Apr 19, 2024

Graduate Catalog 2017 - 2018

Graduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Curriculum & Foundations
	ETE 501 - Technology Strand [2 credit(s)] Introduces students to the basic concepts and skills of computer technologies useful for educational settings and graduate study. An overview of user interfaces, file handling and WebCT on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems is presented. The use of the Internet for information retrieval is discussed and practiced. Internet research issues such as content validity and fair use are considered. Communication via electronic mail and attachments is introduced. Concepts and standard procedures in the use of common word processors, presentation software, graphics and spreadsheets are addressed. Emphasis is placed on APA formatting, presentation communication methods and graphing. Once mastery is achieved among the technology operation topics, students are expected to combine their skills to produce a comprehensive final project demonstrating the use of their skills in an educational context. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 555 - Instructional Design [3 credit(s)] This course provides a theoretical foundation for instructional design principles and models intended to lead to the development of specific skills. Emerging trends in the field are investigated by means of learning research, technological innovation in education, psychology of online learning, pedagogy in virtual learning environments, assessment for learning, etc. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 565 - Technology in the Classroom [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: EDB 601. Course is aimed at classroom teachers in all subject areas and at all levels. Provides an overview of and hands-on experience with major instructional uses of technology in the classroom; familiarizes students with current research in the area; and builds a moderate level of competence and confidence in designing instructional applications of technology within a given setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 566 - Technological Change & Schools [4 credit(s)] This course provides an introduction to the integration of technology into a variety of instructional models that are applicable across all instructional settings and subject areas. Students will become familiar with underlying research and principles of technology integration and learn to design and create a range of instructional materials as appropriate to their particular instructional area. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 567 - Telecommunications in Education [4 credit(s)] The course focuses on technological change in society and its impact on schools. It emphasizes the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning. Students will investigate instructional technology tools and environments and critique school technology use and integration. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 568 - Educational Web Design [4 credit(s)] The course prepares students to create, support and model research-based and effective digital age learning environments, conduct needs assessments, develop and implement technology-related professional learning programs. Topics include designing and developing instructional content that incorporates advancements in educational technology and instructional design. Programming languages/scripting such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript and web authoring software will be employed in the development of educational websites. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 570 - Technology in Learning Environments [3 credit(s)] This course provides an introduction to the integration of technology into a variety of instructional models that are applicable across all instructional settings and subject areas. Students will become familiar with underlying research and principles of technology integration and learn to design and create a range of instructional materials as appropriate to their particular instructional area. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 571 - Technological Change in Schools [3 credit(s)] The course focuses on technological change in society and its impact on schools. It emphasizes the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning. Students will investigate instructional technology tools and environments and critique school technology use and integration. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 572 - Advancements in Educational Technology [3 credit(s)] The course prepares students to create, support and model research-based and effective digital age learning environments, conduct needs assessments, develop and implement technology-related professional learning programs. Topics include designing and developing instructional content that incorporates advancements in educational technology and instructional design. Programming languages/scripting such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript and web authoring software will be employed in the development of educational websites. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 573 - Innovation: Projects in Educational Technology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ETE 570. This course is a culminating experience in technology integration. Students extend the knowledge and skills obtained in core prerequisites to create a major technology innovation project, create a portfolio consistent with ISTE technology coach standards, learn technology grant writing techniques and conduct educational technology professional development. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 595 - Current Topics & Research in Educational Technology [3 credit(s)] An advanced experience in educational technology, ETE 595 presents current research and applications in educational technology. The topics vary by semester. ETE 595 may be taken more than once with the permission of the instructor provided the course content is different. The most recent example of a Current Topics and Research in Education Technology course focuses on New Literacies and Technologies. That particular class examines the expanding definition of “literacy” as it applies to new technologies, and new popular forms of reading and writing among current children and teens. Some of these technologies and new spaces for literacy include massively multiplayer online games, fan fiction, blogging, social media, web-based communities, texting, and “serious” games, among others. In addition to the theoretical examination of these practices, students will consider uses of these technologies for educational purposes and in the classroom. Students will examine how literacies are changing and what this means for how content is learned in schools. The purpose of this class is to better understand how skills are acquired, how children are choosing to learn and participate in literacy and other learning outside of school through new technologies, and how this knowledge can shape the way we design academic learning. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 690 - Designing Online Instruction [3 credit(s)] In this course, students learn an applied framework for developing web-based instructional activities and online courses. Students learn technologies supportive of eLearning and engage in experiences to develop pedagogically sound instructional materials to be delivered online. Four components of development (1. course organization; 2. tool selection; 3. units of instruction; and 4. content selection and creation) are explored. This course is intended for K-12 teachers, adult educators who have experience teaching in higher education, and those interested in training and professional development for the corporate sector. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 691 - eLearning Tools and Techniques [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ETE 690. This course focuses on design, delivery and assessment of online learning and instruction in K-12, higher education and adult learning. A hands-on approach and research-based practice will provide a basis for understanding the pedagogy of online learning in creating an effective teaching and learning environment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	ETE 692 - Applications of Online Instruction [1 credit(s)] Students apply the knowledge and skills developed in ETE 690 and ETE 691 by designing, implementing, assessing and reflecting on an original online sequence of instruction. Click here for the schedule of courses
Curriculum & Instruction
	EDB 502 - Psychological Foundations of Education [3 credit(s)] Provides prospective teachers with an understanding of the theories and research of human development and learning, and teaching practices based on these theories and research studies. Topics addressed include cognitive, social, emotional, and psychomotor development, individual differences, theories of teaching and learning, inclusion, motivation, instructional strategies, and evaluation. Offered annually. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 505 - Teaching and Management in the Secondary School [4 credit(s)] Combines educational theory with actual classroom practice. Students identify and plan appropriate instructional strategies for diverse learners and secondary school contexts and identify appropriate classroom management skills and techniques for secondary students. Students examine a variety of classroom management techniques and develop a disciplinary unit of instruction to implement. Provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their own teaching. Offered annually. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 511 - Seminar on Classroom Inquiry [3 credit(s)] The purpose of this seminar is to introduce pre-service educators to the process of classroom inquiry and reflection, and to extend the skills of in-service educators, through a collaborative action research project. Specifically, the focus is to develop methods consistent with critically reflective practices that support effective teaching and enhance student learning. By employing a systematic process of classroom inquiry, participants will learn how to develop classroom-based research by searching for relevant literature, designing appropriate data collection methods, analyzing, interpreting and reflecting upon the results, and providing a discussion of the findings related to the classroom and teacher practice. In addition, participants will also share the findings with colleagues, submit an article to the online CSU Teacher Research Journal, and will be encouraged tro present the study at a regional conference. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 523 - Conflict Resolution in Teacher Education [2 credit(s)] Provides in-service teachers with skills and knowledge of conflict education and social and emotional learning necessary for creating constructive learning environments with children, thereby increasing teacher learning and satisfaction, and bolstering teacher retention. The course also introduces ways to teach conflict resolution skills to students. Topics include class meetings, establish classroom norms and rules, active listening, deescalating conflict, bullying intervention, non-verbal communication, and culturally competent practice. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 555 - Women & Education [4 credit(s)] Examination of sexist beliefs, attitudes, and values in schools and society, and their effects on the aspirations and autonomy of women; multidisciplinary examination of effects of socialization process on women; consideration of possible school-based remedies to sexism. Women’s Studies course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 572 - Statistics for Health and Human Services [3 credit(s)] An introduction to basic statistical methods. There is an emphasis on calculating, understanding, and interpreting introductory parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 574 - Data-Driven Classroom Instruction [3 credit(s)] This course is designed to provide teachers in their first years of professional practice with background knowledge and analytical skill sets necessary to make valid use of various data sets in the classroom as a way to improve student learning and teaching on a continuous basis. Stemming from a contextualized definition of “data-driven” classroom instruction, the course connects assessment practices and differentiation with identifying appropriate sources of data, analyzing them, and using findings to strengthen classroom dynamics and curriculum negotiations. At the same time, communication strategies are investigated based on the various needs of education stakeholders, so that teachers become “assessment literate” and disseminators of effective teaching and learning data from their respective classrooms. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 575 - Data-Based Decision Making and Differentiation [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Need to be admitted into the Teacher Leader program. This course will explore the following: data-driven decision making as an ongoing process by understanding data sources, what they tell us, how they can be used to generate, support and monitor continuous improvement, and the ins and outs of differentiating instruction as a tool for improving the odds for all students to maximize their classroom experiences and increase their level of achievement thus contributing to overall schoolwide progress and success. Candidates will learn how to use coaching and collaboration models to improve data-driven decision making and differentiation in schools and classrooms. Candidates will review, study, discuss and apply research on given topics, both in their own classrooms and in collaborative work with colleagues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 587 - Education Goes Outdoors [3 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 593 - Introduction to Technology in Education [2 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 595 - Seminar on Integrating Theory & Practice [3 credit(s)] Exit seminar for initial licensure programs in secondary and middle childhood education. Students complete and present a professional teaching portfolio and action research project. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 601 - Educational Research [3 credit(s)] An introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods used in educational research. Emphasis on understanding, interpreting, and critiquing research studies. The role of the socio-cultural context is considered. Offered every semester. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education [3 credit(s)] Focuses on the relationship of crucial issues in society to educational questions. Alternative purposes of education in light of the changing intellectual, social, and technological climate of modern America are considered. Offered every semester. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 605 - Educational Research [2 credit(s)] Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education [3 credit(s)] Designed to familiarize students with persisting issues in the philosophy of education by examining selected topics from both a historical and a contemporary perspective. Focuses on relating theories of knowledge and learning to current educational practices, and exploring questions of value in light of various philosophies. Offered annually. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past [3 credit(s)] Historical examination of changing perceptions of the purpose and nature of education, the relationship of schools to social and economic forces, substance and impact of major school reform movements, experience of minorities in schools, the role of schooling in social mobility, and development of urban schools. Offered annually. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education [3 credit(s)] Examines selected foreign educational systems with emphasis on the historical, sociological, philosophical, and cultural influences that have shaped their development. Special attention is given to educational practices and innovations of interest to American educators. Offered annually. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction [3 credit(s)] Overview of theoretical perspectives on the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum. Topics include philosophical, social, technological, economic, and political influences on curricular decision making; identification of curricular and instructional aims; the relationship between curriculum theory and instructional methodology; current issues in curriculum reform; issues of diversity and equity; the role of federal and state standards. Offered every semester. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 620 - Psychology of the Adolescent Learner [3 credit(s)] Emphasis on basic principles of human growth and the development of learners from early to late adolescence; social and school environment and the total school program as it relates to principles of human development; and the implications of research findings in the behavioral sciences. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction [3 credit(s)] Development of cognitive-affective processes; review and evaluation of current research in attentional processes, concept formation, motivational behavior, perception, and problem solving. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 651 - Individual Projects In Education [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Individual study at the graduate level under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 671 - History Of Minority Education [3 credit(s)] Examines the experience of minority groups, including Native Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans, in American education in a historical context. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 675 - Productive School & Classroom Discipline [3 credit(s)] Examines four major theoretical approaches to problems of management and discipline, including 1) behavior management and practices that emerge from theories of operant conditioning; 2) socio-emotional designs based on humanistic theories; 3) group process designs with a basis in social psychology; and 4) group management designs based on research and systematic observation of classroom teachers. Familiarizes teachers with these approaches and improves their skill in applying them in the classroom. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 691 - Individual Projects-Comprehensive Examination [1 credit(s)] Designed for M.Ed. candidates taking the comprehensive examination who have completed all course requirements. M.Ed. candidates must be registered for one credit to take the examination and to graduate. Offered every semester. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 693 - Special Topics In Curriculum & Foundations [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Undergraduate methods course in content area and permission of instructor. Exploration of a special topic through individual and group work under graduate faculty supervision. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 698 - Project [1-3 credit(s)] May be repeated for a total of six credits. Registration by permission of advisor. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 699 - Thesis [1-3 credit(s)] May be repeated for a total of six credits. Registration by permission of advisor. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 701 - Advanced Educational Research [4 credit(s)] Continuation and extension of EDB 601 Educational Research. Alternative approaches to educational research, both quantitative and qualitative. Basic principles include sampling, validity, placing self in research, reductionism, hermeneutics, and interpretation. Theoretical assumptions, sources of research questions, data collection and analysis, and rhetoric are addressed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 704 - Interpreting Student Performance Data [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: EDB 601 Educational Research. An overview of data-based decision-making in a K-12 school environment, with particular focus on classroom assessment, Ohio standardized assessment data, and Ohio’s value-added and accountability models. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to develop assessments, interpret data from classroom and standardized assessments, and to use these interpretations to make informed decisions. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDB 711 - Educational Evaluation & Innovation [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: EDB 601 Educational Research. Provides knowledge and skills to conduct educational evaluations. Also focuses on research findings concerning the process of innovation and the evaluator’s role in it. Offered once a year. Click here for the schedule of courses
Dance
	DAN 524 - Somatic Techniques [1 credit(s)] Study of the methods of somatic training and its application to the moving body. Potential training methods include Pilates Mat Work, an exercise-based system that aims to develop the body’s “center” to create a stable core for efficient and effective movement, and Anusara Yoga, a uniquely integral approach to Hatha Yoga combining clear principals for optimal alignment and balanced energetic action, and Tai Chi. Appropriate for all ages, no dance experience is required. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a mat or blanket. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DAN 573 - Contemporary Dance Techniques [1 credit(s)] Course content incorporates material from a variety of sources, ranging from release-based work connecting with the floor to an eclectic series of standing contemporary sequences. Classes explore various elements including a weighted and grounded approach to movement, harnessing the body’s momentum and force, partnering skills and improvisational techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DAN 596 - Independent Study [1 credit(s)] In depth personal research or practical experience in an area of dance including but not limited to: choreography and creative process, history, performance techniques, and aesthetics. Instructor permission upon approval of proposal. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DAN 598 - Independent Study [4 credit(s)] In depth personal research or practical experience in an area of dance including but not limited to: choreography and creative process, history, performance techniques, and aesthetics. Instructor permission upon approval of proposal. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DAN 599 - Special Topics in Dance [1 credit(s)] Extensive interactive workshops and performances on diverse styles of movement and approaches to the creative process. Students will have the opportunity to study movement techniques and creative process with teachers who are masters in their fields. Instructor permission required. Click here for the schedule of courses
Doctor of Business Admin
	DBA 720 - Seminar On Business Teaching Methods [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Approval of D.B.A. Director. This course exposes students to a variety of teaching-related issues, such as developing effective lecturing techniques and testing procedures; handling student questions and complaints; preparing the course syllabus; using instructional aids and technology; and understanding faculty and student rights and responsibilities. The course includes both formal lectures on teaching fundamentals and practical in-class teaching experiences. DBA 720 is a requirement for all teaching and research assistants. Credit for this course does not count toward the minimum of 34 hours of D.B.A. course work. Grades assigned on a Satisfactory/Fail basis. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DBA 802 - Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS 633/733. This course develops applications of multivariate statistical methods such as multiple regression, analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant analysis, and factor analysis. Computer program packages for the methods are used extensively. The emphasis is on the analysis of actual data from areas of interest to the students. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DBA 803 - Business Research:Analysis & Applications [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: DBA 802. This course develops students? formal research skills and provides an opportunity to integrate skills and knowledge obtained in the other core courses in designing and conducting a research study. In-depth study of current business research methodology and design. Key research studies are critiqued in a variety of business areas. As a course project, students select a research hypothesis, access an appropriate data set, and apply appropriate statistical techniques to test the hypothesis. A comprehensive written report of the research process and the conclusions reached is required. Click here for the schedule of courses
Doctor of Physical Therapy
	DPT 598 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy Research [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Exploration of specialty areas within the practice of physical therapy, by conducting an in-depth study of a selected topic. (elective) Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 607 - Basic Pharmacotherapeutics [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacologic intervention as applied to rehabilitative therapeutic management. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 620 - Medical Screening and Imaging [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. This course provides an introduction to medical screening procedures and the interpretation and use of diagnostic imaging in the physical therapy examination, evaluation, and differential diagnosis process. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 630 - Foundational Theories [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. This course explores foundational physical therapy theories. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 638 - Life-span Development [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. The development of the normal human from infancy through old age. Emphasis on perceptual-motor, social, intellectual, and psychological growth as they relate to the practice of physical therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 642 - Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. This course aims to assist the physical therapy student in developing a logical approach to understanding human form and function, the fundamentals of movement, through the application of biomechanics and physiologic principles. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 650 - Physical Therapy Theory and Practice I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Examination procedures used to develop a physical therapy diagnosis/prognosis with emphasis on manual muscle testing, goniometry and special testing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 652 - Physical Therapy Theory & Practice II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Physical Therapy Theory & Practice I. Critical thinking and decision-making related to therapeutic intervention. Continuation of Physical Therapy Theory & Practice I. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 654 - Physical Therapy Theory & Practice III [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. A fundamentals of evaluation and treatment course that introduces the student to traction, thermal, and electrical modalities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 662 - Physical Therapy Interactions I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Introduces the student to contemporary health issues that influence the practice of physical therapy. Focus is on communication skills necessary for the physical therapist and the development of interaction skills with the individual and the family. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 664 - Physical Therapy Interactions II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Physical Therapy Interactions I, admission to the Physical Therapy Program. Instruction and practice in written professional communication. Provides learning experiences for developing written skills in all aspects of documentation, emphasizing the completion of comprehensive physical therapy notes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 666 - Physical Therapy Interactions III [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Introduction to adult learning and teaching skills for physical therapy practice. Provides the student with the opportunity to explore the role of the physical therapist as teacher-communicator, specifically the role related to therapeutic teaching of individuals/families and the role related to collegial teaching of physical therapy peers, other health professionals, and members of the community. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 672 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of the instructor. Lecture and laboratory study of human movement involving the principles of mechanics and physiology of the cardiovascular/pulmonary systems. The role of the physical therapist in the prevention, maintenance and restoration of function associated with impairments and limitations of cardiovascular/pulmonary system origins is explored. Emphasis is on total patient management through critical thinking and clinical decision-making. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 674 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of the instructor. Lecture and laboratory study of issues involving the physical therapy management of patients during an acute hospitalization. Physical therapy examination, evaluation and intervention of patients with dysfunction of the integumentary, endocrine and immune systems as well as other medical/surgical interventions are explored while emphasizing clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 681 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education I [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Introduces a variety of issues relevant to professional education both on campus and in the transition to the clinical setting. DPT students are acquainted with the Cleveland State campus environment, to the expectations of the DPT program and clinical education requirements within the curriculum. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 683 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Prepares students for the transition from classroom to clinic through the exploration of a variety of topics ranging from the selection process to strategies for successful performance in the clinical setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 686 - Applied Physical Therapy I [6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of the instructor. Student participation in off-campus clinical settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 692 - Physical Therapy Scientific Inquiry [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Study of evidence based practice and the process of scientific inquiry as related to the practice of physical therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 756 - Physical Therapy Theory and Practice IV - Manual Therapy [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. A fundamentals of examination and intervention course that introduces the student to manual therapy and other interventions targeting underlying musculoskeletal pathomechanics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 758 - Physical Therapy Theory and Practice V [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Emphasis on neuromotor interventions relevant to physical therapy practice. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 768 - Physical Therapy Interactions IV [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. This course develops advanced communication skills and motivational strategies. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 772 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions III [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. The third of a seven course sequence that synthesizes aspects of physical therapy related directly to patient care using the Nagi Model of Health status. Concentrates on multisystem pathology, which may occur following an insult, disabling, injury or illness to the musculoskeletal system. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 774 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions IV [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. The fourth of a seven course sequence that synthesizes aspects of physical therapy related directly to patient care using the Nagi Model of Health status. Concentrates on multisystem pathology, which may occur following an insult, disabling, injury or illness to the musculoskeletal system. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 776 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions V [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory study of human movement involving the principles of mechanics and physiology of the neurologic systems. The role of the physical therapist in the preventioin, maintenance and restoration of function assoicated with impairments and limitations of neurologic origin is explored. Emphasis is on total patient management through critical thinking and clinical decision-making. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 778 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions VI [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory study of human movement involving the principles of mechanics and physiology of the neurologic systems. The role of the physical therapist in the prevention, maintenance and restoration of function associated with impairments and limitations of neurologic origin is explored. Emphasis is on total patient management through critical thinking and clinical decision-making. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 785 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education III [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Provides students with a group seminar atmosphere to analyze the quality and adequacy of their initial clinical education experiences, while also serving to prepare them for the capstone clinical education course within the curriculum. The course also includes a clinical education component at the Cuyahoga County Community College Preventative Care Clinics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 786 - Applied Physical Therapy II [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of the instructor. Student participation in off-campus clinical settings. Course is divided into two eight-week placements. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 788 - Applied Physical Therapy III [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program. Student participation in off-campus clinical settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 790 - Physical Therapy Administration and Management I [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Investigation of managerial, organizational, and supervisory principles as related to physical therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 793 - Physical Therapy Administration and Management II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program and completion of Physical Therapy Administration, and Management I. Investigation of managerial, organizational, and supervisory principles as related to physical therapy. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 844 - Health Behavior and Social Responsibility [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. This course explores health behavior, health promotion, and wellness, as well as issues related to health disparities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 872 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions VII [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory study of human movement involving the principles of mechanics and physiology of the neurologic, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and cardiopulmonary systems in combination. The role of the physical therapist in the prevention, maintenance and restoration of function associated with multi-system impairments and functional limitations is explored. Emphasis is on total patient management through critical thinking and clinical decision-making. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 886 - Applied Physical Therapy IV [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program. Student participation in off-campus clinical settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 887 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education IV [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. The PT Professional Issues in Clinical Education course series is designed to facilitate transitions from undergraduate to graduate professional education and from the academic to clinical environments. In addition, each Professional Issues course immerses students in an inner city physical therapy service delivery environment to allow students to integrate and practice recently acquired knowledge and to explore issues in urban health care. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 888 - Applied Physical Therapy V [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program. Student participation in off-campus clinical settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 890 - Comp Exam Prep & Completion [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite:Admission to the Physical Therapy Program. This course provides a series of structured learning experiences designed to assist students in preparing for and completing/passing a comprehensive exam that is a DPT graduation requirement. The course also focuses on developing effective study strategies for the national PT licensure exam, which graduates take immediately post graduation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	DPT 895 - PT Admin & Mngmt III [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor. Click here for the schedule of courses
Doctoral Education
	EDU 715 - Applied Programming & Data Analysis With Statistical Packages [4 credit(s)] Students develop expertise in the structure and programming language of three computer statistical packages and familiarity with methods of exchanging data among the three packages; either DOS-based or Macintosh-based applications; Job Control Language (JCL) necessary to make use of utilities related to each package. The advantages and drawbacks of each statistical package are emphasized to allow students to evaluate each package. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 800 - Advanced Research Design & Measurement [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: EDB 601 or EDB 701. Topics include techniques of data analysis and statistical inference used in educational research; applications of descriptive and inferential statistics for analyzing educational data and understanding published studies; methods used to analyze discrete and continuous educational data including z- and t-tests, cross-tabulations, and bivariate correlation. Attention is also given to reliability and validity issues in educational research, as well as to ethical issues in research. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 801 - Inferential Statistics & Hypothesis Testing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: EDU 800. Advanced techniques of data analysis used in educational and behavioral research, including analysis of variance, simple and multiple regression, analysis of covariance, and basic principles of experimental design in educationl research. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 802 - Quantitative Research [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: EDU 800 and EDU 801. This course provides doctoral students with advanced study in parametric correlational statistics and multivariate statistical techniques, including: 1) multivariate analysis of variance (single and multiple sample); 2) the general linear model, including multiple regression, discriminant functions analysis, factor analysis, canonical correlation, and cluster analysis; and 3) principal component analysis. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 803 - The Life Cycle:Development & Learning [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Previous course work in the psychology of human development and learning. Accompanies the first segment of the Research Sequence. Topics include theoretical models of human learning; genetic, biological, and neuropsychological influences in development; cognition; language and learning; affective and moral development; the individual within the family and societal systems; bio-behavioral concomitants of aging. Though students may concentrate on an age level of their individual choice, seminar presentations of research provide a conception-to-death perspective. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 805 - Cultural Foundations of Education and Human Services I:Social Perspectives [4 credit(s)] Advanced study of the contributions of history, sociology, philosophy, and anthropology to the conceptualization and resolution of issues in urban education. Emphasis is placed on the role and purposes of education in contemporary urban society; the impact of class, gender, and ethnicity on schooling are examined. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 806 - Cultural Foundations of Education and Human Services II:Race & Ethnicity [2 credit(s)] A study of the experience of minorities in urban education with particular emphasis on blacks, Hispanics, and white ethnics; policy options for achieving equal educational opportunity and pluralistic models of urban education; nature and significance of culture conflict in urban schools; patterns of minority school achievement; significance of education to economic mobility; school-community conflict and resolution in minority communities. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 807 - Introduction To Qualitative Research [4 credit(s)] Introduction to the theories, methodologies, and findings of qualitative research. Particular attention is given to the nature of fieldwork in various research settings: community, institutional, classroom, and life history studies. Also examined are issues in qualitative research: thick vs. thin descriptions; the politics of interpretation; ethics of fieldwork; possible applications of qualitative research findings. Focuses on specific methodologies such as participant observation, interpretive biography, and open-ended interviewing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 808 - Advanced Qualitative Research In Education [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: EDU 807. Emphasizes training in fieldwork methods in qualitative research for community and educational settings. Also examines issues and strategies involved in gaining access, developing and maintaining rapport, designing research plans and sampling strategies, using theory, solving ethical dilemmas, coding and analysis of data, and writing up findings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 809 - Urban Education:Organizational Change & Development [4 credit(s)] This course deals with the study of organizations as systems, foundations of the change process, and the application of theories and models of change to urban education. Ethical, political, legal, financial, leadership, and motivational considerations are explored in designing change strategies for urban organizations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	EDU 811 - Intellectual Variability:Seminar In Learning & Development [3 credit(s)] An exploration of theoretical and research perspectives on the nature and significance of individual differences from birth to adulthood as related to instructional and service delivery systems. Human variability as manifested in biological, cognitive, socio-cultural, and emotional characteristics is analyzed. Part one of two-part course. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

ETE 501 - Technology Strand

ETE 555 - Instructional Design

ETE 565 - Technology in the Classroom

ETE 566 - Technological Change & Schools

ETE 567 - Telecommunications in Education

ETE 568 - Educational Web Design

ETE 570 - Technology in Learning Environments

ETE 571 - Technological Change in Schools

ETE 572 - Advancements in Educational Technology

ETE 573 - Innovation: Projects in Educational Technology

ETE 595 - Current Topics & Research in Educational Technology

ETE 690 - Designing Online Instruction

ETE 691 - eLearning Tools and Techniques

ETE 692 - Applications of Online Instruction

EDB 502 - Psychological Foundations of Education

EDB 505 - Teaching and Management in the Secondary School

EDB 511 - Seminar on Classroom Inquiry

EDB 523 - Conflict Resolution in Teacher Education

EDB 555 - Women & Education

EDB 572 - Statistics for Health and Human Services

EDB 574 - Data-Driven Classroom Instruction

EDB 575 - Data-Based Decision Making and Differentiation

EDB 587 - Education Goes Outdoors

EDB 593 - Introduction to Technology in Education

EDB 595 - Seminar on Integrating Theory & Practice

EDB 601 - Educational Research

EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education

EDB 605 - Educational Research

EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education

EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past

EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education

EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction

EDB 620 - Psychology of the Adolescent Learner

EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction

EDB 651 - Individual Projects In Education

EDB 671 - History Of Minority Education

EDB 675 - Productive School & Classroom Discipline

EDB 691 - Individual Projects-Comprehensive Examination

EDB 693 - Special Topics In Curriculum & Foundations

EDB 698 - Project

EDB 699 - Thesis

EDB 701 - Advanced Educational Research

EDB 704 - Interpreting Student Performance Data

EDB 711 - Educational Evaluation & Innovation

DAN 524 - Somatic Techniques

DAN 573 - Contemporary Dance Techniques

DAN 596 - Independent Study

DAN 598 - Independent Study

DAN 599 - Special Topics in Dance

DBA 720 - Seminar On Business Teaching Methods

DBA 802 - Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis

DBA 803 - Business Research:Analysis & Applications

DPT 598 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy Research

DPT 607 - Basic Pharmacotherapeutics

DPT 620 - Medical Screening and Imaging

DPT 630 - Foundational Theories

DPT 638 - Life-span Development

DPT 642 - Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists

DPT 650 - Physical Therapy Theory and Practice I

DPT 652 - Physical Therapy Theory & Practice II

DPT 654 - Physical Therapy Theory & Practice III

DPT 662 - Physical Therapy Interactions I

DPT 664 - Physical Therapy Interactions II

DPT 666 - Physical Therapy Interactions III

DPT 672 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions I

DPT 674 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions II

DPT 681 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education I

DPT 683 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education II

DPT 686 - Applied Physical Therapy I

DPT 692 - Physical Therapy Scientific Inquiry

DPT 756 - Physical Therapy Theory and Practice IV - Manual Therapy

DPT 758 - Physical Therapy Theory and Practice V

DPT 768 - Physical Therapy Interactions IV

DPT 772 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions III

DPT 774 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions IV

DPT 776 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions V

DPT 778 - Physical Therapy Management of Complex Conditions VI

DPT 785 - Physical Therapy Professional Issues in Clinical Education III

DPT 786 - Applied Physical Therapy II