgeting, financial instruments, key accounting principles, and leading growth by ensuring financial accountability in educational settings.
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EDLL 726 - Educational Facilities and Operations Planning 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to prepare students to evaluate the appropriateness of school facilities and to ensure that facilities support the teaching/learning process. Educational specifications, survey techniques, and information necessary to oversee construction projects will also be addressed. Specific attention will be given to the importance of facilities to student health issues, safety, and academic performance.
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EDLL 731 - Critical Issues in Curriculum and Instruction 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines issues related to promoting equity in learning opportunities including effective approaches to encouraging collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents, and students who are culturally, ethnically and socio-economically diverse. Interpersonal communication skills - to include speaking, listening, reading, and writing - and their effect on individuals, organizations, and communities will be discussed. Topics examined include ethnic, cultural, gender, class, religious, and linguistic diversities.
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EDLL 732 - Leadership for Experiential Learning 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides a foundation of the theory and practices used in leading and promoting experiential learning. Students will investigate the experiential approaches of project-based learning, problem-based learning, place-based education, service learning, active learning, and other approaches. Students will be involved in curriculum design and development of performance-based assessment tools in alignment with one or more teaching approaches.
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EDLL 733 - Internship: The Curriculum and Instructional Leader in Practice 3 Cr. Hrs.
This internship course is designed to immerse students in the daily responsibilities of curriculum and instructional leadership, under the supervision and direction of an established leader in this field. The purpose of this course is to provide candidates with assignments and on-the-job experiences relating to the breadth of responsibilities within curriculum and instructional leadership.
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EDLL 735 - Principles of Curriculum Development 3 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students will participate in an in-depth investigation of the principles of curriculum development, including planning, design, developmental processes and approaches, implementation, evaluation, and improvement/change. Development of curriculum will systemically address technology integration, evidenced-based practices, innovative and collaborative learning experiences, and the impact of social, political, psychological, and economic factors.
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EDLL 736 - Methods of Assessment for Educational Effectiveness 3 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students will critically examine assessment practices such as standardized testing, high-stakes assessments, and value-added assessments. Students will learn to analyze data sets in alignment with curricular and policy goals and evaluate reliability and validity of measures of teaching effectiveness. Students will also explore and evaluate the effectiveness of multiple assessment methods, including observations, interviewing, performance assessments, portfolios, and classroom tests.
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EDLL 742 - Leadership for School and Community Change 3 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students will explore aspects of leadership within public and private school settings, non-profit educational organizations, and other formal and information educational settings.This course provides a foundation of the theory and practices relevant to school and community leadership. Students will investigate the importance of school/community communications, communications with families (with an emphasis on diversity), building partnerships within the community, crisis communications and the role of assessment/evaluation in school and community leadership. Students will actively analyze the role of the leader in facilitating positive change in schools and communities.
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EDLL 743 - Internship: The School and Community Leader in Practice 3 Cr. Hrs.
This internship course is designed to immerse students in the daily responsibilities of school and community leadership, under the supervision and direction of an established leader in this field. The purpose of this course is to provide candidates with assignments and on-the-job experiences relating to the breadth of responsibilities within school and community leadership.
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EDLL 801 - Research Methods 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students will explore methods of research required for development of a dissertation in practice: identification of the problem of practice, development of a guiding research question and research design, and an understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs.
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EDLL 802 - Advanced Research Methods, Design, and Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
Researchers will apply the research techniques they will need for their dissertations: methods of data acquisition and data analysis. The course also reviews the processes for developing appropriate methodological approaches
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EDLL 880 - Dissertation I 3 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students will develop sections one, two, and three of the dissertation in practice (the introduction, identification of the problem of practice, and development of the design for analysis). Students must maintain continuous enrollment in the subsequent dissertation proposal/prospectus course until they have successfully completed and defended their dissertation.
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EDLL 890 - Dissertation II 3 Cr. Hrs.
In this course, students will develop sections four and five of the dissertation in practice (the analysis/results, and evaluation of generative impacts/pragmatic implications/action plan for educational change). Students must maintain continuous enrollment in this dissertation course until they have successfully completed and defended their dissertation.
Repeatable: Students must maintain continuous enrollment in this dissertation course until they have successfully completed and defended their dissertation
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Public Service and Administration |
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MPA 510 - Research Methods in Public Administration 3 Cr. Hrs.
Research Methods for Public Service analyzes common themes for public service policy analysis and focuses on application of various research methods in gathering data, analyzing data, presenting data, and making useful evidence-based policy recommendations. Social research methods are presented that prepare public service leaders to design research with an understanding of the influences and constraints on decision makers, present research to key stakeholders and assess the validity of information findings and information presented. The course prepares public service leaders to analyze relevant research findings and make critical decisions as a public manager.
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MPA 520 - Public Service Leadership 3 Cr. Hrs.
In-depth examination of historical and contemporary leadership theories and frameworks for public service leaders. Emphasis on application of leadership theory in effective management and leadership of public organization human capital, building effective work teams, and building capacity to influence and lead intergovernmental collaborative teams and interoperable collaborative relationships.
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MPA 540 - Organization Behavior in Public Services 3 Cr. Hrs.
Examines theories of bureaucracy and control, management, human relations, decision making and organizations and their environment. Examines the effect of organizations on individuals, the government and the policy formation process.
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MPA 580 - Planning and Community Development 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines issues and techniques in planning for community infrastructure. Students develop knowledge to address urban issues that impact communities challenged by changing socio-economic conditions. Using geographic information systems and other tools, students use the community as a laboratory to examine development needs.
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MPA 590 - Public Policy Formation 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines the social, economic, and political factors and forces that condition the processes of decision-making and policy formulation. Students examine the processes by which public policies are formed, interpreted, executed, and evaluated in the American political system. Students also analyze major institutions, powers, and relationships relative to stimulating, legislating, interpreting, and executing public policies.
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MPA 600 - City and County Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines the nature of city or county manager’s job: expectations of elected body, staff, public and professional peers. Examines contemporary issues in departmental operations that have significant effect on how manager’s performance is perceived.
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MPA 610 - Capstone in Advanced Concepts and Applications in Public Administration 3 Cr. Hrs.
The purpose of this course is for students to demonstrate and further develop their public service leadership potential through a collection of academic and professional practicum projects. Students take this course during their final semester, allowing them to integrate and build upon core competencies of the program. Staff.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 500
MPA 510
MPA 520
MPA 530
MPA 540
MPA 550
MPA 560
MPA 570
MPA 580
MPA 590
MPA 600
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