Human Sciences Courses | 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog | SIU

(Same as ANS 515) Energy and protein utilization including digestion, absorption, and metabolism as related to mammalian physiology. Prerequisite: course in organic chemistry.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as ANS 516) Basic and applied principles of mineral and vitamin metabolism. Emphasis on metabolic functions, reaction mechanisms and interrelationships. Prerequisite: course in organic chemistry.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines effective nutrition communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences, including the general public, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the media. Students will conduct needs assessments and learn to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accessible messages. The course emphasizes the development of persuasive health campaigns, ethical communication, cultural competency, and evidence-based messaging across various formats?digital media, public speaking, and written communication. Through hands-on assignments and guest lectures, students will gain practical experience in crafting and delivering impactful nutrition messages.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to community and public health nutrition focusing on the health of communities and nations, the most significant public health nutrition programs, nutrition surveillance systems and interventions, practices and processes of local and global food markets, global food systems and legislative and regulatory policies. The course will be structured upon the use of a socioecological framework, examining multiple levels of influence on dietary intake, food choices and related health incomes.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Human Sciences-Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetics Internship concentration and is part of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited curriculum. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and application of medical nutrition therapy for complex clinical conditions. Students will integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, metabolism, pharmacology, and evidenced based nutrition interventions to design and implement individualized nutrition care plans. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and application of the nutrition care process (NCP) in diverse healthcare settings. Enrollment is restricted to majors of by consent of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 4

Designed to provide 480-560 hours of practicum experience in clinical nutrition/medical nutrition therapy and to fulfill competencies set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND?). This course is intended for students completing the Master of Science in Human Sciences in the Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetic Internship concentration. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 5

Designed to provide approximately 250 hours of practicum experience in food service management and to fulfill competencies set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND?). This course is intended for students completing the Master of Science in Human Sciences in the Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetic Internship concentration. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 5

Designed to provide 400-480 hours of practicum experience in community nutrition and to fulfill competencies set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND?). This course is intended for students completing the Master of Science in Human Sciences in the Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietetic Internship concentration. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 5

This course is designed to discuss current topics, literature, and research in nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition programs, and other related topics. Nutrition Seminar is a communication-based course that focuses on enhancing professional oral presentation skills.

Credit Hours: 1

This course addresses the nature and scope of major nutrition issues, emphasizing the global perspective of the health, food, and nutritional status of various cultures and nutritional aspects of specific infectious and chronic diseases. The course will also study the correlation between health disparities and the availability and accessibility of the food system. The Legislative and regulatory food system policies, using current and emerging issues in global and public health nutrition, will also be discussed. Course restricted to graduate students, and 3rd Year and 4th Year undergraduates.

Credit Hours: 3

Individual readings in food and nutrition under graduate faculty guidance. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

This course will provide nutrition experiential learning by providing hands-on and simulated experiences. This course will provide the students the ability to practice approaches and interventions as a part of interdisciplinary care to create integrated care plans. Restricted to Food and Nutrition majors or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Research interest in animals unique to certain regions of the world is a growing field to graduate students interested in world sustainable agricultural practices. This class is designed for students interested in taking research based information and skills from Southern Illinois University and applying it to projects with animals native to certain regions of the world to improve productivity and sustainability. This course provides graduate students interested in global and sustainable research the opportunity to conduct their research and training on regional animals not traditionally found in North America (eg. camels, water buffalo, kangaroo,... etc).

Credit Hours: 1-3

Investigation of a problem in food and nutrition under the supervision of an approved graduate faculty member. Graded S/U only.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Credit is given for a Master's thesis when it is accepted and approved by the thesis committee. Graded S/U only.

Credit Hours: 1-6

For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis, or research paper. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only.

Credit Hours: 1

Study of research methods and critical analysis of research literature specifically applied to the areas of sport exercise and motor performance. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to broad concepts and issues regarding the management of health clubs, corporate fitness programs; and various components of amateur and professional sport organizations. Students will investigate foundational aspects of sport and fitness management, examine requirements for operating successful programs, and gain insight into various career opportunities.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will familiarize students with the theory and techniques of interview research and demonstrate the application of this research method to practice. Students will engage in a group interview project focusing on a selected issue and an individual project utilizing interview research in their specialty area. No prerequisites required.

Credit Hours: 3

Making a systematic analysis of problems and issues encountered in the conduct of kinesiology. Selection of a problem or issue that is a concern to Kinesiology and suggestion of solutions.

Credit Hours: 2

This course presents the theoretical and empirical foundations of sport psychology. Operating from a conceptual rather than an applied framework, this class develops an understanding of social psychological phenomena and processes related to participation in sport and physical activity (e.g., personality, anxiety, arousal, achievement motivation, social facilitation, aggression, pro-social behavior, group dynamics).

Credit Hours: 3

Students may concentrate on different topics each semester dependent upon both the interests of the students and the expertise of the graduate faculty. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a presentation/discussion style course in which students will examine and discuss the principles of exercise testing and prescription for individuals from a wide variety of disease/disability backgrounds. Discussion will include issues of caution/contradiction for various forms of exercise, the role of exercise as a therapeutic modality and exercise as a means of preventive medicine. Prerequisite: KIN 420.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with an examination of fundamental theories and practices related to behavior of individual and groups in sport organizations. The focus will be on the practical application of the theories to the actions of sport and physical activity managers. Special emphasis will be on: ethics in organizations, leadership, managerial decision making, motivation, organizational commitment, and managing a diverse work force.

Credit Hours: 3

Designed to present a broad view of the role, structure and governance of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics programs. This course will enable students to develop and comprehend current knowledge, theories and practices in athletic management which operate within a framework of state and national governance policies and rules.

Credit Hours: 3

In-depth study of the development of gross motor skills from infancy through adolescence, the biological and environmental variables that affect motor development, and individual differences in attaining motor proficiency. In addition, selected current issues in motor development will be examined. No prerequisite.

Credit Hours: 3

Biomechanical concepts will be reviewed, as well as discussion concerning tissue mechanics, and the integration of the neural control of movement. Importance will be placed on application of mechanical principles when analyzing basic human movements. Includes completion of a topical research paper. Prerequisite: KIN 321 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

Methods of data collecting and analyzing the biomechanics of human motion under normal and pathological conditions are covered. Students complete a biomechanical study for a one segment motion.

Credit Hours: 3

This course presents the theoretical and empirical foundations of sport sociology. It is a survey course designed to introduce you to a variety of topics concerned with sociological aspects of sport and physical activity. A research-based approach is used to explore the relationship of sport to various social institutions, as well as the role of social processes in sport and physical activity contexts.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines current research and practice in applied sport psychology. Emphasis will be placed on moving from theory into practice on sport-specific individual differences, motivational approaches, and interventions.

Credit Hours: 3

Physical dimensions of the human body as they influence motor performance and are modified by protracted physical exercise. Prerequisite: KIN 420 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the principles and states of planning to manage an Athletic and Kinesiology facility. Basic principles of design, construction, maintenance and how to manage facilities based upon program characteristics.

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores theory and research related to the psychological aspects of injury and injury rehabilitation. The focus is on theory and application. This course explores assessment and intervention approaches relevant for different levels of athletic training, sports medicine and sport psychology professionals.

Credit Hours: 3

The primary goal of KIN 519 is to give students the necessary tools to successfully prescribe safe and effective exercise programs for cancer survivors and caregivers as a staff member for the Strong Survivors Exercise and Nutrition Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers.

Credit Hours: 2

Metabolic principles pertinent to human physical performance with emphasis on sport, exercise and occupational activity analysis. A detailed study of oxygen utilization, oxygen debt, mechanisms of oxygen transport as they relate to physiological homeostasis in localized and total body motor activity. Emphasis on the laboratory study of aerobic and anaerobic performance. Prerequisite: KIN 420 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 3

KIN 521 is designed to explain the neural, physiological, and mechanical basis of skeletal muscle action and help the student understand the biological basis of strength and power. The mechanisms of muscle adaptation to resistance and aerobic training will also be examined.

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers laboratory and field tests used to assess physical fitness components and focuses on the principles of exercise prescription. The prescription of exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and increase as well as decrease body weight.

Credit Hours: 3

The primary goal of this class is to acquaint students with the knowledge, understanding, and value of the relationship of metabolic factors, temperature regulation, and fatigue to physical exercise as it relates to performance in a variety of performance situations (everyday activities, recreational sport, elite athletics, extreme environments, etc.)

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide a theory and research foundation for understanding motor skill acquisition and factors that influence the learning of motor skills. This foundation is important to develop research that will increase understanding of motor skill learning, and to design effective practice conditions that enhance learning. Various topics related to the cognitive and motor processes influencing motor skill learning will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to familiarize the learner with the effects of aging on the different physiological functions in humans. A basic knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems is necessary. The course will investigate the effects of exercise on the aging process. The course will also introduce fitness assessment and exercise prescription of aging as well as some of the chronic diseases associated with aging, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus and arthritis.

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the theory and research related to the psychological and social aspects of exercise and how exercise may impact the individual's psychological health and behavior. The focus is on theory and application. It covers theories and models of exercise behavior, psychosocial outcomes of exercise, social factors in exercise behavior, and physical activity interventions.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides the theoretical foundation of promotions specific to the sport industry. It will include professional applications to profit and non-profit sport organizations.

Credit Hours: 3

The internship is a culminating experience directly related to the student's intended employment or area of interest. It will, therefore, normally be taken after the predominance of course work is completed. The internship may be completed in any appropriate setting as judged by the faculty associated with the area of sport management. All conditions of placement, conduct and evaluation of the internship will be under the jurisdiction of the appropriate faculty. Graded S/U only. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-6

(Same as WGSS 560) This course explores psychological and sociological dimensions underlying the concept of gender and critically examines how gender relates to sport and physical activity. Students will be introduced to non-traditional as well as traditional research that addresses the issue of gender in various physical activity contexts.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an in-depth examination of the legal and ethical frameworks that govern various sectors within the sport industry. Students will explore foundational theories of law and ethics and analyze their impact on key aspects of the field, including sport and fitness activities, participants, and the relationships between employees and employers within sport organizations. Emphasis will be placed on developing students? ability to conduct legal and ethical research and apply these principles to real-world scenarios. Special attention will be given to decision-making processes in complex and ethically challenging situations.

Credit Hours: 3

The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and strategies related to the financial aspects of sport organizations, which consist of professional sport franchises, college athletic departments, community recreation programs, etc. The focus will be on the many conventional and innovative revenue acquisition methods applicable to sport oriented organizations. In addition to the basic accounting concepts and budgeting techniques, this course will address current topics in the field of sport financing, including: tax support, municipal and corporate bonds, economic impact analysis, fundraising, licensing, ticket sales, concessions, and corporate sponsorships.

Credit Hours: 3

Supervised readings in selected subjects. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Plan, conduct, and report assigned research studies. Masters students may take up to three credit hours. Doctoral students must enroll for a minimum of six credit hours. Graded S/U only. Prerequisite: KIN 500 or equivalent. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 2-8

Graded S/U. Prerequisite: KIN 500 or equivalent.

Credit Hours: 1-6

For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis, or research paper. he student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only.

Credit Hours: 1

Must be a Postdoctoral Fellow. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted.

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of public health. History and ongoing evolution of public health services and delivery systems in the U.S., essentials of public health practice, and federal, state, and local public health functions are considered. Emerging health problems, changing population dynamics, and global health context will be examined.

Credit Hours: 3

This course assists students in developing skills and identifying opportunities for communicating public health messages through the preparation of technical papers for public health, other health science-related, area-specific, and cross-disciplinary journals, as well as communicating other professional and lay publications. Additional skills relate to the development of press releases, letters to the editor, preparation of posters, development of oral presentations for diverse audiences, estimating readability of written materials, assessing health literacy, preparing pamphlets and other written materials, designing messages for distribution by mass media, including but not limited to social media and social marketing.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce Master of Public Health (MPH) students to public health resource identification and utilization to understand and engage in public health fieldwork and service. MPH students will develop a professional portfolio to build upon through the tenure of the program.

Credit Hours: 1

This course provides an overview of the core principles in Public Health Leadership. Major theories and concepts in leadership and methods for applying these to public health will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 2

Provides detailed information on dimensions of sexuality; characteristics of healthy sexuality; anatomy and physiology; gender roles; relationships; sexually transmitted infections/diseases; contraceptive issues and concerns; sexual victimizations; and sexuality through the life cycle.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will present theories/models for health promotion program planning and implementation in community/public health settings. Steps to program planning, including: logic models, needs assessment, community organizing, evaluation/assessment, and social marketing will be addressed.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to biostatistics; examination of theories of population projections; collection, organization, interpretation, summarization, and evaluation of data relative to public health happenings with emphasis on graphic presentation.

Credit Hours: 3

The application of technology to engage communities and individuals in behavioral and environmental change processes. The course will focus on the use of technology to describe the magnitude of health problems and their sources; analyze risk factors; identify community strengths from which strategies may be defined and tools created to intervene, prevent problems, and promote health and well-being; and continuously evaluate, refine, and implement what works. Prerequisite: PH 513 with a grade of B or better or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to expand the conceptual framework for health education research, practice, and professional development by examining contemporary issues in health and related fields. It includes reading, analyzing, interacting, and reflecting about selected critical issues and future concerns as they relate to the health education profession as well as individual, community, and societal health-related needs.

Credit Hours: 3

An area of study to be determined by students in consultation with the health education faculty that goes beyond the current health education course offerings. 1-3 credits; may be repeated twice for maximum of 6 hours. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Examines health-related motivation and behavior through the study of relevant psychological, sociological, and educational theory and research. Emphasis is on application of behavioral and behavior-change theories and constructs in designing effective health education and promotion programs.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to research and evaluation. Includes survey and analyses of health testing and research/evaluation procedures, uses and limitations of knowledge and attitude tests, behavioral inventories, checklists, questionnaires, interviews, and other techniques.

Credit Hours: 3

A study of unique problems related to traffic safety and a review and evaluation of contemporary studies. Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of key administrative issues in public health, including building and sustaining a public health workforce, disease control and prevention, emergency preparedness, legal issues, and financial considerations. Attention will be given to the application of management concepts and principles related to public health organizations at the national, state, and local levels.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will provide a broad overview of quantitative research in public health, including research designs, research questions, assumptions, limitations, data collection methods, sampling, instrument development, and data analysis and interpretation. Discussion of health-related theories/models and ethical considerations will be integrated throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 4

Considers national, state and local factors influencing professional preparation, accreditation and certification processes. Emphasis upon influences of official and non-official agencies. Historical perspective, the present status, and future directions of the profession.

Credit Hours: 3

The course deals with a wide variety of health concerns of American women as consumers in the current health marketplace. Major categories of topics include health products, health services, and sources of health information of particular interest to women. Emphasis is also placed on current health related issues of women. The major purpose of the course is to provide a basis for informed decision-making by the female consumer.

Credit Hours: 3

Examination of current and continuing issues in the provision, administration, financing, and regulation of health care services. Prerequisite: PH 583 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Current problems, trends and research studies in traffic and safety education are reviewed, critiqued and evaluated. Restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Plan, conduct, and report on research pertaining to population health. Doctoral students in the Population Health program may take this course for up to 9 credit hours in a semester.

Credit Hours: 1-9

Course deals with highway safety legislation and other acts related to traffic safety. Application of safety management techniques, procedures and structure of federal and state agencies are emphasized. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

A different focal theme each year; e.g., technology and health education; coordinated school health programs; social marketing; mental health. Information, ideas and concepts are translated into teaching/learning materials and approaches; continuing opportunity for interaction between prospective and experienced health educators.

Credit Hours: 1-12

This course is designed to assist graduate teaching assistants to develop and improve skills necessary for performing their responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on teaching/learning processes; classroom strategies and skill development; responding to diverse student populations; communication across the curriculum; teaching outside the classroom; identifying campus and community resources, support services, media, and technologies; evaluation and assessment. Restricted to graduate teaching assistants. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines dynamics and trends in organization, financing, and delivery of health care in the United States. Specific current health policy issues and the political, social, and economic forces that affect them are analyzed. Practical implications for public health professionals will be considered.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to current health concerns in economically developing nations by examining socioeconomic, cultural, and political issues impacting health. Basic epidemiologic principles will be used to study disease and adverse health conditions in developing countries as well as understand and critique possible intervention strategies. Implications for health educators working in international settings will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will address core principles and concepts of environmental health disciplines, analyze environmental factors impacting human and ecological health, and explore environmental health tools through their application to current issues of concern to government agencies.

Credit Hours: 3

Students are assigned full-time to a safety agency or industry for experience in either safety or industrial health. Restricted to those specializing in safety industrial health. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 8

This course will present principles and practices related to the study, prevention and control of health-related conditions in the human population. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the principal concepts of epidemiology, including aspects of disease distribution, epidemiologic methods, risk assessment of disease and injury, descriptive and analytic epidemiologic methods and study designs, and application of epidemiologic data to the prevention and control of disease and injury. Format for the class will include lecture and small group seminars.

Credit Hours: 3

Advanced graduate students discuss individual health projects and present research problems. Each will present a dissertation prospectus. The course will cross two semesters. The first semester will require class attendance. The second will require attending dissertation prospectus and defense meetings and writing individual reports. Prerequisite: PH 533B.

Credit Hours: 2

Consideration is given to funding sources, proposal guidelines, procedures for support, budgetary requirements and evaluation procedures. Students examine different types of funded projects, develop a research proposal and analyze the art of grantsmanship and political action.

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 1-6

The purpose of the MPH Applied Practice Experience Seminar is to prepare students for their applied practice experience and for a future as a public health professional. This seminar serves as one of the prerequisites for enrolling in the MPH Applied Practical Experience (PH 599B). Through this semester, students will prepare the components of the applied practice experience learning agreement. This seminar provides students with useful skills needed to complete an applied practice experience and to work in a public health or community setting. Students will have a specific topic, project(s) and/or site in mind prior to taking this course, which is typically taken in the second semester of Year 1. Prerequisite: PH 507 with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 1

Master of Public Health (MPH) students will demonstrate competency attainment through applied practice experiences. All MPH students are required to complete a 240-hour experience with a community-based component. The Applied Practice Experience (APE) provides a practical experience in a public health setting where students apply skills and knowledge they gained during didactic courses to attain at least five competencies. Dual degree students have opportunities to integrate and apply their learning from both degree programs through applied practice experiences. Students meet the APE requirements by supporting the Program's mission and students' career goals, to the extent possible. Prerequisite: PH 599A with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 2

During the final semester(s) of study, students are required to complete an integrative learning experience (ILE) that demonstrates synthesis of foundational and program competencies. ILEs require two products: 1) a high-quality written product and 2) a presentation on the ILE. Prerequisite: PH 599B with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

Credit Hours: 1-16

For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis or research paper. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only.

Credit Hours: 1

This course is a discussion of current topics and literature in Population Health. Provides a forum for PhD students and faculty presentations and review of current research efforts. Encourages integration of content knowledge to prepare for careers in the field. Restricted to admission to PhD program in Population Health or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 1

Must be a Postdoctoral Fellow. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted.

Credit Hours: 1

This course explores the meaning of leisure, recreation, and play from a philosophical and psychological perspective. The historical and contemporary relationships among work, time, lifestyles and leisure are analyzed. In addition, the course attempts to develop students' viewpoints toward these topics in order that they formulate a philosophy of leisure. Required of all majors.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine administrative issues regarding personnel in leisure delivery systems. Topics include: leadership theory, selection and training, legislation, collective bargaining, motivation, performance appraisal, power and gender.

Credit Hours: 3

An integrative view of revenue production for leisure service organizations. Numerous practices of generating income, such as fees and charges, facility rental, bonds, investments and public/private cooperative development will be examined in relationship to their ability to aid an organization in achieving its stated objectives.

Credit Hours: 3

An examination of the critical functions of a manager in public and private leisure service organizations. Particular topics include goal and policy development, ethics, risk management, fiscal management and facility operations. Special attention is given to the leisure service managers role in marketing recreation.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an examination of current issues, trends and professional concerns in the recreation industry. Topics include: professional issues, programming trends, legislative issues, and other topics.

Credit Hours: 3

This is an experiential course designed to help students interested in conservation education understand and apply experiential education teaching principles for both inside and outside the classroom. Students will practice facilitation of environmental education curriculum and evaluate current environmental education programs. This course is suitable for students interested in the fields of natural resources, agriculture, recreation and education. Requires field trips. Course fee: $40.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces foundational concepts of recreation therapy practice with an emphasis on the professional skills necessary at the administrative and supervisory level. Specific focus areas will include recreational therapist education, practice, research, and a history of the profession.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides students with a broad overview of facilitation techniques utilized in recreation therapy. Facilitation techniques discussed include assistive technology, animal assisted services, land and water based outdoor recreation, sports, exercise, stress management, and creative arts for therapeutic application.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces recreational therapy interventions such as exercise, aquatic activities, sports, mind-body techniques, and outdoor recreation for individuals with physical disorders or functional limitations in physical domain areas. Students will learn how to design, plan, and implement evidenced-based RT programs.

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces recreational therapy interventions such as exercise, aquatic activities, sports, mind-body techniques, and outdoor recreation for individuals with mental health disorders or functional limitations in emotional, social, or cognitive domain areas. Students will learn how to design, plan, and implement evidenced-based RT programs.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an experiential approach in addressing the planning, logistics, and risk management needed to design, implement, and prepare outdoor adventure-based expeditions while managing actual risk, emotional risk and perceived risk through risk assessment, utilization of management and instructional resources, and development and execution of emergency protocols.

Credit Hours: 3

This field-based course provides practical experience in the leadership of outdoor adventure trips. Emphasis is on development of leadership through sound judgment, decision-making, and teaching in a backcountry environment on an extended expedition. Course fee up to $500 and field trip required.

Credit Hours: 3

This course offers an opportunity for students to utilize experiential and field-based leadership techniques. Students will be expected to lead undergraduates in a variety of outdoor recreation activities and skills. Emphasis is on evaluation and skills assessment in outdoor/backcountry environments. Field trips may be required. Instructor permission required.

Credit Hours: 1-6

Philosophy and principles underlying the growth and development of outdoor recreation opportunities are examined through environmental and economic impacts, current issues and historical trends. This course addresses various concepts and management techniques for leading effective recreation programs and conservation of land-based recreation resources.

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on research concepts and methods (quantitative and qualitative). Students will complete a critical analysis of significant research in recreation or therapeutic recreation, and will develop a tentative research proposal.

Credit Hours: 3

Management of recreation therapy programs in healthcare systems and other related human service areas. This course will cover a variety of issues such as This course focuses on effective professional management of the clinical process in recreation therapy programs in healthcare systems and other related human service areas. Students will gain knowledge and skills in management of recreational therapy staff, overseeing and evaluating quality recreational therapy programs, and developing overall leadership skills in the field.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a foundation in the administration of public and non-profit community recreation including municipal parks and recreation departments and park districts.

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on topics and trends in Campus Recreation and Wellness programs around the country with special focus on case studies and identifying best practices.

Credit Hours: 3

Major issues, trends, and business practices of commercial recreational businesses and tourism will be addressed.

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide students with advanced skills to assess client needs, design treatment plans, and complete documentation as professional recreational therapist. Students will learn how to complete assessments of clients in a variety of treatment settings, write client goals and objectives, develop treatment plans, and write discharge plans. This course covers the NCTRC exam content areas of Assessment, Process, and Documentation. This course is ONLINE.

Credit Hours: 3

Seminar in environmental issues and problems that affect outdoor recreation. Content includes history of the environmental movement in relation to outdoor recreation and specific problems affecting recreation on national parks, forest and wildlife refuges. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

A project is a culmination of the Master's degree. It can be either a practice-based service product or an applied research study that does not require a thesis format. Examples of projects may include grant proposals, program development, curriculum development, landscape design, manuals, visual productions, web page development, organizing special events or fund raising. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Readings in selected topics in leisure and recreation under staff supervision. Not more than three hours may count toward Master's degree. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 1-3

A course on professional development in the recreation industry. This course is a combination of academic assignments and experiential learning. Students will be under the joint supervision of the academic course instructor, and a recreation professional. For graduate credit only. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to professional development in recreational therapy. This course is required for eligibility to sit for the NCTRC exam. This course is a combination of academic assignments and experiential learning. It is supervised by a CTRS at the site AND at the academic institution. For graduate credit only. Prerequisite: majority of RT coursework completed; Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3

Selecting, investigating, and writing on a research topic under the personal supervision of a member of the department. Designed to help the student to develop ability to design, conduct, analyze and interpret research related to recreation and therapeutic recreation. Special approval needed from the department.

Credit Hours: 3

For those graduate students who have not finished their degree programs and who are in the process of working on their dissertation, thesis, or research paper. The student must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation research, or the minimum thesis, or research hours before being eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only.

Credit Hours: 1

A discussion of current topics and literature in Human Sciences. Provides a forum for student and faculty presentations and review of current research efforts. Encourages integration of content knowledge to prepare for careers in the field. Restricted to major or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 1

This course introduces students to the scientific principles of human nutrition from a biochemical and a physiological perspective. Students will attain knowledge of the function of nutrients in the body, the anatomy and physiology of digestion and absorption; the function of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients, as well as minerals; the relationship between foods, food substances, and diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.

Credit Hours: 3

Application of the nutrition care process to assess nutrition status, formulate nutrition diagnosis, create intervention strategies such as meal plans, foster counseling skills, and monitor health outcomes. Prerequisite: SHUS 520 with a grade of B or better.

Credit Hours: 3

Supervised independent work leading to the production of a professional development project that can be utilized in the student's professional career. The exact nature of the project is to be determined by the student and the respective graduate advisor. An additional graduate faculty member in the student's area of study also must approve the project before the student begins work. Graded S/U only. Special approval needed from the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3