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MKTG 3500 - Services and Sports Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Marketing education has traditionally focused on the marketing of goods. However, services account for the majority of the economic activity in the United States and much of the developed world. In order to successfully develop and manage service products, marketers must understand the characteristics that differentiate them from conventionally manufactured goods. This course aims to systematically study these characteristics and the challenges they present to marketers in service organizations. The latter half of the course will focus on sports marketing as a special form of services marketing. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 3600 - International Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem Online]
In this course students will learn the problems and procedures of marketing in foreign countries, including effects of foreign cultures and marketing systems on the design of marketing programs. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 3700 - Business Studies Abroad - International Marketing Credits: (3)
Basic principles of international marketing. Fundamentals of international market research including macro and micro-level analysis. Discusses international marketing as part of a global strategy. This course is taught at Fachhochschule Hof, Germany during each fall semester. Students enrolled in this course have to participate in the Study Abroad Program (Contact: Doris Geide-Stevenson, ext. 7634, dgsteven@weber.edu). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 4200 - Internet Marketing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is an elective course for Information Systems & Technologies and Marketing majors. The course deals with the steps used in developing a marketing plan, orienting the plan to developing an Internet presence, and developing a World-Wide Web site to implement the on-line components of the plan. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 4400 - Marketing Strategy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
This course centers on gaining and sustaining competitive advantages. It entails analyzing customers, competitors, and internal capabilities; then making appropriate product, pricing, promotion, and distribution decisions. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; ACTG 2020 ; MGMT 3200 or NET 3250 ; MKTG 3010 .
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MKTG 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3)
Directed research and study on an individual basis. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval.
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MKTG 4850 - Marketing Study Abroad Credits: (1-3)
This course is designed for students who wish to explore marketing theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study international marketing as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . May be repeated once up to 6 credits.
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MKTG 4860 - Marketing Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through the Marketing courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Instructor approval.
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MLS 1001 - Online Orientation for AAS Degree Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course is designed to prepare the student for the online environment and specifics of the MLS program. Course components include: study and computer skills, learning styles, MLS student handbook, library tutorial, faculty introductions, contact and troubleshooting information, and academic advisement tailor-made specifically for AAS degree MLS students online.
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MLS 1003 - Introduction to Clinical Immunology Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Not currently offered
Principles and applications for laboratory testing including safe practices for laboratory practitioner, specimen quality assurance, basic concepts in clinical immunology, and clinical approaches to immunological testing. Prerequisite: This course requires the older number, MLS 1000. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 1010 - Core Clinical Laboratory Skills Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
The MLS 1010 course is designed to teach core clinical laboratory skills to individuals from various health care professions. The curriculum will focus on basic laboratory methods in quality control, quality assurance, information recording and transfer, normal and abnormal laboratory values, and problem recognition. Students will receive basic technical instruction in laboratory safety, microscopy, phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, and laboratory instrumentation in the areas of hematology, serology, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry and microbiology. Students must have the support of a clinical laboratory to fulfill the laboratory requirement. The laboratory component will address applications with a focus on Point of Care testing (POCT). Students will be required to spend a minimum of 4 unpaid hours per week working on laboratory competency. Upon successful completion of the course students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Profession’s Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) program. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval.
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MLS 1113 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practices Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Principles and applications to laboratory testing including safe practices for the laboratory practitioner, specimen quality assurance, phlebotomy, urinalysis, basic concepts in clinical immunology, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Laboratory session addresses the principles and applications involved in medical laboratory assisting to include safety, microscopy, specimen processing, quality assurance, phlebotomy, and urinalysis; with a focus on Point of Care testing (POCT) in clinical immunology, clinical chemistry, and clinical microbiology.
*Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 1114 - Principles of Hematology and Hemostasis Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Fundamental theories of hematopoiesis, routine laboratory evaluation of blood components using standard instrumentation and microscopic methods, including safety and quality control. Fundamental theories of hemostasis and introduction to abnormal hematology. Introduction to routine laboratory methods in hemostasis. At least one semester of chemistry and one semester of anatomy/physiology is recommended prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: MLS 1113 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
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MLS 2003 - Applied Laboratory Mathematics and Laboratory Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A discipline-specific course which tailors applied laboratory mathematics and clinical statistics to all areas of the medical laboratory with emphasis in clinical chemistry. Topics to include reagent preparation, specimen dilution protocols, quality assurance and quality control, practical applications of common statistical tests, and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel. The course is designed to complement the mathematics component of Clinical Chemistry MLS 2211 and MLS 2213 .
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MLS 2210 - Principles of Immunohematology Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Lecture and laboratory covering the theory and principles of Immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality controls, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. Prerequisite: MLS 1113 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
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MLS 2211 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry I Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Basic concepts and techniques in clinical chemistry and quality control utilizing manual and automated laboratory procedures. Emphasis on blood and body fluid assessments of carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen testing and electrolyte acid/base balance. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 2212 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology I Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant pathogenic cocci and Gram negative rods, including epidemiology, pathogenicity, and procedures for traditional laboratory identification. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Pre/Co-requisite: MICR 1113 or MICR 2054 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
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MLS 2213 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry II Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Continuation of MLS 2211 with the introduction to methods for the assessment of proteins, lipids, enzymology, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology and basic endocrinology. Prerequisite: MLS 2211 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 2214 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology II Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course is a continuation of MLS 2212 including, antimicrobial testing, clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria including Gram positive bacteria, mycobacteria, and anaerobes. Prerequisite: MLS 2212 . *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required.
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MLS 2256 - Supervised Clinical Experience I Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 2257 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 2257 - Supervised Clinical Experience II Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 2256 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 2830 - Directed Reading Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Topics in Laboratory Medicine under the direction of departmental faculty advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours. *Acceptance into the MLS AAS Program required
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MLS 3301 - Online Orientation for BS Degree Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course is designed to prepare the student for the online environment and specifics of the MLS program. Course components include: study and computer skills, learning styles, MLS student handbook, library tutorial, faculty introductions, contact and troubleshooting information, academic advisement, Power Point Presentations, an abbreviated overview of the core MLS disciplines such as hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical immunohematology, and a short referenced paper writing and using library resources tailor-made specifically for BS degree MLS students online.
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MLS 3302 - Biostatistics, Research Methods, and Laboratory Practices Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Advanced theory to include laboratory instrument systems comparison, evaluation, and CLIA 88 validation procedures with emphasis on scientific research design and statistical analysis. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory sciences to include educational strategies for laboratory personnel, approaches to work-load management, budgeting and marketing strategies for laboratory services. Students also learn about and evaluate the new diagnostic technology available to medical laboratories, as well as learning how to select, evaluate, design, perform, and document CLIA-88 acceptable validations studies on new chemistry instrumentation or analytical methods. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory to include workload management, designing and implementing standards for quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, and investigative concepts related to new method and instrument evaluation, selection, and validation. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 3310 - Advanced Immunohematology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Advanced blood banking theory and specialized procedures as they pertain to transfusion, quality assurance and regulatory issues pertaining to Transfusion Medicine.
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MLS 3312 - Clinical Laboratory Immunology and Virology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course provides MLS students with clinical immunology theory and simulated laboratory experience necessary to prepare students for a career in a clinical laboratory setting. The course will be divided into four sections: basic concepts in immunology, clinical immunology techniques, immune related disease states, and diagnostic virology and will focus heavily on clinical immunology laboratory methods as well as in-depth clinical immunology techniques applicable for the clinical laboratory sciences student. Course requirements include acceptance into the MLS BS program.
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MLS 3313 - Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Correlation of medical laboratory hematology and hemostasis with emphasis on hematopathology specialized procedures and hematological abnormalities in human cellular components. Routine and specialized coagulation procedures will also be used to detect hemorrhagic and thrombotic problems. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 3314 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
This problem-solving oriented course presents the correlation of clinical chemistry test results to organ-related diseases, such as renal, hepatic, and endocrine diseases. The students will learn how to use clinical correlation as a quality assurance tool to detect patient testing errors. Students also learn about and evaluate the new diagnostic technology available to medical laboratories, as well as learning how to select, evaluate, design, perform, and document CLIA-88 acceptable validations studies on new chemistry instrumentation or analytical methods. Interrelated topics in the medical laboratory to include workload management, designing and implementing standards for quality assurance, budgeting laboratory operations, and investigative concepts related to new method and instrument evaluation, selection, and validation. Additionally, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology studies are presented. Prerequisite: MLS 3302 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 3316 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
This course begins with a comprehensive review of introductory clinical bacteriology and mycology, along with a culture site approach to clinical bacteriology for the laboratory identification of pathogens by traditional manual methods. Diagnostic molecular biology of infectious microorganisms will also be covered and will include background of nucleic acid chemistry along with current molecular methodologies of detection. Pre/Co-requisite: MICR 3305 or MICR 3603 . Prerequisite: MLS 2212 and MLS 2214 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 4409 - Clinical Correlation Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course will enable students to better integrate material from all the major medical laboratory science disciplines including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Urinalysis. The case studies presented will also include information about the pathophysiology, etiology and epidemiology. Students will correlate results with disease states, and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills based on real scenarios. Students will also develop skills on how to write and present a case study of their own based on an assigned disease, which will include data gathered from all disciplines and will be presented to the class. Course requirements include acceptance into the MLS B.S. program.
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MLS 4410 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer (Full Sem Online]
This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact, and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Prerequisite: Course requirements include acceptance into the MLS BS program.
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MLS 4411 - MLS Simulated Laboratory I Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Foundational principles for establishing a simulated working laboratory in which students refine technical skills, problem identification and solving, refine work-load management and decision-making skills, development of strategies for managing and implementing the rules and regulations that govern medical laboratory testing. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 4412 - MLS Simulated Laboratory II Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A continuation of project-based applications set forth in MLS 4411 . Students staff a simulated medical laboratory and assume responsibilities associated with all facets of laboratory operations. Clinical and academic faculty serve as advisors/managers to each team of students. The process develops team building skills critical to the modern health care setting. MLS 4411 expands to examine issues that cross all health care disciplines. Prerequisite: MLS 4411 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 4415 - Laboratory Teaching and Supervision I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
On Campus: Students will learn basic instructional and pedagogical theory as it applies to the field of medical laboratory science. Theory will be applied through collaborative learning and short presentations, as well as laboratory employee in-service training projects. Basic principles and applications of running a medical laboratory to include system approaches to management, leadership of groups, human resource management, and technical supervision will also be covered. Concepts will be reinforced through case study analysis and online discussions. Campus students will also participate as laboratory assistants in at least two lower division MLS courses, assisting the faculty in the administration of laboratory instruction, and applying instructional skills one-on-one with students entering the MLS program.
Online: Students fulfill the laboratory requirement by completing a series of management projects specifically designed for the laboratory provided in their clinical rotation. Prerequisite: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
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MLS 4453 - Supervised Clinical Experience I Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions. Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 4454 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 4454 - Supervised Clinical Experience II Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions. Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 4453 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 4800 - Special Problems Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required
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MLS 4803 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences I Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
In this first of two courses, students will identify a significant laboratory related research question and develop an original research design to address that question. Students will work closely with faculty mentors and will prepare a grant application for funding of supplies and reagents, and write an IRB (Institutional Review Board) application. Actual research will be conducted spring semester in the course MLS 4804. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Pre/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
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MLS 4804 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences II Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
This course is a continuation of MLS 4803 , Research Projects in MLS I. Students will continue working on their original research project that was initiated fall semester. After completing the project, students will present their research findings in poster and oral formats, along with preparing a formal manuscript for publication in the university undergraduate research journal ERGO and possibly in other appropriate scientific journals. Prerequisite: MLS 4803 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
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MLS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Advance topics related to the correlation of medical laboratory data to disease processes. Students may work as a group or independently with academic or clinical faculty. Consent of instructor prior to registration. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.
**Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
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MLS 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
Variable Title
Typically taught:
Check with Department
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum 6 credit hours.
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MLS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours.
**Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required.
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MLS 5101 - Applications in Clinical Chemistry in Medical Laboratory Sciences Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Concepts, methods and clinical correlation of clinical chemistry tests are presented. Emphasis is on testing methods and quality control practices covering carbohydrates, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, and endocrinology. These topics will include clinical correlation with diseases, allowing students to understand conditions in which abnormal results and or data might be obtained.
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MLS 5102 - Clincal Applications in Hematology and Hemostasis Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course covers the concepts, analytical methods, and clinical correlation of hematology and hemostasis as it applies to the medical laboratory. In addition to normal functions, the topics will include clinical correlation with various hematological and hemostatic disease processes. Current testing and instrumentation will be included as well as regulatory and competency information. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel.
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MLS 5103 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant pathogenic cocci and Gram negative rods, including epidemiology, pathogenicity, procedures for traditional laboratory identification. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel.
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MLS 5104 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology II Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem Online] not offered on Campus
This course is a continuation of MLS 5103 , including antimicrobial testing clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria including Gram positive bacteria, mycobacteria, and anerobes. Prerequisite: MLS 5103 ; for medical laboratory personnel.
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MLS 5105 - Clinical Immunohematology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course covers the theory and principles of immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality control parameters, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. This non-laboratory course is for MLS or MLT professionals who would like to update their didactic skills and knowledge in immunohematology as it is practiced in today’s hospitals and clinics. Additionally, the course may also be of interest to individuals with a BS/BA degrees in non-medical laboratory science who wish to obtain current education in clinical immunohematology. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel.
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MPC 5080G - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Explores theoretical perspectives in intercultural communication. Through analysis of various intercultural theories, students will become aware of cultural influences on communication in both international and domestic cultures. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
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MPC 5090G - Gender and Communication Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females in a wide range of communication contexts. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5100G - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Theories and practical communication processes are examined and applied to develop fundamental attitudes and skills for facilitating and leading effective groups. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5220G - Editing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Develops editing knowledge and skills for print and online publications. Covers copy editing, content editing and page editing. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5440G - Public Relations Media and Campaigns Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Apply communication principles to internal and external publics; research, plan and evaluate social interrelationships; study of the controlled and uncontrolled media and their role in public relations; prepare a major public relations campaign for a selected client. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit.
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MPC 5500G - Topics in Communication Credits: (3)
variable title
The study and application of communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in contemporary journalism, electronic mediated communication, human communication studies, and public relations in a seminar format. This course may be taken twice with different designations (topics). This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5550G - Organizational Communication Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Study of communication organizations from various theoretical perspectives with an emphasis on the organizational culture perspective. Includes topics such as communicating with external audiences, decision-making, conflict resolution, and power relationships. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5650G - Communication Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
First Amendment origins, interpretations and philosophy underlying regulation of the mass media. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5820G - Persuasive Communication Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Study of theories and principles of persuasion from classical to modern times. Examines persuasion as a means of influence in interpersonal communication, public speaking, advertising, politics, and other contexts. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 5850G - Advertising Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A practical and theoretical study of advertising. Course is designed for students planning careers in advertising, as well as for those who are simply lifelong consumers of advertising and want to understand its role in the economic system. This course may not apply toward graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6010 - Introduction to Graduate Study and Communication Theory Credits: (3)
This course provides a survey of major theoretical perspectives in the field of communication with an emphasis on how theory can be applied in interpersonal, group, organizational and mass communication contexts. Students also learn about the logic of communication inquiry, the nature and expectations of graduate study, and techniques for conducting literature searches and writing literature reviews.
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MPC 6100 - Team Building and Facilitation Credits: (3)
Creating, facilitating and coaching effective work groups and teams is one of the hardest soft skills for organizational professionals to master. This course examines the impact that different structures and communication processes have on group and team collaboration effectiveness, as well as the central role competent communication plays in effective group and team facilitation. It investigates structural and process issues of team building, interpersonal and group communication, and effective problem solving and decision-making skills in collaborative environments. Students should have a greater understanding of their own collaborative teaming abilities upon completion. The purpose of this course is to teach-and have students experience-strategies and tactics for building, working effectively within, and facilitating collaborative teams in the work place. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6150 - Writing for Professional Communicators Credits: (3)
Good writing skills are critical to achieving a professional image. Individuals and organizations are judged by the quality of written documents they produce. In this course, students learn to plan and organize, to write clearly, concisely and correctly, and to develop polished final projects. Students undergo an intensive review of basic writing and editing principles and then apply them to specific writing projects. Genres of writing may include funding proposals, yearly reports, executive plans, organizational descriptions, Web sites, social networking messages, and marketing materials.
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MPC 6210 - Presentational Speaking in the Workplace Credits: (3)
The professional work environment benefits from the communication competency of its members. This course is designed to enhance the communication skills required by the professional communicator across a broad set of communication media: oral presentations, written texts, and digitial interactions. Primary emphasis will be placed on combining strategic thinking with powerful writing to produce a variety of effective messages aimed at different audiences. In addition, students will develop a broad-based understanding of how each of these modes of communications function both separately and interdependently to produce a coherent organizational message. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6250 - Interviewing Credits: (3)
This course will explore various types of interviews conducted in work and personal situations: Recruiting, Performance Appraisals, Informational, Survey, Persuasion, Counseling, and Health Care. While core communication skills are important across types of interviews, interviewing strategies can differ greatly based on different contexts, specific situations, and personalities of interviewers and interviewees.
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MPC 6300 - New Media in Professional Communication Credits: (3)
New media allow all individuals and organizations to effectively interact with their audiences on an ongoing basis. This course addresses how new and emerging media technologies such as social networks, social media, blogs, podcasts, video sites, search engine management tools, and even virtual worlds can be leveraged by communication professionals in order to further meaningful relationships with their internal and external audiences. This course will give students greater understanding of new media required to allow a rethinking of the overall communication process. As a result students will develop effective communication strategies specifically geared toward the needs of their organization or field of interest. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6350 - Visual Communication in the Workplace Credits: (3)
Visual messages are a powerful way to inform, persuade and educate. Within the workplace, the ability to effectively communicate goals, ideas and client information through combinations of visual and textual elements is an invaluable skill. This course introduces students to philosophical and theoretical perspectives that enable effective visual presentation in the organization. It also exposes them to practical design principles, skills and tactics that generally guide effective screen and print design. Additionally, students will learn how to critically analyze visual communication materials and aids according to standards that reflect sensitivity to fairness, diversity, good ethics and effectiveness.
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MPC 6400 - Leadership Communication Credits: (3)
Communication is the core of organizational leadership. This course is designed to explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of leader- and followership embedded in complex environments with an emphasis on recognizing and managing change. Leadership in organizations will be examined from a variety of perspectives including historical, ethical and critical. Key topics include leadership traits and skills, leadership roles and behaviors, power and influence, theories of leadership, leading change, ethical leadership, and developing leadership skills. The course includes experiential activities using cases, role plays, and action learning projects to develop relevant skills. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6450 - Advanced Organizational Communication Credits: (3)
This course provides a graduate-level overview and introduction to the discipline of organizational communication in a global world. Class readings and discussions will include topics such as organizational structure/process, rationality and decision-making, (sub)cultures and socialization, individual and collective identities, networks, leadership, teams, power/control, conflict, change, technologies, and ethics. Case studies from current events and guest speakers will be used to apply theoretical concepts to actual organizational life.
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MPC 6500 - Topics in Professional Communication Credits: (3)
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The study and application of professional communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in a seminar format. This course may be taken twice as elective credit with different titles and topics. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6600 - Strategic Communication Credits: (3)
Effective strategic communication and planning is essential to any organization. This course helps students to understand and develop skills to create and manage internal and external messages for different situations, industries, and locations. Students prepare for effective strategic communication by asking and answering the right questions about the goals of the organization, its members, stakeholders and others who impact its operation, such as regulatory bodies. Effective strategic communication and its planning consist of the optimal use of people, budgets, tactical elements, and media in a chaotic, changing world. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6620 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Credits: (3)
Communication is at the center of any negotiation or mediation process. It is in and through communication that resolution becomes possible. This class will explore the key interpersonal skills that are central to managing the processes of conflict resolution and mediation competently.
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MPC 6700 - Research Methods for Professional Communication Credits: (3)
Communication must be measured in order to evaluate its effectiveness, to refine and improve results, and to demonstrate value to an organization. This course reviews methods available to professional communicators to measure and evaluate research regarding the performance of a particular communication medium or an integrated communication campaign. Students receive instruction on commonly used professional research methodologies such as focus groups, surveys, usability studies and test-and-control methods to learn how to run studies on a “shoestring budget.” For projects with research budgets, students learn what to look for when hiring a research firm and how to evaluate and implement the research findings. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director.
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MPC 6900 - Thesis/Project I Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
In this course students will begin their theses or projects under the direction and with the support of their faculty committees. They will write, present and have their thesis or project proposal approved. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director. May be repeated 2 times for a maximum of 9 credit hours. *Please note that students who, for any reason, do not finish their thesis or project or program of courses within the two-year framework suggested in this program, must pay continuing enrollment and tuition the semester they defend their thesis or project.
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MPC 6950 - Thesis/Project II Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
This course will allow students to complete their workplace project or traditional academic thesis. Students will prepare, present and defend their projects or theses during this semester for review and approval. This course is repeatable for a total of two times for a total of nine credit hours of which only three will apply to degree completion. Prerequisite: MPC 6010 or permission of MPC program director. *Please note that students who, for any reason, do not finish their thesis or project within the two-year framework suggested in this program, must pay continuing enrollment and tuition the semester they defend their thesis or project.
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MSAT 6080 - Research Methods I Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course.
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MSAT 6085 - Research Methods II Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to help students develop a master’s thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal. Prerequisite: MSAT 6080 .
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MSAT 6090 - Research Methods III Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to help students complete a master’s thesis research project. Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced. Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results. At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster. Prerequisite: MSAT 6085 .
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MSAT 6095 - Research Methods IV Credits: (1-3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course allows students to choose one of the following options: 1) complete their masters thesis requirements from MSAT 6090; 2) prepare a manuscript for publication or formal oral presentation for a professional conference, or 3) participate in additional research above and beyond the masters thesis. May be taken twice up to 9 credit hours.
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MSAT 6200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation Credits: (3)
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Summer [2nd Blk]
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, using mental skills with injured athletes, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. The graduate student will get an advanced approach, including in-depth application of psychological interventions with injured athletes and a more comprehensive investigation of psychosocial aspects. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities Credits: (3)
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Summer [2nd Blk]
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 .
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MSAT 6301 - Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300 .
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MSAT 6350 - General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Discusses general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into the latest research of related issues.
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MSAT 6400 - Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy. Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300 and ZOOL 2200 or HTHS 1110 and HTHS 1111 .
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MSAT 6401 - Advanced Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the basic foundations of therapeutic modalities established in MSAT 6400 . Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devices, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy. Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: MSAT 6400 .
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MSAT 6430 - Principles of Athletic Training Credits: (3)
This course is designed to give graduate-level athletic training students an overview of athletic training principles. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of musculoskeletal injuries, environmental risk factors, mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma, and the cooperative sports medicine team. Prerequisite: HLTH 2300 or AT 2300 .
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MSAT 6431 - Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, & Bracing Credits: (1)
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Summer [2nd Blk]
This course is designed to give graduate athletic training students a basic understanding of athletic training taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and splinting techniques. Students will also learn how to properly fit and repair athletic protective equipment. Students will apply a variety of techniques to support all areas of the body.
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MSAT 6450 - Basic Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Content of this course provides basic understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. Course provides basic concepts and hands-on techniques used in the rehabilitation of the athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300 and MSAT 6301 .
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MSAT 6451 - Advanced Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on techniques in the rehabilitation of an athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: MSAT 6450 .
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MSAT 6500 - Introduction to Graduate Athletic Training (First Semester) Credits: (2)
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Summer [2nd Blk]
Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Orients students to the graduate athletic training program.
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MSAT 6501 - Graduate Practicum I Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of taping, bracing, splinting; lower extremity evaluation, football equipment fitting and removal, and environmental illness. Prerequisite: MSAT 6500 .
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MSAT 6502 - Graduate Practicum II Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of orthopedic assessment (upper extremity) and basic therapeutic modalities. Prerequisite: MSAT 6301 , MSAT 6400 , MSAT 6501 .
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MSAT 6503 - Graduate Practicum III Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of emergency response, CPR/AED, basic therapeutic exercise, sport psychology, pharmacology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. Prerequisite: MSAT 6200 , MSAT 6450 , MSAT 6502 .
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MSAT 6504 - Graduate Practicum IV Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and general medical conditions and disabilities. Prerequisite: MSAT 6503 , MSAT 6401 , MSAT 6451 , MSAT 6350 .
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MSAT 6600 - Administration and Management in Athletic Training Credits: (3)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic training. Prerequisite: MSAT 6502 .
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MSAT 6700 - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession Credits: (1)
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Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the diagnostic imaging techniques commonly used by the medical community in diagnosis of injury in the athlete. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify anatomy and understand terminology used by health professionals when discussing diagnostic images and have an advanced understanding of indications, contraindications, and clinical implications. Prerequisite: MSAT 6350 .
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MSAT 6750 - Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the SI Joint and Spine Credits: (2)
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Spring [1st Blk]
This course will focus on evidence-based evaluation and management of the spine and pelvis, including the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joints. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and management for these pathologies. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300 , MSAT 6301 .
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MSAT 6998 - Master’s Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation Credits: (1)
This course prepares Graduate Athletic Training students to take the Athletic Trainer Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. This course will review content from all courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program as well as content from the program’s prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: MSAT 6450 . May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
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MSAT 6999 - Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management Credits: (1)
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Spring [Full Sem]
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific orthopedic injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, rehabilitation principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and care in a musculoskeletal injury management environment. Prerequisite: MSAT 6401 and MSAT 6451 .
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MSN 6100 - Research Methods Credits: (3)
This course prepares the student to critically appraise, compare, and evaluate published quantitative and qualitative research reports to develop and maintain an evidence-based environment within the nurse administration and nurse education setting. Appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the reported research designs will be emphasized. Co-Requisite: MSN 6141 , MSN 6180 or permission of instructor.
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MSN 6110 - Translating Research and Evidence into Practice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
This course prepares the student to critically appraise, compare, and evaluate published Quantitative and Qualitative research reports to develop and implement and maintain an evidence-based innovation and/or practice within the professional settings of the nurse administrator and the nurse educator. In order to register for this course, the student must be officially accepted into Weber State Universities MSN program. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Upper division English advanced writing.
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MSN 6120 - Research and Statistics Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the development of the knowledge and skill required to evaluate numerical data in support of an evidence-based environment for nursing administration and nursing education. Skills related to utilization of parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 , MSN 6141 , MSN 6180 . Co-Requisite: MSN 6160 or permission of instructor.
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