AHS 5153 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice
Prerequisite: Permission. The purpose of this course is to prepare students
to use the scientific literature to make sound, evidence-based patient management
decisions. The course focuses on skills needed to find, understand, appraise,
and apply the scientific literature. 3 credit hours
AHS 6193 Behavioral Approach to Motor Learning
Prerequisite: Permission. The purpose of this course is to explore mechanisms
of skill acquisition. Behavioral, cognitive, and motor components of novel
and skilled movement will be discussed. The contribution of memory, problem
solving, attention, and motivation to motor learning will be explored. Social
cognition and cognitive psychology will form the theoretical basis for this
course. Motor learning will be presented in the context of teaching caregivers.
Specific applications will be made to the presence of mental illness, mental
retardation, and dementia. 3 credit hours
RS 5142 Research Methods
Prerequisite: Permission. This course covers basic research methods, including
formulation of research questions, preparation of a literature review,
development of a research proposal, and basic techniques of data collection
and analysis.
Students will design a study during the course. 3 credit hours
RS 5263 Family and Diversity
Participants in this course will explore the theoretical basis for assessing
and developing supports for children and families. The theories used
for this course include Family Systems, Ecological Framework, and Family
Competence.
Classes will include web-based lecture, discussion of case studies and
group
discussion of theory, emerging literature, and current topics of interest.
The course instructors will share their expertise in working with families
of children with special needs in a variety of contexts. 3 credit hours
RS 5443 Teamwork in the Schools for Students with Disabilities
Prerequisite: Permission This course is designed to prepare students
with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide team-oriented,
family-centered
special education and related services for students age 3 to 21 with
disabilities. The course will emphasize pertinent federal legislation
and regulations,
and
current issues and best practices in special education and related services.
3 credit hours
RS 5450 Introduction to Assistive Technology
Prerequisite: Permission. This course will cover assistive technology
principles, evaluation, funding, and implementation for infants,
toddlers, children,
and youth with disabilities within a team-oriented and family-centered
approach.
Augmentative and alternative communication, computer access and environmental
control, positioning and mobility, and sensory aids will be included.
3 credit hours
RS 5473 Early Intervention for Children and Families
Prerequisite: Permission. This course provides introduction to skills
and knowledge necessary for individuals to provide early intervention
services
to infants
and children with disabilities in accordance with Part C of IDEA.
Content focuses on preparation of interdisciplinary team members
to function
from a family-centered,
culturally sensitive, collaborative perspective in child's natural
environment. 3 credit hours
RS 5483 Topics in Assistive Technology
Prerequisite: Permission. This problem-based course prepares students
to make team-oriented decisions in assistive technology and provides
opportunities
for practical experience and study in areas of assistive technology
of particular
interest to the student, such as augmentative and alternative communication,
computer access, and positioning and mobility. This course often
is part of the summer institute in Oklahoma City. 3 credit hours
RS 5950 Practicum in Early Intervention/Related Services
Prerequisite: Permission. This course provides students with opportunities
to participate in activities that advance their applied knowledge and skills
in a manner relevant to their individual educational goals. The practicum
may focus on, but is not limited to, teaching, other leadership activities,
research, policy development, and other activities relevant to early intervention
and school-based practice. 2 credit hours
RS 5970 Seminar
Prerequisite: Permission. Students read, abstract, and discuss literature related
to current or emerging practice and research in the field of rehabilitation
science. 1 credit hour - may be repeated once for a total of 2 credit hours
RS 6253 Current Topics in Pediatric Rehabilitation
Prerequisite: Permission. This course provides a forum for graduate students
to investigate, discuss, and present current information related to pediatric
rehabilitation. Presentation of information will include facilitation of class
discussion and writing an evidence-based paper on a current topic to submit
to a professional journal for publication. 3 credit hours
RS 6433 Pediatric Assessment, Program Planning, and Evaluation
Prerequisite: Permission. This course is designed to prepare students with
knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to evaluate and assess infants, toddlers,
children, and youth, to plan intervention programs, to evaluate programs, and
to serve as effective members of family-centered interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary
teams. 3 credit hours
RS 8133 Rehabilitation Sciences I
Prerequisite: Permission. The course provides an analysis of contemporary
theories and conceptual frameworks for rehabilitation science and policy
issues in rehabilitation
of individuals with disabilities. The course has an interdisciplinary focus
and includes contributions from epidemiology, rehabilitation, disability,
and health and wellness literature. Students will develop a broad perspective
of
rehabilitation as a multifaceted and multilevel entity that requires multidisciplinary
approach. 3 credit hours
RS 8233 Rehabilitation Sciences II
Prerequisite: Permission. This course is designed to provide the student with
applications of the theoretical constructs of rehabilitation presented in
Rehabilitation Science I. Emphasis will be placed on methodological underpinnings
used to gather information for diagnosis and to develop rehabilitation programs,
innovations in conceptualizing intervention, the role of technology in rehabilitation,
and documenting rehabilitation outcomes. Experts from disciplines associated
with rehabilitation will facilitate class discussions on the various topics.
The course is also intended to help the student advance knowledge in the
field of rehabilitation science through evidence-based perspective papers.
3 credit hours
RS 8153 Clinical Reasoning and Instruction
Prerequisite: Permission. This class is part of the core course work for the
post-professional clinical doctoral degree. It investigates two important
aspects of being a doctoral-level practitioner: clinical reasoning and its
related elements, and teaching novice practitioners in both the clinic and
classroom environments. 3 credit hours
RS 8430 Advanced Practice Project in Rehabilitation Sciences
Prerequisite: Permission. Students complete a research-oriented project that
culminates in a publishable product. The purpose of the project is for students
to gain an understanding of one or more aspects of the research process and
apply that understanding to practice. Variable credit; when enrolling in
RS 8430, at least 2 credits per semester are required.
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