College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
Course Descriptions
The academic credit allowed for each course is indicated at the end of the course description. Credit is based on total learning experience both in and out of the classroom.
Courses
Many Sargent College courses are open only to students currently matriculated in Sargent College, unless stamped approval has been received and/or consent of the instructor obtained. Students wishing to take a SAR course should check their eligibility with the SAR Academic Services Center.
The following key designates courses planned for special professional programs.
SAR AT Athletic Training
SAR HP Health Professions—interdisciplinary courses
SAR HS Health Sciences, Nutrition & Human Physiology
SAR OT Occupational Therapy
SAR PT Physical Therapy
SAR SH Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
SAR AT 205 Athletic Training (AT) Practicum I
AT or AT/DPT students only or consent of AT program director. Initial exposure to the role and skills of an athletic trainer. Includes certification in Emergency Cardiac Care. 1 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR AT 304 Athletic Training Practicum II
Prereq: SAR AT 205 or equivalent experience; AT or AT/DPT students only. Clinical athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Includes skill development in first aid and taping and wrapping techniques. Minimum of 64 hours of clinical experience required. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR AT 305 Athletic Training Practicum III
Prereq: SAR AT 304; AT or AT/DPT students only. Clinical athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development and contains content for successful completion of AT 356, which is taken concurrently. Specific content includes goniometry and muscle function assessment. Minimum of 64 hours of clinical experience required. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR AT 355 Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses
Prereq: CAS BI 106; AT or AT/DPT students only. Emphasizing prevention of injury, this course includes content on the history of athletic training, the role of the certified athletic trainer as a health care professional, the health care team, environmental stress issues, pre-participation screening, protective equipment fitting, nutritional aspects for the physically active, and strength and conditioning principles and techniques. An introduction to medical terminology is emphasized throughout this course. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR AT 356 Examination and Diagnosis of Orthopedic Injuries
Prereq: SAR AT 355; CAS BI 106; SAR HS 369 (if not taken concurrently); AT or AT/DPT students only. Evaluation of orthopedic injuries; immediate management of sports-related conditions. Lecture and lab. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR AT 404 Clinical Athletic Training I
Prereq: SAR AT 305, AT 356; AT or AT/DPT students only. Continued athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Specific content includes spine and catastrophic head and neck injuries, advanced taping skills, and situational orthopedic assessments. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR AT 405 Clinical Athletic Training II
Prereq: SAR AT 404; AT or AT/DPT students only. Continued athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Specific content includes situational orthopedic assessment, and continued development of taping, bracing, and casting skills. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 4 cr, either sem.
SAR AT 430 Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Prereq: SAR HP 531; SAR AT 404; AT or AT/DPT students only. Analysis and application of the various therapeutic approaches to orthopedic rehabilitation using an evidence-based approach. Lecture and laboratory. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR AT 431 Strength and Conditioning for Athletic Trainers
Coreq: SAR AT 430. This course emphasizes safe and effective application of strength and conditioning principles for the athletic trainer. Students will design and implement programs for healthy and rehabilitating athletes including baseline assessments, program progression, and modifications relating to individual functional limitations. 1 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR AT 432 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training
AT or AT/DPT students only. An overview of administrative concepts and organization of an athletic training program and health-care facilities in a variety of settings, including university, secondary school, community, and private clinic. A problem-solving approach to facility design, fiscal management, insurance, and legal issues is used. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR AT 504 Clinical Athletic Training III
Prereq: SAR AT 405 and SAR AT 430; AT or AT/DPT students only. This course provides athletic training experience under the supervision of a program-approved health care provider. The course meets periodically throughout the semester for formal competency development. Specific content includes advanced situational assessments, development of career enhancement skills, psychology of injury and recovery, health care for all age groups and special populations. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 2 or 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR AT 505 Clinical Athletic Training IV
Prereq: SAR AT 504; AT or AT/DPT students only. Continued athletic training experience under the supervision and guidance of a program-approved health care provider in an approved setting. Course meets periodically for formal competency development. Minimum of 156 hours of clinical experience required (average of 12 hours per week). 2 or 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR AT 506 Research Practicum
Prereq: SAR HP 531 and CAS PS 211; AT or AT/DPT students only. This course is designed to expand the student’s ability to appropriately use research literature to guide clinical decision making and practice. A presentation is required. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 150 Freshman Year Experience
This course is designed to provide an orientation to freshmen about the college experience. Expectations, guidelines, and resources will be made available to aid freshmen in making informed decisions about the quality of their education while clarifying and enhancing students’ experiences with the Boston University community. Interaction with faculty advisors and peer mentors is provided. 0 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 151 Introduction to the Health and Rehabilitation Professions
Freshmen only. Survey of the roles and functions of the health and rehabilitation disciplines. Examination of the relationships within interdisciplinary teams and between health care providers and consumers. Frequent writing assignments of varying lengths. 2 cr, either sem.
SAR HP 252 Health and Disability Across the Life Span
Overview of healthy development across the life span followed by an examination of common conditions that typically begin in certain stages. Each condition will be examined for its individual, group, and systemic impacts. 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HP 345 Introduction to Sports Medicine
Intended for students interested in sports, coaching, medicine, and exercise, this course provides an introduction to prevention of injury and illness, basic exercise principles, and first aid for an active population. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 353 Organization and Delivery of Health Care in the U.S.
Overview of the history and evolution of the U.S. health care system; analysis of current structure and its influences on the provision of services. 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HP 412 Abnormal Behavior in Rehabilitation
Survey of theory, research, and therapeutic interventions related to the rehabilitation of persons with psychiatric disabilities. Presents an overview of maladaptive problems in living from personal, biological, social, and environmental perspectives. Emphasizes issues of special relevance to health and rehabilitation professionals. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 500 Helping Skills
Designed to improve the student’s interpersonal or human relations skills. Through experiential activities and class discussions, students explore the meaning of helping and healing, and identify the factors that facilitate a helping relationship. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HP 531 Clinical Medicine I: Physical Agents
Prereq: CAS PY 105/106; AT, AT/DPT, or DPT student or consent of instructor. Analysis and application of physical agents and an introduction to pharmacology. Agents include heat, cold, electricity, light, sound, water, traction, and massage. Problem-solving approach to treatment planning and implementation. Lecture and lab. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 532 Clinical Medicine II
Prereq: SAR AT 356; AT, AT/DPT, or DPT student or consent of instructor. This course introduces the athletic training and physical therapy student to the normal and abnormal physiology of different body systems, differential diagnoses in common medical conditions, and common orthopedic surgical management of the lower extremity. Factors associated with those body systems that influence AT or PT examination and intervention will be discussed. Also discussed is when referral to other practitioners is recommended and required. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HP 560 General Medicine Practicum
Prereq or coreq: HP 532. Exposure to the practice of general medicine in a variety of settings. Variable credit, 1st and 2nd sem.
SAR HP 561 Evidence-Based Practice I
DPT, AT, and AT/DPT students only. 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 that students develop and in the context of critical review of research literature. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HP 565 Biomechanics
Prereq: SAR HS 369, CAS PY 105, 106. Concepts necessary for kinematic and kinetic analysis of human posture and movements. Biomechanical data collected by measurement, electromyography, and cinematography are analyzed. Biomechanics literature; applications to research, industry, and rehabilitation. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 650 Health Care Management
OT students only. 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. DPT or AT/DPT students only. Elaborates on the processes of problem-solving and scientific inquiry. Explores detailed issues of research design, data collection, data analysis, and research conclusions. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 770 Health Care Management—PT
DPT or AT/DPT students only. 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, ethical/legal issues, and creation of a business plan as they relate to rehabilitation management. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HP 791 Clinical Education Experience
AT/DPT students only; prereq: successful completion of SAR AT 505 and first year PT courses. This is a clinical experience that combines the practices of athletic training and physical therapy. 1 cr fee, 0 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HP 905 Directed Research
Prereq: SAR OT 904. 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. 1–4 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 201 Introduction to Nutrition
Reviews basic concepts in nutrition including the function of nutrients and the effects of deficiencies and excesses. These basic concepts are then applied to current issues throughout the life cycle including the role of diet in malnutrition, heart disease, cancer, weight management, and eating disorders. Dietary guidelines for prevention of chronic disease are stressed. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 210 Introduction to Critical Inquiry
This course demonstrates access to information resources in the biomedical sciences, including hard copy, on-line databases (e.g., LexisNexis, PubMed, OVID), and web searching and how to critically evaluate these information sources. Generate and store bibliographies using online RefWorks system. Classes are held in the computer lab to facilitate hands-on learning. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HS 230 Food Science
Prereq: CAS CH 174 or 204, CAS BI 114 or 311, and SAR HS 251; Nutrition majors only or consent of instructor. An in-depth didactic and laboratory review of the physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water. Each macronutrient is discussed from its smallest starting molecule to its complex role in food items. Other related topics include food safety and foodborne illness, food preservation and processing, culinary techniques, food regulations and standards, food additives, food technology, and subjective evaluation of food. The laboratory requirement applies the food science principles through hands-on experiments in the kitchen setting. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 251 Human Nutrition Science
Prereq: college-level course in biology/physiology. This course provides an introduction to nutrition and focuses on the relationship between diet and health. Basic scientific information is presented in preparation for a discussion of applied issues such as weight loss, eating disorders, prevention of chronic disease, diet and exercise, and vegetarian diets. Emphasis is placed on translation of current advice to actual food choices. 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 281 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Prereq: SAR HS 251 and CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315. This course focuses on the changing nutritional requirements from infancy, childhood, and adolescence 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 300 Epidemiology I
Epidemiology examines the distribution of health and diseases across the population, and the factors that impact health. This course covers the principles and methods used in epidemiology, particularly as it relates to public health, including the types of study designs used in health care research, investigation of infectious disease outbreaks, and the interpretation of research studies. The final portion of the course focuses on critical evaluation of public health literature (journal articles). 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 310 Management of Food Service Systems
Prereq: SAR HS 230, SMG SM 299; Nutrition majors only or consent of the instructor. This course provides the foundational knowledge of food service management viewed as a system. Management of human resources, quantity food production, menu development, and financial accountability will be discussed as well as regulatory and other controls that influence the function of the system. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HS 320 Genomics in Public Health
Prereq: CAS BI 108 or BI 105 or equivalent. This course is focused on studying the impact of genomics, and its relationships with behavior, psychosocial factors, and environment on population’s health and disease in the post-Human Genome Project era. Concepts and methods in molecular biology, immunology, and epidemiology will also be further discussed. The class will examine the effects of the advancement of high-throughput innovations in scientific discoveries on public health policies. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 342 Exercise Physiology
Prereq: CAS BI 211, or BI 315, 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. Laboratory includes the measurement of physiological parameters under exercise conditions. 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 352 Health Care Information Systems
Prereq: SAR HP 353. Study of information systems across health care settings. Basic concepts of computer hardware and software, including networks and telecommunications, and variations in information systems across health care settings. System and information security, and privacy issues will be covered. 2 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 360 Muscle Biology in Health and Disease
Prereq: CAS BI 315. This upper-level undergraduate and graduate course presents a comprehensive overview of skeletal muscle biology and muscle diseases, the regenerative capacity of adult and aging muscles, and response to injuries and training. The course will take an integrative approach to understanding the molecular, cellular, and physiological basis of normal and altered skeletal muscle function. The last portion of the course will require the application of critical thinking skills to comprehensively apply material learned earlier in the course to a neuromuscular disease scenario. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 366 Community Nutrition
Prereq: SAR HS 281; Nutrition majors only or consent of instructor. This course will cover the dramatic effect of socioeconomic status, and cultural and psychological factors on food choices. Students will learn how to target populations, deliver effective nutrition interventions in the community, and perform a community-based needs assessment. Students will also obtain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local assistance programs. Principles related to nutrition education, program planning, and outcome evaluations will be discussed. A community intervention project will be assigned. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HS 369 Gross Human Anatomy
Prereq: CAS BI 105, 106 (or BI 107/108). Integrative approach to the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and circulatory systems of the human body. Regional approach is used to present lectures with the use of projected drawings, films, slides, and demonstrations. Weekly labs reinforce the lectures by a study of osteology, dissected cadavers, and live anatomy palpations. 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 370 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Prereq: CAS BI 211 or BI 315, SAR HS 369 recommended; or consent of instructor. Lecture and laboratory related to the detailed study of development, morphology, internal configuration, functions and pathological deficits of the peripheral and central nervous system in humans. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 375 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
Prereq: SAR HS 342. Basic features of the physiology and pathophysiology of the human cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Differentiation of common physiological defects and their implications for disease states. Exercise and other environmental stressors are used to highlight key consequences of cardiac and pulmonary defects and limitations to function in health and disease. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HS 384 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
Prereq: SAR HS 281; Nutrition majors or minors only, or consent of the instructor. This course covers the pathophysiology of disease as it relates to nutrition care, and the Medical Nutrition Therapy appropriate for the care and management of that disease. Nutrition screening, nutrition assessment, and nutrition care plan formulation will be discussed for the person with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and other medical conditions. Documentation and monitoring/evaluation of the nutrition care plan will be discussed as well as the translation of care to the patient’s menu and therapeutic diet plan. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HS 385 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Prereq: SAR HS 384; Nutrition majors only or consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of SAR HS 384. This course focuses on medical nutrition therapy for various disease states, including gastrointestinal disease, kidney disease, cancer, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, and inborn errors of metabolism. This course also covers the metabolic response to trauma and critical illness and the importance of nutritional therapy in these states. The use of parenteral and enteral nutrition, intravenous catheters, and feeding tubes will be covered. Diet and drug interactions as well as alternative medicine and herbal therapy will be discussed. Students will use case studies to apply their knowledge of nutrition care to the treatment of patients with various diseases. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 402 Senior Research Project: Human Physiology
Prereq: senior standing or consent of instructor. Limited to academically excellent students who have identified a research area in applied physiology approved prior to registration by a faculty member in the Department of Health Sciences or affiliated agency. Variable cr, either sem.
SAR HS 405 Health Science Practicum
Prereq: senior standing. Practical experience in a health care setting (health policy, administrative, constituent advocacy) in a hospital, clinic, public health or government agency setting. 4 cr, either sem.
SAR HS 410 Field Experience: Human Physiology
Prereq: completion of junior year. Practical experience in a research lab, clinic, community, or industrial setting, as appropriate. 4–8 cr, either sem. or Summer Term 1
SAR HS 420 Applications of Food Service Management
Prereq: SAR HS 310; Nutrition majors only or consent of the instructor. This course provides students the opportunity to observe the food service management concepts learned in HS 310/510 in a variety of “real world” operational settings. Students in this course will also create their own foodservice operation in written project and presentation format. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 467 Research Methods in Nutrition
Prereq: SAR HS 384 and CAS MS 115/116; Nutrition majors only or consent of instructor. This course provides an overview of methods used in nutrition research, including dietary assessment methods, indicators of nutritional status, analysis and presentation of dietary data, statistical interpretation, and clinical research methods. The course includes lectures, a field trip a Boston-area clinical research center, and hands-on experience with nutritional assessment and anthropometrics techniques. Students participate in in-class discussions of published research articles to learn techniques for deriving evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read, interpret, and understand the findings from clinical research studies and understand the fundamental tools that are used by nutrition researchers. 2 cr., 1st sem.
SAR HS 470 Topics in Public Health
Prereq: health science major, senior standing or consent of instructor. This course addresses new and emerging issues in the field of public health through interactive case study method, site visits, and the medical literature. The format is small group discussion. Topics vary each semester; but include infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS), homeless and health, maternal and child health, chronic diseases (obesity, mental illness), health and human rights, and international health. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 475 Disability Advocacy and the Law: Theory, Practice, and Real World Challenges
Prereq: junior or senior standing. This interdisciplinary course provides the student an exciting understanding of disability advocacy, integrating theory, and practical coursework. It emphasizes the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as the basis for disability advocacy through theory and direct experience; how advocacy occurs among disability stakeholders (the nation’s elected officials, judicial systems, providers, family members, persons with disabilities, media, and the public). The class provides hands-on learning by experiencing a disability and the challenges of non-available accomodations along with the development of and opportunity to implement a corrective plan. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR HS 486 Applied Nutrition Care
Prereq: SAR HS 385; Nutrition majors only. 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 488 Applied Nutrition Counseling
Prereq: SAR HS 385; coreq: SAR HS 486; Nutrition majors only. This course focuses on developing communication and counseling skills in preparation for working with nutrition clients. Topics include: conducting a nutrition counseling session, promoting sustainable behavior change, counseling clients of various age groups and cultural backgrounds, and dealing with difficult patients. In addition, students are introduced to different perspectives in nutrition counseling including motivational interviewing, mindful eating, and emotion-based counseling. The emphasis of the course will be classroom discussion, observation of registered dietitians conducting group counseling sessions, and application of practical counseling skills with clients in the community. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR HS 495 Directed Study
Educational experiences and projects performed outside the standard curricular offerings. Undergraduate student completes a defined project under the direct supervision of a faculty member. 1–4 cr, either sem. or Summer Term
SAR HS 497 Independent Study
Project must be proposed in writing before registration and completed with relative independence under guidance of a supervising faculty member. Final report submitted before the end of the semester. 2–4 cr, either sem. or Summer Term 2
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 OT 151 Occupation and Health: Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Examination of the nature of occupation and its relation to health and well-being, and of the factors that influence one’s choice of and ability to perform activities. Students will explore their own activity (occupation) choices and patterns as well as those of the community through directed observation, laboratory experiences, and written assignments. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
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: SAR 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 person 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: SAR 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 Introduction to the OT Process
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.
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 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 Context and Occupational Performance
Prereq: SAR OT 501, OT 513, OT 524, OT 562, OT 620; coreq: SAR OT 502, OT 564. This course provides students the knowledge and resources needed for effective clinical reasoning about occupation-based practice for individuals living with long-term conditions. Understanding the implications of context (e.g., physical, social, financial) for occupational performance among this population is emphasized throughout the course, in particular policies and systems that influence practice. Content focuses on enhancing performance of meaningful occupations (e.g., ADL/IADLs, work, education, play, leisure, and social participation) through compensatory and adaptive approaches. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR OT 564 Skills for Occupation-Based Practice I
Prereq: SAR OT 501, OT 513, OT 524, OT 526, OT 562, OT 620; coreq: SAR OT 502, OT 538, OT 563. This companion course to OT 563 Context and OT 502 Integrative Seminar III emphasizes the development of assessment and intervention skills for working with individuals living with long-term conditions likely to benefit from conpensatory and adaptive strategies. Students will have opportunity for hands-on practice in selecting, administering, and interpreting assessments, as well as choosing and implementing occupation-based interventions. Best practice is promoted by requiring students to support their assessment and intervention choices through theoretical and empirical evidence. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR OT 565 Skills for Occupation-Based Practice II
Prereq: SAR HS 582, OT 502, OT 563, OT 564; coreq: SAR OT 566. This companion course to OT 566 Client Factors emphasizes the development of assessment and intervention skills for working with individuals living with conditions likely to benefit from remedial interventions directed toward performance skills and client factors. Students will have opportunity for hands-on practice in selecting, administering, and interpreting assessments, as well as choosing and implementing occupation-based interventions. Best practice is promoted by requiring students to support their assessment and intervention choices through theoretical and empirical evidence. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR OT 566 Client Factors and Occupational Performance
Prereq: SAR HS 582, OT 563, OT 564; coreq: OT 565. This companion course to OT 565 provides students the knowledge and resources needed for effective clinical reasoning about occupation-based evaluation and intervention applying the biomechanical and neurorehabilitation frames of reference. Topics covered include diagnostic conditions and disorders, models and theories of practice, research evidence, and practice contexts/environments. Content is applied to individuals living with long-term conditions who are most likely to benefit from remediation interventions to enable performance of meaningful interventions to enable performance of meaningful occupations, e.g., ADL/IADLs, work, education, play, leisure, and social participation. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR OT 570 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy
Prereq: students in the Occupational Therapy program; others by consent of the instructor. Advanced study in a selected area of occupational therapy theory or practice. Specific topic announced in the semester offered. Seminar and/or supervised laboratory study as appropriate to the particular topic. 2 or 4 cr, either sem.
SAR OT 590 Field Experience Fee
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 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 341 Preclinical Experience
Thirty-hour physical therapy observation experience in a clinical setting. Written assignment required. 0 cr, either sem.
SAR PT 511 Cardiopulmonary System I
Prereq: SAR HS 369/581, SAR PT 515, SAR PT 520; DPT 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. Laboratory included. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 512 Cardiopulmonary System II
Prereq: SAR PT 511; PT 521; HP 531; DPT 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, and prosthetic management for those whose disease has led to amputation. Laboratory included. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 515 Physical Therapy Examination
Prereq: SAR HS 369 or HS 581; coreq: PT 520; DPT 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: PT 520, PT 515; DPT students only. Building on principles learned in Functional Anatomy and Physical Therapy Examination, this is the first in a series of three courses that focuses on the 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. 6 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 522 Musculoskeletal System II
Prereq: PT 521; DPT students only. This is the second in a series of three courses that focuses on the 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. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 550 Scientific Basis of Human Movement
Prereq: SAR PT 520 and SAR PT 515 or consent of instructor. 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 369/581, SAR PT 515, and SAR PT 520; DPT students only. 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 neural plasticity. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 555 Integrated Clinical Experience I
Prereq: PT 520, PT 515; coreq: PT 511, 521, and 531; DPT 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: PT 555; coreq: PT 512 and 522; 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
DPT 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. 3 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 623 Musculoskeletal System III
Prereq: PT 522, PT 532, PT 791; DPT students only. 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 522 to the spine and temporomandibular joints. Ergonomic issues and women’s health issues are addressed. Lab included. 6 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 634 Diagnostic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals
DPT students only. 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. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 652 Neurological System I
Prereq: SAR PT 551, PT 591; DPT students only. 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 management. Lab included. 6 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 653 Neurological System II
Prereq: SAR PT 652 and PT 692; DPT students only. Principles of neuromuscular function are applied to evidence-based evaluation and treatment strategies for patients with acute and chronic neuromuscular dysfunction that may follow development 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 656 Pediatrics
DPT students only. Fundamental concepts of pediatric physical therapy; assimilation of examination and intervention strategies for a broad range of pediatric populations. 2 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 a special project developed by contract and conducted under supervision of a faculty member. Variable cr, either sem.
SAR PT 691 Clinical Education Seminar I
This course is the first in a series of three seminars related to clinical education experiences. The content includes professional behaviors, ethics, and the core values of accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social responsibility in the practice of physical therapy. The seminars are designed to ready students for their first full-time clinical experience, to bridge clinical and classroom experiences and collaborative learning. This course will also provide tools to assist the student with choosing and maximizing future clinical experiences. 1 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 692 Clinical Education Seminar II
This course is the second in a series of three seminars related to clinical education experiences. The content continues to include professional behaviors, ethics, and the core values of accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social responsibility in the practice of physical therapy. The seminars are designed to ready students for their second full-time clinical experience, and assist them with choosing and maximizing future clinical experiences. 1 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR PT 720 Educational Theory and Practice
DPT 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 they relate to the physical therapist’s role of caregiver, educator, consultant, and collaborator. 2 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 773 Comprehensive Clinical Reasoning
Prereq: SAR PT 792; DPT students only. Students manage complex cases as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation 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, hospice and home health patient care management are discussed in problem-based learning format. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 780 Academic Practicum
Prereq: SAR PT 792; DPT students only. Students are provided an opportunity to apply and enhance knowledge and skills by completing an 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 practium. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 791 Clinical Education Experience D1
Prereq: all first-year professional courses; physical therapy students only. 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 1 credit)
SAR PT 792 Clinical Education Experience D2
Prereq: all second-year professional courses. 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 (SAR PT 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 1 credit)
SAR PT 793 Clinical Education Internship
Prereq: all professional courses. 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. 0 cr, 2nd sem. (Fee of 2 credits)
SAR PT 794 Clinical Education Seminar III
This course is the final in a series of three seminars related to clinical education experiences. The content is rooted in professional behaviors, ethics, and the core values of accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social responsibility in the practice of physical therapy. The seminars are designed to bridge clinical and classroom experiences in these areas through the use of discussion, reflective learning, real-life examples from clinical experiences, case studies, and collaborative learning. This final course will also provide tools to assist the student with the transition to becoming a professional.1 cr, 1st sem.
SAR PT 795 Remedial Clinical Experience
Specifically designed and supervised clinical education experience for remediation of clinical practice problems. Development of specific, individualized objectives and evaluation. 1 cr, either sem.
SAR SH 497, 498 Directed Study in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Independent study in selected areas in speech and language disorders, language and learning disabilities, speech and hearing sciences, or audiology. Term paper or other project summary. 2–4 cr, either sem.
SAR SH 505 Introduction to Phonological Disorders
Prereq: SAR SH 521. Speech, language and hearing sciences students only. 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.
SAR SH 521 Phonetics
Application of International Phonetic Alphabet to sounds of American English. Detailed analysis of vowel and consonant sounds. Study and phonetic transcription of various American dialects and speech disorders. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
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.
SAR SH 523 Introduction to Speech Science
Prereq: SAR SH 521. An introduction to a variety of scientific concepts and methods essential to speech, language and hearing. Includes speech acoustics, resonance, and Fourier analysis. Cognitive and physiological bases of speech perception and motor control. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR SH 524 Normal 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.
SAR SH 531 Introduction to Communication Disorders
Survey of disorders 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 535 Introduction to Audiology
Covers basic principles of hearing assessment and disorders across the life span. The course also includes information about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, acoustics, middle-ear function, and the effect of noise on hearing. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR SH 542 Aural Rehabilitation
Prereq: SAR SH 535. Theory and techniques of audiologic rehabilitation of individuals with hearing loss. Covers current case management strategies for clients of all ages. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR SH 547 Introduction to Clinical Process
Prereq: SAR SH 521, SH 524, and SH 531 or consent of instructor; speech, language, and hearing sciences 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. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
SAR SH 548 Introduction to Language Disorders
This course will provide a broad overview of language disorders across the life span. Students will learn about the causes and characteristics of a variety of developmental and acquired language disorders. We will discuss assessment of language skills and various evidence-based treatment methodologies using video demonstrations, live observation, and simulated practical experiences. 4 cr, 1st sem.
SAR SH 551 Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Prereq: completion of SAR SH 547, a minimum 3.4 GPA, submission of an essay, interview with Clinical Faculty, and flexible schedule. Qualified seniors will be selected for placement in a clinical or educational setting under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist or audiologist. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop basic clinical skills in a professional setting. 4 cr, both semesters.
SAR SH 640 Senior Seminar: Topics in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech, language and hearing sciences majors or minors only. Varied topics in speech-language pathology and audiology. Focus on assessment and treatment issues. 4 cr, 2nd sem.
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