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PY 414 Psychology Internship...............................................................................................................................3 Credits
The internship is a final step in the educational process in which the student acquires practical experience in the mental
health provider system. The student is afforded the opportunity to apply ideas learned in the classroom to actual practice.
Prerequisite: PY Senior.
PY 422 Clinical Psychopathology and the Treatment of Children and Adults....................................................3 Credits
The nature and genesis of psychopathology and the application of appropriate treatment modalities will be the central theme
of this course. Prerequisites: PY 101, PY 202.
PY 425 Group Psychotherapy................................................................................................................................3 Credits
An in-depth theoretical and practical approach to group treatment modalities emphasizing the curative factors in group
therapy as applied to various mental health populations: alcoholism, drug addiction, criminal behavior, anxiety, etc.
Prerequisites: PY 101, PY 202.
PY 440 Personality Theories and Research............................................................................................................3 Credits
Survey of the major personality theories and research literature. Topics include the following theoretical approaches:
psychoanalysis, evolutionary, trait, social learning, motivational, biographical, developmental, and narrative. Special emphasis
is placed on conducting a research study in the field of personality psychology. Prerequisites: CM 220, PY 101. Prerequisite/
Co-requisite: PY270.
PY 445 Psychology of Women................................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course examines how gender influences thinking, communication, interpersonal relationships, education, work, and
family. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the unique experience of women and critically analyzing theoretical and
cultural norms related to the role of women.
PY 481 Special Topics in Psychology.....................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course provides study of selected topics not emphasized in other Psychology courses. It designates new or occasional
courses that may or may not become part of the department’s permanent offerings. This course may be repeated up to two (2)
times without repeating a given topic.
(RAD) Radiography
RAD 100 Introduction to Basic Health Care..............................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits
Students in this course must be accepted into the Radiography/Ultrasonography program and have successfully completed
all required prerequisite courses. This course focuses on the development of selected health care skills through modular
presentation of theoretical principles, laboratory demonstration, and clinical practice. Selected skills are performed when
providing basic care for adults in extended care settings.
RAD 103 Radiologic Sciences I...................................................................................................3 Lecture/3 Lab/4 Credits
This course will provide an overview of medical imaging and its role in the delivery of healthcare, introductory positioning
procedures and accompanying patient care. Student will attain a working knowledge of radiographic examinations of the
chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Theoretical concepts presented include radiation protection, radiation
physics, and radiation exposure. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Concurrent with RAD 108.
RAD 108 Clinical Practicum I...............................................................................................120 Clinical Hours/ 1 Credit
Students will apply knowledge learned in the didactic setting to the clinical area. Students, under guided supervision at all
times, will begin to implement skills presented in the academic setting. Students will complete the following competencies
at the Direct Supervisory Level for: 1) Chest; 2) Abdomen; 3) Upper extremity; 4) Lower extremity (toes, foot, ankle, lower
leg, knee). Students will complete the following at Indirect Competency Categories: 1) Chest, Level I; 2) Abdomen, Level I; 3)
Upper extremity, Level I; 4) Lower extremity, Level I. Concurrent with RAD 103.
RAD 109 Radiologic Procedures I............................................................................................ 2 Lectures/3 Lab/3 Credits
Students will attain a working knowledge of radiographic examinations of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, bony
thorax, spine, portable examinations of the chest and abdomen and common procedural examinations and radiation
protection. Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 110 and RAD 111.
RAD 110 Radiologic Sciences II............................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course focuses on the theoretical science concepts needed to understand and use appropriate radiation protective
measures in the clinical area. To accomplish this, students will continue acquiring additional information in the following
areas: radiation physics and radiation exposure. Prerequisites: RAD 103, RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 111.
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RAD 111 Clinical II............................................................................................................................. 240 Hours/2 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level II radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress
in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency
Manual). Prerequisites: RAD 103 and RAD 108. Concurrent with RAD 109 and RAD 110.
RAD 202A Clinical Practicum III...................................................................................................... 240 Hours/2 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress
in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency
Manual). Prerequisites: RAD 109, RAD 110, and RAD 111. (Summer)
RAD 202B Clinical Practicum III....................................................................................................... 240 Hours/2 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress
in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency
Manual). Prerequisite: RAD 202A. (Summer)
RAD 203 Radiologic Procedures II............................................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits
This course will introduce the student to non-routine positioning procedures for trauma, pediatric and geriatric patients, and
special procedures to include basic interventional procedure examinations as well as hands-on learning experiences with OR
examinations. Students will also continue their theoretical education in radiation biology and imaging equipment and quality
assurance. Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 204 and RAD 205.
RAD 204 Radiologic Sciences III...........................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course will provide the student with a continuing overview of the principles of radiation physics and radiation exposure.
Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 203 and RAD 205.
RAD 205 Clinical Practicum IV......................................................................................................... 360 Hours/3 Credits
Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate.
Prerequisite: RAD 202B. Concurrent with RAD 203 and RAD 204.
RAD 209 Clinical Practicum V........................................................................................................... 360 Hours/3 Credits
The core of this course is the completion of Level V radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in
proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate. (Refer to the Competency
Manual) Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 211 and RAD 212.
RAD 211 Radiologic Sciences IV...........................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course will provide the student with a background in the basic effects of radiation exposure and continue the student’s
theoretical education in radiation physics. Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 209 and
RAD 212.
RAD 212 Radiologic Procedures III...........................................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits
This course focuses on student attaining the knowledge to complete radiologic examinations at Level VI. To accomplish this,
students will continue acquiring additional information in the following areas: pathology, radiation biology, and procedures
to include film critique and evaluation. Prerequisites: RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 205. Concurrent with RAD 209 and RAD
211.
RAD 220 Radiologic Sciences and Procedures...........................................................................2 Lecture/2 Lab/3 Credits
This course formally and systematically reviews five content divisions presented on the registering exam; patient care and
management, radiation protection and biology, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and anatomy, and
equipment operation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on improving test taking and study skills. Prerequisites: RAD 211,
RAD 212, and RAD 209. (Summer)
RAD 300 Imaging Principles.................................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course is designed for advanced radiography students to further understand the role of professional societies, current
administrative issues and those skills necessary to specialize in modalities such as: computed tomography, magnetic
resonance imaging, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and emerging technologies. Students taking this course
must have instructor approval and/or be a returning R.T. or have satisfactorily completed DMS 100, DMS 200, and DMS 205.
Prerequisites: RAD 211 and RAD 212.
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RAD 303 Cross-Sectional Anatomy.......................................................................................................................3 Credits
The human cross-sectional anatomy course for health care professionals emphasizes the transverse, sagital, and coronal planes
as they relate to computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography. Also presented will be gross
pathology related changes to sectional anatomy images. Prerequisites: BL 201 or BL 202, and BL 203 or BL 204, or BL 116 and
BL 206.
RAD 304 Quality Management and Mammography I..........................................................................................3 Credits
This course will provide the student with the technical background in mammographic imaging and quality assurance and
control procedures used by the mammographic and quality control technologists. The course will include assessment and
education of the mammographic patient. Prerequisites: RAD 209, RAD 211, and RAD 212, or permission of the instructor.
Students matriculating from the Associate to the Bachelor program must provide a copy of their American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists card within one month from the start of the semester in order to complete the course and clinical
requirements. NOTE: This course is not offered every semester.
RAD 305 Quality Management and Mammography II....................................................... 360 Clinical Hours/3 Credits
This course is designed to afford the student with the skills necessary to independently perform mammographic imaging
procedures and quality control testing of imaging equipment. The student will focus on exam completion of both
mammographic and quality control procedures in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: RAD 209, RAD 211, and RAD 212, or
permission of the instructor or current Registered Radiologic Technologist. NOTE: This course is not offered every semester.
RAD 320 Computed Tomography I.......................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course will provide the student with a technical background in computed tomography imaging equipment and radiation
protection procedures used by the computed tomography technologist. This course will also include assessment and
monitoring of the computed tomography patient. Prerequisites: RAD 211 and RAD 212 or permission of advisor or a current
Registered Radiologic Technologist. Students matriculating from the Associate to the Bachelor program must provide a copy
of their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists card within one month from the start of the semester in order to
complete the course and clinical requirements. NOTE: This course is not offered every semester.
RAD 321 Computed Tomography II.................................................................................... 360 Clinical Hours/3 Credits
This course is designed to afford the student the skills necessary to perform, independently, computed tomographic
procedures. The student will focus on exam completion in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: RAD 211 and RAD 212 or
permission of advisor or a current Registered Radiologic Technologist. NOTE: This course is not offered every semester.
RAD 330 Magnetic Resonance I............................................................................................................................3 Credits
This course will provide the student with a technical background in magnetic resonance imaging equipment and physical
principles of image formation used by the magnetic resonance technologist. Prerequisites: RAD 211 and RAD 212 or
permission of advisor or a current Registered Radiologic Technologist. Students matriculating from the Associate to the
Bachelor program must provide a copy of their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists card within one month from
the start of the semester in order to complete the course and clinical requirements. NOTE: This course is not offered every
semester.
RAD 331 Magnetic Resonance II.......................................................................................... 360 Clinical Hours/3 Credits
This course is designed to afford the student the necessary skills to perform, independently, magnetic resonance exam
procedures. The student will focus on exam completion in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: RAD 211 and RAD 212 or
permission of advisor or a current Registered Radiologic Technologist. NOTE: This course is not offered every semester.
RAD 401 Capstone: Issues and Trends in Health Care Delivery..........................................................................3 Credits
This course involves students in an investigation of issues in health care. Emphasis is placed on examining the reciprocal
influence of these specified issues on health care delivery, the health care professional, public policy, and society as a whole.
This examination involves the critical analysis of economic, political, religious, and cultural structures as well as fundamental
societal processes and human relations. Students develop strategies for mobilizing positive change within the health care
system. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Senior Year. (This course may also be taken as NU 401.)
(RS) Religious Studies and Theology
RS 101 Introduction to Theology...........................................................................................................................3 Credits
A look at the nature of theology and of religious studies, along with an examination of the principal teachings and issues of
Christian faith and life.
RS 105 New Testament ..........................................................................................................................................3 Credits
An examination of the New Testament writings with attention to contemporary methods of Biblical criticism.
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