May 15, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences


Janeen Hill, Ph.D., Dean
Laura Glynn, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research
Ky Kugler, Ed.D., Associate Dean of Undergraduate Student Affairs
Lynn Tierney, DPT, Associate Dean of Clinical and Instructional Faculty
Michael Burney, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Emmanuel John, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Naveen Jonathan, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Mary Kennedy, Chair, Ph.D., Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Professors: Frisch, Glynn, Hill, Kennedy, McKenzie, Peterson, Pincus, Raz, Redding, Schandler, Sumida;
Clinical Professors: Babaknia, Kugler, Tierney;
Associate Professors: Brechter, Brodbeck, Cleary, Duff, Frederick, Grant-Beuttler, Gruenwald, John;
Clinical Associate Professors: Boulware, Burney, Jonathan, Requero, Walsh;
Instructional Associate Professors: Mosconi, Sternlicht, Wilson;
Assistant Professors: Berardi, Boehm, Douglas, Fagan, Hughes, Ignasiak, Jenkins, Maoz, Moors, Robinette, Schurger, Sheppard, Smith, Soangra;
Clinical Assistant Professors: Beekman, Belinsky, Brown, Grumet, Ito, LaChance, Lal, Lesnick, Marquez, Puri, Saldivar, Seitz, Snee, Vogel, Willett;
Instructional Assistant Professors: Dana, Murali, Richards, Walker.

The Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences offers high demand, high quality graduate programs in physical therapy, marriage and family therapy, communication sciences and disorders and physician assistant studies. These programs prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professional to work as members of inter-professional teams, to incorporate technology in practice, to emphasize a bio-psycho-social perspective to understand health and disease and to inform professional practice with cutting-edge science. All programs in Crean College are distinguished by their commitment to engage graduate students in faculty-mentored student research, internships, problem-centered learning and clinical experiences.

Degrees

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Master of Arts

Master of Medical Science

Master of Science

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Courses

Physical Therapy

  • PT 647L - Pediatric Practice Management Laboratory


    Prerequisites, PT 522 , PT 522L , PT 523 , PT 523L , PT 689  and PT 692  or PT 693 . Corequisite, PT 647 . This laboratory course prepares physical therapy students to meet entry-level physical therapy to pediatric clients in all practice settings. Patient examination, evaluation, goal setting, and intervention will be practiced in relation to commonly encountered pediatric diagnoses. Environmental, cultural, legislative, and legal issues that affect the delivery of care are explored. (Offered as needed.) 1½ credits
  • PT 650A - Scientific Inquiry I


    Prerequisite, physical therapy major. This course is the first step in making students critical consumers of the scientific literature related to the practice of healthcare, specifically physical therapy. Basic research approaches with application to physical therapy are reviewed in a lecture and seminar format. These research approaches include descriptive research, grounded theory research to experimental designs and others with an emphasis on clinical applications. The concepts associated with Evidence Based Medicine will be introduced. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 650B - Scientific Inquiry I


    Prerequisite, physical therapy major. This course is the second step in making students critical consumers of the scientific literature related to the practice of healthcare, specifically physical therapy. Basic research approaches with application to physical therapy are reviewed in a lecture and seminar format. These research approaches include descriptive research, grounded theory research to experimental designs and others with an emphasis on clinical applications. The concepts associated with Evidence Based Medicine will be introduced. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 651 - Scientific Inquiry II


    Prerequisites, PT 650, physical therapy major. This course is the third in the Scientific Inquiry series with a focus on statistics and use of computational methods to support physical therapists in a clinical environment. This course introduces power, effect size, descriptive and inferential statistics through lecture, review of current literature, and application of computer programs/platforms to ask clinically applicable questions. Students continue to develop critical reading of physical therapy literature and analysis of clinically applicable outcomes through a project using R, a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PT 660 - Directed Research I


    Prerequisites, PT 650, consent of instructor. This course builds on the students’ previous knowledge of writing skills and designing a research hypothesis. This course is the first in a four-semester sequence designed to guide the student through a complete research project. In this course students select a research topic and complete a written review of the literature culminating in a research hypothesis. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 661 - Directed Research II


    Prerequisites, PT 650, PT 660 , consent of instructor. This course builds on the students’ previous work in PT 560 where the literature review and research question is completed. In addition, they will need to integrate their knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis. This course the second in a four-semester sequence designed to guide the student through a complete research project. A proposal based on a stated hypothesis will be brought to a final acceptable form. IRB approval is obtained. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 665 - Diagnostic Imaging


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 510 , PT 689 , and PT 692  or PT 693 . This lecture/lab course will familiarize the DPT student with clinical interpretation of orthopedic imaging including plain film x-ray, magnetic resonance and computerized tomography films. Selection protocols will be discussed to acquaint the student with advantages and disadvantages of each method and what type of information each technique best presents. This course will focus on the clinical interpretation and integration of imaging data into rehabilitation regimen design, outcome assessment and communication with other medical professionals. (Offered as needed.) 2½ credits
  • PT 670 - Cultural Diversity and Psychology of Health Care


    This course is a seminar, lecture, and discussion course involving the study of oppression theory followed by issues of racism, sexism, and homophobia and their effects on healthcare outcomes. The social, legal, and professional impact will be analyzed from the historical perspective with attention to the current and future implications for the practice of physical therapy. Students will also gain an in depth understanding of human behavior as it relates to coping and adjustment behaviors in acute and chronic illness. Culturally appropriate patient education through programs for patients, family members, caregivers and professional colleagues will be addressed as well as reasonable alternative approaches in health care. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3½ credits
  • PT 671 - Physical Therapy Ethics


    Prerequisite, physical therapy major, PT 689 , and PT 692  or PT 693 . This course is an overview of basic ethical principles relevant to the patient-provider role. Dilemmas frequently encountered in physical therapy in both clinical and research settings are integrated into the course content. The course is conducted in a lecture/seminar format. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PT 683 - PT and the Health Care System


    Prerequisite, physical therapy major. This first semester of this course introduces students to the current status of the healthcare system in the United States and the role of physical therapist in the continuum of care providers. The second semester will cover legal responsibilities of the physical therapist with focus on jurisdictional requirements in California and current legal issues. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½ credit
  • PT 683A - PT and the Health Care System (active Summer 2020)


    Prerequisite, physical therapy major. This first semester of this course introduces students to the current status of the healthcare system in the United States and the role of physical therapist in the continuum of care providers. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½ credit
  • PT 683B - PT and the Health Care System (active Summer 2020)


    Prerequisite, physical therapy major. The second semester will cover legal responsibilities of the physical therapist with focus on jurisdictional requirements in California and current legal issues. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½ credit
  • PT 689 - Service Learning


    This course is an educational opportunity in which students learn about social responsibility, advocacy, and the importance of life-long civic engagement, through active participation in purposeful volunteer community service. Emphasis on developing the role and responsibility of the physical therapist within a given community through advocacy for the health and wellness needs of society, and participation and leadership in community organizations and volunteer service. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) ½-2½ credits
  • PT 690 - Clinical Affiliation


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, consent of instructor. This course gives students additional work experiences and practice related to the major of physical therapy. The course may not be used to substitute for required clinical practical or internship courses. Work hours for credit determined by instructor. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
  • PT 691 - Clinical Practicum II


    Prerequisite, PT 591 . Continuation of clinical education, behavioral expectations for physical therapists, and clinical opportunities to practice physical therapy skills in health care. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 692 - Clinical Experience I-12


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, good academic standing in the DPT program, PT 638 , PT 640 , PT 640L , PT 643 , PT 643L , PT 651 , PT 670 , PT 683 , PT 691 . Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 12-week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 6 credits
  • PT 693 - Clinical Experience I-8


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, good academic standing in the DPT program, PT 638 , PT 640 , PT 640L , PT 643 , PT 643L , PT 651 , PT 670 , PT 683 , PT 691 . Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 8 week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice. Students who complete PT 693 will not be eligible to take PT 794 . P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 712 - Pharmacology


    Prerequisites, PT 789 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . This course will familiarize the physical therapy student with basic and applied clinical pharmacology. Class content includes the effects of pharmacotherapy on the health and well being of patients and clinical incorporation of pharmacological data into treatment selection and delivery. Students will gain familiarity with prescription and over-the-counter medication brand and generic names, indications, contraindications, dosage schedules, and potential effects and side effects of significance to physical therapy treatment. (Offered as needed.) 2½ credits
  • PT 730 - Physical Therapy Ethics for Practitioners


    Prerequisite, PT 701, or consent of instructor. This course is an overview of basic ethical principles including, but not limited to, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, veracity, and justice as well as an examination of the feminists’ approach to medical ethics. In addition, models of health care delivery are examined and evaluated for compliance with basic principles of fair resource allocation. Dilemmas frequently encountered in physical therapy in both clinical and research settings are integrated into the course content. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PT 731 - Professional Leadership and Development


    Prerequisite, PT 701, or consent of instructor. This course addresses current and future professional, legal, and ethical issues related to physical therapy practice, education, and research and prepared students for leadership roles as change agents in the profession. Students examine evolving roles for the profession as affected by such factors as changing societal demands, trends in health care, government regulations, and the expanding body of knowledge. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PT 738 - Advanced Patient/Client Management and Therapeutic Exercise


    Prerequisites, PT 793 , or PT 794 , and physical therapy major. In this lecture and lab course, the anatomical/physiological bases for patient/client practice management are combined with the available evidence for managing patients with multiple diagnoses and complex pathologies/impairments. Students consider cultural, psychological, and administrative aspects of patient care including supervision of students and physical therapist assistants. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PT 740 - Advanced Clinical Internship


    Prerequisite, PT 722 , or consent of instructor. Student to develop and practice clinical decision making by utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP) in the workplace, promoting EBP to the community, and demonstrating application of program content to the clinical setting. Student and faculty to identify specific areas of program content which are to be emphasized in clinical setting. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 2-6 credits
  • PT 742 - Geriatric Practice Management


    Prerequisites PT 510 , PT 510L , PT 522 , PT 522L , PT 523 , PT 523L , PT 530 , PT 531 , PT 525 , PT 525L , PT 526 , PT 527 , PT 640 , PT 640L , PT 641 , PT 643 , PT 643L , PT 646 , PT 789 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . Students are expected to have a working knowledge of prerequisite course material in order to build on these concepts and integrate them into physical therapy management of the geriatric client. This lecture and laboratory course investigates the normal aging process, common geriatric pathologies, functional and balance assessments, quality of life culture, ageism, and wellness and health promotion issues as they apply to the elderly population. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PT 748 - Wellness and Complementary Medicine


    Prerequisites, PT 638 , PT 640 , PT 643 , PT 646 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . Corequisite, PT 742 . This course prepares physical therapy students to incorporate their knowledge about nutrition, wellness, and alternative approaches to health care into the delivery of excellent patient care. Students will integrate information related to diet, nutrition, and wellness behavior from courses in applied human physiology and cardiopulmonary practice management into comprehensive physical therapy treatment plans for patients in all likely settings. In addition, students will become familiar with commonly encountered treatment approaches that fall under the umbrella of alternative or complementary medicine. The emphasis of this portion of the course is the scientific evidence related to these approaches. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PT 752 - Scientific Inquiry III


    Prerequisites, PT 650A , PT 650B , PT 651 , PT 689 , and PT 692  or PT 693 . A guided/supervised research experience, which will focus on a variety of clinically applicable research designs including, but not limited to true experimental, quasi experimental research, single study designs, case reports, and systematic reviews. Current journal articles and texts will be used in the course to develop clinical research in physical therapy. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 753 - Scientific Inquiry IV


    Prerequisites, PT 650, PT 651 , PT 752 , PT 789 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . Another semester of guided/supervised research experience, which will focus on a variety of clinically applicable research designs including, but not limited to true experimental, quasi experimental research, single study designs, case reports, and systematic reviews. Current journal articles and texts will be used in the course to develop clinical research in physical therapy. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 758 - Elective in Physical Therapy


    Prerequisites, PT 793 , or PT 794 , and PT 789 , physical therapy major. Corequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 PT 771 PT 782 . In this course, students work with faculty mentors to explore areas of special interest in physical therapy. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PT 762 - Directed Research III


    Prerequisites, PT 650, PT 660 , PT 661 , consent of instructor. This course is the third in a four-semester series of courses designed to guide students through an independent faculty-sponsored research project. In this course, students continue to work on their research project as they update their review of the literature and methods and collect data. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 763 - Directed Research IV


    Prerequisite, consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of PT 660 - Directed Research I , PT 661 - Directed Research II , PT 762 - Directed Research III . Data analysis is completed and the manuscript reaches a final acceptable form. A poster presentation of the research project may be required. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
  • PT 770 - Leadership, Administration, Management and Policy (active summer 2020)


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 789  and PT 793  or PT 794 . This eighth-trimester course develops the student skills in management science including organizational structures, human resources, financial management, regulatory compliance, billing requirements, risk management, marketing, and quality management applied to physical therapy practice. A study of major healthcare legislation will be covered along with mechanisms for advocacy for meeting the healthcare needs of society. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 771 - Responsible Leadership and Administration


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 789 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . This course is a study of the theoretical and historical aspects of management applied to physical therapy services. During the course the student will gain an understanding of basic management science including organizational structures, regulatory compliance, billing requirements and quality management. A study of major healthcare legislation will be covered along with mechanisms for advocacy for meeting the healthcare needs of society (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 782 - Applied Administration


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 789 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . This course is the study of financial, legal, human resources management of efficient delivery of physical therapy services. Marketing and public relations along with aspects of risk management and reporting requirements essential to the safe operations of physical therapy services will be covered. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PT 789 - Service Learning


    This course is a continuation of an educational opportunity in which students learn about social responsibility, advocacy, and the importance of life-long civic engagement, through active participation in purposeful volunteer community service. Emphasis on developing the role and responsibility of the physical therapist within a given community through advocacy for the health and wellness needs of society, and participation and leadership in community organizations and volunteer service. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) ½-2½ credits
  • PT 790 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy


    Prerequisites, physical therapy, or transitional physical therapy major, and consent of instructor. Advanced supervised group study or research on a special topic. Examples of topics include innovative practice areas (such as sports, women’s health, oncology, alternative practice), emerging delivery areas (such as direct access, underserved populations, fee for service), education, administrative, or research. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
  • PT 793 - Clinical Experience II-12


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 610 , PT 641 , PT 646 , PT 647 , PT 647L , PT 665 , PT 671 , PT 752  and PT 692  or PT 693 . Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 12-week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 6 credits
  • PT 794 - Clinical Experience II-8


    Prerequisites, physical therapy major, PT 610 , PT 641 , PT 646 , PT 647 , PT 647L , PT 665 , PT 671 , PT 692 , PT 752 . Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 8 week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice. Students who take PT 693  are not eligible to take PT 794. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 795 - Clinical Experience III


    Prerequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 , PT 758 , PT 771 , PT 782 , and P grade on PT 793 , or PT 794 . Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 16- week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 8 credits
  • PT 796 - International Clinical Experience


    Prerequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 , PT 758 , PT 771 , PT 782 , PT 793 . Corequisite, PT 796A . A specialized international internship on a contractual basis designed to allow students to pursue an area of physical therapy practice in a foreign country. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 796A - Clinical Experience IIIA


    Prerequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 , PT 758 , PT 771 , PT 782 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . Corequisite, enroll in the clinical experience option selected for degree. Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 8 week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice in a different facility from the experience in PT 796B . P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 796B - Clinical Experience IIIB


    Prerequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 , PT 758 , PT 771 , PT 782 . Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This 8-week experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice in a different facility from the experience in PT 796A . P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 796C - Clinical Experience IIIC


    Prerequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 , PT 758 , PT 771 , PT 782 , PT 793 . Corequisite, PT 796A . A specialized internship on a contractual basis designed to allow the student to pursue an area of physical therapy practice in great depth. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 796I - International Clinical Experience


    Prerequisites, PT 712 , PT 742 , PT 748 , PT 753 , PT 758 , PT 771 , PT 782 , and PT 793  or PT 794 . Corequisite, PT 796A . A specialized international internship on a contractual basis designed to allow students to pursue an area of physical therapy practice in a foreign country. P/NP. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits
  • PT 799 - Research or Individual Study in Physical Therapy


    Prerequisite, enrolled in the professional or post-professional DPT curriculum, consent of advisor. Advanced supervised individual study or research on a special topic, problem or current professional issue. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits

Physical Therapy Transitional

  • PTT 702 - Principles of Evidence Based Practice


    Prerequisite, admission to the transitional DPT program. This course needs to be taken by all TDPT students. Students will focus on developing the skills needed for search, access, retrieve, synthesize, and critique the published literature and other selected media. Another focus of the course will be on integrating scientific literature into patient care within physical therapy practice. Current journal articles, texts, and online resources will be used in the course to develop clinical decision making skills based on available evidence. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and seminar course with most of the information covered online. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 703 - Scientific Inquiry in Physical Therapy


    Prerequisite, admission to the transitional DPT program (bachelor degree entry only). This course will be taken by TDPT students whose highest degree is the BS in PT. It focuses on developing the skills needed to understand and reproduce the scientific inquiry process utilizing human subjects and patient/clients or post-hoc documentation. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 710 - Diagnostic Imaging


    Prerequisites, transitional DPT program, Physical Therapy licensure in the United States. This course will familiarize the DPT student with clinical interpretation of orthopedic imaging including plain film x-ray, magnetic resonance and computerized tomography films. Selection protocols will be discussed to acquaint the student with advantages and disadvantages of each method and what type of information each technique best presents. This course will focus on the clinical interpretation and integration of imaging data into rehabilitation regimen design, outcome assessment and communication with other medical professionals. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and seminar course with most of the information covered online. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PTT 711 - Applied Pharmacology


    Prerequisite, transitional DPT program. This course provides the foundational understanding of pharmacology for physical therapists to provide optimal patient management to patients who are taking prescription and non-prescription medications. The general principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are presented as well as the mechanism of action of common groups of medications that influence the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and seminar course with most of the information covered online. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PTT 720 - Medical Systems Screening


    Prerequisites, PTT 725 , transitional DPT program, or consent of instructor. This course is designed to prepare the transitional DPT student to complete screening examinations for clients/patients through the lifespan. The screening goal is to determine the need for prevention services, further examination by a physical therapist, or referral to another practitioner. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PTT 721 - Advanced Practice Management and Differential Diagnosis: Orthopedics


    Prerequisites, PTT 711 , PTT 720 , transitional DPT program, or consent of instructor. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and laboratory course focusing on developing effective patient/client management skills for patients with musculoskeletal complaints. The students evaluate evidence and new concepts through readings, online lectures, and discussions, including the clinical reasoning for applying concepts to the plan of care, interventions and outcomes. Laboratory skills for patient tests, measures, and intervention are covered in the onsite component. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 722 - Advanced Practice Management and Differential Diagnosis: Neurological


    Prerequisites, PTT 711 , PTT 720 , transitional DPT program, or consent of instructor. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and laboratory course focusing on developing effective patient/client management skills for patients with neurological insults. The students evaluate evidence and new concepts through readings, online lectures, and discussions, including the clinical reasoning for applying concepts to the plan of care, interventions and outcomes. Laboratory skills for patient tests, measures, and intervention are covered in the onsite component. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 723 - Advanced Practice Management and Differential Diagnosis: Cardiopulmonary


    Prerequisite, transitional DPT program, or consent of instructor. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and laboratory course focusing on developing effective patient/client management skills for patients with cardiopulmonary findings. The students evaluate evidence and new concepts through readings, online lectures, and discussions, including the clinical reasoning for applying concepts to the plan of care, interventions and outcomes. Laboratory skills for patient tests, measures, and intervention are covered in the onsite component. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 725 - Pathological Basis of Disease in Physical Therapy Practice


    Prerequisite, transitional DPT program. This course will examine human pathology. Specific areas for this course include an introduction to the general response to injury, wound healing and healing complications, pain mechanisms, immunity and autoimmune disorders. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and seminar course with most of the information covered online. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
  • PTT 742 - Geriatric and Integumentary Management and DDx


    Prerequisites, admission to the transitional DPT program, PTT 702 , PTT 720 , PTT 725 . This online/onsite hybrid course combines online lecture and onsite laboratory material to investigate the normal aging process, common pathologies, functional assessments, quality of life issues, culture, ageism, and emergency care of the elderly population. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 747 - Pediatric Practice Management and Differential DX


    Prerequisites, admission to the transitional DPT program, PTT 702 , PTT 720 , PTT 725 . This online/onsite hybrid course combines online lecture and onsite laboratory material for management of pediatric patient/clients in all practice settings. Patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and assessment will be discussed in relation to commonly encountered pediatric diagnoses. Environmental, cultural, legislative, and legal issues that affect the delivery of care are explored. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 748 - Wellness and Complementary Medicine


    Prerequisites, PT 711 , PT 720 , PT 723 , transitional DPT program, or consent of instructor. This course is an online/onsite hybrid lecture and laboratory course which prepares post professional physical therapy students to incorporate knowledge of nutrition, wellness, and alternative health care approaches into the delivery of excellent patient care. Students will integrate information related to diet, nutrition, and wellness behavior into comprehensive physical therapy and wellness plans for patients in all likely settings. In addition, students will become familiar with commonly encountered “alternative” or “complementary” medicine approaches emphasizing scientific evidence. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 775 - Ethics and Professionalism in Physical Therapy


    Prerequisites, transitional DPT major. This elective course is an online overview of basic ethical principles including, but not limited to, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, veracity, and justice. In addition, core values and resultant professional behavior for the DPT are defined. Dilemmas frequently encountered in physical therapy in both clinical and research settings are integrated into the course content. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
  • PTT 782 - Business Administration in Physical Therapy


    Prerequisite, transitional DPT major, or consent of instructor. This elective course addresses current and future issues related to the administration of physical therapy practices and prepares students for leadership roles. Students examine the business requirements and management issues and apply them to 1 or more practice settings. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits

Physician Assistant

  • PAS 500 - Principles of Medical Science


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This course is designed to provide the core foundation for physiology and evaluation of disease. Coursework will give an organ-based overview of human physiology with clinical applications. The course will serve as an introduction to understanding disease epidemiology and etiology, and provide an introduction to basic laboratory and diagnostic studies. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits
  • PAS 501 - History and Physical Diagnosis


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. Corequisite, PAS 501L . This course will prepare students for their clinical role in patient-centered care. It will introduce the fundamental physical examination techniques, documentation requirements, and communication skills necessary to conduct age-appropriate, culturally sensitive histories and physicals on a variety of patients across the life span. This is a lecture course taken concurrently with the lab course, and will incorporate textbooks readings, lectures, videos, small group demonstrations, and hands-on practice sessions. Students will practice history-taking and non-sensitive physical examination techniques on each other. This course will emphasize normal history and physical exam findings and prepare students for the problem-focused exams they will learn and practice in the clinical medicine modules. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
  • PAS 501L - History and Physical Diagnosis Lab


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. Corequisite, PAS 501 . This course will prepare students for their clinical role in patient-centered care. It will introduce the fundamental physical examination techniques, documentation requirements, and communication skills necessary to conduct age-appropriate, culturally sensitive histories and physicals on a variety of patients across the life span. This is a dedicated lab course to provide hands-on practice sessions to reinforce, master, and assess techniques introduced in PAS 501  lecture. Students will practice history-taking and non-sensitive physical examination techniques on each other. This course will emphasize normal history and physical exam findings and prepare students for the problem-focused exams they will learn and practice in the clinical medicine modules. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
  • PAS 502 - Human Anatomy


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. Corequisite, PAS 502L . This is a one semester course with a focus on the study of functional and applied human anatomy to clinical practice. Clinical and surgical correlations are made from a diagnostic, as well as, an operative point of view when applicable. Clinically relevant cases are used for lecture and lab-based instruction utilizing textbooks, atlases, models, and computer-based programs. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits
  • PAS 502L - Human Anatomy Lab


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. Corequisite, PAS 502 . This is a one semester course with a focus on the study of functional and applied human anatomy to clinical practice. Each topic will utilize lab experiences to include prosected human cadaver specimens, clinically relevant cases, models and the anatomy dry lab. Clinical and surgical correlations are made from a diagnostic, as well as, an operative point of view when applicable. This class is lab-based and utilizes instruction with textbooks, atlases, and computer-based program in addition to the resources above. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
  • PAS 503 - Evidence Based Medicine


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces the clinical research process and the concept of evidence-based medicine, with its relationship to evidence-based practice. Topics will include fundamental epidemiologic concepts, research strategies including the literature search, and evaluation of the evidence. This course will engage students in active learning activities and incorporate lectures, class discussions, journal reading, case studies, and small group activities. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 504 - Pharmacology


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This course will provide PA students with an introduction and foundation in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, drug actions, and interactions. This organ-based course will develop knowledge in pharmacy to understand disease management and therapy in multiple care settings. This course will utilize lectures and case-based scenarios to develop critical thinking. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits
  • PAS 505 - Inter-Professional Education


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This course will engage students in interprofessional experiences utilizing a combination of lectures, guest speakers, case-based scenarios, and experiential learning with other graduate health science and professional students. The course will utilize the 4 core competencies used for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice as a guide to incorporating interprofessional collaboration into daily practice to improve upon patient outcomes in practice. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
  • PAS 506 - PA Professional Practice I


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This is the first of a 2-course series that will address the challenges the PA will face as they prepare to enter into practice. The course will give the student an overview of the PA profession and begin with the history and models of the PA profession in medicine. This course will look at the expected future role and trends of the PA in medicine, both in the United States and globally. Additionally, this course will provide up to date education, credentialing, accreditation, certification and state licensure processes. The student will learn strategies for effective communication and the pros and cons of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The course uses lecture, class discussions, readings, and case-based studies. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
  • PAS 507 - EENT


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the eyes, ears, nose, and throat (EENT). (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
  • PAS 510 - Cardiology


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the cardiac system. Students will also become Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified. (Offered summer.) 4 credits
  • PAS 511 - Pulmonology


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the pulmonary system. (Offered summer.) 4 credits
  • PAS 512 - Gastroenterology


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the gastrointestinal system. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
  • PAS 513 - Genitourinary


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the renal and genitourinary system. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
  • PAS 514 - Endocrinology


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the endocrine system. (Offered summer.) 2 credits
  • PAS 515 - Hematology


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the hematologic system. (Offered summer.) 1 credit
  • PAS 516 - PA Professional Practice II


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , PAS 531  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. This course will discuss the concepts of Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement and System Based Practice. In this course the student will learn about important topics related to rehabilitative, palliative, and end of life care. The student will begin to understand health care delivery systems and health policy, concepts of public health, patient safety, quality improvement, prevention of medical errors, and risk management. The course uses active learning activities in lecture, class discussions, readings, and case-based studies. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 517 - Dermatology


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L , PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine involving the dermatologic system. (Offered summer.) 2 credits
  • PAS 518 - Mental and Behavioral Health


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 , PAS 501 , PAS 501L , PAS 502 , PAS 502L PAS 503 , PAS 504 , PAS 505 , PAS 506 , PAS 507  with GPA 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine for mental and behavioral health. (Offered summer.) 2 credits
  • PAS 520 - Emergency Medicine


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. The course reviews multi-organ anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, procedures, and pharmacology as pertains to patients presenting in the emergency department. This module emphasizes stabilization and management of patients with emergent conditions. The course will utilize lectures, case-based learning, and interprofessional clinical lab experiences to develop critical and collaborative thinking in emergency settings. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 521 - Clinical Skills


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. Corequisite, PAS 521L . A comprehensive approach to direct patient intervention. Students will gain experience in patient interview and education skills, charting, coding, and understanding the management of disease with the use of clinical procedures. This course will utilize lectures, videos, and hands-on demonstrations. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 521L - Clinical Skills Lab


    Prerequisite, physician assistant studies major. Corequisite, PAS 521 . This course provides a hands-on environment for students to apply and practice the clinical skills reviewed in lecture using a variety of simulation equipment and patient situations. (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit
  • PAS 522 - Neurology


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 516 , PAS 517 , PAS 518  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine for the neurologic system. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 523 - Orthopedics/Rheumatology


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 516 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine for the musculoskeletal system. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
  • PAS 524 - Women’s Health


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. This is an organ systems-based module utilizing a combination of lectures, case-based scenarios and clinical lab experiences to cover the pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, medical procedures, pharmacology, and clinical medicine for women’s health. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
  • PAS 525 - Ethics in PA Practice


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. This ethics course will provide an overview of basic ethical principles relevant to the patient-provider role. It includes dilemmas frequently encountered in health care (clinical, research and administration) and is integrated with the important legal aspects related to medical ethics across diverse backgrounds and the lifespan. The course is conducted using problem and case-based activities with a focus on critical thinking and inquiry. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 526 - ID and Immunology


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. The course will review infectious disease (ID) and immunologically-related anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, procedures, and pharmacology. Emphasis will be on developing a differential-diagnoses, work-up, and management plan for common infectious and immunologic conditions. The course will utilize lectures, clinical case studies, and small group activities to promote clinical reasoning. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 527 - Pediatrics


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. A comprehensive approach to learning pediatric medicine. The course covers pediatric health maintenance, related anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, procedures, and pharmacology. This will progress to the clinical management of a pediatric patient. The course will utilize lectures, case-based scenarios, and faculty driven clinical lab experiences to develop critical thinking for the module. Students will learn treatment of trauma and medical disorders commonly presenting in the pediatric population, and become Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certified. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 528 - Geriatrics


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , PAS 531  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. The course will review geriatric-related anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, procedures, and pharmacology. Emphasis will be on developing a differential-diagnoses, work-up, and management plan for common geriatric conditions. The course will utilize lectures, clinical case studies, and small group activities to promote clinical reasoning. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 530 - Fundamentals of Surgery


    Prerequisites, PAS 510 , PAS 511 , PAS 512 , PAS 513 , PAS 514 , PAS 515 , PAS 516 , PAS 517 , PAS 518 , with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the second trimester, physician assistant studies major. A comprehensive approach to learning surgery and inpatient medicine. The course covers surgical disease related anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, history/physical examination skills, diagnostic studies, procedures, and pharmacology. This will progress to the clinical management of the surgical patient. It will include lab time developing the clinical skills on sterile technique, suturing and gowning/gloving. This course includes pre-operative evaluation, peri-and post-operative tenants of care for the surgical patient. The course will utilize lectures, case based scenarios, and faculty driven clinical lab experiences to develop critical thinking for the module. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 531 - Research Methods and Design


    Prerequisites, PAS 500 PAS 501 PAS 501L PAS 502 PAS 502L PAS 503 PAS 504 PAS 505 PAS 506 PAS 507  with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the first trimester, physician assistant studies major. Instruction in research methods and application to the clinical setting with a focus on general medical and public health topics. Basic concepts of epidemiology and statistics as related to evidence-based medical practice. Critical appraisal of published clinical research reports to identify strengths and weaknesses in study design, data presentation and conclusions. Regulatory compliance overview for human subject research. Application of knowledge and skills gained will lead the student to successfully complete the “Capstone” Graduate Project courses (PAS 697  and PAS 698 ). (Offered summer.) 1 credit
  • PAS 601 - Family Medicine


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of Family Medicine. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in an outpatient Family Medicine setting. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with program-approved clinical preceptors, as well as, didactic sessions and a final written exam during call back days at the end of the rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 602 - Internal Medicine - Inpatient


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of inpatient Internal Medicine/Hospitalist medicine. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in an inpatient setting, with a focus on commonly encountered clinical conditions, procedures, and health management systems. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors, as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of each rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 603 - Internal Medicine - Outpatient


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of outpatient Internal Medicine. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in an outpatient setting, with a focus on clinical conditions, procedures, and health management systems commonly encountered in internal medicine. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors, as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of each rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 604 - Women’s Health and OB-GYN


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of Women’s Health. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in outpatient and some inpatient settings, with a focus on women’s health issues and obstetrics. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of each rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 605 - Emergency Medicine


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of Emergency Medicine. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences where students are assigned to an emergency department that will focus on a variety of conditions commonly encountered in emergency medicine. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors, as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of the rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 606 - General Surgery


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of General Surgery. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in a perioperative/surgical setting, with a focus on medical conditions, surgical procedures, and health management systems commonly encountered in general surgery practice. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of each rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 607 - Mental and Behavior Health


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of mental and behavioral health. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in a variety of outpatient, inpatient, and clinical settings, with a focus on mental and behavioral health conditions commonly encountered in psychiatry. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors, as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of each rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 608 - Pediatrics


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the specialty of Pediatrics. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences in outpatient settings, with a focus on commonly encountered pediatric health issues. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors as well as didactic sessions during callback days at the end of each rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 609 - Elective


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. This course introduces students to the medical specialty of their choice. This course will consist of supervised clinical experiences where students are assigned to a specific clinical setting that will focus on a variety of conditions commonly encountered in their chosen field. The course will consist of combined clinical experiences with approved clinical preceptors, as well as didactic sessions during call back days at the end of the rotation. (Offered every semester.) 5 credits
  • PAS 697 - Graduate Project I


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. Graduate Project I prepares the graduate candidate for the development of a project related to the candidate’s research interests. The Graduate Project provides students with the opportunity to creatively address a proven deficiency in the realms of clinical medicine, educational medicine (patient or medical provider material), or other area that will further the student’s and the profession’s knowledge and/or resource base. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
  • PAS 698 - Graduate Project II


    Prerequisites, completion of all first-year courses, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, physician assistant studies major. Graduate Project II prepares the graduate candidate for the development of a project related to the candidate’s research interests. The Graduate Project provides students with the opportunity to creatively address a proven deficiency in the realms of clinical medicine, educational medicine (patient or medical provider material), or other area that will further the student’s and the profession’s knowledge and/or resource base. This course builds upon the medical research foundational principles learned in PAS 531  Research Methods and Design. (Offered spring semester.) 2 credits
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