Course Descriptions

The semesters in which courses are given and the course credits they carry appear at the end of the course description. Prior to the beginning of each semester, a schedule is issued giving days and hours when classes meet, instructors, room locations, and any necessary corrections or changes in the programs from those listed in this bulletin.

Semester designation is to be interpreted as follows: 1st sem. means fall semester, 2nd sem. means spring semester, Summer Term means the course is offered in one of the two terms in the summer, either sem. means a one-semester course that may be offered first or second semester. Year course means that the course continues through first and second semesters; the first semester is prerequisite to the second. Prereq denotes prerequisite.

Much care is given to avoid error, but students must assume responsibility for checking their credits periodically to make certain that all requirements are being satisfied.

Nondegree students on the postbaccalaureate level may take selected courses with consent of the instructor.

The University reserves the right to withdraw courses for which there is insufficient enrollment.

The following key designates courses planned for special professional programs and the particular level of study.

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SAR HP 531 Clinical Medicine I: Physical Agents

PT and AT students only. Prereq: CAS PY 105, 106 and SAR AT 536 for AT students; SAR PT 515 and PT 520 for PT students. Introduces the student to medical and surgical management of common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. Theoretical and practical application of physical agents as they relate to tissue response to injury and pain control is included. Students are exposed to surgical techniques used in upper extremity management. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HP 532 Clinical Medicine II

Prereq: SAR HP 531. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training students only. This course introduces students to the etiology, pathology, clinical examination, medical management, and prognosis of common general medical conditions. Indications for appropriate referrals emphasized. Information on general nutrition also included. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 561 Evidence-Based Practice I

Physical Therapy and Athletic Training students only. Provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of scientific inquiry as they relate to clinical issues in health care and to the problem-solving process as it may be used in the clinical setting. Levels of data, variance, sampling, reliability, validity, predictive value, and statistical inference are discussed in the context of clinical questions which students develop and in the context of critical review of research literature. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 565 Biomechanics of Human Movement

Prereq: gross anatomy, physics, or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to biomechanics and quantitative movement analysis, with emphasis on rehabilitation. Includes the theoretical basis and clinical application of biomechanics, including kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic measures. Emphasis on the application of biomechanic principles and measures commonly used to improve our understanding of movement in populations with and without movement dysfunction. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HP 650 Health Care Management I

Health care is in constant change. Many health and rehabilitation professionals will assume the role of a manager or have supervisory responsibilities during the course of their career. This course introduces the fundamentals of management in the health and rehabilitation environment, and develops and enhances the student’s understanding of the health care system, the social forces affecting health care and the ability to function effectively. Emphasis is on leadership, teamwork, accounting, reimbursement, billing, process analysis, project management, marketing, feasibility plan development, and entrepreneurship. The student will actively engage in discussion and teamwork through written, oral, and website assignments. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 662 Evidence-Based Practice II

Prereq: SAR HP 561. A continuation of SAR HP 561. Elaborates on the problem-solving process and process of scientific inquiry. Explores detailed issues of research design, data collection, data analysis, and conclusions. Physical Therapy and Athletic Training students only. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HP 718 Geriatric Fitness Assessment: Community Trends and Cooperative Interventions

Multidisciplinary collaboration using independent coursework and clinical knowledge/skills to assess the fitness needs of select communities of urban elderly. Students will design and implement appropriate exercises and health promotion activities within a residential environment and plan for continuity and long term provision of such services at the community level. 2 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR HP 722 Developing an Interdisciplinary Approach to the Health Management of Older Adults

Health management for older adults is a major issue in contemporary society. Policy, economics, organizational structure, and clinical care are intermingled in responding on societal, institutional, and clinical levels. This course will challenge the inquisitive and creative student to approach the health of the older adult by addressing these complex issues. It will focus on effective outcomes and understanding the range of roles professionals may adopt. It will provide the knowledge base and skill set necessary for interdisciplinary professional practice. Students and faculty from various disciplines will utilize a case study approach as the primary teaching model. This course is held off-campus at Harvard Medical School. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 737 Instrumentation for Analysis of Motion

Prereq: familiarity with Windows and biomechanic analysis of movement, or consent of instructor. Instruction in the calibration, application, and maintenance of movement analysis instrumentation including computer hardware, electromyography, OPTOTRAK kinematic analysis, force plate, and force transducer data collection systems. Students gain the ability to determine, set-up, perform, and direct data collection appropriate for human movement analysis. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 739 Software for Human Movement

Prereq: consent of instructor. Provides the student with skills in the use and application of common software applications used in the movement science field. Students are exposed to basic elements of software design and programs, and gain experience using data collection, mathematical and signal processing software, and mechanical system modeling software. Students complete programming project(s) and an assignment relevant to their particular research needs in each of the software applications covered in the course. 4 cr, Summer Term 1

SAR HP 741 Time-Series Analysis in Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences

Prereq: consent of instructor. The ability to understand, choose, and implement the proper time-series analysis techniques to answer specific movement science questions and to evaluate interrupted time-series experiments is of critical importance in movement and rehabilitation sciences. Through readings and programming assignments, students learn theoretical background, advantages and disadvantages of various techniques, and application of common time-series analysis techniques in both frequency and time domains. More advanced techniques including time-frequency analyses, ARIMA models, wavelet, and neural network approaches to time-series analysis are covered as well. Knowledge of human movement research and basic MatLab programming skills are recommended. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 763 Advanced Topics in Research

This seminar includes discussions on the history of Western scientific method; designs and analyses for intervention studies in rehabilitation; analyses of outcomes research in rehabilitation, and other topics for advanced research study. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 764 Motor Learning and Clinical Implications

Presentation and discussion of literature relevant to motor-learning theory. Incorporation and clinical application of motor-learning principles for rehabilitation professions. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HP 770 Health Care Management II

Prereq: SAR HP 650. This course includes organizational management theory and principles and includes quantitative analysis of health care problems. The issues of supervision, quality assurance, and marketing are explored in a case-based format. This course also introduces the concepts of human resources and quality assurance including productivity, contracts, and ethical/legal issues as they relate to rehabilitation management. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HP 771 Foundations of Motor Control

Survey of studies on motor control from fields of neurophysiology, psychology, and development. The implications of basic research findings for therapeutic approaches to problems of motor control. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 782 Advanced Human Movement

Prereq: SAR HP 565 and HP 771, or consent of instructor. This seminar course includes advanced biomechanics, coordination dynamics, and perception-action coupling as they apply to typical and atypical human movement and rehabilitation. Presents the constraints and interrelationship among constraints to human movement that arise from dynamical processes as they relate to development, aging, and learning. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 784 Dynamics of Movement Disorders

Introduces the relevant concepts in the ecological and dynamical approaches to perception and action and applies these concepts to rehabilitation practice through an understanding of the abnormal organization of disordered movement classification and treatment. Demonstrates the practical relevance of these approaches and supports the theories of rehabilitation practice. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HP 791 Clinical Education Experience

Prereq: successful completion of AT 505 and first-year PT courses. This is a clinical experience that combines the practices of athletic training and physical therapy. 0 cr, (Fee of 1 cr) 2nd sem. AT/DPT students only.

SAR HP 804 Practicum: Teaching in the Health Professions

Prereq: SAR RS 790 or consent of instructor. Supervised academic teaching in the health professions. Development and implementation of a teaching unit. Critique of teaching styles. Development of a teaching portfolio. 1–2 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR HP 807 Practicum: Sports Physical Therapy

Prereq: consent of instructor. Provides on-site practical experience in sports physical therapy. Possible sites include collegiate training rooms, emergency rooms, and sports medicine centers. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR HP 808 Practicum: Pediatrics

Experience in pediatric clinical setting related to area of interest. Practicum includes learning and practice of advanced evaluation and treatment techniques or in-depth study of growth and development. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR HP 810 Practicum: Clinical Practice

Prereq: consent of instructor. Experience with an environment and population in which the student has interest: selected community agency, program, hospital, or other institution. Work planned to meet interests of individual student and supplemented by tutorial and/or seminar sessions. 2 cr, either sem.

SAR HP 811 Practicum: Neurology

Prereq: consent of instructor. Experience in a clinical setting related to area of interest. Practicum includes planned activities in advanced evaluation, treatment, or program planning related to therapeutic intervention with neurological dysfunction. 2 cr, either sem.

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SAR HP 870 Theory and Research in Health, Adaptation, and Disability

Seminar on the nature, sources, and uses of theory in practice professions; critical examination of research-generated knowledge relevant to health and rehabilitation sciences. 2 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR HP 891 Research Seminar

Discussion of issues in clinical research design and analysis. 1–2 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR HP 901 Directed Study

Prereq: approval of instructor and director of student’s program. Work on special project under supervision of faculty member. 1–6 cr, either sem.

SAR HP 905 Directed Research: MS

Prereq: SAR OT 904 (OT students only) and CAS MA 614. Professionally significant research study, resulting in thesis presented in full length or journal article format. Thesis should be an independent project incorporating rigorous application of scientific inquiry and writing skills. See degree requirements for specific programs. 1–6 cr, either sem.

SAR HP 999 Continuing Study

For degree students not enrolled in coursework. Allows use of the University library and certain other resources. Maintains student as a degree candidate. 0 cr, either sem.

SAR HS 500 Food Science

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 551, CAS BI 114 or CAS BI 311 and CAS CH 172 or CAS CH 204. An in-depth didactic and laboratory treatment of the physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, fibers, proteins, and fats. Other related topics include food safety and preservation, culinary techniques, food regulations and standards, future directions in food technology, and subjective evaluation of food. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 510 Management of Food Service Systems

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 500, SMG SM 299. The management of a food service as a system is the basis of this course. The human, physical, and operational resources required to obtain the objectives of the system, as well as the processes required to transform them into product will be discussed. The role of the many factors that influence the system, i.e., government regulations, management, and past performance, will be covered. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 520 Applications of Food Service Management

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 510. This course provides students with the opportunity to observe all aspects of a variety of food service operations. Students prepare a detailed plan for a food service organization. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 542 Exercise Physiology

Prereq: human physiology or consent of instructor. Application of physiological principles under different exercise conditions. Integration of the body systems in performance of exercise, work, and sports; immediate and long-range effects of these activities on the body. 4 cr, either sem. & Summer Term 1

SAR HS 543 Advanced Exercise Physiology

Prereq: introductory course in exercise physiology and consent of instructor. Advanced course in the physiology of exercise. Emphasis on the regulatory mechanisms mediating the acute response to exercise and the adaptive response to chronic exercise. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 545 Exercise Physiology for Special Populations

Prereq: SAR HS 342/542. Exercise plays an important role in the treatment and rehabilitation of people coping with illness, disease, and disability. Course examines the physiological responses of individuals with various disabilities to exercise and physical activity. Explores how clinicians and researchers use exercise to evaluate fitness, facilitate rehabilitation, categorize the disability, and subsequently prescribe exercise training for these individuals. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 550 Neural Systems

Prereq: one or more courses in basic neuroscience. Exploration of mechanisms of signal transduction, communication, and integration in the nervous system. The approach is multidisciplinary, drawing upon fundamental concepts of the neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and physiology of the nervous system. Lectures focus on patterns of processing in unimodal sensory, polymodal, motor, and limbic cortices. Methods used to investigate the nervous system are described and illustrated to facilitate comprehension of the current literature. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 551 Human Nutrition Science

Prereq: CAS BI 105 or 108. An introduction to the science of nutrition. Basic information regarding carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals is presented. Issues such as eating disorders, the role of diet in the development of chronic diseases, and diet and exercise are reviewed. The development and practical implementation of current dietary advice is discussed. A critical approach to the evaluation of scientific data is emphasized. 4 cr, either sem.

SAR HS 561 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Prereq: SAR HS 551 and CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315. This course focuses on the changing nutritional requirements from infancy to childhood and adolescence and throughout the geriatric years. Nutritional needs specific to pregnancy and lactation will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on understanding the behavioral, socioeconomic, and cultural factors associated with meeting nutrition requirements throughout the life span. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 566 Community Nutrition

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 561. This course will cover the influence of socioeconomic status and cultural and psychological factors on food choice. Students will learn how to target populations for nutrition intervention and perform a needs assessment. Federal, state, and local assistance programs will be reviewed. Principles related to nutrition education, program planning, and outcome evaluations will be discussed in this course. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 567 Research Methods in Nutrition

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 384 and CAS PS 211 or CAS MA 113. This course will provide students with information on methods used to assess the relationship of diet and disease in clinical studies. This course will include didactic lectures on currently used methodologies, field trips to a general clinical research center in the Boston area, and hands-on experience with dietary assessment and anthropometrics measurements. Lectures will be supplemented with class discussions on peer-reviewed articles relevant to the methodologies covered. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 570 Neuropathology

Prereq: SAR HS 369, HS 370, and consent of instructor. Review of the functional neuroanatomy of the central nervous system; integrative approach to trauma, disease, and development deficits as they may affect the central nervous system. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 575 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

Prereq: SAR HS 342 or consent of instructor. An overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during normal and pathological conditions. Exercise and other stress in the precipitation, detection, prevention, and rehabilitation of abnormal states. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 577 Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Function

Coreq: SAR HS 342. The theory and practice in laboratory methods for evaluating the functional capacities and diagnosing pathological conditions of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Emphasis on noninvasive assessment techniques such as health and fitness screening, graded exercise testing, basic exercise electrocardiology, and exercise prescription. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 581 Gross Human Anatomy

Prereq: CAS BI 105, BI 106, or equivalent, and graduate standing. Regional approach to the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and circulatory systems of the human body. Laboratories reinforce the lectures by a study of osteology, prosected cadavers, and live anatomy palpations. 4 cr, either sem. & Summer Term 1

SAR HS 582 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

Prereq: SAR HS 581. Lecture and laboratory related to the detailed study of the development, morphology, internal configuration, functions, and pathological deficits of the central nervous system in humans. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 584 Medical Nutrition Therapy I

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 561. This course will cover the pathophysiology of diseases as they relate to nutrition care. Techniques of nutritional assessment will be taught and applied to the assessment of patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, disorders of the central nervous system, and pulmonary disorders. Documentation, interpretation of medical terminology, determination of special nutritional needs, and translation to menu and diet plans will be the focus of the course. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 585 Medical Nutrition Therapy II

Limited to nutrition majors, minors, or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 584. This course is a continuation of SAR HS 584. The metabolic response to trauma and stress as well as gastrointestinal disease, renal disease, cancer, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, and inborn errors of metabolism will be discussed. Use of parenteral and enteral nutrition will be covered. Diet and drug interactions as well as alternative medicine and herbal therapy will be discussed. Through the use of case studies, students will learn to apply their knowledge of nutrition care to the treatment of patients with various diseases. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 586 Applied Nutritional Care

Limited to nutrition majors. Prereq: SAR HS 585. This course provides a review of and an opportunity to implement all aspects of the nutritional care process. Through classroom discussion of case studies as well as experiences at in- and out-patient facilities, students will gain expertise in the provision of nutritional care. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 587 Cellular Exercise Physiology

Prereq: SAR HS 542. This class focuses on the metabolic physiology of muscle energy metabolism and muscle fatigue in humans. Human metabolic disorders are emphasized to highlight key issues relating to exercise performance. Neuromuscular and metabolic aspects of fatigue are studied in detail. Conventional systems exercise physiology is linked with muscle physiology. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 703 Field Experience in Nutrition

For students completing the DI for professional registration by the American Dietetic Association. 6 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR HS 704 Issues in Clinical Nutrition Practice

Series of lectures for students enrolled in the graduate nutrition program. Discussion of factors that impact the delivery of services, such as ethical issues, quality assurance, third-party payment, and the registration exam. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 710 Graduate Field Experience: Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Practical experience in a research laboratory, clinic, community or individual setting as appropriate. Variable cr, either sem. & Summer Term 1

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SAR HS 728 Functional Neuroanatomy

Detailed study of structure, internal configuration, and function of central nervous system in humans. Clinical neurological evaluations of actual case studies are used. Brain dissection and specially prepared microscopic slides are supplied for the study of the central nervous system. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 742 Childhood Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention

Limited to students in the graduate nutrition program or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 561. This course follows the concept of a basic life course approach in the development and prevention of chronic disease. Nutritional influences during pregnancy, lactation and childhood and their impact on the development of chronic disease will be discussed. Students will be expected to read and become familiar with the primary literature on the relation of early nutrition (fetal development, infancy, and childhood and adolescence) to adult disease. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 745 Seminar: Advanced Regional Anatomy

Prereq: course in human gross anatomy and consent of instructor. Ability to work constructively with little direct supervision required. Advanced integrated laboratory study of selected body regions, such as the upper extremity. Detailed dissection and identification by students of all structures within selected regions. 2–4 cr, either sem.

SAR HS 755 Readings in Neuroscience

Prereq: consent of instructor. Review of basic principles of neuroscience at an intermediate level, followed by readings and discussion on topics from the current neurosciences research. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 775 Advanced Clinical Nutrition

Limited to students in the graduate nutrition program or consent of instructor. Prereq: SAR HS 584. Coreq: SAR HS 585. Focuses on the clinical application of advances in basic nutritional science in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Assessment of nutritional status, body composition, and energy metabolism is discussed. Students are expected to integrate basic knowledge of pathophysiology, biochemistry, and metabolism in the application of nutrition therapy and review of current literature. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 776 Nutritional Epidemiology

Prereq: SPH BS 703, SAR HS 551. In this course, the epidemiologic methodology for investigating the role of nutrition in long-term health and the epidemiologic evidence relating diet, anthropometry, and physical activity to heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases will be reviewed. The methodological issues covered will include dietary and nutritional assessment, study design, and interpretation of research findings. Students will participate in a critical review of published studies in this area. Students completing this course will understand the principles of nutritional epidemiology and be able to apply them in reading the literature and participating in research. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 783 Metabolic Regulation

Prereq: college-level course in biochemistry. Metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, as well as the regulation of these processes during various physiologic states are examined. Application of these principles to current topics in nutrition and exercise is discussed. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 785 Research in Clinical Nutrition

For students enrolled in the graduate nutrition program. Prereq: SPH BS 703. Topics covered relate to the preparation of a National Institutes of Health grant proposal and include formulation of a hypothesis, selection of an appropriate research design and statistical analysis, ethical issues, and budget issues. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR HS 789 Theory and Practice of Clinical Counseling

For students enrolled in the graduate nutrition program. Lectures and supervised individual and group counseling experience. Focus is on appropriate skills for interviewing, stimulating behavior change, and conveying information. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR HS 791 Directed Study and Research

For MS students conducting research projects, including thesis work, under faculty guidance. Variable cr, either sem. or Summer Term 1 and 2

SAR HS 793 Scholarly Paper in Applied Anatomy & Physiology

The student, in consultation with their advisor, is responsible for writing a scholarly paper to fulfill the requirements of the non-thesis MS in Applied Anatomy & Physiology. The form of paper will be selected from among the following options: a) data-based research project, b) expanded literature review, or c) project/program development. Variable cr, either sem. or Summer.

SAR HS 795 Directed Teaching

Graduate students teach under the direction and guidance of departmental faculty. Teaching experiences can be arranged for participation in health sciences courses offered by the department or in courses outside the department. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR HS 811 Practicum: Nutrition

Structured learning experience for graduate nutrition students. Placement sites include in- and outpatient facilities, adult and pediatric hospitals, public health agencies, private agencies, newsletter publishers, and long-term care facilities. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR HS 901 Directed Study and Research

For doctoral students conducting independent research projects with faculty guidance. Variable cr, either sem. or Summer Term 1 and 2

SAR HS 905 Dissertation Research

For doctoral students conducting dissertation work under guidance of faculty member. Variable cr, either sem. or Summer Term 1 and 2

SAR OT 317 Professional Preparation Seminar for Occupational Therapy

Preparation for the OT graduate professional program through participation in a practicum experience and critical discussion. Emphasis on developing independent and reflective learning, critical reasoning skills, and professional behaviors required for effective participation in graduate-level curriculum. Students will examine key issues in health and disability, culture, and values as they influence occupational therapy practice. Includes both a seminar and practicum component. Junior students in the BS/MSOT program only. 4 cr, either sem.

SAR OT 500 Integrative Seminar I and LIFW

This is the first in a four-seminar sequence. It is designed to develop and enhance clinical observation and reasoning by integrating knowledge and skills from previous educational and work experiences and from concurrent OT courses with weekly fieldwork experiences. This seminar focuses on reasoning related to topics including professional socialization, ethical practice, group dynamics, analysis and adaptation of activities, occupational performance across the life course, client-centered and evidence-based practice, as they relate to working with persons and populations of all ages in a variety of OT practice contexts. The professional portfolio is introduced. Self-directed and collaborative learning, class participation, and reflective journaling are essential aspects of this seminar. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 501 Integrative Seminar II and LIFW

Prereq: SAR OT 500. This is the second in a four-seminar sequence designed to develop and enhance clinical reasoning processes by integrating knowledge and skills from previous educational and work experiences and from concurrent OT courses with weekly fieldwork experiences. This seminar focuses on reasoning related to therapeutic rapport and communication; theories of learning and behavior change; the assessment, intervention and documentation process; use of theory and research evidence in practice; and other professional topics and issues as they relate to working with persons and populations of all ages in a variety of OT practice contexts. Self-directed and collaborative learning, class participation, reflective journaling, problem-based case studies, and ongoing development of a professional portfolio are essential aspects of this seminar. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 502 Integrative Seminar III and LIFW

Prereq: SAR OT 501, Coreq: OT 538, OT 563, OT 564, MSOT II standing. This is the third course in a sequence designed to develop clinical reasoning by integrating course-related knowledge with weekly fieldwork experiences. The course uses problem-based case scenarios and fieldwork experiences to practice reasoning about evaluation and intervention for persons of all ages with a variety of disabling conditions. Students apply client-centered, occupation and evidence-based practice concepts to their evaluation and intervention plans. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 504 Practicum: Teaching in the Health Professions

Prereq: OT 524, MSOT II standing. Supervised academic teaching in the health professions. Variable cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 513 Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation

Prereq: MSOT students only. This course introduces students to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain of practice. Students will learn the skills of activity analysis, grading, and adaptation of activities. They will also develop skills to assess the environment for physical barriers to occupation. Students will examine the historical roots of occupational therapy, the changes the profession has experienced over the century, and the impact on occupational therapy practice over the years. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 520 Evidence-Based OT Practice I

Prereq: basic statistics. The first course in a sequence designed to develop knowledge and skills for using scientific evidence in clinical decision-making. The course focuses particularly on analysis and application of descriptive, relational, and qualitative research evidence. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 524 The Occupational Therapy Process with Individual Clients

Prereq: SAR OT 500, OT 513, OT 529. This course introduces students to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Process of intervention. Through collaborative learning, students will experience the process of evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, and discharge for occupation-based, wellness interventions. Students will learn to administer the COPM, support their interventions with evidence, practice interviewing and therapeutic use of self, and develop clinical reasoning skills related to OT practice. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 526 Functional Movement: Analysis and Assessment

Prereq or coreq: SAR HS 581 or equivalent. This course examines changes in gross and fine movement skills across the life course and the relation of these changes to occupational performance. In addition, students learn biomechanical principles and their application to functional activities including seating, transfers, and mobility. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 529 Occupation Across the Life Course

This course examines current theory and research related to development of human occupation throughout the life course. Performance of activities of daily living, work/education, play/leisure, and social participation especially as potentially affected by disease, injury, or other disorder, will serve as an organizing framework. Students are required to observe, interpret, and describe occupational function, and apply occupational therapy theories and constructs to understand human occupation. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 530 Occupation-Based Practice with Groups

Prereq: SAR OT 524. This is a capstone course in the integrative seminar sequence. Students engage in an intensive group leadership practicum by co-leading an occupational therapy group in a community setting. Students practice documentation of assessments, plans, interventions, and outcomes of their co-led group. Current group theories, intervention methods, and leadership considerations for occupational therapy practice are examined. Small group supervision sections provide a forum for integrating occupational therapy philosophy, theory, and practice with various client populations in a variety of service delivery settings. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

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SAR OT 538 Assistive Technology

Prereq: SAR OT 501, OT 513, OT 524. This course provides a lecture- and laboratory-based introduction to the use of assistive technologies and related issues, such as funding and legislation. It is designed to provide a basic understanding of various types of technologies, user populations, and environments. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 562 Processes of Assessment and Change (PAC) I: Learning and Behavior Change

Prereq: SAR HS 581. Coreq: HS 582. This first course in a five-course sequence examines theories of skill learning and behavior change that underlie current practice and the impact of specific clinical conditions on learning. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 563 Processes of Assessment and Change (PAC) II

Prereq: SAR OT 501, OT 513, OT 524, OT 529, OT 562. Coreq: OT 564, OT 503. This course is the second of the core courses in the PAC series. It is designed to be taken concurrently with two complementary courses: OT 564 PAC III: Skills and OT 502 Integrative Seminar/LIFW III. PAC II provides students the knowledge and resources needed for effective clinical reasoning about occupation-based assessment and intervention for individuals living with long-term conditions. Content focuses on enhancing performance of meaningful occupations (e.g., ADL/IADLs, work, education, play, leisure, and social participation) through compensatory and adaptive approaches. Topics include models and theories of practice, practice environments, clinical conditions and disorders, healthcare regulations and policies, research evidence, community resources supporting practice, and interdisciplinary practitioner roles. Classes consist primarily of lectures, group discussions, audiovisual presentations, and case study discussions. Considerable self-directed learning is expected. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 564 Processes of Assessment and Change (PAC) III

SAR OT 565 Processes of Assessment and Change (PAC) IV

SAR OT 566 Processes of Assessment and Change (PAC) V

Prereq: SAR OT 501, OT 564. This companion course to OT 565 PAC IV continues to build specific skills of assessment and intervention to support occupational performance in the areas of productivity, self-care, and play/leisure across the life course. The content focuses on OT practice for persons whose conditions may benefit from a combination of remedial and adaptive interventions. Topics include models and theories of practice, practice environments, clinical conditions and disorders, healthcare regulations and policies, and research evidence. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 570 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy

SAR OT 590 Field Experience Fee

Registration required for all students in the semester prior to the start of their off-campus field experiences. Fee equal to the cost of 2 credits. A seminar is presented spring semester for students completing didactic coursework. Topics include supervision issues, fieldwork experience responsibilities, and information on certification, licensure, and the job search. 0 cr, either sem.

SAR OT 593 Level II Field Experience 1

Prereq: completion of MSOT academic program. Full-time, on-site clinical experience. 0 cr, either sem.

SAR OT 594 Level II Field Experience 2

Prereq: completion of MSOT academic program. Full-time, on-site clinical experience. 0 cr, either sem.

SAR OT 595 Level II Elective Field Experience

Prereq: completion of MSOT academic program. Optional (via petition) full-time, on-site clinical experience. 0 cr, either sem.

SAR OT 620 Evidence-Based OT Practice II

Prereq: SAR OT 520. This second course in the evidence-based practice sequence focuses on critical analysis of research on intervention effectiveness. Students examine issues of internal, external, and statistical validity as they relate to the appropriate use of evidence for clinical decision-making. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 621 Evidence-Based OT Practice III

Prereq: SAR OT 520, OT 620. This is the third course in a sequence that develops skills and knowledge for evidence-based occupational therapy practice. The course focuses on designing and conducting program evaluations and systematic examination of outcomes from one’s individual practice. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 713 Developmental Disabilities I: Evaluation, Assessment, Families, and Systems

This interdisciplinary course addresses issues relevant to professionals who work with people with developmental disabilities, their families, and the human service system. Understanding the professional’s role in diagnosing, evaluating, and assessing children who have developmental disabilities or who are at high risk of acquiring them will be the emphasis for the first half of the semester. Specific discussions of families and services will highlight the second half of the term. This course is offered in collaboration with six area universities and colleges and meets off-campus at the Children’s Hospital. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR OT 714 Developmental Disabilities II: Values, Policy, and Change

This course focuses on the community, system, and leadership components of developmental disabilities and is based on values of enhancing the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. Issues of systems change and policy implications are stressed while understanding disabilities from the persons’ and families’ perspective are maintained. This course is offered in collaboration with six area universities and colleges and meets off-campus at the Children’s Hospital. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR OT 736 Independent Study

Prereq: consent of supervising instructor and director of the program. Individually supervised study for advanced student wishing to pursue a specialized area of interest in occupational therapy. 1–2 cr, either sem.

SAR OT 904 Thesis Proposal Development

Prereq: SAR OT 620, consent of instructor. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, the student develops a written research proposal. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 511 Cardiopulmonary System I

Prereq: SAR HS 369/581, SAR PT 515, PT 520. PT students only. Emphasizes the acute medical and surgical management of adult and pediatric patients with abnormal cardiopulmonary function. Emphasis is on appropriate evidence-based assessment and physical therapy intervention. Lab included. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 512 Cardiopulmonary System II

Prereq: SAR PT 511, PT 521, HP 531; PT students only. This course delineates the role of the physical therapist in the rehabilitation of individuals with chronic cardiac, pulmonary, and peripheral vascular dysfunction. Emphasis is on the evidence-based assessment of functional capacity and treatment through the use of physical conditioning, patient education, risk factor modification, and psychosocial support. Also includes wound care, diabetes, and prosthetic management for those whose disease has led to amputation. Lab included. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 515 Physical Therapy Examination

Prereq: HS 369 or HS 581. Coreq: SAR PT 520; PT students only. Emphasizes development of a problem-solving approach to the performance of a physical therapy examination. Selected examination skills common across content areas of physical therapy will be covered. Lab included. 4 cr, Summer Term 2

SAR PT 520 Functional Anatomy

Prereq: SAR HS 369 or HS 581. Principles of biomechanics, muscle physiology, and joint structure that govern normal function are examined and applied in the study of the joints of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine. Both normal and pathological joint functions are covered, as well as principles of gait. 4 cr, Summer Term 2

SAR PT 521 Musculoskeletal System I

Prereq: SAR PT 520, PT 515. Building on principles learned in Functional Anatomy and Physical Therapy Examination, this is the first in a series of three courses that focuses on evidence-based physical therapy management of musculoskeletal disorders throughout the life span. Further development of skills and additional foundational concepts and techniques are taught with emphasis on the upper extremities. Physical Therapy students only. 6 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 522 Musculoskeletal System II

Prereq: SAR PT 521. This is the second in a series of three courses that focuses on evidence-based physical therapy management of musculoskeletal disorders throughout the life span. Building on skills learned in PT 521 and other foundational courses, emphasis is given to management of problems found in the lower extremities. Physical Therapy students only. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 550 Scientific Basis of Human Movement

Prereq: SAR PT 520 and SAR PT 515. An organizing framework is provided for the three content areas of physical therapy —cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neurological. The framework includes dynamic systems theory and a constraints perspective on sensorimotor control and coordination in human movement. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 551 Neuroscience for Physical Therapy Students

Prereq: SAR HS 569/581, SAR PT 515, PT 520. An introduction to neural systems with special emphasis on those systems appropriate to physical therapy rehabilitation. Basic neuroanatomy/neurophysiology is presented with a discussion of issues that have clinical relevance. Topics include cranial and peripheral nerves; brainstem, midbrain, and cortical anatomy; vascular brain anatomy; cellular neurophysiology; basic neuromuscular physiology; spinal reflexes; basic control systems applied to neural systems including segmental, oculomotor, and postural control systems; and an introduction to neuroimaging and neural plasticity. Physical Therapy students only. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 555 Integrated Clinical Experience

Prereq: SAR PT 520, PT 515. PT students only. This is the first of two courses that integrates didactic content with the application of knowledge and skills in the clinical setting. Students will participate in structured learning experiences within the clinical setting one day per week, under the direct supervision of a Clinical Instructor. In addition to clinical application of knowledge, the focus will be on the professional role and responsibilities of a PT. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 565 Integrated Clinical Experience II

Prereq: SAR PT 555. DPT students only. This is the second of two courses designed to integrate didactic content with clinical application. Students are supervised by Clinical Instructors. The focus of this one-day-per-week experience will be on the process of clinical decision making and optimizing physical therapy services in a constrained system. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 610 Health Promotion and Wellness

PT students only. The physical therapist’s role in the prevention of disease and disability is taught; including program development, assessment, and community organization. Current evidence emphasized. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 623 Musculoskeletal System III

Prereq: SAR PT 522, PT 532, PT 791 or HP 791. This is the third course in a series that focuses on evidence-based physical therapy management of musculoskeletal disorders throughout the life span. Emphasis is on the application of skills learned in PT 521 & 522 to the spine and temporomandibular joints. Ergonomic issues and women’s health issues are addressed. Lab included. 6 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 633 Clinical Medicine III

PT students only. This course is designed to expose physical therapy students to the medical and surgical management of common pathologies of the neurological system. Discussions will center on the following: etiology, pathology, clinical examination, medical management, and prognosis of neurological conditions and link these to the practice of physical therapy. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 634 Diagnostic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals

Diagnostic procedures are taught including the examination of imaging techniques such as radiography, ultrasound, and MRI as they apply to the practice of physical therapy. Diagnostic use of electromyography, electrocardiograms, and other laboratory tests are included. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 652 Neurological System I

PT students only. Prereq: SAR PT 551 and PT 791 or HP 791. Principles of neuromuscular function are applied to central nervous system disorders which may occur throughout the life span, including assessment and treatment of altered parameters of sensory motor and neuromuscular control. Emphasis in this semester is on evidence-based examination, but treatment planning, implementation, and reassessment considerations are also included. Different therapeutic approaches are compared and contrasted with the goal of developing an integrated model for evaluation and treatment. Lab included. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 653 Neurological System II

PT students only. Prereq: SAR PT 652 and PT 692. Principles of neuromuscular function are applied to evidence-based evaluation for patients with acute and chronic neuromuscular dysfunction that may follow developmental deficits, disease, or trauma. Integrated approaches to treatment planning, implementation, and reassessment are emphasized. Patient management issues are expanded to include orthotic prescription, adaptive equipment (including wheelchair prescription and adaptive seating), and modification of architectural barriers. 6 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 663 Directed Research

Research project implemented under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. By petition only. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR PT 690 Independent Study in Physical Therapy

PT students only. Work on special project developed by contract and conducted under supervision of a faculty member. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR PT 720 Educational Theory and Practice

PT students only. This course focuses on positively influencing the outcomes of the instructional process through effective teaching techniques and strategies. Students are introduced to the principles of teaching and learning and the dynamics of teacher effectiveness as it relates to the physical therapist’s role of caregiver, educator, consultant, and collaborator. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR PT 756 Pediatrics

PT students only. Fundamental concepts of pediatric physical therapy practice; assimilation of examination and intervention strategies for a broad range of pediatric populations. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 773 Comprehensive Clinical Reasoning

PT students only. Prereq: SAR PT 792. Students manage complex cases as part of an interdisciplinary team from initial entry into the health-care system until discharge in an evidence-based manner. All surrounding health-care issues—such as use of community services, managed care, DRGs, and hospice- and home-health patient care management—are discussed in a problem-based learning format. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 780 Academic Practicum

Prereq: SAR PT 792. PT students only. Students are provided an opportunity to apply and enhance knowledge and skills by completing in-depth experience in one of the following areas: education, clinical research, or health care management. Students collaborate with a mentor to design and implement the practicum. 2–4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR PT 791 Clinical Education Experience D1

Prereq: successful completion of first year PT curriculum. This is the first of three full-time clinical education experiences. The focus is on the development of basic skills in patient management including the ability to screen patients effectively, perform a basic physical therapy examination, evaluate findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes, design a physical therapy plan of care, and perform physical therapy interventions. Students will be introduced to other roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist and will be expected to practice safely, present self in a professional manner and communicate with tact and diplomacy in all interactions. 0 cr, 2nd sem. (Fee of one credit.)

SAR PT 792 Clinical Education Experience D2

Prereq: SAR PT 791 and second year PT curriculum. This is the second of three full-time clinical experiences. In addition to the refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes developed in Clinical Education Experience 791, the focus of this experience will be on the development of the professional self and the roles of educator, consultant, and collaborator. 0 cr, 2nd sem. (Fee of one credit.)

SAR PT 793 Clinical Education Internship

Prereq: completion of all academic coursework of the PT curriculum. The internship experience is the culminating clinical education experience. It provides the opportunity for students to focus on complex patient-centered responsibilities such as case management and health promotion/disease prevention as well as the personal and professional attributes in preparation for entry-level practice. The structure of the internship is flexible to allow for individualized programs. 6 months in duration. 2nd sem. (Fee of two credits.)

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SAR PT 795 Remedial Clinical Experience

Specially designed and supervised clinical education experience for remediation of clinical practice problems. Development of specific, individualized objectives and evaluation. 1 cr, either sem.

SAR RC 601 Philosophy and Principles of Rehabilitation

Introduction to comprehensive rehabilitation; its history and development as a philosophical process and professional area. Roles and functions of the various disciplines, their interaction and coordination. Relations with community, government, and industry. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 602 Case Management

Prereq: enrollment in SAR RC 706. Increases counselor’s repertoire of helping skills to effectively identify and access community resources. Focus on problem-solving and decision-making skills, resource development skills, and client skill development. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 603 Medical Orientation to Rehabilitation

For prospective rehabilitation counselors, mental health workers, and other related health personnel. Appraisal of medical aspects in rehabilitation; nature, cause, treatment, limitations, prognosis of most common disabilities; medical terminology; role of the medical specialties. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 604 Career Development and Job Placement

Principles and methods in vocational counseling and job placement of persons with disabilities. Development of individual strategies to obtain specific occupational-educational goals. Uses of occupational information in counseling and placement. Theories of occupational behavior and analysis. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 605 Psychological and Social Aspects of Physical Disability

A study of the concepts involved in understanding psychosocial aspects of physical disability and related losses with a view to comprehensive rehabilitation. An investigation of cultural, social, personal, pathology-related, familial, and sexual factors. Lecture, group discussions, and guest speakers. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 606 Rehabilitation of Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities

Basic facts, concepts, and principles underlying the practice of psychiatric rehabilitation. Emphasis on empowerment of people with psychiatric disabilities and increasing their strengths by unique psychiatric rehabilitation assessment techniques and rehabilitation programs. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 607 Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Treatment and Rehabilitation

Provides students with an overview of substance abuse focusing upon issues and policies that relate to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Class format is a combination of lecture, media, group discussion, and case presentations. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 610 Vocational Evaluation

Administer and interpret various vocational evaluation tests and procedures to promote vocational/career exploration and decision making for individuals with disabilities. Includes diagnostic interviewing, psychometric tests, performance tools, work samples, situational assessment, and vocational evaluation planning. Emphasis is on application in public and private rehabilitation as well as in special education settings. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 611 Illness and Disability: The Role of the Family in Treatment and Rehabilitation

Presents an overview of working with families that are experiencing a disability. Focus is upon the effective utilization of family members in the treatment and rehabilitation process. Class format is a combination of lectures and media and case presentations. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 616 Disability Management in Rehabilitation

Implementing disability management within industry to reduce personal and economic costs of injury and disability. Strategies to develop and implement return-to-work plans at the work site. Role and function of disability management coordination in job analysis. Job modification and coordination with various stakeholders. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 620 Evidence-Based Practice

Explores the research and literature on the trends, development, and issues related to evidence-based practice in the rehabilitation process. 2–4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 703 Topical Seminar: Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Provides the student with an integrated perspective on the mental health field and the rehabilitation of people who have psychiatric disabilities. Current issues that arise in interdisciplinary mental health settings are explored. Open to graduate students in rehabilitation counseling and other professional disciplines who have an interest in working with people who have psychiatric disabilities. 2–4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 704 Psychiatric Rehabilitation I

Prereq or coreq: SAR RC 706/707. Provides the student with knowledge and expertise in the process of the first part of a psychiatric rehabilitation diagnosis. The skills of assessing rehabilitation readiness and setting an overall rehabilitation goal are the primary areas covered in this seminar. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 705 Psychiatric Rehabilitation II

Prereq: SAR RC 704. Provides the student with knowledge and expertise in the process of the second part of a psychiatric rehabilitation diagnosis. The skills of conducting a functional assessment and rehabilitation planning are the primary areas covered in this seminar. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 706, 707 Rehabilitation Counseling Practice I, II

Degree students only. Supervised placement in approved rehabilitation facility agency for two or three days, 16 hours, per week. Three hours class time per week. Systematic training process in small-group setting to improve student’s interpersonal or human relations skills. 4 cr each, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR RC 714 Psychiatric Rehabilitation III

Prereq: SAR RC 705. Provides the student with knowledge and expertise in the process of psychiatric rehabilitation interventions. The skills of direct skills teaching and skills programming are the primary areas covered in this seminar. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RC 715 Psychiatric Rehabilitation IV

Prereq: SAR RC 714. Provides the student with knowledge and expertise in the process of the integration of the entire psychiatric rehabilitation process. The skills of assessing rehabilitation readiness, setting an overall rehabilitation goal, conducting a functional assessment and rehabilitation planning, direct skills teaching, and skills programming are the primary areas covered in this seminar. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RC 801, 802 Rehabilitation Counseling Practice III, IV

Prereq: SAR RC 707. Group supervision for advanced rehabilitation counseling and attendant duties. Focus on continuing case presentations with emphasis on the unfolding process of counseling. Three days, 24 hours, per week practicum at an approved site. 4 cr each, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR RC 900 Independent Study: Rehabilitation Counseling

Approval of instructor and advisor required. Work on special project under supervision of faculty member. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR RC 902 Supervision in Rehabilitation Counseling

Prereq or coreq: SAR RC 908. For advanced doctoral students in rehabilitation counseling. The supervision of rehabilitation counseling in theory, process, and practice. Includes assuming direct supervisory responsibility. Limited enrollment. 4 cr, either sem.

SAR RC 907 Seminar: Rehabilitation Issues

RC doctoral students only. Current national and international issues of importance in rehabilitation and rehabilitation counseling. Limited enrollment. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR RS 650 Philosophy of Science

This course serves as an introduction into philosophy of science and ethics. The first three lectures will focus on the different perspectives in the organism-environment relationship; mind-body distinction and action will be discussed. These perspectives will be related to theories on the emergence of knowledge, conceptual frameworks in health and rehabilitation sciences and ethical reasoning. The goal is to facilitate the ability of the student to critically analyze the assumptions of theories and models in health and rehabilitation sciences. Format of sessions will be lecture, discussion, and presentation of assignments. Student presentations will be integrated into the topics presented. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR RS 750 Research Design

This course serves as an introduction into research designs relevant to rehabilitation science. The first four sessions will provide the background and framework for understanding the reasoning behind different research designs. The remaining sessions will focus on various categories of research designs, the types of research questions these designs address, and the types of data analyses that are appropriate to the designs. The course content will be integrated with the content students receive in the Philosophy of Science course. Format of sessions will be lecture, discussion, and experiential. Student assignments will be individualized to student areas of research interest. Student presentations will be integrated into the topics presented. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RS 790 Teaching Skills

This course will focus on the development of teaching skills applicable across a variety of settings. Students will learn the process of instructional design including developing a syllabus, course objectives, assessment instruments, and grading criteria. Students will also focus on developing teaching skills appropriate for the audience (students, peers, clients) and the type of setting (academic versus professional conference). Mechanisms to enhance both presentation and delivery of material will be emphasized. Opportunities to receive and provide feedback to others will be provided. A brief overview of education and instruction theories will be included. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR RS 890 Doctoral Seminar in Rehabilitation Sciences

This seminar offers an opportunity for discussion of topics of interest to doctoral-level students in the ScD program in Rehabilitation Sciences. Topics are selected by program faculty, in consultation with students. In addition to the core curriculum courses, all ScD students will enroll in the seminar for at least four semesters and will attend the seminar through their entire time in the ScD program. 1 cr, both sem.

SAR RS 900 First-Year Mentorship

For first-year students in the ScD program in Rehabilitation Sciences. 1–4 cr.

SAR RS 910 Directed Reading

For students working with a faculty member on a topic-specific literature review. 1–4 cr.

SAR RS 911 Directed Research

For students working with a faculty member on a research project other than the student’s final dissertation research. 1–4 cr.

SAR RS 920 Comprehensive Examination

For students in the ScD program in Rehabilitation Sciences who are working on the comprehensive examination. ½–1 cr.

SAR RS 930 Dissertation Proposal Development

Continuing registration for ScD students in Rehabilitation Sciences, used after passing the comprehensive exam and prior to beginning the final dissertation research. ½–1 cr.

SAR RS 940 Dissertation Research

Continuing registration for ScD students in Rehabilitation Sciences who are completing the dissertation. ½–1 cr.

SAR SH 505 Introduction to Phonological Disorders

Prereq: SAR SH 521. Overview of current models of normal phonological development. Introduction to phonological/articulation disorders including etiological factors, methods of analysis, assessment, and remediation approaches and procedures. 4 cr, 2nd sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 521 Phonetics

Application of International Phonetic Alphabet to sounds of American English. Detailed analysis of vowel and consonant sounds. Standards of pronunciation. Study and phonetic transcription of various American dialects and speech disorders. 2 cr, 2nd sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 522 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism

Anatomy and function of the structures involved in respiration, phonation, and articulation. Introduction to neuroanatomy and neural control of the production of speech. Overview of physiological phonetics. 4 cr, 1st sem. & Summer Term

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SAR SH 523 Introduction to Speech Science

Prereq: SAR SH 521. Lecture, laboratory, and demonstrations. Introduction to the basic physics of sound, including the decibel scale, spectral analysis, and sound resonance. Acoustic theory of speech production. Effects of contact on speech acoustics. Suprasegmental characteristics of speech production. Introduction to speech perception. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 524 Language Acquisition

Introduces current theories of normal language acquisition and traces the stages of normal language development from the prelinguistic period through the school-age years. 4 cr, 1st sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 531 Introduction to Communication Disorders

Introduction to various speech-language pathologies found across linguistically and culturally diverse populations. Characteristics underlying biological systems and methods for evaluating and treating them. Exploration of the professions of speech pathology and audiology. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 542 Aural Rehabilitation

Prereq: SAR SH 535/630. Theory and techniques of audiologic rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss. Covers current case management strategies, across clients of all ages. 4 cr, 1st sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 547 Introduction to the Clinical Process I

Speech-language pathology students only. Observation of clinical activities in conjunction with discussion of clinical issues. The clinical process and nature of the client-clinician relationship are stressed. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 630 Diagnostic Audiology

Requires both lecture and lab to cover hearing assessment through the use of pure-tone and speech audiometric techniques as well as the measurement of middle-ear function. The course also includes information about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, acoustics, and the effect of noise on hearing. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 650 Speech Pathology in Medical Settings

MS in Speech-Language Pathology students only. The goal of this seminar is to provide students in medical field placements with knowledge regarding service delivery models, reimbursement issues, documentation requirements, assessment approaches, goal setting, interdisciplinary team approaches, prioritizing treatment concerns, and discharge planning. Case study presentations and discussions will be generated from students’ field experiences. 1 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR SH 691 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Prereq: consent of instructor. History and theory of nonspeech communication. Survey of types of augmentative communication aids, techniques, and symbol systems including sign language, and traditional and nonstandard orthography. Speech, language, and communication assessment and intervention strategies for nonspeech communication modes. Funding and advocacy issues and procedures. 3 cr, 1st sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 700 Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

An introduction to the basic research designs, statistical analyses, and outcome measurement approaches in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 702 Public School Programming in Speech-Language Pathology

MS in Speech-Language Pathology students only. The goal of this seminar is to provide students in public school clinical placements with knowledge regarding school-related issues such as service delivery models, assessment approaches, classroom management skills, school curricula, governing laws and regulations, and the connections between speech/language and literacy. 1 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR SH 703 Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology: An Introductory Seminar

MS in Speech-Language Pathology students only. An introduction to the basic principles, theory, skills, and clinician characteristics necessary for counseling clients and their families. Emphasis is placed on developing self-awareness and clinical presence as foundations for insight into the client’s situation and choosing helpful responses. 1 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 708 Models of Language

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the structure of language and the processes that allow us to learn, comprehend, and produce our own language. Topics include the formation of a phonological repertoire, an early lexicon, a morphosyntactic system, and finally, the acquisition of pragmatic competence in childhood. In adulthood, the course reviews theories of lexical access and word production, sentence comprehension and production, types of inferences made in natural discourse, and phonological representation in the adult lexicon. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 720 Craniofacial Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. Ontogenetic, anatomic, and physiologic aspects of orofacial anomalies with an emphasis on cleft lip and palate. Issues involving a team approach to diagnosis and treatment including medical, surgical, prosthetic, and therapeutic procedures. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 721 Motor Speech Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. Review of pertinent neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Study of speech disorders as related to dysarthria and apraxia. Overview of cerebral palsy. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 727 Professional Topics Seminar

Prereq: consent of instructor. Topics vary each semester. 2 cr.

SAR SH 729 School-Age Language Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. Discuss the etiology, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of language disorders in school-age children. Particular emphasis is placed on disorders of reading, spelling, and written formulation. 3 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 731 Advanced Topics in Phonological Disorders

Prereq: SAR SH 505 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Study of current topics in phonological disorders in children and adolescents. Emphasis on applying pertinent research to analysis of cases. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 732 Fluency Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. Disorders of speech fluency. Theories, diagnosis, and approaches to modification of stuttering behavior. Analysis of cases and review of pertinent research. 2 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 733 Voice Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. Anatomical and physiological bases of voice production. Diagnosis and therapy for phonatory disorders in children and adults. Function of the team philosophy for speech pathologists in vocal rehabilitation. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 734 Acquired Cognitive Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. An introduction to the rehabilitation of individuals with acquired brain injury across the recovery continuum from acute care to post-acute rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. Primary focus is on the role of the speech-language pathologist and the knowledge and skills required for diagnosis and treatment of this population. Formal and informal assessment tools, treatment paradigms, function of the interdisciplinary team, prevention, advocacy, and strategies to address the needs of family members are presented. 2 cr, 2nd sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 735 Preschool Language Disorders

Prereq: consent of instructor. Discusses the characteristics and etiologies of preschool language disorders and the principles and methods of evaluation and treatment. 3 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 736 Aphasia

Prereq: consent of instructor. This course will cover current theories of language processing and of language breakdown subsequent to neuropathology. Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adults with aphasia will be covered. Students will learn how to analyze language disorders in relation to current theories using a variety of diagnostic instruments and how to use the results of this analysis to plan for therapy. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 737 Evaluation and Diagnosis in Speech Pathology

MS in speech-language pathology students only. Differential diagnosis in speech pathology. Review of pertinent research, interpretation of test results, and discussion of the implications of the diagnostic findings in a total rehabilitation process. 3 cr, 1st sem. & Summer Term 1

SAR SH 738 Dysphagia

Prereq: SAR SH 756, SH 737, and consent of instructor. An introduction to assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders. 3 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 739 Advanced Dysphagia

Prereq: SAR SH 738 and consent of instructor. Experience with the interpretation of videofluoroscopic evaluations of dysphagia. Specific disorders and etiologies in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia with an emphasis on research in normal and deviant swallowing function. 2 cr, Summer Term

SAR SH 740 Introduction to Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language

Prereq: successful completion of undergraduate preprofessional courses and consent of clinical faculty. Students are assigned to the Boston University Speech, Language, and Hearing Center for their first practicum experience. Clinical work is accompanied by regular meetings with the clinic staff. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to certification. 2 cr, 1st & 2nd sem.

SAR SH 741 Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language

Prereq: successful completion of SAR SH 740 and consent of clinical faculty. Students are assigned to their first field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Upon successful completion of SAR SH 737, students are assigned to the Boston University Speech, Language, and Hearing Center Diagnostic Team. Students may also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to certification. Variable cr, either sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 742 Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language

Prereq: successful completion of SAR SH 741 and Diagnostic Team where applicable, consent of clinical faculty. Students are assigned to their second field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Upon successful completion of SAR SH 737, students are assigned to the Diagnostic Team. Students may also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to certification. Variable cr, either sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 743 Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language

Prereq: successful completion of SAR SH 742 and diagnostic team and consent of clinical faculty. Students are assigned to their final field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Students may also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to certification. Variable cr, either sem. & Summer Term

SAR SH 748 Hearing Practicum I

Prereq: SAR SH 535, SAR SH 547 or equivalent, and consent of clinical faculty. Students conduct hearing screenings in the community under the supervision of an audiologist, including otoscopic examinations and immittance testing. 1 cr, either sem.

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SAR SH 751–754 Clinical Practicum: Audiology Hearing Testing

Differential diagnosis of hearing disorders. Methods involved in complete diagnostic audiology and liaison with medical personnel. Students may be assigned to one of several centers. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR SH 752 Hearing Practicum II

Prereq: SAR SH 748. Techniques and tools for working with hearing-impaired and deaf clients and their families, within the scope of practice of speech language pathology. Special emphasis on hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. 1 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 755 Speech Science

Prereq: consent of instructor. Topics in speech physiology selected from the areas of respiration, phonation, and articulation; introduction to physiological techniques; acoustic properties of speech; acoustic phonetics; introduction to laboratory practice with techniques used in the acoustic analysis of speech and speech perception. 2 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 756 Cognition and Neural Bases

Prereq: consent of instructor. This course will discuss features of neurological disease that are basic to the practice of speech-language pathology. These include essentials of cellular neurophysiology, gross neuroanatomy, cognitive neuropsychology, clinical neuropsychology, and clinical neurology. The course is intended to prepare students to understand the functional organization of the nervous system and the effects of neurological disease upon motor, sensory, and cognitive functions. 4 cr, 1st sem.

SAR SH 790 Comprehensive Examination

0 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 801–808 Seminar: Journal Review

A forum for review, criticism, evaluations, and discussion of the research and clinical audiology literature. Features student critiques of articles and books. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR SH 815 Speech Perception and Intelligibility

Properties of the speech waveform that convey information. Consideration of articulation theory, filtering and quantizing speech, speech quality, and effects of hearing loss on speech perception. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 835 Seminar: Aphasia Rehabilitation

Team approach to aphasia rehabilitation. Identification of rehabilitation team and each member’s role. Psychosocial adjustment and rehabilitation of language and communication in adult aphasia. Implications of recent research; emphasis on methods for language and communication training. 4 cr

SAR SH 845 Psychoacoustics

Prereq: SAR SH 535. Fundamental concepts in normal audition. Includes several of the following: the psychophysical basis of audition, sensitivity, acuity, masking, loudness, adaptation, binaural phenomena, and localization. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, 2nd sem.

SAR SH 846 Biophysics of the Hearing Mechanism

Survey of entire auditory mechanism from auricle to auditory cortex. Contribution of each anatomical section to audition. Mechanics, electrophysiology, and anatomy of the auditory mechanism in detail. (Offered alternate years.) 4 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 852, 853 Clinical Practicum: Aural Rehabilitation

Conservation and remediation of speech-language skills in clients with hearing impairment. Includes speech reading and auditory training. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR SH 890 Preliminary Examination

0 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 901 Independent Study in Speech Pathology and Audiology

Variable topics in speech and language pathology, language and learning disabilities, speech and hearing science, or audiology. Directed by appropriate faculty. Variable cr, either sem. & Summer Term 1

SAR SH 906 Internship Teaching

Assist in teaching speech/audiology courses. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR SH 941 Research Seminar: Speech and Hearing

Prereq: consent of instructor. Research methods and results of current research. Identification of areas of needed research. 4 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 942 Thesis Research

Tutorial conferences with appropriate faculty concerning development and completion of thesis project. Variable cr, either sem. & Summer Term 1 and 2

SAR SH 947 Auditory Research Project

Final project for students in the audiology clinical doctorate program. 2–8 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 948–951 Advanced Clinical Practicum: Audiology

Advanced clinical practicum in audiology for doctoral students. Variable cr, either sem.

SAR SH 962 Advanced Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language

Prereq: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and consent of student’s planning committee. Advanced clinical practicum in speech and language for CAGS and doctoral students. 4 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 964 Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology

Prereq: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and consent of student’s planning committee. Tutorial conferences with appropriate faculty concerning philosophies and methods of staff supervision, counseling, and staffing. 2–8 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 966 Clinical Internship: Speech and Language

Prereq: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and consent of student’s planning committee. Placement in associated facility for participation in selected clinical and/or research activities. 2–8 cr, either sem.

SAR SH 981 Dissertation Research

Tutorial conferences with appropriate faculty leading to completion of the doctoral dissertation. 2–8 cr, either sem. & Summer Term 1 and 2

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