Prerequisite(s): RADS 5013 and an undergraduate research or statistics course.
This course explores quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs and statistical analyses appropriate in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.
RADS 5023 - Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Radiologic Sciences
3 (3-0)
This course presents legal and regulatory issues facing the healthcare industry and higher education with an emphasis in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.
RADS 5033 - Leadership for Change in Radiologic Sciences
3 (3-0)
This course provides application of various historical and contemporary theories of leadership and change within administration, education, and advanced clinical practice in radiologic sciences and medical imaging.
This course requires intensive clinical thinking involving patient care, assessment, management, and education. Students acquire skills in conducting patient interviews, performing physical assessments, and analyzing and interpreting physiological data.
RADS 5103 - Management Techniques for Radiologic Sciences Administrators
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5013 and RADS 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator.
This course examines the administrative role in radiologic sciences and medical imaging within healthcare settings. Topics include personnel management, risk management, evaluation methods, policies and procedures, and hiring practices.
RADS 5124 - Financial Management in Radiologic Sciences Administration
4 (4-0)
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5013 and RADS 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator.
This course explores financial management and fiscal information related to radiologic sciences and medical imaging within healthcare organizations. Topics include budgeting, marketing, cost analysis, cost finding, rate setting, and cost containment.
This course introduces students to the role of the radiologist assistant in clinical practice. This course prepares the radiologist assistant to understand and apply appropriate clinical medical imaging clinical pathways, advanced modalities, and performance improvement. This course focuses on advanced radiologic procedures, sterile technique, fluoroscopic operation and radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical safety, and ultrasound operation.
(Formerly: This course presents medical imaging of the chest.)
This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the thorax and breast. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.
(Formerly: This clinical course focuses on chest imaging procedures.)
RADS 5204 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Radiologic Sciences Education
4 (4-0)
Formerly: Curriculum Development in Radiologic Education
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5013 and RADS 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator.
This course examines curriculum design, instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and assessment procedures specific to radiologic sciences and medical imaging education.
RADS 5223 - Administration of Radiologic Sciences Educational Programs
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): RADS 5013 and RADS 5023 or consent of Graduate Coordinator.
This course explores preparation, administration, and evaluation of radiologic sciences and medical imaging programs. Topics include recruitment and retention of students, accreditation, financial management, personnel management, public relations, and educational policy.
This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.
(Formerly: This clinical course focuses on gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems and noncontrast abdominal imaging procedures.)
This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.
(Formerly: This clinical course focuses on musculoskeletal imaging procedures.)
This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the urinary and reproductive systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.
(Formerly: This clinical course focuses on invasive imaging procedures.)
This course presents pharmaceuticals common to medical imaging patients and addresses indications, contraindications, intended uses, and effects on physiology. It also explores appropriate documentation, including patient assessment and monitoring during medical imaging procedures involving pharmacologic agents.
This clinical course will focus on imaging procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the vascular, lymphatic, and neurologic systems. In addition to scheduled in-class activities, the students observe and participate in radiographic procedures and imaging under the direct supervision of radiologist preceptors for at least twenty-four (24) clinical hours per week.
(Formerly: This clinical course focuses on all imaging procedures with specific attention to advanced modalities and clinical pathways.)
This course provides opportunities to develop skills in information literacy, including critical analyses of published research. Students develop a substantial scholarly research paper that demonstrates graduate-level writing. Students must register for this course each semester until the scholarly paper is satisfactorily completed.
This course requires the completion and approval of a graduate-level thesis. Students must register for this course each semester until the thesis is satisfactorily completed and approved.
READ 6903 - Independent Graduate Study in Reading Education
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate advisor is required.
Designed to offer the advanced student an opportunity to select a special area of interest in Reading Education for intensive research. May be repeated once for credit.
SPED 5103 - Survey of Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities
3 (3-0)
A study of the characteristic symptoms of dyslexia, implications of the disorder, diagnosis, and multisensory and discovery language remediation techniques using the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia intervention program.
SPED 5113 - Promoting Early Language Development of the Dyslexic Student/Practicum Experience
3 (3-3)
An introduction to teaching beginning reading, spelling, and handwriting focused on the TSRHC “Take Flight” approach to teaching basic language skills. Teachers plan, present, and evaluate instructional sequences for students with dyslexia.
Continuation of training in the TSRHC “Take Flight” based techniques taught in EDUC 5113. Includes a systematic exploration of the articulation of phonemes, fluency, testing procedures, and data collection to evaluate student growth and effectiveness of instructional approach.
SPED 5133 - Morphological and Syntactical Awareness for the Dyslexic Student/Practicum Experience
3 (3-3)
Focuses on provision of comprehensive instruction, including decoding, encoding, written expression, reading comprehension, fluency, and study skills using collection to evaluate student growth and effectiveness of instructional approach.
Philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education. Introduction to roles and responsibilities of the special educator, and legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Theoretical perspectives related to the nature and needs of persons with disabilities; involvement in disability advocacy.
Explicit, sequential, research-supported reading instruction for students with reading disabilities; focus on students with dyslexia and other reading-related learning disabilities.
SPED 6013 - Teaching Strategies for Affective Disorders
3 (3-0)
Planning effective programming using data-based decision-making, Positive Behavioral Supports, technology, and evidence-based practices. Includes nature and needs of students with emotional/behavioral disorders, and legal issues related to the education of such students.
Strategies for promoting the development of infants and young children with disabilities, using child and family-focused interventions. Emphasis on language development.
SPED 6203 - Special Education Law for Non-Texas Certification Majors
3 (3-0)
Historical foundations of special education law, federal and state regulations, and case law related to special education; includes assessment-related law. This course may not be used for Texas educational diagnostic certification.
SPED 6213 - Individualized Assessment I for Non-Texas Certification Majors
3 (3-0)
Demonstration of competency in administration, scoring, reporting, and interpreting cognitive assessment data. This course may not be used for Texas educational diagnostic certification.
SPED 6223 - Individualizedd Assessment II for Non-Texas Certification Majors
3 (3-0)
Demonstration of competency in administration, scoring, reporting, and interpreting achievement tests. Includes curriculum-based measurement and progress monitoring. Extensive fieldwork required. This course may not be used for Texas educational diagnostic certification.
SPED 6263 - Vocational, Motor Skills and Assistive Technology Assessment for Non-Texas Certification Majors
3 (3-0)
Demonstration of competence in administration, scoring, and interpreting vocational, motor skills, and assistive technology assessments, and knowing when referrals are appropriate. This course may not be used for Texas educational diagnostic certification.
SPED 6273 - Foundations of Special Education Leadership for Non-Texas Certification Majors
3 (3-0)
Provides a foundation for candidates who are going to assume leadership positions in the field of special education, with an emphasis on organization and structure of special education programs, policy analysis, and the role of the special education administrator. Includes current legal issues and trends and independent study in an area of interest. This course may not be used for Texas educational diagnostic certification.
SPED 6283 - Practicum in Special Education for Non-Texas Certification Majors
3 (0-6)
Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of special education and consent of instructor.
Field experience (90 hours) in a special education setting specific to the candidate’s career goals. May be repeated for credit. This course may not be used for Texas educational diagnostic certification.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of SPED 6613 Individualized Diagnostic Assessment I.
(Formerly: Consent of instructor.)
Demonstration of competency in administration, scoring, reporting, and interpreting achievement tests. Includes curriculum-based measurement and progress monitoring. Extensive fieldwork required.
SPED 6633 - Vocational, Motor Skills, and Assistive Technology Assessment
3 (2-2)
Demonstration of competence in administration, scoring, and interpreting vocational, motor skills, and assistive technology assessments, and knowing when referrals are appropriate.
SPED 6903 - Independent Graduate Study in Special Education
3 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate advisor is required.
Designed to offer the advanced student an opportunity to select a specific area of interest in Special Education for intensive research. May be repeated once for credit.
Historical foundations of special education law, federal and state regulations, and case law related to special education; includes assessment-related law.
SPED 6963 - Foundations of Ethics and Practice Standards
3 (3-0)
(Formerly: Foundations of Special Education Leadership)
Provides a foundation for candidates who are going to assume leadership positions in the field of special education, with an emphasis on organization and structure of special education programs, policy analysis, and the role of the special education administrator. Includes current legal issues and trends and independent study in an area of interest.
An introduction to reading, evaluating, conducting, and writing research in the sport management field. A study of the basic methodological approaches to research, writing a literature review, and the basic statistical techniques common in sport management research.
In-depth study of current issues regarding diversity and inclusion in sport organizations, including theoretical concepts, forms of bias and discrimination, and interpersonal and organizational inclusiveness.
This course prepares students to design, implement and evaluate workplace wellness programs with solutions. Students will create a results-oriented wellness program that is designed to promote health within the organization and establish a lasting workplace wellness culture by using established best practices such as wellness teams, staff engagement, collection of data, and implementation of appropriate activities and interventions. There is a cost associated with the course that includes course materials, access to the website, and Wellness Council of America certification (WELCOA Seven Benchmarks Certification).
SPAD 6023 - Graduate Project in Sport Administration
3 (3-0)
Practical application of philosophical constructs, skills, and best practices associated with the administration of sport, recreation, and leisure services leading to the completion of a formal written research-supported project or paper.
SPAD 6053 - Graduate Practicum in Sport Administration
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 9 hours of SPAD coursework and be fully admitted to the Sport Administration program.
Designed to offer students an opportunity to work with professionals in the field through practical application of acquired knowledge, skills, and best practices associated with sport management. Students are required to complete 220 contact hours. May be repeated for credit with approval of the instructor and graduate advisor.
SPAD 6903 - Independent Graduate Study in Sport Administration
3 (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate advisor.
Designed to offer the advanced student an opportunity to select a special area of interest in Sport Administration for intensive research. An acceptable research project is required. May be repeated once for credit.
SPAD 6953 - Special Graduate Topics in Sport Administration
3 (3-0)
A critical analysis of a current sport-related topic. A research paper on the topic is required. May be repeated for credit with approval of graduate advisor.