College of Health Professions

Department of Counseling

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 Education, Educational Specialist, and Master of Counseling. Majors are available in Counselor Education and Counseling (Ed.D.); Counseling (Ed.S.); Mental Health Counseling (M.Coun.); School Counseling (M.Coun.); and Student Affairs and College Counseling (M.Coun.).

Accreditation

The programs for preparation of school counselors are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (2002) and NASDTEC (2002).

The Master of Counseling and Doctor of Education counselor education programs are approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs through June 30, 2002.

Departmental Dismissal Policies

Dismissal of a masters student will be subject to the following:

1. Dismissal criteria established by the Graduate School.

 
2. Students are dismissed from the program if any one of the following conditions exist:

 
1. students earn three "C" grades in graduate study

 
2. OR six credits of "C"

 
3. OR below a 3.0 GPA

 
4. OR a "C" or lower in COUN 621, Counseling Ethics or COUN 696, Prepracticum Counseling Techniques

 
3. All degree-seeking students in the Department of Counseling are evaluated on an annual basis by all of 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. Students receiving a mid-term grade of "C" or lower in COUN 621 or COUN 696 will be placed on probationary status.

 
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

Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Counseling

Recipients of the Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Counseling must have demonstrated the ability to provide individual and group counseling, supervision and training of counselors, and testing and research/evaluation consistent with the requirements of their work setting. The graduates are prepared to be counselor educators and counselors, but also function as supervisors in university, mental health, and family counseling centers.

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. 1. a masters degree from a CACREP accredited program and be licensed as a counselor in Idaho or a state with comparable requirements

 
OR
 
a masters degree in counseling and be a Nationally Certified Counselor and apply for an Idaho Counseling License upon admission to the doctoral program
 
OR
 
a masters degree in counseling, one year of full time post masters 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 résumé.

 
4. a one-page statement of post doctoral career objectives.

 
5. submitted three (3) letters of recommendation.

 
6. completed an interview by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee.

 

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 Degree 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. Completed specialization areas in both core and major areas.

 
3. A dissertation proposal

 

Comprehensive Examination

After the doctoral student has been admitted to degree candidacy and at least one semester before graduation, each student must pass a comprehensive examination. The examination will address information in the coursework required in the doctoral program, counselor educational professional issues, and specific areas identified by the candidate's committee.

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 bachelors degree, each candidate must complete the equivalent of ten semesters of graduate study including the masters 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. All post masters degree course work applied toward the doctoral degree must be completed within a period of ten years.

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	3 cr
COUN 702	Advanced Research and Experimental Design	3 cr
COUN 705	Instructional Theory for Counselor Educators	2 cr
COUN 710	Practicum in College Teaching	2 cr
COUN 712	Advanced Psychological Testing and Assessment	2 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	Doctoral Seminar (Counseling (Ed.S.); Counseling (Ed.S.); may be repeated up to 4 credits)	1 cr
COUN 848	Doctoral Practicum in Counseling	3-6 cr
COUN 849	Doctoral Internship	1-18 cr
COUN 850	Dissertation	1-12 cr

 

An advanced testing course

Suggested Electives
 

COUN 723	Advanced Vocational Theory	3 cr
COUN 758	Independent Problems	1-4 cr
COUN 775	Advanced Practicum in Group Counseling	2 cr

 

Educational Specialist Degree

Education Specialist in Counseling

Admission to Ed.S. Study

The applicant must hold a masters degree in counseling, submit three (3) letters of recommendation, and be interviewed by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee.

Admission to Ed.S. Candidacy

1. The applicant must hold a master's degree in counseling from a CACREP accredited school counseling program or equivalent CACREP course work.

 
2. Submission of graduate school forms and application fees.

 
3. Submission of departmental supplemental application form and application fee by specified application date. Submission of graduate school application form and application fee.

 
4. Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation; two (2) letters must be from Department of Counseling faculty who agree to serve on the graduate committee.

 
5. Minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a school counselor (post masters). Currently employed as a certified school counselor.

 
6. Recommended for admission by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee.

 

The student must complete a minimum of 64 credit hours of course work (including the masters degree) and a case study. All post-masters degree course work must be taken from courses offered by the Department of Counseling and be approved in advance by the Department of Counseling faculty. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (B) 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-masters degree Ed.S. level, all course work must be in Counseling-related areas and must include:
 

COUN 641	Elementary School Counseling	1 cr
COUN 642	Secondary School Counseling	1 cr
COUN 691	Supervision of Counselors	1 cr
COUN 694	Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs	3 cr
COUN 759	Ed.S. Internship (school counseling setting)	3-9 cr
Counseling Electives		3 cr

 

Educational 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-masters degree course to be applied toward the degree.

Masters Degree

1. 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. Grade point average of 3.0 or above in upper division undergraduate coursework. (Applicants who have previously completed other master's degrees will be evaluated on a case by case basis.)

 
3. Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test scores in the 35th percentile or above.

 
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who have knowledge of the applicant's academic capabilities, work performance, professional potential, and character.

 
5. Submission of Graduate School forms and application fee.

 
6. Submission of departmental application form and application fee.

 
7. Reading and signing the Department of Counseling Conditions for Admission and Retention form.

 
8. Selected applicants will be interviewed by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee as part of the admissions procedure.

 

Application forms will be mailed only from August 1 - January 1. Applications are accepted from until February 15. Selection of candidates for on-campus interviews will be announced by March 1. Notification of successful candidates for admissions and alternates will be announced by April 1. A maximum of 25-30 students are admitted to the 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 the 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 Graduate Studies.

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 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 620, 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 Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or Student Affairs and College Counseling

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 bachelors degree. For the School Counseling and Student Affairs and College Counseling majors, a minimum of 48 semester hours must be completed in the Core and Major Course Requirements. For the Mental Health Counseling major, a minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed in the Core and Major Course Requirements.

Core Course Requirements
 

COUN 610	Statistical Assessment	3 cr
COUN 611	Research and Evaluation	2 cr
COUN 612	Psychological Testing for Counselors	2 cr
COUN 620	Masters Seminar in Counseling	1 cr
COUN 621	Counseling Ethics	1 cr
COUN 622	Developmental Theories for Counselors	1 cr
COUN 623	Lifestyle and Career Development	2 cr
COUN 624	Cultural Counseling	2 cr
COUN 625	Consulting for Counselors	1 cr
COUN 627	Theories of Counseling	3 cr
COUN 676	Small Group Activity	1 cr
COUN 677	Group Counseling Techniques	3 cr
COUN 696	Prepracticum Counseling Techniques	3 cr

 

Major Course Requirements:

Major in Mental Health Counseling
 

COUN 670	Theories of Couples Counseling	2 cr
COUN 674	Theories of Family Counseling	3 cr
COUN 690	Mental Health Counseling	3 cr
COUN 694	Psychodiagnosis and Psychotropic Drugs	3 cr
COUN 697	Practicum in Counseling (mental health setting)	3 cr
COUN 698	Advanced Practicum in Counseling (mental health setting)	3 cr
COUN 699	Internship in Counseling (mental health setting)	14 cr

 

Major in School Counseling
 

COUN 640	School Counseling Services	2 cr
COUN 641	Elementary School Counseling	1 cr
OR
COUN 642	Secondary School Counseling	1 cr
COUN 644	Counseling for Special Needs	1 cr
COUN 674	Theories of Family Counseling	3 cr
COUN 697	Practicum in Counseling (school setting)	3 cr
COUN 698	Advanced Practicum in Counseling (school setting)	3 cr
COUN 699	Internship in Counseling (school setting)	9 cr

 

Major in Student Affairs and College Counseling
 

COUN 680	Development of Student Affairs Practice	1 cr
COUN 681	Student Services and College Counseling	2 cr
COUN 682	Student Development and the College Environment	2 cr
COUN 683	The Administration of Student Affairs Practice	1 cr
COUN 697	Practicum in Counseling (student affairs site)	3 cr
COUN 699	Internship in Counseling (students affairs site)	12 cr

 

Requirements for the Idaho Counseling License

The Idaho Counseling License requirements include: 1) Masters degree in a counseling major (any one of the three 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).

Family Centered Practice Certificate Program

Prospective candidates must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

 
2. Apply for admission to graduate study according to the Graduate School admission requirements for degree-seeking students.

 
3. Upon admission by the Family Centered Practice Committee established for the program, seek an advisor as soon as possible.

 
4. Plan a program of work with the advisor for the certificate and submit the program of work for approval to the Family Centered Practice Committee.

 

1. A minimum of 15 semester credits at the graduate level.

 
2. All students must take the following courses: COUN 600 Advanced Family Systems Theory, 3 credits COUN 601 Family Assessment I, 3 credits COUN 604 Family Assessment II, 3 credits

 
3. An additional 6 credits must be taken from relevant graduate level courses in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or other appropriate disciplines or from the following courses: COUN 606 Family Violence, 2 credits COUN 607 The Family and Mental Illness, 2 credits COUN 608 The Family and Chemical Dependency, 2 credits COUN 609 The Family and the Aged, 2 credits

 
4. All course work must be completed within a six-year period.

 
5. The candidate must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0.

 

Counseling Graduate Courses

COUN 450 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 484 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 485 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 491 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 494 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 600 Advanced Family Systems Theory 3 credits. Advanced theoretical foundation for development of a family systems approach to family-based services.

COUN 601 Family Assessment I 3 credits. Assessment strategies which lead to the treatment of dysfunctional families. Interdisciplinary coverage of need and purpose of family centered therapy, basics of assessment and data collection processes.

COUN 604 Family Assessment II 3 credits. Presentation of specific family assessment instruments such as levels of family functioning scale, circumplex model, Beavers system model and family environment scale. PREREQ: PSYC 601 OR COUN 601.

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 610 Statistical Assessment 3 credits. The study of statistical concepts and procedures related to conducting research and evaluating the literature in applied psychological fields.

COUN 611 Research and Evaluation 2 credits. Procedures for designing, interpreting, and presenting professional research. PREREQ: COUN 610 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

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 620 Masters Seminar in Counseling 1 credit. Professional counseling issues and practices including discussions of current literature and accreditation. Graded S/U.

COUN 621 Counseling Ethics 1 credit. Ethical problems in counseling with specific attention given to the American Counseling Association Ethical Standards.

COUN 622 Developmental Theories for Counselors 1 credit. Developmental theories as a basis for understanding counseling theories and client maturation.

COUN 623 Lifestyle and Career Development 2 credits. Career development theories and decision-making models for counselors including career resources and materials.

COUN 624 Cultural Counseling 2 credits. The roles of minority groups, gender, age and other factors influencing adjustment in a pluralistic society.

COUN 625 Consulting for Counselors 1 credit. Basic consulting skills and theories for a variety of settings and organizational structures.

COUN 627 Theories of Counseling 3 credits. The development of selected counseling theories including the history, learning theory, and/or personality theory upon which each is based.

COUN 640 School Counseling Services 2 credits. History, philosophy, recent legislation, 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.

COUN 651 Masters 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 670 Theories of Couples Counseling 2 credits. The study of marriage counseling theories and techniques. PREREQ: COUN 696, COUN 627, COUN 674.

COUN 671 Supervision in Couples Counseling 2 credits. Training and supervision for graduate students while counseling couples. May be repeated to a total of 4 credits. PREREQ: COUN 674, COUN 670 (OR COREQ), AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.

COUN 674 Theories of Family Counseling 3 credits. The study of family counseling theories and techniques. PREREQ OR COREQ: COUN 696.

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. A review of the various types of groups used in counseling today, as well as the theories of group leadership. Will include practical application of counseling skills to group work. PREREQ: COUN 676 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 678 Supervision in Family Education 2 credits. Training and supervision for graduate students working as staff members in the Family Education Center. May be repeated to a total of 4 credits. PREREQ OR COREQ: COUN 674. Graded S/U.

COUN 679 Supervision in Family Counseling 2 credits. Training and supervision for graduate students while counseling with families. PREREQ OR COREQ: COUN 674, COUN 678, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U.

COUN 680 Development of Student Affairs Practice 1 credit. History, philosophy, purpose, and function of student affairs practice in higher education. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 681 Student Services and College Counseling 2 credits. Specific student affairs services including advising, career counseling, placement, financial aid, enrollment planning, residence life, academic support, and student activities. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 682 Student Development and the College Environment 2 credits. Theories, needs analysis, and environmental assessment techniques applicable to traditional and nontraditional students in higher education. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 683 The Administration of Student Affairs Practice 1 credit. Designing, managing, and evaluating student affairs programs, including legal and ethical practice in higher education. PREREQ: 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 3 credits. Orientation of the professional foundation and contextual dimensions of mental health counseling. Topics include roles, functions, identity, and the practice parameters of mental health counseling.

COUN 691 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.

COUN 696 Prepracticum Counseling Techniques 3 credits. The study and practice of counseling techniques including micro-counseling and role-playing. PREREQ: COUN 620, COUN 621, AND COUN 627 (OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT) AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 697 Practicum in Counseling 3-6 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 626 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 698 Advanced Practicum in Counseling 3 credits. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. Each section is limited to 5 students. PREREQ: COUN 697 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 699 Internship in Counseling 1-14 credits. A combination of fifty hours of experience and supervision equals one hour of academic credit. PREREQ: COUN 697 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 701 Advanced Statistics 3 credits. Statistical application appropriate for doctoral research and writing. PREREQ: COUN 610 AND COUN 611 OR EQUIVALENT, AND PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

COUN 702 Advanced Research and Experimental Design 3 credits. Quantitative and qualitative methods of conducting research in doctoral study. PREREQ: COUN 701.

COUN 705 Instructional Theory for Counselor Educators 2 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 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-masters 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 Doctoral Seminar 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.

Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences

Master of Health Education

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.

Course Requirements
 

HE 560	Healthy Lifestyle Management	3 cr
HE 605	Leadership and Administration	3 cr
HE 620	Curriculum and Supervision	3 cr
HE 630	Health Promotion Programs	3 cr
MPH 632	Community Health	3 cr
HE 639	Teaching Strategies in Health	3 cr
MPH 640	Research and Writing in Health	3 cr
	Total	21 cr

 

Thesis Option
 

HE 650	Thesis	6 cr
Approved Electives		3 cr
		Total 30 cr

 

Non-Thesis Option
 

HE 501	Issues in Health and Wellness	6 cr
Approved Electives		6 cr
		Total 33 cr

 

Master of Public Health (MPH)

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 one of the fields of community health education, public health administration, public health nutrition, or medical anthropology.

Core courses focus on the acquisition of requisite public health knowledge and skills in the disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics, health care ethics, health organization and policy, health program planning and evaluation, research methods, and environmental health. Elective options allow the student to focus additional coursework in her/his chosen area of interest.

Admission

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 an accumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper division courses. Applicants who currently hold a graduate degree must submit their transcripts, but the undergraduate GPA requirements will not apply.

 
3. Score an average of at least the 40th percentile when considering both the quantitative and verbal sections of the GRE general test. 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 within the previous two years before being considered for admission (this requirement is not waiverable). Students who are admitted without GRE scores must take the general test the first time it is offered following their admission. Continuation in the program is contingent on the student meeting this requirement.

 
4. Forward two letters of recommendation from individuals (nonrelatives) who are familiar with the applicant's abilities.

 
5. Have at least two years experience working in a health care field.

 

A waiver of ONE of the following may be granted with permission of the MPH faculty, the Dean of the College of Health Professions, and the Dean of the Graduate School: the 3.0 GPA requirement, the GRE average Score (the quantitative score/mathematical requirement is not waiverable), or the years of experience in a health-care field.

New students will only be admitted in the fall semester, and admissions will be limited to fifteen per year. Applications will be reviewed beginning on February 15 of the spring prior to enrollment, and all persons will be notified of their status by May 1. Application materials can be obtained form the following address:

Requirements:

Regardless of the option area selected, students pursuing the MPH degree must complete a minimum of 46 credits of coursework including either a thesis or a project and a one-credit internship in public health practice. Twenty-six of the credits will be taken from core courses; the other twenty credits are chosen from one of the option areas listed below. Students choosing a non-thesis (project) option must complete a comprehensive written examination at the conclusion of their coursework.

Those students wishing to pursue an MPH in nutrition must have met the requirements for a bachelor's degree in nutrition as listed in the ISU undergraduate catalog. Individuals desiring to complete one of the other options will have their transcripts evaluated by the Departmental Graduate Admissions Committee at the time of application to determine if deficiencies exist in their 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.

All students, regardless of option chosen, must maintain a satisfactory record of scholarship. To this end, three grades below a "B" will automatically disqualify a student from the program.

All students must complete the following core courses:
 

HE 520	Health Program Planning	2 cr
HCA 582	Health Services Organizations and Policy	3 cr
PHIL 600	Ethics in Health Care	3 cr
MPH 601	Applications in Epidemiology	2 cr
MPH 602	Introduction to Biostatistics	3 cr
MPH 603	Applications in Biostatistics	2 cr
MPH 606	Environmental Health	2 cr
MPH 620	Health Program Evaluation	2 cr
MPH 640	Research and Writing in Health	3 cr
HE 650	Thesis	3 cr
OR
HE 651	Project	6 cr
HE 655	Internship	1 cr
		Total 26 cr

 

Option Areas:

Community Health Education
 

HE 560	Health Lifestyle Management	3 cr
HCA 573	Health Marketing	2 cr
HE 605	Leadership and Administration	3 cr
MPH 609	Seminar in Public and Community Health	3 cr
HE 630	Health Promotion Programs	3 cr
MPH 632	Community Health	3 cr
HE 639	Teaching Strategies in Health Education	3 cr
Approved Electives
		Total 20 cr

 
 
Public Health Administration
 

POLS 506	Intergovernmental Relations	3 cr
MGT 512	Individual and Organizational Behavior	3 cr
POLS 553	Public Policy Analysis	3 cr
HCA 573	Health Marketing	3 cr
HCA 575	Health Care Law	3 cr
MPH 609	Seminar in Public and Community Health	2 cr
MBA 611	Financial Reporting and Management Accounting	3 cr
Approved Electives
		Total 20 cr

 

Nutrition
 

NTD 520	Nutrition Education Strategies	2 cr
HE 560	Healthy Lifestyle Management	3 cr
NTD 561	Advanced Nutrition	3 cr
NTD 585	Nutritional Biochemistry	3 cr
MPH 609	Seminar in Public and Community Health	3 cr
NTD 622	Maternal, Infant, and Child Nutrition	2 cr
NTD 624	Nutrition and Aging	2 cr
Approved Electives
		Total 20 cr

 

Medical Anthropology
 

SOC 530	Sociology of Health and Illness	3 cr
ANTH 506	American Indian Health Issues	3 cr
ANTH 507	Cross-Cultural Health and Healing	3 cr
ANTH 508	Special Topics in Medical Anthropology	6 cr
ANTH 536	Nutritional Anthropology	3 cr
ANTH 610	Seminar in Medical Anthropology	2 cr
Approved Electives
		Total 20 cr

 

Health Education Graduate Courses

HE g360 Healthy Lifestyle Management 3 credits. Designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the determinants of health behavior. A variety of behavior change constructs are presented as potential strategies for improving the health behaviors of selected populations.

HE g401 Issues in Health and Wellness 1-3 credits. In-depth study of current issues in wellness with particular applicability to health education, curricula and methodology. Typical topics are stress management, gerontology, fitness, sexuality, substance abuse, death and dying (may be repeated to 8 credits).

HE g420 Health Program Planning 2 credits. Focuses on providing a specific framework for planning health promotion/education interventions and helps students organize and apply model for planning community health programs. The PRECEDE/PROCEED model is used as the basic approach.

HE g441 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 g485 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 g491 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 and Administration 3 credits. Development of leadership skills and the dynamics of group process relative to effective interpersonal relationship with special emphasis on health programs and personnel needs.

HE 620 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 650 Thesis 1-6 credits.

HE 651 Masters Project in Health Education 3 credits.

HE 655 Internship 1-3 credits. Administration, supervision and operation of a community health Program. Student works under the direction of graduate faculty member and practicing administrator. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF ADVISOR AND/OR CHAIR.

Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Courses

NTD 420 Nutrition Education Strategies 2 Credits. Study of methods, materials, and evaluation procedures utilized in teaching nutrition to various audiences. Practical experiences are provided for students in effectively educating consumers about nutrition. PREREQ: FCS 139 OR FCS 239.

NTD 439 Sports Nutrition 3 credits. Covers nutrition recommendations for competitive and recreational athletic performance. Rationale for nutrition practices is given through an examination of individual nutrient metabolism. Controversies and misinformation addressed. Cross-listed as FCS g439. PREREQ: FCS 239 SUGGESTED.

NTD 457 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 FCS 457. PREREQ: FCS 104.

NTD 461 Advanced Nutrition 3 credits. Advanced study of nutrition science, including protein, carbohydrate, lipid, vitamin, and mineral metabolism. Introduction to research methodology and professional literature. Cross-listed as FCS g461. PREREQ: FCS 239 AND CHEM 102.

NTD 491-492 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 Introduction to Biostatistics 3 credits. Basic statistical concepts as applied to the health sciences. Topics include probability, point and confidence interval estimation, sensitivity and specificity, odds ratio, hypothesis testing, t-tests, chi square, and correlation.

MPH 603 Applications in Biostatistics 2 credits. Introduces advanced biostatistics utilizing statistical computer software applications and health science databases. Techniques emphasized are: ANOVA, MANOVA, linear regression, logistic regression, and multiple regression with examples from health research. PREREQ: MPH 602.

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 1 credit. Study of topics, trends and challenges within public health. Typical offerings include: grant writing, comprehensive school health, health care reform, violence, health computer applications. May be repeated up to four credits.

MPH 620 Health Program Evaluation 2 credits. Provides students with background in the application of research methods to judge the quality, process, outcome, or impact of health interventions. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies are explored. PREREQ: HE 520.

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

Health Care Administration Graduate Courses

(No Graduate Degrees Offered)

HCA 375 Health Care Law 3 credits. Principles governing application of contemporary law to health care organizations and personnel, standards of care, and liability for breach of care. Examines tort, contact, and statutory law related to health care delivery.

HCA 382 Health Services Organization and Policy 3 credits. U.S. health care organization and delivery and how governmental policy affects it. Emerging trends, vital statistics, the impact of economics and financing, cost containment, and political aspects will be examined.

HCA 383 Epidemiology 3 credits. Patterns of disease in populations, with special emphasis on the control of disease and the ecological forces and changes in social structures that influence the occurrence and distribution of disease.

HCA 473 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.

Department of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

For admission to the Master of Science in nursing program, applicants must be accepted by the Office of Graduate Studies and must have completed application on file in the Department of Nursing. Preference is given to applicants whose completed application forms are in the department by May 1 or December 1 prior to the semester in which they plan to enroll. Deadline for application to the Family Nurse Practitioner option is January 15. Each applicant will be individually reviewed by the Graduate Committee and notified in writing about his/her status in relation to admission to the graduate program.

Applicants whose admission materials are not complete by the deadline dates may be granted conditional admission status by the Office of Graduate Studies. Degree-seeking students may remain in this status only one semester. However, applicants will not be eligible for consideration for traineeship or other financial assistance administered through the Department of Nursing until all materials have been received. Preference is given to Idaho residents. A completed application consists of:

1. Application forms to the Department of Nursing and to the Office of Graduate Studies

 
2. GRE scores

 
3. Transcript of undergraduate work

 
4. Three professional or educational references with specific information regarding the applicant's capacity for graduate study in selected areas, administration, or teaching.

 

1. Descriptive or inferential statistics with a "C" or better.

 
2. Graduation from an NLN accredited bachelor of science nursing program.

 
3. Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate study.

 
4. Minimum of 35th percentile on one of the 3 GRE sections.

 
5. Minimum of one year of work experience preferred.

 
6. Submission of completed application forms to the Office of Graduate Studies and to the Department of Nursing.

 
7. Active Idaho Registered Nurse's license is required for those students enrolled in clinical courses.

 

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" or worse grade in a theory course. A grade of "C" or worse in any practicum course will constitute grounds for dismissal from the graduate program.

 
4. No "D" or "F" grade in any course.

 
5. Removal of incompletes by midterm of the subsequent semester.

 
6. Students may not retake a course to improve their grade.

 
7. Students must have completed a course in statistics with a minimum grade of "C" by the end of the first semester in the program.

 
8. Students must complete the GRE by the end of the first semester in the program.

 

To qualify for graduation from the M.S. program, a student must:

1. Successfully conduct and defend a thesis or a master's project

 
OR
 
2. Successfully pass a written examination and complete six (6) elective credits

 
AND
 
3. Meet Office of Graduate Studies requirements.

 

First Semester (All students)
 

NURS 602	Nursing and the Health Care System	3 cr
NURS 607	Theoretical Foundations in Nursing	3 cr
NURS 608	Theoretical Foundations of Family Nursing	4 cr
ELECTIVE (core cognate)		3 cr
		TOTAL 13 cr

 

Second Semester

Administration Track
 

NURS 610	Research Formulations in Nursing	3 cr
NURS 613	Family Nursing Assessment  (6 contact hours per week practicum)	2 cr
NURS 616	Nursing Administration I	1 cr
NURS 622	Nursing Administration I Practicum  (1 cr. theory; 2 cr. or 6 contact hours practicum)	3 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	2-3 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	2-3 cr
***ELECTIVE		2 cr
		TOTAL 11-12 cr

 
 
Education Track
 

NURS 610	Research Formulations in Nursing	3 cr
NURS 613	Family Nursing Assessment  (6 contact hours per week practicum)	2 cr
NURS 623	Curriculum Development in Nursing	4 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	2-3 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	2-3 cr
***ELECTIVE		2 cr
		TOTAL 11-12 cr

 

 ***Students who choose to write a master's paper (NURS 651) will have a 2 credit elective.

Administration Track
 

NURS 624	Nursing Administration II	3 cr
NURS 626	Nursing Administration II Practicum  (9 contact hours per week)	3 cr
ELECTIVE (functional cognate)		3 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	2-3 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	2-3 cr
		TOTAL 11-12 cr

 
 
Education Track
 

NURS 628	Evaluation in Nursing Education	3 cr
NURS 634	Practicum in Nursing Education  (1 cr. theory; 3 cr. or 9 contact hours per week practicum)	4 cr
ELECTIVE (functional cognate)		3 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	2-3 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	2-3 cr
		TOTAL 11-12 cr

 

Nurse Practitioner Option - Full-Time Curriculum Pattern

First Year, Fall Semester
 

NURS 602	Nursing and the Health Care System	3 cr
NURS 607	Theoretical Foundation in Nursing	3 cr
NURS 608	Theoretical Foundations of Family Nursing	4 cr
		TOTAL 10 cr

 

First Year, Spring Semester
 

NURS 610	Research Formulations in Nursing	3 cr
NURS 611	Advanced Health Assessment and Practicum	4 cr
NURS 612	Rural Community Seminar and Practicum	3 cr
		TOTAL 10 cr

 
 
Second Year, Fall Semester
 

PHAR 645	Pharmacology in Primary Care	3 cr
NURS 614	Adult Primary Nursing I/Chronic Illness	3 cr
NURS 617	Adult Primary Nursing II/Acute Illness	3 cr
NURS 618	Maternal-Child Primary Care	3 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	2 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	2 cr
		TOTAL 14 cr

 

Second Year, Spring Semester
 

NURS 619	Nurse Practitioner Practicum I	5 cr
NURS 620	Nurse Practitioner Practicum II	5 cr
NURS 621	Nurse Practitioner Roles	1 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	3 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	3 cr
		TOTAL 14 cr

 
 
Nurse Practitioner Option— Part-Time Curriculum Pattern

First Year, Fall Semester
 

NURS 602	Nursing and the Health Care System	3 cr
NURS 607	Theoretical Foundation in Nursing	3 cr

 

First Year, Spring Semester
 

NURS 608	Theoretical Foundations of Family Nursing	4 cr
NURS 610	Research Formulations in Nursing	3 cr

 

First Year, Summer Session
 

NURS 611	Advanced Health Assessment and Practicum	4 cr
NURS 612	Rural Community Seminar and Practicum	3 cr

 

Second Year, Fall Semester
 

PHAR 645	Pharmacology in Primary Care	3 cr
NURS 614	Adult Primary Nursing I/Chronic Illness	3 cr

 

Second Year, Spring Semester
 

NURS 617	Adult Primary Nursing II/Acute Illness	3 cr
NURS 618	Maternal-Child Primary Care	3 cr

 

Second Year, Summer Session
 

NURS 650	Thesis	3 cr
	OR
Elective if writing Master's Project		2 cr

 

Third Year, Fall Semester
 

NURS 619	Nurse Practitioner Practicum I	5 cr
NURS 621	Nurse Practitioner Roles	1 cr

 

Third Year, Spring Semester
 

NURS 620	Nurse Practitioner Practicum II	5 cr
NURS 650	Thesis	2 cr
	OR
NURS 651	Master's Project	3 cr

 

Certificate Program

Prospective Candidates must:

1. Possess a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited program and

 
2. meet all requirements for admission to the Master of Science program in the Department of Nursing.

 
3. Apply for admission to graduate study according to the Office of Graduate Studies admission requirements for degree-seeking students.

 
4. Apply for admission to the Master of Science in nursing indicating option to which they wish to be admitted.

 

1. Complete a minimum of 13 credits at the Master's level.

 
2. Meet all progression and graduation criteria for the Master of Science degree in Nursing.

 
3. Complete the following courses: NURS 613, 616, 622, 624, 626, and a 3-credit elective related to the area of focus. (16 credits total)

 

1. Complete a minimum of 13 credits at the Master's level.

 
2. Meet all progression and graduation criteria for the Master of Science degree in Nursing.

 
3. Complete the following courses: NURS 613, 623, 628, 634, and a 3-credit elective related to the area of focus. (15 credits total)

 

1. Completion of a minimum of 30 credits at the Master's level.

 
2. Meet all progression and graduation criteria for the Master of Science degree in Nursing.

 
3. Complete the following courses: NURS 611, 612, 614, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, PHAR 645. (30 credits total)

 

NURS 417 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 g417, SOWK g417, SPA g417.

NURS 602 Nursing and the Health Care System 3 credits. An analysis of the effects of the health care system on individuals, groups, families, and communities. The interactional effects of the health care delivery system and professional nursing practice are studied.

NURS 607 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing 3 credits. Critical examination of the development of a body of nursing knowledge and the generation and application of theory as a practice profession.

NURS 608 Theoretical Foundations of Family Nursing 4 credits. Investigates the evolving body of knowledge of family theory as it relates to advanced nursing practice.

NURS 610 Research Formulations in Nursing 3 credits. Preparation for analyzing and conducting research relevant to nursing practice and basic to the generation of nursing theory. PREREQ: NURS 602, 607, 608, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

NURS 611 Advanced Health Assessment and practicum 4 credits (2 theory, 2 practicum). Builds on basic skills of individual health assessment appropriate to primary care in rural communities. Related assessment skills and laboratory techniques are covered. PREREQ: NURS 602, NURS 607, NURS 608.

NURS 612 Rural Community Seminar I Practicum 3 credits (2 theory, 1 clinical). Characteristics unique to rural communities and their diversity are discussed and assessed. PREREQ: NURS 602, NURS 607, NURS 608.

NURS 613 Family Nursing Assessment 2 credits (6 contact hours per week practicum). Application of current theories to family assessment and intervention by the nurse as an advanced practitioner. PREREQ: ALL CORE CLASSES; CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN NURS 610.

NURS 614 Adult Primary Nursing I/Chronic Illness 3 credits (2 theory, 1 practicum). Chromic illnesses affecting adults and families emphasizing clinical applications, assessment, care and treatment of physical and psychological conditions. PREREQ: NURS 611, NURS 612. COREQ: PHAR 645.

NURS 615 Seminar: Principles of Teaching for the Clinician 1 credit. The essential components in the development of patient education, staff development, and continuing education in nursing are explored. PREREQ: ALL CORE CLASSES; COREQ: NURS 610.

NURS 616 Nursing Administration I 1 credit. Nursing and administration theories relevant to nursing departments in the community, extended care facilities, and acute care settings. PREREQ: ALL CORE CLASSES; COREQ: NURS 610.

NURS 617 Adult Primary Nursing II/Acute Illness 3 credits (2 theory, 1 practicum). Emergent illnesses with limited impact on individuals and families emphasizing clinical application of prevention, intervention, and evaluation. PREREQ: NURS 611, NURS 612. COREQ: NURS 614, PHAR 645.

NURS 618 Maternal-Child Primary Care 3 credits (2 theory, 1 practicum). Women, infants, children, reproductive/sexual health concepts will be discussed with clinical application. PREREQ: NURS 611, NURS 612. COREQ: NURS 614, NURS 617, PHAR 645.

NURS 619 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 5 credits. Theory, research findings, assessment and intervention skills are applied in providing health care to families and individuals in selected clinical settings. PREREQ: NURS 614, NURS 617, NURS 618, PHAR 645.

NURS 620 Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 5 credits. Theory, research findings, assessment and interventions skills are applied in delivering health care to rural families and individuals. PREREQ: NURS 614, NURS 617, NURS 618, PHAR 645. COREQ: NURS 619.

NURS 621 Nurse Practitioner Roles 1 credit. Synthesis of theory, research and practice in rural nursing emphasizing analysis of issues, theory and experiences in advanced nursing. PREREQ: NURS 614, NURS 617, NURS 618, PHAR 645. COREQ: NURS 619.

NURS 622 Nursing Administration I Practicum 3 credits. (1 credit seminar; 2 credits practicum). Application of theoretical content from NURS 616. PREREQ: ALL CORE COURSES. COREQ: NURS 616.

NURS 623 Curriculum Development in Nursing 4 credits. Patterns of curriculum development in nursing, including philosophy, conceptual framework and curriculum design. Instructional design content included. PREREQ: ALL CORE CLASSES; COREQ: NURS 610.

NURS 624 Nursing Administration II 3 credits. Critical analysis of problems in nursing service departments in the community, extended care facilities, and acute care settings. PREREQ: NURS 622.

NURS 626 Nursing Administration II Practicum 3 credits. (9 contact hours). Application of nursing administration concepts to promote quality health care for clients in any setting. PREREQ: ALL CORE COURSES; NURS 616 AND NURS 622. COREQ: NURS 624.

NURS 628 Evaluation in Nursing Education 2 credits. Evaluation of learning in relation to specific objectives and measures is emphasized in this course. PREREQ: NURS 623 AND 625; COREQ: NURS 634.

NURS 634 Seminar and Practicum in Nursing Education 4 credits. Application of educational principles and concepts in the classroom and clinical setting. Includes the opportunity to explore facets of faculty roles. PREREQ: ALL CORE COURSES, NURS 623; COREQ: NURS 628.

NURS 636 Special Problems 1-3 credits. Independent study under faculty guidance. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

NURS 650 Thesis variable and repeatable to 6 credits.

NURS 651 Master's Project 5 credits. Conducted under guidance of a supervising committee.

Department of Physical Therapy

Master of Physical Therapy

Requirements for Admission to the Master of Physical Therapy Program

1. Completion of 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 PT Program of the Fall Semester in year of acceptance.)

 
2. Grade point average of 3.0 or above on the equivalent of the most recent four full-time semesters of academic work. The GPA is calculated from upper division courses only. (A minimum of 30 upper division units must be completed when application is made.)

 
3. Grade point average of 3.0 or above in each prerequisite set of science courses. Please contact the Department of Physical Therapy for clarification.

 
4. Graduate Record Examination total score of at least 1450 and no area under 400 pts.

 
5. At least 80 hours of salaried or voluntary experience in two or more physical therapy practice settings, 40 hours of which must be in acute care (acute hospital setting). Experience must be supervised and documented by licensed physical therapists. This experience must have occurred within the last five years.

 
6. Three letters of recommendation. Two letters must be from licensed physical therapists under whom the student has obtained hours of experience.

 
7. Qualified applicants may be invited for a personal interview with physical therapy admissions committee.

 

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 4 clinical affiliations. There are 6 semesters and 1 full-time summer session encompassing a total of 81 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.

Master of Physical Therapy Curriculum

Fall - Semester 4
 

PT 622	Musculo-Skeletal System Management	5 cr
PT 624	Cardiac and Pulmonary System Management	3 cr
PT 616	Professional Project	1 cr
PT 632	Clinical Affiliation II	2 cr
		Total 11 cr

 

Spring - Semester 5
 

PT 626	Neurological Systems Management	5 cr
PT 646	Neurological Systems Mgmt Lab	1 cr
PT 615	Phys'l Ther Resource Management	4 cr
PT 616	Professional Project	1 cr
PT 618	Practicum I	1 cr
PHAR 318	Basic and Applied Pharmacology	2 cr
		Total 14 cr

 

Fall - Semester 6
 

PT 625	Multi-System Management	4 cr
PT 616	Professional Project	2 cr
PT 648	Graduate Special Topics	1 cr
PT 603	Lifespan Development	5 cr
PT 619	Practicum II	1 cr
		Total 13 cr

 

Spring - Semester 7
 

PT 633	Clinical Affiliation III	3 cr
PT 634	Clinical Affiliation IV	3 cr
		Total 6 cr

 
 
Degree and Licensure Requirements

Students receiving the degree of Master 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 complete all clinical affiliations, and satisfactorily pass an oral and written departmental examination. For state licensure, students must have met the degree requirements and pass the National Board Examinations for Physical Therapy.

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 "C or lower" in more than 6 credits or a maximum of two program courses. Students should consult specific departmental grading policies for specific information.
 
Physical Therapy Graduate Courses

PT 601 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: BIOS 574.

PT 602 Clinical Neuroscience 5 credits. Study of structure and function of the human nervous system at the cellular and systemic levels. Specific application to clinical physical therapy management of neurological problems and pathology. PREREQ: BIOS 574, BIOS 586.

PT 603 Lifespan Development 5 credits. Normal and abnormal development of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary systems; cognitive/perceptual and psycho-social behavior associated with life through adulthood. Evaluation, program planning and treatment strategies are introduced. PREREQ: BIOS 574, BIOS 586.

PT 605 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 credits. Study of physiological response to specific exercise regimes in the rehabilitation of various patient types. PREREQ: BIOS 574, BIOS 586, PT 601, PT 621 (COREQS).

PT 611 Patient-Therapist Interaction 3 credits. Overview of psychological response of patients and family to acute and chronic physical dysfunction. Patient-therapist management of grief, changes in social status, sexuality in patients. Management of stress.

PT 612 Professional Communication 3 credits. Introduction to standard forms of professional communication within physical therapy and among health care professions in general. Medical terminology, physical therapy records, referral mechanism. Principles of education.

PT 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.

PT 614 Research Methodology 4 credits. Application of principles of research design in the biological, psychological and social sciences to clinical and laboratory research in physical therapy. Preparation of professional project proposal. PREREQ: STATISTICS, PT 613.

PT 615 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: PT 612, PT 613, PT 621, PT 632.

PT 616 Professional Project 1-2 credits. Individual in-depth study of a treatment, administrative or education problem in physical therapy. Preparation and public presentation of a report of this study in format suitable for submission for publication. PREREQ: PT 614. Graded S/U.

PT 618 Practicum I 1 credit. Supervised clinical experience in physical therapy. PREREQ: PT 621, PT 641.

PT 619 Practicum II 1 credit. Supervised clinical experience in physical therapy. PREREQ: PT 618.

PT 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: BIOS 574, BIOS 586.

PT 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.

PT 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: BIOS 574, BIOS 586, PT 621, PT 601, PSCI 318 (CONCURRENT).

PT 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: PT 620, PT 640.

PT 624 Cardiac and Pulmonary Systems Management 3 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: BIOS 586, PSCI 318 (CONCURRENT), PT 605.

PT 625 Multi-Systems Management 5 credits. Physical therapy management of persons with problems affecting multiple systems; burns, wounds, amputations, neoplasms, metabolic disorders. PREREQ: PT 621, PT 622, PT 623, PT 624.

PT 626 Neurological Systems Management 5 credits. Physical therapy management of patients with central and peripheral neural and neuro-muscular dysfunction. Survey of management by other health professionals. PREREQ: PT 602, PT 603 (CONCURRENT), PT 605.

PT 631 Clinical Affiliation I 2 credits. Application of physical therapy manual evaluation and treatment skills in acute and rehabilitation settings. PREREQ: BIOS 574, BIOS 586, PT 601, PT 621. Graded S/U.

PT 632 Clinical Affiliation II 2 credits. Clinical management practicum related to orthopedics, sports medicine, and/or cardiopulmonary problems. PREREQ: PT 622, PT 623 (CONCURRENT), PT 624, PT 631. Graded S/U.

PT 633 Clinical Affiliation III 2 credits. Clinical management practicum related to patients with orthopedic, neurological, and/or cardiopulmonary problems. PREREQ: PT 626 (CONCURRENT), PT 632. Graded S/U.

PT 634 Clinical Affiliation IV 3 credits. Clinical management practicum related to patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary and/or multi-systems problems. PREREQ: PT 615, PT 625, PT 633. Graded S/U.

PT 640 Clinical Procedures Lab 1 credit. Laboratory exercises designed to practice and enhance overall skills in the initial evaluation and treatment of patients. COREQ: PT 620.

PT 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: PT 621.

PT 642 Musculo-Skeletal Systems Management Lab 1 credit. Designed to develop pre-clinical competency in the evaluation, treatment, and management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis on the trunk and lower extremities. COREQ: PT 622.

PT 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: PT 620, PT 640.

PT 646 Neurological Systems Management Lab 1 credit. Designed to develop pre-clinical competency in the evaluation, treatment, and management of the patient with neurological disorders including stroke, spinal cord injury, degenerative disease. COREQ: PT 626.

PT 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 PT STUDENTS, AND/OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
OR
Master of Science in Audiology
OR
Master of Science in Deaf Education

For admission to the M.S. degree program in speech-language pathology, audiology or deaf education, the applicant must:

1. Have obtained a 3.0 GPA for course work taken during the last two years of undergraduate training.

 
2. Submit three letters of recommendation.

 
3. Have obtained a score equal to or better than the 35th percentile on any one of the three general sections of the Graduate Record Examination.

 

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, non-native 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
 

SPA 600	Principles of Research in Communication Disorders	2 cr
SPA 601	Service Delivery Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology	2 cr
SPA 602	Clinical Practicum: Speech-Language Pathology	7 cr
SPA 604	Off-Campus Clinical Practicum	1-2 cr
SPA 606	Externship in Speech- Language Pathology	8 cr
SPA 612	Language Development/Analysis	3 cr
SPA 613	Hearing Conservation	2 cr
SPA 614	Language Disorders: Preschool	2 cr
SPA 616	Language Disorders: School Age	2 cr
SPA 618	Augmentative and Alternative Communication	2 cr
SPA 622	Phonologic Disorders: Assessment and Treatment	3 cr
SPA 624	Experimental Phonetics	2 cr
SPA 630	Fluency Disorders	2 cr
SPA 632	Oral Anomalies	2 cr
SPA 634	Voice Disorders	2 cr
SPA 636	Dysarthria/Dysphagia	2 cr
SPA 642	Aphasia	2 cr
SPA 644	Closed Head Injury	2 cr
SPA 646	Computer Applications in Speech-Language Pathology	2 cr
SPA 650	Thesis	6 cr
	OR
SPA 651	Master's Paper	3 cr
		Total 51 - 55 cr

 

Required Courses for Audiology Emphasis
 

SPA 600	Principles of Research in Communication Disorders	2 cr
SPA 601	Service Delivery Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology	1 cr
SPA 603	Clinical Practicum: Audiology	8 cr
SPA 605	Externship in Audiology	8 cr
SPA 611	Advanced Audiology	4 cr
SPA 621	Conservation and AR: School and Industry	3 cr
SPA 623	Pediatric Audiology	3 cr
SPA 631	Impedance/Special Tests	2 cr
SPA 633	Electrophysiologic Assessment	3 cr
SPA 633L	Electrophysiologic Assessment Lab	1 cr
SPA 635	Speech Audiometry	1 cr
SPA 641	Hearing Aids I	2 cr
SPA 641L	Hearing Aids I Lab	1 cr
SPA 643	Hearing Aids II	2 cr
SPA 643L	Hearing Aids II Lab	1 cr
SPA 645	Auditory Theory I	2 cr
SPA 647	Auditory Theory II	2 cr
SPA 691	Topical Seminar(s)	3 cr
		Total 49 cr

 

A student majoring in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology who has not taken a multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) course as an undergraduate is required to register for SPA 517, Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team, prior to graduation.

Required Courses for Deaf Education Emphasis
 

SPA g301	Developmental Psycholinguistics and Reading	3 cr
SPA g450	Speech Development: Hearing Impaired Students	3 cr
SPA g458	Teaching Language to the Hearing Impaired	3 cr
SPA g459	Teaching Academic Subjects to the Hearing Impaired	3 cr
SPA g460	Audiology III: Educational Audiology	3 cr
SPA g482	Independent Study: Specific Teaching Project	3 cr
SPA 607	Directed Observation in Education of the Hearing Impaired	3 cr
SPA 608	Communication Practicum	6 cr
SPA 617	Psycho/Social Foundations in Education of the Hearing Impaired	2 cr
SPA 627	Reading/Writing Curriculum in Education of the Hearing Impaired	3 cr
SPA 628	Curriculum Organization in Education of the Hearing Impaired	3 cr
SPA 637	Philosophical/Theoretical Foundations of Education of the Hearing Impaired	2 cr
SPA 691	Top. Seminar: Audiometry/Tympanometry	2 cr
		TOTAL 39 cr

 
 
Many of our applicants will have completed student teaching and had enough experience that the 607, 608, 582 courses will fulfill the training and requirements for a graduate degree and credential. If they do not have this qualification, they may take the following course. Some students may take this as an elective.
 

SPA 609

Teaching Internship in Education of the Hearing Impaired

8 cr

 

Requirements

Students must pass eight and one-half hours of written comprehensive examinations. Graduate students may elect a thesis option (SPA 650, 6 credits) in lieu of comprehensive exams with approval by a graduate faculty advisor. Completion of a thesis involves an oral defense of the project.

According to the university regulations, no student may be granted a graduate degree who does not have a 3.0 grade point average upon completion of all academic work. In addition, the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology will terminate the graduate program of any student who has received grades of "C" or lower in two or more departmental courses, or if their overall GPA falls below 3.0. 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 in undergraduate coursework 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 (SPA 602, 603, or 608) in the department, all graduate students must complete a minimum of an eight-week, full-time externship in some professional program or agency. Other courses taken during the semester in which the externship is done must be in a block program. Exceptions will 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 Pathology and Audiology Graduate Courses

SPA 301 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.

SPA 400 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: SPA g300 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 405 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: SPA g300 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR

SPA 417 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 g417, SOWK g417, NURS g417.

SPA 420 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, SPA 315, AND STATISTICS, AND/OR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 440 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.

SPA 450 Speech Development: Hearing Impaired Students 3 credits. Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing; speech disorders in children; developmental speech instructional strategies for classroom teachers serving hearing impaired students. PREREQ: SPA 501 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 458 Teaching Language to the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the evaluation and habilitation of language/communication problems in children and adolescents with severe hearing impairments. PREREQ: SPA 501 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 459 Teaching Academic Subjects to the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of how to teach academic subjects to children and adolescents with severe hearing impairments. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 460 Audiology III: Educational Audiology 3 credits. Management of the permanently hard-of-hearing child and adolescent in the regular classroom; evaluation and staffing; speech and language intervention; mainstreaming considerations; curriculum modifications; and personal/social consideration. PREREQ: SPA 345.

SPA 482 Independent Study 1-4 credits. Study of problems selected by students and faculty. May be repeated up to 8 credits.

SPA 491 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.

SPA 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.

SPA 600 Principles of Research in Communication Disorders 3 credits. Issues of validity, credibility, reliability and confirmability. Methodology including quantitative (group and single-subject designs) and qualitative approaches. Evaluation of research. Use informational resources to develop a research proposal.

SPA 601 Service Delivery Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 1-2 credits. Overview of the legal, administrative and professional aspects of practice in various settings. Includes review of current standards of practice including certification, licensure, ethics, liability and association guidelines.

SPA 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.

SPA 603 Clinical Practicum: Audiology 1-2 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 12 credits. PREREQ: APPROVAL OF ADVISOR AND AUDIOLOGY CLINIC COORDINATOR.

SPA 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.

SPA 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. PREREQ: Externship interview and approval of advisor and Externship Coordinator. Graded S/U.

SPA 606 Externship in Speech-Language Pathology 4-8 credits. Designed to provide speech-language pathology students full-time eight-week clinical experience in professional settings, i.e., hospitals, private clinics, developmental centers, residential care facilities, schools. PREREQ: EXTERNSHIP COORDINATOR, ADVISOR AND CHAIR APPROVAL. Graded S/U.

SPA 607 Directed Observation in Education of the Hearing Impaired, 1 credit. Directed observations at multiple levels and reporting of casual interactions and diagnostic/intervention approaches by instructor with hearing impaired individuals (minimal 150 clock hours). May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SPA 501 AND/OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 608 Communication Practicum 2 credits. Supervised experiences applying research and theory to language intervention practices for hearing impaired individuals. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: SPA 501, 607, AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

SPA 609 Teaching Internship in Education of the Hearing Impaired 8 credits. Directed classroom and clinical teaching experience with hearing-impaired students under supervision. Minimum 250 clock hours at the level specialization. PREREQ: APPROVED APPLICATION. Graded S/U.

SPA 611 Advanced Audiology 4 credits. Advanced study in the historical, theoretical and clinical aspects of fundamental audiological topics: Calibration, pure-tone air- and bone-conduction testing, masking, pathologies of the auditory system inadults.

SPA 612 Language Development/Analysis 3 credits. In-depth study of language development. Procedures for analysis of normal, delayed and disordered language are presented.

SPA 615 Language Disorders: Preschool and School Age 3 credits. Advanced study of language disorders in children (0-18 years of age). Considers theory, literature and methods of assessment and remediation. PREREQ: SPA 330, SPA 335, SPA 612.

SPA 616 Language Disorders: School Age 2 credits. Advanced study of language disorders in the school age population (6-18). Considers theory, literature and methods of assessment and remediation.

SPA 617 Psycho/Social Foundations in Education of the Hearing Impaired, 2 credits. Psychological and sociological implications and counseling techniques for hearing impaired individuals. Includes issues in child development, parent relationships, and multicultural/bilingual populations.

SPA 618 Evaluation and Treatment of Severe Communication Disabilities 3 credits. Augmentative/alternative communication strategies and techniques for people with severe disabilities. Introduction to technology including computer based systems. Special attention to people with autism, mental retardation and cerebral palsy.

SPA 619 Organic Speech Disorders 4 credits. Advanced study of oro-facil anomalies, voice disorders, and disorders of fluency. Theoretical and developmental issues are considered. Emphasis on anatomy/physiology, assessment and treatment.

SPA 620 Instrumentation in Speech Language Pathology 2 credits. Overview of current instrumentation appropriate to the clinical practice of speech-language pathology. Emphasis is on evaluation and professional application of computer technology and software for assessment, treatment, and administrative functions.

SPA 621 Conservation and AR: School and Industry 3 credits. Advanced treatment of aural rehabilitation and hearing conservation for school, industry, and adults generally. Includes review of ASHA/OSHA Guidelines.

SPA 622 Phonologic Disorders: Assessment and Treatment 3 credits. Emphasis on subgroups of individuals with developmental phonological disorders. Content includes current approaches to comprehensive assessment and theoretically-based treatment of children with speech sound disorders.

SPA 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.

SPA 624 Experimental Phonetics 2 credits. Exploration and discussion of experimental literature in physiologic, acoustic, and perceptual phonetics, and the relation of these topics to speech disorders and rehabilitation.

SPA 627 Reading/Writing Curriculum of the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Theory, research and practices for teaching and assessing written language for hearing impaired students. Applications of principles of language acquisition and development to reading and writing.

SPA 628 Curriculum Organization in Education of the Hearing Impaired 3 credits. Organizing, adapting and implementing curriculum across all areas to meet the special needs of severely hearing impaired students. Includes assessment, behavior management, instructional technology, and individualized planning.

SPA 629 Neuropathologies of Language 3 credits. The etiologies and unique behavioral manifestations of the disorders of aphasia and cognitive/communication impairment will be explored. The principles of differential diagnosis, direct treatment strategies and compensatory strategies are discusses.

SPA 631 Impedance/Special Tests 2 credits. Study of impedance and other special audiological tests used in site of lesion (differential) diagnostic workshops. Background, rationale, administration and interpretations of Impedance, Loudness Balance, SISI, Bekesy, Tone Decay tests will be considered.

SPA 632 Oral Anomalies 2 credits. Study of children and adults with oro-facial anomalies. Special emphasis is given to the effects of cleft lip and cleft palate on oral communication. The anatomical/physiological and behavioral principles of diagnosis and remediation are discussed.

SPA 633 Electrophysiologic Assessment 3 credits. Study of evoked potentials in audiology evaluation, with emphasis on Auditory Brain Stem Response (ABR) and Electronystagmography (ENG) and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE). COREQ: SPA 633L.

SPA 633L Electrophysiologic Assessment Laboratory 1 credit. Study and clinical practice of ABR, ENG and OAE tests. Emphasis on clinical protocol, interpretation of test findings, and methods of reporting interpretations to referring sources. COREQ: SPA 633.

SPA 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.

SPA 637 Philosophical/Theoretical Foundations of Education of the Hearing Impaired 2 credits. A comprehensive study of the philosophies and theories that influence current practice and research in the education of the hearing impaired.

SPA 639 Neuropathologies of Speech 3 credits. Study of neurogenic motor speech disorders. Principles of anatomy, and neuroanatomy/neurophysiology as related to normal and disordered speech are presented. Principles of differential diagnosis, direct treatment strategies and compensatory strategies are discussed.

SPA 641 Hearing Aids I 2 credit. Advanced treatment of hearing aid electronics, principles of amplification, measures of hearing aid output and earmold acoustics. Both ANSI coupler specifications and real-ear measures will be studied and contrasted.

SPA 641L Hearing Aids I 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: SPA 641.

SPA 643 Hearing Aids II 2 credits. Principles of hearing aid evaluation, methods of prescriptive fitting and verification, counseling strategies, and introduction to dispensing business principles. PREREQ: SPA 641.

SPA 643L Hearing Aids II Laboratory 2 credits. Study and practice of advanced clinical skills. Emphasis on probe-tube measurements, fitting of programmable hearing aids, and advanced counseling of hearing aid clients. COREQ: SPA 643.

SPA 644 Closed Head Injury 2 credits. Study of the etiology and behavior manifestations of traumatic brain injury. The pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury in relation to speech and language is discussed. Long-term, multidisciplinary treatment of these patients is discussed.

SPA 645 Auditory Theory I 2 credits. Comprehensive treatment of the anatomy, physiology and neuroanatomy of the auditory system from outer to inner ear. Includes study of advanced acoustics, theories of hearing, principles of sound conduction and cochlear potentials.

SPA 646 Computer Applications in Speech-Language Pathology 2 credits. Overview of current technology appropriate to the clinical practice of speech-language pathology. Emphasis is on the evaluation and application of computer technology, including software, for assessment, treatment and administrative needs.

SPA 647 Auditory Theory II 2 credits. Continuation of advanced study of the auditory system, including central pathways, auditory perception and psychoacoustics, with focus on pitch and loudness phenomenon, masking, and binaural effect. PREREQ: SPA 645.

SPA 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.

SPA 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 hearing impaired. A large component of the paper must reflect the student's own original thinking. Graded S/U.

SPA 691 Topical Seminar 1-4 credits. Reading and discussions involving subjects of concern. May be repeated up to 12 credits.

SPA 699 Advanced Graduate Study 1-6 credits. Structured advanced study of specific topic or area.

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