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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND HUMAN SERVICE
Administration
Academic Departments
Graduate Programs
Department of Counselor Education & School Psychology
Department of Criminal Justice
Department of Kinesiology
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Social Work
Department of Legal Specialities
Find a Major or Degree in the College of Health Science and Human Services |
Administration
Beverly J. Schmoll, dean
Health and Human Services Building Room 3302
Phone: 419.530.5452
beverly.schmoll@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.5540
Barbaranne Benjamin, associate dean for academic affairs
Health and Human Services Building Room 2400H
Phone: 419.530.2757
barbaranne.benjamin@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.5541
Barbara Kopp-Miller, associate dean for research and quality
Health and Human Services Building Room 2400E
Phone: 419.530.5308
barbara.koppmiller@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.5541
Sharon Periat, director of student services
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100B
Phone: 419.530.5306
sharon.periat@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.5366
Academic Departments
Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work
Morris Jenkins, chair
Health and Human Services Building Room 3000
Phone: 419.530.2313
morris.jenkins@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.2153
Mark Wintgens, academic adviser for criminal justice
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100E
Phone: 419.530.5360
mark.wintgens@utoledo.edu
Heather Tessler, academic adviser for social work
Health and Human Services Building room 1100A
Phone: 419.530.5360
heather.tessler@utoledo.edu
Department of Health and Recreation Professions
Joseph Dake, chair
Health and Human Services Building Room 1000C
Phone: 419.530.2767
joseph.dake@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.4759
Staci Sturdivant, academic adviser for health and recreation
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100D
Phone: 419.530.5360
staci.sturdivant@utoledo.edu
Angela DeAngelo, academic adviser for health administration
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100K
Phone: 419.530.4624
Angela.deangelo@utoledo.edu
Department of Kinesiology
Barry Scheuermann, chair
Health and Human Services Building Room 2503B
Phone: 419.530.2692
barry.scheuermann@.utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.2477
Sandra Browning, academic adviser for exercise science and athletic training
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100D
Phone: 419.530.5360
sandra.browning@utoledo.edu
Heather Tessler, academic adviser for respiratory care
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100A
Phone: 419.530.4462
heather.tessler@utoledo.edu
Department of Military Science and Leadership - Army ROTC
Jonathan Beasley, Chair
Health Education Center Room 2120
Phone: 419.530.4699
jonathan.beasley@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.4698
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Michelle M. Masterson, chair
Health and Human Services Building Room 2000
Phone: 419.530.4688
michelle.masterson@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.4780
Staci Sturdivant, academic adviser
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100D
Phone: 419.530.5360
staci.sturdivant@utoledo.edu
Department of School Psychology, Legal Specialties, and Counselor Education
Martin Ritchie, chair
Health and Human Services Building Room 3100A
Phone: 419.530.4064
martin ritchie@utoledo.edu
Fax: 419.530.7879
Heather Tessler, academic adviser for minor in counseling program
Health and Human Services Building room 1100A
Phone: 419.530.5360
heather.tessler@utoledo.edu
Staci Sturdivant, academic adviser for paralegal studies program
Health and Human Services Building Room 1100D
Phone: 419.530.5360
staci.sturdivant@utoledo.edu
Graduate Programs
Admission to Graduate Programs
Administration of Programs
Advising
Graduate Degrees Offered
- Master of Arts in Counselor Education
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- Community Counseling
- School Counseling
- Master of Arts in School Psychology
- Education Specialist in School Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education
- Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Exercise Science
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- Applied Biomechanics
- Clinical Kinesiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Athletic Training
- Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science
- Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies
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- Recreation Administration
- Recreational Therapy
- Recreational Therapy and Therapeutic Arts
- Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Master of Social Work
Graduate Certificates
- Certificate in Elder Law
- Certificate in Juvenile Justice (with Master of Arts in Criminal Justice)
Department of Counselor Education & School Psychology
Accreditation
Master's and Education Specialist Programs
Master of Arts in Counselor Education: School Counseling Track
General Core Requirements (3 hours) | ||
HSHS | 6000 | Statistics and Research for Health Science and Human Service Professionals |
or | ||
RESM | 5310 | Educational Research |
School Counseling Major Courses (45 hours) | ||
Required Courses | ||
COUN | 5010 | Professional Orientation to School Counseling |
COUN | 5110 | Career Counseling & Development |
COUN | 5120 | Individual & Group Assessment |
COUN | 5130 | Group Counseling |
COUN | 5140 | Counseling Theories & Techniques |
COUN | 5150 | Counseling Across the Lifespan |
COUN | 5160 | Cultural Diversity for Counselors & School Psychologists |
SPSY | 5170 | Consultation I: Theories & Techniques |
COUN | 5190 | Counseling Practicum |
COUN | 6/8940 | Counseling Internship |
SPED | 5000 | Issues in Special Education |
or | ||
SPED | 5120 | Students with Special Needs |
(SPED not required for students with Special Education Teacher Licensure) | ||
Elective Courses * | ||
COUN | 5980 | Special Topics in Counselor Education |
COUN | 6210 | Psychopathology |
COUN | 6220 | Child, Adolescent, Family Therapy |
COUN | 6230 | Crisis Intervention Counseling |
COUN | 6240 | Diagnosis and Mental Health |
COUN | 6/8470 | Drugs and Mental Health Counseling |
COUN | 6960 | Master's Research Thesis (Instructor Permission) |
COUN | 6990 | Master's Independent Study (Instructor Permission) |
COUN | 8460 | Substance Abuse Counseling |
EDP | 5210 | Child Behavior and Development |
EDP | 5220 | Adolescent Behavior and Development |
SPSY | 5040 | Legal & Ethical Issues for School Psychologist & Counselors |
*Other courses may be approved by adviser. | ||
Total: 48 hours |
Master of Arts in Counselor Education: Community Counseling Track
General Core Requirements (3 hours) | ||
HSHS | 6000 | Statistics and Research for Health Science and Human Service Professionals |
or | ||
RESM | 5310 | Educational Research |
Community Counseling Major Courses (45 hours) | ||
Required Courses | ||
COUN | 5020 | Prof Orient to Community Counseling |
COUN | 5110 | Career Counseling & Development |
COUN | 5120 | Individual & Group Assessment |
COUN | 5130 | Group Counseling |
COUN | 5140 | Counseling Theories & Techniques |
COUN | 5150 | Counseling Across the Lifespan |
COUN | 5160 | Cultural Diversity for Counselors & School Psychologists |
COUN | 5190 | Counseling Practicum |
COUN | 6/8940 | Counseling Internship |
Elective Courses: * | ||
SPSY | 5/7170 | Consultation I: Theories and Techniques |
COUN | 6/7210 | Psychopathology |
COUN | 6/7220 | Child, Adolescent, Family Therapy |
COUN | 6/7230 | Crisis Intervention Counseling |
COUN | 6/7240 | Diagnosis & Mental Health |
COUN | 6/8470 | Drugs & Mental Health Counseling |
COUN | 7540 | Advanced Personality Assessment |
COUN | 8460 | Substance Abuse Counseling |
EDP | 5/7230 | Adult Development |
EDP | 5210 | Child Behavior & Development |
EDP | 5220 | Adolescent Behavior & Development |
*Other courses may be approved by adviser. | ||
Total: 48 hours |
The application deadline for the school psychology program is January 15. To apply to the program, applicants must meet the minimum academic prerequisite and submit the following materials:
- Minimum academic prerequisite: Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 (for admission to the College of Graduate Studies) and for the school psychology program, a preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- GRE scores (taken within the last five years) with a required minimum combined score (verbal plus quantitative) of 800 and a preferred combined score of 1000
- College of Graduate Studies application for the master's degree in school psychology
- Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address the applicant's academic potential (i.e. from a university faculty member)
- Statement of purpose, between two to three pages, that details the reasons the applicant would like to pursue a career in school psychology and includes personal experiences. The statement of purpose should be typed and submitted to the College of Graduate Studies
- Official undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if applicable)
- Completion of an interview with a school psychologist
- Professional resum�
To be consistent with national training standards and to ensure sufficient faculty members to advise and mentor students, a limited number of applicants will be admitted into the program each year. As a result, admission is competitive. Applicants may be required to interview with an admissions committee.
The curriculum leading to the master's degree and education specialist degree in school psychology consists of the following:
Master of Arts in School Psychology
Core Requirements (6 hours) | ||
RESM | 5110 | Quantitative Methods I |
HSHS | 6000 | Statistics and Research for Health Science and Human Service Professionals |
or | ||
RESM | 5310 | Educational Research |
Required Courses (minimum of 26 hours) | ||
SPSY | 5030 | Role & Function of the School Psychologist |
SPSY | 5040 | Legal & Ethical Issues for School Psychologists & Counselors |
SPSY | 5170 | Consultation I: Theory & Techniques |
SPSY | 5180 | Consultation II: School and Home Collaboration |
SPSY | 5300 | Psychoeducational Assessment & Interventions |
SPSY | 5/7310 | Psychoeducational Assessment & Interventions II |
EDP | 5/7330 | Behavior Management |
or | ||
SPED | 5340 | Advanced Behavior Management |
Select two of the following: | ||
COUN | 5/7140 | Counseling Theories & Techniques |
COUN | 5/7160 | Cultural Diversity for Counselors & the School Psychologists |
EDAS | 6000 | The Individual in Organizations (Note: only for those without current teaching license) |
EDP | 5210 | Child Behavior & Development |
EDP | 5/7320 | Instructional Psychology |
SPSY | 6/7260 | Developmental Child Psychopathology |
or | ||
PSY | 6270 | Clinical Child Psychology |
SPED | 5000 | Issues in Special Education |
Total for master's degree: Minimum of 32 hours |
Education Specialist in School Psychology
Required Courses (minimum of 32 hours beyond the master's degree) | ||
SPSY | 7180 | Consultation II: School and Home Collaboration |
SPSY | 7190 | Consultation III: School and Community Collaboration |
SPSY | 7320 | Psychoeducational Assessment & Interventions III |
SPSY | 7330 | School Psychology Practicum I |
SPSY | 7940 | Internship in School Psychology (Fall and Spring Semester) |
Select any of the following courses not previously taken for the master's degree: | ||
COUN | 5/7140 | Counseling Theories & Techniques |
COUN | 5/7160 | Cultural Diversity for Counselors & the School Psychologists |
EDAS | 6000 | The Individual in Organizations (note: only for those without current teaching license) |
EDP | 5210 | Child Behavior & Development |
EDP | 5/7320 | Instructional Psychology |
SPSY | 6/7260 | Developmental Child Psychopathology |
or | ||
PSY | 6270 | Clinical Child Psychology |
SPED | 5000 | Issues in Special Education |
Total for education specialist degree: Minimum of 32 hours beyond the master's degree |
Persons applying for admission to doctoral study must meet the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, the College of Health Science and Human Service, and the department of counselor education and school psychology. These requirements include an application for graduate admission, one set of official transcripts from each institution attended showing degree attained, three letters of recommendation, and a non-refundable application fee that must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies to begin the admission process. In addition, departmental requirements for admission to the doctoral program are:
- Aminimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale for all graduate-level academic work
- Amaster's degree in counseling from a program that is approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Applicants with degrees from non-accredited programs must demonstrate their equivalency to approved programs or make up any deficiencies that may be present in their training.
- GRE scores (taken within the last five years) with a preferred combined score (verbal plus quantitative) of 1040
- Aresum� and autobiographical statement of three to five pages in length
- One writing sample. The writing sample consists of your responses to questions about your academic and professional background and goals. These questions can be obtained by contacting the departmental secretary at 419.530.2718. The writing sample is designed to determine your writing ability and your suitability to the profession and to the doctoral program.
- Apersonal interview with departmental faculty to determine the personal and professional suitability and leadership potential of the applicant. Applicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
Applicants are interviewed and admitted to doctoral study in the department during the fall, spring and summer semesters of each academic year.
The curriculum leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in counselor education consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours.
Research Tools (12 hours) | ||
RESM | 7330 | Qualitative Research I |
RESM | 8120 | Quantitative Methods II |
RESM | 8320 | Research Design |
Select one course from the following: | ||
RESM | 8130 | Multivariate Statistics |
RESM | 8160 | Nonparametric Statistics |
RESM | 8340 | Qualitative Research II |
RESM | 8350 | Methods of Survey Research |
HEAL | 8700 | Epidemiology |
Counseling Major Courses (38 hours) | ||
Required Courses (34 hours) | ||
COUN | 8500 | Adv Theory and Practice of Career Couns |
COUN | 7510 | Supervision in Couns & Sch Psyc |
COUN | 7520 | Educ & Leadership in MH Profession |
COUN | 7530 | Adv Theories Couns & Consultation |
COUN | 7930 | Doctoral Research Seminar |
COUN | 8410 | Adv Pract Indiv & Group Couns |
or | ||
COUN | 8420 | Adv Practicum in Family Therapy |
COUN | 8440 | Adv Group Theory and Practice |
COUN | 8480 | Adv Train Prof, Legal and Ethical Issues |
COUN | 8940 | Counseling Internship |
Elective Courses (4 hours *) | ||
COUN | 7210 | Psychopathology |
COUN | 7220 | Child, Adolescent Family Therapy |
COUN | 7230 | Crisis Intervention Counseling |
COUN | 7240 | Diagnosis and Mental Health |
COUN | 7540 | Adv Personality Assessment |
COUN | 8450 | Couples and Family Therapy |
COUN | 8460 | Substance Abuse Counseling |
COUN | 8470 | Drugs & Mental Health |
* Other courses may be approved by program committee. | ||
Doctoral Dissertation (10 hours) | ||
Total: 60 hours |
Department of Criminal Justice
The department of criminal justice offers a graduate program leading to a master of arts in criminal justice as well as an optional certificate in juvenile justice. In addition, the department of criminal justice and the College of Law offer a joint degree program leading to the master of arts in criminal justice and the juris doctor.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
The master of arts in criminal justice is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, social control and the nature of crime, in addition to developing and improving skills necessary to critically assess criminal justice problems and develop meaningful responses to these problems. The program also provides students with the skills to conduct applied research and evaluation, as well as the ability to understand empirical scholarly publications. The program allows students to develop a plan of study that will help prepare for leadership roles in the field of criminal justice and to pursue criminal justice doctoral studies. The program allows a person to be either a full-time or part-time student. A full-time student can complete the program in one year, while a part-time student should be able to complete the program in two or three years.
In addition to the College of Graduate Studies and College of Health Science and Human Service requirements, evaluation of applicants for the criminal justice graduate program is based on the following criteria: (a) application, (b) three letters of recommendation, (c) personal statement, (d) official transcripts with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.70 on a 4 point scale. Applicants with a GPA of less than 2.70 must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Prospective students should contact the department for further information. Finally, meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entrance into the program. Admission is competitive and is dependent on the availability of space within the program. Under special circumstances, the department graduate admissions committee may choose to admit a promising applicant as a provisional student in the program.
The master of arts in criminal justice requires 33 semester hours. A student may elect to complete a thesis in lieu of 3 credit hours of elective course work. A student who does not complete a thesis must pass a comprehensive exam after earning 33 approved semester graduate credit hours. Although a student can earn all 33 semester credit hours from criminal justice courses, a minimum of 24 semester credit hours must be from criminal justice courses. The remaining 9 hours can be from approved graduate courses in other areas that meet the academic and career objectives of the student. A student is allowed to select a total of 6 hours of elective course work to be applied for degree requirements from CRIM 5400, CRIM 6940, CRIM 6950, and CRIM 6990 with a total of 3 credit hours in any one of these courses counted toward degree requirements. For additional information see department web site at http://www.utoledo.edu/hshs/criminaljustice/.
Core Courses (15 hours) | ||
CRIM | 6000 | Advanced Theories in the Criminal Justice System |
CRIM | 6100 | Metropolitan Problems and the Criminal Justice System |
CRIM | 6200 | Data Analysis |
CRIM | 6400 | Research Methodology |
CRIM | 6420 | Advanced Criminal Procedure |
Criminal Justice Electives (9 hours) | ||
Electives (9 hours) - Course can be either Criminal Justice graduate elective classes or graduate classes outside the Department of Criminal Justice | ||
Total: 33 hours |
Core Courses (21 hours) | ||
CRIM | 6610 | Corrections Policy and Administration |
CRIM | 6620 | Police and Society |
Juvenile Justice Certificate (12 hours) | ||
CRIM | 6310 | Juvenile Justice in the Metropolitan Community |
Select 9 credit hours from the below list: | ||
CRIM | 5370 | Disproportionate Confinement of Minority Youth |
CRIM | 5400 | Criminal Justice Field Study (Must be a placement in the community with an agency/program that deals with juvenile delinquents, troubled juveniles or at-risk youths.) |
CRIM | 6990 | Independent Study in Criminal Justice (Must be on an aspect dealing with the juvenile justice system, juvenile delinquents, troubled youths or youths at risk.) |
CRIM | 6/8410 | Theory and Research: Emotional Behavioral Disorders |
CRIM | 6/8440 | Teaching Youth with Emotional Behavioral Disorders |
CRIM | 6/8450 | Adjudicated-Locked Setting: Emotional Behavioral Disorders |
CRIM | 6/8460 | Hospital Setting: Emotional Behavioral Disorders |
CRIM | 6/8510 | Behaviors - Incarcerated Child/Youth |
CRIM | 6/8520 | Practicum: Child Study Institute |
In January 2009, the requirements for the Juvenile Justice certificate will be: | ||
CRIM | 6310 | Juvenile Justice in the Metropolitan Community |
Select 9 credit hours from the below list: | ||
CRIM | 5370 | Disproportionate Confinement of Minority Youth |
CRIM | 5400 | Criminal Justice Field Studies (Must be a placement in the community with an agency/program that deals with juvenile delinquents, troubled youths, or youths at risk) |
CRIM | 6940 | Criminal Justice Internship (Must be a placement in the community with an agency/program that deals with juvenile delinquents, troubled youths, or youths at risk) |
CRIM | 6980 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice (Must be approved by the graduate coordinator and be a course which focuses on an aspect of the juvenile justice system. |
CRIM | 6990 | Independent Study in Criminal Justice (Must be on an area dealing with juvenile delinquents, troubled youths, or youths at risk) |
Students pursuing this joint degree program must be first admitted to the College of Law. After successful completion of the first year, a student of the College of Law may apply for the joint degree program. For more information on this joint degree program, please contact the department of criminal justice.
Department of Kinesiology
The department of kinesiology offers graduate programs leading to the master of science in exercise science (M.S.E.S.) and the doctor of philosophy in exercise science (Ph.D.) degrees. These programs involve a combination of courses, seminars, clinical experiences and research that is intended to prepare individuals for a wide range of careers that relate to exercise science. The programs are interdisciplinary by design and all students are exposed to multiple dimensions of the field. As part of this program, students typically take courses that support their work from a variety of other departments, including those on the university's health science campus. Involvement in research is emphasized throughout the program.
Admission into the master's and doctoral programs is selective and is based on the applicant's previous academic training, academic record, scores on the GRE, letters of recommendation, intended area of study and space within the graduate program. Meeting the minimum standards for admission does not guarantee acceptance into any of the department's programs.
Master of Science in Exercise Science
The master of science in exercise science (M.S.E.S.) is designed to provide students with an opportunity to specialize in one of four areas: applied biomechanics, clinical kinesiology, exercise physiology or athletic training. Each of these programs involves a minimum of 36 semester hours of instruction. Full-time students typically are able to complete the programs in two years.
Research Foundations (12 hours) | ||
KINE | 5110 | Measurement and Statistical Inference |
or | ||
RESM | 5110 | Quantitative Methods I |
KINE | 6230 | Scientific Writing and Research Methods |
KINE | 6960 | Thesis |
Kinesiology Core (6 hours) | ||
KINE | 6100 | Physiology of Exercise |
KINE | 6130 | Biomechanics of Human Motion |
Specialization Requirements (6 hours) | ||
Specialization Electives (12 hours) | ||
Total: (36 hours) |
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission to a specific program area is dependent on the availability of space within the specialization area (i.e. the number of students currently being advised by faculty in the specialization area). Under special circumstances, the department graduate admissions committee may choose to waive any of the above requirements.
Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science
The doctor of philosophy in exercise science is designed to provide qualified applicants with an opportunity to pursue advanced study and research leading to the completion of the Ph.D. degree. The program requires completion of a minimum of 72 post-master's credits, and involves a variety of courses, seminars and independent research experiences that typically require four years of full-time study to complete (part-time study may be possible in some program areas, . Students work closely with a faculty mentor to design a program that meets the unique needs of the individual. This includes courses in the major area that may be taken from a variety of departments and may also include courses in a cognate area (a secondary area of specialization). Upon the completion of all course work, students must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations and complete a dissertation.
Sample Doctoral Plan of Study | ||
Research Foundations (12 hours) | ||
RESM | 8120 | Quantitative Methods II |
RESM | 8320 | Research Design |
RESM | 8130 | Multivariate Statistics |
HEAL | 8750 | Applied Biostatistics |
Specialization Electives (15 hours) | ||
KINE | 8100 | Physiology of Exercise |
KINE | 7250 | Readings in Exercise Biology |
KINE | 8440 | Exercise metabolism and Endocrinology |
KINE | 8550 | Laboratory Techniques In Exercise Biology |
KINE | 8560 | Skeletal Muscle Biology |
Specialization Electives (9 hours) | ||
Dissertation Research (36 hours) | ||
Total: 72 hours |
A unique opportunity exists for students pursing either the DPT or OTD degrees at the University of Toledo to also complete the Ph.D. degree in exercise science. This option is designed for those individuals who wish to be trained as occupational or physical therapists, but ultimately aspire to teaching and research careers in the health sciences.
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
The department of health and rehabilitative services offers a variety of degree options and graduate courses in health/wellness and rehabilitation. In health/wellness, master's level options include the master of arts in recreation and leisure studies and the doctor of philosophy degree in health education. In rehabilitative services, the master of arts in speech-language pathology and the master of arts in recreation and leisure studies with specialization in recreational therapy or in recreational therapy and therapeutic arts are available. For more information, please visit the department web site at http://www.utoledo.edu/hshs/health_rehab_service.
Master of Education in School Health Education/School Nurse Certification
The department of health and rehabilitative services also provides major course work for the master of education in health education and for the master of education in health education with school nurse certification.
Master of Education in School Health Education
Required Education Courses (12 hours) | ||
Students must complete at least one course from each of the four basic areas. | ||
Cultural Foundations Choose 1 course from the following (3 hours) | ||
TSOC | 5100 | Group Process in Education |
TSOC | 5110 | Modern Educational Controversies |
TSOC | 5200 | Sociological Foundations of Education |
TSOC | 5210 | Multicultural Non-Sexist Education |
TSOC | 5230 | Intergroup & Intercultural Education |
TSOC | 5300 | Philosophy & Education |
TSOC | 5400 | History of Schooling & Teaching in U.S. |
Research Foundations Choose 1 course from the following (3 hours) | ||
RESM | 5110 | Quantitative Methods |
RESM | 5210 | Educational Testing & Grading |
RESM | 5310 | Educational Research |
RESM | 5330 | Qualitative Research Methods I: Introduction & Basic Methods |
Curriculum Choose 1 course from the following (3 hours) | ||
CI | 5870 | Secondary School Curriculum |
CI | 6300 | Principles of Instructional Development |
CI | 6810 | Curriculum Development K-12 |
CI | 6820 | Program Development for Non-School Settings |
CI | 6830 | Trends in School Curriculum |
CI | 6840 | Curriculum for Educational Leaders |
HEAL | 6850 | Patient Health Education |
SPED | 5000 | Issues in Special Education |
Psychology Foundations Choose 1 course from the following (3 hours) | ||
EDP | 5110 | Basic Educational Psychology |
EDP | 5120 | Alternative Approaches to Discipline |
EDP | 5210 | Child Behavior & Development |
EDP | 5220 | Adolescent Behavior & Development |
EDP | 5230 | Adult Development |
EDP | 5310 | Issues & Innovations in Learning & Instruction |
EDP | 5320 | Instructional Psychology |
EDP | 5330 | Behavior Management |
EDP | 6340 | Theories of Learning |
Required Health Courses (9 hours)* | ||
HEAL | 6500 | Issues in School Health |
HEAL | 6600 | Health Behavior |
HEAL | 6920 | Master's Research Project in Health Education |
or | ||
HEAL | 6960 | Master's Research Thesis in Health Education (3 hours) |
Electives (15 hours) At least 18 hours must be HEAL courses. |
Master of Education in School Health Education (School Nurse Licensure)
Required Education Courses (22 hours) | ||
Cultural Foundations | ||
TSOC | 5200 | Sociological Foundations of Education |
or | ||
TSOC | 5230 | Intergroup & Intercultural Education |
Research Foundations | ||
RESM | 5100 | Quantitative Methods I |
Curriculum | ||
SPED | 5000 | Issues in Special Education |
HEAL | 6850 | Patient Health Education |
Psychological Foundations | ||
EDP | 5210 | Child Behavior and Development |
or | ||
EDP | 5220 | Adolescent Behavior and Development |
Counselor and Human Service Education | ||
COUN | 5010 | Introduction to School Counseling |
COUN | 5150 | Counseling Across the Lifespan |
Required Health Courses (18 hours) | ||
HEAL | 5400 | Professional Issues in School Nursing |
HEAL | 5940 | School Health Internship |
HEAL | 5950 | School Nurse Workshop |
HEAL | 6500 | Issues in School Health |
HEAL | 6530 | Drug Use and Misuse |
HEAL | 6920 | Master's Research Project in Health Education |
or | ||
HEAL | 6960 | Master's Research Thesis in Health Education |
Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure: Recreation Administration, Recreational Therapy, or Recreational Therapy and Therapeutic Arts
The recreation and leisure studies program offers advanced study beyond the bachelor's degree in recreation administration, recreation therapy, or recreation therapy and therapeutic arts. These degrees focus on the study of the profession of recreation and recreation therapy with an emphasis on administrative careers.
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies
- Abachelor's or professional degree earned from a department of approved standing and granted by an accredited college or university
- A2.70 or equivalent grade point average (GPA) for all previous academic work or a minimum Graduate Record Examination Score (GRE) of 800
- Prerequisite academic work that indicates the applicant should be able to pursue effectively the master of arts in recreation and leisure studies.
- Proof of health and accident insurance
- Satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if from a country where English is not the primary language
Research Core (Select A, B, or C from the following Culminating Research Options) (9-12 hours) | ||
Research Culminating Experience: Option A (9 credit hours) | ||
RCRT | 5940 | Internship |
RCRT | 5420 | Leisure Program Research Techniques |
Research Culminating Experience: Option B (9 credit hours) | ||
RCRT | 6920 | Master's Project in Recreation & Leisure |
RCRT | 5420 | Leisure Program Research Techniques |
Select 1 Research/Statistics course from the following: | ||
HSHS | 6000 | Statistics and Research for Health Science and Human Service Professionals |
RESM | 5110 | Quantitative Methods I |
SOC | 5290 | Social Research Statistics |
HEAL | 6750 | Applied Biostatistics |
Research Culminating Experience: Option C (12 credit hours) | ||
RCRT | 6920 | Master's Thesis |
RCRT | 5420 | Leisure Program Research Techniques |
Select 1 Research/Statistics course from the following: | ||
HSHS | 6000 | Statistics and Research for Health Science and Human Service Professionals |
RESM | 5110 | Quantitative Methods I |
SOC | 5290 | Social Research Statistics |
PUBH | 6750 | Applied Biostatistics (3 credit hours) |
Recreation and Recreation Therapy Core (9 Hours) | ||
RCRT | 5210 | Leisure Theory and Popular Culture |
RCRT | 6000 | Issues and Trends in Recreation and Recreational Therapy |
RCRT | 6020 | Financial Resources of Recreation and Recreational Therapy |
Specialization Area (9-12 hours) | ||
Select courses from the recreational therapy support area with adviser. | ||
Electives (3-6 hours) | ||
Approved by adviser to accommodate a total of 36 hours. | ||
NOTE: Prerequisite coursework may be required, specifically for the recreation therapy or recreation therapy and therapeutic arts degrees. |
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
The program provides course work and clinical experiences for a master of arts in speech-language pathology that are applicable toward attainment of certification and state licensure in the area of speech-language pathology. The process of certification and/or licensure includes completion of the master's degree, approved undergraduate preparation, suitable clinical experiences, demonstrated of learning outcomes, and successful completion of the national specialty examination in speech-language pathology. Students seeking certification and/or licensure for speech-language pathology should meet with the graduate program adviser to assess prior experience and design a program that is tailored to the student's individual situation.
Students with undergraduate preparation in speech-language pathology will be considered for entry into the graduate program. Students without adequate undergraduate preparation should contact the program or the College of Health Science and Human Service graduate advisor, Jon Borland at jon.borland@utoledo.edu for information regarding undergraduate prerequisites.
For fall admission to the speech-language pathology program, all materials, including application, letters of recommendation, writing samples, and GRE scores must be received before Jan. 15 to receive complete consideration.
The graduate program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Research Core (6 hours) | ||
SLP | 6030 | Research in Speech-Language Pathology |
HSHS | 6000 | Statistics and Research for Health Science and Human Service Professionals |
or | ||
RESM | 5110 | Quantitative Methods |
or | ||
RESM | 5310 | Educational Research |
Speech-Language Pathology Courses (35-41 hours) | ||
SLP | 6100 | Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders |
SLP | 6210 | Preschool Language Disorders |
SLP | 6220 | Language Disorders in School-Age Children |
SLP | 6300 | Phonological and Articulatory Disorders |
SLP | 6400 | Neurological Disorders: Aphasia |
SLP | 6450 | Neurological Disorders: Brain Injury and Dementia |
SLP | 6500 | Motor Speech Disorders |
SLP | 6550 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
SLP | 6600 | Voice Disorders |
SLP | 6650 | Dysphagia and Oropharyngeal Disorders |
SLP | 6700 | Assessment and Remediation of Fluency Disorders |
SLP | 6800 | Aural Rehabilitation |
SLP | 6930.003 | Seminar: Clinical Methodology |
Clinical experiences from: SLP 6000, 6010, 6020 and 6940 | ||
Thesis or Comprehensive Examination (3-6 hours) | ||
SLP | 6930.002 | Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology |
or | ||
SLP | 6960 | Research Thesis |
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education
The doctoral degree program in health focuses on advanced study and research in community/health education. The program prepares advanced students to contribute to the field of health through research. Although research and health courses are required, the program is individualized through selection of a cognate and elective courses to develop each student for leadership roles in universities, public service or the private health sector.
Admission to the program includes completion of a master's degree from an accredited institution. In addition to the College of Graduate Studies requirements, evaluation of applicants is based on the following criteria: (1) completion of the GRE, (b) a clearly defined statement of purpose that specifies the area of specialization within the degree program and (c) a minimum of three letters of reference from faculty members with specific expertise in health who have worked with the applicant in an academic setting. Evidence of research and/or writing ability through a master's thesis, project, paper, report, publication or paper presented to a professional society will be considered. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of 550 or higher for admission to the program. Prospective students should contact the department for further information.
An opportunity exists for graduate students interested in pursuing a joint OTD/PhD degree in Occupational Therapy and Health Education. This joint degree program provides occupational therapy students with the clinical practice, advocacy, leadership, research and scholarship skills needed to pursue careers in higher education.
General Core Requirements (12 credit hours) | ||
HEAL | 8880 | Scientific Writing in Health |
RESM | 8120 | Quantitative Methods II |
RESM | 8320 | Research Design |
Select one from: RESM 7330, 8130, 8160, 8350 or HEAL 8700 | ||
Major Courses (36 hours) | ||
Required Courses | ||
HEAL | 8000 | Professional Issues in Health Education |
HEAL | 8100 | College Teaching of Health Education |
HEAL | 8200 | Methods and Materials in Public Health |
HEAL | 8300 | Community Health Organization |
HEAL | 8460 | Health Promotion Programs |
HEAL | 8600 | Health Behavior |
HEAL | 8640 | Issues in Public Health |
HEAL | 8800 | Evaluation of Health Programs |
HEAL | 8900 | Grant Writing |
Elective Courses: | ||
Consult with adviser to develop appropriate sequence of courses to meet student's goals. | ||
Cognate Areas (12 hours) | ||
Consult with adviser. | ||
Doctoral Dissertation (10 hours) |
Department of Occupational Therapy
The department of occupational therapy provides a sequence of coursework, field placements, and capstone experiences that culminate in the occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) degree.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
The occupational therapy doctorate is a full-time program, eight semesters in length inclusive of two summer terms. Due to the sequential nature of the curriculum, matriculation to the OTD program occurs fall semester only. Applications are available mid-July in the calendar year prior to admissions; applications may be submitted anytime after September 1st for admission the following academic year. For complete information on the OTD program, please visit the departmental web site at http://hsc.utoledo.edu/healthsciences/ot/index.html or access application materials online at http://hsc.utoledo.edu/grad/application.html. If you have questions, please contact us at occtherapydoctorate@utoledo.edu.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor degree in any field of study; minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 must be completed prior to starting the program.
- GRE with minimum mean percentile of 33% across all three sections. If the undergraduate GPA is 3.5 or greater or if the applicant has a master's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, the GRE is not required.
- Prerequisite Courses: Biology (3 semester or 4 quarter credits). Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 semester or 8 quarter credits). Introduction to Psychology (3 semester or 4 quarter credits). Abnormal Psychology (3 semester or 4 quarter credits). Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology (3 semester or 4 quarter credits). Lifespan human development: met by either 1) B- or better in a lifespan human development course (3 semester or 4 quarter credits) that covers human development from birth to death or 2) B- or better in both a child development (3 semester or 4 quarter credits) course and a gerontology/psychology of aging course (3 semester or 4 quarter credits). Medical Terminology (course or competency test.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
OTD Program Curriculum Sequence | ||
Year 1 Fall Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT700 | 3 | Conceptual Framework of Therapeutic Occupation |
OCCT701 | 5 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice I |
OCCT711 | 4 | Research in Occupational Therapy I |
OCCT721 | 2 | Occupational Therapy Advocacy I |
OCCT731 | 1 | Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar I |
Year 1 Spring Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT702 | 5 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice II |
OCCT703 | 4 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice III |
OCCT812 | 3 | Research in Occupational Therapy II |
OCCT740 | 2 | Conditions in Occupational Therapy |
OCCT732 | 1 | Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar II |
Year 1 Summer Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT704 | 5 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice IV |
OCCT722 | 2 | Occupational Therapy Advocacy II |
OCCT733 | 1 | Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar III |
Yr. 1 Total =38 | ||
Year 2 Fall Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT805 | 5 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice V |
OCCT806 | 4 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VI |
OCCT823 | 2 | Occupational Therapy Advocacy III |
OCCT834 | 1 | Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar IV |
OCCT813 | 3 | Research in Occupational Therapy III |
Year 2 Spring Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT807 | 4 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VII |
OCCT808 | 3 | Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VIII |
OCCT824 | 3 | Occupational Therapy Advocacy IV |
OCCT835 | 3 | Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar V |
Year 2 Summer Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT840 | 3 | Physical Agent Modalities and other Non-occupational approaches |
OCCT836 | 3 | Fieldwork Level II |
Yr. II Total =33 | ||
Year 3 Fall Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT836 | 3 | Fieldwork Level II (continued) |
OCCT837 | 6 | Fieldwork Level II |
Year 3 Spring Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
OCCT814 | 3 | Research In Occupational Therapy IV |
OCCT838 | 6 | Capstone Practicum |
OCCT890 | 3 | Mentored Capstone Dissemination |
OCCT891 | 3 | Mentored Studies in Capstone Area |
or | ||
3 | Elective in Capstone Area | |
Yr. III Total=24 | ||
Total of 95 credit hours for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. |
Occupational Therapy Doctorate/Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science
The dual degree of occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in exercise science is designed to meet the growing need for occupational therapy faculty members who are prepared to conduct and mentor research. The graduates of the dual degree program will not only have the credentials but also the skills needed for successful careers in academia.
Admission to the OTD/Ph.D. is a two-step process. The first step is admission to the OTD program. See the occupational therapy doctorate section for admission requirements. In the second semester of the OTD program, the student applies for admission to the Ph.D. in exercise science. If selected for admission, the student will be officially admitted to the Ph.D. program at the beginning of the second year in the OTD program. Students may apply up to 18 credits of their OTD program for credit in the Ph.D. program. Please contact the occupational therapy program at occtherapydoctorate@utoledo.edu or the department of kinesiology for more information on the dual degree.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate/Doctor of Philosophy in Health Education
The dual degree of occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in health education is designed to meet the growing need for occupational therapy faculty members who are prepared to conduct and mentor research. The graduates of the dual degree program will not only have the credentials but also the skills needed for successful careers in academia.
Admission to the OTD/Ph.D. is a two-step process. The first step is to be admitted to the OTD program. See the occupational therapy doctorate section for admission requirements. During the OTD program, the student completes the second step by applying for admission to the Ph.D. in health education. Students may apply up to 21 credits of their OTD program for credit in the Ph.D. program. Please contact the occupational therapy program at occtherapydoctorate@utoledo.edu or the department of health and rehabilitative services for more information on the dual degree.
Department of Physical Therapy
The department of physical therapy offers an accredited graduate program leading to the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree.
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
The doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) program, located on the Health Science Campus of UT, is a cost effective program that consists of 92 credit hours, spanning 32 months beyond the bachelor's degree. The program accepts applicants from across the country; however, 22 of the 28 individuals in the entering class are filled by qualified UT and BGSU applicants. For complete information on the DPT program, please visit the departmental website at http://hsc.utoledo.edu/hshs/pt/.
Full time enrollment starting in the fall is required to complete the DPT program.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree prior to starting the program
- Up-to-date transcript(s)
- Postsecondary GPA of 3.0 or above.
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- Knowledge of the field of physical therapy (shadowing a physical therapist is highly recommended to gain knowledge of the field)
- Three letters of recommendation (one from a physical therapist)
- Interview
- Biology (for science majors): 2 courses, each a minimum of 3 semester hours or equivalent
- Chemistry (for science majors): 2 courses, each a minimum of 3 semester hours or equivalent
- Physics (algebra based): 2 courses, each a minimum of 3 semester hours or equivalent
- Psychology: 2 courses, each a minimum of 3 semester hours or equivalent
- Anatomy & Physiology: 1 or 2 semesters or equivalent
- Introduction to Biomechanics: 1 semester
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology: 1 semester
- Introduction to Statistics: 1 semester
Year 1 Fall Semester Required Courses: | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 500 | 4 | Gross Anatomy |
PHYT 505 | 3 | Analysis of Movement I |
PHYT 511 | 3 | Clinical Pathophysiology |
PHYT 535 | 2 | Intro to Examination |
PHYT 545 | 2 | Foundations of PT |
PHYT 575 | 1 | Clinical Reasoning I |
Total: 15 Credit Hours | ||
Year 1 Spring Semester Required Courses (13 weeks didactic/2 weeks clinical): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 506 | 1 | Analysis of Movement II |
PHYT 507 | 3 | Neuroscience |
PHYT 508 | 1 | Neuroscience Seminar |
PHYT 517 | 2 | Research Design & Measurement |
PHYT 527 | 3 | Applied Exercise Physiology |
PHYT 528 | 2 | Therapeutic Interventions I |
PHYT 585 | 1 | Clinical Practicum I |
Total: 13 Credit Hours | ||
Year 1 Summer Semester Required Courses (8 weeks didactic/2 weeks clinical): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 502 | 2 | Lifespan I |
PHYT 518 | 2 | Applied Biostatistics |
PHYT 520 | 2 | Health Promotion |
PHYT 530 | 1 | Therapeutic Exercise |
PHYT 565 | 1 | Pharmacology |
PHYT 586 | 1 | Clinical Practicum II |
Total: 9 Credit Hours | ||
Year 2 Fall Semester Required Courses (15 weeks didactic): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 617 | 2 | Scholarly Project I |
PHYT 626 | 3 | Cardiovascular-Pulmonary PT |
PHYT 628 | 2 | Therapeutic Interventions II |
PHYT 646 | 2 | Teaching & Learning |
PHYT 650 | 3 | Musculoskeletal Rehab I |
PHYT 660 | 3 | Neuromuscular Rehab I |
Total: 15 Credit Hours | ||
Year 2 Spring Semester Required Courses (15 weeks didactic): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 602 | 2 | Lifespan II |
PHYT 605 | 1 | Health Care Policy & Delivery |
PHYT 618 | 2 | Scholarly Project II |
PHYT 651 | 3 | Musculoskeletal Rehab II |
PHYT 661 | 3 | Neuromuscular Rehab II |
PHYT 672 | 2 | Special Topics in PT (to meet the 2 hour elective requirement) |
PHYT 675 | 1 | Clinical Reasoning II |
Total: 14 Credit Hours | ||
Year 2 Summer Semester Required Courses (8 weeks clinical/2 weeks didactic): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 685 | 4 | Clinical Practicum III |
PHYT 619 | 1 | Scholarly Project III |
PHYT 670 | 1 | Professional Issues |
Total: 6 Credit Hours | ||
Year 3 Fall Semester Required Courses (8 weeks didactic/8 weeks clinical): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 705 | 2 | Practice Management |
PHYT 710 | 3 | PT Management of Complex Patients |
PHYT 720 | 1 | Scholarly Project IV |
PHYT 762 | 2 | Trauma Rehab |
PHYT 789 | 4 | Clinical Internship I |
** Total: 12 Credit Hours | ||
Year 3 Spring Semester Required Courses (8 weeks clinical/8 weeks specialized internship): | ||
Course | Credit Hours | Course Name |
PHYT 790 | 4 | Clinical Internship II |
PHYT 799 | 4 | Specialty Internship |
Total: 8 Credit Hours | ||
Total of 92 Credit Hours for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. |
Doctorate in Physical Therapy/Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science
There is a significant demand for physical therapists who have attained the additional doctor of philosophy degree to serve as core faculty in academic positions to educate DPT students and to serve as physical therapists with clinical expertise and research experience to expand the knowledge base of the profession.
Admission to the DPT/Ph.D. program is a two-step process. The first step is to be admitted to the DPT program. Students interested in being considered for the Ph.D. in exercise science degree program in the department of kinesiology will then apply to that program in the second semester of the first year of the DPT program. This process will follow the established procedures for application to the Ph.D. program. The application must identify a faculty member in the physical therapy department as a sponsor who will, if the student is admitted, serve on the student's doctoral committee. If selected for admission, the student will be officially admitted to the Ph.D. program at the beginning of the second year in the DPT Program. Students may apply up to 18 credits of their DPT program for credit in the Ph.D. program.
Department of Social Work
Master of Social Work
The graduate program in social work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The master of social work degree has an advanced generalist perspective, preparing students to create change at all system levels, from individuals to communities. Students may select a concentration in either mental health or in child and family services.
An advanced standing program exists for students with a baccalaureate social work degree from an undergraduate social work program accredited by CSWE who meet specific criteria. Students with related degrees will not be admitted under advanced standing status but are eligible for admission for the full 60-credit-hour program.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission criteria established by the College of Graduate Studies at The University of Toledo, the applicant to the MSW program must have completed undergraduate course work in the following areas: statistics, human biology, political science, sociology, economics and psychology.
In addition to three letters of recommendation the applicant must submit a personal statement that speaks to her/his commitment to social and economic justice as well as the applicant's professional goals over the next 10 years. Since the program is not designed to prepare graduates for work in private practice, an applicant indicating that private practice is his/her professional goal will be advised to consider other programs, such as counselor education at UT that will be better suited to meet this goal.
The personal statement and references from both employers and prior faculty members will be evaluated for a �fit� with the social work profession and our program's focus on social and economic justice. Applicants must convey their adherence to the values and ethics of the profession. Applicants with no evidence of the above will not be admitted to the program.
The Council on Social Work Education does not permit programs to provide course credit for work experience. It is our hope that each class admitted would have a mixture of students who have experience as well as those without extensive professional experience. However, this will not be a condition of admission.
We encourage diversity among the students accepted to the program. This includes diversity of gender, age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability and experience in the profession, etc. Prospective applicants are urged to review information on the department web site at http://www.utoledo.edu/hshs/socialwork/.
Advanced Standing Program
In addition to the admission criteria established by the College of Graduate Studies at The University of Toledo, the applicant applying for regular admission to the advanced standing program must meet the following requirements: hold a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSW-accredited social work program, have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 in the social work major. Additionally, the personal statement and references will be evaluated on the same basis as listed under the MSW Program.
Degree Requirements for the Master in Social Work
The complete MSW Program requires 60 semester hours for graduation that is consistent with MSW programs across the country. Foundation course work is offered in the first year of the program and advanced course work in the second year.
Students must enroll in 16 credit hours of field education to obtain the required 900 hours required by CSWE. Six of these hours are taken during the foundation year and ten at the advanced year. While every effort is made to accommodate students with full-time jobs, applicants to the program must be aware that field placements primarily take place during business hours. We are unable to guarantee a night or weekend field placement.
Students who are awarded advanced standing complete 33 credit hours to obtain the MSW degree. The advanced standing program focuses on the advanced generalist courses and field placements. Courses at the 6000 level are required for the advanced stranding program.
Required Core Courses | ||
SOCW | 5010 | Social Work Research and Analysis |
SOCW | 5110 | Social Work Practice I |
SOCW | 5120 | Social Work Practice II |
SOCW | 5130 | Social Work Practice III |
SOCW | 5210 | Micro Social Work Perspectives on Human Behavior in the Social Environment |
SOCW | 5220 | Macro Social Work Perspectives on Human Behavior in the Social Environment |
SOCW | 5330 | Policy Issues and Analysis in Social Work |
SOCW | 5990 | Foundation Social Work Field Lab |
SOCW | 5910 | Foundation Social Work Field Placement |
SOCW | 6110 | Advanced Generalist Practice I |
SOCW | 6120 | Advanced Generalist Practice II |
SOCW | 6130 | Advanced Generalist Practice III |
SOCW | 6140 | Advanced Social Work Assessment |
SOCW | 6900 | Advanced Social Work Field Experience I |
SOCW | 6910 | Advanced Social Work Field Experience II |
Concentration Courses (8 hours) | ||
Child and Family Services Concentration | ||
SOCW | 6410 | Child and Family Social Work Practice |
SOCW | 6430 | Social Work Policy Issues: Child and Family Services |
SOCW | 6460 | Social Work Journal Review Seminar I: Child and Family Services |
SOCW | 6470 | Social Work Journal Review Seminar II: Child and Family Services |
Mental Health Services Concentration | ||
SOCW | 6510 | Social Work Practice in Mental Health |
SOCW | 6530 | Social Work Policy Issues in Mental Health |
SOCW | 6560 | Social Work Journal Review Seminar I: Mental Health Practice |
SOCW | 6570 | Social Work Journal Review Seminar II: Mental Health Practice |
Advanced Research Elective (3 hours) | ||
SOCW | 6030 | Research Methods for Macro Social Work Practice |
SOCW | 6040 | Research Methods for Micro Social Work Practice |
Total: 60 semester hours | Advanced Standing: 33 semester hours |
Department of Legal Specialities
The Elder Law Certificate is an online graduate certificate consisting of 15 credit hours. Students are admitted for the summer semester and must complete an application by April 1st. A minimum of 3.0 undergraduate grade point average is required as well as two letter of recommendation.
The program of study consists course offered in summer and fall semesters.
LGL | 6100 | Legal Issues for the Elderly |
LGL | 6200 | Elder Health Law and Ethical Issues |
LGL | 6980 | Guide Study in Elder Law Topics |
GERO | 540 | Health and Aging |
GERO | 541 | Issues in Contemporary Gerontological Practice |