(2 Cr.) This course addresses jazz performer lineage, style period characteristics, and progressive development of the genre through listening and subsequent analysis.
(3 Cr.) In this course, students will analytically study masterworks from Bach to Bartok, through consideration of style, harmony, scoring, and theory.
(3 Cr.) Techniques of advanced orchestra conducting. Score analysis, rehearsal preparation, rehearsal techniques, and interpretation of standard orchestral repertoire. Prerequisites: MUSC 4079 or approval of Director of School of Music.
(1-3 Cr.) Individual research on selected topics. A. Performance and Ensemble; B. History and Literature; C. Theory and Composition; D. Piano Pedagogy and Literature; E. Vocal Diction, Pedagogy, and Literature; F. Music Theatre. Prerequisites: Approval of the Head of the Division of Music. May be repeated.
NURS 4036 - Practicum in Health Assessment and Health Maintenance of the Aging Patient
(3 Cr.) A laboratory course designed to apply the concepts of the nursing processes as they relate to the provision of health assessment and health maintenance in the care of the aged. The student is provided an opportunity to elicit and record health histories and to perform physical examinations and health maintenance activities for the aged.
(1-3 Cr., Maximum 6 Cr.) Investigative study of special problems by students with particular needs in nursing education, practice, and administration. A. Research; B. Practice; C. Administration; D. Education. Prerequisites: Approval of the Director, School of Nursing.
(3 Cr.) The in-depth study of critical care aspects of nursing, including support mechanisms. A. Adult; B. Pediatric; C. MICU; D. SICU; E. PICU; F. NICU; H. Burn; I. Psychiatry; J. Dialysis; K. Emergency; L. Substance Abuse. Prerequisites: 4001, 4002, 4003, Registered Nurse license, or Permission of the Director, School of Nursing.
NURS 5001 - Advanced Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
(2 Cr.) Overview of theoretical and conceptual models from disciplines including nursing, management, education, and economics. Emphasis on theory utilization in advanced nursing practice.
(3 Cr.) Critical analysis of scientific knowledge from across healthcare disciplines. Emphasis on logic, process of inquiry, knowledge generation, and utilization.
(3 Cr.) Exploration of health care delivery models, managed care, and regulator influences. Global health issues and vulnerable populations are examined.
NURS 5005 - Health Care Law and Ethical Decision Making
(2 cr.) Exploration of health care law and practice standards, professional liability, and risk management. Case study analysis of ethical decision making.
(3 Cr.) Normal system-focused advanced pathophysiology is applied to pathologic disease processes to form a firm foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and clinical management.
(3 Cr.) Building on basic assessment skills with attention to development of advanced assessment skills, data collection, and documentation. Clinical practice with approved preceptor.
(3 Cr.) Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of therapeutic agents used in acute and chronic illnesses are appraised. Legal issues in pharmacology are addressed.
NURS 5011 - Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
(2 Cr.) Evaluation of care environment and care outcomes. Clinical practicum with analysis of root cause, patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence based practices.
(3 Cr.) Building on basic assessment skills with attention to development of advanced assessment skills, data collection, and documentation. Clinical practice with approved preceptor.
NURS 5014 - Personnel and Organizational Managment I
(2 Cr.) Focuses on strategic planning, economic management skills, budgets, and resource allocations. Planned change project with emphasis on economic impact in clinical practicum.
(2 Cr.) Focuses on strategic planning, economic management skills, budgets, and resource allocations. Planned change project with emphasis on economic impact in clinical practicum.
NURS 5024 - Personnel and Organizational Management II
(2 Cr.) A continuation on NURS 5014. Review of organizational leadership roles in the management of human resources. Emphasis on organizational efficiency. Clinical practicum with a approved preceptor.
(2 Cr.) A continuation of NURS 5019. Focuses on strategic planning, economic management skills, budgets and resource allocations. Emphasis on economic impact in clinical practicum. Clinical experience with an approved clinical preceptor.
(3 Cr.) Health promotion, disease prevention and management of common acute health concerns of adults and geriatrics in primary care settings. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor in primary care. Prerequisites: NURS 5007
NURS 5204 - AGNP II Special Health Needs of Adults in Primary Care
(3 Cr.) Health promotion, disease prevention and management of special health care concerns of adults and geriatrics in primary health care. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor. Prerequisites: NURS 5202
NURS 5206 - AGNP III Primary Care of Chronic Diseases
(3 Cr.) Health promotion, disease prevention and management of chronic diseases of adults and geriatrics in primary health care. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor. Prerequisites: NURS 5204
NURS 5208 - AGNP IV Best Practices in Adult/Geriatrics
(4 Cr.) Explore and examine evidence based best practice standards for major primary care illnesses of adult and geriatric patients. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor. Prerequisites: NURS 5206
NURS 5220 - Business Practices for Nurse Practitioners
(3 Cr.) An analysis of legal, ethical, and best practices to effectively manage a primary care practice and avoid revenue losses and legal complications.
NURS 5222 - Educational Concepts for Nursing Education
(3 Cr.) An exploration of essential knowledge and skills to prepare for scholarly application of nursing education research findings to facilitate classroom and clinical learning opportunities for beginning practitioners in nursing education.
NURS 5226 - Genomics and Family Healthcare Across the Lifespan
(3 Cr.) A survey of the theoretical, developmental, and genomic influences affecting family dynamics, with a focus on current issues and stressors impacting family health.
(3 Cr.) Health promotion, disease prevention and management of common acute health concerns of adults in primary care settings. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor in primary care.
(3 Cr.) Health promotion and disease management of women’s health and men’s health needs in primary health care. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor.
(3 Cr.) Health care management of acute and chronic diseases of infants, children, and adolescents in primary care. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor.
(4 Cr.) Explore and examine evidence based best practice standards for major primary care illnesses of adults and geriatrics. Clinical experience with an approved preceptor.
(3 Cr.) Provides an overview of clinical conditions commonly seen in the adult practice of occupational therapy. Students will learn disease etiology, symptomatology, pathology, and current medical treatment practices, including occupational therapy application.
OCCT 5004 - Conditions in OT Practice - Mental Health
(3 Cr.) Provides an overview of the mental health conditions commonly seen in the practice of occupational therapy. Students will learn etiology, symptomatology, and psychopathology of patterns of behavior and current medical treatment practices, including occupational therapy application.
OCCT 5006 - Conditions in OT Practice - Pediatrics
(3 Cr.) Provides an overview of child growth and development; the etiology, medical treatment, and prognosis of congenital and acquired conditions of disease processes associated with childhood, including occupational therapy application.
OCCT 5010 - Neurology for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
(3 Cr.) The study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human nervous system and the effects on occupational performance as it applies to the practice of occupational therapy. Lecture/Online. F
(3 Cr.) Foundations of the occupational therapy profession including development of the profession, the clinical occupational therapy process, and professional ethics, values and responsibilities. Lecture/Online. F
OCCT 5025 - Foundations for the Practice of Occupational Therapy
(2 Cr.) Examines the basic tenants of occupational therapy including the historical foundation, philosophical base, core values and code of ethics. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework is introduced and examined. The role of the occupational therapist in various contexts will be explored.
OCCT 5030 - Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
(3 Cr.) Introduction to occupational therapy research and evidence-based practice, to prepare the student majoring in occupational therapy to critically read, evaluate and generate research in occupational therapy, including historical, descriptive and experimental processes, statistical and research designs, sampling procedures, collecting and processing research data, disseminating research and using evidence to impact practice. Lecture/Online. F
OCCT 5040 - Kinesiology in the Context of Activity
(3 Cr.) Application of concepts of anatomy and physiology to occupational performance across the lifespan as it applies to the practice of occupational therapy. Evaluation of range of motion, muscle strength and function is included. Lecture/Online. F
(3 Cr.) Etiology, symptomology and medical management and role of the OT of conditions most often treated by occupational therapists. Lecture/Online. Sp
OCCT 5060 - Occupational Therapy Methods and Application
(3 Cr.) Exploration of methods used in OT across the lifespan including understanding of occupation-based methods related to work, leisure, and self-care/community. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of theoretical practice models including understanding of the function-dysfunction continuum and assumptions in the developmental, physical, and psychosocial practice. Lecture/Online. Sp
OCCT 5090 - Evidence-Based Practice & Best Practices
3 cr. Application of evidence-based reasoning to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and treat problems related to occupational performance and participation. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Principles and rationale of OT assessment, reasoning and administration of appropriate instruments to meet client needs across the lifespan. Lecture/Online. Sum I
OCCT 5115 - Assistive Technology and Current Trends to Enhance Occupational Performance
(3 Cr.) Examines fundamental skills for OT practice across the lifespan focusing on non-traditional, current and emerging trends, and assistive technology. Advocacy, integration of resources, and consultation are examined as occupational therapy strategies for meeting societal and community needs.
(3 Cr.) Students will develop research proposals and instruments based on occupational therapy initiatives in collaboration with a faculty research project mentor. Research Projects will be carried out in
OCCT 5140 - Psychosocial Practice Across the Lifespan
(3 Cr.) Evaluation and intervention of psychosocial issues across the lifespan that interfere with engagement in occupational performance. Lecture/Online. F
(3 Cr.) Presentation of the OT process with adults and the aging population, from evaluation through intervention in various practice settings. Lecture/Online. F
(3 Cr.) Implementation of an original research project including collection, analysis and interpretation of data, with poster presentation of research and conclusions. Prerequisites:
(3 Cr.) Examine principles and philosophies of administration and management and apply general principles to program marketing and development as it applies to the practice of Occupational Therapy. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of psychosocial theory and treatment techniques. Twenty hours of level I fieldwork specific to psychosocial practice in a clinical setting supervised by ULM Occupational Therapy clinical faculty. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of developmental theory and treatment through Problem-based Learning and twenty hours of level I fieldwork in a clinical setting. Level I fieldwork supervised by Occupational Therapy clinicians in the community. Lecture/Online. Sp
(3 Cr.) Application of physical disability theory and treatment through Problem-based Learning and twenty hours of level I fieldwork in a clinical setting. Level I fieldwork supervised by Occupational Therapy clinicians in the community. Lecture/Online. Sp
(1, 2 or 3 Cr.) NON-REQUIRED ELECTIVE: Directed study in selected areas addressing specific deficiencies in plans of study required by ACOTE Standards. Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Lecture/Online.
OCCT 5290 - Functional Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapist
(3 Cr.) Applies knowledge of human anatomy to occupational performance. Covers assessments related to palpation, muscle testing, and goniometry with a focus on analyzing the impact of dysfunction to occupational performance.
(3 Cr.) Study of the structure and function of the human limbs, spine, head and neck with emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, nervous, and vascular systems of the limbs and spine as it applies to OT. Cadaver dissection will be utilized.
OCCT 6010 - Therapeutic Media & Methods for Individuals & Groups
(3 Cr.) Basic techniques and activity analysis of therapeutic media to be applied in occupational therapy treatment of indivduals and groups. Group process and group dynamics will be explored.
OCCT 6020 - Occupational Therapy Practice: Adult I
(3 Cr.) Part 1 of Adult OT Practice: Presents the theory and rationale of evidence based assessment and intervention for physical, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, psychosocial, and neurological dysfunctions as they apply to adult clients. Students will develop skills in clinical evaluation and treatment planning for adult and older adult clients.
OCCT 6030 - Occupational Therapy Practice: Pediatrics I
(3 Cr.) Part 1 of Pediatric OT Practice: Presents the theory and rationale of evidence based assessment and intervention for developmental, physical, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, psychosocial, and neurological dysfunctions as they apply to pediatric clients. Students will develop skills in clinical evaluation and treatment planning for pediatric and adolescent clients.
(3 Cr.) Focuses on the skills related to research planning and design. Students will participate in developing a scholarly project/study, inclusive of understanding the components of an IRB proposal and sound research plan.
(3 Cr.) Implementation of an approved research proposal/protocol under the direction of a faculty advisor, including collection, analysis and interpretation of data, culminating in a research paper and a poster presentation of research and conclusions.
OCCT 6060 - Occupational Therapy Practice: Adult II
(3 Cr.) Part 2 of Adult OT Practice: A continuation of OCCT 6020. Presents the theory and rationale of evidence based assessment and intervention for physical, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, psychosocial, and neurological dysfunctions as they apply to adult clients. Students will develop skills in clinical evaluation and treatment planning for adult and older adult clients.
OCCT 6070 - Occupational Therapy Practice: Pediatrics II
(3 Cr.) Part 2 of Pediatric OT Practice: A continuation of OCCT 6030. Presents the theory and rationale of evidence based assessment and intervention for developmental, physical, sensory, perceptual/cognitive, phsychosocial, and neurological dysfunctions as they apply to pediatric clients. Students will develop skills in clinical evaluation and treatment planning for pediatric and adolescent clients.
(3 Cr.) Exploration of theory and rationale of evidence based assessment and intervention for the practice of psychosocial occupational therapy. Students will develop skills in clinical evaluation and treatment planning for clients in the mental health arena.
(3 Cr.) Exploration of population-based interventions with an emphasis on ways to promote health and wellness through behavioral change and identification of barriers to change.
OCCT 7020 - OT Management: Leadership and Administration
(3 Cr.) Plan and participate in professional development, leadership, and advocacy opportunities related to current and emerging practice areas including interprofessional practice. Primary topics addressed include organizational and legal structures, supervision, and management, quality assurance, fiscal management, human resources, collaboration and team functions, and marketing.
(3 Cr.) Students will prepare for and initiate an in-depth experience in one of the following areas: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, teaching in academia, or theory development. Students will develop a plan that will culminate in a capstone project in the OCCT 7300: Capstone II course. Additionally, students will participate in a comprehensive review of the OTD curriculum in preparation for the National Boards for Certification of Occupational Therapy exam, as well as the processes for national certification and state licensure.