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Course/Program Inventory
Community College Course Inventory
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The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) provides its online common course inventory for community colleges (or common curriculum inventory for technical colleges) as a tool for faculty, staff, and administrators to use in academic program planning. It is not intended for use in advising. TBR does not guarantee that the information contained within the site is up-to-date, complete and accurate. Individuals assume any risks associated with relying upon such information without checking other credible sources, such as a College Catalog or TBR policies. Content within the site is for information purposes only and does not represent the official Academic Program Inventory at any specific TBR institution.
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Community College
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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OTAP 1110 - OTA Program Orientation
Credit hours: 1 (lecture)
Prerequisites: Admission into OTA program, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This online course is designed to increase preparedness of newly admitted OTA students for program success. Topics include delivery technology, program overview, and student resources.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate beginning competencies in utilizing tools within and external to the online learning environment
- Demonstrate understanding of the OTA curriculum design, program policies/procedures, pre-program fieldwork requirements, and expectations of students
- Identify institutional and external resources to support program success
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OTAP 1120 - Therapeutic Mediums Lab
Credit hours: 1 3 lab hours
Prerequisites: OTAP 1210, OTAP 1320, OTAP 1220, OTAP 1340, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course will provide practice skill in activity analysis with the therapeutic use of technology, manual arts, media, and activity (occupation). The course addresses awareness of activity demands, contexts, adapting, grading, and safe implementation of occupations or activities. Therapeutic occupations will be approached using occupational therapy terminology from the Practice Framework Domain and Process.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate task analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan.
- Provide development, remediation, and compensation for physical, mental, cognitive, perceptual, neuromuscular, behavioral skills, and sensory functions (e.g., vision, tactile, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, pain, temperature, pressure, vestibular, proprioception).
- Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction.
- Implement intervention strategies to remediate and/or compensate for cognitive deficits that affect occupational performance.
- Collaborate and implement the teaching-learning process.
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OTAP 1130 - Medical Terminology for OT
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Admission into OTA program
Course Description:
This course introduces students to medical terms commonly used in the provision of healthcare services. Systems and terms covered in this course include: integumentary, respiratory, cardiovascular and lymphatic, digestive, musculoskeletal, nervous system, endocrine system and psychiatric terms.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in basic computer use.
- Analyze and define medical terms.
- Identify and define the various word parts of medical terminology.
- Recognize and define common medical symbols, abbreviations, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
- Identify the main structures pertaining to the body and its systems that are important to understand as an Occupational Therapy Asst.
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OTAP 1140 - Foundations of Research in Occupational Therapy
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: General Education course work as per Program requirements.
Course Description:
This course introduces concepts essential for evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. The process of locating, reviewing, and understanding professional literature will be examined. Principles related to research design and statistical methods will be introduced.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.1.)
- Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.1.)
- Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies (ACOTE 2018 B.6.2)
- Identify and appreciate the varied roles of the OTA as a research assistant.
- Demonstrate the skills to understand a scholarly report. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.3)
- Articulate the importance of research, scholarly activities, and the continued development of a body of knowledge relevant to the profession of occupational therapy.
- Understand the importance of evidence in professional practice and consistently seek to improve therapeutic skills through professional development activities.
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OTAP 1190 - OTA Independent Study
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Admission to the OTA Program, Permission of Instructor
Course Description:
An independent study in Occupational Therapy addresses the development of skills and knowledge, and the application of those skills and knowledge, within the OTA profession. Focus of the Independent Study varies by student.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Learning objectives will vary according to the purpose of the independent study and the needs of the student.
At a minimum, objectives will include:
- Student will demonstrate organized thinking for client and supervisor interaction, and effective clinical reasoning based upon presented case materials.
- Student will demonstrate professional behaviors for effective clinical practice, which includes, but are not limited to time management, initiation, and identification of strengths and growth areas.
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OTAP 1210 - Foundations of OT
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: General Education course work as per Program requirements, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic tenets of the occupational therapy profession. Topics include history, philosophy, the OT Practice Framework, the OT process, ethics, role delineation, standards of practice, professional organizations, and evidence-based practice.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors
- Articulate an understanding of the importance of the history and philosophical based of the profession/
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the AOTA Code of Ethics, AOTA Standards of Practice as a guide for professional interactions and in clinical treatment and employment settings.
- Identify and appreciate the varied roles of the OTA as a practitioner, educator and research assistant.
- Identify and explain the need for supervisory roles, responsibilities, and collaborative professional relationships between the OT and OTA.
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OTAP 1220 - OT Doc. w/Level I A
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: General Education course work as per Program requirements, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
Course introduces concepts and strategies for OT documentation and includes a Level I Fieldwork experience. Fieldwork experience includes opportunities for documentation practice, directed client observation, and participation in delivery of OT services as appropriate for assigned setting.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public in a professionally acceptable manner.
- Recommend to the occupational therapist the need for termination of occupational therapy services when stated outcomes have been achieved or it has been determined that they cannot be achieved. Assist with developing a summary of occupational therapy.
- Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provisions and to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services and must be appropriate to the context in which the service is delivered.
- Describe the ongoing professional responsibility for providing fieldwork education and the criteria for becoming a fieldwork educator.
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OTAP 1240 - OT Doc. w/Level I B
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: OTAP 1220 OT Doc. w/Level I A, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
Course provides an experiential Level I Fieldwork focused on psychosocial aspects of health and wellness with emphasis on clinical observation and documentation. Includes participation in delivery of OT services as appropriate for assigned setting. A variety of documentation formats, including but not limited to the electronic medical record, are discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provisions and to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services and must be appropriate to the context in which the service is delivered.
- Articulate the ethical and practical considerations that potentially impact provision of health and wellness needs of those who are experiencing or are at-risk for social injustice, occupational deprivation, and disparity in the receipt of services
- Articulate the importance of balancing areas of occupation with the achievement of health and wellness for the clients
- Perform in a professional, responsible manner and exhibit appropriate attitudes. Exhibit appropriate initiative to become actively involved in patient and staff activities. Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public in a professionally acceptable manner.
- Demonstrate skills of collaboration with occupational therapists and other professionals on therapeutic interventions.
- Follow all safety precautions, plan ahead to remove safety concerns for the client and/or caregiver.
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OTAP 1290 - OTA Independent Study
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Admission to the OTA Program, Permission of Instructor
Course Description:
An independent study in Occupational Therapy addresses the development of skills and knowledge, and the application of those skills and knowledge, within the OTA profession. Focus of the Independent Study varies by student.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Learning objectives will vary according to the purpose of the independent study and the needs of the student.
At a minimum, objectives will include:
- Student will demonstrate organized thinking for client and supervisor interaction, and effective clinical reasoning based upon presented case materials.
- Student will demonstrate professional behaviors for effective clinical practice, which includes, but are not limited to time management, initiation, and identification of strengths and growth areas.
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OTAP 1310 - Occupational Human Development
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Admission into OTA program
Course Description:
A study of performance and growth in areas of occupation (social participation, ADL, IADL, education, work, play, and leisure) in normal development from conception to death. Topics include developmental milestones in performance skills through the life span with an emphasis on typical developmental changes.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Define and discuss major concepts relating to human growth and development across the lifespan
- Identify normal developmental milestones within occupational performance areas (ADL, IADL, education, work, play/leisure, rest/sleep, cognition, communication, and social/cultural participation) from conception to death and articulate the importance of balancing those areas of occupation for health and wellness.
- Recognize areas of occupation, gather data, and perform task analysis while using sound judgment in regards to safety and others during observation of and interaction with developmental age groups across the lifespan.
- Gather and effectively communicate data, observations, and thoughts regarding occupation, context, client factors, and performance skills to fellow students and the instructor, using grammatical and correctly spelled lists, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs in both written and verbal formats.
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OTAP 1320 - Exploring Occupations
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: General Education course work as per Program requirements, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course provides in-depth study of occupations and begins to introduce students to how therapeutic occupations are used in OT practice. Topics include occupational and activity analysis, grading, exploration of therapeutic media, selection, adaptation and sequencing of purposeful/meaningful activities.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors and lifestyle choices in contemporary society
- Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors
- Articulate the importance of balancing areas of occupation with achievement of health and wellness for the clients
- Demonstrate task analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan
- Use the teaching-learning process with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public.
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OTAP 1340 - Human Movement For Occupation
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: General Education coursework per Program requirements, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course provides a foundation for the understanding of the kinetics of human motion of the musculoskeletal system and its impact on occupational performance. Topics include, but are not limited to: procedures for range of motion, muscle testing, biomechanical principles, posture/positioning, and body mechanics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body.
- Accurately identify, classify, locate and palpate bony landmarks and joints of the human body.
- Accurately identify, classify, locate and palpate muscles of the human body.
- Be able to demonstrate general knowledge of joint and muscle actions and movement.
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately gather data through assessments to include, but not limited to: range of motion evaluation, functional muscle testing, and observation.
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OTAP 1350 - Group Process and Dynamics
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PSYC 1030, OTAP 1210, OTAP 1310, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
A study of client-practitioner interactions. Topics include professional behaviors, therapeutic use of self, and group process and dynamics.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice.
- Express support for the quality of life, well-being, and occupation of the individual, group, or population to promote physical and mental health and prevention of injury and disease considering the context.
- Implement group interventions based on principles of group development and group dynamics across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of group process and dynamics through written tests, development of group protocols and through individually and co-leading a variety of groups in the community.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of group leadership styles, group motivation and limit setting.
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OTAP 1360 - Challenges to Mental Health
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: PSYC 1030, OTAP 1210, OTAP 1310, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
A study of individuals who are limited in their ability to engage in life activities due to challenges to their mental health. Topics include major DSM 5 diagnoses with emphasis on symptoms, behaviors, cultural influences, and medical and social supports related to those diagnoses, OT evaluations and treatment planning for the mental health population are practiced.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of concepts of human behavior.
- Develop an understanding of the effects of health and mental illness on an individual’s occupational performance within their unique contexts.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the physiological origins of mental health challenges. Be able to identify neurological differences that can impact occupational performance
- Begin to understand and identify the basic features of models of practice and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy
- Understand the effects of health, disability, disease processes, and traumatic injury to the individual within the context of family and society. Develop an appreciation for an individual’s perception of the quality of life, well-being and occupation to promote health and prevent dysfunction
- Articulate the importance of using statistics, tests and measurements for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice. This includes demonstrating the ability to gather and share data for screening and evaluation, administer selected assessments utilizing necessary safety precautions.
- Recognize and communicate the need to refer to specialists (both internal and external to the profession) for consultation and intervention.
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OTAP 1370 - Challenges to Physical Health
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OTAP 1210, OTAP 1310, OTAP 1320, OTAP 2110, OTAP 1130, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course examines individuals who are limited in their ability to engage in daily life activities and occupations due to challenges to their physical health. The major medical, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses will be studied with emphasis on symptoms, physical conditions, and medical and social supports and the impact on occupational engagement related to those diagnoses. OT evaluations and planning of interventions for the physical health population are reviewed, discussed, and practiced.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how challenges to physical health (including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury affect the structure and function of the human body and impact on the individual, family, and society
- Demonstrate knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs of those with or at risk for physical challenges. Use logical thinking, critical analysis, problem solving, and creativity in planning for the achievement, maintenance, and promotion of health and wellness for those populations and their families
- Articulate the importance of using statistics, tests, and measurements for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice. Explore and describe selected assessments used to gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation. Demonstrate appropriate procedures and protocols (including standardized formats) for selected assessments, and describe the use of occupation for the purpose of assessment.
- Demonstrate how to assist with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies in collaboration with client and others. Intervention plans reflect current OT practice, are based on available evidence and address the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, and performance skills of the client using preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based methods.
- Explain the need for and use of compensatory strategies when desired life tasks cannot be performed. Select and plan for provision of safe, client-centered, interventions and procedures (including preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based) pertinent to the needs of the client. These include prevention, remediation, compensation, and other methods across the scope of physical, sensory, cognitive, and mental health practice
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety.
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OTAP 1380 - AT and Environments
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OTAP 1210, OTAP 1310, OTAP 1320, OTAP 2110, OTAP 1130, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
A study of adapting, altering or designing environments that support participation and facilitate engagement in social, family and community activities. All levels of assistive technology will be reviewed and discussed. Topics include but are not limited to home modifications, driving evaluations, communication devices and community mobility. Students will evaluate participation limitations and facilitators for individuals and communities.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Be able to utilize the knowledge of task analysis to think logically and apply critical analysis to adapt, alter or create environments for the OT client. Emphasis is placed on home, work, school and community environmental adaptations. Demonstrate the ability to adapt the environment, tools and materials necessary for an OT client to engage and participate in Occupations while utilizing proper safety precautions
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of technology to support performance, participation, health and well-being.
- Articulate principles of and demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being.
- Participate in training in techniques to enhance community mobility, including public transportation, community access and issues related to driver education.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the continuum of Assistive Technology, from low tech to high tech, and the appropriate application of a variety of tech resources.
- Be able to utilize professional literature and informational resources on Assistive Technology and Environmental Adaptations to assist in enhancing personal, professional abilities and develop competence in the use of technology in OT.
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OTAP 1390 - OTA Independent Study
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Admission to the OTA Program, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
An independent study in Occupational Therapy addresses the development of skills and knowledge, and the application of those skills and knowledge, within the OTA profession. Focus of the Independent Study varies by student.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Learning objectives will vary according to the purpose of the independent study and the needs of the student.
At a minimum, objectives will include:
- Student will demonstrate organized thinking for client and supervisor interaction, and effective clinical reasoning based upon presented case materials.
- Student will demonstrate professional behaviors for effective clinical practice, which includes, but are not limited to time management, initiation, and identification of strengths and growth areas.
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OTAP 1510 - Neuro Theory and Tx
Credit hours: 5 4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OTAP 1110; ALH 118; OTAP 1210; OTAP 1220; OTAP 1320; and OTAP 1340 or permission of instructor
Course Description:
The course provides an overview of the neurological system as it relates to occupational performance. Emphasis is placed on a holistic understanding of the impact of impairments on function and application of evidence-based principles of neurorehabilitation in the treatment of clients with neurological deficits.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the effects of neurological deficits on the occupational performance of individuals
- Identify appropriate interventions to remediate or compensate for neurological impairments, maximize occupational performance, and address safety considerations for persons with neurological conditions
- Accurately administer and document findings of selected assessment and screening tools for sensory, motor, cognitive, perceptual, and balance functions
- Effectively use the teaching/learning process to provide skilled instruction
- Demonstrate ability to locate and cite evidence for effectiveness of OT intervention
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OTAP 1520 - Theory and Tx: Psych
Credit hours: 5 4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OTAP 1110; ALH 118; OTAP 1210; OTAP 1220; OTAP 1320; and OTAP 1340 or permission of instructor
Course Description:
Students will become familiar with and develop beginning competencies in the identification and treatment of psychosocial disorders that negatively impact occupational performance. Students will develop beginning skills necessary for safe and effective group leadership.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe basic features of theories that underlie the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts of human behavior as related to occupational performance
- Articulate the importance of balancing areas of occupation with the achievement of health and wellness for therapists and service recipients
- Appreciate individual perceptions of quality of life, well-being
- Plan and implement effective group interventions based on principles of group dynamics
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OTAP 2110 - Level I C
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: OTAP 1220 OT Doc. w/Level IA, OTAP 1240 OT Doc. w/Level IB
Course Description:
This course provides an opportunity for the OTA student to apply academic knowledge of occupational therapy to practice through a Level I Fieldwork experience.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services and must be appropriate to the context in which the service is delivered.
- Effectively locate and understand information including the quality of the source of information.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the AOTA Code of Ethics, Core Values and Ethics Standards and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, and employment settings.
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OTAP 2210 - OT Int. and Tx: Peds
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: OTAP 1340, OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, OTAP 1370, OTA 1380, OTAP 1240, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course will address limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement (self-care, play, school) for persons from birth to age 22. Common diagnoses, evaluation methods, and treatment environments will be presented. Treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and well-being
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to the physical and mental health and occupational performance of the pediatric individual and demonstrate task analysis in order to implement the intervention plan
- Describe basic features of theories, models of practice, and frames of reference used with Pediatric models of health care, education, community, and social systems as they are used in occupational therapy.
- Gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation, monitoring, and reassessment though administration of selected assessments and observation to recommend to the occupational therapist the need for continued modification, or termination of OT services.
- Assist with the development of preparatory and occupation based activities and intervention plans/strategies. Select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health, wellness, and occupational performance.
- In collaboration with the occupational therapist, explain, and provide development, remediation, and compensation, for physical mental, cognitive, perceptual, neuromuscular, behavioral skills, and sensory functions while training others in techniques and precautions. Adapt, grade, and modify the environment, tools, materials, occupations, and intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of the pediatric individual.
- Enable feeding and eating performance and train others in precautions, techniques, and use of appropriate home and community programming to support performance in the clients’ natural environment and participation in all contexts relevant to the client
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OTAP 2220 - Practice Management
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: OTAP 1210 Foundations of OT, OTAP 1220 OT Doc. w/Level IA, OTA Doc. w/Level IB, OTAP 1320 Exploring Occupations, OTAP 1340 Human Mvmt for Occupations, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course addresses issues related to the delivery of occupational therapy services. Topics include, but are not limited to: professionalism and ethical practice, administration and management, regulatory requirements for practice and patient care, current trends and issues, program planning, marketing, advocacy, quality improvement, reimbursement, and transition from student to practitioner.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify the impact of contextual factors on the management and delivery of occupational therapy services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration under state laws
- Identify the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations and their implications and effects on practice
- Identify the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for the profession and the consumer and understand due process and appeals systems services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs of populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions
- Articulate to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policy makers, other audiences, and the general public both the unique nature of occupation as viewed by the profession and the value of occupation to support performance, participation, health and well-being
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OTAP 2310 - OT Int. and Tx: Mental Health
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course will address mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Common diagnoses and treatment environments will be presented. Treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), activity demands, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and physical well being
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice.
- Document OT services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of applicable facility, local, state, federal and reimbursement agencies. Documentation effectively communicates the need and rationale for OT services.
- Select and provide direct OT interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in all areas of occupation. Interventions will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic use of occupation, exercises and activities and demonstrate effective use of occupation-based, purposeful and preparatory activities.
- Demonstrate, through the development and implementation of OT interventions, knowledge and understanding of how mental health, and challenges to mental health, affects performance in all areas of occupation. Demonstrate sensitivity to age, community, resources, environment and culture
- Use individual and group interaction and therapeutic use of self as a means of achieving therapeutic goals. Identifies personal and professional abilities as they relate to job responsibilities.
- Teach compensatory strategies and occupational adaptations, such as technology and other supports, to encourage participation, engagement and well-being.
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OTAP 2320 - Practical Applications of OT
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OTAP 1340, OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, OTAP 1370, OTA 1380, OTAP 1240, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
A study of physical and mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function, mental health, and physical well-being
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the models of health care, reimbursement, education, community, and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy with adults and geriatric individuals.
- Gather and share data using methods including screening tools, standardized assessments, observations, occupational profiles, interviews, etc. for purposes of screening and evaluation of client performance across areas of occupation
- Articulate and demonstrate the role of, interaction, supervision, and collaboration between the OTA and OT within common physical and mental health practice settings during the screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and provision of service process
- Select and provide safe, client centered, meaningful activities and occupations, interventions and procedures (including preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based) pertinent to the needs and roles of the adult and geriatric client. These include prevention, remediation, compensation, and other methods across the scope of physical, sensory, and mental health practice.
- Monitor, reassess, and communicate the effect of OT intervention, and determine in collaboration with the OT and other professionals the need for continued and/or modified intervention, referral, or discharge.
- Document screening, evaluation data collection, provision of services clearly to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Assist occupational therapist, administrator, or manager with developing a summary of OT outcomes, recommendations, and referrals. Effectively communicate the need and rationale for OT services appropriately for the context in which the service is delivered.
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OTAP 2330 - OT Int. and Tx: Adults
Credit hours: 3
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OTAP 2340 - OT Int. and Tx: Geriatric
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: OTAP 1340, OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, OTAP 1370, OTA 1380, OTAP 1240, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
A study of physical and mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and physical well-being.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the geriatric models of health care, reimbursement, education, community, and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy
- Gather and share data using methods including screening tools, standardized assessments, observations, occupational profiles, interviews, etc. for purposes of screening and evaluation of client performance across areas of occupation
- Articulate and demonstrate the role of and collaboration between the OTA and OT within geriatric settings during the screening, evaluation, and treatment planning process.
- Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, safety awareness, and use therapeutic adaptation with occupations pertinent to the needs of the geriatric client. Adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to the needs of the elder client and their socio-cultural context. Use safety precautions with the older client during therapeutic intervention. Modify intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of elder clients.
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety
- Document screening, evaluation data collection, provision of services clearly to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Assist occupational therapist, administrator, or manager with developing a summary of OT outcomes, recommendations, and referrals. Effectively communicate the need and rationale for OT services appropriately for the context in which the service is delivered.
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OTAP 2350 - Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Credit hours: 3, 2 lecture hours / 3 lab hours
Prerequisites: OTAP 1210, OTAP 1320, OTAP 1220, OTAP 1340, OTAP 1330, OTAP 1355, OTAP 1240, OTAP 1380, OTAP 1120, or by permission of instructor
Course Description:
Students will be introduced to commonly treated disorders in children and developmentally disabled individuals. Occupational therapy treatment techniques, rationale and application are presented. Pediatric occupational engagement in self-care, play, and school with consideration of performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Laboratory experience will include entry level treatment skills and simulated treatment practice using purposeful activities (occupation).
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity from birth to age 22, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), environments, and client factors.
- Recognize and describe how the family, education and medical systems within the pediatric population focus on the importance of occupation for health and wellness for the child and family across the lifespan.
- Describe how both normal and abnormal development affects the development of occupational performance skills.
- Describe the characteristics of a variety of pediatric health conditions including: orthopedic, genetic, neurologic, developmental, cardiopulmonary, sensory, and environmentally induced conditions affecting Aspects of Domain.
- Discuss and be able to identify possible causes and classifications of intellectual disabilities in children and adolescents.
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OTAP 2510 - Physical Dysfunction
Credit hours: 5
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OTAP 1110; ALH 118; OTAP 1210; OTAP 1220; OTAP 1240; OTAP 1320; OTAP 1340; OTAP 1510; and OTAP 1520 or permission of instructor
Course Description:
The second-year course focuses on treatment of occupational dysfunction associated with trauma and other physically disabling conditions in adult populations. Emphasis is on the impact of disabling conditions on occupational performance and role of occupational therapy. Specific topics include orthotics, assistive technology, ergonomics, therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, and community mobility.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the effects of disability, injury, and trauma on occupational performance of individuals
- Select interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health/wellness, and occupational performance in accordance with stated treatment goals
- Provide therapeutic use of occupation, exercise, and activities to promote goal attainment
- Demonstrate beginning skills in fabrication of orthotic and adaptive devices identify appropriate use of technology to support occupational performance
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OTAP 2520 - Pediatrics
Credit hours: 5 4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of OTAP 1110; ALH 118; OTAP 1210; OTAP 1220; OTAP 1240; OTAP 1320; OTAP 1340; OTAP 1510; and OTAP 1520 or permission of instructor
Course Description:
The course introduces students to the physical pathologies/developmental disabilities commonly seen in pediatric occupational therapy practice. Topics include family dynamics, occupational performance, context, task analysis, assessment, treatment planning, clinical observation, clinical reasoning, and documentation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of typical and atypical human development, including influence of reflexes on movement
- Apply knowledge of task analysis, grading in selection of interventions to promote occupational performance in pediatric population
- Describe basic features of models of practice and contextual factors that influence pediatric occupational therapy
- Accurately administer standardized assessments commonly used in pediatric occupational therapy practice
- Articulate the role of the OTA in the supervisory relationship in various pediatric practice settings
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OTAP 2610 - Level II A
Credit hours: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of all General Education and OTAP coursework
Course Description:
Second of two eight-week fieldwork experiences (ACOTE requirement) designed to provide the OTA student the opportunity to work in an OT setting, under the supervision of an OTR or COTA. Students will participate in the supervised delivery of occupational therapy services in a variety of settings, utilizing skills, concepts, techniques, and strategies learned through academic preparation. Opportunities will be provided for the students to synthesize, develop, and apply academic knowledge and entry level practice skills within the fieldwork setting.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning appropriate to the OTA role, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable ethical practice, and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of how psychosocial factors influence engagement in occupation and use that knowledge for the development of client-centered, meaningful, occupation-based outcomes.
- Upon the conclusion of the experience, be able to meet all requirements, as identified by fieldwork site and school, demonstrating entry-level clinical competence in patient care and practice management.
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OTAP 2620 - Level II B
Credit hours: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of all General Education and OTAP coursework
Course Description:
Second of two eight-week fieldwork experiences (ACOTE requirement) designed to provide the OTA student the opportunity to work in an OT setting, under the supervision of an OTR or COTA. Students will participate in the supervised delivery of occupational therapy services in a variety of settings, utilizing skills, concepts, techniques, and strategies learned through academic preparation. Opportunities will be provided for the students to synthesize, develop, and apply academic knowledge and entry level practice skills within the fieldwork setting.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning appropriate to the OTA role, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable ethical practice, and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of how psychosocial factors influence engagement in occupation and use that knowledge for the development of client-centered, meaningful, occupation-based outcomes.
- Upon the conclusion of the experience, be able to meet all requirements, as identified by fieldwork site and school, demonstrating entry-level clinical competence in patient care and practice management.
Paralegal Studies
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LEGL 1300 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies & Ethics
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to the work performed by paralegals, regulation of the profession, legal and paralegal ethics, structure of the court systems and survey of substantive areas of law.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the legal process and the nature of law practice, emphasizing the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.
- Identify the professional associations that serve and promote the paralegal profession.
- Understand the legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct.
- Understand the organization of the state and federal trial and appellate court systems and the different functions of those courts.
- Determine which area of law is relevant to a particular situation.
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LEGL 1301 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Students study the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct, the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, and the various roles a paralegal play in a law office.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the unauthorized practice of law.
- Demonstrate understanding of client confidentiality.
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of conflict of interest.
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles related to attorneys’ fees.
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles related to diligent representation.
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LEGL 1305 - Survey of American Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Legislation, administrative process, government regulation of business, antitrust, and consumer law, torts, contracts; investigations; domestic relations, wills, estates, trusts and real property
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Understand state and federal court systems.
- Work together as group.
- Apply principles of ethics to actual situations.
- Understand the basics of tort, contract, property, criminal, estate and family law
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LEGL 1306 - Law Practice Management
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Survey of law office management techniques and practices; business aspects of law offices, including management concepts, chain of command, record keeping, billing procedures, and other technical technology aspects.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Understand the roles of attorney, paralegal and other personnel in the operation and management of a law office.
- Understand the various procedures for maintaining a law office as a paralegal.
- Identify the differences between practice management and administrative management.
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LEGL 1310 - Law in Society
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An examination of law as a process through which social problems are addressed in the United States. Introduction to the Constitution and to its interpretation by the Supreme Court in case law. Exploration of actors affecting decisions of lawmakers, both legislative and administrative, and of law enforcement agencies.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Understand the importance of analyzing credible authorities to reach conclusions based on facts rather than opinions.
- Explain how political, cultural and economic factors affect the way legal institutions function.
- Understand basic Constitutional principles which shape and limit legal processes.
- Participate in teams to analyze various legal, social and ethical concerns that face today’s society.
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LEGL 1315 - Technology in the Law Office
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to computer hardware and software applications commonly used in the law office.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the function of technological support in the law office.
- Understand computer hardware and software compatibility and function.
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal court electronic filing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various software used in law offices.
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LEGL 1316 - Introduction to Legal Drafting and Legal Software
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Students apply basic rules of legal writing and draft various types of legal documents. Students learn computer skills relating to basic legal software, timekeeping and billing software, and legal database software.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of legal correspondence.
- Demonstrate an understanding of formatting basic legal documents.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Adobe Acrobat in the law office.
- Demonstrate an understanding of legal timekeeping and billing software.
- Demonstrate an understanding of legal database management software.
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LEGL 1320 - Legal Research
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to principles of legal research including traditional and online resources.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Use both print and electronic sources to locate applicable primary and secondary sources of law.
- Read, evaluate, and analyze source materials.
- Identify and locate resources to update and verify the reliability of legal authority.
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LEGL 1330 - Legal Writing
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to skills necessary to create written documents used in the legal workplace.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand and apply principles of writing and rules of grammar.
- Prepare documents in appropriate formats.
- Cite and check legal sources.
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LEGL 1335 - Constitutional Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course covers the development of fundamental principles in constitutional law. Course material covered includes judicial review, the Bill of Rights, and the powers of the Supreme Court, Congress, and the President.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Exhibit a command of the basic legal terminology used in Constitutional law.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship among the three branches of the federal government.
- Demonstrate understanding of the powers of the national government in the federal system.
- Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the national government and the individual state governments.
- Demonstrate understanding of rights provided by the Bill of Rights.
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LEGL 1340 - Family Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to the substantive and procedural laws in family law with emphasis on paralegal tasks.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the substantive and procedural laws applicable to various topics in family law.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze factual situations and successfully apply the legal concepts learned in this area of the law.
- Draft legal documents in the area of family law.
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LEGL 1342 - Interviewing and Investigation
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course provides practical exposure to the skills needed to gather information through interviews with clients, witnesses, and other persons. Students study how to take statements, search documents, and preserve facts and evidence gathered for trial.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of resources for investigation.
- Demonstrate understanding of interview techniques.
- Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the facts of a particular legal dispute and the appropriate interviewing techniques to be used.
- Demonstrate understanding of the use of formal discovery in investigation.
- Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between evidentiary rules and investigation
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LEGL 1345 - Elder Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
A study of the issues involving representation of the elderly and their families with an emphasis of the role of the paralegal. Topics include wills, conservatorships, guardianships, and elder abuse.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the role of the paralegal in an elder law practice.
- Explore the topics affecting the elder law client.
- Determine the appropriate financial planning and retirement options for the elder law client.
- Identify issues of discrimination and abuse affecting the elder law client.
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LEGL 1350 - Torts
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to state and federal law applicable to civil injury and property damage.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify and understand the elements of intentional torts, negligence and strict liability.
- Understand defenses to intentional torts, negligence, and product liability.
- Understand, identify, and compute general and special damages which may be recovered.
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LEGL 1353 - Juvenile Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course focuses on the impact of the law on minors as victims as well as law-breakers, and the contemporary juvenile justice system and its three major components of law enforcement, the juvenile court system, and corrections.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the development of juvenile law in the United States.
- Demonstrate understanding of the procedural aspects of the court in juvenile matters.
- Demonstrate understanding of the laws related to juvenile offenses.
- Demonstrate understanding of the laws related to treatment of juvenile offenders.
- Demonstrate understanding of the laws related to dependent and neglected juveniles.
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LEGL 1355 - Insurance Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course will cover policy analysis, coverage, insurable interest, automobile, property and life insurance, and regulation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of risk and an ability to identify and analyze an insurance policy as a set of contractual obligations between the insured and insurer.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to identify defenses to insurance claims.
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and analyze insurance case law.
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LEGL 1360 - Criminal Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Survey of state and federal law of crimes and criminal procedure and the paralegal’s role in criminal cases.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the basic legal principles involved in the criminal litigation process and the tasks that may be required of paralegals during each step.
- Identify and understand the elements of various criminal offenses and defenses.
- Understand the procedures by which criminal litigation is conducted in the state and federal systems.
- Prepare basic forms and documents used in the criminal practice.
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LEGL 1370 - Trusts & Estates
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to estate planning and administration and the paralegal’s role in the probate area.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Identify types of property and property ownership.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the statutes governing wills and probate in Tennessee.
- Recognize the paralegal’s role in assisting the personal representative and attorney in performing the required duties of estate administration, including drafting various probate forms, pleadings and documents.
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LEGL 2300 - Special Topics in Paralegal Studies
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Study and discussion of a selected topic in law. Content will vary. May be repeated with program director’s consent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the substantive and procedural laws applicable to topic.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze factual situations and successfully apply the legal concepts learned in this area of the law.
- Draft legal documents in this area of the law.
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LEGL 2305 - Law & Medicine
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to the laws regulating the health care industry; medical research; and emphasis on the paralegal’s role in obtaining and organizing medical records.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Understand and articulate the legal concept of medical malpractice.
- Identify, obtain, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records including records protected by HIPAA.
- Identify and understand the role of health insurance companies and management groups in the provision of health care.
- Identify and differentiate among the governmental bodies that regulate health care in Tennessee.
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LEGL 2310 - Corporate Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course includes the study of corporations, limited liability companies, and other forms of businesses. Students prepare documents related to these forms of business.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate ability to use Tennessee statutes related to corporate law
- Demonstrate knowledge of sole proprietorships
- Demonstrate knowledge of the formation of a corporation
- Demonstrate knowledge of the formation of a limited liability company
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principal and agent relationship
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LEGL 2315 - Legal Environment of Business for Paralegals
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Philosophy and history of law; legal decision making; the American judicial system; business organizations; civil procedure; role of legal assistants and ethical and professional standards
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Enter the profession as an effective paralegal
- Apply principles of legal ethics
- Work as a successful member of a team
- Understand the workings of a law office
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LEGL 2317 - Humanitarian Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
A study of the issues involving humanitarian law that is not merely about teaching humanitarian law. Exploring Humanitarian Law aims to explore the ethical and humanitarian issues that arise during armed conflicts. The primary learning goal of Exploring Humanitarian Law is to help young people embrace the principles of humanity in their daily lives.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of International Humanitarian Law.
- Identify and explain the justifications for armed conflict.
- Describe and define the legal concepts of international law.
- Analyze and Interpret treaties.
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LEGL 2320 - Employment Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of substantive areas of employment law, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and privacy issues in the workplace.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the employment at will doctrine.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the independent contractor doctrine.
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal laws related to employment protections.
- Demonstrate knowledge of reasonable accommodations as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the labor movement.
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LEGL 2322 - Administrative Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
A study of the issues involving proceedings by administrative agencies with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal. Topics include administrative agencies, administrative procedure, and appeals from administrative decisions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the jurisdiction of administrative agencies.
- Identify client rights in an administrative hearing.
- Determine the appropriate agency for the client’s issue.
- Explain the advantages of informal proceedings.
- Understand the role of the paralegal in administrative hearings.
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LEGL 2325 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of dispute resolution mechanisms used in the American legal system such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Students explore various standards applicable to alternative dispute resolution and learn basic skills needed to work with parties in conflict.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of neutrality in resolving disputes;
- Demonstrate knowledge of mediation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of arbitration.
- Demonstrate knowledge of laws related to alternative dispute resolution.
- Demonstrate knowledge of unilateral action in dispute resolution.
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LEGL 2330 - Contract Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to the substantive area of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code, with emphasis on drafting and analyzing different types of documents related to contracts.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the elements of an enforceable contract.
- Demonstrate understanding of the effect of Statutes of Frauds on contract enforcement.
- Demonstrate understanding of the Parole Evidence Rule.
- Demonstrate understanding of the defenses to a claim of breach of contract.
- Demonstrate understanding of the remedies for breach of contract.
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LEGL 2340 - Property Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Study of real estate law including estates in land, concurrent ownership, and transactions involving the sale and lease of real property. Emphasis placed on information gathering, title search, and preparation of documents used in basic real estate transactions, file management, and real estate closings.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the laws of real property.
- Conduct an effective title search.
- Draft the necessary documents for a routine real estate transaction from contract to closing, including the real estate contract, promissory note, deed of trust, deed, and closing statement.
- Prepare for, arrange, and conduct a real estate closing.
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LEGL 2350 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to bankruptcy procedures with emphasis on paralegal tasks.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
- Demonstrate understanding of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- Demonstrate understanding of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
- Demonstrate understanding of an involuntary bankruptcy.
- Demonstrate understanding of the rights of creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding.
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LEGL 2355 - Immigration Law
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course addresses the area of immigration law and procedure in the United States. Materials focus on statutory and regulatory aspects of the immigration process. In addition, students review and prepare documents involved in the immigration process.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of citizenship.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of government in establishing immigration policies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application procedures for entry by aliens into the United States.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the grounds for deportation of aliens from the United States.
- Demonstrate an understanding of procedures for removal of aliens from the United States.
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LEGL 2360 - Legal Evidence
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the rules of evidence. Course material includes the general rules governing admissibility of evidence, the use of documentary and opinion evidence, evidentiary privileges, direct and circumstantial evidence, admissions, and the “hearsay rule” and its exceptions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of relevancy.
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of privilege.
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of competency.
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of hearsay.
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of search and seizure.
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LEGL 2365 - Intellectual Property
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Intellectual Property covers patent, trademark, signature mark, copyright, trade secret and licensing.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand how basic personal property law and contract law interact with patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law.
- Identify whether a client is seeking a copyright, trademark, signature mark, design patent, utility patent, or plant patent. Understand the vocabulary, common clauses, fees, research, and approval process for these items.
- Develop practical skills including the registration of a copyright, preparation of agreements used to protect trade secrets and the selection, evaluation and registration of a trademark.
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LEGL 2370 - eDiscovery
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
eDiscovery addresses the application of technology by paralegals within all types of legal organizations. The course covers all types of technology applicable to legal practice but places special emphasis on legal case management software (CaseMap, HotDocs, Summation, TimeMap, and Trial Director). Topics covered include electronic filing, electronic discovery, litigation support software, case management software and docket control software.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student will be able to:
- Understand discovery process and rules of civil procedure for both federal and state courts and application of same in discovery process.
- Understand EDRM and electronic discovery standards of practice and practical application of electronic discovery software.
- Obtain firm grasp of metadata and its use for analytical purposes to develop case strategy as well as to ensure compliance with electronic discovery rules of procedure.
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LEGL 2380 - Civil Litigation Skills I
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
An introduction to civil litigation and practices in federal and state courts and practical law office skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understand the basic steps involved in the civil litigation process and the tasks that may be required of paralegals during each step of the pretrial phase.
- Demonstrate how to prepare for an interview, develop a list of questions to ask, conduct an effective interview and record the interview.
- Identify and locate witnesses, potential parties to a suit and experts.
- Explore the sources that can be used to locate information or witnesses during preliminary investigation.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the rules of evidence.
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LEGL 2385 - Civil Litigation Skills II
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
A project-oriented course designed for students to draft pleadings and legal documents in conformity with state and federal rules of procedure as well as local, state and federal court rules.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Draft discovery documents.
- Draft pleadings and documents in conformity with the rules of civil procedure.
- Understand how to assist attorneys prepare for trial.
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LEGL 2390 - Legal Internship
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Supervised practical experience in a legal environment in which the student is assigned definite paralegal tasks and responsibilities. Classroom instruction is arranged to support the field experience.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a complete and thorough understanding of legal ethics.
- Employ skills during employment interview process.
- Demonstrate research skills by finding law applicable to assignment.
- Demonstrate effective computer use in legal environments.
- Describe the various types of employment for paralegals.
- Demonstrate the characteristics of an effective paralegal.
- Appreciate the critical importance of honesty and integrity in the legal environment.
- Arrive for work on time.
- Complete assignments on schedule.
- Take and follow directions well.
- Display initiative.
- Display a positive, cooperative attitude.
- Exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Exercise mature judgment.
- Understand legal processes and procedures.
- Use a good working legal vocabulary.
- Pay attention to detail.
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LEGL 2391 - Co-op I
Credit hours: 1.5
Course Description:
Internship in a legal work environment that provides on-the-job work experience while earning credit. Earn from 1 to 4 student credit hours. Apply skills and knowledge learned in paralegal courses in a private legal practice or governmental agency.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understanding the internal workings of a law office.
- Work as part of a team with law office attorneys and paralegals.
- Apply legal ethics to real world legal issues.
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LEGL 2392 - Co-op II
Credit hours: 2
Course Description:
Internship in a legal work environment that provides on-the-job work experience while earning credit. Earn from 1 to 4 student credit hours. Apply skills and knowledge learned in paralegal courses in a private legal practice or governmental agency.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understanding the internal workings of a law office.
- Work as part of a team with law office attorneys and paralegals.
- Apply legal ethics to real world legal issues.
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LEGL 2393 - Co-op III
Credit hours: 2.5
Course Description:
Internship in a legal work environment that provides on-the-job work experience while earning credit. Earn from 1 to 4 student credit hours. Apply skills and knowledge learned in paralegal courses in a private legal practice or governmental agency.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understanding the internal workings of a law office.
- Work as part of a team with law office attorneys and paralegals.
- Apply legal ethics to real world legal issues.
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LEGL 2394 - Co-op IV
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Internship in a legal work environment that provides on-the-job work experience while earning credit. Earn from 1 to 4 student credit hours. Apply skills and knowledge learned in paralegal courses in a private legal practice or governmental agency.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Understanding the internal workings of a law office.
- Work as part of a team with law office attorneys and paralegals.
- Apply legal ethics to real world legal issues.
Political Science
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POLS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science
Credit hours: 3
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POLS 1030 - American Government
Credit hours: 3
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POLS 2025 - State and Local Government**
Credit hours: 3
Pharmacy Technology
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PHRX 1010 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
The course is an introduction to pharmacy practice and the health care systems with emphasis on the role of pharmacy technicians and their relationship with pharmacists.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professionals, payors, and other individuals necessary to serve the needs of patients and practice.
- Describe the pharmacy technician’s role, pharmacist’s role, and other occupations in the healthcare environment.
- Assist the pharmacist in processing and handling of medications and medication orders.
- Explain the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process and describe the role of the pharmacy technician in the patient care process,
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PHRX 1020 - Pharmacy Practice 2
Credit hours: 3-4
Course Description:
The course is an advanced study of pharmacy practice and the health care systems.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professionals, payors, and other individuals necessary to serve the needs of patients.
- Describe the advanced pharmacy technician’s role, pharmacist’s role, and other occupations in the healthcare environment.
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications within healthcare facilities.
- Explain the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process and describe the role of the advanced pharmacy technician in the patient care process,
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PHRX 1030 - Pharmacy Calculations
Credit hours: 4
Course Description:
The course will include mathematical computations essential to pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings. Course emphasis may include but may not be limited to: Roman numerals, ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, decimals, dosage calculations, systems of measurement and IV calculations.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Convert from one system of measurement to another.
- Perform fundamental dosage calculations and conversions.
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PHRX 1040 - Structure and Function
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
The lecture component of this course provides a detailed study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on the gross and histological study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Chemistry and medical terminology relating to each system will be introduced, The laboratory component of this course places emphasis on the study of gross and histological anatomy and drug application.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Recall and apply the general terminology describing:
- Explain the structure of the human organ systems
- Explain the gross functions of the human organ systems
- Explain the fine functions of the human organ systems
- Explain the cause of pathology of the human organ systems
- Explain the reasons for aging of the human organ systems
- Describe the negative feedback, positive feedback, and homeostatic mechanisms that maintain human structure and function
- Evaluate and predict the causes of human pathology
- Evaluate and predict the causes of human aging
- Assess and apply the appropriate information needed to resolve “real life” issues and problems related to various careers that require anatomy and physiology knowledge
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PHRX 1050 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course will discuss Tennessee state and federal laws which govern the practice of pharmacy. Students will understand the roles of a licensed pharmacist and of pharmacy technicians in various practice settings, laws pertaining to medication safety, distribution, and patient confidentiality.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Compare the roles of a licensed pharmacist and pharmacy technicians.
- Understand laws pertaining to medication safety and patient confidentiality.
- Explain the technician’s role in handling controlled substances.
- Gain an understanding of professional ethics and state and federal pharmacy laws
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PHRX 1060 - Entry-Level Pharmacy Experience
Credit hours: 2-3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the entry level or advanced pharmacy technology program.
Course Description:
The course provides practical Entry-Level experience in pharmacy practice sites
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Practice basic or entry-level pharmacy skills learned in class and through lab participation in pharmacy practice sites.
- Process and handle medications and medication orders in pharmacy practice sites.
- Demonstrate personal and interpersonal skills in pharmacy practice sites.
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PHRX 2000 - Special Topics in Pharmacy Technology
Credit hours: 1-5
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course focuses on topics in pharmacy technology.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacy topics deemed required or appropriate by the program director.
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PHRX 2010 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course presents practical knowledge of the general therapeutic classes of drugs and their interactions with the human body. Emphasis on drug classifications, dosages and routes of administration, side effects, interactions, and precautions of prescription and nonprescription drugs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Become familiar with the top 200 Brand and generic drugs
- Understand basic human anatomy and physiology and diseases/conditions that affect the body
- Apply understanding of how drug categories work in the body to produce therapeutic effects
- Monitor drug doses for appropriate strength, routes of administration, side effects, cautions, and adverse events
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PHRX 2020 - Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course presents a continuation of practical knowledge of the general therapeutic classes of drugs and their interactions with the human body. Emphasis on drug classifications, dosages and routes of administration, side effects, interactions, and precautions of prescription and nonprescription drugs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Become familiar with the top 200 Brand and generic drugs
- Understand basic human anatomy and physiology and diseases/conditions that affect the body
- Apply understanding of how drug categories work in the body to produce therapeutic effects
- Monitor drug doses for appropriate strength, routes of administration, side effects, cautions, and adverse events
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PHRX 2030 - Sterile Products
Credit hours: 3-4
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course provides an understanding of the fundamentals of sterile product preparation. Topics may include medications and parenteral administration; facilities; equipment; supplies utilized in admixture preparation, techniques utilized in parental product compounding; terminology and calculations used in preparation of parenteral products; parenteral medication incompatibilities; and quality assurance in the preparation of parenteral products.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- The student will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the field of microbiology by describing characteristics of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of microscopic and macroscopic characteristics, specimen sources, and general pathology of a variety of bacteria of medical importance in man.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of the facilities, garb, equipment, and aseptic technique used in the preparation of sterile products.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of the properties of various sterile products including those used in total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.
- The student will perform calculations used in the preparation of sterile products.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of quality control and quality assurance policies in the compounding pharmacy.
- The student will display a professional manner by following all safety rules in the laboratory, demonstrating independence, punctuality, neatness, organizational skills in performing procedures, and honesty in reporting results.
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PHRX 2100 - Clinical Pharmacy Experience
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course provides practical experience in area pharmacy practice sites.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Practice pharmacy skills learned in class and through laboratory participation in pharmacy practice sites.
- Process and handle medications and medication orders in pharmacy practice sites.
- Demonstrate personal and interpersonal skills in pharmacy practice sites.
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PHRX 2110 - Pharmacy Technology Seminar
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program.
Course Description:
The course is designed to prepare students for national certification. Course will include reviews of all core elements of the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) exam.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Exhibit knowledge of the various domains of the PTCB exam.
- Prepare for national board exam by learning test-taking strategies.
- Prepare for national board exam through the introduction of practice board exams.
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PHRX 2120 - Advanced Pharmacy Experience
Credit hours: 2-3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the entry level or advanced pharmacy technology program.
Course Description:
The course provides advance-level practical experience in pharmacy practice sites
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Practice advanced pharmacy skills learned in class and through lab participation in pharmacy practice sites.
- Advanced processing and handling of medications and medication orders in pharmacy practice sites.
- Demonstrate advanced personal and interpersonal skills in pharmacy practice sites.
Professional Music
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MBUS 125 - Introduction to Entertainment Business I
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Introduction to Entertainment Business is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of the business practices related to the music entertainment industry especially in Nashville. The course focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music entertainment industry. The course has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the Nashville business environment.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the various careers that comprise the commercial sector of the music industry.
- Assess the role of artists, personal managers, business managers, agents and entertainment attorneys.
- Conduct examination of the departments comprising a major or independent record label, and the role of distributors.
- Explore and explain the roles of the artist, record producer and engineers, in both traditional structure as well as the “home studio” model.
- Analyze and create different types of budgets and contracts created for various types of music productions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and components of the music publisher, copyright registration forms, registering intellectual property, exclusive rights, compulsory rights and the statutory royalty rates.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the performing rights societies (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), who they are, who they represent, who their membership is comprised of, and their role in the music industry.
- Complete an analysis of film/television composers, songwriters, music directors, and music supervisor’s duties.
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MBUS 150 - Introduction to Entertainment Business II
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: MBUS 125
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of the concepts and business practices related to the music entertainment industry introduced in MBUS 125.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Assess the contracts of artists, personal managers, business managers, agents and entertainment attorneys.
- Analyze and create different types of budgets and contracts created for various types of music productions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and components of the music publisher, copyright registration forms, registering intellectual property, exclusive rights, compulsory rights and the statutory royalty rates.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the performing rights societies (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), who they are, who they represent, who their membership is comprised of, and their role in the music industry.
- Examine and explain music usage on the Internet, in ring-tones, and in sampled music.
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MUS 154 - Vol State Singers
Credit hours: 1
Course Description:
This course is open to all students. The only requirement is singing a simple melody with correct pitch. Styles of music performed will concentrate upon, but is not limited to, standard choral literature from major historical periods of music, including jazz, spirituals and musical theater. Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Sing an assigned vocal line within a choral group;
- Sing an individual part;
- Sing pieces from the major historical periods of music;
- Sing with greater technical ability;
- Exhibit musicality through performance with a group.
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MUS 155 - Commercial Vocal Ensemble
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Audition
Course Description:
This course is open by audition only. This group is a Performance-oriented class to develop musical theater, commercial vocal, and/or instrumental techniques. This ensemble will participate in public performances of a variety of popular and commercial styles. Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Produce a properly resonant tone;
- Sing with good diction;
- Sing with accurate intonation, rhythms, dynamics and articulation;
- Sing with appropriate stylistic inflection and phrasing;
- Demonstrate appropriate stage presence;
- Perform assigned choreography;
- Sing individual part;
- Exhibit musicality through performance within a group.
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MUS 156 - Commercial Music Ensemble
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Audition
Course Description:
This course is open by audition only. A performing organization providing instruction and experience in playing various styles of commercial instrumental music. The class will frequently accompany the Vol State Show Stoppers and/or the Vol State Singers. Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Exhibit musicality in a group setting;
- Demonstrate understanding of sight reading techniques;
- Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities;
- Develop stage presence;
- Develop a group dynamic through understanding the interplay of both instruments and personalities;
- Develop improvisational skills and techniques in various music genres.
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MUS 160 - Guitar and String Ensemble
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Audition
Course Description:
Guitar and String Ensemble is a performing organization providing instruction and experience in arranging and playing various styles of popular, classical and traditional instrumental music. Ensemble will include guitars and other fretted and non-fretted string instruments. A variety of public performances will be required. Audition only. Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Exhibit musicality in a group setting;
- Demonstrate an understanding of sight reading techniques;
- Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities;
- Develop stage presence;
- Develop a group dynamic through understanding the interplay of both instruments and personalities;
- Develop performance skills and techniques in various music genres.
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MUS 161 - Brass Ensemble
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Audition
Course Description:
Brass Ensemble is a performing organization providing instruction and experience of various styles of popular, classical, jazz and traditional music. Ensemble will include all brass instruments. A variety of public performances will be required. Audition only. Only 8 hours of Ensembles and/or Applied Music may be counted toward graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Exhibit musicality in a group setting;
- Demonstrate an understanding of sight reading techniques;
- Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities;
- Develop stage presence;
- Develop a group dynamic through understanding the interplay of both instruments and personalities;
- Develop performance skills and techniques in various music genres.
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MUS 173 - Low Brass Instruction
Credit hours: 1-2
Prerequisites: Permission of the department
Course Description:
This course includes low brass instruction beginning at the student’s level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit with a maximum of eight hours to apply toward graduation. Only students enrolled in the AFA Music major will be allowed to register for the (2) credit hour course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Play major and minor scales in all forms;
- Play chromatic scales;
- Sight-read standard repertoire;
- Demonstrate proper low brass pedagogy;
- Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities.
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MUS 174 - Piano Instruction
Credit hours: 1-2
Prerequisites: MUS 171 or permission of the department
Course Description:
This course includes private instruction in piano beginning at the current level of proficiency level of each student. May be repeated for credit with a maximum of eight hours to apply toward graduation. Only students enrolled in the AFA Music major will be allowed to register for the (2) credit hour course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Perform one later intermediate/advanced level piano piece on a performance level;
- Play major and minor scales in all forms;
- Play chromatic scales;
- Sight-read selected piano pieces noting all interpretation markings including dynamics, phrasing, stylistic notation, and melody observance;
- Demonstrate proper piano pedagogy through playing technique;
- Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities.
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MUS 175 - Voice Instruction
Credit hours: 1-2
Prerequisites: MUS 172 (Class Voice) or permission of instructor
Course Description:
This course includes private instruction in voice beginning at the current level of proficiency level of each student. May be repeated for credit with a maximum of eight hours to apply toward graduation. Only students enrolled in the AFA Music major will be allowed to register for the (2) credit hour course.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Vocalize with a wider range, high to low;
- Sing correctly throughout the student’s range;
- Apply the techniques of breath support, resonance, flexibility, and dynamics;
- Find pitches on the piano keyboard necessary for individual practicing;
- Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities.
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MUS 181 - Jazz Piano Class
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Course Description:
For the advanced piano student, this course will concentrate on jazz choral harmony and improvisation. Recommended for the commercial music pianist. Students must have a deep understanding of piano harmonies and music theory prior to taking this class. Up to 8 hours of applied music and/or ensembles can be counted toward graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Read musical notation and chord symbols;
- Perform major, minor and modal scale patterns;
- Demonstrate the knowledge of intervals, chords and rhythmic patterns in music;
- Sight-read a standard jazz lead sheet;
- Improvise a standard jazz chart demonstrating swing, bosso nova, and Latin styles of playing.
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MUS 189 - Wind Ensemble
Credit hours: 1
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MUS 223 - Survey of Recording Industry
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
This course includes an examination of the industry including artist development, songwriting, publishing, record companies, copyright law, record promotion, performance rights, and careers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the basic operations of the recording industry;
- Understand the connection between the business and creative processes of the industry;
- Participate in the production a CD as the class project.
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