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. 3 credit hours

RS 5960 Directed Readings
Prerequisite: Permission. This course is designed to permit the student to read extensively in one or more areas of special interest in rehabilitation science.

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 credits

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

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