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PHAS 500 - Human Gross Anatomy With Cadaver – Part I (cc)
Credit(s): 2
3 hours lecture
This course is the first component of a two part course in human gross anatomy. Component 1 focuses on the anatomy of the back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities, with a strong emphasis on body cavities and organ systems. Theoretical concepts taught in lecture are explored in further the dissection lab. In lab, students will be provided with a thorough understanding of normal human anatomy and its variations, surgical interventions and disease sequelae. Offered summer semester only.
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PHAS 500A - Human Gross Anatomy With Cadaver Lab
Credit(s): 1
3 semester hours lab
Corequisite(s): PHAS 500
This course complements material learned in PHAS 500 and provides students an in-depth knowledge of structures of the human body through cadaver dissection. A regional approach will be taken, emphasizing the relationship between various structures including, but not limited to, muscles, nerves, arteries, bony landmarks, ligaments, and the viscera of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. The laboratory is designed to facilitate the study of human anatomy through the dissection of human cadavers and examination of anatomical models. Offered summer semester only.
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PHAS 502 - Pathophysiology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course is designed to promote the understanding and application of fundamental disease processes in clinical settings. Students will study the essential mechanisms and sequence of events leading to the development and functional changes associated with the disease process. General concepts of diseases, including etiology, pathogenesis, morphology, and biochemistry will be discussed. General pathophysiological concepts including cell injury, necrosis, inflammation, wound healing, and neoplasia will also be taught. A review of anatomy and physiology will be incorporated in this course. Offered summer semester only.
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PHAS 503 - Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine I
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
The principles of clinical care will be taught through the intensive study of the symptoms, anatomy, physiology, etiology, epidemiology, history, physical examination findings, diagnosis and treatment of disease states. Counseling, management and patient education issues will be explored. Clinical case discussions through weekly case presentations and case write-ups will be included. The internal medicine components in this course are neurology, dermatology, genetics, and ophthalmology. Offered summer semester only.
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PHAS 504 - Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine II
Credit(s): 4
4 semester hours
The second in the yearlong series, this course is a continuation of the principles of clinical care. Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine II will cover the major areas of internal medicine: cardiology, nephrology, rheumatology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and pulmonology. Weekly case presentations and write-ups utilizing the Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan (SOAP) format are essential in this course. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 505 - Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine III
Credit(s): 5
5 semester hours
An exploration of clinical care concentrating on disorders found in common specialties such as surgery, emergency medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, endocrinology, and hematology. A study of the principles of prescription writing and actual prescriptive order writing are incorporated in the weekly case presentations and write-ups. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 506 - Patient Interviewing
Credit(s): 1
1 semester hour
Patient Interviewing is the first in a series of courses concentrating on the behavioral aspects of primary care medicine through the integration of individual, family and community concerns, an approach commonly used in primary care medicine. Patient Interviewing will teach students the skills needed in interviewing, history taking and medical note writing. Communication skills, including cross-cultural competencies, self-reflection and clinician bias will be discussed. Patient-centered care and patient education will be an integral part of this course. Class participation and role-playing is required in order to develop these skills. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 509 - Pharmacology I
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course presents a study of the mechanisms of drug action in the treatment of disease, including the determinants of bioavailability such as uptake, distribution, metabolism and elimination, and drug-receptor interaction and competition. The basis of therapeutic and adverse effects of each class of drug will be discussed by system. The modification of drug action and adverse effects will also be discussed. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 510 - Pharmacology II
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
The therapeutic and adverse effects of each class of drug will continue from the previous course. The process through which the government regulates drug approval and other relevant concerns will be addressed during this course. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 512 - Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
Fundamental concepts in preventive medicine and public health will be introduced in this course. Topics include control and prevention of communicable diseases relevant to the U.S. population, toxicology; occupational health; environmental health; prevention of chronic conditions; and violence as a public health problem. Students will also learn about the organization of the health care system in the U.S. and other countries and will familiarize themselves with administrative, ethical and legal issues important for Public Health practice. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 513 - Physician Assistant Seminar
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
The history of the Physician Assistant profession, role socialization, credentials, rules and regulations governing clinical responsibilities and dynamics of membership on a health care team will be discussed in this seminar. The seminar will further explore the social dimensions of health care; literature will be used to define our role as health care providers. Controversies in the profession and current issues in health care will be raised. Offered summer semester only.
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PHAS 514 - Evidence-Based Medicine
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
A critical evaluation of journal articles and the practice of using research to answer clinical questions will be explored during this course. Articles concerning treatment, diagnosis, prognosis and harm will be discussed in detail as well as statistical methods used to validate findings. Techniques of critical appraisal will be stressed. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 518 - EKG and Radiology
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
Basic concepts needed to read electrocardiographs (EKG) and radiographic studies will be introduced. The basic principles of radiology and imaging techniques and procedures such as plain radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography and MR images will be reviewed. Normal and abnormal findings on these commonly ordered studies will be emphasized. Practice in reading and interpreting electrocardiograms will also be covered. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 528 - Communication in the Medical Encounter
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
This course is the continuation of PHAS 506 , Patient Interviewing. It focuses on the clinician-patient encounter. This course will focus on developing and refining communication and interviewing skills. The importance of establishing rapport with patients and creating an atmosphere that promotes empathy and supports good listening skills will be emphasized. Topics will include learning how to promote healthy behavior and apply motivational interviewing; discuss difficult news with patients and engage in conversations regarding care at the end of life. Sensitive topics such as domestic violence, eating disorders, and sexuality will be discussed as well as interviewing across the life span. Throughout the course students will be asked to reflect on those aspects of the clinician-patient encounter that are most personally challenging. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 529 - Clinical Decision Making and Problem Solving
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course is designed to foster the critical clinical thinking skills necessary to develop patient databases and differential diagnoses for medical problems encountered in the primary care setting. Emphasis is on correlation of historical information, physical findings, and pertinent laboratory results to formulate a diagnosis and a patient management plan. Students will develop these skills through analyzing and presenting clinical cases. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 530 - Medical Spanish I
Credit(s): 1
1 semester hour
This course is designed to impart the language skills and vocabulary necessary for communication with Spanish speaking people in a variety of health care related situations. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. Emphasis will be on conversation. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 531 - Medical Spanish II
Credit(s): 1
1 semester hour
Building upon the foundation of knowledge gained in Medical Spanish I, this course is designed to continue to impart medical vocabulary and practical language skills to conduct medical interviews and physical examinations in the clinical setting. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 532 - Physical Diagnosis I
Credit(s): 2
2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
This course will explore the principles and skills required to perform a complete physical examination and special diagnostic maneuvers. A combined lecture and laboratory format is utilized. Using an organ systems approach, emphasis is on normal adult physical findings. The examination of children, adolescents, and the elderly will also be discussed. This forms the basis for correlating pathologic findings and underlying diseases. Students will also learn to accurately integrate and record historical and physical findings in written format. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 533 - Physical Diagnosis II
Credit(s): 2
2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Building upon the foundation of knowledge gained in Physical Diagnosis I, this course continues to explore the principles and skills required to perform a complete physical examination and special diagnostic maneuvers. A combined lecture and laboratory format is utilized. Using an organ systems approach, emphasis is on normal adult physical findings. The examination of children, adolescents and the elderly will also be discussed. This forms the basis for correlating pathologic findings and underlying diseases. Students will continue learning to accurately integrate and record historical and physical findings in written format. Actual gynecological and female breast examinations on live models are integrated in this course. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 534 - Human Gross Anatomy With Cadaver – Part II
Credit(s): 1
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): PHAS 500 /PHAS 500A .
This course is the second component of a two part course in human gross anatomy. Component 2 is an 8 week course that focuses on the anatomy of the head, neck, and central nervous system. Particular attention is paid to the brain and spinal cord. Theoretical concepts taught in lecture are explored in further the dissection lab. In lab, students will be provided with a thorough understanding of normal human anatomy and its variations, surgical interventions and disease sequelae. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 540 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures I
Credit(s): 2
2 semester hours
This laboratory-based course is designed to teach students technical procedures frequently encountered in primary care, emergency medicine, and surgical settings such as sterile technique, intravenous cannulization, suturing, urethral catheterization, and endotracheal and nasogastric intubation. Key concepts will be discussed in lectures, demonstrations and supervised laboratory practice. Offered fall semester only.
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PHAS 541 - Clinical Laboratory Procedures II
Credit(s): 2
2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Building upon the foundation of knowledge gained in PHAS 540 Clinical Laboratory Procedure I, this course will provide the student with the basic knowledge to analyze and determine normal and abnormal blood serum tests, arterial blood gases, and urine laboratory tests. This course will enhance the student’s ability to correlate the clinical significance of changes in the normal values of common laboratory tests to formulate the correct diagnosis. Offered spring semester only.
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PHAS 612 - Clinical Clerkship I
Credit(s): 4
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 613 - Clinical Clerkship II
Credit(s): 4
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 614 - Clinical Clerkship III
Credit(s): 2
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 615 - Clinical Clerkship IV
Credit(s): 4
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 616 - Clinical Clerkship V
Credit(s): 4
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 617 - Clinical Clerkship VI
Credit(s): 2
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 618 - Clinical Clerkship VII
Credit(s): 4
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 619 - Clinical Clerkship VIII
Credit(s): 4
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 620 - Clinical Clerkship IX
Credit(s): 2
Nine supervised clinical rotations provide students with hands-on clinical experience and evaluation in the care of pediatric and adult patients. Students are actively engaged in the delivery of care in inpatient, outpatient and long term care settings. The 6 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 240 hrs. each) offer training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and primary care. These clerkships are equal to 4 credits each. Students also complete 3 week long clerkship experiences (minimum of 120 hrs. each) in psychiatry and a chosen field of medicine to explore or to gain intensive experience in one of the core practice areas of medicine. This elective clerkship placement must be approved by the Physician Assistant Program. These elective clerkships are equal to 2 credits each.
During these clerkships, students evaluate medical and surgical patients and follow their daily progress; thereby developing the ability to elicit history and physical findings, correlate those findings along with the patients’ physiologic and biochemical data and emotional state in order to formulate a plan for patient management. Students are also given opportunities to develop skills and demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting certain medical procedures and tasks. Students also receive instruction and evaluation in professional competencies including relating to colleagues, communicating with patients, understanding the PA role and limitations, self-confidence, reliability, dependability, attitude and appearance.
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PHAS 700 - Seminar in Community Health Research
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Methodological and practical guidelines on how to assess approach and address community health problems and to develop effective and culturally appropriate interventions, for application to the program’s Masters Project. Students will learn to design, produce, and administer survey questionnaires, which are important tools of primary data collection at the community level. Offered summer semester only.
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PHAS 701 - Epidemiological Methods
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
An introduction to biostatistics and epidemiology with application to medical and biological research will be covered. Topics will include an overview and history of epidemiology, study designs, rates and proportions, contingency tables, measures of association, confounding and effect modification, infectious disease, epidemic surveillance, and evaluation of clinical tests. Practical application will consist of analysis of data collection and analysis and as well as reviews of current literature. Students will be trained in the use of SPSS. Offered summer semester only,
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PHAS 702 - Master’s Project Seminar
Credit(s): 6
6 semester hours
This course is designed as a “capstone” to the Physician Assistant Program’s graduate curriculum. It is conducted as a seminar with the students working in groups. Utilizing tools and skills developed in PHAS 700 and PHAS 701 , the students design a community research project. The students work through the various stages of project design, culminating in a Research Proposal and an Institutional Review Board application. Offered summer semester only,
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PHAS 890 - Capstone Continuation
Credit(s): No credit, but cost is equivalent to one credit.
Students who have completed all coursework but have not completed their capstone project within the required one term must register for this course each subsequent term until the project is completed. Only two consecutive terms of capstone continuation registration permitted.
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PHAS 899 - Maintenance of Matriculation
Credit(s): No credit.
Students are expected to register in successive terms to maintain status as a matriculated student. However, if a student cannot enroll in a term, maintenance of matriculation is required. The fee for maintaining matriculation is $100 per term and is processed as a registration. Maintenance of matriculation without attending class is limited to one year. Students who have not maintained matriculation and wish to return to their program within one year after their last course will be charged the fee for each missed term. Activated U.S. Military Reservists are not required to pay the fee.
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PSYN 602 - Development Across the Lifespan
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
A consideration of human development and behavior throughout the life span: childhood, adolescence, and the adult years; emphasis on normal growth and development focusing on both the critical issues involved for the individual as well as the family in each stage of development.
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PSYN 603 - Contemporary Theories in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
A survey of the transformation of psychological thought from 19th-century philosophy, physiology, and medicine to modern psychology as a scientific discipline. Implications for behavioral science and its variety of disciplines and “schools of thought” are reviewed and discussed.
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PSYN 604 - Physiological Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
The physiological analysis of human behavior with emphasis on neurochemical, neurological and physiological mechanisms in behavior and their implications for neuropsychology, behavior theory, and psychosomatic medicine.
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PSYN 605 - Contemporary Couples Therapy: Theory and Practice
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 653
This course will provide master’s students in Marriage and Family Therapy with an in-depth examination of contemporary theories and practices in couple therapy. Couple assessment and intervention across the life cycle, including formation, early marriage, parenthood, mid-marriage and aging couples will be studied. Couple dissolution, separation, divorce, and remarriage will be examined from the viewpoint of the work of the practicing family therapist. Couple issues including commitment, decision-making, conflict, gender differences, sexuality, infertility, intergenerational relationships, work, money, migration, illness, affairs, physical violence, and death of a spouse will be addressed in a family systems context and contemporary “best practice” models of Couple Therapy.
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PSYN 611 - Psychological Aspects of Disabilities
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
An analysis of the development and psychological adjustment problems of people with structural and functional disabilities. Education, rehabilitation, and supportive services are considered.
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PSYN 614 - Introduction to Consultation and Family/Community Mental Health
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 614
This course provides students with an introduction to three of the major focuses within the field of community psychology: prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of the mentally ill from a systems perspective. It will cover historical trends in community mental health, family interventions, methods of building psychological health, social systems analyses and modification, support systems and coping mechanisms, skill training, the process of implementing community-based programs and community mobilization, community, research, and the role of paraprofessionals and other community helpers.
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PSYN 615 - Personality
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
A critical examination of the leading theories of personality with the purpose of evolving a comprehensive conceptualization.
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PSYN 616 - Statistics and Research Methodology I
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: SCPY 616
How to design and conduct experiments, interpret obtained results, and refine the succeeding design and procedures is discussed. How to read and critique a problem, collect and analyze data and interpret and critique the outcome is demonstrated. Students in the M.S. in Psychology program will submit to the Mercy College Institutional Review Board a completed literature review, introduction, and methodology section of a proposed research project that will be completed in PSYN 617 . An independent research proposal is required of the M.S. in Psychology students at the completion of the semester.
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PSYN 617 - Statistics and Research Methodology II
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: SCPY 617
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 616 /SCPY 616 (Students must have a B or higher)
A continuation of PSYN 616 , Statistics and Research I. How to conduct experiments, interpret obtained results, and refine the succeeding design and procedures is further discussed. Students will collect and analyze data as well as interpret and critique the outcome. At the end of the course the student will present orally and in written form the completed the research project that was proposed in PSYN 616 /SCPY 616 .
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PSYN 618 - Modalities of Therapeutic Intervention
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Discussion of various therapeutic strategies and tactile alternatives in a variety of settings.
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PSYN 620 - Clinical Assessment
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course serves to engage students in application and theory as to the use of interviews, projective techniques and other semi-structured instruments in psychological research, assessment, therapeutic interventions and occupational settings. Classroom demonstrations of techniques will be included, and each student will be required to gain some practical experience with at least two assessment procedures.
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PSYN 621 - Tests and Measurement
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
An introduction to concepts of psychological test construction and evaluation. Principles of ethical conduct, administration, and interpretation will be illustrated for standardized tests commonly used in vocational counseling, employment practices, and clinical assessment.
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PSYN 625 - Domestic Violence: Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Family Treatment
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 625
This course will focus on several different forms of family and intimate relationship violence. It will examine the historical and psychological roots of family violence, theoretical models, and attention will be given to issues of definition and conceptualization. Among the areas covered are child neglect, physical, psychological, sexual abuse as well as spouse abuse, dating violence, and elder abuse. Attention will be given to cross-cultural issues in defining and studying family violence and abuse. Prevalence, contributing factors and societal and gender views on domestic violence will be discussed. Counseling programs and resources for the abused individual and treatment strategies for the abuser are considered from a cognitive behavioral approach.
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PSYN 630 - Practicum I in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Director and PSYN 644 required.
Provides students with supervised field experience in an area that relates to their interests and/or specialization. On-site experiences are discussed during the weekly online seminar to focus upon student concerns and basic issues of ethics, theory and practice. Students must apply for placements the semester prior to registration. One hundred fifty hours of volunteer fieldwork is required. Completion of 18 credits and a GPA of 3.0 is required for registration in PSYN 630. in the program before registering for PSYN 630. Pass/Fail only.
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PSYN 632 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Introduction to the various areas currently comprising industrial/organizational psychology: personnel studies, worker motivation, training concepts and programs; labor-industrial relations; resting and assessment for selection or placement; theories of organizational structure, change and relationships.
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PSYN 633 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): 18 credits in M.S. Psychology, GPA 3.0, and Approval of Program Director is Required.
The practicum in teaching provides the graduate student with an opportunity to gain experience teaching in the discipline in psychology. Graduate students will be paired with a full-time faculty member in SSBS. The course the student will assist with will vary by semester and faculty mentor. Graduate students will complete a minimum of 150 hours as a teaching assistant in a psychology course.
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PSYN 639 - Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
(Must be taken before MFT Practica) This course is intended to prepare students for their yearlong clinical internship and Practicum. Students will learn approaches to systemic and relational interviewing and intervention, addressing the needs of individuals, couples and families. The course will provide special attention to the beginning phases of family and couple therapy and to common presenting concerns that students will encounter in the field. Students will learn how to join a clinical setting and begin to develop a professional role and identity as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
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PSYN 640 - Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of Fieldwork Coordinator by April 1st and completion of PSYN 644 , PSYN 653 and PSYN 654
Provides students with supervised experience in an area that relates to their specialization in family therapy. On-site experiences are discussed during the weekly seminar which focuses on student concerns and basic issues of ethics, theory and practice. Students must apply for clinical placements the semester prior to registration. Students are expected to remain in their internship site for three semesters. Two hundred hours of fieldwork are required. Of the 200 hours, 80 must be client-contact hours. (only offered in fall semester)
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PSYN 641 - Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum II
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Completion of PSYN 640 and permission of Fieldwork Coordinator
Provides an expansion of knowledge of material introduced in PSYN 640. Students will be trained in the evaluation and treatment of family and marital relationships. Other topics include sibling relationships, communication among family members, psychiatric disorders parenting. Two hundred hours of fieldwork are required. Of the 200 hours, 120 must be client-contact hours. (Only offered in the spring semester)
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PSYN 642 - Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum III
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Completion of PSYN 641 and permission of Fieldwork Coordinator.
This final practicum experience builds on Practicum I and II, enabling students to deepen and broaden their knowledge and experience in treating couples and families in Family Therapy in community clinics and hospital settings. Two hundred hours of fieldwork are required. Of the 200 hours, one hundred must be client-contact hours. (offered only in summer semester)
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PSYN 644 - Group Experience (cc)
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
An examination of groups and of such group techniques as may be used for treatment, promotion of growth, or improvement of relationships in diverse settings. The format of the courses can be both didactic and experiential. The empirical literature will be considered.
This is the Core Course for the M.S. Psychology program. For an explanation of the Core Course, see the Academic Regulations and Procedures and Student Policies page.
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PSYN 650 - Directed Research in Graduate Psychology and Counseling
Credit(s): 3
This course provides graduate students with a hands-on research experience in the discipline of psychology and/or counseling. Students will engage in an in-depth and comprehensive study of a specific topic guided by a faculty mentor. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will work in a hands-on setting on all aspects of an active research project. Directed research activities will include, but are not limited to the following: literature review, study design, hypothesis development, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, report writing, and presentation findings.
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PSYN 653 - Family Systems Assessment
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 653
This course introduces family assessment through a variety of means, including family structure and organization; family process and communication; family genograms; family life cycle development across the life span and its many cultural and social class variations. Students will learn methods to differentiate well-functioning families from those who are troubled, as well as contributing factors to family resilience and wellbeing.
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PSYN 654 - Psychopathology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 654
This course provides an introduction to the genesis, course, conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Students will learn to recognize abnormal behavior and describe the psychological dysfunction, distress and cultural and family influences. Students will examine and contrast traditional with emerging ways of understanding personality, learn to see symptoms objectively, and apply interventions.
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PSYN 656 - Family Law
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
The focus of this course is to familiarize students in the management and treatment of family and marital issues within the legal framework. Students will learn competence in three areas of specialization: ethics and legal implications of practice; family violence and child abuse; and prevention and remediation. Students will learn how to read New York State statues and case law to enhance their skills as advocates for the families they service for mental health needs.
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PSYN 657 - Contemporary Family Therapy (cc)
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 657
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 653
Overview of theories of family therapy and study of patterns of family interaction. Family therapy models and concepts will be introduced. Techniques for improving family well-being and resilience are discussed as well as techniques for dealing with the family in family therapy. Attention is given to public and private agencies that deal with the contemporary problems faced by families as well as the family’s relationship with such larger systems.
This is the Core Course for the M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy program. For an explanation of the Core Course, click here .
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PSYN 665 - Professional Issues and Ethics
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
A seminar devoted to discussions and the evaluation of various issues in counseling psychology of a theoretical and practical nature. The Code of Ethics and Conduct of Psychologists, and the contemporary issues associated with this code as it pertains to the practice of psychology, are the focus of this class. Problems of ethics and the role of the psychologist will receive particular attention.
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PSYN 668 - Ethnic, Cultural, and Minority Issues in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course explores the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, religion and sexual preference upon concerns related to the impact of psychology on such issues as treatment, diagnosis, and the effects of stereotyping and discrimination upon the individuals and society.
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PSYN 695 - Special Topics in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
This course will explore specific topics of concern in psychology. Each year, different issues related to psychology will be presented. The following areas may be included: health psychology, rehabilitation psychology, geropsychology and conflict resolution approaches.
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PSYN 709 - Master Thesis Supervision
Credit(s): 6
6 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 616 & PSYN 617 and program director’s approval
All coursework must be complete or in process. All incompletes must be cleared. Registration for Thesis must be in final semester. This course will provide a culminating experience under the guidance of a mentor. Students will write a research based paper following the American Psychological Association style. The topic selected may be developed from one pursued in a previous course. The thesis will include all components of research: a literature review, research design and methodology, results (including statistical analysis), discussion, and recommendations. Pass/Fail.
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PSYN 710 - Clinical Research Project
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Requires program director’s approval. Mentor should be selected and approved one term prior to registration. This course will provide a cumulative experience under the guidance of a mentor. Students will write a case report based on a client treated in the Practicum I or Practicum II course. The report is organized by topics including but not limited to DSMIV-TR Diagnosis, Referring Problem, Medical and Psychiatric History; Behavioral Observations; Tests Administered; Test Interpretation; Treatment Approach; and Evaluation. The student is required to write a paper based on a literature search encompassing both clinical and empirical studies. This paper focuses on the justification of the psychiatric diagnosis selected and treatments currently in use for psychotherapeutic interventions. Students are required to participate in a case presentation to the faculty member supervising this capstone and one practicum supervisor.
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PSYN 890 - Capstone Continuation
Credit(s): No credit, but cost is equivalent to one credit.
Students who have completed all coursework but have not completed their capstone project within the required one term must register for this course each subsequent term until the project is completed. Only two consecutive terms of capstone continuation registration permitted.
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PSYN 891 - Clinical Practicum Continuation
Credit(s): No credit, but cost is equivalent to one credit of tuition.
Students who have not successfully fulfilled the requirements for Clinical Practicums (i.e.,PSYN 640 , PSYN 641 , and PSYN 642 ) will register for PSYN 891 each term until hours and clinical requirements are met.
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PSYN 899 - Maintenance of Matriculation
Credit(s): No credit.
Students are expected to register in successive terms to maintain status as a matriculated student. However, if a student cannot enroll in a term, maintenance of matriculation is required. The fee is $100 per term and is processed as a registration. Maintenance of matriculation without attending class is limited to one year. Students who have not maintained matriculation and wish to return to their program within one year after their last course registration will be charged the fee for each missed term. Activated U.S. Military Reservists are not required to pay the fee.
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PUAD 501 - Introduction to Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
This introductory course in public administration explores the political, social, economic, and administrative aspects of public administration as well as the essential competencies, skills and values important to public service organizations.
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PUAD 601 - Management of Non-Profit and Public Agencies
Credit(s): 3
A comprehensive study of the management of non-profit and public organizations. Examines not-for-profit management principles and objectives, governance models, program services, planning, public relations and a comprehensive review of resource development including third party contracting, fund raising and volunteer development.
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PUAD 602 - Public Policy
Credit(s): 3
This is an introductory course to public policy and analysis. Policy analysts are responsible for defining and framing public problems, identifying and evaluating possible strategies for addressing problems, and recommending solutions that make the most sense. The goals of this course are to provide students with an understanding of the role that analysis plays in the policy making process, to make students critical consumers of policy analysis, and to equip students with the basic skills necessary to write and present a professional policy analysis paper.
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PUAD 604 - Human Resource Management
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a comprehensive study of strategic human resource management, the historical and philosophical foundations of the field related to public administration, and current best practices being used to support human resources in today’s workplace. The course will cover such topics as recruitment, selection, and placement; workforce planning; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations strategies; conflict and dispute resolution; professional development; occupational health and safety; and organizational culture.
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PUAD 606 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to expose students to the legal framework of public administration and the ethical challenges faced by public servants and managers. Through theory and case study, students will examine the principles of Constitutional Law and the institutions of American Government. Students will explore the development of the administrative agency as a modern legal and social institution of American society. Students will also explore the relationship to the other branches of government.
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PUAD 608 - Finance and Economic Policy
Credit(s): 3
This course investigates the theoretical and applied issues of public finance and budgeting. The theoretical discussions will center on the reason for public sector intervention into the free market economy, and how society makes collective economic choices. Students also explore tax policies, the budgeting process and public expenditures. The applied issues include the role of the legislature, public revenue sources and types of public expenditures.
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PUAD 623 - Non-Profit Communication and Fund Raising
Credit(s): 3
The course will examine and analyze the fundraising and communications needs of nonprofit organizations. Students will view the communication needs through discussion, research and hands-on assignments. Students will examine the techniques used in fundraising and correlate them with the discussion of communication methods.
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PUAD 624 - Business and Professional Presentations
Credit(s): 3
A course in public speaking and speech writing in the context of organizational communication and public relations. Audience analysis, message selection, and delivery with the use of presentation aids, techniques of handling the media through press conferences, briefings, and meetings.
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PUAD 630 - Public Relations Campaigns and Strategies for Non-Profits
Credit(s): 3
Students will study the basics of planning, preparation, execution and management of public relations campaigns with an emphasis on nonprofit organizations through research, discussion, and hands-on activities. Study will culminate in the students’ constructing and presenting a public relations campaign, which requires successful analysis of public opinion, and understanding the goals of the non-profit they choose. Students will develop programs of action and communication to achieve public understanding, establish objectives and install evaluation techniques to measure the impact of their PR efforts.
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PUAD 640 - Leadership and Team Building
Credit(s): 3
This course covers the study of theory and research on leadership with special attention paid to the development of leadership skills and the mastery of team building strategies.
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PUAD 701 - Program Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
This course explains the main characteristics of public and non-profit program evaluation and gives the student the basic skills needed to conduct evaluations. It covers the following: assessing the need for a program; assessment of program design and logic/theory; assessment of how programs are implemented; assessment of program outcomes and/or impact; and assessment of program cost and efficiency.
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PUAD 710 - Internship in Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
Public Administration students gain applied experiences in the public or nonprofit workplace making linkages between administrative theory and practice; gaining visibility and having the opportunity to network for career success. Students gain academic credit hours while working in a public or nonprofit sector organization.
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PUAD 711 - Comprehensive Exam
Credit(s): 0
Students must pass this required comprehensive exam prior to graduation. This exam is taken during the last semester of a student’s program. A comprehensive average score of 80% is required. Students who do not receive a score of 80% need to retake the exam prior to degree conferral.
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EDUC 508 - Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Study and analysis of various bilingual education program models for teaching non-English speaking students. Attention will be paid to the problems of bilingual students and the interference among the language system and cultures in the home, community, and school.
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SCPY 610 - Developmental Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: EDUC 610
Review and analysis of research and theories of human development and behavior throughout the life span; childhood, adolescence and the adult years; emphasis on normal growth and development focusing on the critical issues involved in each stage of development.
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SCPY 616 - Statistics and Research Methodology I
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: PSYN 616
How to design and conduct experiments, interpret obtained results, and refine the succeeding design and procedures is discussed. How to read and critique a problem, collect and analyze data and interpret and critique the outcome is demonstrated. At the end of the course the student will submit to the Mercy College Institutional Review Board a completed literature review, introduction, and methodology section of a proposed research project that will be completed in SCPY 617 .
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SCPY 617 - Statistics and Research Methodology II
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: PSYN 617
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 616
How to conduct experiments, interpret obtained results, and refine the succeeding design and procedures is discussed. Students will collect and analyze data as well as interpret and critique the outcome. At the end of the course the student will have completed the research project that was proposed in SCPY 616 .
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SCPY 641 - Neurological Factors in Cognition and Behavior
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Neural anatomy and mechanisms involved in cognition, behavior, language, reading, and the acquisition of other academic skills will be examined. Particular attention will be paid to biological aspects of learning and behavioral disorders. Development neuropsychological research will be examined for principles which could enhance psychoeducational assessment and remedial practices. Neurological disorders will be discussed in relationship to modifications in educational placement and practice.
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SCPY 652 - Developmental Psychopathology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Students will understand the major diagnostic categories of psychopathology in children and adolescents. Case studies will be used to illustrate disorders such a pervasive development disorders, depression, anxiety attention deficit and hyperactivity and conduct disorders. Consideration will be given to cultural and social factors in the areas of diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. Psychopharmacology and the use of the DSM V will be discussed.
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SCPY 654 - Behavior Management Applications for Children with Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
For learning to proceed optimally, the setting must be one where behaviors (social, emotional and cognitive) are managed. This course will provide students with practical skills needed to plan, implement and evaluate behavior-management programs for both individuals and groups of children in a variety of learning environments. Considered will be techniques such as behavior modification, self-control, social skills training, assertiveness training and effective education programs.
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SCPY 657 - Group Counseling Techniques for School Psychologists
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Contemporary theories and practical perspectives pertaining to group counseling will be presented. Students will identify factors in group processes which promote growth and development in multicultural school and family environments. Students will also examine and practice techniques appropriate for the resolution of personal, social, and academic conflicts. Additional laboratory hours will be required for students to participate in a group and analyze its dynamics.
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SCPY 658 - Individual Counseling Techniques for School Psychologists
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Students will be introduced to the major theories of individual counseling as they pertain to school settings. Individual techniques other than psychotherapy used to enhance self-esteem, self-awareness, and social skill, and to reduce adjustment problems, will be practiced. Crisis intervention will be discussed. Issues pertaining to the counseling of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and their families will be examined. Additional laboratory hours will be required.
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SCPY 670 - Fieldwork in School Psychology
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 718 , SCPY 719 , SCPY 720
Students will be placed in a setting consistent with their areas of interest. They will learn informal assessment techniques including interviews, observations and work sample analysis. Students will distinguish between typical and atypical patterns of behavior taking in to consideration cultural, social and other factors. Informal assessment data will be integrated into a broader framework of development and educational theory. Attitudes toward and expectations of individuals with special needs will be discussed. The various roles of the school psychologist will be examined. One hundred twenty hours of fieldwork required.
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SCPY 703 - Remediation of Learning Problems: Students with Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 705
Based upon differential diagnosis through formal and informal assessment, implementation of the legally mandated individual educational program for each child in a special education class will be the focus of this course. A variety of individual and group remedial techniques are examined in order to improve learning. Role behavior modification, drug treatment, diet adjustment, role-playing, and counseling as they related to remediation will be discussed. To maximize the effectiveness of day-by-day activities in the classroom, the need to constantly review the factors which disrupt processes and the procedures which enhance learning will be stressed.
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SCPY 704 - Psychological and Educational Assessment
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Components of a “best practice” school-based assessment process will be identified and examined as a data-based tool for decision making regarding individual and systems-level interventions. Relevant statistical and measurement concepts will be presented as vehicles to derive and interpret test results and understand test construction. Social, cultural, legal, and ethical issues in assessment and practice will be considered.
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SCPY 705 - Diagnosis of Learning Problems: Students with Special Needs
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Theoretical and practical approaches to diagnosis will be examined. As the basis for differential diagnosis of learning problems, formal and informal observation and testing in the academic areas will be planned. The emphasis will be on administering tests and scoring and interpreting test data in order to generate the legally mandated individual educational program for each child.
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SCPY 710 - Consultation in Multicultural School Settings
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 718 , SCPY 719 , SCPY 720
Students will study theories of mental health consultation and organizational change as they apply to instructional settings. They will learn to analyze a school’s culture and organization in order to act as a positive change agent. They will study ways of developing consultative relationships with colleagues, parents, and community agency personnel in order to develop intervention plans for children in schools. Skills crucial to effective consultation and ethical guidelines for practice will be identified and used. Students will learn about issues pertaining to consultation in multicultural settings. (Taken with Fieldwork)
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SCPY 718 - Individual Assessment: Cognitive I
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 704
Students will learn to administer, score and interpret standardized tests as part of the cognitive assessment of children. This course will focus on the Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Psychometric properties of these instruments will be related to issues of interpretation. Psychological issues in intelligence testing will be reviewed as well as ethical and legal considerations. Students will be required to administer tests and will write assessment reports based on the results.
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SCPY 719 - Individual Assessment: Cognitive II
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 704 , SCPY 718
Students will continue to learn how to assess the cognitive functioning of the children by administering, scoring, and interpreting, intelligence tests used by school psychologists including the Stanford-Binet and the Woodcock-Johnson. The assessment of adaptive behavior will also be studied. Integration of findings with educational evaluation results will be examined so that individual educational plans can be developed. Students will be required to administer tests and will write assessment reports based on the results.
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SCPY 720 - Individual Assessment: Social/Emotional/Behavioral Development I
Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): SCPY 704
Students will administer and interpret measures of personality and examine their relationship to other components of the assessment process. Assessment will focus on clinical interviews, sentence completion techniques and the TAT. Students will be required to administer these personality measures, make class presentations and write reports. Conceptual foundations of these techniques will be reviewed. Cultural, ethical and legal issues will be explored.
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