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PTP 543 - Introduction to Patient Management.
Admission to the doctoral program in physical therapy.(1).
Introduction to basic concepts of body mechanics, transfers, and mobility training.
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PTP 544 - Patient Management Techniques & Equipment.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Coordinated presentation of techniques for management of functional, physiologic, safety and emergency needs in physical therapy practice to include biotechnological equipment and advances used in physical therapy.
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PTP 545 - Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Comprehensive study of orthotics and prosthetics in prevention and treatment. Medical indications, biomechanical basis, and the management of the patient with orthotic or prosthetic needs. Lecture, demonstration and laboratory practice.
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PTP 546 - Pharmacology in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Basic principles of pharmacology; drug interventions that impact the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and integumentary systems; pediatric and geriatric concerns. Mechanisms of action, indications for use, side effects, and common examples which have an impact on physical therapy.
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PTP 551 - Physical Agents II.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Physical basis and physiological effects of various forms of electrical current and their therapeutic uses. Lecture and laboratory experiences with practice in application.
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PTP 560 - Research Methods.
Admission to the professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Introduction to principles of clinical research methods. Emphasis on database and statistical applications with computerized statistical package SPSS, for clinical research; provides foundation for subsequent clinical inquiry project.
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PTP 562 - Scholarly Activity Practicum I.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2-5).
Supervised experience in designing and conducting a pilot study consistent with research design. Builds on previous research courses.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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PTP 563 - Scholarly Activity Practicum II.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2-5).
Continuation of PTP 562 . Includes completion of a research project, preparation and submission of a publication of manuscript quality, and public presentation of the project.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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PTP 564 - Clinical Observation Skills and Communication.
Admission to the doctoral program in physical therapy.(2).
Orientation to the clinical education program, including patient confidentiality, communication, and common barriers to effective communication.
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PTP 565 - Fundamental Tests and Measures in Examination.
Admission to the professional program in physical therapy.(5).
Theoretical basis for measurement, sources of error, and clinical interpretation of tests and measures applied to examination techniques common to all areas of physical therapy practice.
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PTP 567 - Neurologic Diseases and Disorders.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Adult-onset neuromuscular medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice with pertinent histology, embryology, risk factors, pathology/pathophysiology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis, and surgical/medical/pharmacological management. Emphasis on sensory, motor, autonomic, cognitive, and functional considerations.
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PTP 570 - Therapeutic Exercise I.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Basic principles and techniques employed in exercise programs. Motor control and motor learning; emphasis on application of knowledge to therapeutic exercise. Builds upon principles of exercise physiology, neuroanatomy, and teaching and learning applied to psychomotor activities.
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PTP 571 - Therapeutic Exercise II.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2).
Comprehensive approach to physical therapy and treatment of cardiopulmonary conditions. Cardiovascular rehabilitation from the acute to subacute stages and as a preventative medicine tool for high risk patients. Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory experiences.
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PTP 572 - Therapeutic Exercise III.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Comprehensive approaches to therapeutic exercise in the treatment of neurological disorders. Builds upon knowledge and skills gained in PTP 421, PTP 441 , and PTP 570 .Lecture, demonstration and laboratory practice.
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PTP 573 - Therapeutic Exercise IV.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2).
Incorporation of joint and soft tissue mobilization into regional evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions. Students utilize manual therapy techniques as part of a comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment of body segments.
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PTP 580 - Professionalism and Ethics.
Admission to the doctoral program in physical therapy.(2).
Introduction to the profession of physical therapy, the developments and trends influencing the profession, and professional practice expectations.
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PTP 581 - Teaching, Learning and Health Education.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Introduction to principles of teaching and learning as applied to professional presentations and individual and group patient health education.
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PTP 582 - Body Systems Through the Life Span.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Developmental theories and factors pertaining to growth, maturation, and aging from birth to death. Developmental changes in basic human neuro-motor development, sensory integration, and body systems physiology are integrated with cognitive and psychosocial development for lifespan age periods emphasizing a holistic approach to the typically developing person.
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PTP 584 - Impact of Physical Disability on Psycho-Social Dynamics II.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2).
Continuation of fundamental elements of the psycho-social dynamics relevant to disability. Political, social factors related to disability, cross-cultural considerations, special aspects of disability related to specific life stages and specific disabilities.
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PTP 585 - Therapeutic Relationships and Cultural Competency.
Admission to the doctoral program in physical therapy.(2).
Principles of the therapeutic relationship in terms of somatopsychology; reaction to physical challenges and cultural issues by therapists, patients, family and society.
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PTP 593 - Management Theory and Practice.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy or consent of instructor.(2).
Basic principles and practices of management, evaluation of management thought, and development of scientific management. Major administrative disciplines, human resource management, motivation, communications, transforming inputs into outputs; analytical models and quantitative tools; and management information systems. Cases used extensively.Also listed as BUS 585 .
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PTP 596 - Seminar in PT.
Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(1-3).
Current research topics and issues in physical therapy. Topics announced before each offering of the course.
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PTP 597 - Practicum in PT.
Admission to the professional or post-professional level program in physical therapy.(1-6).
Planning clinical learning experiences in a specialty area of physical therapy in designated clinical education sites.
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PTP 621 - Musculoskeletal Examination in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Physical therapy patient management of common peripheral musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and injuries throughout the continuum of care, from examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis to intervention and outcomes.
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PTP 622 - Musculoskeletal Plan of Care in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(4).
Physical therapy patient management of common spinal musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and injuries throughout the continuum of care, from examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis to intervention and outcomes.
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PTP 623 - Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging.
DPT degree or admission to the post-professional transitional DPT program.(1).
Introduction to current musculoskeletal imaging with emphasis on radiology. Demonstration of a system to view radiographs, development of basic terminology utilized by radiologists to assist in communication, utilization of radiographs and other musculoskeletal imaging studies as an adjunct to physical therapy practice.
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PTP 624 - Systems Review and Screening in Clinical Decision Making.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT program.(2).
Applied systems review, examination and identification of clinical problems requiring referral and/or collaboration with other practitioners, particularly physicians. Emphasis on case-based decision making using evidence-based practice and the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice for safe practice in primary care, open referral and direct access settings. Lecture, laboratory and discussion.
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PTP 625 - Advanced Medical Imaging for Diverse Populations.
Admission to the post-professional transitional DPT program, PTP 623 or equivalent.(1).
Medical imaging across practice patterns (neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) with focus on specific populations including pediatric and geriatric, to assist with physical therapy clinical decision making and practice.Format: Online.
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PTP 631 - Clinical Education I.
(Formerly 531).Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Planned clinical learning experience of an introductory nature, coordinated by academic faculty and supervised by clinical faculty. Emphasis on beginning examination and intervention skills along with interaction with patients.
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PTP 632 - Clinical Education II.
(Formerly PTP 532).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2).
Two weeks of full-time supervised clinical experience at designated clinical education sites. One hour discussion sessions on clinical education topics each week the rest of the semester .
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PTP 640 - Medical/Surgical Conditions in Practice.
(Formerly 540).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2).
Medical and surgical acute conditions commonly seen by physical therapists in acute care settings.
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PTP 641 - Medical/Surgical Conditions, Examination, and Plan of Care.
Admission to entry-level DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Physical therapy management of patients with medical and surgical conditions commonly encountered in rehabilitation.Lecture, small group activities, demonstration, and some laboratory experiences.
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PTP 644 - Metabolic, Endocrine & Integumentary Diseases and Disorders.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Metabolic, endocrine and integument diseases and disorders commonly seen in physical therapy practice, including pertinent histology, embryology, pathology, etiology, comorbidities, aging effects, risk factors, prevention, signs and symptoms, clinical course, and pharmacology.
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PTP 645 - Metabolic, Endocrine & Integument Examination in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of individuals with or at risk for metabolic, endocrine and integument diseases, disorders and conditions.
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PTP 646 - Metabolic, Endocrine & Integumentary Plan of Care in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Application of physical therapy interventions for individuals with or at risk for metabolic, endocrine and integument diseases, disorders and conditions.
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PTP 650 - Electrotherapeutic and Physical Modalities.
(Formerly 550).Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(4).
Foundations of physical agents, mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities highlighting physiological effects of heat, cold, light, sound, force, water and electricity.
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PTP 660 - Critical Inquiry Project.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Supervised experience in designing and conducting a clinical scholarly project. Includes literature review, proposal development and presentation, and human subjects review (as necessary); initial planning, implementation stages and completion of the project; preparation of a journal manuscript on the project; and oral presentation of the project findings.
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PTP 661 - Literature Analysis in Evidence-Based Practice.
(Formerly 561).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(2).
Information literacy, critical examination of professional literature to facilitate evidence-based practice, and application of principles of scientific writing through development of in-depth systematic literature review.
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PTP 667 - Neuromuscular Examination in Practice.
(Formerly 566).Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of common adult systemic, central and selected peripheral neurological conditions, diseases and disorders.
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PTP 668 - Neuromuscular Plan of Care in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Application of physical therapy interventions for adult neurological disorders.
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PTP 670 - Fundamental Procedural Interventions.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(4).
Theoretical basis for clinical decision making, applying evidence-based practice specific to procedural intervention techniques common to all areas of physical therapy practice. Emphasis on psychomotor skills in these common interventions.
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PTP 671 - Cardiopulmonary Diseases and Disorders.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Cardiopulmonary disease, disorders and conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice, including pertinent histology, embryology, pathology, etiology, co-morbidities, aging effects, risk factors, prevention, signs and symptoms, clinical course, and pharmacology.
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PTP 672 - Cardiopulmonary Examination in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of individuals with or at risk for cardiopulmonary conditions, diseases and disorders.
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PTP 673 - Cardiopulmonary Plan of Care in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Application of physical therapy interventions for individuals with or at risk for cardiac and pulmonary conditions, diseases and disorders.
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PTP 674 - Advances in Histology, Anatomy and Kinesiology in Musculoskeletal Diseases & Disorders.
DPT degree or admission to the post-professional transitional DPT program.(4).
Advances in histology, pathology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis and medical management of musculoskeletal medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Focus on the exploration of muscle, bone, nerve, tendon, joint, ligament and fascial tissue as it relates to musculoskeletal disorders.Lecture with online activities.
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PTP 675 - Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or orthopedic certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based examination, including tests and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of advanced musculoskeletal injuries and diseases of the spine and extremities. Special emphasis on understanding, interpretation and use of outcome measures.L/L with online activities.
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PTP 676 - Evidence-Based Plan of Care in Musculoskeletal Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or orthopedic certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based application of physical therapy plan of care including interventions for adult movement disorders. L/L with online activities.
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PTP 677 - Advances in Neuroscience in Neurologic Diseases and Disorders.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or neurology certificate program; good academic and professional standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in histology, embryology, risk factors, pathology/pathophysiology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis, and surgical and medical/pharmacological management of adult-onset neuromuscular medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Emphasis on sensory, motor, autonomic, cognitive and functional considerations. L/R/D.
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PTP 678 - Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes in Neurologic Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or neurology certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based examination, including test and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of common adult systemic, central, and selected peripheral neurological conditions, diseases and disorders. L/L with online activities.
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PTP 679 - Evidence-Based Plan of Care in Neurologic Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or neurology certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based application of physical therapy plan of care including interventions for adult neurological disorders. L/L with online activities.
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PTP 682 - Pediatric Diseases and Disorders and Examination in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(3).
Pediatric diseases and disorders commonly seen in physical therapy practice, including pertinent histology, embryology, risk factors, pathology/pathophysiology, etiology, clinical course, and surgical/medical/pharmacological management. Examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis for common pediatric conditions, diseases and disorders.
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PTP 685 - Therapeutic Relationships and Cultural Competency II.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Complex aspects of psycho-social dynamics inherent in the optimal therapeutic relationship between the physical therapist and the patient/client. Emphasis on cultural considerations, specific mental health conditions, chronic pain, life stage factors, recreation/sport and vocational patient needs.Lecture.
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PTP 686 - Advances in the Physiology of Aging in Geriatric Diseases and Disorders.
DPT degree or admission to the post-professional transitional DPT or geriatric certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in histology, embryology, risk factors, pathology/pathophysiology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis and surgical and medical/pharmacological management of geriatric/chronic disease medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Emphasis on cognitive and functional considerations.L/R/D.
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PTP 687 - Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes in Geriatric Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or geriatric certificate program; good academic and professional standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based examination of the geriatric client, including test and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis for common and complex geriatric conditions, diseases and disorders. Online lecture and discussion.
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PTP 688 - Evidence-Based Plan of Care in Geriatric Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or geriatric certificate program; good academic and professional standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Exploration of geriatric physical therapy interventions using an evidence-based approach for creation of plan of care for complex geriatric clients with cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and integumentary system diseases and disorders.Online lecture and discussion.
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PTP 690 - Advances in Development in Pediatric Diseases and Disorders.
DPT degree or admission to the post-professional transitional DPT program.(4).
Advances in histology, embryology, risk factors, pathology/pathophysiology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis and surgical and medical/pharmacological management of pediatric medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Emphasis on sensory, motor, autonomic, cognitive and functional considerations.
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PTP 691 - Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes in Pediatric Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or pediatric certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based examination, including test and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of complex pediatric conditons, diseases and disorders. Special emphasis on understanding, interpretation and use of outcome measures.L/R/D.
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PTP 692 - Evidence-Based Plan of Care in Pediatric Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or pediatric certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in application of evidence-based physical therapy plan of care, including procedural interventions, consultation, and strategies related to health promotion and fitness. L/R/D.
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PTP 694 - Professional Service Learning I.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Service experience in non-direct patient care health-related activities. Independent study format, with final outcome a scholarly product generated by the student under guidance of a faculty mentor and a community health care professional.
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PTP 695 - Advanced Physiology in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders.
DPT degree or admission to the post-professional transitional DPT or cadiovascular and pulmonary certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in histology, embryology, risk factors, pathology/pathophysiology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis and surgical and medical/pharmacological management of cardiovascular and pulmonary medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice.L/D with online activities.
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PTP 696 - Evidence-Based Examination and Outcomes in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or cardiovascular and pulmonary certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based examination, including tests and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, diseases and disorders. L/L with online activities.
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PTP 697 - Evidence-Based Plan of Care in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Practice.
DPT degree or admission to post-professional transitional DPT or cadiovascular and pulmonary certificate program; good academic and professional behavior standing; or consent of instructor.(4).
Advances in evidence-based application of physical therapy plan of care, including interventions for adult cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. L/L/R with online activities.
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PTP 701 - Pediatric and Geriatric Physical Therapy Practice.
Admission to professional physical therapy program.(2).
In-depth exploration of pediatric and geriatric physical therapy practice for various practice settings. Builds upon knowledge and skills gained in PTP 382 and PTP 385.
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PTP 732 - Pediatric Examination and Intervention in Practice.
Admission to post-professional transitional DPT program.(3).
Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care for common pediatric diseases, disorders and conditions. Pediatric physical therapy interventions explored in depth using evidence-based practice guidelines within major physical therapy practice patterns.
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PTP 733 - Clinical Education III.
(Formerly 534).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Four weeks of full-time supervised clinical experience in designated clinical education sites. One hour discussion sessions on clinical education topics each week of the rest of the semester.
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PTP 734 - Clinical Education IV.
(Formerly 535).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(5).
Ten weeks of full-time, supervised clinical experience in healthcare agencies in Michigan and other states.
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PTP 735 - Clinical Education V.
(Formerly 536).Admission to professional preparation program.(5).
Ten weeks of full-time, supervised clinical experience in healthcare agencies in Michigan and other states.
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PTP 736 - Clinical Education VI.
(Formerly 537).Admission to professional preparation program.(5).
Ten weeks of full-time, supervised clinical experience in healthcare agencies in Michigan and other states.
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PTP 761 - Evidence-Based Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Development of case reports within the four practice patterns in the “Guide,” based on patient’s clinical and physical circumstances, best research evidence, patient’s preferences, and clinical expertise.
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PTP 770 - Assistive Technology in Accessibility.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Accessibility standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) outlined in conjunction with assistive technology predominantly used to enhance accessibility in multiple environments.
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PTP 780 - Clinical Decision Making in Complex Clinical Problems.
Admission to entry-level DPT program.(2).
Application of the five elements of the patient-client management model to case-based clinical decision making using evidence-based practice and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Includes re-examination and outcomes measurement. Emphasis on safe practice in primary care, open referral, and direct access settings.
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PTP 782 - Pediatric Plan of Care in Practice.
(Formerly 683).Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Pediatric physical therapy interventions using evidence-based practice.
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PTP 783 - Geriatrics in Practice.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(2).
Physiologic, psycho-social and legal/ethical aspects of geriatric care in a variety of physical therapy practice settings.
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PTP 785 - Therapeutic Relationships and Cultural Competency III.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Psycho-social dynamics relevant to disability adjustment and professional interactions in the clinic, utilizing students’ prior clinical experiences as a point of departure for classroom discussion. Emphasis on analysis and synthesis of clinical problems, personal development, and professional growth.
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PTP 792 - Management in Physical Therapy Practice.
(Formerly 595).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy.(3).
Application of management theory, principles and practice to physical therapy. Direction and supervision of human resources, financial management of the practice, business plans, marketing and public relations, consultation and legal and regulatory requirements.
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PTP 793 - Professional Issues in Practice.
(Formerly 594).Admission to the professional or post-professional program in physical therapy or consent of instructor.(1).
Trends, forces and contemporary issues impacting physical therapy, including issues of social responsibility and advocacy. Exploration of the role and impact of physical therapy in the health care industry.
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PTP 794 - Professional Service Learning II.
Admission to DPT program or consent of instructor.(1).
Continuation of PTP 694. Service experience in non-direct patient care health-related activities highly individualized to suit academic faculty, clinical faculty and student needs and interests. Independent study format, with final outcome a scholarly product generated by the student under guidance of a faculty mentor and a community health care professional.
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PTP 801 - Advanced Practicum.
Admission to professional preparation program.(2).
Individually negotiated learning experience with the final outcome of the course being a scholarly product generated by the student with guidance from both an academic faculty mentor and a community health related professional preceptor.Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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PUB 301 - Research Seminar in Politics and Policy.
Junior standing; POL 120 , POL 190 ; at least one 300-level POL course; or consent of instructor.(3).
Development and completion of a research project on politics and public affairs. Critical reading and writing skills, constructing research problems and questions, the identification of relevant source materials, assessment of the analytic strategies and methods used in systematic research and the development of appropriate research designs and strategies.Also listed as POL 301 .
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PUB 309 - The Political Environment of Public Administration.
A course in political science or consent of instructor.(3).
Political components of modern public administration. Politics of federalism, bureaucracy, budgeting, planning, research, evaluation and implementation. Viewing public administration as politics.Also listed as POL 309 .
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PUB 316 - Introduction to Public Administration.
POL 120 or consent of instructor.(3).
Critical examination of basic concepts of public administration and of alternate approaches to public organization.Also listed as POL 316 .
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PUB 319 - Public Personnel Administration.
At least junior standing.(3).
Selection and management of personnel in public organizations; evolution and development of merit systems. Effects of municipal unionization and collective bargaining on personnel relations in the public sector; accountability and productivity of public employees.Also listed as HCR 319 .
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PUB 342 - The Welfare State in Comparative Perspective.
One from: POL 190 , SOC 100 , ANT 100 /INT 100 , HIS 113 , HIS 211 , HIS 221 , WGS 100 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Historical and contemporary social policy in the U.S. and Europe. Historical development of welfare states, different types of welfare regimes across countries; relations between gender, race and social policy; possible futures for social provision. Specific attention to areas such as unemployment and training policy; family policy; health care policy; old age pensions.Also listed as POL 342 .
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PUB 361 - Work and Occupations.
SOC 100 .(3).
Examination of sociological dimensions of the division of labor in contemporary society. Topics may include: occupational and labor market structures, organizational context of work, the employment relationship, job satisfaction, labor-management relations, implications of technological change and globalization, and effects of gender, age and race/ethnicity on employment.Also listed as SOC 361 .
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PUB 390 - Internship in Public Agencies and Community Organizations.
Consent of instructor(3-6).
Students intern in selected public agencies under the supervision of agency personnel and faculty. On-the-job experience combined with seminars and individual consultations.May be elected for three to six credits, of which three are applicable to the political science concentration. Enrollment generally limited to juniors and seniors.Also listed as POL 390 .Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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PUB 391 - Directed Reading in Public Administration.
At least six credits in public administration, consent of instructor.(1-3).
Assigned study of topics in public administration outside of the scope of regular course work.
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PUB 400 - Ethical Issues in Public Administration.
At least junior standing; a course in public administration; or consent of instructor.(3).
Examination of ethical issues in administrative decision making and administrative actions, with emphasis on administrative processes in a democratic political system.
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PUB 403 - Evaluation of Services and Programs.
At least junior standing; a course in statistics.(3).
Formulation, implementation and evaluation of the programs of public agencies. Role and conduct of research in the program process; techniques of effective evaluation and report presentation.Also listed as HCR 403 .
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PUB 410 - Health Care Strategic Planning.
HCR 300 , HCR 376 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Theory, skills and applications of health planning. Health planning in the public sector and strategic planning in the private sector. Health insurance reform, stakeholder analysis, conditions, quality management, and survival strategies.Also listed as HCR 410 .
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PUB 418 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Organizations.
At least junior standing.(3).
Budgetary process in the public sector and nonprofit organizations, with emphasis on application to policy problems. Budgeting as a management and policy-making tool. Planning-programming-budgeting system and cost-benefit analysis.Also listed as HCR 418 .
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PUB 420 - Law and Administrative Processes.
At least junior standing.(3).
Legal foundations of public administration. Development of regulatory agencies, right to a hearing, delegation of power, judicial review, rulemaking and adjudication, efforts to reform administrative regulation, zoning and land use planning.Also listed as POL 420 .
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PUB 421 - Entitlement Programs Public Policy.
At least junior standing.(3).
Formation, legitimation and implementation process of entitlement policies and programs in the U.S. Political processes, conflicts and failures in the development of entitlement programs. Structural and institutional forces that influence the political process and the role and responsibility of the federal and state government to create a social safety net for citizens. Topics include workforce versus welfare, emergency food, social security and health care.
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PUB 422 - Environmental Law and Public Policy.
POL 120 or consent of instructor.(3).
Political and administrative aspects of environmental regulation, including major legislation, administrative regulations, and litigation involving environmental issues. Actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) involving the internal environment of the workplace.Also listed as POL 422 .
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PUB 423 - Accounting in Government and Non-Profit Organizations.
BUS 201 or consent of instructor.(3).
Accounting practices of government and not-for-profit entities. Accounting cycle; government accounting; budget process; principles of fund accounting; accounting for educational institutions, health care and welfare organizations; use of accounting data.
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PUB 424 - Employment, Law and Public Policy.
At least junior standing.(3).
Federal and state statutes and Supreme Court decisions relative to employee rights, civil rights and equal employment opportunity examined from the perspective of employers, employees and public policy. Progressive discipline, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, and EEO compliance for supervisors and managers.Also listed as HCR 424 .
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PUB 425 - Legal and Regulatory Issues in Nonprofit Administration.
At least junior standing.(3).
Analysis of principal legal issues affecting nonprofit organizations, including liability, contracts, personnel procedures, labor-management relations, incorporation and bylaws, tax exemption and reporting requirements, and political advocacy. Examination of legal issues in relations with federal, state and local government and in negotiation of government contracts.
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PUB 426 - Staffing Public Sector Organizations.
At least junior standing.(3).
Staffing as a process and function with a prominent role in a public sector organization’s Human Resource Management (HRM) system. Description and prescription of various staffing activities such as job analysis, recruitment, interviewing, assessment centers, planning, selection, performance appraisal, discipline conducted in regulated atmosphere.
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PUB 427 - Personnel Selection and Evaluation.
PSY 100 ; a course in statistics; consent of instructor.(3).
Lecture/seminar. Basic concepts of prediction and evaluation of job performance (with emphasis on reliability and validity), job analysis and criteria development, varieties of selection procedures, including aptitude and achievement measures, personality and motivation measures, interviews and application forms. Government regulation and societal values on selection and evaluation.Also listed as PSY 427 and HCR 427 .
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PUB 428 - Criminal Justice and the Constitution.
POL 120 or consent of instructor.(3).
Constitutional question involving the process of law and the procedural rights of the accused. Court decisions related to searches and seizures, wire-tapping and electronic eavesdropping, the law of arrest, police interrogations and confessions, right to counsel, double jeopardy. Students deliver oral arguments and prepare briefs of pending and simulated court cases.Also listed as POL 428 .Offered infrequently.
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PUB 430 - The Administration of Justice.
At least junior standing, a course in American government.(3).
Criminal justice as public administration. Policy outputs of the major actors of criminal justice including police, prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys, parole boards, and the legislature. Organization theory, bureaucratic decision making, political environment, and budgetary constraints.Also listed as POL 430 .
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