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OTH 775 - Critical Inquiry I Addresses the essential steps of the research process for quantitative and qualitative research designs. Also prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to make clinical judgments about the validity of research and to implement evidence-based clinical practice. Focuses on the concepts of research and evidence-based practice with emphasis on forming answerable clinical and research questions, using effective literature search strategies, appraising the evidence, and choosing the most appropriate evidence for clients and practice.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 776 - Critical Inquiry II Addresses methods employed in conducting quantitative and qualitative research and development of the research proposal and Institutional Review Board documents. Identification of and process of writing and securing grants to support scholarly activity will also be reviewed. Students design a scholarly proposal that includes the research question, relevant literature, sample, design measurement, and data analysis which is suitable for submission to the Institutional Review Board.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 777 - Research Analysis In this course, students will develop the skills needed to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative research data for the purpose of interpreting research study findings.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 819 - Administration and Leadership Within this course administrative roles and responsibilities in occupational therapy, program development, and leadership theories and development are covered. Students engage in detailed program development, including planning, developing a budget, marketing, and program assessment. Various leadership theories are presented as well as strategies for effective leadership are examined and applied. Students are challenged to further explore ethical dilemmas through case application and discussion. Students also engage in application of course concepts for preparation for level II fieldwork.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 820 - Delivery and Management of OT 2 This course provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge about the strategies for ongoing professional development which is consistent with current and accepted standards. Students apply these strategies by developing a professional development plan, which includes potential areas of further education and training. Students also explore the impact of participation in various organizations and agencies upon professional and leadership development, consumer access and service, and community welfare.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): OTH 720 Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 824 - Pediatric Practice II Students continue to develop skills needed to practice occupational therapy in a variety of pediatric settings. Students will integrate knowledge of typical development and human health conditions with the OT process. The course will include documentation, typical assessments, interventions, documentation, and assistive technology typically utilized with the pediatric population.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 824L Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 824L - Pediatric Practice II Lab Accompanying lab experience for OTH 824 - Pediatric Practice II .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 824 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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OTH 825 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 826 - Adult Practice I Students develop and integrate knowledge and skills related to the 0 T process for adult individuals with various health conditions. In addition, current reimbursement and documentation pertinent to adults will be addressed. Within the context of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and theory guiding occupational therapy practice, students apply the occupational therapy process including evaluation (occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance), intervention (plan, implementation, and review), and outcomes. The course will integrate assessment tools, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference into the OT process.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 826L Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 826L - Adult Practice I Lab Accompanying lab experience for OTH 826 - Adult Practice I .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 826 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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OTH 827 - Adult Practice II Students develop and integrate knowledge and skills related to the OT process for adult individuals with various health conditions. In addition, current reimbursement and documentation pertinent to adults will be addressed. Within the context of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and theory guiding occupational therapy practice, students apply the occupational therapy process including evaluation (occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance), intervention (plan,implementation, and review), and outcomes. The course will integrate assessment tools, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference into the OT process.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 827L - Adult Practice II Lab Accompanying lab experience for OTH 827 - Adult Practice II .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 827 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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OTH 841 - Group Therapeutic Relationships Students develop leadership abilities through experiential participation in the group process. Emphasis is placed on exploring a variety of leadership skills necessary to provide effective interventions in a group setting within occupational therapy practice. In addition, students engage in self-reflection to gain insight and skills necessary to communicate intentionally to building effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Summer |
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OTH 842 - Neurological Conditions in OT I Students develop and integrate knowledge and skills related to the OT Process for persons across the lifespan with various neurological conditions. Within the context of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and frames of reference guiding occupational therapy practice, students apply the occupational therapy process including evaluation (occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance), intervention (plan, implementation, and review), and outcomes. The course will integrate concepts of neuroscience, human health conditions, assessment tools, and theory.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 842L Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 842L - Neurological Conditions in OT 1 Lab Accompanying lab experience for OTH 842 - Neurological Conditions in OT I .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 842 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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OTH 843 - Neurological Conditions in OT II Students develop and integrate knowledge and skills related to the OT Process for persons across the lifespan with various neurological conditions. Within the context of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and frames of reference guiding occupational therapy practice, students apply the occupational therapy process including evaluation (occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance), intervention (plan, implementation, and review), and outcomes. The course will integrate concepts of neuroscience, human health conditions, assessment tools, and theory.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 843L Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 843L - Neurological Conditions in OT 2 Lab Accompanying lab experience for OTH 843 - Neurological Conditions in OT II .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 843 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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OTH 845 - PAMS & Splinting Occupational therapists use physical agent modalities as an adjunct of therapy to enhance occupational performance. This course provides students with the theory and technical application of commonly used physical agent modalities as they relate to various clinical conditions throughout the lifespan. The course addresses the physical and biophysical changes that occur with the application of thermal and electrical agents. Students will use clinical reasoning to select and apply the appropriate agent to determine the body’s response for indicated pathological conditions. This course also emphasizes the principles of orthotics in occupational therapy. Students employ critical thinking skills to design and fabricate splints or other orthotics to attain intervention goals for selected clinical conditions across the lifespan.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 845L Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 845L - PAMS & Splinting Lab Accompanying lab experience for OTH 845 - PAMS & Splinting .
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): OTH 845 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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OTH 870 - Level I Fieldwork 2 This Level I fieldwork is community-based and designed to work with a variety of populations and practice settings. The experience has particular emphasis on the psychosocial factors that influence engagement in occupations. Students are provided specialized opportunities to interact with clients in a group format while observational and therapeutic interaction skills are developed. Leadership abilities are enhanced by modeling skills for planning, implementing, and reviewing outcomes of service with groups. This experience facilitates the integration and synthesis of concurrent didactic coursework.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 871 - Level I Fieldwork 3 Students develop· and integrate knowledge and skills related to the OT Process for persons throughout the lifespan. Within the context of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and frames of reference guiding occupational therapy practice, students apply the occupational therapy process including evaluation (occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance), intervention (plan, implementation, and review), and outcomes. Level I Fieldwork is infused with several elements of the Occupational Therapy curriculum to promote synthesis of learning. Level I Fieldwork that is completed with specific segments of the lifespan is embedded into the occupational therapy curriculum in order to provide students the opportunity to discuss the impact of selecting occupations relevant to the client’s/group’s occupational performance.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A
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OTH 872 - OT Practicum OT Practicum is an experiential course which provides students opportunities to engage in the various roles of an occupational therapist, to build professional skills through interprofessional collaboration, and to provide occupational therapy services using the occupational therapy process under the supervision of licensed therapists.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 2 credits toward the degree. Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 875 - Critical Inquiry III Students collect and begin to analyze qualitative and/ or quantitative data obtained through execution of their scholarly study which was previously developed (Critical Inquiry 2) and approved through the Institutional Review Board process. From the data analysis, students will begin to develop meaningful clinical conclusions.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 876 - Critical Inquiry IV Students integrate and synthesize the results of the research study to generate an article suitable to submit for publication in a scholarly journal appropriate to the topic. In addition, students create a professional presentation based on their research study for a scholarship colloquium for the university and professional communities.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 880 - Doctoral Experience Planning I Students will synthesize their understanding of the OT process, the delivery and management of OT, and leadership skills, in conjunction with the mission and outcome of the University of Mary Occupational Therapy Doctorate program to develop their doctoral experience. This course emphasizes self-directed personal and professional learning, exploration, and development
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 881 - Doctoral Experience Planning II Students will continue to synthesize their understanding of the OT process, the delivery and management of OT, and leadership skills, in conjunction with the mission and outcome of the University of Mary Occupational Therapy Doctorate program to further develop their doctoral experience. This course emphasizes self-directed personal and professional learning, exploration, and development.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall |
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OTH 899 - Continuing Enrollment Registration in 899 may be required by graduate students who are not otherwise enrolled in courses for an academic term but who remain active in a program of study with intentions of completing the program of study for a graduate degree. The continuing enrollement credit allows for extended work on the thesis or other capstone/culminating project or experience.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 920 - Delivery and Management of OT 3 In this course students engage in the exploration of the role of the fieldwork educator, examining issues related to student supervision and education as well as criteria for becoming a fieldwork educator. Preparation for the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) exam is also covered, with students preparing a detailed study plan aiming at successful completion of the exam. Students will also disseminate their doctoral experience and capstone projects during this course.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): OTH 820 Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Spring |
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OTH 925 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 970 - Level II Fieldwork 1 Allows students to be actively involved in the process of transition from the student role to that of entry level occupational therapy practitioner. Students enrolled in Level II Fieldwork courses will have the opportunity to gain field experience in a variety of practice settings throughout the country, but primarily in North Dakota and contiguous states. Students will be expected to apply theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom to the practice environment with individuals and populations.
9 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 971 - Level II Fieldwork 2 Allows students to be actively involved in the process of transition from the student role to that of entry level occupational therapy practitioner. Students enrolled in Level I I Fieldwork courses will have the opportunity to gain field experience in a variety of practice settings throughout the country, but primarily in North Dakota and contiguous states. Students will be expected to apply theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom to the practice environment with individuals and populations.
9 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 975 - Application of EBP Designed for students to develop essential skills during their Level I I fieldwork for conducting evidence based practice. Applying knowledge gained in prior EBP course, this course focuses on development of clinical questions relevant to OT services within the students’ fieldwork experience. Emphasis on interpretation of evidence relative to intervention effectiveness and communicating evidence through the use of the critically appraised topic (CAT) format is included.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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OTH 980 - Doctoral Experience & Capstone Students engage in an on-site doctoral experience with an emphasis on developing advanced skills beyond the generalist level. During the experience, students complete their capstone scholarly project, developed in OTH 880 DEP 1 and OTH 881 DEP 2, with simultaneous mentoring from faculty mentor and site mentor.
10 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): OTH 880 and OTH 881 Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PHI 108 - Search for Truth This course explores the very nature of truth itself. It provides a forum in which the most pressing questions of the human mind and heart are discussed and analyzed. Students will be introduced to the great minds of history, the questions they raised, the challenges they resolved, and how their answers help us to understand the meaning and purpose of life. By joining in the search for truth, students will learn to develop well-reasoned positions on enduring philosophical questions.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Requirement Grade Type LT
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PHI 125 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 150 - Philosophy Colloquium First year philosophy majors will meet to discuss readings, student projects, faculty projects, or hear lectures by guest speakers on philosophical topics.
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF
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PHI 202 - Logic The study and practice of sound reasoning, both deductive and inductive. Formal and informal fallacies are also considered.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 208 - Ethics A study of the components of the moral life and its relation to human happiness. Topics may include objective goods, values, obligation, conscience, virtues and vices, and the norms of moral decision-making. It includes an analysis of major ethical systems, such as utilitarianism and deontology, from the perspective of the teleological systems of Aristotle and Aquinas. PHI 308 students are required to complete additional work for the course. A student may not receive credit for both 208 and PHI 308 .
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Ethics requirement Grade Type LT
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PHI 210 - Search for Happiness: Faith and Reason in Life Life, Faith and Reason Investigates the quest for happiness in light of the complementarity of Christian faith and human reason as found in the tradition of Catholic thought and culture. Evaluates arguments for and against various claims about happiness originating from popular culture, philosophy, theology, and other disciplines. Emphasis on the integration of the spiritual, bodily, and social dimensions of the human person. Required foundation course for Catholic Studies major; elective foundation course for Catholic Studies minor.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CTH 210 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Ethics requirement Grade Type LT
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PHI 225 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 230 - Ancient Philosophy This course studies the major themes and figures at the beginning of Western philosophy. It may include a discussion of the pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, the Epicureans, the Stoics, and Neo-Platonism; topics may include human nature, the nature of reality, and human life.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 250 - Philosophy Colloquium Second year philosophy majors will meet to discuss readings, student projects, faculty projects, or hear lectures by guest speakers on philosophical topics.
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF
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PHI 308 - Ethics A study of the components of the moral life and its relation to human happiness. Topics may include objective goods, values, obligation, conscience, virtues and vices, and the norms of moral decision-making. It includes an analysis of major ethical systems, such as utilitarianism and deontology, from the perspective of the teleological systems of Aristotle and Aquinas. PHI 308 students are required to complete additional work for the course. A student may not receive credit for both PHI 208 and 308.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Fulfills Ethics requirement Grade Type LT
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PHI 310 - Philosophy of the Human Person A study of the human person. Topics may include some of the following: human knowledge, emotions, human reason, the nature of the human soul and its relation to the body, the immortality of the soul, free will, and others.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 313 - Business Ethics Analysis of ethical issues arising in business. Topics may include the moral implications of various economic systems (e.g., free enterprise; socialism); the basis for just compensation; work place climate and culture; and the purpose of business in relation to other human ends and needs. Completion of PHI 208 /PHI 308 prior to this course is strongly recommended.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 315 - Medieval Philosophy This course examines the continuation of Western philosophy in the medieval period. Central figures may include St. Augustine, Boethius, St. Anselm, and St. Thomas Aquinas, among others. Possible topics are faith and reason, free will, the problem of universals, and the existence of God. A discussion of Islamic and Jewish influences in Western philosophy may also be included.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 317 - Political Philosophy I The first of two courses designed to give an overview of the history of political theory. Topics may include the Greek and Roman understandings of justice and the best regime; the impact of the rise of the Church on political philosophy; and the revival of classical political thought in the early Renaissance. Such figures as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Machiavelli may be included.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: POL 317 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 318 - Political Philosophy II The second of two courses designed to give an overview of the history of political philosophy after the Renaissance to contemporary times. Topics may include sovereignty, the social contract, the political philosophy of German idealism, utilitarianism, and various conceptions of modern liberal democracy. Central figures such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Rawls may be covered. PHI 317 is not required to take 318.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: POL 318 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 320 - Modern Philosophy Analysis of the major philosophical movements in the modern period. Figures may include Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, and Hegel.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 325 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 327 - Metaphysics An examination of being as such, culminating in a study of the first or ultimate causes and principles of all things. Specific topics may include: the transcendental properties of being, act and potency, essence and existence, time, contingency and immortality, the existence of God, and divine attributes.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 328 - Readings and Research in Philosophy 1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 331 - Philosophy of Science The study of the methods of science and its relation to philosophy. Topics may include an examination of classical cosmology through the Newtonian and Darwinian revolutions, an assessment of contemporary scientific approaches, or issues such as causation, Induction, scientific explanation, theory, or verification. Recommended prior coursework: PHI 327
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): PHI 108 and PHI 208 /PHI 308 or instructor consent Recommended: PHI 327 Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 350 - Philosophy Colloquium Third year philosophy majors will meet to discuss readings, student projects, faculty projects, or hear lectures by guest speakers on philosophical topics.
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF
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PHI 406 - Contemporary Philosophy A study of recent philosophical developments from Hegel through Nietzsche and the present period. Topics may include: existentialism, pragmatism, phenomenology, analytic philosophy, and personalism. Philosophical foundations for influential figures such as Freud, Weber, Foucault, and Derrida may also be addressed.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 410 - Philosophy of Knowledge An in-depth study of various theories of knowledge, with emphasis on direct realism.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 415 - Philosophical Theology This course explores what human reason can know about God and the mysteries of faith. It examines how philosophical principles clarify issues especially related to theology. Topics may include both systematic and historical questions such as Divine attributes, the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Atonement, scholastic theology and the integration of Aristotelian metaphysics, Kant and the limits of knowledge.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 422 - Aquinas & the Natural Law An in-depth study of Aquinas’ Natural Law theory and its modem commentators. Includes a close reading of primary texts. Completion of PHI 208 /PHI 308 prior to this course is strongly recommended.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 425 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 426 - Advanced Topics in Moral Philosophy This course provides an in-depth examination of an advanced topic in moral philosophy. Possible topics include particular ethical theories, issues in metaethics, various topics in moral psychology, or the ethical works of a particular philosopher. May be repeated under different topics with advisor’s approval. Completion of PHI 208 /PHI 308 prior to this course is strongly recommended.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 428 - Readings and Research in Philosophy 1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 450 - Philosophy Colloquium Fourth year philosophy majors will meet to discuss readings, student projects, faculty projects, or hear lectures by guest speakers on philosophical topics.
0 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF
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PHI 480 - Modernity and the Sovereign State This course examines the origin and nature of modernity, along with its connection to the modern sovereign state. It will explore the precise meaning of sovereignty, the question of a crisis within modernity itself, as well as the attendant consequences of these phenomena with regard to ethics, religion, and political life.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: POL 480 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 482 - Biomedical Ethics Analysis of ethical issues arising in healthcare. Issues may include: patient confidentiality, informed consent, honesty, the just distribution of healthcare resources, questions of death and dying, assisted suicide, the beginning of life, stem cell research, abortion, and cloning. Completion of PHI 208 /PHI 308 prior to this course is strongly recommended.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 489 - Philosophy Senior Capstone Students continue to develop and refine skills in philosophical analysis and criticism through writing and presenting an advanced philosophical essay. (Note: Students planning to pursue graduate studies are encouraged to complete their capstone project the fall semester of their senior year.)
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 501 - Reading, Writing, & Argumentation This course helps students to develop the skills necessary to reason systematically, argue persuasively, write clearly, and communicate effectively. Students will sharpen their logical reasoning by engaging in practices such as summarizing, creating, defending, and critiquing arguments; preparing abstracts; identifying and charitably interpreting ambiguities; writing explanatory and critical essays; and employing appropriate structure, style, and references.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer |
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PHI 525 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 550 - Philosophy of Happiness This course critically investigates the philosophy of eudaimonia, that is, the human quest for happiness throughout the ages, and various cultures, especially within the Catholic tradition. Arguments for and against various philosophical claims about paths to achieve human happiness are evaluated in light of ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary secular and religious thought. Students will Identify and analyze the cultural expressions of the search for happiness evident in theology, literature, the arts, and the broader culture. Emphasis given to reading the classics and analyzing the claims made regarding education and the pursuit of truth and happiness in the Western tradition.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT Typically Offered Summer |
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PHI 572 - Ethics Perceive, analyze, and assess systems of values. Maintain ethical standards in a professional environment.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type LT
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PHI 620 - History of Ethical Thought How should we live? This course tells the story of our reflection on this question; it contrasts classical ethical theories, rooted in a teleological conception of the human condition, with modern and postmodern theories. Philosophers studied may include Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Hume, Kant, Mill, and Nietzsche.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer |
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PHI 640 - History of Political Thought How should we live together? This course tells the story of reflection on this question; it contrasts classical political theories, rooted in a teleological conception of the human condition, with modern and postmodern theories. Philosophers studied may include Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Hobbes, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer |
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PED 100 - Varsity Sports Courses For all students who are interested in participating in a varsity sport. These physical education courses are announced each term in the class schedule.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 105 - Swimming This course focuses on the development of beginning swimming skills.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 110 - Hunter’s Ed Instructor Training This course is designed to introduce the importance of hunter education, firearm safety rules and funding for hunter education. Topics covered include knowing your equipment, basics in shooting and hunting, equipment and techniques, safety, ethics, survival and understanding wildlife. Students, if not already, will have the opportunity to earn hunter certification (hunter safety #), and will be able to, upon completion, receive Hunter Education and Archery Education Certification for the State of North Dakota. Upon completion of the course, student and be eligible to teach Hunter Education to our youth.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Laboratory/Experience Hours 0 Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF Typically Offered Fall |
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PED 117 - Virtue in Sport I Greatness Through Virtue Introduction
This course provides an introduction to the athletic strategic plan Greatness Through Virtue. Students study the virtues of magnanimity and humility as the center of the strategic plan. Joined with the cardinal virtues, the course looks at the various features of these virtues as they relate to sport in training, competition, within a team, in relationship with their educational pursuits, and for the whole of life. Harmony and solidarity are studied as signs and indicators of the virtues at work.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CTH 117 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF Typically Offered Fall & Spring |
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PED 121 - Weight Training The course is designed to help students gain knowledge relative to the use of resistance training methods in order to achieve fitness objectives.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 125 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 200 - Varsity Sports Courses For all students who are interested in participating in a varsity sport. These physical education courses are announced each term in the class schedule.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 207 - Survey of Human Anatomy This survey course covers the gross anatomy and physiology of the human body including the cardiovascular, muscular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems.
4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 217 - Virtue in Sport II Greatness Through Virtue Service and Community Engagement
Building upon the foundation laid in the first course, students participate in service and community engagement in the city and across the university. The students continue to integrate the concepts of character strengths and virtues, reflecting on their own strengths and areas of continued growth, as they prepare for and engage in ongoing service, with opportunities to reflect upon their experience as a scholar-athlete so as to continue developing a philosophy of life.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CTH 217 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF Typically Offered Fall & Spring |
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PED 221 - Professional Activities I This course focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills necessary to teach the activities taught in the physical education classroom at elementary school level with emphasis on the following activities: dance, basic tumbling, and fine motor skills development activities.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 222 - Professional Activities II This course focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills necessary to teach the activities taught in the physical education classroom at the secondary school level with emphasis on the following activities: team sports, individual and dual sports, life-time activities, and aquatic activities.
3 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 225 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 260 - ARC Lifeguarding This course is designed by the American Red Cross to educate the student about the variety of aquatic emergencies. It will give the student an opportunity to participate in aquatic skills, practice saving skills, view and evaluate guarding techniques and read and report about the different areas of lifeguarding.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 300 - Varsity Sports Courses For all students who are interested in participating in a varsity sport. These physical education courses are announced each term in the class schedule.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 303 - Secondary Methods: Physical Education This course is designed to familiarize students with managerial, instructional, and institutional responsibilities of a middle school and/or secondary physical education teacher.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): EDU 301 and EDU 320 Corequisite(s): EDU 310 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 305 - Elementary Physical Education Methods The study of the methods utilized in teaching physical education at the elementary level.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): Physical Education majors must have completed all 100 and 200-level PED courses and Elementary Education majors must be enrolled in all Block I courses Corequisite(s): PED 339 or EDU 300 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 312 - Secondary Methods: Health Education This course is designed to familiarize students with managerial, instructional, and institutional responsibilities of a middle school and/or secondary physical education teacher. This course is delivered by licensed teachers in middle schools and/or high schools in the Bismarck area.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): EDU 301 and EDU 320 Corequisite(s): EDU 310 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 313 - Adaptive Physical Education The study of the philosophy, knowledge, teaching techniques, and implementation of a quality adapted physical education pro-gram for students with special needs in both inclusive and small group settings. Students will learn about a large variety of disabilities and conditions, and their impact on the child’s educational process. This course will challenge the student to think of children/people with disabilities in inclusive ways, and will incorporate a variety of teaching methods to achieve its goals (lecture, group work, individual work, play acting, hands on learning activities, disability simulation, designing and creating equipment, etc.).
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 317 - Virtue in Sport III Greatness Through Virtue Research and Presentation
Having had an introduction to the athletic strategic plan (GTV I) and a focused semester of experience in serving (GTV II), the students continue to build their understanding of the objective and purpose of sport. The students focus on one or two concepts through research and personal reflection, which will allow for a deeper interiorization and integration of the language and habits thus presented. This course culminates in a presentation of research.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CTH 317 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF Typically Offered Fall & Spring |
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PED 325 - Special Topics This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.
1-4 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit Yes Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 326 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Coaching The study of psychological and sociological aspects that apply to the coaching of sports and the elementary and secondary levels.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): Completion of all PED 100-200 level courses Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 339 - Elementary Physical Education Practicum (PED) A supervised practical experience in the teaching of physical education classes at the elementary school level.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): Completion of all 100 and 200-level EDU and PED courses Corequisite(s): PED 305 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type PF
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PED 343 - Coaching Practicum A supervised practical experience in coaching a particular sport that is of interest to the student.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): Completion of 100 and 200-level courses required for coaching minor Corequisite(s): PED 370 Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 370 - Coaching Methods The study of pedagogical aspects of coaching with emphasis on the theoretical aspects of coaching and the organization, theory, and techniques of coaching at the elementary and secondary school levels.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 380 - American Red Cross Water Safety This course will train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue course, six levels of the Learn to Swim program and parent and Child Aquatics.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): PED 105 and PED 260 Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT Typically Offered As Needed |
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PED 400 - Varsity Sports Courses For all students who are interested in participating in a varsity sport. These physical education courses are announced each term in the class schedule.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 401 - Administration of Physical Education and Sports Programs The study of principles and practices in the administration of sound physical education, health, and athletic programs. Emphasis is on staff development, facilities and equipment, administrative procedures, and legal implications that apply to physical education, health, and sports programs.
2 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: N/A Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course No Grade Type LT
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PED 417 - Virtue in Sport IV Greatness Through Virtue Mentorship and Leadership
This course allows students to engage with the students in the first three courses (GTV I, GTV II, GTV III) through mentorship in the classroom, in service, and in research and presentation. The students also work alongside athletic administrators, coaches, and instructors as they continue to develop and exemplify the character strengths and virtues of sport.
1 Semester Credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CTH 417 Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A Prerequisite(s): N/A Corequisite(s): N/A Repeatable for Credit No Core Course Yes. Core Elective Grade Type PF Typically Offered Fall & Spring |
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