Anatomy and Physiology 1 is the first of two courses that will help provide the prerequisite foundation for aspiring healthcare professionals. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure, biology, organization, and function of cells, tissues, and organs. The integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems are introduced and explored.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course examines basic anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms, including respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottic systems. A particular focus is basic science foundations and application to clinical problem-solving.
Credits
1 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$545.00
Anatomy and Physiology 2 is the second of two courses that will help provide the prerequisite foundation for aspiring healthcare professionals. This course builds on information learned in Human Anatomy and Physiology 1, exploring the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, renal and reproductive systems including the mechanisms by which each assists in maintaining homeostasis in the human body.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Anatomy and Physiology 2 lab is designed to complement the concepts covered in HA&P 2, which includes details regarding the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, renal and reproductive systems including the mechanisms by which each assists in maintaining homeostasis in the human body. The course will include bi-weekly labs that use tools for virtual construction of anatomical structures and simulation activities to identify and integrate the understanding of anatomical and physiological concepts.
Credits
1 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$545.00
This course examines basic anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms, including respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottal systems. A particular focus is basic science foundations and application to clinical problem-solving.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This program is for high school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or medical research. This two-week summer offering for high school students extends a hybrid learning experience, blending in-person and synchronous online learning. You'll be exposed to a variety of medical specialties, including Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Neurology, and gain vital research skills through interactive simulations and hands-on workshops.
The course focuses on developing assessment skills related to simulation-based education (SBE) encounters. This course covers the basics of tool development and evaluation, current simulation-based education literature appraisal, and commonly used research designs used to evaluate SBE learning outcomes. Customized project work supports the ongoing practice and science of simulation-based education, including development of foundational implementation science skills for transformational learning as part of participation an interprofessional simulation community.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Summer
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the main concepts in biochemistry with a focus on clinical correlations. Topics covered include structure of biological macromolecules, transmission of information, functions of proteins, review of metabolic pathways and control, and essential physiological processes. Students will discuss clinical relevance, providing concrete examples of how basic biochemical knowledge translates into health or pathological conditions.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$2,180.00
This course is designed as an introduction of the key concepts of molecular biology, cell biology and basic genetics. It will cover important topics with a focus on the impact on human health, such as the structure and function of biological molecules, cell structure, function and division, including an overview of inheritance, an introduction to metabolism, cellular respiration, and basic principles of animal form and function.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This lab course is designed to complement the concepts covered in Biology 1. Students will utilize a lab kit to conduct hands-on experiments. The lab also incorporates discussion of concepts and results of experiments conducted by the students. Topics covered include basic lab techniques in molecular and cellular biology. Assessments include interactive discussions, lab reports and midterm and final exams.
Credits
1 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$545.00
The course expands upon the principles examined in Biology 1. The course first focuses on evolutionary biology, the origin of species, phylogenetics, the diversity of life, and how form correlates to function. The second portion of the course focuses on general physiological principles and body systems including digestion, circulation, and the immune, renal, endocrine, reproductive, and nervous systems.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This lab course is designed to complement the concepts covered in Biology 2. Students will utilize a lab kit to conduct hands-on experiments. The lab also incorporates discussion of concepts and results of experiments conducted by the students. Topics covered include Ecological interactions, bacteria, fungi, invertebrates and vertebrates, and animal systems including the sensory, nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Assessments include interactive discussions, lab reports and midterm and final exams.
Credits
1 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$545.00
This course introduces the practice of Speech-Language Pathology, while supporting students obtaining required observation hours. Students can complete up to 25 guided clinical observation hours in this course, as required by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Observations will include the evaluation and treatment of clients with disorders in speech, voice, language, and swallowing. Students will reflect on diagnoses, treatment goals, intervention methods, documentation considerations, and future session planning occurring in the practice of Speech-Language Pathologists.
Credits
0.5 - 2 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$272.50 - 1,090.00
The course surveys physical, cognitive, and psychosocial human development across the lifespan. Development is a lifelong process that both influences and is continually influenced by biological, environmental, and socioemotional factors.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Prerequisites: HE-712 and HE-713 or instructor's permission. This course will focus on program level evaluation in the context of a broader system. It covers the major frameworks for program design and evaluation including alignment with broader goals of organizations and professions. Participants will examine organizational factors related to program effectiveness as well as accreditation and professional standards. Program evaluation and improvement strategies will be designed and critiqued as part of the final project.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Summer
This course is designed for educators and trainers who want to learn how to design, develop, and deliver effective distance learning simulations in various fields. This is one of five one-credit courses based on the 2023 Distance Simulation Educator Competencies, specifically Domain 3 (Educational Principles Applied to Distance Simulation). In this course, participants will explore and apply the key principles and strategies for successful distance
simulations.
simulations.
Credits
1
Semesters Offered
- Spring
This course will focus on the study of acute physiological adjustments and chronic adaptation to exercise. Exercise will be examined as it relates to human performance and health benefits. Students will apply the theoretical concepts of exercise physiology to evaluate the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases, health promotion, and sports performance enhancement.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Prerequisite: None. This course focuses on typical spoken and written language development and frequently encountered oral language, reading and writing disorders of childhood. Principles, methods, and techniques of diagnosis and remediation are evaluated.
Credits
2
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Summer
This course focuses on English language grammar, usage, mechanics, and style for successful academic writing in the health professions. Students will learn how to use strategies to improve the quality, clarity, and structure of their writing at the sentence level primarily, with some attention to the paragraph and paper levels. The course introduces students to North American academic writing standards; it is ideal for multilingual or native English-speaking students looking to prepare for the rigors of graduate-level writing.
Credits
1 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$540.00
Prerequisites: HE-712. This course focuses on application of core concepts related to educational effectiveness. Various assessment strategies are reviewed and students gain skills related to appropriate selection of assessment methods based on instructional context, modality, objectives, and hidden curriculum considerations. They explore how literature can inform assessment choices and how various assessment techniques can be applied to their own teaching projects. Specific topics include individual assessment within group projects, insights from cognitive science, cultural considerations, and self-assessment.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Spring
- Summer
This course provides foundations of psychopathology in science and clinical practice. As health care policy incorporates a more integrated perspective on behavioral and physical health, students in the health care professions benefit from a greater understanding of mental and emotional health conditions and the latest evidence for their etiology, diagnosis, and management. Through reading, online discussion, quizzes, and case studies, participants will gain a broad understanding of psychopathology from a research and clinical perspective. Discussions are structured to facilitate the application of psychological concepts to work in the health professions.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Prerequisites: None. In this project-based course, learners apply principles of learner-centered instruction and instructional design to plans for teaching and assessment in experiential learning, virtual live-session discussions, and asynchronous instruction. Learners share design processes and participate in peer interaction. Each submission receives feedback from the course instructor. By the conclusion of the semester, students will compile a synthesis of their Course of Instruction including a critical reflection of their designs considering learner-centered instruction and authentic assessment.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Spring
Prior knowledge in chemistry is not essential but helpful. General Chemistry 1 is the first of two chemistry courses. The topics in this course are explained and discussed in context with clinical applications to different health professions. Specific topics include dimensional analysis, introduction to the structure and properties of atoms and molecules, periodic table, balancing chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry and gas laws. In the required lab component students use a lab kit to conduct hands on labs.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$2,180.00
The topics in this course are explained and discussed in the context of clinical applications to various health professions. Specific topics include intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base/aqueous equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, non-metals/transition metals, environmental chemistry, and chemistry of life. In the required lab component students use a lab kit to conduct hands on labs.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$2,180.00
This course provides a general survey of the fundamental principles of genetics, a branch of biology that studies genes, variation, and the expression of inherited traits. All organisms utilize the same genetic systems; therefore, studying genetics is vital to understanding life. This course will explore genetics at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population level. The first part of the course emphasizes the basics of molecular and cellular genetics and covers topics such as DNA structure/function, gene expression, and mutation. The second part of the course focuses on classical genetics and includes topics such as the history of theories of inheritance and Mendelian genetics. The last part of the course highlights population genetics, the study of the genetic composition of biological populations, and how/why it changes over time. Attention to genetic diseases and/or testing and/or medical advances in the field will be explored in each phase of the course.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Program Prerequisites or by consent. This course is an overview of genetics and common syndromes that result in craniofacial anomalies and/or communication disorders. Evaluation and treatment of raniofacial anomalies and associated communication disorders, with a special emphasis on genetic based communication disorders related to specific language impairment, stuttering, and phonological disorders will be addressed.
Credits
1
Semesters Offered
- Spring
In this course, we will introduce and explore the scientific principles of hearing. Topics include acoustics and physical properties of sound, the basic structure and function of the peripheral and central auditory system, psychoacoustics, and auditory system pathology. A particular focus is basic science foundations and application to clinical problem-solving.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree. This course is designed for students to learn how to integrate advanced scientific knowledge related to pathophysiology, health assessment and pharmacotherapeutics in the educational setting.Emphasis is placed on the application of this advanced knowledge to the role of nurse educator.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Summer
Beginning with a review of anatomy and physiology of the ear, this course addresses pathologies of the auditory system and basic assessment of the auditory system. Auditory disorders are discussed in the context of hearing screening, diagnostic assessment, physiological procedures, pediatric evaluation, and differential diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and focuses on topics that are important to health professions. Selected areas of general, organic, and biological chemistry will be covered, with emphasis on how structure, properties, and reactions of matter relate to health and the environment. The goals of this course are to provide foundational knowledge in the role of chemistry in everyday life and its application to clinical settings.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
Students will follow the role of a Speech-Language Pathologist through their impact across the lifespan. We start by defining an SLP's role in assisting childhood language development, identifying acquired injuries or medical diagnoses that may lead to cognitive-linguistic impairment, and demonstrating an SLP's role in geriatric diagnoses and patient-centered care. By the conclusion of this course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the role of the SLP in caring for individuals and the skills required to work in interdisciplinary teams to improve client lives. Understanding the impairments SLPs may encounter provides a better understanding of the scope of SLP practice and various career pathways.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course introduces the student to the foundations of statistical concepts. Health care professionals increasingly rely on statistics for a wide range of uses: from describing clinical populations, to evaluating pharmaceutical outcomes, and even increasing efficiency of clinics and hospitals. As such, this course will provide a background on the kinds of statistical testing that are increasingly of use to those in the health fields.
Credits
3 undergraduate Traditional and accelerated options available
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course will introduce scholars to concepts and theories related to leadership and their application to the education of health professionals at individual and organizational levels. Students will have the opportunity to gain insight into their own leadership through self- assessment and reflection. A course project will a leadership challenge in which they will apply course materials. They will actively engage in peer review throughout the course.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Spring
This course investigates the roles of reading specialists, issues related to consulting and whole school change, and the use of formative assessments to drive instruction. Its focus is on professional development and in-service education to support classroom teachers and tutors in their efforts to improve reading and writing instruction.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Summer
Prerequisites: None. This course introduces Emotional Intelligence (EI) in teams focusing on self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, humility, communication and conflict, coaching and mentoring. Learners will explore concepts that are closely aligned with emotional intelligence in the health professions (e.g. psychological safety, humble inquiry, vulnerability, burnout) and include in-depth self-awareness. Content will contribute to building and evaluating curricula as well as developing effective interprofessional teams, and becoming an effective team leader.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Spring
- Summer
This course introduces learners to medical terminology as a foundation for academic success in the health professions. Using a situated systems approach, the course emphasizes practical and translational applications that align with areas of study across health professions.
Credits
2 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1090
This course will focus upon aspects of microbiology that pertain to human health. Beginning with the basics of microbiological science including the structure, taxonomy, biochemistry and physiology of microorganisms, the student will learn to associate these concepts with human infectious disease and pathogenesis. Epidemiology, diagnostics, and antimicrobial paradigms in healthcare facilities will also be explored. Register for the lab component separately if necessary.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This lab course is designed to complement the concepts covered in Microbiology. Students will utilize a lab kit to conduct hands-on experiments. The lab also incorporates discussion of concepts and results of experiments conducted by the students. Topics covered include lab safety and techniques, microscopy, growth of microbes, and use of appropriate media. This lab course is designed to complement the concepts covered in Microbiology. Students will utilize a lab kit purchased from eScience Labs to conduct hands-on experiments. The lab also incorporates discussion of concepts and results of experiments conducted by the students. Topics covered include lab safety and techniques, microscopy, growth of microbes, and use of appropriate media.
Credits
1 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$545.00
This course provides students with an overview of nutrition as it relates to overall health and quality of life. Topics include the 6 classes of nutrients, dietary recommendations for the general public, energy balance and nutrient delivery, and special considerations throughout the life cycle. Students will have the opportunity to examine special diets that commonly occur in patient care and investigate the unique foods and dietary patterns of several cultures.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course offers you the opportunity to learn the nature of carbon in organic compounds. It presents general principles of organic chemistry related to structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, synthesis, uses, and reactions of alcohols, ethers, aliphatic hydrocarbons (Alkanes, alkynes, alkenes, Cycloalkanes), aldehydes, ketones, aldols, carboxylic acids and lipids, amines, phenols, amino acids, and proteins, and /or carbohydrates. You'll also have an opportunity to learn Spectroscopic methods of structure determination.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$ 2,180.00
Training will be provided in using the International Phonetic Alphabet to transcribe sounds of American English, including experience with influences of dialect and speech disorders. An introduction to the fundamentals of the physics of sound and acoustic phonetics will also be provided.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This course is the first of a two-part physics sequence. Topics covered will include mechanics, simple machines, and energy. Many of the problems and examples discussed will be relevant to biomechanics of the human body and physical activities. In the required lab component students use a lab kit to conduct hands on labs.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Summer
Cost
$ 2,180.00
This course is the second of a two-part physics sequence. Topics covered will include thermodynamics, sound, electricity, gas laws, electrical fields, electrical circuits, and electromagnetism. Many of the problems and examples discussed will be relevant to biomechanics of the human body and physical activities. In the required lab component students use a lab kit to conduct hands on labs.
Credits
4 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Spring
Cost
$2,180.00
This course prepares students to apply research evidence to improve clinical practice. It focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate research evidence, integrate research and theory to answer clinical problems, and disseminate research findings to enhance clinical practice. This course has been designated by the DEN program as a writing intensive course.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Summer
Offered every semester. Each section will address a selected, advanced topic in communication sciences and disorders. Specific course content will be announced during the preceding semester.
Credits
2
Semesters Offered
- Spring
This course covers oral language development and its relationship to the acquisition of reading and writing skills. Theories of language development are analyzed. Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics are addressed.
Credits
3 undergraduate
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
$1,635.00
This teaching apply evidence-based principles of teaching, learning, and assessment to personal teaching goals in a unique learning environment of their choosing. Participants engage in goal setting around personal areas of improvement. A customized plan is created that may include coaching, observation and feedback to improve the participant's teaching practices. Reflections are shared with online classmates, and readings are specific to learner goals.
Credits
3
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
Course work in developmental and acquired neurogenic disorders. This course will expose the clinician to a range of theoretical and practical paradigms relevant to the field of communication disorders. Application will be made to clients/families in developmental and acquired neurogenic populations. Lectures and small group sessions will allow presentation and peer review of counseling interactions.
Credits
2
Semesters Offered
- Fall
- Spring
This course addresses concepts, assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders/diseases that require the use of tracheostomy tubes and mechanical ventilation for adults and children.
Credits
1
Semesters Offered
- Spring
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