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Kasiska College of Health Professions
Linda C. Hatzenbuehler, Ph.D., Dean
Delane C. Kritsky, Ph.D., Associate DeanThe primary mission of Kasiska College of Health Professions is to enhance the quality of life of Idaho residents through the education of health care professionals. Our mission is facilitated through excellence in teaching, research, community service, application of technology, and by fostering inter-professional activities.
The goals of the College are:
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Education of the Deaf
Chair and Clinical Professor Loftin
Professors: Longhurst, Schow, Seikel, Sorensen
Associate Professors: Kangas, Mercaldo
Assistant Professors: Brockett, Burke, Miller, Swain
Clinical Professor: Malepeai
Clinical Associate Professors: Bishop, Norton, Whitaker, Willer
Clinical Assistant Professors: Guryan, Holst, Knudson, McElhinney, Turner
Clinical Instructors: Bullock, Hays, Mitchell
Emeritus Faculty: Bain, Smedley, WestonDoctor of Audiology
Accreditation
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) is a new degree program that replaces the master's program in audiology. The master's program was an accredited program approved by the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) for over 30 years. ASHA and the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) are currently reviewing this new doctoral program for accreditation. See online catalog or departmental website (http://www.isu.edu/csed) for current accreditation status.
Admission Requirements to the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Program
For admission to the Au.D. degree program in audiology, an applicant is expected to:
International Students
Students whose native language is not English must achieve at least the 50th percentile on the Verbal section of the GRE, and a total score of 250 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Once admitted, non-native English-speaking students must also receive a passing score on a test of spoken English to participate in clinic.
Program Capacity
A total of 24 students are admitted to the program. The number of seats available for new admissions will vary. Classes begin in the Fall Semester of each year. Meeting entry-level requirements for admission does not guarantee a seat in the program.
Curriculum
The curriculum is four years in duration, and includes one year (fourth year) of full-time clinical practicum. There are eight regular (fall and spring) semesters and three summer semesters. For the third year, students will be required to relocate to the ISU Boise campus to continue their academic and clinical instruction in a robust audiology community. Students will assume the financial, housing, and logistical responsibilities of the relocation.
Required Courses for Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
Year One, Fall Semester (14 credits)
CSED g516 Clinical Processes in Audiology 1 cr
CSED 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 1 cr
CSED 603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory 0 cr
CSED 611 Auditory Assessment and Speech Audiometry 4 cr
CSED 621 Audiologic Rehabilitation 3 cr
CSED 645 Auditory Anatomy and Physiology 2 cr
CSED 670 Auditory Pathologies 2cr
CSED 673 Instrumentation and Calibration 1 crYear One, Spring Semester (14 credits)
CSED 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 2 cr
CSED 603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory 0 cr
CSED 623 Pediatric Audiology 3 cr
CSED 631 Immittance/Special Assessment 2 cr
CSED 633 Introduction to Evoked Potential Audiometry and Balance Function Assessment 3 cr
CSED 633L Introduction to Evoked Potential Audiometry and Balance Function Assessment Laboratory 1 cr
CSED 641 Introduction to Hearing Aids 2 cr
CSED 641L Introduction to Hearing Aids Laboratory 1 crYear One, Summer Semester (5-8 credits)
CSED 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 1-4 cr
CSED 603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory 0 cr
CSED 691 Topical Seminar 1 cr
CSED 652 Speech Development: Deaf Students 3 crYear Two, Fall Semester (13 credits)
CSED g556 Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness 3 cr
CSED 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 2 cr
CSED 603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory 0 cr
CSED 643 Advanced Technology in Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants 2 cr
CSED 643L Advanced Technology in Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Laboratory 1 cr
CSED 675 Hearing Conservation in Noise 2 cr
**Advanced Elective 3 crYear Two, Spring Semester (14 credits)
CSED g517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 cr
CSED g560 Educational Audiology 3 cr
CSED 600 Principles of Research in Communication Disorders 3 cr
CSED 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 2 cr
CSED 603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory 0 cr
CSED 647 Auditory Physiology of Speech and Non-Speech Signals 2 cr
CSED 740 Advanced Vestibular and Balance Function Assessment 3 crYear Two, Summer Semester (7 credits)
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 4 cr
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 cr
CSED 810 Clinical Project 2 crYear Three, Fall Semester (14 credits)
CSED 680 Counseling in Audiology 3 cr
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 2 cr
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 cr
CSED 720 Audiology Practice Management and Dispensing 3 cr
CSED 810 Clinical Project 2 cr
CSED 710 Advanced Audiologic Rehabilitation 3 crYear Three, Spring Semester (12 credits)
CSED 691 Topical Seminar 1 cr
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 2 cr
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 cr
CSED 730 Advanced Evoked Potential Audiometry and Early Identification 3 cr
CSED 810 Clinical Project 2 cr
**Advanced Elective #2 3 crYear Three, Summer Semester (5 credits)
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 4 cr
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 crYear Four, Fall Semester (5 credits)
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 4 cr
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 crYear Four, Spring Semester (5 credits)
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 4 cr
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 crTOTAL CREDITS: 111-114 cr
Minor curriculum changes due to accreditation standard changes may occur without notice.
**Advanced Electives 6 cr. Advanced electives to be chosen from the approved Audiology Program list or by approval of the faculty advisor in consultation with the Audiology Division Head.Degree and Grade Requirements
Students receiving the degree of Doctor of Audiology must have satisfactorily completed all courses in the curriculum and passed all clinical practicum assignments. In addition, in spring semester of the third year, the student must pass the written comprehensive examination, and an oral comprehensive examination, that includes defense of the doctoral project. According to university regulations, no student may be granted a graduate degree who does not have a 3.0 grade point average for courses listed on the Program of Study upon completion of all academic work. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Education of the Deaf will terminate the graduate program of any student who has received grades of C+ or lower in two or more departmental courses, or if the cumulative GPA falls below 2.7 in the first year of study, or 3.0 by the completion of graduate studies. If a student's graduate education is terminated for reasons of poor academic performance, the student may reapply for admission no sooner than one full semester following the semester of termination.
Additionally, graduate students deemed by the faculty not to have made satisfactory progress in the acquisition of clinical skills may be required to enroll for further credits in clinical practicum in addition to the minimum required of all students. Students may be dismissed for failure to make satisfactory progress in clinical practicum.
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
OR
Master of Science in Deaf EducationAdmission
For admission to the M.S. degree program in Speech-Language Pathology or Deaf Education, the applicant must:
In the Deaf Education program, preference is given to students who are certified regular/special education teachers and who have intermediate sign language skills.
International Students
International students whose native language is not English must achieve at least the 50th percentile on the Verbal section of the GRE, and a total score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Once admitted, nonnative English-speaking students must also receive a passing score on a test of spoken English to participate in clinic.
Required Courses for Speech-Language Pathology Emphasis
CSED 600 Principles of Research in Communication Disorders 3 cr
Clinical Practicum (combined credits of CSED 602 and CSED 604) 11 cr
CSED 602 Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Pathology
CSED 604 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum
CSED 606 Externship in Speech-Language Pathology 8 cr
CSED 614 School-age Language Development and Disorders 3 cr
CSED 616 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3 cr
CSED 620 Early Language Development and Disorders 3 cr
CSED 622 Phonologic Disorders 3 cr
CSED 624 Disorders of Swallowing 2 cr
CSED 625 Advanced Issues in Language Disorders 3 cr
CSED 629 Neuropathologies I 3 cr
CSED 630 Fluency Disorders in Children and Adults 3 cr
CSED 632 Craniofacial Anomalies 2 cr
CSED 634 Voice Disorders 2 cr
CSED 639 Neuropathologies II 3 cr
CSED 648 Professional Issues 3 cr
CSED 650 Thesis (optional) 6 cr
Electives Non-thesis option 3 cr
Total 58-61 crNon-Thesis students are required to complete three credits from the following courses:
CSED 638 School Practice in Speech-Language Pathology 3 cr
CSED 640 Medical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology 3 cr
CSED 651 Master's Paper 3 cr
CSED 691 Topical Seminar 3 crNote that an adequate undergraduate background is assumed for entry to the graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology. When meeting with an advisor, if any deficiencies are found, such as lack of a basic course, the student may be required to make up the course. An advisor must be consulted during registration week. Note also that an undergraduate or graduate course in statistics or experimental design is required if not previously taken in an undergraduate program, as is CSED 517, Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team.
Students in the Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology must have the following ISU courses or their equivalents from another institution, or provide evidence from course syllabi that the basic information was covered in their undergraduate program. Certain of these courses may be taken during the graduate program.
CSED 300 Speech Science 4 cr
CSED 315 Clinical Processes: Management 3 cr
CSED 321 Clinical Phonology 4 cr
CSED 325 Phonological Disorders 3 cr
CSED 330 Language Development 3 cr
CSED 335 Language Disorders 3 cr
CSED 341 Audiology I: Hearing Sciences and Audiometry 3 cr
CSED 405 Neurological Bases of Communication Disorders 3 cr
CSED 417 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 cr
CSED 345 Aural Rehabilitation
OR
CSED 460 Educational Audiology 3 cr
CSED 420 Clinical Processes: Assessment 3 cr
MATH 253 Introduction to Statistics 3 crRequired Courses for Deaf Education Emphasis
CSED g556 Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness 3 cr
CSED g560 Audiology III: Educational Audiology 3 cr
CSED 601 Developmental Psycho-linguistics and Reading 3 cr
CSED 607 Directed Observation in Deaf Education 2 cr
CSED 627 Reading/Writing Curriculum in Deaf Education 3 cr
CSED 628 Curriculum Organization in Deaf Education 3 cr
CSED 637 Philosophical/Theoretical Foundations of Deaf Education 2 cr
CSED 651 Master's Paper 3 cr
CSED 652 Speech Development: Deaf Students 3 cr
CSED 658 Teaching Language to the Deaf 3 cr
CSED 659 Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf 3 cr
CSED 691 Topical Seminar: Audiometry/Tympanometry 2 cr
TOTAL 33 crApplicants who do not have a teaching internship with Deaf and hard of hearing students, or who are not currently working in a self-contained classroom with Deaf and hard of hearing students may be required to take 4-8 credits of CSED 609. Applicants who have not taken intermediate sign language course work, or do not have a professional sign language interpreter certificate, or who have not passed a recognized intermediate level sign language quality assurance examination may have to take 2-6 credits of CSED 608.
Two options are available. SummersPlus students complete the coursework across three summers on-campus, and on-line classes in regular semesters. Traditional students attend on-campus two summers, and have two semesters of student teaching and on-line coursework.
Requirements
Students must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations. For the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology or in Deaf Education, the written exam may be fulfilled by either a portfolio or a thesis.
According to the university regulations, no student may be granted a graduate degree who does not have a 3.0 grade point average for courses listed on the program of study upon completion of all academic work. In addition, the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Education of the Deaf will terminate the graduate program of any student who has received grades of C+, or lower, in two or more departmental courses, or if the cumulative GPA falls below 2.7 in the first year of study and 3.0 by the completion of graduate studies. If a student’s graduate education is terminated for reasons of poor academic performance, s/he may reapply for admission no sooner than one full semester following the semester of termination.
Students with inadequate backgrounds in speech pathology and audiology may be required to take up to one year of undergraduate course work in addition to the above courses. In addition to the required graduate courses, students may have to take other courses in the department and related areas such as psychology and statistics. In addition to taking clinical practice (CSED 602, 603, or 604) in the department, all graduate students must complete a minimum of an eight-week, full-time externship in some professional program or agency. Exceptions may be made depending on the student’s background. Graduate students deemed by the faculty not to have made satisfactory progress in the acquisition of clinical skills may be required to enroll for further credits in clinical practicum in addition to the minimum required of all students. Students may be dismissed for failure to make satisfactory progress in clinical practicum.
Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Deaf Education Graduate Courses
CSED g500 Organic Speech Disorders 4 credits. Comprehensive review of organic speech disorders. Focus on Neurological disorders, voice, cleft palate and stuttering. Emphasis will be given to assessment and management of these disorders. PREREQ: CSED 300 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED g505 Neurological Bases of Communication Disorders 3 credits. Provides fundamental knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology as related to speech, language and hearing disorders. Introduction to communication disorders related to neurological damage (e.g., dysarthria, apraxia, aphasia). PREREQ: CSED 300 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
CSED g517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the principles and techniques associated with interdisciplinary evaluation. Disciplines emphasized: Audiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology. Cross-listed as PSYC g517, SOWK, g517, NURS g517.
CSED g520 Clinical Processes: Assessment 3 credits. Diagnostic principles, procedures, tests and clinical examination in the evaluation of speech, language and hearing disorders. Covers norms, reliability and validity. PREREQ: PSYCH 445, CSED 315, AND STATISTICS, AND/OR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED g525 Clinical Processes: Methods and Applications 3 credits. Application of assessment and treatment components of speech and language disorders through classroom observation and indirect/direct clinical experiences. PREREQ: CSED 315, CSED 325, CSED 335, CSED g520, PERMISSION OF CLINICAL DIRECTOR.
CSED g540 Special Topics Workshop 1-3 credits. Presentation of professionally related topics in workshop format. Meets for a minimum of 16 contact hours per credit with appropriate outside assignments, readings, or papers. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Graded S/U.
CSED g556 Psychosocial Aspects of Deafness 3 credits. Psychological, educational and social influences of the hearing community on deaf persons and the structure of the deaf community as a socio-cultural entity. PREREQ: CSED 351 WITH A "B" OR BETTER.
CSED g560 Educational Audiology 3 credits. Overview of school-based audiology services including working within the public school system and with related professionals, legal issues, and options for providing comprehensive services to children with hearing loss and their families.
CSED g582 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Study of problems selected by students and faculty. May be repeated up to 8 credits.
CSED g591 Seminar 1-4 credits. Reading, preparation, and discussion of reports and projects in all areas of speech and hearing science, speech pathology and audiology. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
CSED 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded S/U.
CSED 600 Principles of Research in Communication Disorders 3 credits. Issues of validity, credibility, reliability and confirm-ability. Methodology including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Evaluation of research and use of evidence-based practice. Use of informational resources to develop a research proposal. PREREQ: STATISTICS OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 601 Developmental Psycholinguistics and Reading 3 credits. Oral language development in young children and its relationship to early reading. Classroom language problems of older elementary and secondary students and language intervention to improve reading and writing discussed.
CSED 602 Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language 1 credit. Students, under supervision, gain experience in the diagnosing, staffing, programming, and counseling of cases with speech and language disorders. May be repeated up to 16 credits. Approval of Clinic Director required.
CSED 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 1-4 credits. Students gain experience in diagnosing, programming, and counseling cases with hearing disorders, and implementing rehabilitation programs for persons with hearing losses. May be repeated up to 13 credits. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF ADVISOR AND AUDIOLOGY CLINIC COORDINATOR. COREQ: CSED 603L.
CSED 603L Clinical Practicum Laboratory 0 credits. Weekly staffing, grand rounds discussion, and professional presentations of new trends in audiology. COREQ: CSED 603.
CSED 604 Off-Campus Practicum 1-4 credits. Designed to provide clinical experience under supervision of speech-language pathologist within placement setting. Placements include private clinics, hospitals, residential care facilities, developmental centers, and schools. PREREQ: CLINIC DIRECTOR APPROVAL. Graded S/U.
CSED 605 Externship in Audiology 4-8 credits. Designed to give Audiology students full-time practical experience in a professional setting, i.e., schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Graded S/U. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM.
CSED 606 Externship in Speech-Language Pathology 4-9 credits. Designed to give Speech-Language Pathology students full-time practical experience in a professional setting, i.e., schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Graded S/U. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAM.
CSED 607 Directed Observation in Education of the Deaf 1 credit. Directed observations at multiple levels and reporting of casual interactions and diagnostic/intervention approaches by instructor with Deaf or hard of hearing individuals (minimal 150 clock hours). May be repeated up to 3 credits. PREREQ: CSED 601 AND/OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 608 Communication Practicum 2 credits. Supervised experiences applying research and theory to language intervention practices for Deaf or hard of hearing individuals. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: CSED 601, CSED 607, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 609 Teaching Internship in Deaf Education 4-8 credits. Directed classroom and clinical teaching experience with Deaf or hard of hearing students under supervision. Minimum 250 clock hours at the level specialization. PREREQ: APPROVED APPLICATION. Graded S/U.
CSED 610 Teaching Internship in Interpreter Training 1-8 credits. Supervised directed classroom teaching experience with college/university students in interpreter training program. Minimum 250 clock hours. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. PREREQ: APPROVED APPLICATION. Graded S/U.
CSED 611 Auditory Assessment and Speech Audiometry 4 credits. Thorough study in the historical, theoretical, and clinical aspects of fundamental audiological procedures such as pure-tone air- and bone-conduction testing, speech audiometry, and masking.
CSED 614 School-Age Language Development and Disorders 3 credits. Advanced study of language development and disorders in school-age children and youth. Methods of assessing later language disorders in educational settings. PREREQ: CSED 330, CSED 335, CSED 620.
CSED 616 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3 credits. Functional approaches to enhancing communication for people with severe disabilities. Includes introduction to electronic communication devices, low technology strategies, empowering clients, and inclusive practices. PREREQ: CSED 629, CSED 639 OR EQUIVALENT.
CSED 620 Early Language Development and Disorders 3 credits. Study of language development and disorders in children (0-5 years of age). Includes theories of development and disorders, assessment and intervention of child and environment. PREREQ: CSED 330, CSED 335, OR EQUIVALENT.
CSED 621 Audiologic Rehabilitation 3 credits. Study of current audiologic rehabilitation models, auditory processing disorders, and ASHA guidelines.
CSED 622 Phonologic Disorders 3 credits. Characteristics of children with developmental phonological disorders. Current approaches to assessment and theoretically-based treatment of speech sound errors, including multicultural applications. PREREQ: CSED 321, CSED 325, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 623 Pediatric Audiology 3 credits. Advanced study of hearing disorders and hearing test procedures in children. Topics include development of the auditory mechanism, auditory pathologies, developmental milestones, auditory testing, differential diagnosis, and management.
CSED 624 Disorders of Swallowing 2 credits. Provides assessment and treatment of disorders associated with all stages of swallowing. Includes oromyofunctional, oral preparatory, oral, pahryngeal, and esophageal swallowing disorders. PREREQ: CSED 300, CSED 405, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 625 Advanced Issues in Language Disorders 3 credits. Critical issues in childhood language disorders including linguistic and cultural diversity, classroom-based strategies, and children with mental retardation, autism, learning disability and deafness. PREREQ: CSED 614 OR EQUIVALENT.
CSED 627 Reading/Writing Curriculum in Deaf Education 3 credits. Theory, research and practices for teaching and assessing written language for Deaf and hard of hearing students. Applications of principles of language acquisition and development to reading and writing. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 628 Curriculum Organization in Deaf Education 3 credits. Organizing, adapting and implementing curriculum across all areas to meet the special needs of Deaf or hard of hearing students. Includes assessment, behavior management, instructional technology, and individualized planning. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 629 Neuropathologies I 3 credits. Examines etiologies, characteristics, assessment and treatment of dysarthria, apraxia, and dementia. PREREQ: CSED 405 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 630 Fluency Disorders in Children and Adults 3 credits. Advanced study of assessment and treatment for fluency disorders in adults and children. Includes theory, developmental issues, cluttering, and specific treatment for adults and children. PREREQ: CSED 400 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 631 Immittance/Special Assessment 2 credits. Study of immittance and other special audiological tests used in site of lesion (differential) diagnostic workshops. Background, rationale, administration, and interpretations of immittance and other special tests will be considered along with the concept of Clinical Decision Analysis (CDA).
CSED 632 Craniofacial Anomalies 2 credits. Consideration of the speech-language pathologist's role in the habilitation of patients with craniofacial anomalies. Clefts of the lip and palate are discussed. Team approaches to assessment and management are presented.
CSED 633 Introduction to Evoked Potential Audiometry and Balance Function Assessment 3 credits. Introduction to the study of evoked potential audiometry, balance function testing, and otoacoustic emissions. Emphasis will be on the physiologic processes and instrumentation. COREQ: CSED 633L.
CSED 633L Introduction to Evoked Potential Audiometry and Balance Function Assessment Laboratory 1 credit. An introductory hands-on study and clinical practice of ABR, ENG/VNG, and OAE tests. Emphasis on clinical protocol, interpretation of test findings, and methods of reporting interpretations to referring sources. COREQ: CSED 633.
CSED 634 Voice Disorders 2 credits. Study of the anatomical, physiological, and behavioral aspects of voice production. Consideration of voice disorders by the speech-language pathologist. Principles of assessment and treatment will be discussed.
CSED 635 Speech Audiometry 1 credit. Review of basic and advanced audiometric tests which utilize speech as an approach to hearing assessment. Course treatment includes historic development of speech tests and description of psychophysical principles which underlie speech audiometry.
CSED 637 Philosophical/Theoretical Foundations of Deaf Education 2 credits. A comprehensive study of the philosophies and theories that influence current practice and research in the education of Deaf or hard of hearing students. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 638 School Practice in Speech-Language Pathology 3 credits. Advanced preparation for practice in school settings. In-depth study of caseload management, Interdisciplinary Education program requirements, legal mandates, collaborative strategies, and inclusive practices. PREREQ: CSED 614 OR EQUIVALENT.
CSED 639 Neuropathologies II 3 credits. Examines etiologies, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere disorder. PREREQ: CSED 405 AND 629 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 640 Medical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology 3 credits. Examines methods and practices specific to medical settings, including billing procedures, record-keeping, referral procedures, ethics, treatment models related to settings. PREREQ: CSED 639 OR EQUIVALENT.
CSED 641 Introduction to Hearing Aids 2 credit. Study of hearing aid electronics and styles, principles of amplification, selection and fitting, ANSI standards, signal processing, orientation, and outcome measures. COREQ: CSED 641L.
CSED 641L Introduction to Hearing Aids Laboratory 1 credit. Study and practice of clinical skills required for fitting hearing aids. Emphasis on earmold impressions, electroacoustic measurements, selection of hearing aids, and counseling. COREQ: CSED 641.
CSED 643 Advanced Technology in Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants 2 credits. Study of advanced amplification technology including acoustic hearing aids and cochlear implants. Emphasis on digital signal processing, special fitting strategies, and programmable hearing aid software management. PREREQ: CSED 641. COREQ: CSED 643L.
CSED 643L Advanced Technology in Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Laboratory 1 credit. Clinical application and development of skills in advanced amplification technology including acoustic hearing aids and cochlear implants. Emphasis on digital signal processing, special fitting strategies, and programmable hearing aid software management. PREREQ: CSED 641L. COREQ: CSED 643.
CSED 645 Auditory Anatomy and Physiology 2 credits. Comprehensive treatment of the anatomy, physiology, and neuroanatomy of the auditory system from the outer ear to the auditory cortex.
CSED 647 Auditory Physiology of Speech and Non-Speech Signals 2 credits. Continuation of advanced study of the auditory system, including central pathways, auditory perception of speech and non-speech signals, and psychoacoustics, with focus on pitch and loudness phenomenon, masking, and binaural effect. PREREQ: CSED 645.
CSED 648 Professional Issues 3 credits. Advanced preparation for professional practice in speech-language pathology. Includes study of policies and practices in employment settings, service delivery models, ethics, counseling, supervision. PREREQ: TWO SEMESTERS OF CSED 602.
CSED 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Research project under supervision of academic faculty member. PREREQ: ABILITY TO DEAL WITH TECHNICAL LITERATURE, PROVEN WRITING ABILITY. APPROVAL OF ADVISOR AND INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
CSED 651 Master’s Paper 1-3 credits. Major paper or project synthesizing aspects of a specialized area of speech-language pathology, audiology, or education of the deaf. A large component of the paper must reflect the student’s own original thinking. Graded S/U.
CSED 652 Speech Development: Deaf Students 3 credits. Speech and hearing development in children; develomental speech instructional strategies for teachers serving deaf and hard of hearing students with an emphasis on children with cochlear implants. PREREQ: CSED 601 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 658 Teaching Language to the Deaf 3 credits. Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the evaluation and habilitation of language/communication problems in Deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents. PREREQ: CSED 601 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 659 Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf 3 credits. Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of how to teach academic subjects to children and Deaf and hard of hearing adolescents. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
CSED 670 Auditory Pathologies 2 credits. Study and discussion of a wide range of auditory pathologies. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the pathology and the corresponding audiometric findings.
CSED 673 Instrumentation and Calibration 1 credit. Basic electronics, sound, acoustics, instrumentation, and the calibration of a wide variety of audiometric equipment.
CSED 675 Hearing Conservation in Noise 2 credits. Hearing conservation programs from historical and current-model perspectives. Additionally, OSHA and other applicable regulations along with the effects of noise on human hearing will be discussed.
CSED 680 Counseling in Audiology 3 credits. Examination of counseling theory and application to audiology.
CSED 691 Topical Seminar 1-4 credits. Reading and discussions involving subjects of concern. May be repeated up to 12 credits.
CSED 699 Advanced Graduate Study 1-6 credits. Structured advanced study of specific topic or area.
CSED 705 Off-Campus Clinical Practicum 1-4 credits. Designed to give Audiology students full-time practical experience in a professional setting, e.g., schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices. May be repeated. COREQ: CSED 705L.
CSED 705L Off-Campus Clinical Practicum Laboratory 1 credit. Grand rounds seminar conducted online with other students in clinical experience settings. May be repeated. PREREQ: CSED 603. COREQ: CSED 705.
CSED 710 Advanced Audiologic Rehabilitation 3 credits. Advanced topics include rehabilitation issues in cochlear implants, early intervention, auditory processing disorders, and tinnitus. Methods and a review of various perspectives will be given. Audiologic rehabilitation outcome measures and efficacy will also be considered. PREREQ: CSED 621.
CSED 720 Audiology Practice Management and Dispensing 3 credits. Practice management, particularly hearing aid dispensing, including legal issues, ethics, best practice, marketing, and business management theory. PREREQ: CSED 641, 643.
CSED 730 Advanced Evoked Potential Audiometry and Early Identification 3 credits. Comprehensive discussion of advanced evoked potentials including test protocols, measurement, and interpretation. Topics in early identification of individuals with hearing loss will also be covered. PREREQ: CSED 633.
CSED 740 Advanced Vestibular and Balance Function Assessment 3 credits. Advanced vestibular and balance function assessment including underlying causes of balance disorders, rotary chair, computerized posturography, VEMP, advances in VNG/ENG technology, and collaborative approaches to vestibular rehabilitation. PREREQ: CSED 633.
CSED 810 Clinical Project 1-6 credits. Clinically-based scholarly project completed under the supervision of the audiology faculty. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Department of Counseling
Chair and Professor Feit
Professors: Allen, Kleist
Associate Professors: Crews, Hill, Paulson
Assistant Professors: Doughty, Rosen Galvin, Vereen
Clinical Assistant Professor: Singarajah
Adjunct Associate Professor: Schmidt
Adjunct Assistant Professors: Johnsen, Watts
Adjunct Instructor: Bolinger
Emeritus Faculty: Edgar, LloydDepartment Mission Statement
The principle mission of the Department of Counseling is to prepare quality counselors for various settings in Idaho and the nation. More specifically, we seek to prepare quality School Counselors for public schools in K-12 settings, Mental Health Counselors for community agencies and other mental health settings, Marital, Couple, and Family Counselors for agency and community settings, and Student Affairs Counselors for working in college settings such as advising, residence halls, and career centers. In addition, we prepare doctoral level counselor educators.
In addition to specific job settings, the faculty believe that it is also our mission to instill a strong sense of professional identity, appreciation for our rich knowledge base, develop expertise in the skills of counseling with our students. We also aid them in becoming certified and/or licensed, and in their initial job placement.
The Department of Counseling also has a mission within the Kasiska College of Health Professions which is to represent the mental health perspective within KCHP and to consult with KCHP faculty and departments in encouraging a holistic perspective for health care services.
Counselor Education
Graduate-level preparation for (1) counselors who seek employment in schools, universities, community mental health, and various other settings, and (2) college student affairs professionals.
Pre-Counseling and Pre-Student Affairs
Preparation should consist of a broad undergraduate course of study, including some work in psychology (learning and personality theory), sociology, and the communication skills. For those seeking positions in public elementary and secondary schools, state certification requirements should be considered.
Degree Programs
Degree programs offered by the department include Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Specialist, and Master of Counseling. Majors are available in Counselor Education and Counseling (Ph.D.); Counseling (Ed.S.); Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling (M.Coun); Mental Health Counseling (M.Coun.); School Counseling (M.Coun.); and Student Affairs Counseling (M.Coun.).
Accreditation
The programs for preparation of school counselors are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (2008) and by the State of Idaho (2008).
The Master of Counseling and Doctor of Philosophy counselor education programs are approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs through June 30, 2009.
Progression in Clinical Track Classes - Master's Students who obtain lower than a 3.0 in any clinical track class OR withdraw from any clinical track class (i.e., COUN 621, COUN 696, COUN 697, COUN 699) CANNOT continue taking Counseling classes the following semesters without petitioning and obtaining the approval of the Department of Counseling graduate faculty.
Departmental Dismissal Policies
Master's Degree Retention and Dismissal Policy
Dismissal of a master's student will be subject to the following:
1. Dismissal criteria established by the Graduate School.
2. Dismissal from the program occurs if any one of the following conditions exist. Students earn:
a) three final course grades lower than 3.0,
b) OR six credits below 3.0,
c) OR below a 3.0 GPA,
d) OR final course grades below a 3.0 in COUN 621, Professional Orientation and Ethics or COUN 696, Prepracticum Counseling Techniques3. All degree-seeking students in the Department of Counseling will be evaluated near the end of the first semester by the Department of Counseling graduate faculty members. Based on this evaluation, students who are not making satisfactory progress toward the completion of a degree may be removed from graduate study, provided with an alternate option for graduate study, or placed on departmental probationary status. This evaluation will include progress on all course work, anticipated GPA, non-academic conditions (outlined in 4., below) and any other concerns. Students will be notified of any of these actions by written and/or oral communication with the major advisor or the Department Chairperson.
4. Admission into the Department of Counseling does not guarantee graduation. Success in academic coursework is only one component of becoming a successful counseling student. The following nonacademic conditions may result in dismissal if they are observed to impair the student’s ability to work with others in class, practicum, or internship settings: (1) personal concerns or psychopathology, (2) interpersonal relationship issues, and (3) personal attitudes or value systems that conflict with effective counseling relationships.
Doctoral Degree Retention and Dismissal Policy
Department of Counseling faculty are confident that each student admitted has the potential to be successful in graduate study. To assure success, the student’s major professor plays an important role in giving feedback to the student.
On occasion a faculty member may consult with other Department of Counseling faculty as to apparent impediments to progress of an individual student. If others have made similar observations, the major professor or other faculty will initiate a meeting with the student to discuss the perceived difficulty. Remedies and expected behavior changes will be discussed and outlined in verbal and/or written form.
If after feedback, a student’s impediments to progress are not remedied, the faculty may recommend dismissal from the program.
Admission into the Department of Counseling does not guarantee graduation. Success in academic coursework is only one component of becoming a successful counseling student. The following nonacademic conditions may result in dismissal if they are observed to impair the student’s ability to work with others in class, practicum, or internship settings: (1) personal concerns or psychopathology, (2) interpersonal relationship issues, and (3) personal attitudes or value systems that conflict with effective counseling relationships.
Additionally, students who at any time during graduate study in the Department of Counseling earn three grades lower than 3.0, or six credits below 3.0, or below a 3.0 GPA will be removed from graduate study in the Department of Counseling.
Doctoral Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Counseling
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest university award given in recognition of completion of academic preparation for professional practice in counseling. Candidates are provided primarily with courses and practicum experiences which will be instrumental in assisting them to function more effectively as professional counselor education and counseling practitioners and researchers.
Doctoral Program Goals and Objectives
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Counseling is designed to prepare counselor educators for work in counselor education programs and doctoral level counselors for work in university counseling centers and other counseling sites. The major emphasis of this program is to prepare graduates for careers in university teaching in counseling programs.
Counselor education and counseling students at Idaho State University will be:
Selection Criteria for Doctoral Study
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, persons applying for admission to the doctoral program in Counselor Education and Counseling must meet the following criteria for selection. Applicants must have:
1. a master's degree from a CACREP accredited program and be licensed as a counselor in Idaho or a state with comparable requirements
OR
a master's degree in counseling and be a Nationally Certified Counselor and apply for an Idaho Counseling License upon admission to the doctoral program
OR
a master's degree in counseling, one year of full time post-master's degree counseling experience, graduate coursework curriculum requirements in all of the CACREP common core areas, and be a Nationally Certified Counselor or Idaho Licensed Counselor. (Persons who do not meet these requirements may be considered for admission as conditional students while removing deficiencies in coursework and/or credentials.).2. taken the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test. Preference will be given to scale scores of 50 percentile or more.
3. a professional resume.
4. a one-page statement of post doctoral career objectives.
5. submitted three (3) letters of recommendation.
6. completed both ISU Graduate School and Department of Counseling application forms.
7. completed an interview by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee.
Selection Schedule for Doctoral Study
Application forms will be mailed after August 1. Applications must be postmarked by January 15. Selection of candidates for on-campus interviews will be announced by February 1. Notification of successful candidates for admission and alternates will be announced by approximately March 1. A maximum of 3-4 students are admitted to the program each year. Classes begin in the Fall semester of each year.
Master's Degree Curriculum Review
Doctoral students who have earned their master’s degree from a CACREP accredited program will be assumed to have entry level knowledge in core and major course areas. Those not graduating from a CACREP accredited program will have their transcripts evaluated by a faculty committee to determine knowledge base deficiencies. A remediation plan of study will be developed and approved by the faculty as necessary.
Specialization Areas
Doctoral students will choose a prescribed program of study that develops counselor education specializations in the CACREP core and major areas.
The Area of Specialization will be approved by the faculty before the end of the first semester of doctoral study.The Area of Specialization must be completed prior to the scheduling of the final oral examination.
Admission to Candidacy
Each student demonstrating an adequate foundation for doctoral study, based upon the selection criteria and the master’s degree curriculum review, may apply for degree candidacy. The application for candidacy will include:
1. A course of study designed to remove entry level deficiencies as indicated by the master’s degree curriculum review.
2. An approved plan for completion of specialization areas in both core and major areas.
3. An approved final program of study.After receiving the written approval of the major professor and a second graduate faculty committee member from the department, the application may then be submitted to the department for approval and the appointment of a third departmental committee member. The balance of the committee will consist of a fourth member appointed by the Dean of the Kasiska College of Health Professions and a fifth member appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination will address information in the coursework required in the doctoral program, counselor education professional issues, and specific areas identified by the candidate’s committee. If failed, the comprehensive examination may only be retaken once after one year of additional study.
Dissertation
After the student is admitted to degree candidacy, the dissertation proposal and preliminary research that the candidate and first two committee members have agreed upon will be presented to the complete five-member committee for recommendations and approval. Following the approval of the proposal and the completion of the comprehensive examination, the candidate is authorized to proceed with the dissertation in preparation for a final oral examination defense. The final defense is open to any member of the graduate faculty directing a request through the Dean of the Graduate School and the chair of the committee.
Residence
Following the bachelor's degree, each candidate must complete the equivalent of ten semesters of graduate study including the master's degree and three semesters of doctoral internship. At least six of the semesters must be at the doctoral level and four of these must be consecutive semesters (not including summer sessions) of full-time graduate study on campus. Students are strongly encouraged to attend all six of these semesters on a full-time basis.
Continuous Enrollment
Following admission to doctoral study, the student must register for course work, practicum, internship, independent study, or dissertation credit each semester until the completion of the degree.
Required Courses
COUN 701 Advanced Statistics 2 cr
COUN 702 Advanced Research and Experimental Design 2 cr
COUN 703 Qualitative Research 2 cr
COUN 704 Qualitative Methodology 2 cr
COUN 705 Instructional Theory for Counselor Educators 3 cr
COUN 710 Practicum in College Teaching 2 cr
COUN 712 Advanced Psychological Testing and Assessment 2 cr
COUN 724 Advanced Diversity Issues 3 cr
COUN 727 Advanced Theories of Counseling 3 cr
COUN 774 Advanced Group Procedures 3 cr
COUN 790 Theories of Counseling Supervision 2 cr
COUN 791 Supervision of Counseling Practicum 2 cr
COUN 800 Research and Professional Issues 1-4 cr
COUN 848 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling 3-6 cr
COUN 849 Doctoral Internship 1-18 cr
COUN 850 Dissertation 1-12 crSuggested Electives
COUN 723 Advanced Vocational Theory 3 cr
COUN 758 Independent Problems 1-4 cr
COUN 775 Advanced Practicum in Group Counseling 2 crEducational Specialist Degree
Education Specialist in Counseling
The Ed.S. program is designed for persons who have completed a master's degree in counseling and wish to increase their skills for advanced certification requirements or other professional objectives.
Admission to Ed.S. Study
The applicant must:
Degree Requirements
The student must complete a minimum of 70 credit hours of course work (including the master's degree) and a case study. All post-master's degree course work must be approved in advance by Department of Counseling faculty. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required over all course work taken in the Ed.S. program. An oral examination is required which involves the presentation of a case study and demonstration of advanced counseling skills.
Major Requirements
At the post-master's degree Ed.S. level, all course work must be in Counseling-related areas and must include:
HRD 501 Foundations of Professional-Technical Education 3 cr
COUN 693 Supervision of Counselors 1 cr
COUN 694 Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs 3 cr
COUN 723 Advanced Vocational Theory 3 cr
COUN 759 Ed.S. Internship (school counseling setting) 3 crEducational Specialist Case Study
The case study presented during the oral examination reflects (both in written and video form) advanced counseling skills and theoretical orientation. It reflects therapeutic goals, client themes and counseling techniques necessary to facilitate client growth.
Time Requirement
All requirements for the Ed.S. must be completed within a period of seven (7) years from the date of completion of the first post-master's degree course to be applied toward the degree.
Master's Degree
Goals and Objectives
The Department of Counseling has curricular and professional objectives for each Master of Counseling student. Each of these objectives has specific outcome measures.
Curricular Objectives:
1. Students will have knowledge of Human Growth and Development so that they can understand the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels.
2. Students will have knoweldge of Social and Cultural Foundations to be effective in a multicultural and diverse society.
3. Students will be knowledgeable and skillful in Counseling and Consultation processes.
4. Students will be knowledgeable about group development, dynamics, counseling theory, group counseling methods, and group work approaches.
5. Students will be knowledgeable and understand career development and related factors.
6. Students will understand and be knowledgeable about individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation.
7. Students will be knowledgeable about various research methods and basic statistics.
8. Students will be knowledgeable about the profession of counseling including history, organizational structures, ethics, standards, and credentialing.Student Professional Objectives:
In addition to the above curricular objectives, the Department of Counseling has program-wide objectives. These include:
9. School counseling students will obtain certification as school counselors.
10. Mental Health and Marital, Couple and Family students will obtain the appropriate state licensure.Requirements for Admission to Master's Degree Study
The applicant must:
1. Have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited in the United States or its equivalent from a school in another country. (Must complete degree before onset of classes in the Fall semester in year of acceptance.)
2. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in upper-division undergraduate course work. (Applicants who have previously completed other master's degrees will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.)
3. Have Graduate Record Examination scores in the 35th percentile or above, or Miller Analogies Test raw score of 390 or above.
4. Generally, preference for interviews is given to prospective students who meet all of the requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, those who meet the GPA or GRE/MAT requirements may be considered for admission. Applicants who have previously completed other master's degrees will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
5. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who have knowledge of the applicant’s academic capabilities, work performance, professional potential, and character.
6. Submit Graduate School forms and application fee.
7. Submit departmental application forms and application fee.
8. Read and sign the Department of Counseling Conditions for Admission/Retention/Dismissal form.Selected applicants will be interviewed by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee as part of the admissions procedure.
Selection Schedule
Application forms will be mailed only from August 1 - February 1. Applications are accepted until February 15. Selection of candidates for on-campus interviews will be announced by March 15. Notification of successful candidates for admissions and alternates will be announced approximately April 1. A maximum of 20-25 students are admitted to the Master of Counseling program each year. Classes begin in the Fall semester of each year.
Conditional Status
Students that meet the undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher for all upper division undergraduate classes but have not received their scores for the GRE or MAT or are registered to take one of these examinations at the next possible testing may apply for Conditional status.
Conditional status applicants may be considered for openings not filled by classified applicants in the Department of Counseling program.
Students must request a change of status from conditional status to classified status upon completion of their first semester of graduate study. The change from conditional to classified status must be approved by the Department of Counseling and the Dean of the Graduate School.
Unclassified Status
Unclassified (non-degree seeking) status can only be used by students that have completed a master’s degree in a helping profession and who agree in writing that they are taking elective courses for continuing education credit.
Approval of Master's Degree Final Program of Study
A student who has been admitted to the M. Coun. Program may submit a final program of study following the completion of COUN 621, 627, 696 and during the semester in which COUN 697 is being completed. The final program of study must include all coursework required to complete the selected M.Coun. major and must be approved by two counseling faculty members who have graduate faculty status (one of whom will serve as committee chair). Prior to the semester of the proposed graduation, the final program of study must receive the approval of a majority of the Counseling graduate faculty.
Master of Counseling in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or Student Affairs Counseling
General Requirements
For the Master of Counseling (M.Coun.) degree the student is required to complete the equivalent of at least four full semesters of resident graduate study beyond the bachelor's degree. For Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling majors, a minimum of 64 semester hours must be completed in the Core and Major Course Requirements. For the Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs Counseling majors, a minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed in the Core and Major Course Requirements.
Core Course Requirements
COUN 611 Applied Statistics and Research 3 cr
COUN 612 Psychological Testing for Counselors 2 cr
COUN 621 Professional Orientation and Ethics 3 cr
COUN 623 Lifestyle and Career Development 2 cr
COUN 624 Cultural Counseling 2 cr
COUN 627 Conceptualizing Counseling Theory 2 cr
COUN 628 Applications of Counseling Theory 2 cr
COUN 630 Substance Abuse Counseling 2 cr
COUN 660 Theories of Family Counseling 3 cr
COUN 676 Small Group Activity 1 cr
COUN 677 Group Counseling Techniques 3 cr
COUN 696 Prepracticum Counseling Techniques 3 crMajor Course Requirements:
Major in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling
COUN 661 Issues in Family Counseling 3 cr
COUN 662 Theories of Couple Counseling 2 cr
COUN 663 Parent Education 2 cr
COUN 664 Family Assessment 2 cr
COUN 665 Advanced Family Systems Theory 2 cr
COUN 669 Family Practicum I: Family/Couple Counseling 3 cr
COUN 694 Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs 3 cr
COUN 697 Practicum in Counseling 3 cr
COUN 699 Internship in Counseling (marriage and family setting) 14 crMajor in Mental Health Counseling
COUN 662 Theories of Couple Counseling 2 cr
COUN 690 Mental Health Counseling Foundations 2 cr
COUN 691 Issues in Mental Health Counseling 2 cr
COUN 694 Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs 3 cr
COUN 697 Practicum in Counseling (mental health setting) 3 cr
COUN 699 Internship in Counseling (mental health setting) 17 crMajor in School Counseling
COUN 640 School Counseling Services 3 cr
COUN 641 Elementary School Counseling 1 cr
COUN 642 Secondary School Counseling 1 cr
COUN 644 Special Issues in School Counseling 1 cr
COUN 660 Theories of Family Counseling 3 cr
COUN 697 Practicum in Counseling (school setting) 3 cr
COUN 699 Internship in Counseling (school setting) 17 crMajor in Student Affairs Counseling
COUN 680 Foundations of Student Affairs 3 cr
COUN 683 Administration of Student Affairs 3 cr
COUN 697 Practicum in Counseling (student affairs setting) 3 cr
COUN 699 Internship in Counseling (students affairs setting) 17 crRequirements for the Idaho Counseling License
The Idaho Counseling License requirements include: 1) Master's degree in a counseling major (any one of the four M.Coun. majors meets this requirement), 2) 60 graduate credits in a planned counseling program (including the courses in one of the M.Coun. majors), 3) 1000 hours of counseling experience supervised by a licensed counselor (including the hours received as part of a M.Coun. program), and 4) a passing score on the Idaho Counseling License Examination (of the National Board for Certified Counselors Examination).
Counseling Graduate Courses
COUN g550 Peer Counseling Seminar 1-2 credits. Supervised experience in assisting another student. Students meet out of class on a weekly contact basis. Course provides ongoing training for the peer counselors. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN g584 Guidance Principles and Practices 3 credits. Survey of the various guidance practices in secondary education. Each service is discussed from the point of view of its role in the total educational program.
COUN g585 Independent Problems 1-2 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational problems of interest to majors in education. Experience in research composition. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN g591 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one or more areas. Limited enrollment. May be graded S/U or on a letter-grade basis in separate sections. May be repeated up to 8 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN g594 Elementary School Guidance 2 credits. Study of (1) the function of guidance in relation to children’s needs; (2) principles and techniques of elementary school guidance; (3) analysis of representative programs of guidance in the elementary schools; and (4) research related to elementary school guidance and resulting trends.
COUN 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. Must be graded S/U.
COUN 606 Family Violence 2 credits. Delineates the implications for assessment and treatment of the family with violence. Topics of physical abuse, sexual abuse and psychological/emotional abuse of adults and children within a family structure will be addressed.
COUN 607 The Family and Mental Illness 2 credits. Addresses therapeutic and community support that enhances the family unit as the primary care system. Mental illness as it relates to the family system is presented.
COUN 608 The Family and Chemical Dependency 2 credits. Addresses family systems under the influence of addictions with primary emphasis on alcohol dependency. Models and patterns of addictions will be examined.
COUN 609 The Family and the Aged 2 credits. Emphasizes the impact of aging on family systems from an economic, emotional, social, spiritual, and physiological perspective.
COUN 611 Applied Statistics and Research 3 credits. Basic understanding of applied statistics. Procedures for designing, interpreting, critiquing, and presenting professional research.
COUN 612 Psychological Testing for Counselors 2 credits. An overview of the standardized tests most commonly used by counselors. In addition to learning the underlying concepts of standardized testing, students will also be taught how to select and use tests appropriate to their proposed work settings.
COUN 613 Basic Projective Techniques 2 credits. Projective theory and its relationship to psychoanalysis, dynamic theory, and learning theory. Techniques including problems of clinical practicality, prediction of behavior, and personality assessment. Practical experiences available in laboratory courses.
COUN 619 Individual Intelligence Testing 3 credits. Supervised practice in administering, scoring, and interpreting the results of individual intelligence tests. Each section limited to 6 students. PREREQ: COUN 612 OR EDUC 614 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 621 Professional Orientation and Ethics 3 credits. Introduction to profession of counseling: history, accreditation, licensure, organizational structure, advocacy, and use of technology. Ethical problems in counseling with specific attention given to the American Counseling Association Ethical Codes.
COUN 623 Lifestyle and Career Development 2 credits. Career development theories and decision-making models for counselors including career resources and materials. PREREQ: COUN 621 AND COUN 696, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 624 Cultural Counseling 2 credits. The roles of minority groups, gender, age and other factors influencing adjustment in a pluralistic society. PREREQ: COUN 621 AND COUN 696, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 627 Conceptualizing Counseling Theory 2 credits. The conceptual study of selected counseling theories related to historical development, personality development, client maturation, and learning theory.
COUN 628 Applications of Counseling Theory 2 credits. The applied study of selected counseling theories with emphasis on the evolution of maladjustment, process of change, and appropriate interventions for generating change. PREREQ: COUN 627 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 630 Substance Abuse Counseling 2 credits. Acquaint students with the concepts of drug and alcohol dependence as a disease that impacts the entire family system and functioning. The course will explore the developmental model of addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention.
COUN 640 School Counseling Services 3 credits. History, philosophy, recent legislation, consultation and the professional role of the school counselor.
COUN 641 Elementary School Counseling 1 credit. Specialized role and responsibilities for the elementary school counselor.
COUN 642 Secondary School Counseling 1 credit. Specialized role and responsibilities of the secondary school counselor.
COUN 644 Special Issues in School Counseling 1 credit. Current information and strategies for counseling issues specific to school counselors such as: child study teams, drug abuse and peer relations. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.
COUN 651 Master's Paper 3 credits. A paper involving extensive familiarity with research findings written under the supervision of a faculty member in the department.
COUN 652 Specialist Paper 3 credits. A paper involving extensive familiarity with research findings under the supervision of a faculty member of the department.
COUN 658 Independent Problems 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational problems. Experience in research composition. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 659 Seminar 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of the literature in one or more areas of education. Enrollment limited. May be repeated up to 8 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 660 Theories of Family Counseling 3 credits. The study of the development of the family-counseling field and the issues and theories related to its practice. PREREQ OR COREQ: COUN 621, COUN 627, COUN 696, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 661 Issues in Family Counseling 3 credits. Examination of the effects of violence, chemical dependency and issues of sexuality on family dynamics and their impact on family counseling. CO-REQ: COUN 660 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 662 Theories of Couple Counseling 2 credits. The study of the development of the couple-counseling field and the issues and theories related to its practice. PREREQ OR COREQ: COUN 621, COUN 627, COUN 660, COUN 696, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 663 Parent Education 2 credits. Theoretical and research-based discussion of parent education programs. PREREQ: COUN 627 AND COUN 660, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 664 Family Assessment 2 credits. Introduction to family assessment models and instruments as well as evaluation of programs/agencies providing family counseling. PREREQ: COUN 660, COUN 662, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 665 Advanced Family Systems Theory 2 credits. Advanced theoretical study with emphasis on researched applications of family counseling. PREREQ: COUN 660 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 669 Family Practicum I: Family/Couple Counseling 3 credits. Practicum experience counseling families and couples. PREREQ: COUN 660, COUN 663, COUN 697, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 676 Small Group Activity 1 credit. Designed to give direct experiences as a group participant and provide preparation for COUN 677. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
COUN 677 Group Counseling Techniques 3 credits. Essential research, selected group development and therapy theories, leadership orientations and strategies, structural group dynamics, and applications. Skills development in a laboratory setting. PREREQ: COUN 621, COUN 676, AND COUN 696 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 680 Foundations of Student Affairs 3 credits. History, philosophy, purpose, and function of student affairs practice including review of "The Student Personnel Point of View," theories of student development, and current trends. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 683 Administration of Student Affairs Practice 3 credits. Leadership and management theories and practice in higher education and student services. Essential research, consultation, good practices, and assessment techniques for all student populations and services. PREREQ: COUN 680 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 687 Field Work in Personnel Services 1-2 credits. Observation and learning the duties performed by the persons in the field work setting. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. S/U. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
COUN 689 Internship in Student Personnel 3-12 credits. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 690 Mental Health Counseling Foundations 2 credits. Orientation to the professional foundation and contextual dimensions of mental health counseling. Topics include roles, functions, identity, ethics, and practice parameters of mental health counseling.
COUN 691 Issues in Mental Health Counseling 2 credits. Current information and strategies for counseling issues specific to mental health counseling. Topics include: prevention, needs assessment, advocacy, and consultation. PREREQ: COUN 690 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 692 Wellness and Prevention in Counseling 1 credit. The course will familiarize students with the wellness model and how it is integrated into counseling practice. The course will overview prevention program development, implementation, and evaluation as well as the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of such programming.
COUN 693 Supervision of Counselors 1 credit. The study of current practices used in the clinical supervision of counselors. Current literature will be reviewed as well as standards for supervision which have been established by accrediting bodies and professional associations.
COUN 694 Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs 3 credits. Psychological classification systems, mental status evaluations, and the use of psychotropic drugs in treatment programs. PREREQ: COUN 621 AND COUN 696, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 696 Prepracticum Counseling Techniques 3 credits. The study and practice of counseling techniques including micro-counseling and role-playing. PREREQ: COUN 621, AND COUN 627 (OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT) AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 697 Practicum in Counseling 3 credits. Supervised counseling experience. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. Each section limited to 5 students. PREREQ: COUN 696 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 699 Internship in Counseling 1-17 credits. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 17 credits. PREREQ: COUN 697 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 701 Advanced Statistics 2 credits. Statistical application appropriate for doctoral research and writing. PREREQ: COUN 611 OR EQUIVALENT, AND PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 702 Advanced Research and Experimental Design 2 credits. Quantitative methods of conducting research in doctoral study. PREREQ: COUN 701.
COUN 703 Qualitative Research 2 credits. Explores and contrasts philosophical assumptions of qualitative and quantitative research. Various methodologies and approaches to qualitative research are reviewed and applications discussed. PREREQ: COUN 701
COUN 704 Qualitative Methodology 2 credits. Design, data collection, analysis and writing qualitative research. Practice using data collection procedures, traditional analytic methods and qualitative data processing programs for coding and matrix construction. Emphasizes grounded theory approach. PREREQ: COUN 703.
COUN 705 Instructional Theory for Counselor Educators 3 credits. Instructional theory and methods relevant to counselor education including models and methods of appraisal.
COUN 710 Practicum in College Teaching 2 credits. Observation of and assisting in the teaching and evaluation of a college course under the supervision of the course instructor. The student will prepare and deliver at least five lectures which will be observed by the instructor and will, in addition to observing the balance of the course, meet individually with the instructor for periodic discussions of procedure and methodology. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF THE COURSE IN WHICH THE PRACTICUM WILL BE SERVED AND PERMISSION OF THE FACULTY.
COUN 712 Advanced Psychological Testing and Assessment 2 credits. Advanced psychological testing concepts, test administration, test construction and interpretation. Advanced information of standardized tests commonly used in the counselor education field. PREREQ: COUN 612 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 723 Advanced Vocational Theory 3 credits. Theory of vocational development, sociological aspects of vocational choice and entry, development of interests and aspiration levels, and research relating to entry into work, satisfaction in work, dissatisfaction in topics. Course is structured around the major theories of vocational development as they relate to individual development. Various approaches to vocational testing are included. PREREQ: COUN 623.
COUN 724 Advanced Diversity Issues 3 credits. Pedagogy relevant to current social and cultural issues. Role of diversity issues in counselor education, supervision, and counseling.
COUN 727 Advanced Theories of Counseling 3 credits. Analysis of various counseling theories and their relationships to specific philosophies concerning humanity. PREREQ: COUN 627 AND COUN 697.
COUN 758 Independent Problems 1-4 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific educational problems. Experience in research composition. May be repeated up to 8 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 759 Ed.S. Internship 1-9 credits. Placement in a post-master's degree counseling setting. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. May be repeated. PREREQ: ADMISSION AS AN ED.S. STUDENT AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 774 Advanced Group Procedures 3 credits. Advanced group leadership theory and techniques. PREREQ: COUN 677.
COUN 775 Advanced Practicum in Group Counseling 2 credits. Fifty hours of group counseling as the group facilitator, plus a coordinating seminar. Includes the theoretical basis for group leaders and development of group leadership skills. PREREQ: COUN 677 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 790 Theories of Counseling Supervision 2 credits. Analysis of systems for conducting counseling practicum. For individuals who will be supervising student or practicing counselors. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 791 Supervision of Counseling Practicum 2 credits. Practical experience in the supervision of counseling practicum students, including field supervision and analysis of counseling audio and video tapes. PREREQ: COUN 790 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 800 Research and Professional Issues 1 credit. Critical analysis of the literature in counselor education including topics such as program models, current research, and professional associations. May be repeated up to 4 credits. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO DOCTORAL STUDY.
COUN 848 Doctoral Counseling Practicum 3 credits. Counseling under supervision and an intensive examination of the students own counseling philosophy and its relationship to client behavioral and attitudinal change. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. Each section limited to 5 students. PREREQ: COUN 727 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 849 Doctoral Internship 1-18 credits. Placement in a doctoral level counseling or counselor education setting. May be repeated. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: COUN 848 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
COUN 850 Dissertation 1-12 credits. Graded S/U.
Department of Dental Hygiene
Director and Associate Professor Boyd
Professors: Bowen, Herzog, Hodges, Paarmann
Associate Professors: Calley, RogoMaster of Science in Dental Hygiene
The Master of Science degree in Dental Hygiene is an advanced degree; therefore, the program is designed for students who are licensed dental hygienists with baccalaureate degrees. Graduates will be prepared for various career opportunities within the health care arena.
Program goals of this graduate level dental hygiene program are to prepare professional dental hygienists to:
1. Assume leadership roles in academics, rural and community health settings, research, professional associations or commerical industry.
2. Develop advanced clinical abilities that improve oral health and access to dental hygiene care.
3. Acquire research abilities that contribute to the scientific dental hygiene body of knowledge.
4. Assume responsibility for professional development through life-long learning capability.
5. Provide a foundation for future doctoal education.Admission Requirements
The student must fulfill the following requirements:
• Graduation for an accredited entry level dental hygiene program
• Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 in upper division and dental hygiene coursework
• Current dental hygiene licensure in good standing1. Applicants must meet Graduate School admission requirements, and submit a completed application, residency form, fee payment, and transcripts. International students should refer to the "Admission of International Students" section of this Catalog for TOEFL and other requirements. Information is online at www.isu.edu/departments/graduate
Send results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) to the Graduate School to provide evidence of:
• GRE scores at or above the 35th percentile in at least one section
OR
• MAT score at or above the 35th percentile2. Complete the Dental Hygiene Department application form for the Master of Science degree program (available at www.isu.edu/departments/dentalhy/dhmasters/msadmissions.shtml).
3. Submit two recommendation forms provided by the department. One recommendation must be completed by an individual who has personal knowledge of the applicant's clinical skills such as a faculty member from a dental hygiene program, employer, or colleague. The second recommendation must be completed by an individual who has personal knowledge of the applicant's academic and professional qualifications for graduate study such as a faculty member, officer of a professional association, or colleague.
4. Submit official transcripts to provide evidence of:
• Graduation from an accredited entry level dental hygiene program
• Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 in upper division courses and a 3.0 in dental hygiene coursework.5. Previous education in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration is not a requirement for admission; however, this requirement must be completed prior to enrollment in DENT 616, Progressive Dental Hygiene Practice. If previous education in these pain control methods was completed, provide evidence of successful completion of classroom and clinical experiences in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration. Evidence could include transcripts, course descriptions, expanded functions or continuing education certificates. If classroom and clinical experience were not part of the coursework, then DENT 598P or an equivalent continuing education course must be completed. Continuing education courses must be approved by the graduate program director. DENT 598P credits may not be applied toward a gradate degree.
6. Send a photocopy of a license to provide evidence of current dental hygiene licensure in good standing.
7. Complete a telephone or personal interview.
Applicants can contact the Department at the following address:
Graduate Program Director
Department of Dental Hygiene
Division of Graduate Studies
Idaho State University
12301 W. Explorer Dr., Suite 102
Boise, ID 83713E-mail address: msdh@mm.isu.edu
Telephone: (208) 373-1800Program Requirements
A total of 36 credits, including a thesis (3-6 credits), will be required for degree completion. Requirements include 7 courses (19-20 credits) in the core curriculum, 4 courses (a minimum of 11 credits) in an area of emphasis, and 6 credits of electives.
The core courses advance the theory and practice of dental hygiene and prepare students in research methodology to apply during the thesis process. A thesis is required because the Master of Science degree in Dental Hygiene is the terminal degree in the discipline and a research foundation is imperative to advance the theoretical knowledge base of the profession. In addition to the core curriculum, graduates complete an area of emphasis in dental hygiene education or rual and community health. Two required dental hygiene courses in the emphasis area, coupled with a practicum experience and a related elective course, provide a strong basis for advanced study and thesis work. To enhance the breadth of knowledge, students are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits of electives selected from related graduate coursework offered outside the Department of Dental Hygiene.
The program is an online graduate curriculum with on-campus visitations required for DENT 616, committee approval of thesis proposal and oral examination for thesis defense. The advanced clinical course will be offered in Pocatello at the on-campus clinical facility during the Summer Semester.
A maximum of 9 credits may be transferred officially to ISU.
Core Course Requirements
DENT 601 Dental Hygiene Research* 4 cr
DENT 605 Program Development and Evaluation 3 cr
DENT 610 Special Care Populations 2 cr
DENT 615 Progressive Dental Hygiene Theory 3 cr
DENT 616 Progressive Dental Hygiene Practice 1-2 cr
DENT 618 Leadership Strategies to Improve Health Care 3 cr
DENT 650 Thesis 3 cr
TOTAL 19-20 cr
*Undergraduate-level statistics or Biostatistics must be taken as a prerequisite or corequisite to DENT 601. A minimum grade of "C" or better is required.Dental Hygiene Education Emphasis
DENT 620 Advanced Educational Theory and Methods 3 cr
DENT 621 Dental Hygiene Clinical Instruction and Administration 3 cr
DENT 625 Dental Hygiene Education Practicum 2-4 cr
Elective course in emkphasis area 3 cr
(Program Director approval required)
TOTAL 11-13 crRural and Community Health Emphasis
DENT 630 Community and Rural Health Programs 3 cr
DENT 631 Management Strategies for Dental Hygiene Care 3 cr
DENT 635 Community and Rural Health Practicum 2-4 cr
Elective course in emphasis area 3 cr
(Program Director approval required)
TOTAL 11-13 crElective course requirements 6 cr
(Program Director approval required)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 36 cr
Academic Requirements
1. Once admitted, students must complete a plan of graduate study with their dental hygiene graduate advisor no later than the end of the second semester after admittance. This plan must be approved by the Program Director.
2. Any student who, after admission to the Master of Science program, falls below a 3.0 GPA, or who receives a grade of C+ or below in two graduate courses during his or her program will be deemed to be performing at an unsatisfactory level and will be dismissed.
3. Any student who, after admission to the Master of Science program, receives a C, C-, D or F grade in any graduate course will be dismissed. Courses with grades C or lower may not be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
4. Students who receive an Incomplete grade in a course must remove the grade by midterm of the subsequent semester.
Graduation Requirements
1. Meet the academic and graduation requirements established by the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. Successfully conduct and defend a thesis as outlined in the Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Handbook.
3. Complete the coursework on the study plan approved by the Program Director, Department of Dental Hygiene, Division of Graduate Studies, and by the ISU Office of Graduate Studies.
Dental Hygiene Graduate Courses
DENT598P Professional Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May be applied to graduate degrees under special circumstances. Graded S/U.
DENT601 Dental Hygiene Research 4 credits. Applied principles of oral health research, critical analysis of literature, and evidence-based practice. PREREQ OR COREQ: UNDERGRADUATE STATISTICS OR BIOSTATISTICS COURSE.
DENT605 Program Development and Evaluation 3 credits. An overview of general principles of teaching, learning and evaluation in academic and community oral health programs. Emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs.
DENT610 Special Care Populations 2 credits. Concepts related to providing oral health care for special care populations. Emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for individuals with transient or lifelong physical, mental, medical or social health needs.
DENT615 Progressive Dental Hygiene Theory 3 credits. Critical analysis of the dental hygiene process of care related to advanced preventive and therapeutic interventions to various population groups, technology and outcomes.
DENT616 Progressive Dental Hygiene Practice 1-2 credits. Application of advanced dental hygiene care in the clinical setting. PREREQ: DENT615 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.
DENT618 Leadership Strategies to Improve Health Care 3 credits. Application of leadership theory and models to professional issues, policy development, advocacy, coalition building, strategic planning, communication, conflict resolution and professional advancement.
DENT620 Advanced Educational Theory and Methods 3 credits. Study of theory, principles, and research related to the faculty role in active teaching and learning, development of ethical reasoning, critical thinking and reflective judgement, development of curricular frameworks, outcomes and competencies, and course delivery methods. PREREQ: DENT605.
DENT621 Dental Hygiene Clinical Instruction and Administration 3 credits. Theory and practices of clinical instruction and supervision, related to psychomotor skill development, competency-based evaluation, student mentoring and remediation. Examination of organizational and administrative philosophy and practice in curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation based on accreditation standards. PREREQ: DENT620.
DENT625 Dental Hygiene Education Practicum 2-4 credits. Individualized experience to apply principles and theories in dental hygiene education. Approval required for off-campus sites. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: DENT616 and 620, OR DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL. Graded S/U.
DENT630 Rural and Community Health Programs 3 credits. Study of theories, epidemiology, cultural competence, and trends impacting rural and community healthcare programs. Emphasizes needs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of oral health promotion/disease prevention programs and service-learning opportunities. PREREQ: DENT605.
DENT631 Management Strategies for Dental Hygiene Care 3 credits. Study of organizational leadership and management theory in a variety of healthcare delivery settings. Includes planning, organization, decision making, financial management, delivery of care, insurance and reimbursement practices. PREREQ: DENT630.
DENT635 Rural and Community Health Practicum 2-4 credits. Individualized service-learning experience designed to apply theories in rural and community health to improve access to care. Approval required for off-campus sites. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: DENT616 and 630 OR DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL. Graded S/U.
DENT640 Independent Study in Dental Hygiene 2-3 credits. Specific problems selected on the basis of interest and preparation. Individualized student effort under the guidance of the instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
DENT650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Research project under supervision of academic faculty member. May be repeated. Minimum of 3 credits required. PREREQ: DENT601. Graded S/U.
Department of Dental Science
Chair, IAGD Director, and Associate Professor Crawford
IDEP Director and Assistant Professor: Ybarguen
Adjunct Faculty: NielsenThe Department of Dental Science administers the Idaho Dental Education Program (IDEP) for predoctoral dental students, and the Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Residency (IAGD) as a postdoctoral program.
The Idaho Dental Education Program is designed to provide residents of Idaho with access to a high quality dental education as if Idaho had its own dental school. The IDEP program is fully accredited as a Satellite Program of Creighton University School of Dentistry by the American Dental Association. The program involves a first year curriculum at Idaho State University in Pocatello, followed by completion of the second through fourth years at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Students completing the four year program receive the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree and are eligible to take the licensure examinations necessary to become a practicing dentist. Students may also elect to pursue advanced training through residencies or specialty programs, eventually becoming board certified in one of the recognized dental specialties.
There are eight positions available for Idaho residents. Applicants to the program must have completed the necessary prerequisites in English, Biology, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics and other requirements as outlined in the Department of Dental Science Bulletin. In addition to fulfilling the minimal prerequisites, most students accepted into the program will have a bachelor's degree at the time of entry into IDEP. Occasionally, some exceptional students who have completed the junior level (upper division) of college course work are admitted into the program.
Students are encouraged to work closely with their pre-dental academic advisor in making course selections which fulfill dental school and degree completion requirements.
Formal application for admission to the IDEP program follows the guidelines printed in the Department of Dental Science Bulletin and the Creighton University School of Dentistry Bulletin. The application process involves: taking the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), completion of the American Dental Education Association Application Service centralized application, the Creighton Supplemental Application and the IDEP Residency Certification Form. Although the application process can be completed as late as January 1 of the year the student plans to enter the program, earlier application is strongly encouraged to allow adequate time for completion of admission requirements and consideration by the admission committee.
Further information concerning the program, admission requirements, Bulletins and Residency Certification forms can be obtained by contacting the program at the following address:
Brian R. Crawford, D.D.S
Department of Dental Science
Box 8088
Idaho State University
Pocatello ID 83209-8088
Phone: (208) 282-3289 Email: funkmarl@isu.edu
Website: www.isu.edu/departments/dentsciRequired Basic Science Courses
BIOL g500 Oral History and Embryology 3 cr
BIOL g500L Oral Histology and Embryology Lab 0 cr
BIOL g519 Mammalian Histology 4 cr
BIOL g519L Mammalian Histology Lab 0 cr
BIOL g532 Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOL g540 Human Gross Anatomy 4 cr
BIOL g540L Human Gross Anatomy Lab 0 cr
BIOL g546 Selected Topics in Physiology 1 cr
BIOL g550 Head and Neck Anatomy 3 cr
BIOL g550L Head and Neck Anatomy Lab 0 cr
BIOL g555 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 cr
BIOL g560 Neuroanatomy 2 cr
BIOL g568 Oral Microbiology 1 crRequired Dental Science Courses
IDEP g513 Dental Anatomy Lecture I 1 cr
IDEP g514 Dental Anatomy Laboratory 3 cr
IDEP g515 Dental Materials Science I 2 cr
IDEP g517 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication 1 cr
IDEP g523 Preventive Dentistry 2 cr
IDEP g525 History of Dentistry 1 cr
IDEP g526 Dentistry Field Experience 1 cr
IDEP g533 Oral Hygiene Technique 1 cr
IDEP g534 Dental Materials Science II 3 cr
IDEP g535 Occlusion Laboratory 1 cr
IDEP g544 Values and Ethics 1 cr
IDEP g554 Occlusion Lecture 1 cr
IDEP g563 Dental Radiology I 1 cr
IDEP g564 Dental Radiology Technique 1 cr
NTD g599 Dental Nutrition 1 crOptional Dental Science Courses
IDEP 617 Education Program 2 cr
Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Program (IAGD)
The Department of Dental Sciences sponsors the Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Residency. The goal of the program includes increasing the knowledge and clinical skills of the general dentist beyond that achieved in the predoctoral education. Through an integrated multidisciplinary learning environment, residents are able to increase their competence in the application of modern standards of care and practice management.
This one-year residency focuses on providing comprehensive care in a variety of clinical settings, emphasizing rural, underserved, and at-risk populations. Residents also receive training with patients who have emergency or episodic needs. A certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of the program.
The IAGD is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation until 2008.
Further information concerning this program, e.g., admission requirements, forms, etc., can be obtained by contacting the Program Director.Idaho Advanced General Dentistry Courses
IAGD 610 General Dentistry Practicum I 12 credits. Supervised provision of general dental services with emphasis on increasing skills in routine general dental procedures and introduction to selected specialty procedures. Course may include periodic lectures on selected topics. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 620 General Dentistry Practicum II 12 credits. Continued provision of general dental services with emphasis on increasing skills in advanced general dental procedures and completion of selected specialty procedures. Course may include periodic lectures on selected topics. PREREQ: IAGD 610.
IAGD 624 Dental Practice Management I 1 credit. An experiential course in dental practice management. Enrollees will participate in aspects of the management of the AEGD program's dental clinic. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 625 Dental Practice Management II 1 credit. Continuing experiential course in dental practice management. Enrollees will participate in aspects of the management of the AEGD program's dental clinic. PREREQ: IAGD 624.
IAGD 626 Dental Practice Management III 1 credit. Advanced course in dental practice management. Enrollees will participate in all aspects of the management of the AEGD program's dental clinic. PREREQ: IAGD 625.
IAGD 630 Dental Implantology I 1 credit. A coordinated lecture, laboratory and clinical experience in treatment planning, placement and restoration of dental implants. This course emphasizes the theory and basic biology of dental implants. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 631 Dental Implantology II 1 credit. Continuing lecture, laboratory and clinical experience in treatment planning, placement, restoration and maintenance of dental implants. This course emphasizes problem solving and incorporation of implants in general dental practice. PREREQ: IAGD 631.
IAGD 632 Dental Implantology III 1 credit. Continuing lecture, laboratory and clinical experience in treatment planning, placement, restoration and maintenance of dental implants. This course emphasizes problem solving and incorporation of implants in general dental practice. PREREQ: IAGD 631.
IAGD 635 Dental Medicine Seminar I 1 credit. Participation in the ISU Family Medicine residents' seminar series covering topics of internal and specialty medicine. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 636 Dental Medicine Seminar II 1 credit. Continuing participation in the ISU Family Medicine residents' seminar series covering topics of internal and specialty medicine. PREREQ: IAGD 635.
IAGD 637 Dental Medicine Seminar III 1 credit. Continuing participation in the ISU Family Medicine residents' seminar series covering topics of internal and specialty medicine. PREREQ: IAGD 636.
IAGD 640 Dental Conscious Sedation I 2 credits. Integrated lecture and clinical experience in safe and efficacious delivery of conscious sedation. The two-semester experience is designed to fulfill the ADA guidelines. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 641 Dental Conscious Sedation II 2 credits. Continuing lecture and clinical experience in safe and efficacious delivery of conscious sedation. PREREQ: IAGD 640
IAGD 645 General Dentistry Videoteleconference I 4 credits. Participation in the weekly two-way videoteleconference general dentistry series originating from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, designed for AEGD programs. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 646 General Dentistry Videoteleconference II 4 credits. Continuing participation in the weekly two-way video- teleconference general dentistry series originating from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, designed for AEGD programs. PREREQ: IAGD 645.
IAGD 647 General Dentistry Videoteleconference III 3 credits. Continuing participation in and presentation for the weekly two-way video teleconference general dentistry series originating from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, designed for AEGD programs. PREREQ: IAGD 646.
IAGD 650 Dental Literature Review I 1 credit. Critical review of current and historical dental literature in general dentistry and selected recognized specialty areas of dentistry. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE INTO THE IAGD PROGRAM.
IAGD 651 Dental Literature Review II 1 credit. Continuing review of current and historical dental literature in general dentistry and selected recognized specialty areas of dentistry emphasizing outcomes and parameters of care. PREREQ: IAGD 650.
Idaho Dental Education Program Courses
IDEP g513 Dental Anatomy Lecture I 1 credit. Nomenclature, chronology and methods of designation of human teeth. Form, size and contour of the teeth, including external and internal anatomy of the permanent and deciduous dentitions, intertooth relations and occlusion.
IDEP g514 Dental Anatomy Laboratory 3 credits. Carving of plaster teeth larger than average measurements and carving of wax teeth to natural size. Mounting of study casts on a functional articulator and waxing of teeth in occlusion.
IDEP g515 Dental Materials Science I 2 credits. Composition, properties and application of the materials used in dentistry. Basic information on the design of preparatory work necessary for the mouth incident to the reception of these materials.
IDEP g517 Interpersonal Relationships and Communication 1 credits. To assist their orientation and adjustment to professional education, freshmen will participate in group introductions followed by a discussion on interpersonal relationships with classmates, administrators, faculty, and staff; dealing with stress; and establishing study habits.
IDEP g523 Preventive Dentistry 2 credits. Introducing the philosophy and need for preventive dentistry by developing the student's knowledge of and skills for effective oral hygiene. Concepts of self motivation, knowledge of dental diseases and abnormalities; application of the principles of flouridation, nutrition, patient motivation, and home care.
IDEP g525 History of Dentistry 1 credit. To acquaint the student with the history of dentistry from ancient times to present, emphasis is placed upon contributions by individuals and groups of individuals leading to the current status of dentistry in the United States.
IDEP g526 Community Dentistry Field Experience 1 credit. Designed to acquaint students with area health problems and with area health services and agencies. Field experience is gained during dental health and/or career presentations in public schools. To provide a variety of experiences, visits are made, for example, to the chronically ill, aged, or handicapped; to water purification facilities; to Indian groups.
IDEP g533 Oral Hygiene Technique 1 credit. Introduction to the instruments and their usage in performing a complete scaling prophylaxis of the teeth. Perodontal charting and instrument sharpening techniques are also performed. Didactic, laboratory, and clinical introduction.
IDEP g534 Dental Materials Science II 3 credits. Continuation of ISU DENT g515. PREREQ: ISU DENT g515.
IDEP g535 Occlusion Laboratory 1 credit. Various exercises simulating clinical diagnostic and treatment procedures are employed to exemplify principles of maxillomandibular relationships.
IDEP g544 Values and Ethics 1 credit. Designed to identify and understand one's own ethical decision-making processes and the relationship of religion with values and ethics. Students will discuss the areas of value of care for people as individuals, challenges of personal and professional opportunities, code of ethics of the ADA and dental care delivery systems.
IDEP g554 Occlusion Lecture 1 credit. Basic principles of maxillomandibular relationships, static and functional, as related to the occlusal surfaces of the teeth.
IDEP g563 Dental Radiology I 1 credit. History, theory and application of ionizing radiation resulting in radiography of the oral structures; including exposure and developing parameters along with basic interpretation. COREQ: IDEP g564.
IDEP g564 Dental Radiology Technique 1 credit. Practical experience in exposing and developing dental radiographs. The course will include techniques required to complete a diagnostic full mouth series, bitewing films and panoramic radiographs. COREQ: IDEP g563.
IDEP 617 Extramural Dental Education Program 2 credits. Community clinical experience at the ISU dental clinic. Under direct supervision, dental students observe and participate in total patient care and office management while serving Idaho residents who would not normally receive dental care.
Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences
Chair and Professor McAleese
Professor: Kritsky
Associate Professors: Dundas, Rankin
Assistant Professors: Dunsmore, Flint-Wagner, Houseman, Kirkpatrick, Louis
Clinical Faculty: Batacan, Francfort, Keller, McKnight, Munn, Schneider
Adjunct Faculty: Brandt, Covey, Davis, Hannah, Hancock, Hanson, Hilbert, Johnson, Lovell, Morris, Rauker, Thomas, Vance
Emeritus Faculty: Kearns, MorrisMaster of Health Education (MHE)
The master's degree program in Health Education is designed to prepare students to teach strategies in health promotion/disease prevention.
Coursework emphasizes the acquisition of skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs in the school, community, or worksite setting.
To be accepted as a candidate for the Master of Health Education degree, the student must meet all requirements of the Graduate School. In addition, the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences may require: 1) the candidate to have necessary background in the related natural sciences, and 2) that the candidate have the necessary background in tests and measurements and basic statistical procedures. Both thesis and non-thesis option are available.
Entrance Procedure
The Program Director and Department Chair will review MHE applications. Admission standards and application procedures are presented in the Graduate Catalog. The Program Director and the Chair will admit prospective students who satisfy the MHE Program and Graduate School admission requirements. Applicants who do not completely satisfy requirements are referred to the Health and Nutrition Sciences (HNS) Admissions Committee (the Chair, MHE Director, and HNS graduate faculty) to determine recommended admission or denial.
For classified admission into the program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
1. Meet all requirements of the Graduate School.
2. Submit all previous college transcripts and have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper division courses. An applicant who currently holds a graduate degree must submit their transcripts, but the undergraduate GPA requirement will not apply.
3. Complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and score at least the 35th percentile in either the quantitative or verbal section. This requirement cannot be waived. Students who are admitted with Conditional status without GRE scores must take the general test within their first semester of enrollment. Continuation in the program is contingent on the student meeting this requirement.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals (non-relatives) who are familiar with their abilities. The letters should be sent to the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences at the same time the application is sent to the Graduate School.
5. Applicants must submit a typed essay (one to two pages, single spaced) describing their interest in pursuing the MHE degree and their vision of how it will facilitate their career goals.
Applicants currently holding degrees at the doctoral level from an accredited institution will not be required to submit GRE general test scores, except for applicants who have a professional doctoral degree (e.g., PharmD and Juris Doctorate). Those holding degrees at the baccalaureate and master's level must submit GRE general test results to the Graduate School.
Course Requirements
HE 560 Health Behavior Change Theory 3 cr
HE 605 Leadership and Administration 3 cr
HE 630 Health Promotion Programs 3 cr
HE 639 Teaching Strategies in Health 3 cr
MPH 640 Research and Writing in Health 3 cr
In addition, one of the following:
HE 623 Curriculum and Supervision 3 cr
MPH 632 Community Health 3 cr
Total 18 crThesis Option
HE 650 Thesis 6 cr
Approved Electives 6 crNon-Thesis Option
HE 651 Master's Project in Health Education 3 cr
Approved Electives 12 cr
TOTAL 33 crMaster of Public Health (MPH)
Public health has as a basic goal to improve the health of populations through planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs. Public health professionals design these intervention programs by using a combination of health education and related organizational, economic, legislative, and environmental supports to enhance the probability of creating a healthier populace.
The Master of Public Health Program curriculum prepares individuals to carry out the following core public health functions as defined by the American Public Health Association: assess both the health needs and the resources available in a community, assist in health policy development that supports programs in prevention, and assure that necessary, high quality, effective services including education are available to every citizen.
To meet this challenge, the MPH degree at Idaho State University is designed to meet the needs of two types of students: 1) those practicing health professionals who desire to augment their previous preparation so they may better implement health promotion strategies in their current work setting or community, and 2) those professionals who wish to train for careers in public health.
Core courses focus on the acquisition of requisite public health knowledge and skills in the disciplines of epidemiology, Biostatistics, health care ethics, health planning and evaluation, health marketing, research methods, and environmental health. Elective courses allow the student to focus additional coursework in her/his chosen area of interest.
Entrance Procedure
The Program Director and Department Chair will review MPH Program applications. Admission standards and application procedures are presented in the Graduate Catalog. The Program Director and the Chair will admit prospective students who satisfy the MPH Program and Graduate School admission requirements. Applicants who do not completely satisfy requirements are referred to the Health and Nutrition Sciences (HNS) Admissions Committee (the Chair, MPH Director, and HNS graduate faculty) to determine recommended admission or denial.
For classified admission into the program, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
1. Meet all requirements of the Graduate School.
2. Submit all previous college transcripts and have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper division courses. An applicant who currently holds a graduate degree must submit their transcripts, but the undergraduate GPA requirement will not apply.
3. Score an average of at least the 35th percentile when considering both the quantitative and verbal sections of the GRE general test, but no lower than the 20th percentile in either section. Because of the mathematical nature of the degree, students who score lower than the 30th percentile on the quantitative section of the GRE must show evidence of having successfully completed (with a “C” or better) a college algebra course before being considered for admission. This requirement cannot be waived, nor may other instruments such as the MCAT, LSAT, or MAT be substituted. Students who are admitted with Conditional status without GRE scores must take the general test within their first semester of enrollment. Continuation in the program is contingent on the student meeting this requirement.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals (non-relatives) who are familiar with their abilities. The letters should be sent to the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences at the same time the application is sent to the Graduate School.
5. Two years experience working in the health field is preferred for admission. A B.S. or B.A. degree in health or a health-related discipline may substitute for working experience. Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.
6. Submit a typed essay (one to two pages, single spaced) describing their interest in pursuing the MPH degree and their vision of how it will facilitate their career goals.
Applicants currently holding degrees at the doctoral level from an accredited institution will not be required to submit GRE general test scores, except for applicants who have a professional doctoral degree (e.g., PharmD and Juris Doctorate). Those holding degrees at the baccalaureate and master's level must submit GRE general test results to the Graduate School.
Requirements:
Applicants' transcripts will be evaluated by the Departmental Graduate Admissions Committee at the time of application to determine if deficiencies exist in the undergraduate coursework. Any deficiency that is identified must be made up prior to beginning the MPH program. Committee members will specify to the student courses that must be taken to rectify any deficiency.
Students pursuing the MPH degree must complete a minimum of 42 credits of coursework, including a 3-credit internship in public health practice and either a thesis or project.
All students must maintain a satisfactory record of scholarship. A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) is required for any graduate degree or certification at Idaho State University. A grade of C+ or lower is essentially failing at the graduate level. However, the department may accept a C+ grade in one or two courses as long as the minimum overall 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Course Requirements
HE 560 Health Behavior Change Theory 3 cr
HCA 573 Marketing for Health Care Organizations 2 cr
PHIL 600 Ethics in Health Care 3 cr
MPH 601 Applications in Epidemiology 2 cr
MPH 602 Biostatistics 3 cr
HE 605 Leadership, Policy and Administration 3 cr
MPH 606 Environmental Health 2 cr
MPH 609 Seminar in Public and Community Health 3 cr
MPH 620 Health Planning and Evaluation 3 cr
MPH 632 Community Health 3 cr
MPH 640 Research and Writing in Health 3 cr
HE 655 Internship 3 crThesis Option 42 cr
HE 650 Thesis 6 cr
Approved Electives 3 crNon-Thesis Option* 42 cr
HE 651 Master's Project in
Health Education 3 cr
Approved elective courses 6 cr
* Non-thesis option is only open to students who have produced evidence of published research completed prior to admission to the program.Elective courses may include:
HE 525 Patient Education Skills 1 cr
HCA 682 US Health Systems and Policy 3 cr
HE 630 Heath Promotion Programs 3 cr
HE 639 Teaching Strategies in Health 3 cr
Other courses as approved by HNS advisor.Health Education Graduate Courses
HE g501 Issues in Health and Wellness 1 credit. Study of wellness issues emphasizing educational interventions. Topics include: death and dying, Internet health resources, aging, international health. Repeatable to 4 credits. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE g525 Patient Education Skills 1 credit. Explores the organizational and communication skills which promote a positive atmosphere for patient education in clinical and worksite settings. PREREQ: HE 340, g560 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE g541 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II 2 credits. Development of student learning activities in driver and traffic safety education. Directed laboratory teaching experience includes teaching of beginning drivers in classroom and behind-the-wheel phases. PREREQ: HE 350.
HE g542 Environmental Health and Health Education 2 credits. Study of a variety of issues related to protecting and preserving the environment with an emphasis on school and community educational programs. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE g543 Substance Abuse and Health Education 2 credits. Study of the physical, psychological, sociological, and environmental factors related to drug use with emphasis on school and community prevention programs. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE g544 Human Diseases and Health Education 2 credits. Study of diseases that affect humans with an emphasis on school and community educational interventions to prevent disease. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE g545 Human Sexuality and Health Education 2 credits. Study of the multifaceted nature of human sexuality with an emphasis on school and community-level educational programs. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE g560 Health Behavior Change Theory and Application 3 credits. Provides a basic understanding of the social, emotional, and lifestyle factors related to health behavior. Strategies designed to identify barriers to behavior and to enhance the health of selected populations are examined.
HE g585 Independent Problems in Health Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library research on specific health education problems of interest to majors and minors. Permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
HE g591 Health Education Workshop 1-3 credits. A critical analysis of one or more areas of health education. Limited enrollment. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
HE 597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. Must be graded S/U.
HE 605 Leadership Policy and Administration 3 credits. Development of leadership and administrative skills which contribute to implementation of effective public health policies and programs.
HE 623 Curriculum and Supervision 3 credits. Consideration of the health education curriculum in public schools and in colleges and universities. Recent developments and current trends that influence the curriculum and supervision policies. Observation techniques, standards in judging instruction, the supervisory conference, cooperative supervision, basic foundation of curriculum construction, and lesson planning.
HE 630 Health Promotion Programs 3 credits. Course integrates nutrition, fitness, and stress management information into a practical application of these disciplines in a school, community, or worksite. Laboratory experiences will be emphasized.
HE 639 Teaching Strategies in Health 3 credits. An advanced study of strategies and innovative methods of teaching health education. Emphasis on application to a variety of educational levels.
HE 648 Problems in Health Education 1-3 credits. Individual and group study of problems in the area of health. May be repeated to 6 credit hours. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF ADVISOR AND/OR CHAIRPERSON. Graded S/U.
HE 650 Thesis 1-6 credits. Graded S/U.
HE 651 Master's Project in Health Education 3 credits.
HE 655 Internship 1-3 credits. Administration, supervision and operation of a community health program. Students work under the direction of a graduate faculty member and practicing administrator. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Graded S/U. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF ADVISOR AND/OR CHAIR.
Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Courses
NTD g509 Professional Readings 1-3 credits. Identification and investigation of conceptual ideas about the relationship of programs, trends, legislation, and developments in food and nutrition. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
NTD g520 Nutrition Education Strategies 2 credits. Methods, materials, and evaluation procedures utilized in teaching nutrition to various audiences. Practical experiences for students in effectively educating consumers about nutrition. PREREQ: CFS 139 OR CFS 239.
NTD g539 Sports Nutrition 3 credits. Nutrition recommendations for competitive and recreational athletic performance. Rationale for nutrition practices through an examination of individual nutrient metabolism. Controversies and misinformation addressed. PREREQ: NTD 239 SUGGESTED.
NTD g557 Experimental Foods 3 credits. Development of experimental methods and their application to cookery and food technology; preparation of student for independent investigation in foods; acquaintance with literature in the field. Two hours lecture/four hours laboratory. Cross-listed as CFS 457. PREREQ: CFS 104.
NTD g561 Nutritional Biochemistry I 3 credits. Advanced study of nutrition science, including protein, carbohydrate, lipid, vitamin, and mineral metabolism. Introduction to research methodology and professional literature. PREREQ: NTD 239, CHEM 102.
NTD g585Nutritional Biochemistry II 3 credits. Human metabolism in health and disease. Emphasizes interrelationships among hormones, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals within tissues and organs. PREREQ: CHEM 101 AND CHEM 102, OR CHEM 111 AND CHEM 301.
NTD g591-492 Special Problems in Nutrition and Dietetics 1-2 credits. Students select problems on the basis of special needs, interests or abilities, and work on them independently in the laboratory, library, or community with regular conferences with the advisor. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
NTD 620 Nutritional Epidemiology 2 credits. Specialized study of epidemiology including nutritional assessment methods, interrelationships between disease, diet, and health status, and implications for public health policy.
NTD 622 Maternal, Infant, and Child Nutrition 2 credits. Advanced study of nutrition in human growth and development during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence. Therapeutic nutritional management of diseases specific to pregnancy, infancy, and childhood are addressed.
NTD 624 Nutrition and Aging 2 credits. Exploration of the physiological, psychosocial, and chronic degenerative conditions associated with aging and the nutritional implications of each. Epidemiological basis for setting dietary goals and program development to support the nutritional needs of the elderly is addressed.
Public Health Graduate Courses
MPH 601 Applications in Epidemiology 2 credits. An application of epidemiological concepts and methods. Facilitates an epidemiological approach to problem solving in the health sciences. Emphasizes the role epidemiology plays in health promotion and disease prevention. PREREQ: HCA g383 OR EQUIVALENT.
MPH 602 Biostatistics 3 credits. This course will review the use of basic descriptive statistics and equip students with a conceptual understanding of the calculation and interpretation of inferential statistics in public health research. This course is intended for students with some familiarity in descriptive statistics in scientific research.
MPH 606 Environmental Health 2 credits. Presents a platform upon which the understanding of the interaction of humans with their environment and the implications of human decisions upon health can be developed Emphasis on food, air, and water quality issues.
MPH 609 Seminar in Public and Community Health 3 credits. Study of topics, trends and challenges within public health.
MPH 620 Health Program Planning and Evaluation 3 credits. Provides students with background in the application of research methods for planning, implementing, and evaluating health interventions. Methodologies to be explored include: needs assessment, process, outcome and impact evaluation.
MPH 632 Community Health 3 credits. A study of the role of health education/health promotion in the community setting. Emphasis on methods to build coalitions to address community health concerns and on the role of needs assessment.
MPH 640 Research and Writing in Health 3 credits. Application of principles of research design in the health sciences to the community, school, worksite, medical care setting. Emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of professional journal articles. Requires preparation of a project proposal.
Department of Health Care Administration
Professor and Chair Wiggins
Assistant Professors: Cellucci, Fassi, JohnsonHealth Care Administration Graduate Courses
(No Graduate Degrees Offered)
HCA g573 Marketing for Health Care Organizations 2 credits. Current marketing trends in the health care marketplace. Consumer orientation; health care marketing plans and strategy development. PREREQ: MKT 325.
HCA 610 Industry in Transition 2 credits. Current readings from the popular and academic literature are used to explore and to understand the critical aspects of access, cost, and quality healthcare delivery across all areas of the industry.
HCA 615 Health Services Management 3 credits. Determination and fulfillment of mission, plans, and structure, motivating individuals, and managing activities to support people in their work and in the achievement of their goals. PREREQ: HCA 610.
HCA 620 Economics and Reimbursement 2 credits. In-depth synthesis of the insurance and reimbursement practices in today's healthcare environment, and the economic foundations upon which they are based.
HCA 625 Healthcare Law and Bioethics 3 credits. Comprehensive coverage of legal issues and the ethical implications of the law as applied to regulation and licensure, healthcare financing, Medicare and Medicaid, healthcare reform, and other relevant current issues. PREREQ: HCA 610 AND HCA 620.
HCA 630 Financial Management 3 credits. The application of financial management principles, practices, and techniques used in healthcare organizations. Financial tools as decision making, strategy, and planning tools.
HCA 635 Healthcare IT and Quality 2 credits. Healthcare IT management framework, hardware and software, project management, and the collection, use, security of health information, external accreditation processes, and internal quality improvement programs.
HCA 640 Healthcare Policy 2 credits. The formulation of priorities, development of legislation, implementation of legislative provisions through administrative action, and their effect on population health. PREREQ: HCA 610 AND MPH 601.
HCA 645 Strategic Management 3 credits. An integration of the principles of organization management, finance, and marketing. Market analysis and positioning including strategic planning and new program development. The leader's role in strategy formulation and implementation. PREREQ: HCA 615 AND HCA 625.
HCA 651 Master's Project 3 credits. Under the guidance of a supervising committee, each student will conduct an in-depth project specific to a current issue or problem in healthcare management. Written documentation and an oral defense of the project are required.
HCA 660 Applied Research 3 credits. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to investigate and address important issues in health organizations using the methods of health services research, as well as to effectively use and evaluate the published literature. How to identify and define a question that is researchable, appropriately use primary and secondary data, choose and execute appropriate research designs, and select and apply appropriate qualitative, quantitative, survey, and evaluation methods.
HCA 665 Managed Care 3 credits. Introduction to, and analysis of, the evolving managed care industry. Select topics include managed care's relationship to traditional health care delivery models and the insurance industry; patient satisfaction and care delivery modes; clinical and managerial quality. PREREQ: HCA 682.
HCA 680 Applied Topics in Health Care 3 credits. Advanced readings and analysis in the areas of health economics, health finance, social aspects of medicine, bioethics, public health and epidemiology. PREREQ: HCA 682.
HCA 682 US Health Systems and Policy 3 credits. An examination of US health industry, systems, and organizations from the four-point perspective of access, quality, finance, and policy.
School of Nursing
Chair and Associate Professor Ashton
Associate Chairs and Assistant Professors: McLaughlin, Steiner
Professor: Hayward
Associate Professor: Arvidson
Assistant Professor: Reynolds
Clinical Assistant Professors: Eberle, Floyd, Hewett, Jardin, Marquette, Miller, Mladenka, Murphy, Olsen, Punkoney, Renn
Emeritus Faculty: Hyde, Jacobson, McRoberts, SatoMaster of Science in Nursing
The program requires the successful completion of 43-59 credits depending upon the option. Full- and part-time study programs are available in the following nursing options: Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership. All students are required to enroll in 7 core courses (22 credits). To develop clinical expertise, students are introduced to advanced knowledge and practice of nursing. A certificate program is available in all options for master's-prepared nurses who seek advanced preparation in another specialty.
Students enrolled in the Clinical Nurse Leader option are prepared to direct outcomes management for a distinct patient population, actively provide direct patient care and implement evidence-based practice to ensure patients benefit from the latest care delivery innovations. Students enrolled in the Clinical Nurse Specialist option will be prepared to care for adults with complex medical-surgical problems in a variety of acute and long term care settings. Students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner option will gain expertise in primary care of families and individuals in rural and non-rural communities. Students enrolled in the Nursing Education option will be prepared to teach in an academic nursing program. Students enrolled in the Nursing Leadership option will be prepared as administrators and leaders in a variety of health care settings.
Unclassified students, admitted by the Office of Graduate Studies at ISU but not the School of Nursing, may take BIOL 563 or the following nursing courses with approval from the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the School of Nursing: NURS 600, NURS 609, NURS 610, and NURS 654. Courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence with adherence to all prerequisites. It is expected that unclassified students will make official application to the School of Nursing within one year. Students are encouraged to take BIOL 563 in the summer semester immediately prior to PHAR 645. Caveat: Only 9 credits taken as an unclassified student may be transferred to the program when the student is admitted. No more than 9 required program credits may be taken prior to admission to the graduate nursing program.
AD-MS Option
This option is designed to provide an accelerated program for nurses with an Associate Degree to be directly admitted into the Master's program. The AD nurse will receive a BS degree while completing coursework directly related to completing one of the nursing graduate program options. Following admission to the graduate program as outlined below, students will be eligible to take NURS 404, the required five (5) credit nursing baccalaureate bridge course. Another thirteen (13) credits of coursework must be completed prior to taking graduate courses. Required nursing courses are NURS 330, Nursing Research, and NURS 404, Professional Role Expansion. Upon completion of the 18 required credits, students begin graduate study in their selected option. The 18 credits must be taken at a four-year institution. Students who received their AD out-of-state or prior to 1995 may be required to complete additional coursework. Full-time students will apply by October 1 and complete the baccalaureate bridge courses in the Spring semester. Part-time students will apply by February 1 and complete the baccalaureate bridge courses during the academic year.
Requirements for Application
A completed application consists of:
1. Application forms to the School of Nursing AND to the Office of Graduate Studies. Each application requires a separate application fee. Deadline for application is February 1. Deadline for the full-time AD-MS option is October 1.
2. GRE scores.
3. Transcript of undergraduate work. (NOTE: nurses applying for post-master's certificates must submit complete transcritps of undergraduate and graduate coursework; nurses applying for the AD-MS program must submit all college transcripts.)
4. Three references with specific information regarding the applicant’s capacity for graduate study in identified specialty (School of Nursing forms must be used).
5. A personal interview will be conducted by the School of Nursing graduate faculty. Arrangements for the interview will be completed by the School after all applications have been received and reviewed.
Requirements for Admission
1. A completed application as described above.
2. Graduation from a nationally accredited baccalaureate program.
3. Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate study (3.0 cumulative GPA for AD-MS program).
4. Minimum of 35th percentile on one section of the GRE.
5. Active Idaho Registered Nurse license in good standing (or compact state).
6. Minimum of 3 credits of descriptive and inferential statistics with a grade of C or better (may be taken during bridge semester in AD-MS program).
7. Admission is competitive. Achievement of minimum GPA and GRE requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Consideration for admission includes goal statement, interview and professional references.
Progression of Master’s Students
Progression of a master’s student will be subject to the following:
1. Progression criteria established by the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. Maintenance of a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
3. No more than three credits of “C” grade in any course.
4. A grade of "C" or worse in any clinical/practicum course will constitute grounds for dismissal from the graduate program.
5. No "C-", “D”, or “F” grade in any course.
6. Removal of incompletes by midterm of the subsequent semester.
7. Current CPR (BLS) certification, TB screening, and up-to-date immunizations are required for clinical/practicum courses.
Graduation Criteria
To qualify for graduation from the M.S. in Nursing program, students must:
1. Successfully pass a written and oral comprehensive examination
AND
2. Meet Office of Graduate Studies requirements.Clinical Nurse Leader Option
Full-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to Nursing Leadership 3 cr
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
(144 Lab/Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 11 crSpring I
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 660 Care Environment Management 3 cr
(48 Clinical Hours)
Elective 3 cr
TOTAL: 10 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 661 Clinical Outcomes Management 4 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
NURS 602 Health Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 10 crSpring II
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 662 CNL Practicum 6 cr
(288 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 9 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 44
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 576Part-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3 cr
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to
Nursing Leadership 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring I
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
Elective 3 cr
TOTAL: 7 crSummer II
NURS 602 Health Policies and Issues 3 cr
TOTAL: 3 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
(144 Lab/Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 8 crSpring II
NURS 660 Care Environment Management 3 cr
(48 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 3 crFall III
NURS 661 Clinical Outcomes Management 4 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 4 crSpring III
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 662 CNL Practicum 6 cr
(288 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 9 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 44
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 576Clinical Nurse Specialist Option
Full-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3 cr
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
PHAR 645 Pharmacotherapeutics for APN 3 cr
TOTAL: 11 crSpring I
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 657 Advnaced Adult Health Nursing I 4 cr
(48 Clinical Hours)
NURS 604 Health Promotion 2 cr
TOTAL: 10 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 658 Advanced Adult Health Nursing II 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
NURS 602 Health Policies and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 11 crSpring II
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 659 Advanced CNS Practicum 6 cr
(288 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 9 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 45
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 576Part-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3 cr
PHAR 645 Pharmacotherapeutics for APN 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring I
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 604 Health Promotion 2 cr
TOTAL: 6 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
(144 Lab/Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 8 crSpring II
NURS 657 Advanced Adult Health Nursing I 4 cr
(48 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 4 crFall III
NURS 658 Advanced Adult Health Nursing II 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
NURS 602 Health Policies and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 8 crSpring III
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 659 Advanced CNS Practicum 6 cr
TOTAL: 9 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 45
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 576Family Nurse Practitioner Option
Full-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
(144 Lab/Clinical Hours)
PHAR 645 Pharmacotherapeutics forAPN 3 cr
TOTAL: 11 crSpring I
NURS 604 Health Promotion 2 cr
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 642 Primary Care of the Young Adult 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 11 crSummer II
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 3Fall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 643 Primary Care of the Child and Adolescent 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
NURS 644 Primary Care of the Middle and Older Adult 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 13 crSpring II
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 645 NP Practicum I 4 cr
(192 Clinical Hours)
NURS 646 NP Practicum II 4 cr
(192 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 11 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 53
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 816Part-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 645 Pharmacotherapeutics for APN 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring I
NURS 604 Health Promotion 2 cr
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSummer II
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 3 crFall II
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
(144 Lab/Clinical Hours)
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
TOTAL: 8 crSpring II
NURS 642 Primary Care of the Young Adult 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 5 crFall III
NURS 643 Primary Care of the Child and Adolescent 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
NURS 644 Primary Care of the Middle and Older Adult 5 cr
(96 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 10 crSpring III
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 645 NP Practicum I 4 cr
(192 Clinical Hours)
NURS 646 NP Practicum II 4 cr
(192 Clinical Hours)
TOTAL: 11 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 53
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 816Nursing Education Option
Full-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 633 Rethinking Nursing Education 3 cr
NURS 640 Evaluation Issues and Strategies 3 cr
TOTAL: 9 crSpring I
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 635 Curriculum Issues and Development 3 cr
Elective 2-3 cr
TOTAL: 9-10 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 639 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3 cr
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 9 crSpring II
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 647 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Education 6 cr
(288 Practicum Hours)
TOTAL: 9 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 40-41
Part-Time Model
Summer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 633 Rethinking Nursing Education 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring I
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 640 Evaluation Issues and Strategies 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring II
NURS 635 Curriculum Issues and Development 3 cr
Elective 2-3 cr
TOTAL: 5-6 crFall III
NURS 639 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3 cr
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring III
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 647 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Education 6 cr
(288 Practicum Hours)
TOTAL: 9 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 40-41
Nursing Leadership Option
Full-Time Model
Fall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to Nursing Leadership 3 cr
Elective 3 cr
TOTAL: 9 crSpring I
NURS 653 Organizational Behavior in a Changing Health Care System 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 654 Financial Management 3 cr
TOTAL: 10 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 655 Advanced Leadership 5 cr
(96 Practicum Hours)
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 11 crSpring II
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
NURS 656 Advanced Leadership Practicum 4 cr
(192 Practicum Hours)
Elective 2-3 cr
TOTAL: 9-10 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 39-40
TOTAL PRACTICUM HOURS: 288Part-Time Model
Fall I
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to Nursing Leadership 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring I
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 653 Organizational Behavior in a Changing Health Care System 3 cr
TOTAL: 7 crFall II
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crSpring II
NURS 654 Financial Management 3 cr
Elective 3 cr
TOTAL: 6 crFall III
NURS 655 Advanced Leadership 5 cr
(96 Practicum Hours)
Elective 2-3 cr
TOTAL: 7-8 crSpring III
NURS 656 Advanced Leadership Practicum 4 cr
(192 Practicum Hours)
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 cr
TOTAL: 7 crTOTAL OPTION CREDITS: 39-40
TOTAL PRACTICUM HOURS: 288
AD-MS Option Bridge CoursesFull-Time Model
Spring I
MATH 253 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
ANTH 238 Peoples and Cultures of the New World 3 cr
OR
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
BIOL 305 Introduction to Pathobiology 3 cr
NURS 330 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 404 Professional Role Expansion 5 cr
Elective 1-2 cr
TOTAL: 18-19 crSummer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology
(option dependent) 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall II
Begin full-time model for admitted optionPart-Time Model
Fall I
MATH 253 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr
ANTH 238 Peoples and Cultures of the New World 3 cr
OR
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
BIOL 305 Introduction to Pathobiology 3 cr
TOTAL: 9 crSpring I
NURS 330 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 404 Professional Role Expansion 5 cr
Elective 1-2 cr
TOTAL: 9-10 crSummer I
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology
(option dependent) 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 crFall II
Begin part-time model for admitted optionPost-Master's Nursing Certificate Option
The Certificate Program is designed for master's-prepared nurses who seek advanced preparation in another specialty area of nursing. Students must have received a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program. To receive a Post-Master's Certificate in the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner Option, Nursing Education Option, or the Nursing Leadership Option, students must:
The Graduate Nursing Committee approves prerequisite courses prior to or at the time of admission to the certificate program. These courses may be taken at ISU or at another nationally accredited program. In addition, students may transfer up to 9 credit hours of required coursework with approval by the Graduate Nursing Committee. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be successfully completed at ISU to receive a Post-Master's certificate from ISU.
Prerequisites for Admission to All Options:
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Practice 3 cr
NURS 602 Health Policies and Issues 3 cr
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis 1 cr
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 cr
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 crAdditional Prerequisites for FNP Option:
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
PHAR 645 Pharmacotherapeutics for NP 3 crAdditional Prerequisites for CNL, CNS, Education Option:
BIOL 563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
Required Coursework for Clinical Nurse Leader Option:
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to Nursing Leadership 3 cr
NURS 660 Care Environment Management 3 cr
NURS 661 Clinical Outcomes Management 4 cr
NURS 662 CNL Practicum 6 cr
Comprehensive Exam RequiredRequired Coursework for Clinical Nurse Specialist Option:
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 cr
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 657 Advanced Adult Health Nursing I 3 cr
NURS 604 Health Promotion 2 cr
NURS 658 Advanced Adult Health Nursing II 5 cr
NURS 659 Advanced CNS Practicum 4 crRequired Coursework for Family Nurse Practitioner Option:
All students who are currently licensed nurse practitioners (adult, pediatric, geriatric, etc.) and desire the FNP Post-Master's Certificate must complete a combined 816 clinical contact hours from their first NP program and the ISU NP program.
NURS 604 Health Promotion 2 cr
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 642 Primary Care of the Young Adult 5 cr
NURS 643 Primary Care of the Child and Adolescent 5 cr
NURS 644 Primary Care of the Middle and Older Adult 5 crStudents who are not licensed nurse practitioners must also complete the following two additional courses for the FNP Post-Master's Certificate Option:
NURS 645 NP Practicum I 4 cr
NURS 646 NP Practicum II 4 crRequired Coursework for Nursing Education Option:
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 633 Rethinking Nursing Education 3 cr
NURS 635 Curriculum Issues and Development 3 cr
NURS 639 Teaching and Learning Strategies 3 cr
NURS 640 Evaluation Issues and Strategies 3 cr
NURS 647 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Education 6 crRequired Coursework for Nursing Leadership Option:
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 cr
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to Nursing Leadership 3 cr
NURS 653 Organizational Behavior in a Changing Health Care System 3 cr
NURS 654 Financial Management 3 cr
NURS 655 Advanced Leadership 5 cr
NURS 656 Advanced Leadership Practicum 4 crNursing Graduate Courses
NURS 404 Professional Role Expansion 5 credits. A study of nursing theories and philosophy as well as an integration of community, leadership, management, and informatic principles to prepare the Associate Degree to Master of Science nurse to function in the changing health care environment. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE AD-MS PROGRAM.
NURS g517 Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team 1 credit. Introduction to the principles and techniques associated with interdisciplinary evaluation. Disciplines emphasized: Audiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology. Cross-listed as PSYC g517, SOWK g517, CSED g517.
NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice 4 credits. Critical examination of the development of nursing knowledge; critique, evaluate and apply a variety of theories from nursing, family and related disciplines as a base for advanced nursing practice.
NURS 602 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 credits. Analysis of policy research relevant to health care, finance and integrated care systems. Evaluate effects of local, regional, national, and international health policy and trends on delivery systems and advanced nursing practice.
NURS 604 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Advanced Practice Nurses 2 credits. Identification of risk factors and critical examination of screening and therapeutic interventions employed in health promotion and disease prevention across age and culture in diverse populations. PREREQ: NURS 600.
NURS 609 Applied Statistical Analysis in Nursing Research 1 credit. Application of statistics to evaluate sources of evidence and statistical relevance, use of computer hardware, software, and information systems to understand research methods, statistics and storage and retrieval of data. PREREQ: NURS 600. COREQ: NURS 610.
NURS 610 Nursing Research 3 credits. Evaluation of research as a basis for advanced nursing practice; includes problem identification, research methodologies, outcomes measurement, evaluation and utilization of research and clinical application to improve nursing practice. PREREQ: NURS 600. COREQ: NURS 609.
NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment 5 credits. Development and acquisition of skills required for advanced practice in various settings and application of health promotion and disease prevention principles with diverse populations. PREREQ: BIOL 563. COREQ: NURS 600.
NURS 612 Health Care of Rural Communities 3 credits. Utilize appropriate epidemiological, social, and environmental data sources to conduct rural community assessment. Emphasis on developing culturally relevant care systems at the community level. PREREQ: NURS 609, 610.
NURS 621 Advanced Nursing Roles 3 credits. Integration of theory and research related to role development, transition and ambiguity in advanced nursing practice. Emphasis on evaluation of health care delivery, ethical decision-making, partnership development, collaborative practice and accountability for quality. COREQ: ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES DEPENDING UPON OPTION: NURS 646, 647, 656, 659, OR 662.
NURS 633 Rethinking Nursing Education 3 credits. Theoretical perspective on teaching and learning in nursing education, creating a theoretical base for the education curriculum. The learners will examine theories of learning and adult learning and explore their application to nursing education.
NURS 635 Curriculum Issues and Development 3 credits. Examination of various external and internal issues influencing nursing curriculum. Curriculum components and designs will be explored and a model curriculum developed. PREREQ: NURS 633.
NURS 636 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Independent study under faculty guidance. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
NURS 639 Teaching and Learning Strategies in Nursing Education 3 credits. Exploration of a variety of strategies to facilitate achievement of curriculum outcomes. The use of current technology and learner-centered strategies are emphasized. PREREQ: NURS 633.
NURS 640 Evaluation Issues and Strategies in Nursing Education 3 credits. Examination of issues surrounding program and student evaluation. Plans for formative and summative evaluation will be developed. COREQ: NURS 633.
NURS 642 Primary Care of Young Adults 5 credits. Management and evaluation of primary care problems in the young adult. The course provides the student with knowledge to assist individuals with common health problems, while integrating the concepts of health promotion. PREREQ: NURS 611, PHAR 645.
NURS 643 Primary Care of the Child and Adolescent 5 credits. Management and evaluation of primary care problems of children, adolescents and their families in a variety of ambulatory settings. The initiation of health promotion and health maintenance activities is stressed. PREREQ: NURS 642.
NURS 644 Primary Care of the Middle and Older Adult 5 credits. Management and evaluation of primary care problems of middle and older adults, including acute episodic and chronic illnesses. The initiation of health promotion and maintenance activities is stressed. PREREQ: NURS 642.
NURS 645 NP Non-rural Practicum I 4 credits. Application of theoretical content, research findings and intervention strategies to advanced nursing practice in a non-rural setting. PREREQ: NURS 604, 612, 642, 643 644.
NURS 646 NP Rural Practicum II 4 credits. Application of theoretical content, research findings and intervention strategies to advanced nursing practice in a rural setting. PREREQ: NURS 604, 612, 642, 643, 644.
NURS 647 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Education 6 credits. Application of learning theories, strategies and evaluation in a nursing program. The learners will explore and practice various facets of the faculty role. PREREQ: NURS 633, 635, 639, 640.
NURS 652 Administrative Approaches to Nursing Leadership 3 credits. Synthesis and evaluation of organizational theory in leadership and management of health care organizations. Emphasis on system-wide structures, processes, and outcomes.
NURS 653 Organizational Behavior in a Changing Health Care System 3 credits. Examination of administration and organizational behavior in relation to population-based needs. Includes examination of organization and management theory in relation to strategic planning, management of the changing health care delivery system, program planning and evaluation, decision-making, and change. PREREQ: NURS 600, 652.
NURS 654 Financial Management 3 credits. Application of basic strategies for evaluating financial resources for health care systems; models of forecasting, prediction, and politics of budgeting and healthcare finances.
NURS 655 Advanced Leadership 5 credits. Examination/application of nursing leadership in health care delivery systems. Theory and practice synthesize knowledge and skills required for program management and interprofessional collaboration. Includes examination/application of quality and risk management, legal and ethical implications, shared governance, and conflict management. PREREQ: NURS 600,602, 609, 610, 652, 653.
NURS 656 Advanced Leadership Practicum 4 credits. Critical examination and application of leadership in health care delivery systems with an emphasis on individualized leadership experiences. PREREQ: NURS 655.
NURS 657 Advanced Adult Health Nursing 3 credits. Physiological concepts of health and illness and the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in assisting patients, families, and caregivers to manage simple health situations in adult populations. PREREQ: NURS 611.
NURS 658 Advanced Adult Health Nursing II 5 credits. Physiological concepts of health and illness and the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in assisting patients, families, and caregivers to manage complex health situations in specialty adult popullations. PREREQ: NURS 657.
NURS 659 Advanced CNS Practicum 4 credits. Synthesis and application of clinical specialty and CNS role knowledge and skills in select areas of adult medical-surgical practice. PREREQ: NURS 658. COREQ: NURS 621.
NURS 660 Care Environment Management 3 credits. Prepares the student for generalist practice in care enviroment management. Includes concept of horizontal leadership, unit level microsystems of care delivery, quality management, risk reduction, patient safety and informatics. PREREQ: NURS 611, 652.
NURS 661 Clinical Outcomes Management 4 credits. Prepares the student for generalist practice in clinical outcomes management. Includes care management, outcome measurements, epidemiology, and clinical decision making. PREREQ: NURS 660.
NURS 662 Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum 6 credits. An immersion experience designed as a full-time CNL practice role with a designated clinical preceptor. Emphasis on implementation and synthesis of the CNL role and skills in a selected care delivery system. PREREQ: NURS 661. COREQ: NURS 621.
Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Chair and Professor Urfer
Associate Professors: Creelman, Devine, Hartgraves
Assistant Professors: DeCleene, Dye, Helgeson, Hurley, Leight, Seiger, Sutherin, Tayar, ThompsonMission Statement
The mission of the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy is to educate and train students at graduate levels who are able to competently assume roles as entry-level clinical practitioners in physical and occupational therapy in rural and urban praactice settings. The department faculty is focused on providing an optimal learning environment for students through the development of a cohesive interdisciplinary curriculum, the pursuit of research and scholarly activity, encouragement of diversity in student learning experiences, emulation of professional and ethical conduct, and dissemination of current concepts and skills to the clinical and professional communities in the state and region.
Program Mission
The primary mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to provide entry-level education in a supportive learning environment fostering diverse and interdisciplinary didactic and clinical experiences, clinical skills acquisition, and a desire for lifelong learning to enhance the delivery of physical therapy services and the profession. Further, the program emphasizes faculty and student enrichment through scholarly endeavors, teaching, service, and clinical practice contributions within their areas of expertise.
Goals of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
• Prepare physical therapists at the graduate level who have the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals
- Provide students with entry-point physical therapy examination, evaluation, prognostic, diagnostic, and intervention skills
- Educate students to evaluate and apply research based on the evidence for physical therapy intervention and practice validation
- Reinforce the concept that lifelong learning and professionalism are essential in the practice and promotion of physical therapy
- Encourage students to participate in determining the future development of the profession of physical therapy
- Facilitate critical thinking and problem solving abilities of students through the use and application of the foundational and clinical sciences related to the practice of physical therapy.• Promote and provide physical therapy services to residents of Idaho including under-served populations
- Facilitate faculty and student involvement in various components of service learning related to physical therapy
- Provide the opportunity for patients to receive physical therapy services as a part of the program's health professions training mission• Increase the availability and diversity of continuing education and interdisciplinary collaboration for physical therapists in the state of Idaho and surrounding regions
- Develop programs with a diversity of health care providers
- Foster collaboration and participation with health care agencies to enhance the practice of rehabilitation science
- Encourage educational advancement through degree enhancement, specialization, and certification• Development of faculty and student scholarly research activities
- Identify relevant clinical and academic research problems
- Provide consultation and cooperative efforts to support research and scholarly endeavors
- Identify funding resources to support research programsDoctor of Physical Therapy
The graduate entry level program in Physical Therapy is a professional entry level program preparing students for licensure to practice as physical therapists. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) was granted accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in April 2002. The CAPTE requested an additional Progress Report be submitted to further insure compliance with all the standards as noted by the Commission. Prospective students having questions about the program's accreditation status should contact the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education, 111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; accreditation@apta.org; (703)684-2782 or (703)706-3245.
Requirements for Admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Prospective applicants should contact the department for specific descriptions of the above general requirements.
A maximum of 24 students are admitted to the program each year. Classes begin in the Fall Semester of each year. Meeting entry level requirements for admission does not guarantee a seat in the program. Admission is on a competitive basis, and 80% of the seats are offered to Idaho residents. Please contact the Department of Physical Therapy for details.
Curriculum
The curriculum is 3 years in duration and includes 5 clinical affiliations. There are 8 semesters and 2 full-time summer sessions encompassing a total of 100 credits. The clinical affiliations mandate student travel and housing with the usual expenses borne by the student. Out-of-state travel for affiliations is required.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum*
Fall - Semester 1
PTOT 512 Professional Communication 3 cr
PTOT 513 Physical Therapy Profession 2 cr
BIOL 574/574L Human Anatomy - PT emphasis 5 cr
BIOL 586/586L Human Systemic Physiology 5 cr
PTOT 623 Physical Agents 3 cr
PTOT 643 Physical Agents Lab 1 cr
Total 19 crSpring - Semester 2
PTOT 501 Clinical Kinesiology 4 cr
PTOT 502 Clinical Neuroscience 5 cr
PTOT 605 Clinical Exercise Physiology 4 cr
PTOT 620 Clinical Procedures 2 cr
PTOT 640 Clinical Procedures Lab 1 cr
PTOT 621 Manual Evaluation and Treatment 2 cr
PTOT 641 Manual Evaluation and Treatment Lab 1 cr
PTOT 618 Practicum 1 cr
Total 20 crSummer - Semester 3
PTOT 514 Research Methodology 4 cr
PTOT 608 Pharmacology for Physical and Occupational Therapists 3 cr
PTOT 631 Clinical Affiliation I 2 cr
Total 9 crFall - Semester 4
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 618 Practicum 1 cr
PTOT 622 Musculo-Skeletal System Management 4 cr
PTOT 642L Musculo-Skeletal System Management Lab 1 cr
PTOT 624 Cardiac and Pulmonary System Management 5 cr
PTOT 632 Clinical Affiliation II 2 cr
Total 14 crSpring - Semester 5
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 619 Practicum 1 cr
PTOT 626 Neurological Systems Management 5 cr
PTOT 646L Neurological Systems Mgmt Lab 1 cr
PTOT 715 Resource Management 4 cr
Total 12 crSummer - Semester 6
PTOT 733 Clinical Affiliation III 4 cr
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
Total 5 crFall - Semester 7
Oral & Comprehensive Exams
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 619 Practicum 1 cr
PTOT 725 Multi-Systems Management 4 cr
PTOT 727 Geriatric Management 1 cr
PTOT 728 Lifespan Development 4 cr
Total 12 crSpring - Semester 8
PTOT 734 Clinical Affiliation IV 4 cr
PTOT 735 Clinical Externship 4 cr
PTOT 648 Graduate Special Topics 1 cr
Total 9 cr
TOTAL CREDITS 100 cr
*Minor curriculum changes and progression alteration may occur without notice in line with accreditation standards.Degree and Licensure Requirements
Students receiving the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy must satisfactorily complete all courses in the curriculum, prepare and present study papers on a regular basis, prepare and present a professional project, attend and successfully complete all clinical affiliations, and satisfactorily pass comprehensive oral and written departmental examinations. For state licensure, students must have met the degree requirements and pass the National Board Examinations for Physical Therapy.
NOTE: Admitted students should be aware that some required external clinical rotation sites will require criminal background and drug checks. In addition, students who have a record of criminal activity may have difficulty procuring a license to practice in some states after completing the program.
Grade Requirements
The Graduate School and the Department of Physical Therapy requires that an overall GPA of 3.0 be maintained in all graduate course work and all clinical affiliations must be completed with an S (satisfactory) grade. In addition, the Department of Physical Therapy will terminate the graduate program of any student who has received grades of “B- or lower” in more than 6 credits or a maximum of two program courses. Students should consult specific departmental grading policies for specific information.
Transitional DPT Program Transfer Option
The Department offers a concise sequence of web-based courses leading to the DPT degree for those physical therapy practitioners holding an entry-level credential and completed graduate-level degree. The sequence of courses emphasizes clinical decision making, evidence-based practice, advanced practice in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and multi-systems management. The sequence of courses is completed with development of several case presentations based upon the clinical practice environment of the student. The program provides a unique blend of distance learning, independent investigation, and clinical case study development and presentation. Admission to this transfer degree format is based on previous graduate work in physical therapy and/or related areas, admission to the graduate program, and clinical experience. Interested clinicians should contact the department for further information.
Master of Occupational Therapy
Goals of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program
• Instill the meaning and use of occupation from the perspectives of science and personal experience
- educate and train students in foundational knowledge to understand occupation, self, and science
- provide opportunities and tools for reflection on the meaning and purpose of occupation
- educate students to prescribe and apply occupation to enhance performance outcomes
- provide students the opportunity to conduct basic and clinical research that is beneficial to the consumer and advances the profession of occupational therapy• Understand and value the powerful nature of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and its impact on occupational performance
- educate students in the worth and the autonomy of the individual and caregivers
- enable students to value the individual's choices in occupation leading toward improved health and quality of life
- respect life experience and its influence on occupation
- educate students to trust the individual's capability to grow and reach his/her optimal occupational performance goals• Prepare students to lead and develop occupation-based practice in diverse settings including environmental management, rural health, and the community
- encourage students to value and understand how the environment enhances occupational performance
- teach students the skills to promote home and community as a natural environment for occupation-based practice
- facilitate professional collaboration among students, faculty and practitioners in the rural community for the benefit of the citizens of Idaho and the intermountain regionThe graduate entry level program in Occupational Therapy is a professional entry level program preparing students for licensure to practice as occupational therapists. The following information provides the specific requirements for applying to the ISU Occupational Therapy (OT) Program.
Occupational therapy is a profession that uses occupation to promote well-being and health among people of all ages and abilities. Occupations are goal-directed, meaningful pursuits that occupy a person's time each day. Occupations include work and productive activities, self care or care of others, and leisure/recreational activities. Occupational therapists adapt the environment, tasks, or techniques to meet individual needs while helping each client develop new skills necessary to function productively. Occupational therapists view every aspect of a client's life as important to his/her health.Occupational therapy seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals who are at risk for physical, cognitive, mental or psychosocial impairments. Demand for occupational therapy will increase to address the needs of a growing population of aging adults, children with developmental disabilities and those who struggle with traumatic injuries and illness. When one experiences physical or mental illness or injury, it is the job of the occupational therapist to help the individual return to work, family roles and satisfying life.
The curative nature of occupational therapy is extremely broad and requires individuals with an interest in the complexity of humanity and occupations. One also needs an ability to think critically and creatively and be able to address occupational performance problems resulting from disease, trauma and mental illness. To be well prepared, a student must enter the profession with a foundation in the liberal arts, biological, physical, and social sciences.
Admission into the Occupational Therapy Program
Students can be admitted into the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program through the normal Graduate School admission procedures. They must also meet the prescribed prerequisite course requirements. Students may also have the option of early pre-professional entry into the program through the established guidelines of the Bachelors of University Studies (BUS) program. The BUS is an interdisciplinary degree designed for students whose career and educational goals are not met by traditional degrees offered at Idaho State University.
During the first three years, the student develops a course of study that will meet the student's interests, University degree requirements and Occupational Therapy Program prerequisites admission requirements. The student can apply to the BUS program during his/her junior year. With successful completion of the first professional year in the OT program, the student will receive a Bachelor of University Studies and will continue directly into the MOT program over the next two years. The combination of the BUS degree with the MOT degree program creates a seamless entry into the occupational therapy profession, ensuring that all prerequisites in social, physical and biological sciences are completed in a timely manner. For further information on the BUS and Occupational Therapy program, contact the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy at (208)282-4095.
Program Accreditation
The ISU Master of Occupational Therapy Program received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in December 2000. ACOTE can be contacted at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220 or by telephone at (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. In addition, the OT program requires that all occupational therapy students complete Level II Fieldwork within 12 months following the completion of academic component of the program.
Graduation Requirements:
Students receiving the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree must satisfactorily complete all courses in the curriculum with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, prepare and present academic study papers on a regular basis, prepare and present a professional project or case study, successfully complete all Fieldwork I and II clinical affiliations, and satisfactorily pass both oral and written comprehensive examinations.
Once the student has completed the degree requirements, they are eligible to sit for the NBCOT Certification Examination. Students are required to complete Level II Fieldwork within 12 months of completing the academic component of the program. Students convicted of a felony may not be able to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
NOTE: Admitted students should be aware that some required external clinical rotation sites will require criminal background and drug checks. In addition, students who have a record of criminal activity may have difficulty procuring a license to practice in some states after completing the program.
Requirements for Admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy Program
Curriculum
The curriculum is 3 years in duration and includes 4 clinical affiliations. There are 6 semesters and 2 full-time summer sessions encompassing a total of at least 83 credits. Please contact the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy for additional information regarding clinical affiliations.
Master of Occupational Therapy Curriculum
Fall I- Semester 1
BIOL g574 Human Anatomy 5 cr
BIOL g586 Human Systemic Physiology 5 cr
PTOT g512 Professional Communication 3 cr
PTOT g513 Occupational Therapy Profession 3 cr
Total 16 crSpring I- Semester 2
PTOT g501 Clinical Kinesiology & Biomechanics 4 cr
PTOT g502 Clinical Neuroscience 5 cr
PTOT g521 Self-Exploration in OT 3 cr
PTOT g522 Occupational Performance 3 cr
PTOT g542 Occupational Performance Lab 1 cr
Total 16 crSummer I - Semester 3
PTOT 514 Research Methodology 4 cr
PTOT 531 Clinical Affiliation I (6 weeks) 1 cr
Total 5 crFall II- Semester 4
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 532 Clinical Affiliation II (2 weeks) 1 cr
PTOT 525 Psychosocial Function in OT 3 cr
PTOT 545 Psychosocial Function in OT Lab 1 cr
PTOT 524 Physical Function in OT 4 cr
PTOT 544 Physical Function in OT Lab 1 cr
Total 11 crSpring II- Semester 5
PTOT 515 Service Delivery of OT 4 cr
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 518 Practicum 1 cr
PTOT 523 Therapeutic Use of Self 2 cr
PTOT 526 Neurological Function in OT 5 cr
PTOT 546 Neurological Function in OT Lab 1 cr
Total 14 crSummer II- Semester 6
PTOT 533 Clinical Affiliation III 6 crFall III- Semester 7
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 528 Occupation Children and Adolescents 4 cr
PTOT 548 Occupation Children and Adolescents Lab 1 cr
PTOT 519 Practicum 1 cr
PTOT 527 OT & Environmental Management 3 cr
PTOT 547 OT & Environmental Management Lab 1 cr
Total 11 crSpring III- Semester 8
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1 cr
PTOT 534 Clinical Affiliation IV 6 cr
PTOT 648 Graduate Special Topics 2 cr
Total 9 cr
TOTAL 88 crPhysical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Graduate Courses
PTOT g501 Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics 4 credits. Analysis of normal and pathological human movement in joints, posture, gait, and the vertebral column. Application of movements to therapeutic interventions is emphasized. PREREQ: BIOL g574.
PTOT g502 Clinical Neuroscience 5 credits. Study of structure and function of the human nervous system at the cellular and systemic levels. Specific application to clinical management of neurological problems and pathology. PREREQ: BIOL g574, BIOL g586.
PTOT g512 Professional Communication 3 credits. Introduction to standard forms of professional communication within physical and occupational therapy and among health care professions. Medical terminology, occupational therapy records, and interdisciplinary communication will be emphasized.
PTOT g513 Occupational Therapy Profession 3 credits. Historical overview of occupational therapy in health care, education and psychosocial settings. Occupational therapy process, rural human service delivery system, professionalism, ethics, and legal issues will be examined.
PTOT g521 Self-exploration in Occupation 3 credits. Focus on self-exploration in occupation and purposeful activity. Self-evaluation in occupational performance areas, components, and context. The student will complete a self-development plan in occupation.
PTOT g522 Occupational Performance 3 credits. Person/occupation/environment interactions are examined from the perspective of multiple theories and models that analyze typical occupations and address performance dysfunctions. PREREQ: PTOT g513, PTOT g521. COREQ: PTOT g542
PTOT g542 Occupational Performance Laboratory 1 credit. Introduction to and practice using occupation focused evaluation tools and methodologies used in analyzing, evaluating, and categorizing occupational performance. COREQ: PTOT g522.
PTOT 514 Research Methodology 4 credits. Application of principles of research design in the biological, psychological and social sciences. Clinical and laboratory research in occupational and physical therapy are emphasized. Preparation for professional project. PREREQ: STATISTICS, PTOT g513, PTOT g522, PTOT 613.
PTOT 515 Service Delivery of Occupational Therapy 4 credits. Application of theoretical concepts of management to the delivery of occupational therapy services. Development, implementation and outcome evaluation of community-based service delivery systems will be emphasized. PREREQ: PTOT g522, PTOT 532.
PTOT 518 Practicum 1-3 credits. Clinical experience in the on-campus clinic or in the community under the direction and supervision of faculty. Current issues in management and administration of practice within interdisciplinary teams are discussed. PREREQ: PTOT 532. Graded S/U.
PTOT 519 Practicum 1-3 credits. Advanced experience in the on-campus clinic or community practice under the direction and supervision of faculty. Current issues in management and administration of clinical practice within interdisciplinary teams are discussed. PREREQ: PTOT 533. Graded S/U.
PTOT 523 Therapeutic Use of Self in Occupation 2 credits. Survey of historical and philosophical perspective of the therapeutic relationship and its development and implementation with individuals and groups with psychosocial dysfunction. PREREQ: PTOT g521.
PTOT 524 Physical Function in Occupation Performance 4 credits. The study of theory and application of occupational performance addressing function. Overview of evaluation and treatment of physical and psychosocial function in rehabilitation and orthopedic management. PREREQ: PTOT g501, PTOT g502.
PTOT 525 Psychosocial Function in Occupation 3 credits. Theory, evaluation and intervention techniques in occupational therapy across the lifespan for persons with psychosocial dysfunction in different treatment settings. PREREQ: PTOT g522. COREQ: PTOT 545.
PTOT 526 Neurological Function in Occupation 5 credits. Occupational therapy management of clients with neurological trauma, degenerative disorders, central and peripheral neural and neuromuscular dysfunction. Overview of rehabilitation approach to evaluation and treatment. PREREQ: PTOT g502, PTOT 524. COREQ: PTOT 546.
PTOT 527 Occupation and Environmental Management 3 credits. The study and application of occupational therapy in managing environmental factors that restore function and decrease disability. PREREQ: PTOT g522, PTOT 526. COREQ: PTOT 547
PTOT 528 Occupation with Children and Adolescents 4 credits. Study of occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for children and adolescents who have disabling conditions that cause occupational performance problems. PREREQ: PTOT 526. COREQ: PTOT 548.
PTOT 531 Clinical Affiliation I (Fieldwork I) 1 credit. Fieldwork opportunities to observe occupational performance of persons served by local institutional or community-based health, education, and human service organizations. PREREQ: PTOT g522, PTOT g542. Graded S/U.
PTOT 532 Clinical Affiliation II (Fieldwork I) 1 credit. Fieldwork experiences focusing on evaluation of occupational performance dysfunction and interventions with persons served by local institutional or community-based health, educational, and human service organizations. PREREQ: PTOT 531. Graded S/U.
PTOT 533 Clinical Affiliation III (Fieldwork II) 6 credits. An in-depth clinical fieldwork with clients having physical, psychosocial, neurological, and/or multisystem impairments/disabilities in a facility-based setting such as a hospital or rehabilitation center. PREREQ: PTOT 532. Graded S/U.
PTOT 534 Clinical Affiliation IV (Fieldwork II) 6 credits. An in-depth clinical fieldwork with clients having physical, psychosocial, neurological, educational or health impairments/disabilities in community-based settings. PREREQ: PTOT 533. Graded S/U.
PTOT 544 Physical Function in Occupation Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory exercise designed to apply evaluation and treatment techniques used in physical and psychosocial occupational performance approach. COREQ: PTOT 524.
PTOT 545 Psychosocial Function in Occupation Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory exercise designed to apply evaluation and treatment techniques in the management of psychosocial dysfunction to optimal function. The laboratory develops preclinical competency in psychosocial function across the lifespan. COREQ: PTOT 525.
PTOT 546 Neurological Function in Occupation Laboratory 1 credit. Designed to apply evaluation and treatment techniques to promote adaptation and optimal function. The laboratory serves to develop preclinical competency in the management of neurological disorders. COREQ: PTOT 526.
PTOT 547 Occupation and Environmental Management Laboratory 1 credit. Application of environmental modifications and adaptations within work, self care and recreational environments. Development, implementation and evaluation of environmental modifications to improve occupational performance. COREQ: PTOT 527.
PTOT 548 Occupation with Children and Adolescents Laboratory 1 credit. Laboratory exercise designed to apply evaluation and treatment techniques for children and adolescents specific to occupational performance dysfunction, adaptation and optimal function. COREQ: PTOT 528.
PTOT 605 Clinical Exercise Physiology 4 credits. Study of physiological response to specific exercise regimes in the rehabilitation of various patient types. PREREQ: BIOL 574, BIOL 586.
PTOT 608 Applied Pharmacology for Physical and Occupational Therapists 3 credits. Study of the major drug groups, therapeutic implications and side effects. Musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, connective tissue and nervous system disorders are emphasized. PREREQ: BIOL g574, BIOL g586, PTOT g502
PTOT 613 Physical Therapy Profession 2 credits. Survey of current status of the physical therapy profession in health care systems. Professionalism, ethics, legal issues, validation of practice. Future projections and historical perspective.
PTOT 616 Professional Project 1-2 credits. Individual in-depth study of treatment, administrative or education problem in physical or occupational therapy. Preparation and public presentation of a publishable is required. Repeatable to 6 credits. PREREQ: PTOT 514. Graded S/U.
PTOT 618 Practicum I 1-2 credits. Supervised clinical experience in physical therapy (may be repeated up to four credits). PREREQ: PTOT 621, PTOT 641. Graded S/U.
PTOT 619 Practicum II 1-2 credits. Supervised clinical experience in physical therapy (may be repeated up to four credits). PREREQ: PTOT 618. Graded S/U.
PTOT 620 Clinical Procedures 2 credits. Study and practice of theory and application of basic techniques of patient evaluation, handling, and treatment in physical therapy. COREQ: PTOT 501.
PTOT 621 Manual Evaluation and Treatment 2 credits. Study and practice of theory and application of basic manual techniques of patient evaluation, handling and treatment in physical therapy. PTOT 620
PTOT 622 Musculo-Skeletal System Management I 4 credits. Physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and management of patients with muscle, skeletal, and connective tissue problems. Overview of orthopedic pathology. PREREQ: BIOL 574, BIOL 586, PTOT 621, PTOT 601, PTOT 621. COREQ: PTOT 608
PTOT 623 Physical Agents 3 credits. Study and practice of theory and application of the therapeutic uses of physical agents and electromagnetic energy in physical therapy. PREREQ: PTOT 620, PTOT 640.
PTOT 624 Cardiac and Pulmonary Systems Management 5 credits. Physical therapy management of persons with dysfunction of the cardiac and/or pulmonary systems and related pathologies. Management by other health professional team members. PREREQ: BIOL 586, PTOT 605.
PTOT 626 Neurological Systems Management 5 credits. Physical therapy management of patients with central and peripheral neural and neuromuscular dysfunction. Survey of management by other health professionals. PREREQ: PTOT 502, PTOT 605.
PTOT 631 Clinical Affiliation I 2 credits. Application of physical therapy manual evaluation and treatment skills in acute and rehabilitation settings. PREREQ: BIOL 574, BIOL 586, PTOT 601, PTOT 621. Graded S/U.
PTOT 632 Clinical Affiliation II 2 credits. Clinical management practicum related to orthopedics, sports medicine, and/or cardiopulmonary problems. PREREQ: PTOT 622, PTOT 623, PTPT 624, PTOT 631. Graded S/U.
PTOT 640 Clinical Procedures Lab 1 credit. Laboratory exercises designed to practice and enhance overall skills in the initial evaluation and treatment of patients. COREQ: PTOT 620.
PTOT 641 Manual Evaluation and Treatment Lab 1 credit. Laboratory exercises designed to introduce basic theoretic and applied concepts and skills of patient handling, evaluation and modalities. COREQ: PTOT 621.
PTOT 642 Musculo-Skeletal System Management Lab 1 credit. Designed to develop preclinical competency in the evaluation, treatment, and management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis on the trunk and lower extremities. COREQ: PTOT 622.
PTOT 643 Physical Agents Laboratory 1 credit. Designed to develop clinical competence in the use of physical agents in the treatment of patients with specific pathologies. PREREQ: PTOT 620, PTOT 640. COREQ: PTOT 623
PTOT 646 Neurological Systems Management Lab 1 credit. Designed to develop preclinical competency in the evaluation, treatment, and management of the patient with neurological disorders including stroke, spinal cord injury, degenerative disease. COREQ: PTOT 626.
PTOT 648 Graduate Special Topics 1-3 credits. Individual or group critical analysis and study of a specific area of physical therapy patient management, administration, or research. PREREQ: 2ND-YEAR STUDENTS, AND/OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.
PTOT 681 Theories and Resources to Guide Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy 3 credits. Study and application of applying evidence in physical therapy practice. The Guide to PT Practice, Physical Therapy differential diagnosis, and legal and ethical considerations will be addressed.
PTOT 682 Promoting Behavioral Change in Physical Therapist Practice 2 credits. Study of the theories of learning, compliance, and behavior modification as related to the application of prevention and wellness in physical therapy practice. PREREQ: PTOT 681.
PTOT 693 Contemporary Musculoskeletal System Management for Physical Therapists 2 credits. Applying evidence and elements of accepted practice to PT management of patients across the lifespan with musculoskeletal diagnoses. PREREQ: PTOT 682.
PTOT 694 Contemporary Cardiopulmonary System Management for Physical Therapists 2 credits. Applying evidence and elements of accepted practice to PT management of patients across the lifespan with cardiac and/or pulmonary diagnoses. PREREQ: PTOT 693.
PTOT 695 Contemporary Neurological System Management for Physical Therapists 2 credits. Applying evidence and elements of accepted practice to PT management of patients across the lifespan with neurological diagnoses. PREREQ: PTOT 694.
PTOT 696 Patient Case Seminar 2 credits. Selection and development of a patient case with which the student has worked to demonstrate application of evidence and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice to Physical Therapy practice. PREREQ: PTOT 695. Graded S/U.
PTOT 701 Contemporary Multiple System Management for Physical Therapists 2 credits. Applying evidence and accepted clinical practice to PT management of patients across the lifespan with diagnoses affecting multiple systems. PREREQ: PTOT 696.
PTOT 705 Clinical Case Management 3 credits. Advisor guided development and completion of a patient case study demonstrating the application of evidence for PT examination, diagnoses, medical managment, treatment and discharge. Oral presentation required. PREREQ: PTOT 701. Graded S/U.
PTOT 715 Physical Therapy Resource Management 4 credits. Application of business and health care administration principles to the practice of physical therapy; resource management strategies with emphasis on rural health care delivery. PREREQ: PTOT 612, PTOT 613, PTOT 621, PTOT 632.
PTOT 725 Multi-Systems Management 4 credits. Physical therapy management of persons with problems affecting multiple systems; burns, wounds, amputations, neoplasms, metabolic disorders. PREREQ: PTOT 621, PTOT 622, PTOT 623, PTOT 624.
PTOT 727 Geriatric Management 1 credit. Examination, evaluation and treatment of the elderly population with emphasis on the management of normal and pathological conditions. PREREQ: PTOT 626, PTOT 646. COREQ: PTOT 728.
PTOT 728 Lifespan Development 4 credits. Normal and abnormal development of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary systems; cognitive/perceptual and psychosocial behavior associated with life through adolescence. Evaluation, program planning and treatment strategies are introduced. PREREQ: BIOL 574, BIOL 586.
PTOT 733 Clinical Affiliation III 4 credits. Clinical management practicum related to patients with orthopedic, neurological, and multisystem problems. PREREQ: PTOT 615, PTOT 626/PTOT 646, AND PTOT 632. Graded S/U.
PTOT 734 Clinical Affiliation IV 4 credits. Clinical management practicum related to patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, and multisystem problems. PREREQ: PTOT 633. Graded S/U.
PTOT 735 Clinical Externship 4 credits. Clinical management experiences related to patient care, administration, or research in a variety of practice environments. PREREQ: PTOT 734. Graded S/U.
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Chair and Program Director Schroeder
Medical Director D'Souza
Assistant Professors: Bunnage, Martin, Phelps, WhitakerOutcome Objectives:
Graduates of the ISU PA Program will, using appropriate evidence-based principles, achieve the following objectives:
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Physician Assistants (PAs) are academically and clinically prepared to provide healthcare services, including the diagnosis and treatment of disease, with the direction and supervision of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy. The physician-PA team relationship is fundamental to the PA profession and enhances the delivery of high quality health care. PAs make clinical decisions and provide a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and health maintenance services. The clinical role of PAs includes primary and specialty care in all medical and surgical practice settings. PA practice is centered on patient care and may include educational, research, and administrative activities.
The role of the PA demands intelligence, sound judgment, intellectual honesty, appropriate interpersonal skills, and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. An attitude of respect for self and others, adherence to the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient's welfare are essential attributes of the graduate PA.
The Program
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Idaho State University awards the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree and a PA certificate upon successful completion of its 24-month graduate curriculum. A new class of students is enrolled each fall semester. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of Physician Assistants, Inc. (ARC-PA). Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCCPA's Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
The Mission
The mission of the Idaho State University master's-level Physician Assistant program is to:
Curriculum - Provide a quality graduate medical education that emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving, is technologically enhanced, research oriented, and evidence-based, with strength in both the basic and clinical medical sciences.
Students - Seek a culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse student body which will demonstrate the finest attributes of professional health care practitioners, including intellectual curiosity, insight, maturity, ethical behavior, critical thinking, empathy, strong interpersonal skills, a service orientation, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, research and livelong learning.
Faculty - Employ, develop and maintain outstanding faculty who are appropriate in expertise and number to the needs of the program, represent the diversity of the nation, are student-centered and committed to the educational needs of the students as well as excellence in teaching, scholarly research, service, and continuing clinical competence.
Affiliations - Establish and maintain, for the educational benefit of program students, clinical, education, and other relationships with the medical community and other individuals and organizations that seek to enhance health care to rural and other medically underserved populations of the State, region, and beyond.
Service - Nurture in students a sensitivity to the needs of others and a desire and willingness to provide service of the highest quality, in the most caring manner, to all people, especially to those individuals and groups that are medically underserved, regardless of biological, social, political, economic, religious, or other status.
General Requirements
Required Prerequisite Courses
To be considered for admission, the applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in upper-division course work, and a minimum 3.0 for the following required prerequisite courses.
All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited institute of higher learning in the United States.
Courses 10 years or older are not accepted as prerequisite course work.
Exceptions are at the discretion of the Program.
Suggested Courses
• Upper level biology courses such as advanced anatomy, advanced human physiology, immunology, genetics, endocrinology
• Other health-related courses from department such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, health education, gender studiesAdditional considerations for admission include:
• Maturity
• Work and health care experience
• Evidence of the ability to achieve academic success in a rigorous academic program
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively with patients, peers and at a professional level
• Evidence of a desire to practice primary care in Idaho, particularly among the medically underservedApplication Process
EARLY ADMISSIONS
The Admissions Committee will consider applications as soon as a completed CASPA (see below) application and a completed Graduate School application have been received. If all criteria are satisfied, applicants may be accepted before the application deadline. Admission decisions will take place in an ongoing, rolling manner.Required Applications
The ISU Department of Physician Assistant Studies requires two applications. The two applications are the CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants) and the ISU Graduate Studies Application. The deadline for both of these applications is December 31.CASPA Application
The ISU PA Program participates in the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants(CASPA). Applicants must have official transcripts sent to CASPA. Letters of Recommendation must also be sent to CASPA. CASPA requires a fee to be paid at the time of application.Note: The CASPA application is a separate application from the ISU Graduate School application. Go to www.caspaonline.org for the application and more information about the application process and fees.
ISU Graduate Studies Application
Idaho State University requires applicants to apply to the Graduate School. Applicants must have GRE scores AND official transcripts sent to the Office of Graduate Studies. The Office of Graduate Studies requires a fee to be paid at the time of application.Note: The Graduate School application is a separate application from the CASPA application. Go to www.isu.edu/graduate for the application and more information about the application process.
Curriculum
The graduate curriculum is 24 months in length, divided into 12 months of didactic and 12 months of clinical education. Each class progresses through the curriculum as a cohort. There is no part-time option.
The didactic curriculum is comprised of foundation courses in the fall semester, followed by modules in the spring semester and summer session that provide an immersion experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases commonly encountered in primary care medicine.
Technical Standards
Students are required to attend and participate in all program courses, clinical experiences, and other academic activities. Physical examination instruction requires mastery of the examination of the entire human body in all age groups.
A complete list of technical standards covering essential capacities for observation, communication, sensory and motor function, intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative abilities, behavioral and social attributes, and other student performance requirements is available from the program.
Course Sequence
Didactic Year
Fall Semester
BIOL g529 Regional Anatomy and Histology 4 cr
BIOL g563 Human Pathophysiology 4 cr
BIOL g564 Lectures in Human Physiology 4 cr
PAS 601 Intro to Physician Assistant 2 cr
PAS 602 Research Methods 2 cr
PAS 603 Clinical Assessment 3 cr
PAS 604 Pharmacology 1 cr
Total Credits 20 crSpring Semester
PAS 630 Allergy/Immunology Module 1 cr
PAS 631 Infectious Disease Module 2 cr
PAS 632 Hematology/Oncology Module 1 cr
PAS 633 Endrocrinology Module 1 cr
PAS 634 Renal Module 1 cr
PAS 635 Pulmonary Module 2 cr
PAS 636 Cardiology Module 2 cr
PAS 637 Gastroenterology Module 1 cr
PAS 638 ENT Module 1 cr
PAS 640 Rheumatology Module 1 cr
PAS 641 Orthopedics Module 1 cr
PAS 642 Psychiatry Module 1 cr
PAS 645 Ophthalmology Module 1 cr
Total Credits 16 crSummer Semester
PAS 639 Dermatology Module 1 cr
PAS 641 Orthopedics Module 1 cr
PAS 646 Neurology Module 2 cr
PAS 647 Human Sexuality Module 1 cr
PAS 648 Women's Health Module 1 cr
PAS 649 Men's Health/Urology Module 1 cr
PAS 650 Obstetrics/Perinatology Module 1 cr
PAS 651 Pediatrics Module 2 cr
PAS 652 Geriatrics Module 1 cr
PAS 653 Surgery Module 2 cr
PAS 654 Emergency Medicine Module 2 cr
PAS 655 Occupational Medicine Module 1 cr
PAS 656 Alternative Medicine Module 1 cr
Total Credits 16 cr
Clinical Year
Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters
PAS 660 Clinical Rotation I 12 cr
Supervised clinical practicum in primary care and/or specialty care in medical practice settingsPAS 661 Clinical Rotation II 12 cr
Supervised clinical practicum in primary care and/or specialty care in medical settingsPAS 662 Clinical Rotation III 10 cr
Supervised clinical practicum in primary care and/or specialty care in medical practice settingsPAS 663 Masters Project in Physician Assistant Studies 2 cr
An evidence-based medical case study, completed under the direction of the program faculty. A written report and or explication of the case study is required.Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Courses
PAS 601 Introduction to Physician Assistant 2.0 credits. Provides an introduction to the physician assistant profession, health promotion/disease prevention, medical ethics, medical imaging, laboratory medicine, and medical decision-making.
PAS 602 Research Methods 2.0 credits. Emphasizes techniques in research design, data measurement and interpretation, and evidence-based medicine (EBM), including critical analysis of the medical literature, meta-analysis of clinical research, and application of EBM to patient care.
PAS 603 Clinical Assessment 3.0 credits. Provides an introduction to medical interviewing and techniques for performing and recording a complete medical history and physical examination.
PAS 604 Pharmacology 1.0 credit. An introduction to foundational concepts of therapeutic pharmacology, with emphasis on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
PAS 630 - 656 Module Course Description. Credit varies for each module. Lectures, laboratory practicum, problem-based learning, small group discussions, research methods, evidence-based medicine, and service learning are integrated to provide an immersion experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases commonly encountered in primary care medicine. Modules have the following content areas which are tailored to the specific module:
Clinical Anatomy
Therapeutics
Clinical Physiology
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Pathophysiology
Case-Based Learning
Physical Diagnosis
PA Role and Issues
Diagnostic Procedures
Ethics and Law
Laboratory Medicine
Research/Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Medicine
Service LearningPAS 660 Clinical Rotation I 12 credits. Supervised clinical practicum in primary care and/or specialty medical practice settings. PREREQ: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALL PAS DIDACTIC YEAR REQUIREMENTS.
PAS 661 Clinical Rotation II 12 credits. Supervised clinical practicum in primary care and/or specialty medical practice settings. PREREQ: PAS 660.
PAS 662 Clinical Rotation III 10 credits. Supervised clinical practicum in primary care and/or specialty medical practice settings. PREREQ: PAS 661.
PAS 663 Masters Project in PAS 2 credits. An evidence-based medical case study, completed under the direction of program faculty. A written report and oral explication of the case study are required. Graded S/U.
PAS 689 Graduate Special Topics 1-4 credits. Special topics in specific areas of physician assistant studies which may include didactic and/or clinical studies. May be repeated up to 8 credits.
Family Practice Residency Program
The Idaho State University Family Practice Residency is a postgraduate training program for physicians who have an M.D. or D.O. degree. The program has affiliations with the medical schools of the University of Utah and the University of Washington and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Family Medicine Clinic, located on the ISU campus, is the outpatient training site with hospital rotations at Bannock Regional Medical Center and Pocatello Regional Medical Center. The Residency will accept five residents per year into its three-year program.
The program is geared to produce well trained Family Physicians to practice in rural Idaho. The curriculum includes family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency medicine, community medicine, behavioral science, rural medicine, orthopedics and other subspecialities. The program is designed to support each individual resident’s personal as well as professional growth.
For more information, please contact:
Family Practice Residency Program
465 Memorial Drive
Idaho State University
Campus Box 8357
Pocatello, Idaho 83209
(208) 282-4508Curriculum Overview
First Year
12 weeks Internal Medicine
12 weeks Pediatrics (Inpatient)
12 weeks Obstetrics
8 weeks General Surgery
4 weeks Emergency Medicine
2 weeks Family Practice CenterSecond Year
12 weeks Internal Medicine
8 weeks Pediatric (Outpatient)
4 weeks Geriatrics
4 weeks Gynecology
8 weeks Rural Rotations
8 weeks Emergency Medicine
2 weeks Community Medicine
2 weeks Psychology
4 weeks ElectivesThird Year
16 weeks Internal Medicine (Chief Resident)
2 weeks ENT
2 weeks Urology
2 weeks Ophthalmology
2 weeks Dermatology
6 weeks Orthopedics
2 weeks Sports Medicine
4 weeks Rural Rotations
2 weeks Research
12 weeks Electives
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