MUS 127 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2

 
Description
This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activites focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 1.

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 128 - Music Theory and Analysis 1

1. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate pitch in the treble and bass clefs.
2. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate rhythmic patterns in simple meters.
3. Write scales, key signatures, intervals and triads in treble and bass clefs.
4. Compose rhythms in simple meters.
5. Analyze the melodic structure of musical phrases.

1. Treble and bass clefs
2. Scales, keys and intervals
3. Triads
4. Rhythm
5. Simple meters
6. Melodic analysis

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MUS 129 - Music Theory and Analysis 2

1. Discuss musical concepts using the standard terminology of the Western art music tradition.
2. Demonstrate complete facility in the major and minor system of keys used in the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of Western art music.
3. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate pitch in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs.
4. Identify the musical symbols used to indicate rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meters.
5. Write intervals, triads and seventh chords.
6. Compose four-part textures that are consistent with the conventions of four-part chorale-style writing.
7. Employ Roman numeral analysis techniques to analyze music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras.
8. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of jazz/pop harmonic notation.

1. Treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
2. Intervals, triads and seventh chords
3. Roman numeral analysis
4. Lead sheet notation
5. Part writing
6. Simple and compound meters

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MUS 130 - Class Voice 1

1. Describe the various aspects of vocal production.
2. Demonstrate, in vocal performances, a use of posture, breath control, vocal placement and articulation consistent with the Bel Canto technique.
3. Analyze specific vocal challenges in various songs.
4. Analyze the relationship between text and music in various songs.
5. Evaluate vocal performances

1. Vocal anatomy
2. Bel Canto technique
3. Phonation
4. Articulation
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 131 - Class Voice 2

 
Description
This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 1. Students rehearse and perform more advanced vocal repertoire from the Western art tradition as they refine their application of the Bel Canto technique of singing. In addition, this course addresses vocal techniques common in musical theatre. Lectures and activities include more advanced exercises designed to develop students’ vocal skills; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and vocal performances representing both classical and musical theatre styles.

1. Describe the essential attributes of the Bel Canto technique.
2. Demonstrate the Bel Canto technique while performing songs at the intermediate level of difficulty.
3. Analyze the similarities and differences between classical and musical theatre vocal styles.
4. Analyze the relationship between text and music in various songs from classical and musical theatre repertoire.
5. Evaluate performances of songs from classical and musical theatre repertoire.

1. Bel Canto technique
2. Musical theatre vocal styles
3. Phonation
4. Articulation
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 137 - Musicianship Skills 1

1. Identify scales, intervals, triads and rhythm patterns presented aurally.
2. Sing major and minor scales.
3. Sing melodic intervals.
4. Interpret music in the treble and bass clefs while sight singing melodies.
5. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking melodic and rhythmic dictation in simple meters.

1. Treble and bass clefs
2. Scales, keys and intervals
3. Major and minor modes
4. Triads
5. Rhythm
6. Simple meters
7. Melodic and rhythmic dictation

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MUS 138 - Musicianship Skills 2

1. Identify the quality of triads and seventh chords presented aurally.
2. Sing triads and seventh chords.
3. Improvise rhythm patterns in simple and compound meters.
4. Interpret music in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs while sight singing melodies.
5. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking melodic and rhythmic dictation in simple and compound meters.

1. Treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
2. Intervals, triads and seventh chords
3. Rhythmic improvisation
4. Simple and compound meters
5. Melodic and rhythmic dictation

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MUS 140 - Class Guitar 1

1. Apply tuning methods for proper adjustment of the six strings.
2. Compare playing positions of sitting and standing.
3. Design a practice schedule suited for individual progress.
4. Integrate plectrum and fingerstyle technique.
5. Perform from notation and from memory.
6. Demonstrate accompaniment and solo guitar approaches.

1. Holding the guitar
2. Setup and maintenance
3. Plectrum and fingerstyle
4. The treble clef
5. Rhythm
6. First position
7. Scales
8. Accompaniment patterns

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MUS 141 - Class Guitar 2

 
Description
This course builds upon the skills covered in Class Guitar 1. Students explore various methods for lead and rhythm guitar. Coursework integrates general music theory with basic fretboard technique.

1. Integrate guitar playing with ensemble technique.
2. Develop a set list designed for professional performance.
3. Improvise melodies to chord progressions.
4. Synthesize guitar skills with performance practice.
5. Create accompaniment patterns from lead sheet notation.

1. Scale systems
2. Hybrid picking
3. Lead sheet improvisation
4. Ensemble technique
5. Lead and rhythm guitar
6. Chord melody

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MUS 160 - American Popular Music

1. Recognize the essential attributes of various American popular music styles.
2. Identify important composers, performers and compositions by name through listening.
3. Summarize important developments in American popular music history.
4. Compare and contrast various genres of American popular music.
5. Synthesize American popular music styles with their socio-cultural context.

1. Folk music
2. Minstrelsy
3. Blues
4. Ragtime
5. Jazz
6. Rock music
7. Country music
8. Musical Theatre
9. Rap/Hip-Hop

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MUS 170 - Audio Recording 1

1. Explain how the physics of sound relates to audio recording techniques.
2. Demonstrate proper microphone selection and placement for a variety of studio recording scenarios.
3. Experiment with signal processing and mixing techniques.
4. Create audio recordings in a studio environment.
5. Evaluate studio recordings.

1. The physics of sound
2. Analog and digital recording
3. Microphone techniques
4. Signal processing
5. Mixing

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MUS 171 - Audio Recording 2

 
Description
This course builds upon the recording principles and techniques developed in MUS 170 , Audio Recording 1. It covers advanced signal processing, mixing and mastering techniques. Instruction is combined with practical application in both live and studio recording environments.

1. Explain the relationship between mixing and mastering.
2. Demonstrate proper microphone selection and placement for a variety of live and studio recording scenarios.
3. Experiment with advanced signal processing, mixing and mastering techniques.
4. Create audio recordings in both live and studio environments.
5. Evaluate live and studio recordings.

1. Live and studio recording
2. Microphone techniques
3. Advanced signal processing techniques
4. Advanced mixing techniques
5. Mastering

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MUS 172 - The Business of Music

1. Summarize the significant changes in the history of the recording industry.
2. Explain the concept of intellectual property as it relates to royalties, copyrights and licensing within the music industry.
3. Examine the relationship between record companies and the artists they represent.
4. Evaluate various business strategies for publishing, marketing and distributing music.
5. Compare various career opportunities within the music industry.

1. Music publishing
2. Intellectual property
3. Artist representation
4. Music marketing
5. Music careers

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MUS 205 - Applied Music 3

 
Description
This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student’s choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 2.

1. Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
2. Demonstrate vocal or instrumental techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
3. Interpret standard music notation.
4. Develop a repertoire for performance.
5. Generate a practice journal.

1. Vocal or instrumental methods
2. Music reading
3. Repertoire development
4. Performance practice

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MUS 206 - Applied Music 4

 
Description
This course combines private music instruction with rehearsal and performance. The instruction consists of 15 30-minute private music lessons in voice or an instrument of the student’s choosing. An additional eight hours are devoted to rehearsing and performing in a recital. Lessons focus on music reading, repertoire development and vocal or instrumental technique. Students are responsible for private lesson fees, which are not included in tuition. Students may be required to travel off campus for private lessons. Choice of vocal/instrumental study may be limited based on private instructor availability. Applied Music 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Applied Music 3.

1. Perform selected pieces or compose and notate original music.
2. Demonstrate vocal or instrumental techniques appropriate to the applicable musical style.
3. Interpret standard music notation.
4. Develop a repertoire for performance.
5. Generate a practice journal.

1. Vocal or instrumental methods
2. Music reading
3. Repertoire development
4. Performance practice

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MUS 209 - College Choir 3

 
Description
This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 2.

1. Perform choral music in concert.
2. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Phonation
2. Articulation
3. Sight singing
4. Performance etiquette
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 210 - College Choir 4

 
Description
This course involves the development of choral repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles from traditional and contemporary choral literature. Classroom activities focus on music reading, vocal production and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. College Choir 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in College Choir 3.

1. Perform choral music in concert.
2. Demonstrate vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Develop sight-singing and memorization techniques.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Phonation
2. Articulation
3. Sight singing
4. Performance etiquette
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 213 - Show Choir 3

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a musical theatre ensemble.  It addresses vocal and dance techniques common in musical theatre repertoire.  Classroom activities include exercises designed to develop students’ vocal and dance skills; song interpretation; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and staged performances.  Show Choir 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Show Choir 2.

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 214 - Show Choir 4

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a musical theatre ensemble.  It addresses vocal and dance techniques common in musical theatre repertoire.  Classroom activities include exercises designed to develop students’ vocal and dance skills; song interpretation; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and staged performances.  Show Choir 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Show Choir 3.

1. Describe the essential attributes of various musical theatre styles.
2. Demonstrate, in performances, vocal and dance techniques appropriate to various musical theatre styles.
3. Analyze specific vocal and physical challenges in various musical theatre songs and dances.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble performance (both singing and dancing).
5. Interpret the text and musical setting of various musical theatre songs.
6. Evaluate performances.

1. Musical theatre repertoire
2. Vocal techniques
3. Dance techniques
4. Solo and ensemble techniques
5. Song interpretation
6. Performance etiquette

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MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble 3

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a jazz band. It covers a diversity of jazz styles including Latin, blues and swing.  Coursework emphasizes music reading, improvisation, performance practice and ensemble technique. Jazz Ensemble 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Jazz Ensemble 2.

1. Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Develop jazz performance techniques.
4. Perform solo improvisations.
5. Compare various jazz styles.
6. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance practice
4. Jazz styles
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble 4

 
Description
This course comprises the formation of a jazz band. It covers a diversity of jazz styles including Latin, blues and swing.  Coursework emphasizes music reading, improvisation, performance practice and ensemble technique. Jazz Ensemble 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Jazz Ensemble 3.  

1. Perform jazz arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Develop jazz performance techniques.
4. Perform solo improvisations.
5. Compare various jazz styles.
6. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance practice
4. Jazz styles
5. Ensemble technique

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MUS 221 - Class Piano 1

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform selected major scales.
3. Perform major and minor triads.
4. Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
5. Create harmonic accompaniments using lead sheet notation.
6. Develop sight-reading and memorization techniques.

1. Grand staff
2. Rhythm
3. Major scales
4. Triads
5. Lead sheet notation

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MUS 222 - Class Piano 2

 
Description
This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 1. It covers major and minor scales, chord inversions, dominant seventh chords and cadences. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique.

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform major scales and harmonic minor scales.
3. Perform chord inversions of major and minor triads.
4. Perform dominant seventh chords.
5. Perform cadences in major and minor keys.
6. Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
7. Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation.
8. Develop sight-reading and memorization techniques.

1. Grand staff
2. Major and minor scales
3. Inversions
4. Dominant seventh chords
5. Cadences
6. Lead sheet notation

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MUS 223 - Class Piano 3

 
Description
This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 2. It covers additional types of minor scales, seventh chords and transposition. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique.

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform major scales and all three types of minor scales.
3. Distinguish between different types of seventh chords.
4. Interpret music notation in the grand staff.
5. Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation containing seventh chords.
6. Perform and transpose piano works.

1. Grand staff
2. Major and minor scales
3. Seventh chords
4. Lead sheet notation
5. Transposition

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MUS 224 - Class Piano 4

 
Description
This course builds upon the piano skills and concepts covered in Class Piano 3. It covers diatonic modes, extended chords, melody harmonization and improvisation. Coursework integrates these music theory concepts with piano keyboard technique.

1. Demonstrate proper piano playing technique.
2. Perform major scales, minor scales and diatonic modes.
3. Distinguish between different types of ninth, eleventh and thirteenth chords.
4. Create multiple accompaniment patterns using lead sheet notation containing extended chords.
5. Improvise melodies from given chord progressions.
6. Create harmonic accompaniment from given melodies.

1. Diatonic modes
2. Extended chords
3. Lead sheet notation
4. Improvisation
5. Harmonization

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MUS 226 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3

 
Description
This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activities focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 2.

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 227 - Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 4

 
Description
This course entails the development of ensemble repertoire and performance technique. It covers a diversity of styles and instrumental configurations. Classroom activities focus on music reading, improvisation and ensemble technique as well as the application of self-evaluation and critical listening skills. Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 4 builds upon the skills and techniques developed in Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble 3.

1. Perform arrangements in concert.
2. Arrange instrumental and vocal parts from chord charts.
3. Demonstrate improvisational technique.
4. Develop ensemble performance skills.
5. Evaluate musical performances.

1. Scoring and arranging
2. Improvisation
3. Performance etiquette
4. Ensemble technique

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MUS 228 - Music Theory and Analysis 3

1. Discuss musical concepts using the standard terminology of the Western art music tradition.
2. Distinguish between various types of musical sequences.
3. Summarize the predominant techniques of modulation in Western art music.
4. Analyze musical excerpts from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods that contain chromatic elements.
5. Compose four-part chorales that contain chromatic elements.

1. Sequences
2. Modulation
3. Tonicization
4. Modal mixture
5. Chromaticism
6. Chromatic mediants
7. Neapolitan sixth chords
8. Augmented sixth chords

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MUS 229 - Music Theory and Analysis 4

1. Demonstrate competency in musical analysis at multiple levels (i.e., motivic, phrase level and thematic).
2. Employ multiple techniques for music analysis.
3. Evaluate the appropriateness of various analytical techniques for specific musical tasks.
4. Summarize the predominant musical forms of 18th and 19th-century art music.
5. Describe 20th and 21st-century compositional techniques.

1. 18th and 19th-century musical forms
2. 20th and 21st-century techniques
3. Motivic manipulation
4. Phrase rhythm
5. Diatonic modes
6. Non-diatonic scales
7. Syncopation
8. Mixed meters

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MUS 230 - Class Voice 3

 
Description
This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 2. Students further refine their vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance of classical and musical theatre songs. In addition, this course addresses vocal techniques from various other styles, including jazz, pop, folk, and country. Lectures and activities include exercises designed to address vocal techniques specific to particular musical styles; solo and ensemble rehearsals; and vocal performances representing various musical genres.

1. Recognize the essential attributes of various vocal styles and techniques.
2. Demonstrate, in performance, vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
3. Synthesize vocal styles with their socio-cultural context.
4. Analyze the relationship between text and music in songs from various musical styles.
5. Evaluate performances of songs from various musical styles.

1. Bel Canto technique
2. Musical theatre vocal styles
3. Jazz vocal styles
4. Pop vocal styles
5. Folk vocal styles
6. Country vocal styles
7. Song interpretation
8. Performance etiquette

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MUS 231 - Class Voice 4

 
Description
This course builds on the singing skills developed in Class Voice 3. Students further refine their vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance of songs representing various musical styles, including classical, musical theatre, jazz, pop, folk and country. In addition, this course addresses issues pertaining to repertoire selection, and the differences between solo and ensemble singing. Lectures and activities include exercises designed to address vocal techniques specific to particular solo and ensemble settings; student selection of songs; and rehearsals and performances of solo and ensemble repertoire representing various musical genres.

1. Select vocal repertoire that is appropriate for the individual student.
2. Recognize the essential attributes of various vocal styles and techniques.
3. Demonstrate, in solo and ensemble performances, vocal techniques appropriate to various musical styles.
4. Analyze the similarities and differences between solo and ensemble singing.
5. Analyze the relationship between text and music in solo and ensemble songs from various musical styles.
6. Evaluate performances of solo and ensemble songs from various musical styles.

1. Vocal style
2. Solo and ensemble techniques
3. Repertoire selection
4. Song interpretation
5. Performance etiquette

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MUS 237 - Musicianship Skills 3

1. Interpret music in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs while sight singing melodies that contain chromatic elements.
2. Identify musical sequences presented aurally.
3. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while dictating melodies that contain chromatic elements.
4. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking rhythmic and two-part dictation in simple and compound meters.
5. Evaluate instances when printed notation does not correspond with a given aural example (i.e., error detection).

1. Treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs
2. Sequences
3. Modulation
4. Tonicization
5. Modal mixture
6. Chromaticism
7. Simple and compound meters
8. Melodic, rhythmic and two-part dictation
9. Error detection

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MUS 238 - Musicianship Skills 4

1. Sing diatonic modes.
2. Sing non-diatonic scales.
3. Interpret music in the treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs while sight-singing melodies that contain chromatic elements, diatonic modes, non-diatonic scales, syncopation, mixed meter and borrowed division of the beat.
4. Interpret sound patterns presented aurally while taking rhythmic, melodic, two-part and four-part (harmonic) dictation in simple and compound meters.
5. Identify the large scale form of music presented aurally.

1. 18th and 19th-century musical forms
2. 20th and 21st-century techniques
3. Motivic manipulation
4. Phrase rhythm
5. Diatonic modes
6. Non-diatonic scales
7. Syncopation
8. Mixed meters
9. Melodic, rhythmic, two-part and four-part (harmonic) dictation

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MUS 253 - History of Jazz

1. Recite the narrative of Jazz’s development.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of a specific facet of Jazz history through writing and research.
3. Appraise a Jazz performance through writing.
4. Identify important composers and tunes by name through listening.
5. Summarize the important developments in the evolution of Jazz improvisation.

1. The roots of jazz
2. Improvisation
3. The swing era
4. Modern jazz
5. The avant-garde

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MUS 270 - Electronic and Computer Music

 
Description
This course builds upon the principles and techniques developed in MUS 119 , Introduction to Music Technology. It covers advanced music production skills involving sequencing, editing, signal processing, mixing and sampling. Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio workstation.

1. Explain the various components of computer-based music production.
2. Summarize the development of computer-based music and its impact on the music industry.
3. Experiment with advanced electronic music production techniques.
4. Create computer-based music recordings.
5. Evaluate electronic music compositions.

1. Sequencing
2. Editing
3. Signal processing
4. Mixing
5. Synthesizers
6. Virtual instruments
7. Sampling
8. Computer-based music

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MUS 271 - Music and Audio in Media

 
Description
This course provides an overview of the various components of current multimedia production.  It covers editing, importing, embedding and synchronizing audio and video to create integrated multimedia products.  Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio workstation.

1. Explain the various components of multimedia integration.
2. Summarize the development of music videos and their impact on the music industry.
3. Experiment with digital image and sound editing.
4. Create multimedia recordings.
5. Evaluate multimedia products.

1. Digital sound editing
2. Digital image editing
3. Importing and embedding
4. Synchronization
5. Multimedia integration

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MUS 272 - Live Sound Reinforcement

1. Explain the interconnectivity of the various components of a live sound reinforcement system.
2. Summarize the practical and acoustical considerations involved in live sound reinforcement.
3. Demonstrate proper selection and placement of microphones, amplifliers, speakers and monitors in a variety of live concert scenarios.
4. Demonstrate proper selection of cabling for various sound reinforcement projects.
5. Experiment with signal processing and mixing techniques in a variety of live concert scenarios.

1. Sound system set up
2. Microphone techniques
3. Signal flow
4. Signal processing
5. Mixing

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NMT 101 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology

 
Description
This course presents the fundamentals of radiopharmaceuticals and generators, an introduction to nuclear physics and types of decay, and an overview of patient care in nuclear medicine technology. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Differentiate between the types of radioactive decay.
2. Describe the generator elution process including molybdenum and alumina ion breakthrough.
3. Explain the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including method of localization, route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
4. Identify how radiopharmaceuticals are produced and quality control procedures.
5. Interpret relevant patient data by using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
6. Identify ethical principles and cultural diversity in a patient care setting.

 Listed Topics

1. Radioactivity and decay
2. Nuclear physics
3. Generators
4. Radiopharmaceuticals
5. Methods of localization
6. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control
7. Patient care

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NMT 102 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology 1

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.

1. Skeletal imaging
2. Gastrointestinal imaging
3. Cardiovascular imaging
4. Pulmonary imaging
5. Thyroid/Endocrine imaging
6. Therapy procedures

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NMT 150 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 1

 
Description
 This course addresses the types of radiation and their effects on the human body.  Students study the amounts of radiation from various sources and learn radiation safety procedures. Radiopharmaceuticals and quality control procedures are introduced along with patient care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Explain the bioroute of pertechnetate and other radiopharmaceuticals including route of excretion and organ receiving highest radiation dose.
2. Differentiate between the types of radioactive decay, radiation units and the biological effects of radiation.
3. Practice As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles by learning how to limit radiation exposure to the patient, public, fellow workers and self.
4. Apply the rules of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to the receipt and disposal of radioactive materials.
5. Perform moly breakthrough, kit preparation and radiochromatography in the lab setting.
6. Perform radioactive dilution and decay calculations using various formulas.
7. Interpret relevant patient data by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
8. Identify ethical principles and cultural diversity in a patient care setting.

1. Radioactivity
2. Radiation units
3. Biological effects of radiation
4. Sources of radiation
5. Radiation protection guidelines
6. Radiation shielding and monitoring
7. Radiopharmaceuticals, preparation and radiochromatography
8. Nuclear medicine math
9. Patient care

• Culture Society & Citizenship
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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NMT 151 - Applied Nuclear Medicine Technology 2

 
Description
This course follows a didactic approach to clinical nuclear medicine technology.  A considerable number of class hours are allotted to the review of concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiopharmaceuticals as they relate to the clinical procedures outlined in the main topics. This course provides the student with practical knowledge essential to the acquisition of skills in performing nuclear medicine examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.

 Listed Topics

1. Skeletal imaging
2. Gastrointestinal imaging
3. Cardiovascular imaging
4. Pulmonary imaging
5. Genitourinary imaging
6. Central nervous system imaging
7. Infection imaging
8. Thyroid/Endocrine imaging
9. Therapy procedures
10. Miscellaneous procedures

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 160C - Introduction to Applied Nuclear Medicine Practicum

 
Description
This course is conducted in a clinical facility where, under direct supervision, the student gains training and experience in patient care, radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical administration, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and operating nuclear medicine technology equipment.  The course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.  Students are charged for radiation badges.

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals:  dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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NMT 161C - Applied Nuclear Medicine Practicum

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 201 - Clinical Nuclear Medicine Technology 2

 
Description
This course follows a didactic approach to clinical nuclear medicine technology.  A considerable number of class hours are allotted to the review of concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiopharmaceuticals as they relate to the clinical procedures outlined in the main topics. This course provides students with practical knowledge essential to the acquisition of skills in performing nuclear medicine examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.

1. Genitourinary imaging
2. Central nervous system imaging
3. Infection imaging
4. Gastrointestinal imaging
5. Miscellaneous procedures
6. Radiation protection and regulations

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 202C - Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum 1

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 203 - Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Procedures

1. Obtain pertinent patient history information as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Demonstrate the ability to explain the nuclear medicine procedure to a patient.
3. Evaluate patient medical history in preparation for the nuclear medicine procedure to identify any contraindications prior to the procedure.
4. Identify the radiopharmaceutical, dose and route of administration, and acquisition parameters for a diagnostic nuclear medicine procedure.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal patterns of radiopharmaceutical distribution by analyzing films of nuclear medicine procedures.
6. Quantify radiopharmaceutical distribution through computer analysis and mathematical calculations.
7. Characterize the various radiotherapies and the pathologies that can be treated.
8. Determine the required pre and post-therapy procedures to include patient preparation, informed consent, patient instructions, radiation safety/monitoring and documentation.
9. Document patient identity, radiopharmaceutical, route of administration and dosage for radionuclide therapies.

1. Parathyroid imaging
2. Adrenal imaging
3. Breast imaging
4. Monoclonal antibody imaging
5. Lymphoscintigraphy/sentinel node localization
6. Neuroendocrine tumor imaging
7. Radionuclide therapies

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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NMT 204C - Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum 2

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 205C - Nuclear Medicine Externship

1. Evaluate patient history and preparation as needed for the nuclear medicine procedure.
2. Explain the procedure to the patient.
3. Compute dosage and radiopharmaceutical required for the procedures.
4. Obtain venous access as necessary to administer radiopharmaceutical.
5. Determine appropriate acquisition parameters and nuclear medicine equipment for the patient procedure.
6. Utilize proper body mechanics in assisting patients.
7. Demonstrate good radiation safety techniques and proper disposal of radioactive waste.
8. Acquire nuclear medicine images to include correct annotation and processing.
9. Analyze processed data critically to determine the need for additional images.
10. Perform quality control procedures including analysis of results.
11. Interact with other healthcare members to provide quality patient care with respect for diversity.
12. Participate in or simulate therapy procedures.

1. Patient care
2. Radiopharmaceuticals: dosage, administration and disposal
3. Equipment and acquisition parameters
4. Diagnostic imaging procedures
5. Processing and archiving to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
6. Therapy procedures
7. Radiation safety techniques
8. Daily quality control on equipment
9. Surveys and wipe tests

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NMT 206 - Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation

1. Describe the operating principles of gas-filled detectors, including ionization chambers, Geiger-Mueller survey meters and dose calibrators.
2. Identify the function and application of imaging systems to include planar, SPECT/CT and PET cameras.
3. Discuss the use of a well counter and uptake probe.
4. Identify the quality control procedures required for nuclear medicine imaging cameras, well counter, uptake probe, survey meter and dose calibrator.
5. Analyze quality control results to verify equipment is functioning properly.

1. Gas-filled detectors
2. Scintillation detectors
3. Well counter and uptake probe
4. Collimators
5. Spatial resolution and sensitivity
6. Equipment quality control

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Technological Competence

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NMT 207 - Nuclear Medicine Seminar

1. Discuss new procedures and equipment in nuclear medicine. 
2. Examine radiation protection principles utilized in nuclear medicine procedures and therapies. 
3. Relate CT cross-sectional anatomy to SPECT and PET imaging.
4. Analyze EKG’s to determine various arrhythmias.
5. Measure blood pressure and vital signs.
6. Compose a resume and cover letter.
7. Create an audiovisual presentation based upon current literature research.

1. Interviewing and resume skills
2. Cardiac amyloid imaging
3. PET prostate imaging
4. Blood pressure and vital signs
5. EKG interpretation
6. PET/CT and cross-sectional anatomy
7. Radiation protection
8. Oncology applications in PET
9. Medical informatics
10. Radionuclide therapies

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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NMT 270 - Fundamentals of Molecular Imaging With PET

1. Correlate the principles of commonly used medical imaging modalities with emphasis on PET and CT.
2. Differentiate the agents used in imaging (radiopharmaceuticals and non-radioactive pharmaceuticals).
3. Explain basic instrumentation and physics related to PET and CT.
4. Assess production of commonly used PET radiopharmaceuticals.
5. Describe patient preparation for PET acquisition protocols.  
6. Examine the acquisition and processing protocols for PET/CT procedures.

1. Patient preparation and PET acquisition protocols
2. Introduction of PET image interpretation
3. PET Oncology: Indications and diagnostic accuracy
4. PET Neurology: Indications and diagnostic accuracy
5. PET Cardiology: Indications and diagnostic accuracy
6. Basic physics of PET data acquisition and image reconstruction
7. Cyclotron production of commonly used tracers

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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PTA 203 - Specialty Topics in Physical Therapy

1. Demonstrate competence through examination in content and learning experiences about body systems and related medical and surgical conditions across the lifespan commonly seen by physical therapist assistants.  (7B)
2. Recognize legal practice standards, including all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to patient/client care and fiscal management.  (7D1 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
3. Perform duties in a manner consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA) and Standards of Ethical Conduct (APTA) to meet the expectations of patients, members of the physical therapy profession, and other providers as necessary. (7D4 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities) 
4. Perform duties in a manner consistent with APTA’s Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant. (7D5 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
5. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including patients/clients, family members, caregivers, practitioners, interprofessional  team members, consumers, payers, and policymakers.  (7D7 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities) 
6. Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients’/clients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities. (7D8 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities)
7. Identify basic concepts in professional literature including, but not limited to, validity, reliability and level of statistical significance. (7D10 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities) 
8. Identify and integrate appropriate evidence based resources to support clinical decision making for progression of the patient within the plan of care established by the physical therapist. (7D11 – Ethics, Values and Responsibilities) 
9. Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. (7D17 – Plan of Care)
10. Demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Interventions include Functional Training in Self-Care and in Domestic, Education, Work, Community, Social, and Civic Life, Patient/Client Education, Therapeutic Exercise (7D23 d, g, h – Intervention)
11. Demonstrate competence in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care by administering appropriate tests and measures (before, during and after interventions) for the following areas:  Aerobic capacity and endurance, anthropometric measurements, Gait, Locomotion, and Balance, Joint Integrity and Mobility, Muscle Performance, Posture, Range of Motion. (7D24 a, b, e, g, h, k, l – Tests and Measures) 
12. Complete accurate documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies. (7D25 – Tests and Measures)
13. Respond effectively to patient/client and environmental emergencies that commonly occur in the clinical setting. (7D26 – Tests and Measures)
14. Contribute to efforts to increase patient and healthcare provider safety (7D27 – Participation in Health Care Environment)

1. American Physical Therapy Association’s Adult Fitness Examination
2. Basic Life Support (AED/CPR)
3. Data collection
4. Emergency management/first aid
5. Health & wellness
6. Naloxone administration
7. Physical therapy specialty topics
8. Physical therapy specialty treatment settings

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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NSG 104 - Drug Calculations

1. Demonstrate the ability to correctly interpret medication orders and read medication labels.
2. Demonstrate the ability to correctly solve drug calculations problems using the dimensional analysis method.
3. Successfully pass the final examination.

1. Drug Calculation Using Dimensional analysis

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NUR 110 - Foundation and Health Promotion Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Integrate basic clinical judgment in the safe and effective delivery of patient care.
2. Exhibit the art and practice of caring for diverse populations as a means to promote health.
3. Demonstrate fundamental therapeutic communication when providing care for adult patients.
4. Identify foundational principles of teaching and learning.
5. Discuss the role and responsibility of the professional nurse.

1. Clinical decision making
2. Caring concepts including safety and comfort
3. Role of the nurse
4. Communication
5. Teaching and learning principles

• Communication
• Culture Society and Citizenship

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NUR 120 - Health Assessment Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Articulate clinical judgment as it relates to normal and abnormal physical assessment findings.
2. Demonstrate caring with respect for cultural attitudes and beliefs related to health promotion and assessment.
3. Demonstrate therapeutic communication during the interview and physical assessment process.
4. Identify learning needs of patients and assess readiness to learn with respect to cultural attitudes and beliefs related to health promotion.
5. Articulate rationale for utilization of evidence-based practice.

1. Physiological, psychosocial and cultural assessment
2. Interviewing techniques
3. Health promotion/illness prevention
4. Diagnostic findings

• Communication
• Information Literacy

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NUR 130 - Basic Health Concepts Nursing Practice

1. Apply clinical decision making in caring for adult/older adult with health alterations.
2. Demonstrate cultural caring for the adult and older adult population.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in caring for the adult and older adult population.
4. Differentiate the learning needs of adult from older adult patients.
5. Demonstrate integrity and ethical practice when providing care to diverse patients.

1. Nursing care of the adult and older adult
2. Evidence-based practice
3. Information technology
4. Ethical practice related to end-of-life care

• Technological Competency
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 140 - Evidence Based Nursing Drug Therapy

1. Describe the role of clinical judgment in the safe and effective administration of medications.
2. Explain caring behaviors related to medication administration and complementary therapies.
3. Analyze appropriate communication techniques for use in medication administration and complementary therapies.
4. Choose appropriate media in the development of a medication teaching plan.
5. Articulate the role of the nurse in safe medication administration including electronic and written documentation utilizing evidence-based practice.

1. Safe and effective medication administration
2. Electronic and written documentation
3. Patient teaching
4. Minimizing errors
5. Nutritional therapy
6. Prescription, over-the-counter and herbal interactions

• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 210 - Professional Nursing Issues

1. Explain how professional behaviors, quality improvement processes and legal/ethical issues impact clinical judgment.
2. Discuss the legal and ethical issues that impact professional caring behaviors.
3. Examine legal and ethical aspects of communication and how they impact the delivery of safe and effective care.
4. Implement teaching plans that include legal and ethical concepts of patient care.
5. Examine ethical inquiry practice as it relates to professional identity.

1. Professional nursing organizations
2. Utilization of nursing research/evidence-based practice
3. Legal issues
4. Ethical issues

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Information Literacy

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NUR 220 - Adult Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Apply clinical decision making to care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.
2. Utilize evidence based practice in the care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques in the care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.
4. Develop teaching plans that address risk factors and health promotion in defined populations.
5. Develop the role of nurse advocate in the care of adult patients with acute/chronic stressors.

1. Nursing care of patients with cancer
2. Nursing care of patients with mental health problems
3. Nursing care of patients with select medical-surgical problems
4. Teaching plan to promote health

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication

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NUR 230 - Family Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Utilize clinical judgment for women, infants, children and families.
2. Integrate caring practices for women, infants, children and families.
3. Apply therapeutic communication techniques appropriate and specific for interactions with women, infants, children and families.
4. Develop teaching plans for individuals and families.
5. Demonstrate advocacy while providing care for women, infants, children and families.

1. Nursing care of infants, children and adolescents
2. Women’s health problems
3. Nursing care of child-bearing women
4. Nursing care of families

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 240 - Complex Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

1. Analyze clinical judgment in the nursing care of patients with acute and chronic health alterations.
2. Create a caring environment that respects the culture of patients with acute and chronic health alterations.
3. Integrate therapeutic communication techniques with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members.
4. Integrate healthcare teaching in the delivery of nursing care for patients with acute and chronic health alterations.
5. Analyze the use of evidence-based practice and ethical behavior in providing care for patients with acute and chronic health alterations.

1. Critical care skills including laboratory and diagnostic testing analysis, monitoring with invasive and non-invasive technology
2. Nursing care of patients with acute cardiac, renal, neurological and endocrine problems.
3. Communication
4. Patient education

• Culture Society and Citizenship
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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NUR 250 - Leadership and Management Concepts

 
Description
This capstone course is designed to integrate previous concepts through an in-depth clinical experience. The emphasis is placed on the transition from the student role to that of the professional nurse. The focus is on coordination and supervision of patient care utilizing leadership and management concepts. Clinical assignment during this course requires students to be flexible based on the mentors work schedule. This course includes an NCLEX review that requires an additional fee. This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Integrate clinical judgment to facilitate transformation of knowledge, skills and values in a variety of healthcare delivery systems.
2. Integrate caring and knowledge of cultural diversity when providing care to patients at various points across the lifespan.
3. Critique the effectiveness of communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team utilizing principles of management and delegation.
4. Prioritize teaching and learning needs of patients and families in culturally diverse settings across the lifespan.
5. Implement the role of the professional nurse when caring for patients and families in diverse healthcare delivery systems.

1. Management techniques
2. Care of multiple patients in an acute setting
3. Clinical decision making and prioritization
4. Delegation
5. Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR)

• Communication
• Culture Society and Citizenship

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OTA 101 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

 
Description
This is an introduction to occupational therapy and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in health care. Topics include history and philosophy, theories of practice, definition of the profession, disability groups treated, treatment settings, terminology used and modalities employed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Define occupational therapy, related philosophies, theories, ethics, functions and goals.
2. Explain the concept of service delivery and the implications for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in various practice settings.
3. Identify the roles of occupational therapy practitioners, their credentialing, educational and supervisory requirements.
4. Explain the Occupational Therapy (OT) process, clinical reasoning, therapeutic use of self, and OT Domain and Framework in OT service delivery.
5. Describe the moral and ethical importance of maintaining confidentiality in all patient/client situations.
6. Complete a 24-hour volunteer work experience, including the required volunteer work assignments.
7. Explain the importance of utilizing proper universal standards and material safety within health care environments.
8. Perform the basic techniques and procedures for selected lab activities in a satisfactory and safe manner.
9. Identify significant individuals and events that aided in the development of the OT profession.
10. Discuss the importance of cultural competency in various occupational therapy practice settings.

1. Medical abbreviations
2. Medical terminology
3. Portfolio
4. Vital signs
5. Occupational profile
6. Treatment team
7. Confidentiality
8. Americans with Disabilities Act
9. Wheelchair safety
10. Ethics (OT and CCAC/ALH)
11. Various lab projects
12. Activity analysis
13. OT history
14. OT supervision
15. Cultural diversity
16. Documentation
17. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) article critique
18. Professionalism
19. Therapeutic use of self
20. Therapeutic games  
21. Learning styles
22. Frames of reference
23. OT roles and credentialing
24. Interview techniques
25. Professional development
26. Scientific-based decisions

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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OTA 102 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics

1. Describe the role of occupational therapy in pediatrics, including service delivery models and work settings.
2. Describe the processes of normal development in the areas of physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial, and sensory integrative functioning.
3. Describe selected pediatric diagnoses commonly referred to occupational therapy.
4. Explain evaluation and treatment techniques commonly utilized in an occupational therapy pediatric setting.
5. Adapt selected life tasks and activities for patients with developmental disabilities.
6. Describe the supervisory guidelines between the occupational therapy assistant and the occupational therapist in various pediatric settings.
7. Analyze an activity, gradation and adaptation for each activity component.
8. List the components of play and the implications for health and occupational therapy intervention.
9. Discuss multicultural factors and the role of the family in treatment of pediatric conditions.
10. Utilize safety precautions and maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies.
11. Synthesize occupational therapy documentation reflective of interventions in pediatric practice.

1. Pediatric practice settings
2. Normal development
3. Diversity factors
4. Pediatric conditions
5. Pediatric evaluations
6. Treatment approaches
7. Assistive technology
8. Activity analysis
9. Adaptive equipment
10. Scientific-based research
11. Treatment activities
12. Documentation

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 112C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Pediatrics

1. Display a professional appearance that does not interfere with patient/client relationship.
2. Employ effective time management skills.
3. Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
4. Display appropriate therapeutic interactions and involvement in the healthcare environment.
5. Exercise dependability by successfully completing all Fieldwork related assignments.
6. Show initiative in an appropriate and professional manner.
7. Demonstrate responsibility for learning throughout the Fieldwork experience.
8. Display an openness and willingness in response to supervision for professional development.
9. Demonstrate safety in all aspects of the Fieldwork experience.
10. Employ environmental maintenance consistently throughout the Fieldwork experience.

1. Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this eight (8) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 201 - Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities

1. Describe the etiology and symptoms of physical dysfunction commonly referred to occupational therapy within the various treatment settings.
2. Explain evaluation and treatment techniques commonly utilized with physically impaired clients.
3. Apply the principles of compensation for occupational skills.
4. Adapt selected life tasks and activities to specific physical disabilities.
5. Examine the impact of physical dysfunction to the individual, the family and society.
6. Describe the supervisory guidelines between the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in a physical disabilities setting.
7. Fabricate selected orthotic devices.
8. Describe architectural barriers and modifications for accessibility.
9. Demonstrate effective documentation for occupational therapy services.
10. Employ safety precautions and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies.

1. Evaluation Methods
2. Treatment Planning
3. Documentation
4. Orthopedic Conditions
5. Amputations
6. Spinal Cord Injury
7. Hand Rehabilitation
8. Arthritis
9. Cerebral Vascular Accident
10. Head Trauma
11. Degenerative Diseases
12. Burns
13. Wheelchairs
14. Transfers
15. Splinting
16. Architectural Barriers
17. Activities of Daily Living
18. Adaptive Equipment

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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OTA 202 - Occupational Therapy in Behavioral and Community Health

1. Describe behavioral health diagnoses commonly referred to occupational therapy.
2. Explain the various types of behavioral and community health settings and the role of occupational therapy in each.
3. Describe the various psychiatric commitment procedures.
4. Summarize the components of effective group leadership.
5. Describe the types and functions of group roles and appropriate activities for specific client populations.
6. Describe occupational therapy evaluations commonly administered by OTAs in a behavioral health setting.
7. Perform the basic techniques and procedures for selected lab activities.
8. Identify occupational therapy modalities, techniques and activities appropriate to specific diagnoses and client types.
9. Explain the influence that a healthy or unhealthy life space has on one’s occupational performance.
10. Demonstrate effective documentation skills for occupational therapy services.

1. Behavioral and community health settings
2. Psychosocial  diagnoses
3. Symptoms and behaviors
4. Group process
5. Activity analysis
6. Clinical and client safety
7. Treatment planning
8. Commitment procedures
9. Documentation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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OTA 203 - Occupational Therapy in Aging Populations

1. Investigate personal attitudes toward aging and older adults.
2. Define terms related to aging.
3. Define healthy old age and successful aging.
4. Describe the difference between primary and secondary aging.
5. Analyze major demographic and health statistics of the older populations.
6. Examine community and diversity influences in the aging process of the individual and society.
7. Describe methods of activity programming to achieve purposeful activity and occupation.
8. Describe emotional problems and mental health conditions commonly seen in old age.
9. Describe physical conditions commonly seen in old age.
10. Examine sensory changes in the older adult and appropriate compensatory techniques.
11. Summarize the AOTA Standards of Practice with older adults.
12. Differentiate occupational therapy treatment settings for older adults.

1. Definitions of Aging
2. Successful Aging
3. Activity Programming
4. Health Promotion
5. Diversity Influences
6. Demographics of Aging
7. Areas of Practice

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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OTA 204 - Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy

1. Explain the progression of health care, particularly in the evolution of service delivery models.
2. Define the role of occupation therapy in traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice.
3. Describe methods to influence public policy to effect changes in service delivery of occupational therapy.
4. Explain the elements of intraprofessional team building between the Occupational Therapist (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
5. Identify the importance of professional responsibilities to liability concerns of practice.
6. Illustrate methods to promote the profession and service of occupational therapy.
7. Investigate the role and responsibilities of a Fieldwork educator.
8. Create a job resume and cover letter.
9. Define elements of time management.
10. Analyze elements of communication and change.
11. Summarize factors of quality assurance and program evaluation.
12. State the importance of work settings’ policies and procedures.
13. List national and state requirements for credentialing.
14. Explain the importance of continued professional development.
15. Summarize the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics.
16. Evaluate information sources used in evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.

1. History of Health Care
2. Resume Writing
3. Service Delivery Models
4. Decision Making
5. Emerging Areas of Practice
6. Credentialing
7. Work Settings’ Policies & Procedures
8. Intraprofessional Team Building
9. Quality Assurance
10. Ethics
11. Evidenced-based practice

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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OTA 205 - Contemporary Practice Issues in Occupational Therapy

 
Description
This elective course enhances the OTA student’s knowledge of specialty and innovative areas of practice in Occupational Therapy. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Define a specialty area of practice in Occupational Therapy.
2. Summarize implications of this practice area on the health care delivery system.
3. Explain the process of client referral in this area of practice.
4. Define the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant in a specialty area of practice.
5. Describe common client problems addressed by this area of practice.
6. Describe evaluation and treatment techniques commonly used in this area of practice.
7. Explain reimbursement for services in this area of practice.
8. Describe future trends in this area of practice.

1. Practice settings
2. Client referral
3. Role of the OTA
4. Evaluation
5. Treatment techniques
6. Client problems
7. Reimbursement
8. Future trends

 Reference Materials
Currently recognized texts, professional journals, videos, handouts, internet and library resources.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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OTA 211C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1/Physical Disabilities

1. Display a professional appearance that does not interfere with patient/client relationship.
2. Employ effective time management skills.
3. Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
4. Display appropriate therapeutic interactions and involvement in the healthcare environment.
5. Exercise dependability by successfully completing all Fieldwork related assignments.
6. Show initiative in an appropriate and professional manner.
7. Demonstrate responsibility for learning throughout the Fieldwork experience.
8. Display an openness and willingness in response to supervision for professional development.
9. Demonstrate safety in all aspects of the Fieldwork experience.
10. Employ environmental maintenance consistently throughout the Fieldwork experience.

1. Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this six (6) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 212C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1/Behavioral and Community Health

1. Display a professional appearance that does not interfere with patient/client relationship.
2. Employ effective time management skills.
3. Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
4. Display appropriate therapeutic interactions and involvement in the healthcare environment.
5. Exercise dependability by successfully completing all Fieldwork related assignments.
6. Show initiative in an appropriate and professional manner.
7. Demonstrate responsibility for learning throughout the Fieldwork experience.
8. Display an openness and willingness in response to supervision for professional development.
9. Demonstrate safety in all aspects of the Fieldwork experience.
10. Employ environmental maintenance consistently throughout the Fieldwork experience.

1. Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as occupational therapy treatment programming offered.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 213C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1/Aging Populations

1. Function as a cooperative team member.
2. Demonstrate ability to formulate and implement goals for a therapeutic activity session.
3. Select appropriate activities based on group members’ interests and abilities.
4. Modify behavior in response to supervisory feedback.
5. Demonstrate punctuality with completion of assignments and reporting to the fieldwork site.
6. Maintain tools, supplies, materials and the Fieldwork environment.
7. Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.

 Listed Topics
Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this six (6) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

 Reference Materials
OTA 213 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Aging Populations Blackboard Web Site, Various materials on activity programming for the older adult.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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OTA 221C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2A

 
Description
This eight-week, full-time Fieldwork experience takes place in diverse practice settings, supervised by an occupational therapy practitioner. This course focuses on professional development and competency of the occupational therapy assistant for entry-level practice.  Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2A must be successfully completed before beginning Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2B. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis and requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Adhere to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and site’s policies and procedures.

2. Display sound judgment concerning safety of self and others while adhering to the site’s policies and procedures including accurate reporting of clinical incidents during all Fieldwork-related activities.

3. Communicate values, beliefs, and roles of occupational therapy practitioners and value of occupation-based interventions to clients, family members, and other necessary parties.

4. Gather data, perform screenings and evaluations assessing clients’ occupational performance, assist with interpretation of results, and report results and findings.

5. Establish competency with assessment methods within confines of site policies and procedures, state practice acts, and state licensure laws.

6. Apply intervention approaches based on evaluation results that are client-centered and occupation-based to achieve established goals.

7. Implement concepts of evidence-based practice to inform intervention choices using a collaborative and supervised approach with the Fieldwork educator.

8. Complete documentation reflective of intervention effectiveness, modifications and termination based on client status and response to intervention in a timely and accurate fashion.

9. Display principles of organization operations, funding sources, and healthcare team roles and responsibilities throughout daily activities and decisions.

10. Engage in professional behavior that encompasses dynamic collaboration with the Fieldwork educator, seeking competency opportunities, respect for diversity, effective time management, therapeutic use of self, acceptable work behaviors, and constructive response to feedback.

1. Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this eight (8) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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OTA 222C - Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2B

 
Description
This eight-week, full-time Fieldwork experience takes place in diverse practice settings, supervised by an occupational therapy practitioner. This course focuses on professional development and competency of the occupational therapy assistant for entry-level practice. Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2A must be successfully completed before beginning Occupational Therapy Fieldwork 2B. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis and requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Adhere to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and site’s policies and procedures.

2. Display sound judgment concerning safety of self and others while adhering to the site’s policies and procedures including accurate reporting of clinical incidents during all Fieldwork-related activities.

3. Communicate values, beliefs, and roles of occupational therapy practitioners and value of occupation-based interventions to clients, family members, and other necessary parties.

4. Gather data, perform screenings and evaluations assessing clients’ occupational performance, assist with interpretation of results, and report results and findings.

5. Establish competency with assessment methods within confines of site policies and procedures, state practice acts, and state licensure laws.

6. Apply intervention approaches based on evaluation results that are client-centered and occupation-based to achieve established goals.

7. Implement concepts of evidence-based practice to inform intervention choices using a collaborative and supervised approach with the Fieldwork educator.

8. Complete documentation reflective of intervention effectiveness, modifications and termination based on client status and response to intervention in a timely and accurate fashion.

9. Display principles of organization operations, funding sources, and healthcare team roles and responsibilities throughout daily activities and decisions.

10. Engage in professional behavior that encompasses dynamic collaboration with the Fieldwork educator, seeking competency opportunities, respect for diversity, effective time management, therapeutic use of self, acceptable work behaviors, and constructive response to feedback.

1. Various clinical topics will be addressed and applied during this eight (8) week assignment. Topics may vary due to the patients/clients seen at each specific location as well as Occupational Therapy treatment programming offered.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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PAL 101 - Legal Research and Writing

1. Function efficiently at the paralegal level.
2. Perform legal research manually and using electronic systems.
3. Be exposed to the tools available to a lawyer to ascertain the law.
4. Effectively utilize legal tools.
5. Possess the confidence to utilize a law library of any size.

1. Introduction to Legal Research
2. The Legal Research Process
3. Court Reports
4. Federal Court Decisions
5. State Court Decisions and the National Reporter System
6. Legislation Forms
7. Digests for Court Reports
8. Annotated Law Reports
9. Constitutions
10. Federal Legislation
11. Federal Legislation Histories
12. State and Municipal Legislation
13. Court Rules and Procedures
14. Administrative Law
15. Loose-leaf Services
16. Shepard’s Citations
17. Legal Encyclopedias
18. Legal Periodicals and Indexes
19. Treatises, Restatements, Model Codes and Uniform Laws
20. Other Research Aids
21. English Legal Research
22. Federal Tax Research
23. International Law
24. Computer Assisted Legal Research and Micro-text

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PAL 102 - Paralegal Orientation

1. Define the role of a Paralegal in the law office environment.
2. Identify various areas of specialization in the legal profession and the skills necessary to succeed in these environments.
3. Identify ethical issues arising in a law office environment.
4. Develop a strategy for meeting educational and professional goals in pursuing a career as a legal assistant professional.

1. What is a Paralegal – history and development.
2. Certifications and professional associations now and in the future.
3. Ethics and professional responsibility including confidentiality, conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law.
4. Various working environments – the small law firm to corporate legal departments and public service.
5. Importance of clients and dealing with clients.
6. Need to develop interpersonal and communications skills within the office setting – dealing with other professionals in the office.
7. Importance and role of research skills.
8. Function, tasks and assignments expected of Paralegals in specific concentrations of law, overview of tasks required in areas of law including Litigation, Family Law, Estates and Trust, Law of Real Property, Research Assistants, Criminal, Appeals process.
9. Importance of assembling a representative collection of academic work during pursuit of the Certificate or Associate Degree.

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PAL 105 - Family Law

1. Function efficiently at the paralegal level in a law office that practices in the family law.
2. Develop an understanding of the tools to ascertain the law and effectively utilize these tools.
3. Prepare and interpret documents filed with the courts in domestic or family law proceedings.
4. Calculate and predict obligations created by a family relationship, particularly financial obligations of family members.

1. Divorce: Procedure and Substantive Law and History
2. Support and Alimony/Pendente Lite: Use of Guidelines and Alimony Support Procedures
3. Child Custody Problems: Partial and Legal Custody Procedural and Substantive Law
4. Equitable Distribution: Valuation of Assets Division Factors, and Application
5. Adoption: Agency and Private
6. Protection from Abuse

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PAL 110 - Tort Law, Experimental

1. The student will be able define and identify intentional torts, defamation, strict liability and negligence.

1. Elements of tort law
2. Intentional torts

• Assault
• Battery
• False imprisonment
• Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• Trespass to land
• Trespass to chattels
• Conversion

   3. Defamation
   4. Invasion of Privacy
   5. Misrepresentation
   6. Strict liability

• Ultra hazardous activities
• Ownership of animals
• Products liability

   7. Negligence

• Duty
• Breach of duty
• Causation
• Damages

   8. Survival and wrongful death
   9. Torts against and within the family
 10. Tort defenses
 11. Workers’ compensation

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PAL 111 - Litigation 1

1. Distinguish the differences between criminal and civil litigation.
2. Identify and apply the rules and procedures which govern the lawsuit, how the legal dispute is disposed of in various judicial systems and accepting a client’s case to the collection process.
3. Recognize the structure litigation may take at the state and federal levels and the functions of a paralegal in the litigation process.
4. Analyze the ethical considerations involved in dealing with clients and interoffice as well as outside the office professionals.

1. Principles of Litigation and ethical considerations throughout the litigation process
2. Lawyer and Client Relationships
3. Causes of Action and Remedies
4. Affirmative Defenses
5. Jurisdiction and Court Organization
6. Introduction to Federal Procedures
7. Pleadings
8. Joinder of Claims and Parties
9. Gathering the Evidence
10. Investigation
11. Interrogatories
12. Expert Witness
13. Oral Depositions
14. Use of Oral Depositions at Trial
15. Inspection of Documents
16. Trial Preparation
17. Trial
18. Judgments
19. Appeals
20. Settlements, Releases, Collections

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PAL 112 - Litigation 2

 
Description
An introduction to the broad outlines of law in negligence and other tort law, contract law, corporation and shareholder actions and property law.

1. Identify fundamental principles of the substantive law of torts, contracts, products liability and equity.
2. Recognize the significance of the various procedures learned in Litigation 1.
3. Adapt legal research abilities to problems arising in pursuit of a lawsuit.
4. Draft documents involved in the litigation process.
5. Recognize complex ethical problems faced in a litigation law office.

1. Review of Litigation Process
2. Sources of Law
3. Intentional Torts – Specific Causes of Action
4. Negligence Law
5. Strict Liability Concepts
6. Products Liability
7. Class Action
8. Equity
9. Contract Law
10. The Application of Substantive Law to the Litigation Process and the ethics

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PAL 121 - Estates and Trusts 1

1. Develop legal skills that will work with a full practical knowledge of estates and trusts, enable them to know how to find estates and trusts law when the answers are not readily available and to administer assistance to the legal profession in accomplishment of these goals.
2. Utilize the techniques and skills necessary to draft and complete documents relating to estates and trusts.
3. Recognize the legal and ethical obligations of an estate professional to beneficiaries, the courts and other interested third parties and agencies.

1. Introduction and source of law
2. The participants and the proper court
3. The concept of property relating to wills, trusts, and estate
4. The laws of succession, death testate or intestate, and the purpose of a will contests
5. Preparing to draft a will: checklists
6. Wills: validity, requirements, modification, revocation, and Pennsylvania probate procedure
7. The conference with the client and confidentiality
8. Estate planning and introduction to estate administration
9. Death, taxes
10. Legal and ethical obligations of an estate professional

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PAL 122 - Estates and Trusts 2

 
Description
Students learn to prepare and file papers for appointing a decedent’s representative under a variety of local laws. Topics include discovery and valuing of estate assets, preparation of an inventory of assets and payment of a decedent’s debts. Students keep records of estate transactions to ensure that all work is accurate and performed on time.

1. Use legal skills that will work with a full practical knowledge of estates and trusts, enable them to know how to find estates and trusts law when the answers are not readily available, and to administer assistance to the legal profession in accomplishment of these goals.
2. Apply the theory taught in Estates and Trusts 1.
3. Prepare documents required to administer a decedent’s estate or a trust from inception.
4. Outline the significant contributions that can be made by an efficient paralegal in an estate and trust practice.

1. Drafting and Executing a Valid Legal Will
2. Introduction to Trusts
3. Private Express Trusts
4. Personal Representatives
5. Formal Probate Administration
6. Informal Probate Administration Under the Uniform Probate Code
7. Tax Considerations
8. Functions and Roles of Paralegals

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PAL 135 - Employee Benefits

1. Demonstrate an understanding of employment issues.
2. Define issues of employment discrimination.
3. Identify tools and remedies available to address employment issues.
4. Describe the employee’s right to privacy versus the employer’s right to monitor the workplace.
5. Identify safety requirements in the workplace and Worker’s Compensation.

1. Employee benefits
2. Compensation and Human Resources Management
3. Health benefits
4. Retirement benefit plans
5. Costing employee benefits
6. Flexible benefits
7. Harassment in the workplace
8. Historical review of benefits
9. Benefits and productivity
10. Disability and Survivors Benefits including Social Security
11. Exclusive benefits, executive perks and outplacement services
12. Future trends in benefits
13. Unemployment

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PAL 201 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing

 
Description
Students are trained to prepare research and analyze search in memoranda and briefs.

1. Build on skills obtained in Legal Research and Writing 1 and apply these research skills to writings.
2. Write memorandums.
3. Draft more formal writings such as appellate briefs and formal memorandum of law.

1. Review of tools of a legal researcher from PAL 101  
2. Development of in-depth approach to analyzing case law
3. Formats for various research projects including inter-office memorandums, trial briefs, and appellate briefs

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PAL 205 - Consumer Protection Law

 
Description
This course trains legal assistants legal assistants under the supervision of practicing attorneys to assist attorneys in helping firm clients overcome violations of federal and state consumer protection laws and the rules and regulations of federal and state administrative agencies designed to specifically protect consumers from illegal business practices.

1. Assist firm clients with the necessary requirements for exercise of the consumers rights of redress against illegal business practices.
2. Compare and contrast Federal and State Consumer Protection Laws.
3. Define unfair business practices.
4. Explore remedies through the Federal and State Court Systems.
5. Recognize trends in consumer protection law.

1. Federal Consumer Protection Laws
2. Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Laws
3. Use of Federal and State Consumer Protection Agencies
4. Private Consumer Help Agencies
5. Use of Administrative Agencies for Consumer Redress
6. Types of Transactions Legally Protected
7. Use of the Court Systems for Legal Redress
8. Effective Research of Consumer Problems

• Allegheny Court Law Library
• University of Pittsburgh Law Library
• Duquesne University Law Library
• Boyce and Allegheny Campus Law Libraries
• Consumer Protection Law Text

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PAL 209 - Environmental Law

 
Description
This course is an introduction to the Environmental Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution and it’s administrative agency the Department of Environmental Resources and its interactions with federal law and the Environmental Protection Agency. The student acquires; a working knowledge of how regulations insure compliance with laws requiring clean streams, sewage facilities, wetlands, water resources, air pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous sites cleanup, storage tanks and other spill prevention, mining regulation, oil and gas regulation and protections from radiation and other hazardous situations.

1. Identify Environmental legislation.
2. Process all necessary paperwork to successfully prosecute any environmental law problem.
3. Research any environmental law topic with successful results given competent attorney direction.

1. Exclusionary Rule
2. Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
3. Limits of Exclusionary Rule
4. Harmless Error
5. Fourth Amendment—Arrest
6. Search and Seizure
7. Warrants
8. Warrant Execution
9. Plain View Rule
10. Administrative Inspection
11. Border Searcher
12. Wiretapping
13. Sixth Amendment
14. Fifth Amendment
15. Miranda
16. Pretrial Identification
17. Remedy
18. Pretrail Procedures
19. Gerstein Hearings
20. Pretrial Detention
21. Grant Juries
22. Speedy Trial Rules
23. Defendant Competency
24. Trial
25. Right to Jury, Counsel
26. Burdens/Tactics
27. Pleas/Sentencing
28. Legal Research

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PAL 293CP - Cooperative Education

• Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program    
• Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester)
• Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule
• Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization
• Follow established processes; complete and submit all required forms

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PAL 296CP - Cooperative Education

• Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program    
• Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester)
• Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule
• Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization
• Follow established processes; complete and submit all required forms

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PAM 101 - Foundations of Paramedic Practice

1. List major developments in the history and development of EMS systems.
2. Define three roles, responsibilities and professional attributes of an EMS provider.
3. Complete a patient care report and trip sheet on a simulated patient encounter.
4. Complete appropriate assessments on simulated medical and trauma patients.
5. Utilize monitoring devices to obtain patient vital signs.
6. Apply concepts of EMS Operations to specified emergency situations.

1. History of EMS
2. EMS systems
3. Roles and responsibilities of the paramedic
4. Quality improvement and research applications for EMS
5. Workforce safety and wellness
6. EMS communications
7. Documentation, medical/legal and ethical issues
8. Life span development
9. Patient assessment, history taking, monitoring devices
10. EMS operations

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PAM 102 - Airway Management and Pharmacology

1. Identify agencies which regulate various medications.
2. Determine the appropriate indication, route of administration and dosage for various medications used by the paramedic.
3. Identify the five “Rights” when administering a medication.
4. Define aseptic technique and correctly apply its principles in a lab setting.
5. Identify proper selection and technique to utilize airway management and ventilation devices.
6. Demonstrate correct procedure for placement of simple and advanced airway management devices.
7. Verify proper placement of an advanced airway device using at least three methods.
8. Interpret findings from monitoring devices such as pulse oximeters and capnographs.
9. Demonstrate psychomotor skill proficiency in administering medications and managing airways.

1. Regulatory aspects of pharmacology
2. Drug classes and preparations
3. Medication safety, administration routes and dosage calculations
4. Drug actions, interactions, and adverse effects
5. Medications specific to paramedic care
6. Airway management devices
7. Assessment and physiology of the respiratory system
8. Monitoring devices applicable to airway management

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PAM 103 - Cardiology and Pulmonology

1. Describe components in a normal EKG tracing and correlate to activity in the cardiac cycle.
2. Identify abnormal EKGs including tachycardias, bradycardias, AV blocks, atrial rhythms, ventricular rhythms, premature contractions, paced rhythms and asystole in both 3-lead and 12-lead format.
3. Demonstrate proper electrode placement and technique to obtain 3-lead and 12-lead EKG readings.
4. Apply rhythm interpretation and select proper treatment interventions for various cardiac dysrhythmias.
5. Demonstrate ability to use cardiac monitor/defibrillators to deliver appropriate therapeutic electrical interventions.
6. List treatment for various cardiovascular conditions.
7. Classify respiratory system dysfunctions and proper treatment interventions.
8. Utilize pulse oximetry and capnography to assess respiratory system function.
9. Describe V/Q mismatch and appropriate interventions.
10. Apply paramedic pharmacology to cardiac and pulmonary conditions.

1. Cardiac cycle and normal electrophysiologic activity as recorded on EKG
2. Assessment specific to cardiac or respiratory conditions
3. Electrode placement for 3-lead and 12-lead EKG
4. Operation of various cardiac monitor/defibrillators to assess and deliver therapy
5. Identification and treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias
6. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
7. Pathophysiology of cardiac and respiratory conditions
8. Pulmonary function values and capacities
9. Capnography values and waveform interpretation in breathing and ventilated patients
10. CPAP application

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PAM 104 - Shock and Trauma

1. List the various types of shock and the typical causes of each.
2. Describe the pathophysiology of shock and assessment findings which indicate compensated or decompensated shock.
3. Discuss differences in presentation of shock typically seen in various patient age groups.
4. Conduct a patient assessment for a trauma patient.
5. Select appropriate treatment interventions for shock scenarios.
6. Identify traumatic injuries using scene size-up, kinematic assessment and patient assessment findings.
7. Select treatment interventions for patients with local or multi-system traumatic injuries.

1. Recognition and identification of the various types of shock
2. Treatment of shock
3. Trauma assessment and use of trauma scores
4. Trauma triage and transport considerations
5. Treatment of traumatic injuries including multi-system trauma
6. Immobilization and helmet removal
7. Soft-tissue and orthopedic injuries including burns

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PAM 105 - Special Patient Populations

1. Identify at least six special patient populations and considerations to enhance delivery of emergency care to these groups.
2. Perform specialized assessments as indicated for special patient populations.
3. Identify the three stages of labor and indications of each.
4. Demonstrate steps to assist in emergency childbirth.
5. Identify complications of emergency childbirth and appropriate interventions.
6. Assess a neonate and perform appropriate treatment interventions.
7. Discuss cultural influences and apply knowledge of cultural differences to interactions with patients.

1. Obstetrics
2. Neonatal assessment and resuscitation
3. Pediatric assessment and management
4. Geriatric assessment and management
5. Abuse and neglect
6. Technology assisted or dependent patients
7. Developmentally delayed patients
8. Hospice/end of life care
9. Culturally competent care

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PAM 112C - Paramedic Clinical 1

1. Assess patients in specific age and illness categories.
2. Perform airway management techniques on patients in a clinical setting.
3. Place endotracheal tubes in a supervised setting.
4. Select appropriate medications for specific patient conditions.
5. Administer medications using correct route, dose and technique.
6. Operate monitoring devices to assess patients and influence treatment decisions.

1. Patient assessment
2. Airway management and ventilation
3. Administration of approved paramedic medications appropriate for patient condition

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PAM 116C - Paramedic Clinical 2

1. Identify EKG rhythms and initiate proper interventions.
2. Administer medications as indicated by patient condition.
3. Utilize equipment such as cardiac monitor/defibrillators, ventilators and monitoring devices.
4. Perform CPR as appropriate.
5. Apply knowledge of pulmonology and respiratory interventions to clinical settings.
6. Apply knowledge of special patient populations to patients presenting in clinical settings.
7. Utilize knowledge of cultural awareness to provide culturally competent care.

1. Cardiac rhythm interpretation and management
2. Assessment and management of cardiac, respiratory, shock and trauma patients
3. Labor and delivery
4. Neonatal assessment and management
5. Geriatric assessment and management
6. Interaction with special patient populations
7. Culturally-competent care

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PAM 201 - Medical Emergencies

1. Select appropriate interventions to care for medical emergencies.
2. Demonstrate specialized assessment techniques for patients with neurological, abdominal or other medical emergencies.
3. Identify major components of blood and their functions.
4. Compare pathophysiology of diabetic conditions common in emergency care and the proper treatment of each.
5. Use personal protective equipment to prevent transmission of a communicable disease.
6. Communicate effectively to improve outcome for a patient experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

1. Neurological emergencies
2. Abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies
3. Immunology
4. Endocrine emergencies
5. Toxicological emergencies
6. Hematological emergencies
7. Genitourinary/gynecological emergencies
8. Psychiatric emergencies
9. Infectious diseases

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PAM 202 - Integrated Paramedic Concepts

1. Complete patient assessment and management for a simulated medical patient.
2. Complete patient assessment and management for a simulated trauma patient.
3. Complete bleeding control/shock management scenarios.
4. Complete cardiac arrest/AED management scenarios.
5. Complete intravenous therapy scenarios.
6. Complete basic skill scenarios including joint immobilization, bleeding control, long bone immobilization and spinal immobilization for both supine and seated patients.
7. Complete adult ventilatory management scenarios.
8. Complete pediatric assessment, respiratory compromise and intraosseous infusion scenarios.
9. Complete static and dynamic cardiology scenarios.
10. Complete oral patient management scenarios.

1. Medical patient assessment/management
2. Trauma patient assessment/management
3. Bleeding/shock control
4. Cardiac arrest/AED
5. Intravenous therapy
6. Intraosseous therapy of pediatric patient
7. Random basic skills
8. Adult ventilatory management
9. Supraglottic airway device insertion
10. Cardiology recognition and management - static and dynamic

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PAM 213C - Paramedic Clinical 3

1. Conduct assessments on patients in specific age and illness categories.
2. Provide treatment interventions appropriate for patient condition.
3. Select appropriate medications for specific patient conditions.
4. Administer medications using correct route, dose and techniques.
5. Interpret information from monitoring devices to influence treatment decisions.
6. Identify and provide treatment for various medical emergencies.
7. Assess and manage patients with traumatic injuries.

1. Patient assessment and treatment
2. Psychomotor skills appropriate for patient condition
3. Affective attributes required to effectively provide emergency care

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PAM 214C - Paramedic Field Externship

1. Conduct assessments on patients in specific age and illness categories.
2. Determine treatment interventions appropriate for patient condition.
3. Manage all aspects of an emergency situation from pre-dispatch to transfer of care to the emergency department.
4. Function as a team leader with minimal input from preceptor.
5. Display affective attributes required to function effectively as a paramedic.

1. Patient assessment and treatment knowledge
2. Psychomotor skills appropriate for patient condition
3. Affective attributes required to effectively provide emergency care
    

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