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2016-2017 General Catalog 
    
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Course Numbers and Descriptions


 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 6510 - Social Psychology


    3 credits

    Provides students with common knowledge base in social psychology. Emphasizes recent developments in the field, while providing an in-depth overview of classic research in the field.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 6530 - Developmental Psychology


    3 credits

    Advanced survey course in general developmental psychology. Theory and research in human development across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on child and adolescent development.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 6570 - Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research


    3

    Provides introduction to research methods, including identification of research problem, review and evaluation of research literature, and design and implementation of research project.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 3010 

    Cross-listed as: EDUC 6570 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Fall
    Effective Term
    Spring 2016
  
  • PSY 6600 - Research Design and Analysis I


    3 credits

    Research design and statistical concepts for research in education, human services, and psychology, with emphasis on the selection and interpretation of statistical analyses.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6570 /PSY 6570 , passing score on 6600 Pretest via Tarl lab, and instructor permission

    Cross-listed as: EDUC 6600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6610 - College and Career Readiness for School Counselors


    3 credits

    Designed for pre-service and practicing school counselors, this course teaches effective strategies for preparing all students for post-secondary education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into the Schools Counseling graduate program

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6620 - Instructional Interventions and Consultation


    3 credits

    This course examines theories and practice of school-based consultation, emphasizing Instructional Consultation. Students explore the role of consultation in prevention and intervention. Students practice collaborative comunication; problem identification; and intervention design, implementation and evaluation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into a Psychology graduate program

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 6630 - Supervision and Consultation in Psychological and Educational Settings


    3 credits

    Introduction to skills and research fundamental to consultation and supervision, with particular emphasis on educational settings. Majority of course devoted to instruction in the skills required through applied case work.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into School Psychology or Combined Psychology Program

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 6650 - Theories of Learning: The Behavioral Perspective


    3 credits

    In-depth examination of the major behavioral theories of learning, including classical and operant conditioning.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 6660 - Cognition and Instruction


    3 credits

    Survey of theory and principles in cognitive psychology, with special emphasis on applying these principles in instructional settings.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 6670 - Neuropsychopharmacology


    3 credits

    This is an advanced graduate seminar examining the psychopharmacological mechanisms of action of psychotropic drugs.  It considers abnormalities in neurotransmission underlying major psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, cognitive disorders, and substance abuse. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6210  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Alternate Odd Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 6680 - Neuroeconomics


    3 credits

    Status and trends in Neuroeconomics, and interdisciplinary field that seeks to explain decision making, the ability of the brain to process multiple alternatives and to choose a course of action.  Studies how neuroscientific discoveries constrain and guide models of economics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6200 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Alternate Even Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 6700 - Grant Writing for School Counselors


    2 credits

    Guided experience in preparation of grant proposals, with emphasis on funding sources for K-12 schools. Students write mock grant proposal sections for submission to funding agencies to support school initiatives.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to School Counselor Education program or instuctor permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • PSY 6750 - Evidence-Based Practice II: Adults


    2 credits

    Introduction to application of evidence-based practice, focusing on adults.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 6760 - Fundamentals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy


    3 credits

    This class covers the fundamentals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  The theory behind ACT as well as the research that informs ACT and the processes targeted will be covered.  Delivery of ACT will be practiced in class. 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Alternate Even Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 6790 - Psychological Principles and Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing


    3 credits

    Psychological theories and research used to describe the deaf and hard of hearing. Exploration of principles that can be used in helping these individuals achieve emotional well-being.

    Cross-listed as: PSY 4790  and COMD 6790 /COMD 4790 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 6800 - Addictive behaviors


    3

    Provides students with an overview of the theoretical issues, research, and models that underlie our understanding of behavioral syndromes commonly referred to as “addictive behaviors.”  Emphasizes chemical dependency problems, as well as the well-studies pattern of “addiction.”

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Effective Term
    Fall
  
  • PSY 6810 - Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Special topics designed to help students develop in-depth knowledge of emerging research, theory, and practice in psychology. Taught in seminar format by USU faculty or visiting scholars.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6850 - Introduction to the Combined Doctoral Program


    1 credit

    This seminar is designed to orient beginning PhD students to the combined program and to the School of Graduate Studies. Opportunity provided for students to meet and talk with all faculty members concerning their research. Students also begin their own research and become acquainted with required paperwork for their program.

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 6880 - Transcultural assessment lab


    1

    Psychoeducational assessment laboratory experience to be taken by students in the School Psychology and Combined Psychology programs.

    Corequisite: PSY 6290 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Effective Term
    Spring
  
  • PSY 6890 - Assessment of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Personality


    3 credits

    Theoretical foundations and applied training in methods of assessing and classifying behavioral, social, and emotional problems of children and adolescents.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into Combined Psychology doctoral program or School Psychology program

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • PSY 6900 - Independent Study


    1-3 credits

    Individual discussion and intensive study of a particular problem or area.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6910 - Independent Research


    1-3 credits

    Experiments and demonstration projects are conducted and reported.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6930 - University Teaching Apprenticeship


    1 credit

    Prepares graduate students for college teaching. Students learn to prepare study guides, examinations, and lectures, and learn to use audio-visual aids. Students also examine various current methods of instruction and course evaluation schemes.

    Repeatable
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6950 - Internship in School Psychology


    1-3 credits

    Internship in approved school system involving assessment, counseling, consultation, and program development, under the supervision of a certified school psychologist.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6970 - Thesis


    1-6 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-12 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7020 - Advanced Evaluation Methodology and Techniques


    3 credits

    Provides advanced theory and practice in focus group interviews, on-site visit techniques, observation and anchor scales, multiple-site evaluation standards, and advanced reporting techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6010 /PSY 6010 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7030 - Instrument Development


    3 credits

    In-depth study of factors and techniques critical for designing and developing evaluation and research instruments.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 7040 - Practicum in Evaluation Planning and Contracting


    3 credits

    Provides detailed information on methods for planning program evaluations, negotiating agreements with client/sponsor, and finalizing evaluation contract.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6010 /PSY 6010 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7050 - Internship in Program Evaluation


    1-9 credits

    Experience in practical aspects of program evaluation through planned, supervised evaluation project participation approved by student’s supervisory committee.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6010 /PSY 6010 

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7060 - Internship in Research


    1-9 credits

    Research experience gained through conducting planned, supervised research project.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval by supervisory committee and EDUC 6570 /PSY 6570 

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7070 - Advanced Measurement Theories and Practice


    3 credits

    This course covers classical test theory (CTT), latent state-trait theory (LSTT), and item-response theory (IRT). Students learn how to estimate, evaluate, and interpret measurement models of CTT, LSTT, and IRT in the software Mplus. We also discuss advanced topics in the test validity and test validation literature.
     

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6600  or PSY 6600 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Even Years
  
  • PSY 7090 - Experimental and Applied Psychological Science Program Seminar


    1 credit

    Provides opportunity for doctoral students in the Experimental and Applied Psychological Science Program to meet on a regular basis to discuss journal articles and explore student and faculty research projects.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 7100 - Biological Basis of Behavior


    3 credits

    Explores normal and abnormal behavior from a basic neuroanatomical/neurophysiological perspective. Discusses pharmacological/nonpharmacological applications.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7110 - Cognitive Neuroscience


    3 credits

    In-depth study of theories, models, and current research in the field of cognitive neuroscience, inclding memory, perception, problem-solving, and decision making. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 4420  or PSY 6660 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Taught Alternate Years, Odd Years
  
  • PSY 7140 - Methods in Neuroscience


    3 credits

    Comprehensive course for graduate students, providing an overview of modern neuroscience methods, from molecular and cellular methods to pharmacology, in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, imaging and behavioral methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6200 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Odd Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 7230 - Theory and Research in Personality


    3 credits

    Overview of theoretical approaches, research, and clinical applications regarding personality differences.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7250 - Professional Ethics and Standards


    1-3 credits

    Designed to train clinicians and researchers in the field of psychology to operate within the professional ethics and standards of the field.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7270 - Lifespan Psychopathology


    3 credits

    Summarizes research on risk, epidemiology, and etiological perspectives regarding emotional and behavioral disorders of children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes classification and diagnosis of these disorders utilizing the DSM system.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PSY 7350 - Integrated Practicum with Adults, Adolescents, and Children


    3 credits

    Doctoral-level practicum in a community setting. Supervised experience with evidence-based practice applied to diverse clients, including adults, adolescents, and children. Appropriate assessment, intervention, and consultation relevant to diverse clients and problems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of program chair

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • PSY 7360 - Practicum in Clinical Child/School Psychology


    3 credits

    Doctoral-level practicum in a school or related setting, focused on intervention with children and adolescents. Supervised experience in developmental, emotional, and/or school-related problems. Includes assessment and consultation with teachers, parents, and others.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of program chair

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7370 - Practicum in Counseling/Clinical Psychology


    3 credits

    Doctoral-level practicum in a clinical/counseling setting, focused on intervention with young adult and adult populations. Supervised experience in individual, group, and/or family intervention. Includes psychological assessment and consultation with relevant individuals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of program chair

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7380 - Practicum in Psychology


    1-6 credits

    Doctoral-level practicum in a variety of health service settings. Supervised experience in individual, group, and family psychotherapy assessment and consultation as needed. .

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of program chair

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7390 - Externship in Adult Clinical/Counseling Psychology


    1 credit

    Students in the course are engaged in applied training experiences (generally paid) across a variety of practice settings focused on adult assessment and/or intervention.  Student goals and objectives are developed individually with program faculty and on-site supervisors.  Students must complete a competency evaluation form with their supervisor and submit their contact hours (direct, indirect, and supervision) to receive a grade in the course. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Successful completion of PSY 7350   and approval of Combined Clinical/Counseling Program faculty  On rare occasion, students may take the course while enrolled in 7350 with Combined Program faculty approval  

    Repeatable
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Effective Term
    Fall
  
  • PSY 7530 - Advanced Developmental Psychology


    3 credits

    In-depth study of theories, models, and current research in the field of developmental psychology, including memory, perception, language, and social development.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 7610 - Measurement, Design, and Analysis II


    3 credits

    Advanced treatment of research design and statistical concepts and issues in educational, human services, and psychological research.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6600  or PSY 6600  and  STAT 5200 

    Cross-listed as: EDUC 7610 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
  
  • PSY 7630 - Supervision and Consultation in Applied Psychology


    1 credit

    Introduces knowledge foundations of clinical supervision, as well as consultation theories and models in diverse settings. Discusses ethical, legal, and evaluation issues. Focuses on exposure to a knowledge base, rather than on applied practice.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into School Psychology or Combined Psychology Program

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7650 - Multilevel and Marginal Models for the Social Sciences


    3 credits

    Coverage of multilevel (ie, mixed-effects, hierarchical linear) and marginal (ie, GEE) models for both continuous and categorical outcomes. Includes application of these methods to many types of cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs (eg, experimental, case-control, cohort, cross-over, complex sample, randomized controlled trials).

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 7610  or EDUC 7610 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Even Years
  
  • PSY 7670 - Literature Reviews in Education and Psychology


    2 credits

    Advanced concepts in designing, writing, and critiquing literature reviews.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6600 /EDUC 6600  or instructor permission

    Cross-listed as: EDUC 7670 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7700 - Grant Writing


    3 credits

    Students learn to identify funding sources, select strategies for seeking resources, and write proposals for research, development, training, and service activities in education, psychology, and related fields.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6570 /EDUC 6570 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7740 - Behavioral Pharmacology


    3 credits

    This course covers the history and scope of behavioral pharmacology, which is the synthesis of the experimental analysis of behavior and pharmacology.  Topics include drugs and drug abuse, foundations and methodology, and current issues.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Alternate Even Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 7750 - Behavioral Economics


    3 credits

    A survey of major findings in the broad field of behavioral economics.  Topics range from essential value derivations from consumer demand functions, to Prospect Theory, to intertemporal choice.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Alternate Odd Years
    Effective Term
    Spring 2016
  
  • PSY 7780 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis I: Observed Variables


    3 credits

    Focuses on application of multivariate methods (e.g. factor analytic techniques, multivariate analysis of variance, survival analysis) in research and measurement in psychology, education, and other social and behavioral sciences.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 7610  or PSY 7610 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Taught Alternate Years
  
  • PSY 7790 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis II: Latent Variable Modeling


    3 credits

    This course covers the theory of multivariate statistical models including continuous latent variables (confirmatory factor anaylsis and structural equation modeling) and categorical latent variables (latent class and latent profile anaylsis) with applications in the software Mplus.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 7780 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Alternate Years
  
  • PSY 7810 - Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Special topics designed to help students develop in-depth knowledge of emerging research, theory, and practice in psychology. Taught in seminar format by USU faculty or visiting scholars.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7820 - Neuropsychology: Principles and Assessment


    2 or 4 credits

    Overview of neuropsychological symptoms, common syndromes, and underlying neural structures. Coverage of neuropsychological assessment approaches, diagnostic issues, and supervised experience with selected neuropsychological tests. Includes some discussion of rehabilitation, but primarily emphasizes assessment.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • PSY 7830 - Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Disease


    3 credits

    Course for graduate students, discussing the clinical presentation and current therapeutical approaches for the brain disorders in the context of neurobiology, neuropsychology, imaging and genetics. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6200 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Odd Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • PSY 7840 - Psychophamacology


    1 credit

    Provides psychology graduate students with basic working knowledge of the field of psychopharmacology and the medical use of psychotropic drugs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PSY 6320 

  
  • PSY 7850 - Internship and Professional Development Seminar


    1 credit

    Advanced orientation to issues and trends in professional psychology. Internship, including application process. Also overviews remaining program requirements. Focuses on continuing development of good professional decision-making skills.

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PSY 7900 - Independent Study


    1-3 credits

    Individual discussion and intensive study of a particular problem or area.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7910 - Independent Research


    1-3 credits

    Experiments and demonstration projects are conducted and reported.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7950 - Internship in Professional Psychology


    0 credit

    One-year, supervised, full-time internship required of doctoral candidates in professional psychology (clinical, counseling, and/or school psychology).

    Prerequisite/Restriction: All doctoral coursework completed, with the possible exception of the dissertation if approved by the student’s committee, prior to initiating the internship

    Repeatable
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer
    Effective Term
    Summer 2016
  
  • PSY 7970 - Dissertation


    1-18 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSY 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-12 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Public Health

  
  • PUBH 3120 - Family and Community Health


    3 credits

    Focuses on health aspects of various population groups within the community. Particular emphasis placed on guidelines for optimal family health.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 3310 - Occupational Health and Safety


    3 credits

    Covers the principles of occupational health and safety, including regulatory standards. Emphasizes on-the-job health and safety problems from the occupational health and safety professional and management view.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PUBH 3610 - Environmental Management


    3 credits

    Introduction to environmental health, emphasizing relationships among environmental quality, public health, environmental and occupational health regulations, human health risk assessment, institutions, and engineered systems in environmental health management.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210 ; BIOL 1610  or University Studies Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course; MATH 1210 

    Cross-listed as: CEE 3610  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $40.00
  
  • PUBH 3870 - Professional/Technical Writing in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    2 credits

    Gives CEE students intensive practice with oral and written communication in business and technical CEE writing.

    Corequisite: CEE 3610  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PUBH 4000 - Public Health Field Experience


    3-6 credits

    Field experience in the practice of public health, as appropriate to each student’s area of public health emphasis: public health education, environmental health, or industrial hygiene.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing in public health

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PUBH 4030 - Communicable Disease Control


    3 credits

    Comprehensive study of communicable diseases, including etiological agents, reservoirs of infection, and mechanisms of transmission, control, and prevention.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610  or BIOL 2060  or BIOL 2420 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PUBH 4040 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology


    3 credits

    Introduction to the study of the distribution and causes of communicable and noncommunicable diseases of humans and other animals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Recommended a course in statistics

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 4300 - Industrial Hygiene Seminar


    1 credit

    Participant seminar on current developments in industrial hygiene.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • PUBH 4310 - Industrial Hygiene Recognition of Hazards


    4 credits

    Through classroom and field experiences, provides an introduction to industrial hazards and familiarizes students with manufacturing and industrial processes in which industrial hygienists commonly work.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 3310  (may be taken concurrently)

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $75.00
  
  • PUBH 4320 - Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Evaluation


    3 credits

    Survey of principles and methods used to evaluate industrial chemical health hazards. Practical application in a field sampling project.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 3310 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • PUBH 4330 - Industrial Hygiene Physical Hazards


    3 credits

    Through lectures and labs, covers the potential health effects, methods of exposure evaluation, and principles of control of noise, vibration, heat and cold, and nonionizing and ionizing radiation hazards that can occur in the workplace.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 3310  or PUBH 4310 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • PUBH 4380 - Industrial Hygiene Internship


    3-6 credits

    Field experience in the practice of industrial hygiene. Participation in an active program serving employees in either the private or public sector.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 4300 , PUBH 4320 , and PUBH 4330 

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Course Fee: $400.00
  
  • PUBH 4410 - Industrial Safety


    3 credits

    Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, covers recognition and control of industrial safety hazards (including power tools, fire, electricity, excavations, confined spaces, and falls), material handling, process safety, protective equipment, safety promotion and training, and standards and programs.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 4850 - Special Topics in Public Health


    1-3 credits

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing in public health

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PUBH 5000 - Public Health Seminar


    1 credit

    Participant seminar on current problems in public health.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 5330 - Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    Covers methods to control chemical occupational health hazards, with an emphasis on the function, design, and management of local exhaust ventilation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 4310 , MATH 1210 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $25.00
  
  • PUBH 5340 - Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs


    2 credits

    Provides students with the foundation to administer and manage occupational health and safety programs commonly encountered in the workplace.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 4320  and PUBH 4330 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 5400 - Environmental Toxicology


    3 credits

    Presents in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of reducing associated risks.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220  and BIOL 1620  

    Cross-listed as: ADVS 5400 /ADVS 6400  and BIOL 5400 /BIOL 6400  and   

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 5500 - Public Health Management (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    2 credits

    Presentation of basic organizational and financial management tools that students will utilize in written and oral reports on an educational, environmental, or occupational health problem of their choice.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PUBH 4000  or PUBH 4380  or instructor permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PUBH 5670 - Hazardous Chemicals Handling and Safety


    2 credits

    Provides students with necessary skills and knowledge for working safely in areas associated with hazardous chemicals. Topics covered include: regulations, exposure routes, toxicology, chemical and physical hazards, personal protective equipment, sampling, monitoring, decontamination, and emergency response procedures.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210  

    Cross-listed as:   

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • PUBH 5730 - Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants


    3 credits

    Provides students with understanding of methods used in analysis of environmental samples for organic contaminants. Examines various properties and processes determining the fate of organic contaminants in the environment.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grades of C- or better in CHEM 1210  and CHEM 1215 

    Cross-listed as: PUBH 6730 /CEE 6730  and CEE 5730  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $30.00
  
  • PUBH 5790 - Accident and Emergency Management


    3 credits

    Introduction to fundamentals of accident, hazard, and emergency management. Topics include legislation; chemical safety fundamentals; fire, explosion, and spill fundamentals; contaminant air transport fundamentals; hazard and risk assessment; dispersion applications; and hazard and risk management applications.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220 

    Cross-listed as:  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 6400 - Environmental Toxicology


    3 credits

    Presents in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of reducing associated risks.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220  and BIOL 1620  

    Cross-listed as: PUBH 5400  and ADVS 6400 /ADVS 5400  and BIOL 6400 /BIOL 5400 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • PUBH 6730 - Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants


    3 credits

    Provides students with understanding of methods used in analysis of environmental samples for organic contaminants. Examines various properties and processes determining the fate of organic contaminants in the environment. Taught first half of fall semester.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grades of C- or better in CHEM 1210  and CHEM 1215  

    Cross-listed as:  /PUBH 5730  and   

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Course Fee: $30.00

Rehabilitation Counseling

  
  • REH 1010 - Disability and Society (BSS)


    BSS Breadth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Discussion of definitions and types of disabilities, ethical issues, society’s prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities, and the individual’s adjustment to the disability experience. Disability as a natural part of life.

    Cross-listed as: SPED 1010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • REH 6100 - Introduction to the Profession of Rehabilitation Counseling


    2 credits

    Overview of history, philosophy, and legal basis of rehabilitation programs, both public and private. Independent living programs. Roles of the rehabilitation counselor and the process of rehabilitation. Skill development including literature use, writing, and professional organizations.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • REH 6110 - Medical Aspects of Disability


    3 credits

    Overview of basic medical issues affecting employment and independent living for persons with disabilities. Explores basic anatomy and systems, as well as disorders and diseases of these systems. Covers medical terminology applicable to rehabilitation counseling.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • REH 6120 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability


    3 credits

    Explores psychological and sociological aspects of disabilities, including adjustment factors in living with disabilities (i.e., individual, family, sexuality, other service providers, etc.). Examines societal attitudes, women’s issues, and deaf culture issues. Includes group counseling applications for persons with disabilities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • REH 6130 - Rehabilitation Counseling Skill Development


    3 credits

    Utilizes role playing of simulated interviews and rehabilitation counseling sessions to develop the basic skills necessary to function as a human service helper.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Corequisite: REH 6140 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • REH 6140 - Practicum in Rehabilitation


    1-3 credits

    Under faculty supervision, students receive minimum of 100 hours of firsthand experience working with persons with disabilities in rehabilitation agency or facility. Must be taken the first time concurrently with REH 6130 . With faculty approval, may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • REH 6150 - Rehabilitation Services and Resources


    3 credits

    Coordination of community resources, individual assessment information, ethical issues, eligibility determination, and development of individualized rehabilitation programs and independent living plans. Time, fiscal, and caseload management skills for rehabilitation professionals. Emphasizes client choice in rehabilitation planning.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • REH 6160 - Job Analysis, Development, and Placement for Persons with Disabilities


    3 credits

    Applies career development theories to job placement. Presents job placement factors resulting in employment for persons with disabilities, including job analysis, job development and retention, advocacy, assistive technology, ADA, occupational information systems, and labor market analysis.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • REH 6170 - Internship in Rehabilitation Counseling


    3-12 credits

    Direct supervised provision of rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities in a community facility or agency. Total of 300 hours of direct service required for each 6 semester credits. Repeatable for up to 12 credits.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • REH 6180 - Rehabilitation of Persons with Severe Mental Illness


    2 credits

    Overview of rehabilitation of persons with severe mental illness, including psychopharmacology, housing, case management, job placement, diagnosis (DSM IV), and social learning programs. Includes information on rehabilitation of persons experiencing substance abuse, dual diagnoses, and learning disorders.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • REH 6190 - Introduction to Assessment in Rehabilitation


    2 credits

    Addresses vocational assessment for persons with disabilities. Includes overview of traditional vocational assessment, but focuses on contemporary methodology developed for individuals with severe disabilities. Discussion of functional assessment, including client choice and ecological assessment issues.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • REH 6200 - Theories of Counseling Applied to Persons with Disabilities


    3 credits

    Introduction to established counseling theories and their implications for providing services to persons with disabilities. Discussion of individual and group counseling paradigms. Emphasizes development of students’ individual counseling philosophies.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
 

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