| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2801 | PSYC128T | Developmental Psychology This general education course is a study of human development from a lifespan perspective. Emphasis is placed on the scientific study of growth and change in the areas of physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and spiritual development of the individual. Meets NAD certification requirements for Developmental and Educational Psychology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2802 | PSYC200 | Psychology Conference/Study Tours Students attend a conference or participate in a study tour designed to enrich their educational experience and promote effectiveness and job preparedness within their field of study. Requirements include attendance and maintaining a log of resulting reflections/learning experiences. Lab fees based on destination. Credits: 0 - 6, Lab Fee 29 ($1800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2803 | PSYC201 | Parenting A study of the family system in preparation for parenthood and the dynamics of parent-child interaction. Attention is given to family planning, the childbirth experience, child development, techniques for developing close relationships and communication between parent and child, understanding and relating to children's individuality, common child rearing problems, and methods of modifying behavior. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 201. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2804 | PSYC201 | Parenting (IN-8) A study of the family system in preparation for parenthood and the dynamics of parent-child interaction. Attention is given to family planning, the childbirth experience, child development, techniques for developing close relationships and communication between parent and child, understanding and relating to children's individuality, common child rearing problems, and methods of modifying behavior. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 201. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2015 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2805 | PSYC201 | Parenting (SERV-2) A study of the family system in preparation for parenthood and the dynamics of parent-child interaction. Attention is given to family planning, the childbirth experience, child development, techniques for developing close relationships and communication between parent and child, understanding and relating to children's individuality, common child rearing problems, and methods of modifying behavior. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 201. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2806 | PSYC221 | Challenge Course Facilitation and Therapeutic Recreation See OUTL 221 for course description. This course is cross-listed with OUTL 221. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2006 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2807 | PSYC221 | Challenge Course Facilitation and Therapeutic Recreation See OUTL 221 for course description. This course is cross-listed with OUTL 221. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2808 | PSYC223 | Marriage and Family This course provides an overview of marriage and the family from social-psychological dimension, including intimate, economic and spiritual aspects. Included are investigations of courtship and marriage relationships, preparation for marriage, family and parenthood, interpersonal relationships and marital adjustment. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 225. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2015 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2809 | PSYC223 | Marriage and Family This course provides an overview of marriage and the family from social-psychological dimension, including intimate, economic and spiritual aspects. Included are investigations of courtship and marriage relationships, preparation for marriage, family and parenthood, interpersonal relationships and marital adjustment. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 225. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2810 | PSYC224 | Social Psychology A study of human behavior as affected in the context of the social world. Dynamics of groups, social roles, communication, and mass behavior are focuses of consideration. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 224. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2811 | PSYC226 | Psychology of Religion An examination of the psychological processes involved in religious experiences from personal, developmental, social and emotional perspectives. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2812 | PSYC226 | Psychology of Religion An examination of the psychological processes involved in religious experiences from personal, developmental, social and emotional perspectives. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2813 | PSYC227 | Cognitive Psychology This course is an introduction to the area of psychology which deals with how human beings process information about the world. The course focuses on how individuals attend to and obtain information about the world, how the brain stores and processes that information, and how individuals think, solve problems and use language. Specific topics such as attention, perception, memory and problem solving are addressed. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2814 | PSYC231 | Multicultural Relations See SOCI 230 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 230 and SOCW 230. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2815 | PSYC231 | Multicultural Relations See SOCI 230 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 230 and SOCW 230. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2816 | PSYC233 | Human Sexuality A study of human sexual behavior, relationships, and values as reflected in the Christian cultural setting. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 233 and SOCW 233. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2817 | PSYC234 | H:Social Psychology (IN-8) This course is part of the Southern Scholars curriculum. It is a more rigorous version of PSYC 224, a study of human behavior as affected in the context of the social world. Concepts such as group dynamics, social roles, communication, and mass behavior will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will learn how social psychological concepts impact various arenas such as families, business, religion, law, politics, and media. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2818 | PSYC250 | Death and Dying See SOCI 250 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 250, SOCI 450, SOCW 250, and SOCW 450. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2819 | PSYC253 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology A study of human behavior in industries and organizations. Major theories, issues, research, and methods will be introduced. Emphasis is given to acquainting students with the possible applications of psychology to the fields of business and organizational management. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2007 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2820 | PSYC253 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology A study of human behavior in industries and organizations. Major theories, issues, research, and methods will be introduced. Emphasis is given to acquainting students with the possible applications of psychology to the fields of business and organizational management. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2821 | PSYC253 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology A study of human behavior in industries and organizations. Major theories, issues, research, and methods will be introduced. Emphasis is given to acquainting students with the possible applications of psychology to the fields of business and organizational management. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2822 | PSYC295 | Directed Study This course permits the student with adequate preparation to pursue independent study in specific areas in psychology. The area of study will appear on the transcript. Directed study arrangements are to be completed by the student in advance of registration after consulting with the adviser and following an application process. Procedures and guidelines are available from the school. May be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2823 | PSYC295 | Independent Study This course permits the student with adequate preparation to pursue independent study in specific areas in psychology. The area of study will appear on the transcript. Independent study arrangements are to be completed by the student in advance of registration after consulting with the adviser and following an application process. Procedures and guidelines are available from the school. May be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2824 | PSYC297 | Research Design and Statistics I This course provides an introduction to scientific inquiry in psychology and other social and behavioral sciences. Students are introduced to APA (American Psychological Association) style, descriptive statistics, and basic research design. Students are guided in understanding the role of statistics in research design and are introduced to computer-aided data analysis using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences).Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory each week. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1995 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2825 | PSYC297L | Rsrch Des & Stat I Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2826 | PSYC315 | Abnormal Psychology A study of the etiology of pathological behavior and the factors relating to good adjustment and mental health. Attention is paid to several continuing or recent controversial issues in the field of psychopathology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2827 | PSYC326 | Biological Basis for Behavior A study of the brain: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neural control of behavior. The biochemical substrates of behavior such as memory, sleep, emotion, learning, and motivation are examined. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1981 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2828 | PSYC326 | Biological Basis for Behavior A study of the brain: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neural control of behavior. The biochemical substrates of behavior such as memory, sleep, emotion, learning, and motivation are examined. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2829 | PSYC326L | Physiological Psyc Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2830 | PSYC336 | Language Acquisition and Development This course will explore the process of language acquisition through its developmental stages (from infancy through adulthood). A review of literature will expand on visual, auditory and information processing disorders as well as the major theories of language acquisition and development. Five (5) hours of field experience observations are required. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2831 | PSYC346 | Introduction to Personality Theories This course is an exploration of the major paradigms of personality theory from a Christian perspective. Psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism, existentialism, and others will be covered. It will focus on the modern theorists, including White, Rogers, Skinner, May, Bandura, Mischel, Wilson, and Barash. A study of human motivation and an exploration of individual personality perspective will provide useful personal information. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1993 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2832 | PSYC346 | Introduction to Personality Theories This course is an exploration of the major paradigms of personality theory from a Christian perspective. Psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism, existentialism, and others will be covered. It will focus on the modern theorists, including White, Rogers, Skinner, May, Bandura, Mischel, Wilson, and Barash. A study of human motivation and an exploration of individual personality perspective will provide useful personal information. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2833 | PSYC357 | Psychological Testing This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of testing, particularly as it relates to the practice of psychology. Specifically, the course examines the purpose of individual assessment of ability, aptitude, achievement, interest, and personality. Theory and basic concepts underlying the individually administered and group tests will be evaluated. Non-standardized tests and other techniques for psychological assessment will also be addressed. Concurrent enrollment with PSYC 297 is recommended. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2834 | PSYC377 | Fundamentals of Counseling This is an introduction to the major theories and practices of individual counseling. The dynamics of the helping relationship are analyzed. Theory and practice will be integrated. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2835 | PSYC377 | Fundamentals of Counseling This is an introduction to the major theories and practices of individual counseling. The dynamics of the helping relationship are analyzed. Theory and practice will be integrated. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 2836 | PSYC380 | Junior Seminar in Psychology This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to think critically about their career choice in the field of psychology. The seminar provides guidance for those planning to apply to graduate programs. The course walks students through the phases of the application process including, but not limited to, establishing a specific career path, identifying admission requirements, searching for accredited graduate programs in their chosen specializations, writing a sample admission essay, and completing an application to at least one graduate school of their choice. As part of course requirements, students will apply for admission to the Psychology program at Southern. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2837 | PSYC384 | Experimental Psychology This course focuses on experimentation in the field of psychology. Specifically, students will be introduced to conducting simple experiments in such areas as learning, cognition, sensation, perception, and social psychology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1986 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2838 | PSYC384 | Experimental Psychology This course focuses on experimentation in the field of psychology. Specifically, students will be introduced to conducting simple experiments in such areas as learning, cognition, sensation, perception, and social psychology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1A, Records Office | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 2839 | PSYC390 | Health Psychology A study of the principles of human behavior in understanding how the mind and body interact in health and disease. The course examines topics such as alcohol, other drugs and behavior, health promotion, psychosomatic illness, stress and coping, pain management, and health damaging behaviors. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2840 | PSYC390 | Health Psychology A study of the principles of human behavior in understanding how the mind and body interact in health and disease. The course examines topics such as alcohol, other drugs and behavior, health promotion, psychosomatic illness, stress and coping, pain management, and health damaging behaviors. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2841 | PSYC400 | Psychology Conference/Study Tours Students attend a conference or participate in a study tour designed to enrich their educational experience and promote effectiveness and job preparedness within their field of study. Requirements include attendance and maintaining a log of resulting reflections/learning experiences. Completion of a reflective paper required. Lab fees based on destination. Credits: 0 - 6, Lab Fee 29 ($1800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2842 | PSYC405 | Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention See SOCW 405 for course description. This course is cross-listed with NURS 348 and SOCW 405. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2843 | PSYC416 | History and Systems of Psychology This is the capstone course of the psychology undergraduate program. The course examines the beginnings of modern psychology from its origins in theology, philosophy, and the natural sciences, to its contemporary schools and theoretical systems that comprise psychology today. Successful completion of the capstone experience requires the writing of a senior thesis and completing the Major Field Exit exam (MFT) in psychology. The senior thesis showcases each psychology senior's attempt to describe and evaluate the contributions of a major figure in the history of psychology and to examine how the enduring questions in philosophy and psychology have been answered by the historical figure chosen, and reflected in each student's own intellectual journey in the psychology program. The last portion of the thesis is a self-assessment of how the student has met a major core objective of the program's Conceptual Framework: The Caring Person. In order to complete the course, students must receive a passing grade on their senior thesis, and pass the MFT with a score that, at minimum, lies at the 50th percentile. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2844 | PSYC418 | History and Systems of Psychology The course examines the beginnings of modern psychology from its origins in theology, philosophy, and the natural sciences, to its contemporary schools and theoretical systems that comprise psychology today. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2845 | PSYC422 | Issues in Adolescence The determinants and implications of behavioral characteristics and developmental patterns during adolescence will be studied. Content will include the psychological and social dynamics underlying the crises and issues specific to adolescents in modern society. This course is cross-listed with EDUC 423. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1995 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2846 | PSYC422 | Issues in Adolescence The determinants and implications of behavioral characteristics and developmental patterns during adolescence will be studied. Content will include the psychological and social dynamics underlying the crises and issues specific to adolescents in modern society. This course is cross-listed with EDUC 423. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2847 | PSYC426 | Issues in Psychology and Religion This course will explore issues of importance in the relationship between Psychology and Religion from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian perspective. Cultural and historical factors, models of integration, and critical issues in psychology are examined in light of Scripture, inspired writings, and modern thinkers in Christian psychology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2848 | PSYC426 | Issues in Psychology and Religion This course will explore issues of importance in the relationship between Psychology and Religion from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian perspective. Cultural and historical factors, models of integration, and critical issues in psychology are examined in light of Scripture, inspired writings, and modern thinkers in Christian psychology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 2849 | PSYC428 | Issues in Psychology and Religion (W) This course will explore issues of importance in the relationship between Psychology and Religion from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian perspective. Cultural and historical factors, models of integration, and critical issues in psychology are examined in light of Scripture, inspired writings, and modern thinkers in Christian psychology. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 2850 | PSYC455 | Psychology of Emerging Adulthood The determinants and implications of behavioral characteristics and developmental patterns during emerging adulthood will be studied. Content will include the psychological and social dynamics underlying the crises and developmental issues specific to emerging adulthood in modern society. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2851 | PSYC460 | Group Processes This course will offer the advanced student the opportunity to explore through practice the various roles of group dynamics. The experience will provide skill development for the management of small groups in therapy, school, business, and church settings. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1994 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2852 | PSYC460 | Group Processes This course will offer the advanced student the opportunity to explore through practice the various roles of group dynamics. The experience will provide skill development for the management of small groups in therapy, school, business, and church settings. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2853 | PSYC465 | Topics in Psychology Selected topics in psychology as chosen from such areas as: psychology of religion, ethics, individual differences, psychology of women, sensation and perception, etc. This course may be repeated for credit with an appropriate change in topics. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2854 | PSYC479 | Family Counseling An advanced counseling techniques course including an emphasis on family and individual counseling and how to direct persons to make changes towards more effective interpersonal relationships. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2855 | PSYC479 | Family Counseling An advanced counseling techniques course including an emphasis on family and individual counseling and how to direct persons to make changes towards more effective interpersonal relationships. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2856 | PSYC480 | Senior Seminar in Psychology This is the capstone course of the psychology undergraduate program and is to be taken during a student's final year. This course comprises a study of psychology that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experiences. The aim is to build on the conceptual framework through case studies, reflective essays, and the completion of a senior thesis. Successful completion of the capstone experience requires completing the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2857 | PSYC480 | Senior Seminar in Psychology (W) This is the capstone course of the psychology undergraduate program and is to be taken during a student's final year. This course comprises a study of psychology that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experiences. The aim is to build on the conceptual framework through case studies, reflective essays, and the completion of a senior thesis. Successful completion of the capstone experience requires completing the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2858 | PSYC480 | Senior Seminar in Psychology (W) This is the capstone course of the psychology undergraduate program and is to be taken during a student's final year. This course comprises a study of psychology that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experiences. The aim is to build on the conceptual framework through case studies, reflective essays, and the completion of a senior thesis. Successful completion of the capstone experience requires completing the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1A, Records Office | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 2859 | PSYC481 | Senior Seminar in Psychology This is the capstone course of the psychology undergraduate program and is to be taken during a student's final year. This course comprises a study of psychology that integrates knowledge gained through previous coursework and experiences. The aim is to build on the conceptual framework through case studies, reflective essays, and the completion of a senior thesis. Successful completion of the capstone experience requires completing the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Review | |
| 2860 | PSYC490 | Psychology Seminar This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to think critically about their career choice in the field of psychology. The seminar provides guidance for those planning on applying to graduate programs. The course walks students through the phases of the application process including, but not limited to, establishing a specific career path, identifying admission requirements, searching for accredited graduate programs in their chosen specializations, writing a sample admission essay, and completing an application to at least one graduate school of their choice. As part of course requirements, students will apply for admission to the Psychology program at Southern. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1994 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2861 | PSYC491 | Psychology Practicum Supervised volunteer/work experience in related fields of psychology. At least fifty (50) clock hours of work experience are required for each semester hour of credit. This class should be taken no later than fall of the senior year. Grades will be assigned on an A, B, or F basis. May be repeated for credit for up to 3 hours. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1999 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2862 | PSYC491 | Psychology Practicum (SERV-2) Supervised volunteer/work experience in related fields of psychology. At least fifty (50) clock hours of work experience are required for each semester hour of credit. This class should be taken no later than fall of the senior year. Grades will be assigned on an A, B, or F basis. May be repeated for credit for up to 3 hours. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2863 | PSYC492 | Psychology Internship Supervised volunteer/work experience in related fields of psychology. A minimum of one hundred (100) clock hours of work experience are required for each semester hour of credit. May be repeated for credit for up to 6 hours. Students choosing 0 hours will receive a grade of pass/fail. All other grades will be assigned on an A, B, or F basis. Credits: 0 - 6, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2864 | PSYC495 | Directed Study See PSYC 295 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education and Psychology | Active | |
| 2865 | PSYC495 | Independent Study This course permits the student with adequate preparation to pursue independent study in specific areas in psychology. The area of study will appear on the transcript. Independent study arrangements are to be completed by the student in advance of registration after consulting with the adviser and following an application process. Procedures and guidelines are available from the school. May be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2866 | PSYC497L | Rsrch Des&Stat II Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2010 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2867 | PSYC498 | Research Design and Statistics II (W) This course is the second of the two-part series, Research Design and Statistics. Emphasis is placed on 'doing research' in psychology. The focus is on research methods, inferential statistics, and non-parametric methods of data analysis. Each student is required to complete a proposal and an independent research project. Data analysis techniques utilize SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory each week. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2868 | PSYC498L | Research Design and Statistics II Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Psychology (PSYC) | PSYC | School of Education, Psychology and Counseling | Active | |
| 2869 | PTAS100 | Physical Therapy Perspectives In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student received an introduction to the role of the PTA with the PT/PTA relationship as well as the overall healthcare team. The fundamentals of ethical decision-making and Standards of Practice for the PTA are defined and established as the behavioral expectation of the professionalism throughout the entire program. Students learn to apply appropriate standard to all PTA interactions ranging from daily patient care interactions to more difficult topics like stress management and dealing with death and dying. This course also introduces the PTA student to documentation and evidence-based practice. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2019 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2870 | PTAS100 | Physical Therapy Perspectives In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student received an introduction to the role of the PTA with the PT/PTA relationship as well as the overall healthcare team. The fundamentals of ethical decision-making and Standards of Practice for the PTA are defined and established as the behavioral expectation of the professionalism throughout the entire program. Students learn to apply appropriate standard to all PTA interactions ranging from daily patient care interactions to more difficult topics like stress management and dealing with death and dying. This course also introduces the PTA student to documentation and evidence-based practice. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2871 | PTAS100 | Physical Therapy Perspectives In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student received an introduction to the role of the PTA with the PT/PTA relationship as well as the overall healthcare team. The fundamentals of ethical decision-making and Standards of Practice for the PTA are defined and established as the behavioral expectation of the professionalism throughout the entire program. Students learn to apply appropriate standard to all PTA interactions ranging from daily patient care interactions to more difficult topics like stress management and dealing with death and dying. This course also introduces the PTA student to documentation and evidence-based practice. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Review | |
| 2872 | PTAS105 | Kinesiology In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student discovers human movement through the anatomy and joint biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. A thorough understanding of anatomical positions, terminology, planes of motion, tissues and muscles of trunk and extremities are covered. Foundation concepts of muscle/joint functions, biomechanics, levers, kinematics, open and closed chain motions, arthrokinematics, and standard joint motion are introduced and will aid in further concept development in PTAS 201 and PTAS 220. Practical applications include goniometry, muscle testing, passive range of motion and palpation of bony landmarks and soft tissues. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2019 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2873 | PTAS105 | Kinesiology In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student discovers human movement through the anatomy and joint biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. A thorough understanding of anatomical positions, terminology, planes of motion, tissues and muscles of trunk and extremities are covered. Foundation concepts of muscle/joint functions, biomechanics, levers, kinematics, open and closed chain motions, arthrokinematics, and standard joint motion are introduced and will aid in further concept development in PTAS 201 and PTAS 220. Practical applications include goniometry, muscle testing, passive range of motion and palpation of bony landmarks and soft tissues. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2874 | PTAS115 | Fundamentals of PT Practice In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student learns the fundamental activities of a PTA in the clinical setting. The PTA student learns safety awareness with OSHA standards, infection control, body mechanics, and assessing patient vital signs. The PTA student will also learn about wound care, skin integrity, and common burn treatments. The normal gait cycle will be broken down and discussed. Practical application skills include positioning and draping, wheelchair management mobility, bed mobility, transfers, gait training and assistive device use and management. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2875 | PTAS115 | Fundamentals of PT Practice In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student learns the fundamental activities of a PTA in the clinical setting. The PTA student learns safety awareness with OSHA standards, infection control, body mechanics, and assessing patient vital signs. The PTA student will also learn about wound care, skin integrity, and common burn treatments. The normal gait cycle will be broken down and discussed. Practical application skills include positioning and draping, wheelchair management mobility, bed mobility, transfers, gait training and assistive device use and management. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 10 ($210), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Review | |
| 2876 | PTAS200 | Service-Learning in PT Assistant (SERV-2) This is a service-learning class designed to be co-registered with the student’s choice of an appropriate project in a concurrent PTAS course. The student is expected to use what they learn in the classroom to make a difference in the community. The reflection component will enable students to describe and examine how they utilized their knowledge and abilities to serve others. Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: N/A Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2877 | PTAS201 | Observation and Measurement In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the skills needed to collect information for plan of care progression. It is said, "That which is measured improves" ~ Peter Drucker. Therefore, in order to measure progress or the lack thereof, PTA students must be proficient in observing and assessing the current state of the patient. The students learn how to assess the quantity and quality of pain; posture; muscle tone; reflexes; muscle strength through manual muscle testing; balance and coordination; arousal; mentation; and cognition. Students also learn how to monitor for potential safety and architectural barriers in the home and community. Each student begins an evidence-based research project by selecting a topic for literature review. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2019 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2878 | PTAS201 | Observation and Measurement In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the skills needed to collect information for plan of care progression. It is said, "That which is measured improves" ~ Peter Drucker. Therefore, in order to measure progress or the lack thereof, PTA students must be proficient in observing and assessing the current state of the patient. The students learn how to assess the quantity and quality of pain; posture; muscle tone; reflexes; muscle strength through manual muscle testing; balance and coordination; arousal; mentation; and cognition. Students also learn how to monitor for potential safety and architectural barriers in the home and community. Each student begins an evidence-based research project by selecting a topic for literature review. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2879 | PTAS205 | Therapeutic Modalities In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities to address various physical rehabilitation goals. Students learn the physiology of pain and its influence on patient function. Students are educated in the indications, contraindications, use, and application of the following modalities: superficial heat/paraffin, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, intermittent compression, mechanical traction, electrical current/iontophoresis, biofeedback, LASER, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic massage. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2880 | PTAS205 | Therapeutic Modalities In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities to address various physical rehabilitation goals. Students learn the physiology of pain and its influence on patient function. Students are educated in the indications, contraindications, use, and application of the following modalities: superficial heat/paraffin, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, intermittent compression, mechanical traction, electrical current/iontophoresis, biofeedback, LASER, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic massage. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2881 | PTAS205 | Therapeutic Modalities In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities to address various physical rehabilitation goals. Students learn the physiology of pain and its influence on patient function. Students are educated in the indications, contraindications, use, and application of the following modalities: superficial heat/paraffin, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, intermittent compression, mechanical traction, electrical current/iontophoresis, biofeedback, LASER, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic massage. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2882 | PTAS209 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student learns information vital to treating a patient with an orthopedic diagnosis. This course includes content on common orthopedic conditions, common post-surgical conditions and related treatment protocols. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2019 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2883 | PTAS209 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student learns information vital to treating a patient with an orthopedic diagnosis. This course includes content on common orthopedic conditions, common post-surgical conditions and related treatment protocols. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2884 | PTAS209 | Orthopedic Rehabilitation In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student learns information vital to treating a patient with an orthopedic diagnosis. This course includes content on common orthopedic conditions, common post-surgical conditions and related treatment protocols. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Review | |
| 2885 | PTAS212 | Clinical Pathology In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the impact of disease on human performance and function throughout the lifespan. The way the body protects itself through the various aspects of the immune system and the process of inflammation and repair are the initial areas of focus. The student then proceeds through the study of disease in a systematic manner for all body systems as well as common medical and surgical conditions. Students gain experience in reviewing a medical record, understanding common laboratory values and their indications, and physical therapy implications of common medications. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Review | |
| 2886 | PTAS212 | Clinical Pathology In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the impact of disease on human performance and function throughout the lifespan. The way the body protects itself through the various aspects of the immune system and the process of inflammation and repair are the initial areas of focus. The student then proceeds through the study of disease in a systematic manner for all body systems as well as common medical and surgical conditions. Students gain experience in reviewing a medical record, understanding common laboratory values and their indications, and physical therapy implications of common medications. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2887 | PTAS212 | Clinical Pathology In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the impact of disease on human performance and function throughout the lifespan. The way the body protects itself through the various aspects of the immune system and the process of inflammation and repair are the initial areas of focus. The student then proceeds through the study of disease in a systematic manner for all body systems as well as common medical and surgical conditions. Students gain experience in reviewing a medical record, understanding common laboratory values and their indications, and physical therapy implications of common medications. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2888 | PTAS215 | Neuromuscular Rehabilitation In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student takes a thorough look at treatment of neurologic conditions. This course enables the student to identify normal versus abnormal neurological tone and movements. Foundational concepts in developmental sequencing, righting and equilibrium reactions, and developmental reflexes are covered. The common techniques of PFN, Rood, Bobath, Brunnstrom, and NDT are used for treatment. Common neurological conditions, including spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, are heavily focused on in this course. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2889 | PTAS215 | Neuromuscular Rehabilitation In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student takes a thorough look at treatment of neurologic conditions. This course enables the student to identify normal versus abnormal neurological tone and movements. Foundational concepts in developmental sequencing, righting and equilibrium reactions, and developmental reflexes are covered. The common techniques of PFN, Rood, Bobath, Brunnstrom, and NDT are used for treatment. Common neurological conditions, including spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, are heavily focused on in this course. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2890 | PTAS218 | Rehabilitation In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the treatment of various special population groups. The PTA student will learn patient care techniques from the pediatric to the geriatric patient. The various uses of orthotics as well as prosthetics for post-amputation patients is covered. Other topics covered include grade I and II joint mobilizations, special tests, women's health issues and pulmonary physical therapy. Content experts cover some of the previous topics through guest lectures. Each student presents an oral and PowerPoint presentation around an evidence-based project that began in PTAS 201. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2891 | PTAS218 | Rehabilitation In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the treatment of various special population groups. The PTA student will learn patient care techniques from the pediatric to the geriatric patient. The various uses of orthotics as well as prosthetics for post-amputation patients is covered. Other topics covered include grade I and II joint mobilizations, special tests, women's health issues and pulmonary physical therapy. Content experts cover some of the previous topics through guest lectures. Each student presents an oral and PowerPoint presentation around an evidence-based project that began in PTAS 201. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2892 | PTAS218 | Rehabilitation In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student receives instruction in the treatment of various special population groups and special treatment techniques. The PTA student will learn patient care techniques for the geriatric patient, women’s health and occupational health patients. Students will learn how to work with amputees, prosthetics and orthotic management. Other topics include pulmonary rehab, joint mobilizations, and special tests. Competence will be demonstrated in grade I and II peripheral joint mobilizations, postural drainage with cupping and vibration, and residual limb wrapping. Many guest lectures will be incorporated to provide a variety in content area. An evidence-based practice research project will be conducted with a formal presentation being presented. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2893 | PTAS220 | Therapeutic Exercise In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student will learn how to assess and apply therapeutic exercise techniques. The foundation from PTAS 105 and PTAS 115 are built upon to develop strong skills in therapeutic exercise (progression and regression). Key areas of focus for this course include anaerobic exercise, aerobic conditioning, stretching, strengthening, open vs closed chain exercise, common gait deviations and cardiovascular rehabilitation. Students learn how to write, instruct and progress a home exercise program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2894 | PTAS221 | Therapeutic Exercise (SERV-2) In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student will learn how to assess and apply therapeutic exercise techniques. The foundation from PTAS 105 and 115 are built upon to develop strong skills in therapeutic exercise (progression and regression). Key areas of focus for this course include anaerobic exercise, aerobic conditioning, stretching, strengthening, open vs closed chain exercise, common gait deviations and cardiovascular rehabilitation. In this SERV-2 course, students learn how to write, instruct and progress a home exercise program. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2895 | PTAS221 | Therapeutic Exercise (SERV-2) In this 12-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student will learn how to assess and apply therapeutic exercise techniques. The foundation from PTAS 105 and 115 are built upon to develop strong skills in therapeutic exercise (progression and regression). Key areas of focus for this course include anaerobic exercise, aerobic conditioning, stretching, strengthening, open vs closed chain exercise, common gait deviations and cardiovascular rehabilitation. In this SERV-2 course, students learn how to write, instruct and progress a home exercise program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) Future (2025-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Review | |
| 2896 | PTAS225 | Capstone Seminar In this 16-week course, students prepare for taking the PTA licensure examination. Instruction in study techniques along with test taking strategies are a large focus of this course. Mock examinations are used throughout the course to increase the student's comfort level with the testing process. Additional topics covered include instruction in resume completion and interview skills, impact of insurance regulation on PT care, risk management, quality assurance and career development. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 10 ($210), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2897 | PTAS225 | Capstone Seminar In this 16-week course, students prepare for taking the PTA licensure examination. Instruction in study techniques along with test taking strategies are a large focus of this course. Mock examinations are used throughout the course to increase the student's comfort level with the testing process. Additional topics covered include instruction in resume completion and interview skills, impact of insurance regulation on PT care, risk management, quality assurance and career development. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 19 ($800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2898 | PTAS235 | Clinical Affiliation I In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student integrates the didactic knowledge of all prerequisite courses into a full-time clinical experience. The purpose of the initial experience is to apply, integrate, and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and/or physical therapist assistant (PTA). Basic patient care skills, anatomy/biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and selected assessment techniques are included. Selected pathological and disease conditions will be emphasized depending on the setting. Practice settings may include acute care hospitals, private practice, skilled nursing centers, and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the didactic courses will be applied to direct patient/client care for uncomplicated patients with a high degree of supervision and guidance. The student will spend a minimum of 160 hours in the clinical setting. (Pass/Fail) Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2899 | PTAS235 | Clinical Affiliation I In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student integrates the didactic knowledge of all prerequisite courses into a full-time clinical experience. The purpose of the initial experience is to apply, integrate, and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and/or physical therapist assistant (PTA). Basic patient care skills, anatomy/biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and selected assessment techniques are included. Selected pathological and disease conditions will be emphasized depending on the setting. Practice settings may include acute care hospitals, private practice, skilled nursing centers, and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the didactic courses will be applied to direct patient/client care for uncomplicated patients with a high degree of supervision and guidance. The student will spend a minimum of 160 hours in the clinical setting. (Pass/Fail) Credits: 4, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active | |
| 2900 | PTAS235 | Clinical Affiliation I In this 4-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student integrates the didactic knowledge of all prerequisite courses into a full-time clinical experience. The purpose of the initial experience is to apply, integrate, and perform learned clinical skills on patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT) and/or physical therapist assistant (PTA). Basic patient care skills, anatomy/biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and selected assessment techniques are included. Selected pathological and disease conditions will be emphasized depending on the setting. Practice settings may include acute care hospitals, private practice, skilled nursing centers, and outpatient rehabilitation centers. Knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the didactic courses will be applied to direct patient/client care for uncomplicated patients with a high degree of supervision and guidance. The student will spend a minimum of 160 hours in the clinical setting. (Pass/Fail) Credits: 4, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Therapist Assistant (PTAS) | PTAS | Physical Therapist Assistant | Active |