Ph.D. RS Curriculum

The PhD RS program requires the completion of 86 credit hours, including a 38 hour core curriculum that is required of all students and a 36 hour concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders or in Movement Sciences and Disorders, plus 12 hours of doctoral dissertation.

• HPAT 5208 Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance (2:2:0,O)

  Survey of the concepts of sports nutrition germane to the patient/client and the role of dietary supplements and performance enhancing substances in the recovery and return to participation process.

• HPAT 5209 Clinical Practice I (2:1:17-27,O)

  A directed and supervised clinical education opportunity consisting of simulation, observation, and an athletic training clinical experience (including a one-week immersive experience). Contact hours may vary based on the clinical placement.

• HPAT 5211 Evidence-Based Practice (2:2.5:0,O)

  This course prepares students to critically appraise peer-reviewed scientific literature, develop the knowledge and skills needed for evidence-based practice, and apply evidence to athletic training practice. The goal of the course is for students to become confident consumers of scientific literature and be able to perform all steps involved in evidence-based practice.

• HPAT 5212 Clinical Practice II (2:1:17-27,F)

  A directed and supervised athletic training clinical experience including a one week immersive experience and mini-rotations in orthopedic and non-orthopedic medicine. *An immersive clinical experience is a practice-intensive experience allowing students the opportunity to engage in the totality of care provided by athletic trainers. Contact hours may vary based on the clinical placement.

• HPAT 5213 Behavioral Medicine (2:4:0,F)

  Exploration of the development and integration of behavioral, psychosocial, and biomedical science knowledge and techniques relevant to the understanding of health and illness. Content will include the application of this knowledge and these techniques to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation as it relates to the athletic trainer. co-requisite HPAT 5328.

• HPAT 5306 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions (3:2.5:3,F)

  Advanced application of musculoskeletal injury prevention and management techniques and strategies. Includes the use and application of advanced therapeutic and corrective exercise, functional and activity specific exercise, performance enhancement strategies, movement training, soft tissue techniques, and contemporary interventions.

• HPAT 5310 Health Care and Business Administration (3:4.5:0,F)

  Business principles and concepts associated with health care are examined in relation to the practicing athletic trainer. Topics include business processes common to all business entities with an emphasis on the unique aspects of healthcare delivery, compliance, payment and daily operational tasks. Co-Requisite HPAT 5328

• HPAT 5325 Lower Quarter Assessment and Manual Therapy (3:2.5:3,O)

  This course focuses on patient evaluation, assessment and manual intervention of musculoskeletal conditions in the lower quarter as it relates to functional limitation and movement dysfunction.

• HPAT 5327 Therapeutic Interventions (3:2.5:3,O)

  An introduction into integrated management and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. Includes the use and application of basic therapeutic and corrective exercise techniques, motor control & proprioceptive skills, and therapeutic modalities.

• HPAT 5330 Primary Care and Clinical Pathology (3:1.5:3,F)

  A classroom and practical study of the athletic trainer’s role in the primary care of patients. Emphasis is placed on the study of clinical pathology to understand the cause/effects of disease/illness, management and intervention strategies for disease/illness, including evaluation and analysis of diagnostic assessments, pharmacological therapies, and return to participation criteria.

• HPPH 7010 Independent Study (1-9:0:1-9,F)

  This course involves an independent project designed to meet the student's needs. Possible experiences include a library research project or paper, course/laboratory review, teaching materials preparation, administration or teaching participation, laboratory manual development, or an administration, teaching, clinical or research activity.

• HPPH 7020 Special Topics (1-3:0:1-3,F)

  Selected topics of interest in rehabilitation science.

• HPPH 7099 Research (1-9:0:1-9,F)

  Students will participate in rehabilitation science research while under faculty supervision.

• HPPH 7113 Teaching Apprenticeship I (1:0:1,F)

  Students will participate in the teaching of a course in rehabilitation science while under faculty supervision.

• HPPH 7114 Teaching Apprenticeship II (1:0:1,F)

  Students will participate in the teaching of a course in rehabilitation science while under faculty supervision.

• HPPH 7191 Seminar in Clinical Anatomy Research (1:1:0,F)

  Selected topics in clinical anatomy research explored through reading and discussion.

• HPPH 7192 Seminar in Clinical Behavior Research (1:1:0,F)

  Selected topics in clinical behavior research explored through reading and discussion.

• HPPH 7193 Seminar in Clinical Biomechanics Research (1:1:0,F)

  Selected topics in clinical biomechanics research explored through reading and discussion.

• HPPH 7194 Seminar in Clinical Postural Control Research (1:1:0,F)

  Selected topics in clinical postural control research explored through reading and discussion.

• HPPH 7195 Seminar in Clinical Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research (1:1:0,F)

  Selected topics in musculoskeletal rehabilitation research explored through reading and discussion.

• HPPH 7301 Foundations of Rehabilitation Science (3:3:0,F)

  This course introduces students to rehabilitation science as an academic discipline including historical perspectives, philosophical approaches, and contemporary research needs. Additional topics may include teaching, research, and administration issues that are relevant to the professional development of an academic scholar in rehabilitation science.

• HPPH 7311 Curriculum Design and Teaching (3:3:0,H)

  This course discusses the theories and applications of curriculum design, emphasizing applications to entry-level and post-professional rehabilitation science educational settings. Students are exposed to core theories, principles and applications that relate to teaching rehabilitation science students and professionals.

• HPPH 7312 Educational Evaluation (3:2:3,H)

  This course will discuss educational evaluation theory and tools, emphasizing methods of objective and performance-based evaluation. Students will learn to draft specific evaluation measures used in an educational setting.

• HPPH 7321 Research Design & Statistics (3:3:0,F)

  Introductory concepts of research design and statistics for rehabilitation scientists.

• HPPH 7322 Intermediate Statistics (3:3:0,F)

  Intermediate concepts of statistics for rehabilitation scientists. Prerequisite: HPPH 7321 or approval.

• HPPH 7323 Selected Topics in Statistics (3:3:0,H)

  Selected topics in statistics for rehabilitation scientists. Prerequisite: HPPH 7322 or approval.

• HPPH 7331 Writing for Publication (3:3:0,F)

  This course will increase understanding of scientific manuscript preparation suitable for publication in rehabilitation science journals.

• HPPH 7332 Writing for Grants (3:3:0,F)

  This course is designed to increase understanding of internal/external funding mechanisms and to provide training to Ph.D. students in grant preparation and funding opportunities. Topics include discussion about various types of external and internal funding opportunities, focusing on NIH and NSF funding, components of grant proposals, currently available grant writing resources, ethical issues related to grant writing, and budgeting and planning skills.

• HPPH 7341 Methods in Hearing Sciences and Audiology Research I (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in the area of hearing science and/or audiology research.

• HPPH 7342 Methods in Hearing Sciences and Audiology Research II (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in the area of hearing science and/or audiology research.

• HPPH 7343 Methods in Speech Sci and Speech-Language Pathology Research I (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in the area of speech science and/or speech-language pathology research.

• HPPH 7344 Methods in Speech Sci and Speech-Language Pathology Research I (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in the area of speech science and/or speech-language pathology research.

• HPPH 7345 Methods in Clinical Anatomy Research (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in clinical anatomy research.

• HPPH 7346 Methods in Clinical Behavior Research (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in clinical behavior in rehabilitation research.

• HPPH 7347 Methods in Clinical Biomechanics Research (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in clinical biomechanics research.

• HPPH 7348 Methods in Clinical Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research (3:0:0,H)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in clinical musculoskeletal research.

• HPPH 7349 Methods in Clinical Postural Control Research (3:0:3,F)

  Methods and laboratory techniques in clinical postural control research.

• HPPH 7361 Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders (3:3:0,F)

  This course is designed to prepare students for understanding and conducting research in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Topics may include how to conduct and write a literature review, how to critically evaluate research, how to present research findings at professional meetings, and how to apply research findings in evidence-based practice.

• HPPH 7362 Advanced Auditory Research (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar devoted to the understanding of frontier knowledge in the area of auditory research and to applying the knowledge in developing and performing research projects. May be repeated as topic varies.

• HPPH 7363 Seminar in Language and Culture (3:3:0,F)

  Selected topics on language and culture will be explored through reading of current research in the field. Topics include psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, dialects, language variations, bilingualism, multicultural and multilingual communication, speech perception and production, and language development. May be repeated as topic varies.

• HPPH 7364 Seminar in Speech Perception (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar devoted to the area of understanding speech. Topics will include research and clinical application of speech perception studies. May be repeated as topic varies.

• HPPH 7365 Advanced Auditory Research II (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar devoted to the understanding of frontier knowledge in the area of auditory research and to applying the knowledge in developing and performing research projects. May be repeated as topic varies.

• HPPH 7366 Seminar in Pediatric Audiology (3:3:0,F)

  Selected studies in infant, child, and adolescent audiology. Studies can include areas such as diagnostic audiology, aural rehabilitation in children, and educational audiology. May be repeated as topic varies.

• HPPH 7367 Seminar in Neural Bases of Adult Communication Disorders (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar devoted to the study of the impact of neurological impairments on the speech, language, cognition, and swallowing abilities of adults. Topics will include the neural basis of dysarthria, apraxia of speech, aphasia, dementia, and dysphagia in adults. Links will be made between neural basis and clinical behavior, as well as evidence based practice interventions.

• HPPH 7368 Seminar in Cross-disciplinary Communication Sciences Research (3:3:0,F)

  Selected studies in communication sciences, offering the opportunity to cross-disciplinary interaction between faculty and students. Studies can include speech-language pathology, audiology, speech science, hearing science, or related fields.

• HPPH 7369 Seminar in Treatment for Adult Neurogenic Disorders (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar devoted to discussing and critically evaluating strategies for people with neurogenic communication disorders. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating efficacy of contemporary intervention techniques with individuals who have adult neurogenic communication disorders.

• HPPH 7370 Seminar in Advanced Vestibular Issues (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar devoted to the area of understanding vestibular and balance issues. Topics include discussions about the physiological basis of the vestibular/balance system, pathophysiology of disorders, methods and evaluation of vestibular rehabilitation, and research in these areas.

• HPPH 7371 Seminar in Brain and Language (3:3:0,F)

  The focus of this seminar is to learn about central issues in brain and language research. Emphasis will be placed on what is known about neurological basis of aphasia. Students will focus on the relationship between brain and language in terms of their scientific and methodological aspects.

• HPPH 7372 Seminar in Speech Analysis (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar focused on analysis of speech from the perspective of production and/or perception. Analysis methods may include acoustic, physiological, linguistic, or perceptual approaches to the speech signals of normal speakers or clinical populations (children or adults), depending upon the interests of the students.

• HPPH 7373 Analysis and Processing of Speech Signals (3:3:0,F)

  Computational analysis and synthesis of speech signals will be covered. Topics may include digital signal processing with MATLAB; analysis of frequency and temporal properties of phones, words and sentences; coding for speech recognition; speech quality analysis; and building speech-based stimuli for experiments.

• HPPH 7374 Seminar in Dysphagia (3:3:0,F)

  Seminar focused on discussing and critically evaluating strategies for individuals with dysphagia. Evaluation strategies will be examined for validity, and intervention strategies will be evaluated for efficacy.

• HPPH 7383 Biomechanics (3:3:0,H)

  Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and integrated human movement with clinically relevant applications.

• HPPH 7384 Neuroscience (3:3:0,F)

  Functions and pathologies of the central nervous system (CNS) as a basic science course in the neurorehabilitation curriculum. The emphasis will be on "systems-level neuroanatomy, "i.e., functional neuroanatomy (e.g., motor and sensory pathways) and regional neuroanatomy (e.g., organization of spinal cord, brainstem, cerebral cortex, etc.). In addition, information processing by neurons will be addressed by coverage of axon physiology, synaptic neurotransmission and plasticity. The course will first survey the anatomical organization of the CNS, then sensory and motor functions of the CNS, and finish with a description of a number of neurological disorders that have clinical relevance to rehabilitation clinicians.

• HPPH 7385 Motor Control in Orthopaedics (3:3:0,H)

  This course will address theory and application of motor control and learning principles to orthopaedic clinical practice. This course will emphasize motor control strategies associated with musculoskeletal function, and motor control dysfunction associated with orthopaedic pathologies. This course will integrate concepts from exercise science and experimental psychology for the explanation of relevant issues concerning motor learning and control for the orthopaedic patient. Additionally, patient management strategies derived from these priniciples will be discussed.

• HPPH 7386 Computer Methods in Rehabilitation Science Research (3:3:0,F)

  This course provides an introduction to problem solving and custom program development in MATLAB for rehabilitation science research.

• HPPH 7482 Pathophysiology (4:4:0,H)

  This course provides a survey of clinical pathophysiology and covers key concepts related to the function and biological control of cells, tissues, organs, and body systems as well as structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs that underlie human disease. Basic principles of pathophysiology are addressed with focus on the cause, development, progress, and consequences of diseases related to the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, immune, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and other body systems.

• HPPH 7581 Gross Anatomy (5:6:10,F)

  An integrated study of gross human anatomy embodying gross morphology and coordinating with developmental and histological aspects of the body. Included is regional dissection with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory and respiratory systems.