Summer 2024 Courses in the School of Health Professions
Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate or degree!
Courses offered at 50% reduced rate!
Performing Arts Medicine (PAM)
PAM 700 Performing Arts Terminology | 1 credit
July 1 – August 12
This course will help the health professional to gain an understanding of the terminology and basic performance approaches in dance, including ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap; and music performance (playing of specific instruments).
Cost: Normal $579, Special reduced $290
Performing Arts Health And Fitness (PAHF)
PAHF 700 Musculoskeletal Terminology for Performing Arts Related Injuries | 1 Credit
July 1 – August 12
This course will introduce students to terminology of basic anatomical orientations, positions and motions related to performing artists.
Cost: Normal $579, Special reduced $290
Esports Health And Fitness (ESHF)
ESHF 700 Musculoskeletal Terminology for Performing Arts Related Injuries | 1 Credit
July 1 – August 12
This course will introduce students to the terminology of basic anatomical orientations, positions and motions related to esport athletes.
Cost: Normal $579, Special reduced $290
Public Health
PH 501 History and Philosophy of Public Health | 3 credits
May 13 – August 11
This course will provide students with foundational knowledge of public health’s historical contributions, ethical bases, key terms, concepts and organization. This course will examine public health through its historical context and will use this information in the evaluation of current health issues.
Cost: Normal $2289, Special reduced $1146
PH 505 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health | 3 credits
May 13 – August 11
This course is a broad introduction to health promotion approaches in the social and behavioral sciences that can inform public health practice and research. It will examine public health from a multidisciplinary and population-oriented perspective with a focus on reducing preventable disease, reducing mortality and promoting health interventions.
Cost: Normal $2289, Special reduced $1146
Occupational Therapy
OT 765 Application of Learning Theories in OT| 1 credit
May 27 – July 29
This course explores learning theories and their application in occupational therapy educational and clinical settings. The use of educational technology will be integrated with methods of teaching to develop the skills necessary to provide effective and efficient education for the consumers, clients and students of tomorrow.
Cost: Normal $779, Special reduced $390
OT 775 Leadership in Action| 3 credits
May 27 – July 29
This course explores leadership theories frequently encountered in the healthcare environment, aids in identification of personal leadership style and develops within the student an understanding of leadership within organizations. Students will gain insight into expanding their leadership roles within the workplace and the profession of occupational therapy.
Cost: Normal $2337, Special reduced $1170
OT 785 Occupational Science| 3 credits
May 27 – July 29
This course examines the scientific discipline of occupational science through a lens by which humans are understood as occupational beings. Learners will apply concepts of occupational science to analyze occupational behavior and the orchestration of daily occupations across the lifespan according to historical, symbolic, cultural and social systems. Learners will gain an appreciation of the primary mission of occupational science as related to the practice of occupational therapy while considering social and health problems of individuals, communities and organizations.
Cost: Normal $2337, Special reduced $1170
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Courses that have a prerequisite requirement may not be available for Visiting Students. If you have questions about visiting student courses, please contact an Academic Advisor.
