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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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Nursing

Health Sciences

Dr. Patricia Castiglia, Dean

Dr. Gail Ackall, Associate Dean

Dr. Joseph Perozzi, Assistant Dean

1101 N. Campbell

Phone: (915) 747-8217

Fax: (915) 747-7207

http://www.nurse.utep.edu/

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The College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences has masters programs in Nursing, Health and Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Speech-Language Pathology. Students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program may elect options in adult health nursing, community health nursing, community health/family nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nurse-midwifery, parent-child nursing, psychiatric-mental health nursing, or women's health care nurse practitioner. These nursing degree programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing and qualify students for national certification in their specialty. The Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology will qualify students for Texas License and certification by the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association in Speech-Language Pathology. A Health Care concentration is available with the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree offered by the College of Business Administration. [bar]

NURSING

1101 N. Campbell, Room 405

(915) 747-8217

CHAIRPERSON: Helen M. Castillo

GRADUATE FACULTY: Amaya, Castiglia, Castillo, Lantican, Lara, Lubno, Reynolds, Schaller-Ayers

The Graduate Program in Nursing is designed to permit students to earn the degree of Master of Science in Nursing. The mission of the College is to prepare professionals to respond to the health needs of individuals, families, and groups in society. The curriculum of the graduate program is intended to prepare professional nurses for advanced leadership through enhanced clinical practice, research, and role expansion. The student selects an area of clinical concentration as a major and a nursing minor in nursing education or clinical supervision and administration. The enhancement of clinical practice occurs through the expansion and refinement of knowledge and the testing of theory. Role expansion occurs through advanced practice, education, and management functions as they relate to health care delivery and increasing professional responsibilities to society. In addition, through the functional roles, the nurse enhances the performance of others by contributing to the improvement of human functioning. The degree of Master of Science in Nursing provides the graduate the opportunity to:

PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Applications and official transcripts are sent to the Graduate School. Final recommendations regarding admission are made by the Chairperson of the Nursing Department upon the recommendation of the Graduate Nursing Admission Committee. Student profiles are evaluated on an individual basis. The admission criteria include:

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

The Graduate Program in Nursing offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing. The Master of Science degree in Nursing prepares graduates for post- graduate roles in a variety of advanced practice specialty areas. The options available are adult health nursing, community health nursing, community health/family nurse practitioner, nursing administration, nurse-midwifery, parent-child nursing, psychiatric-mental health nursing, or women's health care nurse practitioner. Total hours required vary from 36 to 55 credit hours. Students should contact the program advisor for each of these specialties for further course information and program requirements.

The Department of Nursing attempts to accommodate flexibility in course offerings with respect to weekend, evening, and summer classes. However, this flexibility is offered only if faculty and other resources are available. Courses with enrollment of less than five individuals are subject to cancellation.

Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 (B average) in order to remain in good academic standing. All students who select the non-thesis option must complete and pass an oral comprehensive examination. Those students who elect the thesis option must complete an oral defense. All degree requirements for the MS in Nursing must be completed within six years.

All students may choose the thesis or non-thesis option. If the thesis option is chosen, the research proposal and pilot study completed in previous courses may be used as the basis for the thesis project. The satisfactory defense of the thesis is required. Students choosing the non-thesis option complete nine credit hours of graduate electives approved by the academic advisor in addition to an oral comprehensive examination required for the completion of this option.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Student employment is a personal decision; however, it is up to the student to arrange the work schedule so as not to interfere with classes and clinical practicum requirements. Classes are offered in a variety of time periods throughout the year to assist the students in alleviating conflicts.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

1. REQUIRED CORE COURSES (18 hours)

And one of the following:

2. ROLE COURSES (5 hours)

NURS 2554 Advanced Clinical Practice: Nurse Practitioner Role

NURS 3556 Nursing Preceptorship

3. THESIS OR NON-THESIS (9 hours)

Thesis

NURS 3571 Research Methods II

NURS 3598 Thesis

NURS 3599 Thesis

Non-Thesis

Nine credit hours of graduate level electives in nursing or related areas.

4. DIRECTED ELECTIVES (6 hours)

For Students Planning for Nursing Education Positions:

For Students Planning for Administrative Positions:

And one of the following three courses:

5. OPTIONS/MAJORS ADULT

HEALTH NURSING (41 hours):

Required Core (18 hours)

Role Courses (5 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis (9 hours)

COMMUNITY HEALTH (37 hours):

Core Courses (9 hours)

Concentration Courses (19 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis (9 hours)

COMMUNITY HEALTH/FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (55 hours):

Required Core (18 hours)

Concentration Courses (28 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis (9 hours)

NURSING ADMINISTRATION (36 hours):

Core Courses (9 hours)

And one of the following:

Concentration Courses (18 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis courses (9 hours)

NURSE-MIDWIFERY (50 hours):

Core Courses (9 hours)

Concentration Courses (32 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis (9 hours)

PARENT-CHILD NURSING (41 hours):

Required Core (18 hours)

Role Courses (5 hours)

Concentration Courses (9 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis (9 hours)

PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH (41 hours):

Required Core (18 hours)

Role Courses (5 hours)

Concentration Courses (9 hours)

Thesis or Non-Thesis (9 hours)

WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (48 hours):

Core Courses (15 hours)

Concentration Courses (24 hours)

*Includes a practicum

NURSING (NURS)

For Graduate Students Only

1503 Community Practicum I (0-0-3)

Practice/Laboratory component that is associated with NURS 4506. Includes practicum. Co-requisite: NURS 4506. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

1506 Primary Care Nursing Practicum I (0-0-3)

Practice/Laboratory component for family nurse practitioner students. Includes practicum. Co-requisite: NURS 4506. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

1597 Graduate Research (0-0-1)

Variable credit for approved research activity. Up to three semester hours may be applied toward degree requirements. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

2504 Community Practicum II (0-0-6)

Practice/Laboratory component that is associated with NURS 5507. Includes practicum. Co-requisite: NURS 5507. Prerequisites: NURS 1503, NURS 4506, and departmental approval. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

2505 Community Practicum III (0-0-6)

Practice/Laboratory component that is associated with NURS 5508. Includes practicum. Co-requisite: NURS 5508. Prerequisites: NURS 5507 and departmental approval.

2507 Primary Care Nursing Practicum II (0-0-6)

Practice/Laboratory component that is associated with NURS 5507. Includes practicum. Co-requisite: NURS 5507. Prerequisites: NURS 1506, NURS 4506, and departmental approval. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

2508 Primary Care Nursing Practicum III (0-0-6)

Practicum/Laboratory component that is associated with NURS 5508. Includes practicum. Co-requisite: NURS 5508. Prerequisites: NURS 5507 and departmental approval.

2554 Advanced Clinical Practice: Nurse Practitioner Role (2-0)

Focuses on analysis of nurse practitioner role and its impact on the delivery of care with emphasis on role socialization. The legal foundations for advanced nursing practice and professional ethics are examined. Prerequisite: NURS 5553 with a grade of "B" or better, and departmental approval.

2564 Role Development I (2-0)

During this course the student will study and analyze the historical development of the profession of nurse-midwifery in the United States and internationally. The concept of advanced nursing practice and role change will be explored. For Nurse-Midwifery majors only.

2569 Professional Role Development II (2-0)

During this course the student will study, analyze, and apply the role and professional responsibilities of nurse-midwifery. Course content will include nurse-midwifery, practice, political and professional issues. For Nurse-Midwifery majors only. Prerequisites: NURS 5567 and NURS 5568.

2597 Graduate Research (0-0-2)

Variable credit for approved research activity. Up to three semester hours may be applied toward degree requirements. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

3500 Organizational Culture (3-0)

The values, beliefs, and structures in an organization are analyzed in relation to their influence on corporate decision making and administrative practices. Topics discussed include management rituals, symbolism, leadership, setting standards, interpersonal behaviors, and effective presentations within various organizational subcultures. Open to other graduate students.

3501 Issues and Problems in Health Care (3-0)

Assessment of issues and problems in meeting health needs of society and their relevance to nursing and health care.

3503 Advanced Health Assessment (3-0)

Didactic and clinical experiences that provide students with the knowledge and skills for performing a comprehensive assessment. Obtained data will be used to make a diagnosis of health status leading to the formulation of a clinical management plan. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Equipment Maintenance fee required.

3505 Community Health/Community Mental Health Nursing (3-0)

Analyzes social issues influencing community health and community mental health nursing. Focuses on continuity of care with emphasis on physiological and psychosocial problems of patients/clients and families. Complex community systems and strategies of health promotion and illness prevention are emphasized.

3506 Community and Primary Care Nursing I (2-2)

Presents the dynamics and nature of the Southwest Texas Health Service area and the way in which people who live in the border areas perceive themselves in terms of their health-care needs and available resources. Includes practicum.

3510 Nursing Theories and Processes (3-0)

Focuses on critical analysis of current nursing theories and related nursing process conceptualization with application to selected clients/patients and families.

3511 Parent-Child Nursing I (3-0)

Focus on advanced nursing care of well pregnant women and well children, and children and pregnant women with selected health problems with emphasis on primary prevention and health promotion. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: Core courses and Advanced Practice Core.

3513 Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (3-0)

Analysis and evaluation of nursing measures to maintain or modify adaptive behaviors of neonates and families at risk. Focus is on health maintenance, restorative, and rehabilitative strategies.

3515 Parent-Child Nursing II (3-0)

Focus on advanced nursing care of children and pregnant women with acute, major, and/or chronic health problems. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3511.

3517 School Health (3-0)

Focuses on the health care provider's role in the school health program. Current issues and trends in school health, administrative patterns, and health care policies are analyzed.

3519 Advanced Pathophysiology (3-0)

Provides opportunities to acquire expanded knowledge of the normal physiological systems of humans. Relationships between inter- and intracellular metabolism are considered. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. 3520 Adult Health Nursing I (3-0)

Focuses on application of nursing theories/frameworks with selected clients/patients along the age continuum manifesting deviations from health and requiring admission to the health care system. Consideration is given to the psychological and sociocultural concepts basic to nursing care. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 3519 and core courses.

3521 Adult Health Nursing II (3-0)

Focuses on providing continuity of nursing care for selected clients/patients/families who manifest deviations from health. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3520.

3523 Gerontological Health (3-0)

Focuses on the aging process and the health care provider's role in assisting older persons to achieve successful aging. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are evaluated. Economic, ethical, and political issues are analyzed in terms of quality of life for older persons.

3525 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing I (3-0)

Systematic study of the theoretical foundations of psychotherapeutic nursing practice. Clinical practicum focuses on individual therapy with patients/clients. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: Core courses.

3527 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing II (3-0)

Social systems approach to the study of mental health and mental illness. Emphasis is on the group approach to treatment. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3525. 3531 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing III (3-0)

Focuses on therapeutic interventions with dysfunctional families. Emphasizes cultural aspects of family models and techniques of family therapy. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3527.

3532 Advanced Clinical Practice (2-2)

This three (3) hour course provides lecture and application of content in various clinical areas. Concepts of advanced practice and models of care are discussed as they relate to specific clinical majors and subspecialties. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

3535 Nursing Administration (3-0)

Focuses on theories and principles of administration and management; application to nursing service supervision and administration. Prerequisite: Core courses.

3536 Advanced Nursing Administration (2-0-3)

Apply management models to the systematic assessment and evaluation of administrative elements in a health care organization. Students use and evaluate selected computer applications and information systems in a management role as a means to improve management effectiveness in health care settings. A management practicum is required. Prerequisites: NURS 3535 and NURS 3541.

3537 Health Care Financial Management (3-0)

An introduction to basic financial and accounting concepts relating to health care management. Programming, budgeting, and controlling processes in health care organizations will be discussed within the nurse manager's role.

3538 Health Law, Policy and Ethics (3-0)

Focus on the concepts of law that affect nursing and health care delivery in various settings to lead practice, to prevent liability, and to assist in public policy development related to organized nursing services. Organizational challenges and constraints are evaluated in relation to state and federal level policies. Ethical considerations, legal decisions, and public policy are highlighted as they affect nursing practice and the administrative role. Required for Nurse Administration Majors.

3539 Nursing Administration Policy Analysis (1-2)

Focuses on the analysis and evaluation of management policies, issues, and problems relevant to the regulation of health care delivery systems. A research or evaluation project in management is required and is designed to offer relevant learning activities in nursing administration. An administrative practicum is required in a hospital or community health care agency. The last required course for Nurse Administration Majors only.

3541 Supervision and Administration of Health Care (3-0-3)

Analyzes the development of nursing administration/supervision within health care settings. Focuses on supervision, organization, and administration of nursing services for client care. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3535.

3545 Curriculum and Instruction in Nursing Education (3-0)

Principles, issues, and problems of curriculum design in nursing education in a variety of learning settings.

3547 Roles and Functions of the Nurse Educator (3-0)

Focus is on content delineation, planning, organizing, delivering, evaluating, and the teaching-learning process in nursing. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3545.

3550 International Health (3-0)

Focuses on major international health programs as they relate to cultural, ecological, and economic factors. The roles of the local, state, national, and international agencies in relation to health are studied.

3551 Women's Health Care (3-0)

Focuses on preventive health care and health education for women across the life span. Problems in women's health care related to ethnicity and poverty are examined. Clinical emphasis is on the collaborative management of well women and women with minor health deviations. Suggested Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NURS 3510, NURS 3519, NURS 3503, and NURS 3562.

3556 Nursing Preceptorship (0-0-14)

This is a synthesizing course which allows students to apply previous nursing knowledge in various clinical practice sites. Preceptor or faculty supervision is provided. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NURS 2554. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

3562 Pharmacotherapeutics (3-0)

During this course the student will study and analyze pharmacologic fundamentals relating to selection, screening, and use of prescriptive and non-prescriptive drugs throughout the life cycle. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

3570 Research Methods I (3-0)

Focus on study design and methodology, sampling frameworks, data analysis techniques, and research findings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

3571 Research Methods II (3-0)

In-depth study of the conceptual, empirical, and interpretive phases of scientific inquiry. Special emphasis on research design, methodological problems and data analysis and interpretation with consideration of the ethical and legal factors affecting nursing research. Required of all students selecting thesis option. Prerequisite: NURS 3570.

3573 Advanced Practice Clinical (0-9)

Integrates didactic and clinical content into intensive clinical practicum for family nurse practitioner students. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 5508.

3580 Special Topics in Nursing (3-0)

May be repeated as topic varies.

3594 Independent Study (0-0-3)

A course designed by the student to meet an individual learning need. Prerequisites: Instructor's approval and consent of Graduate Advisor or departmental approval.

3597 Graduate Research (0-0-3)

Variable credit for approved research activity. Up to three semester hours may be applied toward degree requirements. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

3598 Thesis (0-0-3)

Initial work on the thesis.

3599 Thesis (0-0-3)

Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite: NURS 3598.

4506 Community and Primary Care Nursing I (4-0)

Discuss the dynamics and nature of the Southwest Texas health service area and the way in which people who live in the border areas perceive themselves in terms of their health-care needs and available resources. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

5507 Community and Primary Care Nursing II (3-0-6)

Explores community health policy issues, research potential and community health planning, program development and evaluation. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 4506 and departmental approval. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

5508 Community and Primary Care Nursing III (3-0-6)

Explores community health policy, issues, research potential and community health planning, program development and evaluation. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 5507.

5552 Women's Health Care II (3-0-6)

Focuses on preventive health care and health education for women across the life span. Problems in women's health care related to ethnicity and poverty are examined. Clinical emphasis is on the collaborative management of well women and women with minor health deviations. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 3551 with grade "B" or better, and departmental approval.

5553 Women's Health Care III (3-0-6)

Course provides the student with the opportunity to develop a framework for advanced nursing practice through the integration of theories and concepts, policy analysis and evaluation of management protocols. Emphasis is on the collaborative role in a variety of settings. Includes practicum. Prerequisite: NURS 5552 with grade of "B" or better.

5563 Family Planning/Gynecology (5-0)

During this course the student will study, analyze, and apply the concepts of the nurse-midwifery management process to the female exclusive of pregnancy. Using seminars, students in this course attain assessment and management skills in the following areas: gynecologic assessment, health maintenance, fertility control, and sexuality. The role of the nurse- midwife in co-management of complications is included. For Nurse-Midwifery majors only. Includes practicum.

5565 Management of the Antepartum Period of the Childbearing Cycle (5-0)

During this course the student will study, analyze, and apply the concepts of the nurse-midwifery management process of the antepartum period of the maternity cycle. Using seminars and childbirth in assuming responsibility for planning and providing nurse-midwifery care to pregnant clients. The role of the nurse-midwife in co-management or complicated pregnancy is included. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 3562, NURS 5563, and NURS 2564.

5566 Management of the Postpartum and Neonatal Periods of the Childbearing Cycle (5-0)

During this course the student will study, analyze, and apply the concepts of the nurse-midwifery management process to the postpartum and newborn periods of the maternity cycle. Using seminars and a neonatal module, students in this course attain assessment and management skills in assuming responsibility for planning and providing nurse-midwifery care to postpartum mothers and babies. The role of the nurse-midwife in co- management of complications of the postpartum and neonatal periods. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 5563 and NURS 5565.

5567 Management of the Intrapartum Period of the Childbearing Cycle (5-0)

During this course the student will study, analyze, and apply the concepts of the nurse-midwifery co-management process specific to the intrapartum and early postpartum-newborn periods of the maternity cycle. Using seminars students in this course attain assessment and management skills in assuming responsibility for planning and providing nurse- midwifery care to normal intrapartum patients. The role of the nurse-midwife in co-management of complications of the intrapartum. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 5563 and NURS 5565.

5568 Comprehensive Nurse-Midwifery Practice (3-0-24)

During this course the student will apply nurse-midwifery practice to a selected population assuming responsibility for an increasingly independent level. Course content will include integration of all components of nurse-midwifery practice. Knowledge and skills from previous courses are applied. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 5565 and NURS 5566. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

7573 Advanced Practice Role (0-0-40)

Integrates didactic and clinical components into intensive clinical practicum for Family Nurse Practitioner students. Includes practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 5508. Nursing Liability Insurance fee required.

9556 Nursing Preceptorship (0-0-40)

This is a synthesizing course which allows students to apply previous nursing knowledge in various clinical practice sites. Preceptor or faculty supervision is provided. Includes practicum. [bar]

HEALTH SCIENCES

1101 N. Campbell, Room 701

(915) 747-7245 CHAIRPERSON: Julie Patten

PROFESSORS EMERITI: Donald Hardin, William Harris, James G. Mason

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Ben W. Collins

GRADUATE FACULTY: Ackall, Eyer, Heath, Kelly, Maud, Middleton, Mroz, O'Quinn, Patten, Perozzi, Reyes, Reynolds, Smith The department offers degrees in Health and Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Speech-Language Pathology.

HEALTH

Program Coordinator: Brenda Smith

Prospective graduate students in Health may select either the MS in Health and Physical Education or the MED (Instructional Specialist major) with a concentration in Health.

The MS in Health and Physical Education is primarily directed toward students who wish to go beyond the Master's degree or to work as a professional in related fields in the private sector. The MED with an emphasis in Health is designed for the person teaching in the schools.

Students who wish to specialize in health education/health promotion at the graduate level may select one of the following programs:

Students seeking the MS in Health and Physical Education should be advised by the Graduate Advisor for Health Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Students seeking the Master of Arts in Education or the Master of Education - Instructional Specialist degree should be advised by the Graduate Advisors in both the College of Education and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Health Sciences (HSCI)

3550 Curriculum Development for Health Promotion (3-0)

Various Curriculum models and the mechanics of construction and implementation; principles, issues, and problems of curriculum design in health promotion programs.

3551 Promotion/Education of Human Sexuality and Family Life (3-0)

Factors relating to the significance of sexuality as a function of being human; the philosophy, content, methods, resources, and evaluation related to the provision of sexuality and family life programs.

3552 Evaluation in Health Promotion/Education (3-0)

Issues, problems, and techniques involved in evaluation of health promotion and health education programs.

3553 Health Promotion Issues and Delivery Strategies (3-0)

Health promotion methodology in public schools, the work site, community health, health care facilities and the private sector; behavioral theories, educational strategies, and learning theories.

3554 School Health Program Promotion (3-0)

School health program with emphasis on instruction, services, healthful living, administrative and legal aspects, professional preparation, major issues, wellness programs (including school-based clinics), and controversial instructional content.

3555 Foundations of Health Promotion/Education (3-0)

Study of historical and philosophical perspectives of health promotion and health education, analysis of literature which has influenced the development of health promotion and education programs and the concept of health, and investigation of ethical issues in health promotion.

3556 Planning and Administering Health Promotion Programs (3-0)

Study of methods and models of planning health promotion and health education programs for various settings, including theories and principles of administration and management of health promotion programs, with focus on coordination of services and supervision of staff.

3557 Selected Topics in Health Promotion (3-0)

Content of course may change. Possible topics include current issues and problems in health promotion, community health, health and safety. May be repeated, maximum of nine hours.

3558 Independent Study in Health Promotion (0-0-3)

Investigation and analyses of health/wellness and health promotion concerns. Field assignments may be required. May be repeated, maximum nine hours.

3597 Graduate Projects (0-0-3)

Individual research or development of a project/proposal under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member. Requires satisfactory completion of the course, including a written report and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

3598 Thesis (0-0-3)

Initial work on the thesis. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

3599 Thesis (0-0-3)

Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite: HSCI 3598 and departmental approval.

6562 Internship in Health Promotion (0-0-6)

Internship in community health agency or work site setting under supervision of preceptor and university graduate health science faculty. Requires a significant project or proposal approved by the instructor and a narrative component which will follow a written format. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval.

KINESIOLOGY

Program Coordinator: Garland O'Quinn, Jr.

The Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology is directed toward students who wish (a) to increase their knowledge and competency as a professional physical educator; (b) to complete a master's degree in preparation for continuing their education in a doctoral program at another institution; (c) to concentrate in the various sport science areas; (d) to prepare for any profession that deals with human movement and physical activity.

Admission Requirements:

For unconditional acceptance into the MS in Kinesiology program, students must present:

For conditional admission into the MS in Kinesiology program, students must present:

MS in Kinesiology Degree Requirements

A total of 30 hours distributed as follows:

Required Courses:

Thesis Option:

Non-Thesis Option:

Kinesiology (KIN)

1578 Directed Individual Studies (0-0-1)

Individual investigation of specific topics of interest. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval and program coordinator's approval.

1579 Graduate Research (0-0-1)

Department approved research in special areas of student or faculty interest. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval and program coordinator's approval.

2578 Directed Individual Studies (0-0-2)

Individual investigation of specific topics of interest. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval and program coordinator's approval.

2579 Graduate Research (0-0-2)

Department approved research in special areas of student or faculty interest. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval and program coordinator's approval.

3561 Biomechanical Basis of Sport (3-0)

Advanced level kinesiological, mechanical, and physiological aspects as a basis for physical education. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval. Course fee required.

3562 Administration and Supervision of Physical Education Programs (3-0)

The application of administration and supervisory techniques in physical activity programs.

3563 Sociological Foundations of Physical Activity and Sports (3-0)

Socio-psychological processes, principles, and factors affecting the behavior of humans in physical activity and sport. Investigation of current socio-psychological problems with implications for physical education and athletic coaching.

3564 Advanced Topics in Health and Physical Education (3-0)

Individual problems in the field of health and physical education. May be repeated for credit.

3565 Programs of Physical Activity (3-0)

Factors affecting the selection of physical activity participation in various settings and cultural environments.

3569 Physical Activities for Young Children (3-0)

A study of the various physical activities pursued by young children ages four to eleven along with the contribution made by each to physical development.

3570 Practicum in Exercise Science (0-0-6)

Assignment to professionals in the field of exercise or therapy in the community for a minimum of 100 clock hours. A daily log of experience will be required.

3571 Measurement Techniques in Exercise Physiology (3-0)

Techniques and equipment used in assessing strength, cardiorespiratory efficiency, and other components of physical fitness. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval. Course fee required.

3572 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3-0)

Advanced study of the physiological adaptations that occur in response to acute and chronic exercise. Examination of these changes as they affect training, performance, and health. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval. Course fee required.

3573 Psychological Foundations of Physical Activity and Sports (3-0)

This course centers upon the mental processes involved during motor skill acquisition and performance. Major topics include the psychological aspects of sport performance in novice and elite athletes, from the performer's viewpoint, as well as how teachers and coaches use the principles of motor learning concepts to accelerate the progress of their students/athletes.

3574 Measurement Techniques in Biomechanical Analysis (3-0)

An in-depth study of the methods used in the Biomechanics Laboratory. Topics include techniques related to cinematography, video analysis, force transducers, data filtering, and collection of human body characteristics. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval. Course fee required.

3576 Neuroscience Applied to Exercise and Sport (3-0)

An advanced course designed to study the normal neurological structure and function as applied to movement science and recognize the functional consequences of selected neurological lesions. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval.

3577 Graduate Seminar in Current Issues (3-0)

Discussion and presentation of pertinent and current issues in the areas of physical education, exercise science, and sport. May not be taken more than one time.

3578 Directed Individual Studies (0-0-3) I

ndividual investigation of specific topics of interest. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval and program coordinator's approval.

3579 Graduate Research (0-0-3)

Department approved research in special areas of student or faculty interest. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval and program coordinator's approval.

3597 Graduate Projects (0-0-3)

Individual research or development of a project/proposal under the direct supervision of a graduate faculty member. Requires satisfactory completion of the course, including a written report and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.

3598 Thesis (0-0-3)

Initial work on the thesis. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval.

3599 Thesis (0-0-3)

Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite: KIN 3598.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Program Coordinator: Joseph Perozzi

The Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Students who successfully complete the master's fulfill academic course work and clinical practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence and the Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology.

Admission Requirements:

1. Minimum of 21 semester hours of upper-division undergraduate courses related to communication disorders.

2. GPA of 3.0 in upper-division preparatory SPLP undergraduate courses.

3. GRE score of 500 Verbal and 500 Analytical.

4. A GPA higher than 3.0 may offset GRE scores lower than the specified minimums and GRE scores higher than the specified minimums may offset a GPA lower than 3.0 for unconditional acceptance into Graduate School. Conditional acceptance into Graduate School is also possible.

MS Degree Requirements:

Majors in Speech-Language Pathology must complete:

1. A minimum of 54 semester hours, of which 45 are in required courses (see below) and nine are electives selected with the approval of the graduate advisor.

2. A minimum of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum is required. In addition, 25 clock hours of supervised clinical observation must be completed prior to beginning the initial practicum experience.

3. Comprehensive written and oral examinations are required for students who choose not to write a thesis. Students who write a thesis are required to defend the thesis in an oral examination. Students who choose to write a thesis must enroll in SPLP 3598 and 3599. Those six hours count as electives toward the minimum of 54 hours.

Required Courses (45 hours)

Nine semester hours of electives. SPLP courses which may count as electives are listed below:

Out-of-department graduate electives must be approved by the graduate advisor.

Recommended Sequence

First Year

Second Year

Speech-Language Pathology (SPLP)

For Undergraduate and Graduate Students

SPLP 3412 Neural Bases of Speech and Language (3-0)

For Graduate Students Only

3500 Aural Rehabilitation (3-0)

Clinical aspects of habilitation and/or rehabilitation programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. Prerequisite: An introductory course in audiology or audiometry.

3510 Gerontology and Communication Disorders (3-0)

A description of the sociological, psychological, medical, and educational aspects of adult development and aging as they relate to communication processes and disorders.

3520 Research Design in Communication Disorders (3-0)

Typical and single-subject designs utilized in the research of speech, hearing, and language disorders.

3530 Differential Diagnosis of Communication Disorders (3-0)

Procedures for diagnostic testing and applications for use of assessment information in identifying communication disorders.

3558 Cleft Palate (3-0)

Diagnosis and management of articulation and resonance disorders related to cleft palate and other craniofacial abnormalities.

3559 Fluency Disorders (3-0)

Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood and adult stuttering and other disfluencies.

3560 Aphasia and Related Disorders (3-0)

Study of the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and treatment of aphasia and its relationships to adult neurogenic disorders including traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere syndrome, and dementia. Bilingual aspects of aphasia are discussed.

3562 Disorders of Language (3-0)

Standardization, reliability, and validity of language tests. Advanced techniques in diagnosis and remediation of language disorders of children. Issues related to diagnosis and remediation of limited English proficient children are discussed.

3563 Disorders of Voice (3-0)

Diagnosis and management of organic and hyperfunctional voice disorders in children and adults.

3564 Motor Speech Disorders (3-0)

Study of the dysarthrias, apraxia of speech, and dysphagia. Prerequisite: SPLP 3412.

3565 Advanced Audiology (3-0)

Assessment of auditory function by utilizing conventional and special hearing tests and measurements.

3567 Conservation of Hearing (3-0)

Development of pre-school, public school, and industrial hearing conservation programs.

3569 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology, University Clinic (3-0)

Supervised clinical practicum in providing services for the speech and language impaired at the University Clinic. Prerequisites: 21 semester hours of upper-division undergraduate course work in communication disorders and proficient use of Standard American oral English. May be repeated one time for elective credit. Liability insurance required. Course fee required.

3572 Problems and Projects in Speech Pathology (3-0)

Special projects under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once with a change in area of emphasis.

3573 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Audiology (3-0)

Supervised clinical practicum in providing audiological services. Liability insurance required. Course fee required.

3574 Problems and Projects in Audiology (3-0)

Special projects under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once with a change in area of emphasis.

3598 Thesis (0-0-3)

Initial work on the thesis.

3599 Thesis (0-0-3)

Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite: SPLP 3598.

6579 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology, School Setting (0-0-6)

Supervised clinical practicum in providing services to the speech and language impaired in school settings. Offered Fall and Spring semesters only. Prerequisite: 50 clock hours of supervised practicum. Liability insurance required.

6589 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology, Hospital/Agency (0-0-6)

Supervised clinical practicum in providing services to the speech and language impaired in hospitals and/or agencies. Prerequisite: 50 clock hours of supervised practicum. Liability insurance required.

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