2024-2025 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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AHS 5011 - Sports Emergency Care I
2 cr
This course is the first in a two-course sequence related to emergencies that occur at athletic venues. Students will learn to evaluate and manage traumatic injuries that occur to the cervical spine, thorax, abdomen and face. Evaluation and management of fractures and dislocations will also be included. Students will learn how to triaging those conditions that are life threatening or otherwise emergent, and to make clinical judgments regarding the treatment or intervention plan.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Summer
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 5012 - Sports Emergency Care II
3 cr
This course is the second in a two-course sequence related to emergencies that occur at athletic venues. Students will learn to manage patients who are suffering from environmental illnesses, such as cold, heat, lightning, exertional sickling, rhabdomyolyis, and hyponatremia. Students will also learn to diagnose a brain injury, and to develop and implement a management plan for a person with a brain injury. Students will create and implement policies that pertain to emergencies that occur at athletic venues and other settings.
Prerequisites: AHS 5011
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
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AHS 5021 - Musculoskeletal Assessment and Diagnosis I
3 cr
An investigation into the anatomy, injury mechanism, evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries to the lumbar spine and lower extremity. The student will learn the process of conducting a comprehensive physical exam in order to formulate a clinical diagnosis and treatment or intervention plan.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
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AHS 5022 - Musculoskeletal Assessment and Diagnosis II
3 cr
An investigation into the anatomy, injury mechanism, evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries to the cervical spine and upper extremity. The student will learn the process of conducting a comprehensive physical exam in order to formulate a clinical diagnosis and treatment or intervention plan.
Prerequisites: AHS 5021
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
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AHS 5025 - Athletic Training Clinical I
4 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a preceptor in order to:
- demonstrate proficiency in previously learned athletic training skills through simulated scenarios and
- apply clinical athletic training skills to a real patient population.
Focused proficiencies in this clinical course include: emergency medical care, protective equipment management, and taping/wrapping/bracing/padding techniques. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. During clinical assignments students are expected to practice in an ethical manner and make clinical decisions based on best practice standards. In addition, this course will include a review of the literature and discussion of current evidence based practice for the focused proficiencies assigned.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 5031 - Therapeutic Interventions I
2 cr
This is the first of three courses that investigates therapeutic interventions as it relates to orthopedic injuries. A study of the healing process, pain, and basic science of therapeutic modalities are the primary focus in this first course. Students will also practice the selection and application of current taping, wrapping, bracing and padding techniques in order to minimize risk of injury or re-injury during physical activity.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Summer
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 5032 - Therapeutic Interventions II
3 cr
This is the second of three courses that investigates therapeutic interventions as it relates to orthopedic injuries. A study of different therapeutic modalities and different components of a therapeutic exercise program are the primary focus in this second course. Practical skills in modality application and therapeutic exercise are incorporated.
Prerequisites: AHS 5031
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
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AHS 5033 - Therapeutic Interventions III
3 cr
This is the third of three courses that investigates therapeutic interventions as it relates to orthopedic injuries. This course continues the study of therapeutic interventions and studies specific scenario based comprehensive applications. Students will learn to assess patient status, formulate goals, select and apply therapeutic modalities and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program that restores normal function. Also included is a study of surgical techniques and the therapeutic interventions used following surgery. Practical skills in modality application and therapeutic exercise are incorporated.
Prerequisites: AHS 5032
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
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AHS 5035 - Athletic Training Clinical II
4 cr
This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a preceptor in order to:
- demonstrate proficiency in previously learned athletic training skills through simulated scenarios and
- apply clinical athletic training skills to a real patient population.
Focused proficiencies in this clinical course include: managing environmental injuries/illnesses and lower extremity injury evaluation and management. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. During clinical assignments students are expected to practice in an ethical manner and make clinical decisions based on best practice standards. In addition, this course will include a review of the literature and discussion of current evidence based practice for the focused proficiencies assigned.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 5040 - EBP in Athletic Healthcare
1 cr
This course investigates how evidence based practice is used in athletic training as a foundation for the delivery of patient centered care. Students will read, analyze, interpret, and discuss current literature within the field of athletic training.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Summer
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AHS 5045 - Optimizing Athletic Performance
3 cr
This course will focus on strategies to optimize overall athletic performance and reduce injuries. Students will learn how to use biometrics, physiological monitoring systems, functional movement assessments and performance measurements to develop and implement comprehensive programs to maximize sports performance and reduce injury. The effects of nutrition and hydration on athletic performance will be incorporated as well as a discussion on different substances that are detrimental to athletic performance.
Prerequisites: AHS 5032
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
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AHS 5050 - Orthopedic Technology
3 cr
This course prepares future athletic trainers for careers in the clinical orthopedic setting. Students will develop clinical skills to include the application of braces and other assistive devices, casting, splinting, and wound care. Students will also learn to identify and describe the necessary and appropriate diagnostic tests and imaging used by healthcare professionals, and how the results are used to make clinical judgments. After completing this course, students will be prepared to challenge the Orthopedic Physician Extender (OPE) credentialing examination.
Prerequisites: AHS 5021
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 5060 - Behavioral Health Strategies for Athletic Trainers
2 cr
This course will explore strategies that athletic trainers should use to identify, refer, and give support to patients with behavioral health conditions including but not limited to suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety disorder, psychosis, mania, eating disorders, and attention deficit disorders. Students will learn how to facilitate case management, while working with other healthcare professionals, and to monitor a patient’s treatment and progress.
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
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AHS 6010 - Administration for Athletic Training
3 cr
This course will investigate foundational topics in administration and leadership in the Athletic Training profession. The student will gain knowledge in topics related to personnel, basic legal concepts, medical/allied health referral procedures, facility design, pre-participation physical exam, drug testing policies, budget preparation and financial management, ethical practice of athletic training, leadership, insurance and compliance with medical guidelines related to athletic training.
Prerequisites: AHS 5035
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
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AHS 6020 - Health Evaluation and Intervention
2 cr
This course focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles among various populations. Students will learn to perform a comprehensive health evaluation including but not limited to: vitals, biometrics, body composition, function and fitness level, and nutritional analysis. Students will learn to implement intervention strategies to enhance health including but not limited to: education, disease prevention, nutrition advice, and exercise programs.
Prerequisites: AHS 5035
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Summer
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AHS 6035 - Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers
1 cr
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level athletic trainer must possess in pharmacologic applications relevant to the treatment of injuries and illnesses that occur among athletes and others involved in physical activity. In addition, the student will learn to break down relevant medical terminology into roots, suffixes and prefixes.
Prerequisites: AHS 5035
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Summer
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AHS 6040 - Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers
3 cr
In this course, students will learn to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity.
Prerequisites: AHS 6035
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
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AHS 6045 - Athletic Training Clinical III
9 cr
Students will participate in a clinical immersion experience where for 9 weeks the student’s primary responsibility will be to experience the roles and responsibilities of a full time athletic trainer. This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a preceptor in order to:
- demonstrate proficiency in previously learned athletic training skills through simulated scenarios and
- apply clinical athletic training skills to a real patient population.
Focused proficiencies in this clinical course include: upper extremity evaluation and management, therapeutic interventions implementation, and psychological concerns recognition and management. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. During clinical assignments students are expected to practice in an ethical manner and make clinical decisions based on best practice standards. In addition, this course will include a review of the literature and discussion of current evidence based practice for the focused proficiencies assigned.
Prerequisites: AHS 5035
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Fall
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 6050 - Professional Standards in Athletic Training
3 cr
This final culminating course will focus on the essentials of career development, and preparation for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Much of the content is related specifically to competencies in health care administration and professional preparation. Resume writing, interview practice, and public speaking activities will be included.
Prerequisites: AHS 6045
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 6055 - Athletic Training Clinical IV
4 cr
Students will demonstrate their proficiency in all clinical athletic training skills through a practical examination. In addition, students will work intensively to develop and write a critically appraised topic of their choice to be submitted for publication. The critically appraised topic will serve as a capstone project. This course enables the student to work one-on-one with a preceptor in order to:
- demonstrate proficiency in previously learned athletic training skills through simulated scenarios and
- apply clinical athletic training skills to a real patient population.
Focused proficiencies in this clinical course include: general medical conditions evaluation and management and general health evaluation and intervention. When demonstrating a clinical proficiency, the student must analyze a problem, consider the facts at hand, and make decisions about the appropriate course of action. During clinical assignments students are expected to practice in an ethical manner and make clinical decisions based on best practice standards.
Prerequisites: AHS 6045
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
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AHS 6060 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
2 cr
This service-learning course will allow students to apply acquired knowledge and skills in functional movement assessment and exercise prescription. Students will spend half of the semester working with older clients who have been referred by local healthcare practitioners for an exercise program based on their specific health conditions. The other half of the semester will be spent assisting with exercise programming for clients who have developmental disabilities. Students will work in the gym directly with clients, performing functional movement and balance assessments, implementing exercise plans, and monitoring progress.
Prerequisites: AHS 6020
Restrictions: Matriculated into the MAT program
Offered: Spring
Pass/No Pass
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AHS 6065 - Healthcare Informatics
3 cr
This course, an integration of cognitive science, computer science, and information science, introduces students to the essential role of informatics in improving patient care outcomes in health sciences, athletic training and nursing practice, and creating a safe care environment. Throughout this course students will have opportunities to organize, evaluate, and use health information and knowledge to critically appraise and use information technology to enhance evidence-based practice. The focus of discussions will include ethical considerations, social networking tools, electronic health records, handheld computers, and e-portfolios in health care environments.
Includes 23 hours of practicum hours (in MSN program only).
Offered: Spring
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ARH 5555 - Contemporary Art Travel Experience I
2 cr
This course is intended to connect students to their flavor of the most contemporary of art. Students should work with graduate faculty to plan their trip. While New York City is a likely location, it by no means needs to be there. Any world-class center of contemporary art will suffice – particularly if it is relevant to the student’s work. The trip must be minimally five days in length – yielding at least three full days for exploring art venues. Students give a presentation of the travel experience to the MFA students and faculty.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ARH 5556 - Contemporary Art Travel Experience II
1-3 cr
This course is intended to connect students to their flavor of the most contemporary of art. Students should work with graduate faculty to plan their trip. While New York City is a likely location, it by no means needs to be there. Any world-class center of contemporary art will suffice - particularly if it is relevant to the student’s work. The trip must be minimally five days in length - yielding at least three full days for exploring art venues. Students give a presentation of the travel experience to the MFA students and faculty.
Prerequisites: ARH 5555
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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Art |
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ART 5211 - Studio Center Residency I
1.5, 3, or 6 cr
Similar to the Graduate Studio Project series, but located at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. Students must be admitted into the Vermont Studio Center prior to registration for the course and the residency fee can be charged through Vermont State University. In addition to the MFA Faculty, the students will interact with other artists during the residency as well as the Vermont Studio Center Staff, and the visiting artist at the Vermont Studio Center at that time.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5212 - Studio Center Residency II
1.5, 3, or 6 cr
Similar to the Graduate Studio Project series, but located at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. Students must be admitted into the Vermont Studio Center prior to registration for the course and the residency fee can be charged through Vermont State University. In addition to the MFA Faculty, the students will interact with other artists during the residency as well as the Vermont Studio Center Staff, and the visiting artist at the Vermont Studio Center at that time.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5213 - Studio Center Residency III
1.5, 3, or 6 cr
Similar to the Graduate Studio Project series, but located at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. Students must be admitted into the Vermont Studio Center prior to registration for the course and the residency fee can be charged through Vermont State University. In addition to the MFA Faculty, the students will interact with other artists during the residency as well as the Vermont Studio Center Staff, and the visiting artist at the Vermont Studio Center at that time.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5214 - Studio Center Residency IV
1.5, 3, or 6 cr
Similar to the Graduate Studio Project series, but located at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. Students must be admitted into the Vermont Studio Center prior to registration for the course and the residency fee can be charged through Vermont State University. In addition to the MFA Faculty, the students will interact with other artists during the residency as well as the Vermont Studio Center Staff, and the visiting artist at the Vermont Studio Center at that time.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5215 - Independent Residency I
1.5, 3, or 6 cr
This course is in addition to the “Studio Center Residency” but in another alternate art studio residency around the world. Residency must be approved by MFA faculty prior to registration. With this option, students will meet with MFA faculty (most likely via zoom) and the other artists at that residency. Students must be accepted at that residency prior to registration.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
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ART 5216 - Independent Residency II
1.5, 3, or 6 cr
This course is in addition to the “Studio Center Residency” but in another alternate art studio residency around the world. Residency must be approved by MFA faculty prior to registration. With this option, students will meet with MFA faculty (most likely via zoom) and the other artists at that residency. Students must be accepted at that residency prior to registration.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
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ART 5301 - MFA Colloquium I
3, 6, or 9 cr
The Colloquia is a seminar grouping of all current students in the program. During the semester there is a weekly meeting that includes critiques of current private studio work, updates on Graduate Studio Project work, undergraduate interaction and presentation progress, MFA Thesis Exhibition progress, and any other relevant components, challenges, and successes. In addition, there will be periodic investigations and preparation of professional career options - including documenting and portfolio skills, grant writing, art-world options, teaching opportunities, etc.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA program
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5302 - MFA Colloquium II
3, 6, or 9 cr
The Colloquia is a seminar grouping of all current students in the program. During the semester there is a weekly meeting that includes critiques of current private studio work, updates on Graduate Studio Project work, undergraduate interaction and presentation progress, MFA Thesis Exhibition progress, and any other relevant components, challenges, and successes. In addition, there will be periodic investigations and preparation of professional career options - including documenting and portfolio skills, grant writing, art-world options, teaching opportunities, etc.
Prerequisites: ART 5301
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5303 - MFA Colloquium III
3, 6, or 9 cr
The Colloquia is a seminar grouping of all current students in the program. During the semester there is a weekly meeting that includes critiques of current private studio work, updates on Graduate Studio Project work, undergraduate interaction and presentation progress, MFA Thesis Exhibition progress, and any other relevant components, challenges, and successes. In addition, there will be periodic investigations and preparation of professional career options - including documenting and portfolio skills, grant writing, art-world options, teaching opportunities, etc.
Prerequisites: ART 5302
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5304 - MFA Colloquium IV
3, 6, or 9 cr
The Colloquia is a seminar grouping of all current students in the program. During the semester there is a weekly meeting that includes critiques of current private studio work, updates on Graduate Studio Project work, undergraduate interaction and presentation progress, MFA Thesis Exhibition progress, and any other relevant components, challenges, and successes. In addition, there will be periodic investigations and preparation of professional career options - including documenting and portfolio skills, grant writing, art-world options, teaching opportunities, etc.
Prerequisites: ART 5303
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5305 - MFA Colloquium V
3, 6, or 9 cr
The Colloquia is a seminar grouping of all current students in the program. During the semester there is a weekly meeting that includes critiques of current private studio work, updates on Graduate Studio Project work, undergraduate interaction and presentation progress, MFA Thesis Exhibition progress, and any other relevant components, challenges, and successes. In addition, there will be periodic investigations and preparation of professional career options - including documenting and portfolio skills, grant writing, art-world options, teaching opportunities, etc.
Prerequisites: ART 5304
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5311 - Contemporary Arts Seminar I: Theory & Readings
3 cr
Students read selected books and post comments and critiques on the M.F.A. Art History Seminar I Canvas page for the edification of their peers and the M.F.A. faculty. Students are to reflect on their reactions as contemporary artists to the readings, why they react positively or negatively to an artist or a reading, and what that says about their own work as a contemporary artist. In addition to the weekly readings, and discussion board postings, the course has a midterm project and a final project. At least two graduate professors will contribute to the website postings and discussions.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5312 - Contemporary Arts Seminar II: Research & Writing
3 cr
This is a formal, contemporary art history research project that concludes with the writing of a paper. The topic of the research will be suggested M.F.A. faculty. The student is expected to check in throughout the semester regarding her or his research. The course concludes with a formal paper and presentation with images, footnotes and a bibliography adhering to the current edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. At least two graduate professors will read the paper and issue a grade. All MFA Faculty and students will be at the presentation.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5321 - Summer Studio Residency I
3 or 6 cr
Students make an initial project plan, that includes a description of what they plan to undertake within this residency, including all relevant details such as media, process and goals. This plan can evolve as the summer unfolds-but the student needs to keep MFA faculty posted on any significant changes. Students meet with the faculty each week to discuss and share progress. An exhibition of work created during the Summer Residency will be mounted at the end of the summer, to greet incoming Fall semester students when they return the 1st week of the fall semester.
Offered: Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5322 - Summer Studio Residency II
3 or 6 cr
Students make an initial project plan, that includes a description of what they plan to undertake within this residency, including all relevant details such as media, process and goals. This plan can evolve as the summer unfolds-but the student needs to keep MFA faculty posted on any significant changes. Students meet with the faculty each week to discuss and share progress. An exhibition of work created during the Summer Residency will be mounted at the end of the summer, to greet incoming Fall semester students when they return the 1st week of the fall semester.
Offered: Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5811 - Graduate Studio Project I
3, 6, or 9 cr
Students make an initial project plan, that includes a description of what they plan to undertake within this project, including all relevant details such as media, process, and goals. This plan can evolve as the semester unfolds - but the student needs to keep MFA faculty posted on any significant changes. In addition to their own studio project work, the student will arrange to interact with at least one undergraduate course and instructor during the semester in a presentation or project that is relevant to their project plan.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5812 - Graduate Studio Project II
3, 6, or 9 cr
Students make an initial project plan, that includes a description of what they plan to undertake within this project, including all relevant details such as media, process, and goals. This plan can evolve as the semester unfolds - but the student needs to keep MFA faculty posted on any significant changes. In addition to their own studio project work, the student will arrange to interact with at least one undergraduate course and instructor during the semester in a presentation or project that is relevant to their project plan.
Prerequisites: ART 5811
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5813 - Graduate Studio Project III
3, 6, or 9 cr
Students make an initial project plan, that includes a description of what they plan to undertake within this project, including all relevant details such as media, process, and goals. This plan can evolve as the semester unfolds - but the student needs to keep MFA faculty posted on any significant changes. In addition to their own studio project work, the student will arrange to interact with at least one undergraduate course and instructor during the semester in a presentation or project that is relevant to their project plan.
Prerequisites: ART 5812
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5820 - MFA Internship
1-4 cr
The MFA Internship is a supervised work experience in an art setting appropriate to the student’s area of interest. Possible examples would include an art gallery, museum or art center; a public art project; a professional artist’s studio; an arts education program, etc. It is arranged by the student, with the help of the University’s Internship Coordinator and graduate faculty, and supervised on site by an appropriate representative of the arts venue. Graduate faculty and the on-site supervisor assess the student’s progress. This internship requires 45 hours on-site per credit, plus a write-up of the experience that addresses the following areas: organization/program, change in perception, learning objectives, artistic connections, personal development, and evaluation.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA program
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5831 - Independent Studio Work I
2 cr
In this series of courses students work independently in their home studios, document their completed work, and submit packets for faculty review. The student submits images of 20 different works of art, complete with artist statement, books read, curriculum vitae and exhibitions visits. Then the student presents the work to the MFA faculty for review after submission. A zoom presentation and discussion will take place after the submission of the work. This course is designed so that work can be accomplished “off grid” and then submitted.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5832 - Independent Studio Work II
2 cr
In this series of courses students work independently in their home studios, document their completed work, and submit packets for faculty review. The student submits images of 20 different works of art, complete with artist statement, books read, curriculum vitae and exhibitions visits. Then the student presents the work to the MFA faculty for review after submission. A zoom presentation and discussion will take place after the submission of the work. This course is designed so that work can be accomplished “off grid” and then submitted.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5833 - Independent Studio Work III
2 cr
In this series of courses students work independently in their home studios, document their completed work, and submit packets for faculty review. The student submits images of 20 different works of art, complete with artist statement, books read, curriculum vitae and exhibitions visits. Then the student presents the work to the MFA faculty for review after submission. A zoom presentation and discussion will take place after the submission of the work. This course is designed so that work can be accomplished “off grid” and then submitted.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5834 - Independent Studio Work IV
2 cr
In this series of courses students work independently in their home studios, document their completed work, and submit packets for faculty review. The student submits images of 20 different works of art, complete with artist statement, books read, curriculum vitae and exhibitions visits. Then the student presents the work to the MFA faculty for review after submission. A zoom presentation and discussion will take place after the submission of the work. This course is designed so that work can be accomplished “off grid” and then submitted.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5835 - Independent Studio Work V
2 cr
In this series of courses students work independently in their home studios, document their completed work, and submit packets for faculty review. The student submits images of 20 different works of art, complete with artist statement, books read, curriculum vitae and exhibitions visits. Then the student presents the work to the MFA faculty for review after submission. A zoom presentation and discussion will take place after the submission of the work. This course is designed so that work can be accomplished “off grid” and then submitted.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5836 - Independent Studio Work VI
2 cr
In this series of courses students work independently in their home studios, document their completed work, and submit packets for faculty review. The student submits images of 20 different works of art, complete with artist statement, books read, curriculum vitae and exhibitions visits. Then the student presents the work to the MFA faculty for review after submission. A zoom presentation and discussion will take place after the submission of the work. This course is designed so that work can be accomplished “off grid” and then submitted.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5911 - M.F.A. Thesis Preparation
3 cr
The student completes and documents original artwork for the thesis exhibition. This is usually registered for the semester prior to the exhibition.
Prerequisites: Completion of all studio work
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5912 - M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition
3 cr
This is the culmination of the M.F.A. thesis work. The student exhibits his or her original artwork at the Johnson campus, Dibden Center for the Arts Gallery, schedules an artist’s talk, promotes the exhibit and talk to the public, and presents the artist’s talk at the scheduled time.
Corequisites:
ART 5915
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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ART 5915 - MFA Thesis Book
2 cr
Students complete one MFA Thesis Book experience in conjunction with the MFA Thesis Exhibition. The MFA Thesis Book is a work of photographic documentation and writing of all MFA program work and the MFA Thesis Exhibition. This can be an actual book , a virtual book or a website. The book should contain an MFA thesis statement, photographs of work and events, descriptions of work, and a closing statement. Also, possibly, other relevant materials such as video, performance and/or a recording of the exhibition thesis talk. In addition to one’s own writing and photography, the book should also contain images and descriptions of other artists’ work that are relevant to the support of the student’s thesis statement.
Corequisites:
ART 5912
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pass/No Pass
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Athletic Leadership |
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ATL 5010 - Leadership and Management of Athletic Programs
3 cr
This course introduces students to the physical and philosophical infrastructure within the landscape of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics. This course covers such topics as leadership theory as it relates to athletics, intercollegiate and interscholastic staffing structure and organization, and management of athletic programs.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 5020 - Financial Administration of Athletics
3 cr
Students use a financial lens to explore solutions to a wide variety of issues related to athletic organizations. This course covers such issues as organizational finance structure, taxation, financial analysis and forecasting, budgetary and accounting controls, economic impact studies, insurance, and forms of ownership.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 5030 - Athletics Advancement
3 cr
This course explores various methods and structures for revenue production within athletic organizations, departments and teams. Specific topics to be covered include general fundraising, advancement through alumni giving, alumni relations, and corporate sponsorship development.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 5040 - Legal Topics in Athletics
3 cr
This course allows students to delve deeply into the law as it pertains to intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics. The depth of this course equips students with the skills and strategies needed to effectively work with business professionals and lawyers to resolve legal issues. Some topics of importance include tort law, risk management, and contract law.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 5050 - Compliance and Governance in Athletics
3 cr
This course investigates the governing bodies in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics and their role in developing standards that their constituents must follow to maintain their membership. Regulations related to recruiting, eligibility, practice scheduling, and alumni/booster relations are examined. There is a focus on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) compliance as it relates to both intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics as well as NCAA structure.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 6210 - Facility Design and Management
3 cr
In this course students learn the necessary steps for first designing, and then managing, an athletic facility. Some topics include feasibility, planning, designing, staffing, facility marketing, developing revenue streams, and facility scheduling and operating.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 6220 - Current Trends and Topics in Athletic Leadership
3 cr
Due to the ever-evolving nature of intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics, the content of this course is intended to increase the students’ awareness of current trends and topics within the field of athletic administration and the implications thereof. Relevant topics of interest will generally be selected by the instructor, but ethics will also be covered.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 6230 - Advanced Communications in Athletics
3 cr
Students learn how to apply principles and theories of communications to intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics through the use of case studies and the production of a strategic marketing and communications plan. This course also provides students with an understanding of the role of emerging technology, media and social networking outlets, and public relations in intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics. Connections to Marketing will be made.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 6410 - Psychology of Coaching
3 cr
This course examines psychological issues such as motivation, anxiety, development of social and communication skills, and development of team and group cooperation as they pertain to coaching at the intercollegiate and interscholastic levels.
Offered: Yearly
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ATL 6430 - Performance and Conditioning for Coaches
3 cr
This course is designed to emphasize the importance of proper fitness, sport conditioning, and nutrition in determining both success and safety in an athlete’s performance. The specific topics covered in this course include strength, cardiovascular training, flexibility, body composition and injury prevention.
Offered: Periodically
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ATL 6810 - Internship in Athletic Leadership
3-6 cr
This is an approved, supervised work experience in an organization and position that is related to the student’s area of specialization and interest.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ATL 6890 - Special Project in Athletic Leadership
3-6 cr
This is meant to serve as an alternative to an internship or in athletic leadership. It will involve completing a special project in which the student applies the knowledge they have acquired in a way that is to be approved by the program coordinator.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ACC 5020 - Taxation and Business Entities
3 cr
This course examines the tax issues involving partnerships and corporations including but not limited to formation, annual reporting requirements, distribution, redemptions, and liquidations. Tax research and tax return preparation will be required.
Offered: Periodically
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ACC 5030 - Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting
3 cr
This course focuses on accepted accounting principles specific to state and local governments and non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations. Emphasis is placed on the sources of governmental accounting standards, fund and government-wide reporting, fund accounting and budgetary concepts, sources of not-for-profit account standards, and types of not-for-profit organizations.
Offered: Periodically
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ACC 5050 - Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics
3 cr
This course examines auditing theory and research and their relevance to audit practice. Developments in issues of vital concern to the audit profession will be discussed, including the audit expectation gap, the auditor’s legal liability, professional stands, ethics, and corporate governance. Case studies are used for research and instructional purposes.
Offered: Periodically
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ACC 5230 - Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting
3 cr
This course covers fraud examinations, including a discussion of specific procedures used in forensic accounting examinations and the reasoning behind these procedures. Topics examined include investigating theft and concealment, inquiry methods, and fraud reports. Case studies are used to develop a greater understanding of litigation support services, forensic accounting and fraud examination. Course offered online
Offered: Periodically
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BUS 5010 - Leadership Theory
3 cr
This course explores the major theories and approaches of leadership to prepare individuals to understand, develop, and accept complex leadership roles. This course seeks to bridge leadership concepts to leadership actions by applying leadership theory to case situations.
Offered: Fall
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BUS 5020 - Foundations of International Business
3 cr
An examination of business opportunities and threats created by the growth of globalization and how companies must operate in diverse foreign environments. The course emphasizes economic, social, cultural, legal and environmental influences on the formulation and execution of the business policy of firms engaged in multinational business.
Offered: Fall
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BUS 5030 - Managerial Accounting & Control Concepts
3 cr
Students will learn the concepts, tools and techniques in financial and managerial accounting and their impact on strategic decision-making and performance improvement. Students will review and analyze financial statements along with the significant role they play in managerial decision-making. The course emphasizes a cross functional perspective, integrating the links between internal accounting systems and issues confronting managers across functional areas of an organization.
Offered: Fall
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BUS 5040 - Strategic Marketing Management
3 cr
Strategic Marketing Management is the art and science of creating customer value and marketplace exchanges that benefit the organization and its stakeholders. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to create a market-driven organization. Specific topics include marketing strategy, market research and analysis, the development of products and services, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
Offered: Fall
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BUS 5060 - Human Resource Management
3 cr
This course focuses on the strategic importance of Human Resource Management , as well as the development and maintenance of effective human resource policies and practices in the modern organization. Topics include methods and techniques of job analysis, manpower planning, recruiting and selection, training and development, compensation, performance management, employment law, and labor relations.
Offered: Spring
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BUS 5070 - Risk & Financial Management
3 cr
All major business decisions have financial implications. This case-based course builds on prior knowledge of financial management by applying concepts and techniques to a broad array of financial issues faced by firms of all sizes. Topics include the valuation of financial instruments, capital budgeting, capital markets, capital structure issues, assessment and pricing of risk, dividend policy, and working capital considerations.
Prerequisites: BUS 5030
Offered: Spring
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BUS 5080 - Legal Studies & Ethics
3 cr
This course focuses on the interdisciplinary study of how legal, regulatory, social, and ethical issues impact businesses. Topics include the constitutional commerce clause, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), restraints on competition, employment, environmental regulation, quality, and technology. Other areas of study include business agreements; evaluating the forms of ownership; evaluating liability, and applying legality to the internet, all within a business environment.
Offered: Summer
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BUS 5090 - Strategic Management & Leadership
3 cr
This course introduces students to strategic management and begins integrating their knowledge from previous learning and experience to identify and address the strategic concerns of firms in various industries. The course objective is to enable students to approach business and organizational issues strategically. The emphasis is on influencing through leadership, strategy, organizational design, and organizational culture.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of seven MBA core courses (21 credits).
Offered: Summer
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BUS 5110 - Leadership & Organizational Behavior
3 cr
Great leaders can inspire change; bad leaders can cripple their followers with stress and frustration. What differentiates these two is a clear vision, an effective plan, and knowledge of how people work. This course will challenge students to develop their leadership skills and empower their strengths and ability to adapt their behavior according to the situation.
Prerequisites: BUS 5010
Offered: Periodically
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BUS 5120 - Operations Management for Leaders
3 cr
Examines the concepts and methods used in daily control of production and inventory in manufacturing and service organizations. This course addresses the efficient and effective use of resources, systematic direction and control, transformation of input into finished goods, and operational strategy.
Prerequisites: MAT 5210 and BUS 5010
Offered: Periodically
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BUS 5130 - Leading Organizational Change
3 cr
This course focuses on leading organizational change and how to be a change agent in an organization. It emphasizes that the organizational change process is planned change to improve an organization’s problem-solving skills and its overall effectiveness within a changing and complex environment. This critical process includes behavioral effects of power and authority, formal organizations, structural variation, and motivation.
Prerequisites: BUS 5010
Offered: Periodically
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MAT 5210 - Business Analytics: Data, Models & Decisions
3 cr
The nucleus of this course features a variety of statistical concepts and analytical methods in an interdisciplinary approach to extract information for making critical decisions in businesses. The cohesion of statistics, computer science and business are paramount for students to develop the core skills necessary to confront the challenging field of data analytics.
Offered: Fall 2
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CMH 5005 - Orientation
0 cr
Provides students with an orientation to VTSU and program policies, Portal, LMS, and program requirements. Also provides an overview of program philosophy, content and the plan of study.
Pass/No Pass
There is a fee associated with this course.
Course offered at the start of every cohort.
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CMH 6005 - Overview of Clinical Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
3 cr
Students gain an understanding of the foundations of clinical mental health and substance use counseling, the role of the counselor in promoting individual and community wellness, social justice and equity, and the development of counselor identity. This includes counseling standards, understanding public and private systems of care, and counselor roles in clinical practice, advocacy, consultation and administration. This course also provides an overview of emerging issues in counseling, policy and practice in mental health and integrated health care; current approaches to prevention, treatment and support; the impact of managed care; community-building, education, advocacy, and systems change. Topics are addressed from multiple perspectives, with a strong emphasis on the perspective of service recipients and their families, as well as service providers, policy makers, and the community at large.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6055 - Measurement & Testing
3 cr
This course provides an overview of the principles and practice of measurement and testing in clinical mental health and substance use counseling. Students gain an understanding of the major theories underlying different approaches to psychological testing, and the ethical, cultural, and developmental issues involved in measurement. This course focuses on selecting clinical measures for gathering information, understanding the statistical concepts involved, evaluating the utility of these instruments in terms of their psychometric properties, including reliability and validity, and interpreting the results to inform diagnostic and intervention processes. Students gain familiarity with major measurement techniques for children and adults in the areas of intelligence and educational testing, personality assessment, and vocational and aptitude testing. Included are discussions of strength-based measures, as well as assessment of abuse and other risks.
Prerequisites: CMH 6805
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6105 - Helping Relationships & Clinical Counseling Techniques
3 cr
Students gain an understanding of the clinical mental health counseling process, from engagement to assessment, intervention, and evaluation. The focus is on the development of culturally relevant communication and counseling skills, in the context of major counseling theories. Skills are practiced in relation to working with individuals with significant mental health and substance abuse problems, their families, and other professionals. Areas covered include: ethical considerations; values clarification; evidence-based helping strategies; working with natural supports.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6155 - Practicum
1 cr
Students complete a 100-hour practicum in basic counseling skills, in a relevant program or agency, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. A learning contract is developed by the student with the practicum supervisor. PCMH faculty provide supervision for the practicum process, individual and group instruction for the students, and serve as liaison to the field sites. The field experience consists of at least 40 hours of direct service to actual clients.
Prerequisites: CMH 6105 , CMH 6805
Pass/No Pass
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6165 - Additional Practicum
1-3 cr
Students complete an additional 1-3 credits of practicum, in basic counseling skills, in a seminar or with a relevant program or agency, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor.
Prerequisites: CMH 6155
Pass/No Pass
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6215 - Treatment Planning for Clinical Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling
3 cr
This course focuses on person-centered, recovery-oriented treatment planning and documentation for clinical mental health and substance use counselors. It includes an understanding of diagnosis and assessment, an individualized, strength-based approach, and attention to natural supports and community resources.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6355 - Clinical Skills I: Integrated Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment for Children, Youth & Families
3 cr
This course is focused on treatment modalities used in a variety of settings, with children, adolescents, and families. An emphasis is placed on family systems and family-based approaches. Treatment modalities include: Behavior, Cognitive Behavior, Solution Focused, and Narrative Therapies. For each approach, students learn the theoretical framework and assumptions, therapeutic techniques, cultural and developmental considerations, and applications for specific mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders). Students practice these clinical skills in class and discuss applications in their internship settings.
Prerequisites: CMH 6105 , CMH 6805
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6365 - Clinical Skills II (Child): Crisis, Trauma, Complex Issues
3 cr
This course is the second of two clinical classes on specialized inteventions with children, adolescents, and families. The course will offer techniques for working with children, families, and the general community during times of individual, family, or community crisis (mental health or health crisis, accident, death, etc). It will focus on the youth and families in crisis in the context of the natural community and the mental health systems of care. It will review the history and theory of crisis interventions, proactive planning for individual youth before the crisis occurs or reoccurs, and risk assessment strategies. Other specific topics of focus will include: intervention in complex cases, trauma-informed care, self-harm/suicide, violence, and natural or human caused disasters. Strategies for assessment, planning, and intervention will emphasize family members as partners, solution and strength-based treatment planning and interventions, natural and community-based supports.
Prerequisites: CMH 6355 , CMH 6105 , CMH 6805
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6455 - Clinical Skills I: Integrated Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment for Adults
3 cr
This course will build a clinical and practical foundation for intervening with adults with mental health and substance use disorders. Essential epidemiological, etiological, assessment and evidence-based and promising treatment modalities will be covered (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral therapy, CT-R, ACT, DBT). Topics will include integrated mental health, substance use and primary health care, family-involvement, involuntary interventions, and treatment modalities specific to adults and young adults.
Prerequisites: CMH 6105 , CMH 6805
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6465 - Clinical Skills II (Adult): Crisis, Trauma, Complex Issues
3 cr
This course is the second of two clinical classes on specialized interventions with adults. This course will integrate empirical and functional aspects of the therapeutic process when intervening with individuals with mental health and addictive disorders. Students will learn to employ core clinical interventions and treatment modalities for people with complex issues, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other specialized approaches. The course also will offer techniques for working with people during times of individual, family or community crisis (mental health or health crisis, accident, death, etc). The complexity and heterogeneity of co-occurring disorders will be closely examined. There will be a special emphasis on how an individual’s experience of trauma complicates clinical work. Unique ethical and boundary issues will be addressed.
Prerequisites: CMH 6455 , CMH 6105 , CMH 6805
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6505 - Internship I
1.5-3 cr
Students complete a 300-hour clinical internship, reflecting the comprehensive work experience of a clinical mental health or professional counselor, in a relevant program or agency, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. The field experience includes a minimum of 120 hours of direct service to actual clients, but more is recommended. A learning contract is developed by the student with the internship supervisor. PCMH faculty provide supervision for the internship process, individual and group instruction for the students, and serve as liaison to the internship sites. Students may enroll in 1.5 credits and 150 hours per term, and repeat the course, or 3 credits and 300 hours, to complete the requirements.
Prerequisites: CMH 6155
Pass/No Pass
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6625 - Internship II
1.5-3 cr
Students complete a second 300-hour clinical internship that focuses on the development of advanced clinical and counseling skills, reflecting the comprehensive work experience of a clinical mental health or professional counselor, in a relevant program or agency, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. The field experience includes a minimum of 120 hours of direct service to actual clients, but more is recommended. A learning contract is developed by the student with the internship supervisor. PCMH faculty provide supervision for the internship process, individual and group instruction for the students, and serve as liaison to the internship sites. Students may enroll in 1.5 credits and 150 hours per term, and repeat the course, or 3 credits and 300 hours, to complete the requirements.
Prerequisites: CMH 6155 and CMH 6505
Pass/No Pass
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6635 - Internship III
1.5-3 cr
Students complete a 300-hour clinical internship that focuses on the development of advanced clinical and counseling skills, reflecting the comprehensive work experience of a clinical mental health or professional counselor, in a relevant program or agency, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. The field experience includes a minimum of 120 hours of direct service to actual clients, but more is recommended. A learning contract is developed by the student with the internship supervisor. PCMH faculty provide supervision for the internship process, individual and group instruction for the students, and serve as liaison to the internship sites. Students may enroll in 1.5 credits and 150 hours per term, and repeat the course, or 3 credits and 300 hours, to complete the requirements.
Prerequisites: CMH 6505 and CMH 6625
Pass/No Pass
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6645 - Additional Internship
1-3 cr
Students may complete an additional clinical internship that focuses on the development of advanced clinical and counseling skills, reflecting the comprehensive work experience of a clinical mental health or professional counselor, in a relevant program or agency, under the supervision of a qualified field instructor. The field experience includes a minimum of 40 hours of direct service to actual clients, out of every 100 hours of internship, but more is recommended. A learning contract is developed by the student with the internship supervisor. PCMH faculty provide supervision for the internship process, individual and group instruction for the students, and serve as liaison to the internship sites.
Prerequisites: CMH 6505 ; CMH 6625
Pass/No Pass
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CMH 6655 - Program Evaluation and Systems Research
3 cr
Introduces students to the principles and practice of program evaluation and systems research, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Students become informed readers of the research literature, develop a research proposal on a topic of interest, and learn how to use data to evaluate individual clinical practice and program/agency outcomes. Methods for gathering information from and for key constituencies (e.g., service recipients, families) are emphasized.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6665 - Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethics
3 cr
This course covers significant practice-based challenges for clinical mental health and substance use counselors, within a broad understanding of professional counselors’ roles and functions. The course includes a review of ethical standards and guidelines that have been developed by the American Counseling Association. It also reviews guidelines from other helping professions. It examines common tensions, polarities, practical implications and moral conflicts within which the counselor must exercise discretion and judgment, and explores the legal and ethical frameworks through which these decisions must be considered. Additional topics include a review of national and state credentialing, professional organizations (ACA, AMHCA and relevant state associations), related guidelines from substance use counseling, including the NAADAC Code of ethics, HIPAA and 42CFR 2. Through discussion, role play, real-time case examples and guest speakers, students deepen their understanding and commitment to the multiple roles of counselors, as guided by the ACA guidelines, and as related to professional conduct in private practice, as well as in a multiagency, interdisciplinary context.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6705 - Organizational Leadership and Systems Change
3 cr
This course explores aspects of the leadership and management role within mental health and counseling organizations. It provides an introduction to such topics as personal management and self-awareness, staff and clinical supervision, organizational dynamics/change/leadership, and managed care. It examines the research on community and systems change, strategies for analyzing and understanding communities and service systems, and community organizing and advocacy approaches. Students learn the consultation skills critical to promoting collaboration and change in organizations and communities, and complete a project which integrates the research literature with practical applications and action strategies in this area.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6755 - Mental Health, Substance Use, and Family Systems
3 cr
There are three emphases in this course. One is family systems and family-based approaches to treatment, including issues related to culture and ethnicity, domestic violence, effects specific to young children. The second is understanding of substance use disorders across the lifespan. The third is on specific interventions for youth who are using substances including prevention, treatment, and follow up and the legal issues which affect minors.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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CMH 6765 - Psychopharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use, Across the Lifespan
3 cr
Students gain a working knowledge of major medications used to treat psychiatric, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and their actions and side effects, as well as basic medical problems for which referrals should be made. Issues specific to children and youth, adults and elders are addressed. This course also covers the physiology of addictions and the effects and prevalence of the major addictive substances. Students develop an understanding of withdrawal symptoms and detox protocols. Educating individuals and their families on medication choice, benefits, and side effects is emphasized.
Courses offered through a cohort schedule
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