Undergraduate Course Catalog 2008-2009
College of Health and Human Services
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Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMM)
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Chairperson: Stephen N. Calculator
Professor: Stephen N. Calculator
Associate Professor: Steven P. Bornstein, Frederick C. Lewis, Penelope E. Webster
Affiliate Associate Professor: Mark R. Windt
Assistant Professor: Michael Fraas
Clinical Associate Professor: Jeanne H. O'Sullivan, Ruth E. Peaper, Amy S. Plante
Clinical Assistant Professor: Sheryl Gottwald, Rae M. Sonnenmeier, Mary Jane Sullivan
Instructor: Timothy Bryant
Lecturer: Pamela E. Broido
Communication sciences and disorders is the profession devoted to helping people overcome disabilities of speech, language, or hearing. The study of communication sciences and disorders may begin in the freshman or sophomore year. Students learn about speech, language, and hearing disorders in the classroom and are involved in clinical observation in the on-campus Speech-Language-Hearing Center. Students are encouraged to take elective courses in linguistics, human development, learning theory, early childhood, health administration, special education, and various aspects of rehabilitation.
Students are advised to continue their professional education at colleges or universities offering graduate programs leading to a master’s degree and to subsequent certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Certified clinicians find employment opportunities in hospitals, schools, community speech and hearing clinics, and private practice.
The required courses in communication sciences and disorders which all students in the program must successfully complete are COMM 520, Survey of Communication Disorders; COMM 521, Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism; COMM 522, The Acquisition of Language; COMM 524, Clinical Phonetics; COMM 630, Organic Pathologies; COMM 631, Articulation and Language Disorders in Children; COMM 635, Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology; COMM 704, Basic Audiology; COMM 705, Introduction to Auditory Perception and Aural Rehabilitation; and COMM 777, Speech and Hearing Science. Students must also complete KIN 706, Neurology, and a course in statistics. Other elective courses are available.
Students must have a grade-point average of 2.75 at the end of their sophomore year to continue in the major. A 2.75 grade-point average is also required to transfer into the major. Students interested in this program should consult with the chairperson, Stephen N. Calculator.
Minor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies
The minor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies is intended to provide students with courses leading to specialized knowledge related to the fields of deafness and hearing loss. It will be of interest to students who intend to engage in teaching, counseling, rehabilitation, social work, and other professions in which contact with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may be expected. There may be some interest as well on the part of students majoring in TESOL and linguistics due to the bilingual aspect of part of the field study. (Individuals whose native language is American Sign Language (ASL) receive instruction in English as a second language.) Finally, it will be a good option for those students who wish to move on to graduate study in the fields of deaf education, rehabilitation counseling, speech-language pathology, and audiology.
Curriculum and Requirements
The minor in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies will require the following for a minimum of 20 credits:
1. COMM 575, Fundamentals of Hearing Loss
2. COMM 533, American Sign Language I
3. COMM 536, Introduction to Deaf Studies
4. Two electives from the list of electives, below:
COMM 522, Acquisition of Language*
COMM 537, Deaf Culture
COMM 704, Audiology*
COMM 705, Auditory Perception and Aural Rehabilitation*
COMM 734, American Sign Language III
COMM 735, American Sign Language IV
COMM 738, Linguistics of American Sign Language
COMM 779, Internship in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Studies (pending approval)
* required of CSD majors
Communication Sciences and Disorders majors may not use a course required of their major to fulfill both major and minor requirements.
Students in the minor must earn a grade of C- in each course in order to receive credit for the course in the minor. A maximum of 8 credits will be accepted in transfer.
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Family Studies (FS)
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Chairperson: Elizabeth M. Dolan
Associate Professor: Kristine M. Baber, Elizabeth M. Dolan, Barbara R. Frankel, Michael F. Kalinowski, Kerry Kazura, John W. Nimmo, Corinna Jenkins Tucker
Assistant Professor: Dora Wu Chen
Clinical Assistant Professor: Mark Moses
Extension Educators: Charlotte W. Cross, Suzann E. Knight
The department’s mission is to support the well-being of individuals and families through research, teaching, and service. Programs emphasize both theoretical and practical knowledge about lifespan development, the social and economic roles of families, child advocacy, teacher and parent education, and intervention programs that support families. The department is committed to acknowledging and supporting diversity, to providing an educational environment that stresses excellence and innovation, and to developing exemplary programs to serve both students and the larger community.
Students learn about families through integration of developmental, theoretical, and empirical information. The department offers a B.S. degree in family studies. Each student selects from one of the four specializations, each offering unique opportunities. Students prepare for positions in family service organizations, educational settings and programs, corporations, and government agencies. Each specialization has entry-level criteria and specific course requirements. All require close consultation with a faculty adviser. Any changes or updates are posted on our Web site.
The nursery/kindergarten teaching certification and the Certified Family Life Educator programs are highly structured and may have limited enrollment. Acceptance to these programs and to internships and practica is restricted to students demonstrating exceptional potential for working with children and families.
Major Requirements
Core courses required of each family studies major are: FS 525, Human Development and FS 545, Family Relations. A minimum of nine family studies courses is required, at least two of which must be at the 700 level. Twenty credits of supporting coursework are selected in consultation with the adviser. These courses must be 500 level or above and must include at least 12 credits in courses outside the department. Each specialization has required or recommended supporting courses. Some departmental specializations may specify general education courses because they enhance the plan of study. Family studies majors are required to complete an undergraduate statistics course.
Child Advocacy and Family Policy Specialization
This specialization focuses on analyzing and solving problems related to children and their families with a primary emphasis on unmet needs. The goal is for students to complete their degree with a detailed understanding of human development, family relations, educational and government initiatives and regulations, cultural differences, statistics, politics, and effective communication strategies. The specialization is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as advocates or policy generalists, or to pursue a graduate degree.
Department Requirements
FS 525, Human Development
FS 545, Family Relations
FS 553, Personal and Family Finance for Family Life Educators, or
FS 653, Family Economics
FS 623, Development Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood, or
FS 624, Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood
FS 641, Parenting Across the Lifespan, or
FS 743, Families, Schools and Community, or
FS 760, Family Programs and Policies
FS 746, Human Sexuality, or
FS 750, Contemporary Issues in Adolescent Development, or
FS 757, Race, Class, Gender and Families
FS 772, Child Advocacy
FS 773, International Perspectives on Families and Young Children
FS 794, Families and the Law
FS 712, 714, Internship
Supporting Courses
ENGL 503 or ENGL 502 or CMN 456, ANTH 516 or POLT 500 or POLT 502 or SW 525 or JS 401 SW 705 or PSYC 581, EDUC 500 or EDUC 507 or FS 635
Young Child Specialization/Nursery-Kindergarten Teaching Certification
This concentration is for those who have a broad interest in working with young children ranging in age from birth to age eight. This specialization has four major foci that include child development, teaching methodology and curriculum development, developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children, and home-school-community relations.
The nursery-kindergarten certification (N/K) is a highly competitive program within the young child specialization. Students who qualify and who are accepted into the program will participate in student teaching in their senior year. Applications to the N/K program are completed by students during the fall of the junior year.
Department Requirements
FS 525, Human Development*
FS 545, Family Relations*
FS 623, Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood*
FS 635, Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings*
FS 708-709, Advanced Child Development Internship*
FS 733, Supervising Programs for Young Children*
FS 734, Curriculum for Young Children*
FS 743, Families, Schools and Community*
FS 771, Observation and Assessment*
Students accepted into the certification program must also enroll in the following courses during their senior year:
FS 785, Seminar for Student Teachers*
FS 786, Seminar for Student Teachers*
FS 788, Student Teaching of Young Children*
Supporting Courses
EDUC 500* (may substitute FS 708 or FS 709); THDA 583* or 621; PSYC 581; KIN 600* or 675; MATH 601* ; FS 760, 772, 773, 794, 797 (Families in Poverty); EDUC 706*, 733, 734, 750, 751, 760*.
*These courses are required for nursery/kindergarten certification.
Family Support/Provisional Certification Family Life Education
This specialization is for students interested in working with children, adolescents, and adults either as individuals or as families. Students develop knowledge and skills to prepare them to provide family support, direct services, and family life education. This specialization prepares students to work in human service settings. Students may choose a plan of study leading to a provisional certification as a family life educator.
The National Council on Family Relations has approved the Department of Family Studies undergraduate program as meeting the standards and criteria required for the Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. Certified family life educators work in a variety of settings including social services, health services, child care, family support, youth programs, parent education, junior and senior high schools, and universities and colleges. The designation recognizes expertise in a broad range of issues that constitute family life education and increases credibility by validating the individual’s education and experience.
Department Courses
FS 525, Human Development*
FS 545, Family Relations*
FS 641, Parenting Across the Life Span*
FS 746, Human Sexuality*
FS 757, Race, Class and Gender*
FS 760, Family Programs and Policies*
FS 794, Families and the Law*
FS 553, Personal and Family Finance for Family Life Professionals*, or
FS 653, Family Economics*
FS 623, Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood, or
FS 624, Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood
FS 772, International Approaches to Child Advocacy, or
FS 773, International Perspectives on Children and Families
Students accepted into the CFLE Program must also take:
FS 782, Family Internship*
FS 792, Seminar for Family Interns*
Supporting Courses
Gerontology MinorResearch Methods course (e.g., PSYC 502)
NURS 535; PSYC 552, 582; SOC 525, 540, 675; SW 524, 525, 697A, 697B, 697C; CMN 530 or PSYC 762.
*These courses are required for the Certified Family Life Educator designation.
Individual and Family Development Specialization
This specialization is for students with a broad interest in working with families. This specialization provides knowledge about specific life stages of individuals within the context of family systems with a focus on system dynamics, diverse family systems, gender, and cultural differences. This plan of study is designed particularly for those expecting to attend graduate school and those who desire a general background in lifespan development and family dynamics.
Department Requirements
FS 525, Human Development
FS 545, Family Relations
FS 623, Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood
FS 624, Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood
FS 641, Parenting Across the Lifespan
FS 653, Family Economics
FS 746, Human Sexuality
FS 757, Race, Class and Gender
FS 794, Families and the Law
Supporting Courses
FS 760, Family Programs and Policies
FS 782, Family Internship
FS 792, Family Internship Seminar
Research Methods course (e.g., PSYC 502, Research Methods in Psychology)
PSYC 552, 581, 582
NURS 535
SOC 540
A foreign language
Work with the Institute on Disability
Family Internships
Internship students will apply knowledge gained from their academic studies in a supervised environment. The internship involves a commitment of fifteen hours per week for two semesters, plus a three-hour seminar every other week. Students apply for the internship during the spring semester of their junior year. Internship applicants must have completed 20 credits of departmental coursework prior to their senior year with a minimum overall grade-point average of 3.00 and a departmental grade-point average of 3.20 or higher. Internship requirements vary depending on specialization. Internship courses will count toward the 20 credits required in supporting courses.
Family Studies Minor
The department offers a minor to interested students in related majors. Minor requirements include FS 525, FS 545, and three additional courses chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser. Individual course grades must be C or above and the overall grade-point average for the 20 credits must be at least 2.00. Students desiring a minor in family studies are advised to consult with the departmental administrative manager as early as possible.
Child Life Minor
The interdisciplinary minor is offered by the Department of Family Studies and the Therapeutic Recreation Option in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy. Upon completion of course requirements, students will be able to sit for the Child Life Specialist exam. Family studies majors are required to take three core courses: RMP 502, FS 525, and FS 623. FS students will select two courses from the following: RMP 501, RMP 503, RMP 504, RMP 603, RMP 604. Students will complete an Internship which will entail a minimum of 480 hours of experience and be supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist. Family studies majors will be assigned a minor adviser from therapeutic recreation.
Adolescence Minor
The UNH Center on Adolescence, in conjunction with the Departments of Family Studies and Recreation Management and Policy, offers a minor in Adolescent and Youth Development. The minor is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills regarding adolescence and youth development. Required courses offer a foundation in theory, research, and practice for all minors. Students select three additional courses from a wide array of more specialized offerings from collaborating departments. In order that students may be assisted in developing a cohesive plan of study for their minor, a simple application profess will be used. Only students who have submitted an application, been accepted into the minor, and have completed the required coursework will be identified as having achieved a minor in Adolescent and Youth Development. Students will select two courses from: FS 624, Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood; FS 750, Contemporary Issues in Adolescent Development; RMP 668, Youth Culture and Programs. Students will select three electives from: EDUC 710c, Youth Organizations; EDUC 797, Seminar in Early Adolescent Development; EDUC 717, Growing Up Male in America; EDUC 735, Young Adult Literature; FS 797, Adolescent Males and Violence; KIN 565, Principles of Coaching; RMP 558, Program Supervision and Leadership; RMP 560, Recreational Sport Management; RMP 730, Camp Administration and Leadership; RMP 760, Community Sport Organizations: Administration and Development; SOC 525, Juvenile Crime and Delinquency; SOC 773, Sociology of Childhood; RMP 563 or FS 707, Practicum; EDUC 507, Mentoring Adolescents.
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Health Management and Policy (HMP)
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Chairperson: James B. Lewis
Professor: Cynthia M. Duncan, Jeffrey Colman Salloway, John W. Seavey, Lee F. Seidel
Associate Professor: Rosemary M. Caron, Marc D. Hiller, James B. Lewis
Assistant Professor: Leslie N.H. MacLeod, Robert J. McGrath
Research Assistant Professor: David J. Laflamme
Clinical Professor: Edgar J. Helms Jr.
Clinical Assistant Professor: Jason W. Stull
Undergraduates majoring in the health management and policy program are prepared to embark upon management careers in a wide range of health care delivery and financing organizations, public health, and health policy. Graduates work in many settings, including health care delivery systems, hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance and other managed care organizations, public health departments, community-based and home-health agencies, mental health facilities, regulatory bodies, consulting companies, and insurance companies.
The academic program is interdisciplinary, with undergraduates taking courses in many academic units of the University. Students gain a broad view of health and health care while developing analytical skills in health care management and policy. The department uses a computer laboratory that is integrated throughout the curriculum.
The department’s undergraduate program maintains full certification by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Students have the opportunity to become student members in the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Health Care Administrators, both of which are represented by student chapters at the University. There is also an organization for students interested in public health issues. The department curriculum is approved under the New England Regional Student Program.
Academic Program
Competencies are achieved through three components of the curriculum: University general education requirements, HMP collateral courses, and the HMP core courses including a field practicum. Students work closely with their assigned faculty advisers to develop a plan of study to achieve completion of each of these components. Upper division HMP courses are sequenced in a two year progression as described in departmental handouts to all majors. Students are expected to follow this sequence; any exceptions are made by petition. Late transfers may have to plan for an extra year. Several upper-division HMP elective courses are available.
University General Education Requirements:
Advisers assist students in selecting courses that satisfy certain program expectations and simultaneously meet University general education requirements.
HMP-Required Collateral Courses:
A basic understanding is expected in each of the following areas related to health management and policy: 1) microeconomics, 2) organizational behavior, and 3) statistics. HMP faculty advisers work with students to select the appropriate courses to fulfill these requirements. In general, students are advised to complete their collateral coursework prior to their junior year in the major. Program-approved courses in organizational behavior and U.S. Health Care Systems (HMP 401) must have been completed successfully before a student may begin junior-level studies in the major.
HMP Core Courses:
Each of the following courses must be completed by HMP majors prior to graduation.
Introductory courses include HMP 400, Introduction to Health Management and Policy; HMP 401, U.S. Health Care Systems; HMP 402, Health Management and Policy Critical Issues; HMP 501, Epidemiology and Community Medicine.
Upper-division courses include HMP 642, Health Economics; HMP 711, Health Systems Research I; HMP 712, Health Systems Research II; HMP 721, Managing Health Care Organizations; HMP 723, Health Planning; HMP 740, Health Care Financial Management; HMP 742, Strategic Management for Health Care Organizations or HMP 748, Health Policy Analysis; HMP 744, Ethical Issues in Health Management and Medicine; and HMP 746, Health Policy. Upper-division courses are not offered every semester and students progress through these courses in a sequential order.
Field Practicum:
A full-time practicum (or administrative internship) that integrates class work with a supervised managerial work experience constitutes an essential part of the academic program. It allows students to explore an area of special interest in depth. Courses comprising this component of the major include: HMP 621, Prepracticum Seminar; HMP 622, Field Practicum; and HMP 624, Post Practicum Seminar. The practicum is divided into three concurrent components: A. Field Practicum Organizational Analysis; B. Field Practicum Management Skills Development; and C. Field Practicum Project Analysis. Field practicum sites are selected by faculty with student involvement and are concentrated in central and northern New England. Given sufficient timing of student requests, efforts will be made to arrange practica at distant sites based on special needs.
HMP field practica currently occur during the summer between the junior and senior year within the curriculum. They begin in late May and end in late August and require a full-time commitment.
HMP Elective Courses:
Elective courses within the program may include: HMP 430, Alternative Medicine and Health; HMP 505, Public Health: History and Practice; HMP 569, Human Behavior and the Public Health; HMP 570, Social Marketing; HMP 730, Managed Care; HMP 750, Comparative Health Care Systems; and HMP 755, Long Term Care Management and Policy. In addition, seniors may have the opportunity to elect independent studies (HMP 796) through individual arrangements with HMP faculty. Majors are encouraged to enroll in one or more of these courses before graduation.
Academic Requirements:
HMP majors must obtain a minimum of a C- in all HMP core courses and must pass all HMP-required collateral courses. Majors must have an overall grade-point average of 2.50 by the end of the semester preceding their practicum. Students not maintaining an overall grade-point average of 2.50 are reevaluated by the faculty and may be counseled into another major at the University.
The faculty reviews student performances during the semester before the practicum to determine each student’s readiness. Students who do not successfully complete prerequisite courses may not be permitted to advance through subsequent courses in the major.
Applications for Major
Students interested in additional information or in applying for admission to the health management and policy major should contact the department’s director of undergraduate studies. Students seeking internal transfer into the major must complete an internal transfer application form. Efforts should be made to complete this process during the freshman year or early in the sophomore year to ensure sufficient time to complete all of the required collateral courses as well as those in the major in a timely manner.
Honors in Major
The department offers an honors in major program. To qualify, students must meet the department’s requirement of having an overall 3.20 grade-point average at UNH and a 3.30 grade-point average for required HMP courses taken by the end of the junior year. Honors in major students take honors courses during the last half of junior year and senior year as well as complete an honors project. Students work with a faculty member in the department in the development of the honors project. Students should contact the department’s honors in major adviser for further information.
Academic Minor in Health Management
The department offers an integrated minor in health management designed for students majoring in clinically oriented professional programs offered through other departments in the School of Health and Human Services. Students not enrolled in the school who wish to minor in health management may inquire about doing so by contacting the department’s director of undergraduate studies. Students accepted into the minor must complete: 1) three required courses (HMP 401, U.S. Health Care Systems; HMP 721, Managing Health Care Organizations; and HMP 710, Financial Management for Clinicians); 2) one HMP elective course (HMP 501, Epidemiology and Community Medicine; HMP 430, Alternative Medicine and Health; HMP 505, Public Health History and Practice; HMP 569, Human Behavior and the Public Health; HMP 642 Health Economics; HMP 744, Ethical Issues in Health Management and Medicine; or HMP 755, Long Term Care Management and Policy; HMP 746, Health Policy; and 3) one additional elective course from a list approved by the department. Students seeking to minor in health management must complete the application available in the department office and meet with the department’s director of undergraduate studies before commencing the minor.
The Department of Health Management and Policy also offers a minor in public health. Public health deals with the health of populations and focuses on health promotion and disease prevention as well as access to the medical system. Public health is interdisciplinary in nature and, therefore, the minor is composed of courses in the Department of Health Management and Policy as well as courses in other schools and colleges in the University.
Public Health Minor
The interdisciplinary public health minor is comprised of 20 credits. The minor will provide students with an introduction to many of the foundation areas of public health. It will provide students with a basic exposure to key concepts and skills in the five core disciplines of public health, as articulated by the Council on Education for Public Health. The core courses are biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, and social and behavioral sciences. All students will be required to complete four courses: HMP 401, US Health Care Systems; HMP 501, Epidemiology; HMP 505, Public Health: History & Practice; and HMP 569, Behavior and Public Health. The elective courses available to students include offerings from a variety of schools and departments at UNH.
The minor is open to any baccalaureate student at UNH. Students majoring in Health Management and Policy will not be able to receive credit toward the minor for courses taken to fulfill a requirement of the major.
Public Health Option
This option was approved in 2005 and provides students with the knowledge and skills for entry-level positions within the public health agencies/workforce. The public health field is emerging as a key area for the protection of population health. It provides students with an introduction to many of the foundation areas of public health and gives basic exposure to key concepts and skills in the five core disciplines of public health as articulated by the Council on Education for Public Health. The core courses are biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, and social and behavioral sciences.
In addition to the core courses, students will be required to take course work in two additional elective areas; one course from offerings in Public and Environmental Health and an additional elective from the offerings in either nutrition and public health or mechanisms of infectious and chronic disease in public health. The list of elective courses available is substantial and includes offerings from a variety of schools and departments at UNH. There are multiple traditional areas of public health practice: public health and the environment, nutrition and public health, behavior modification and infectious and chronic diseases.
The Public Health option at UNH is one of the few programs at the undergraduate level available nationally.
Required Courses
ECON 401 or 402, Micro or Macro economics
HMP 400, Exploring Health 2 cr.
HMP 401, US Health Care Systems
HHS 540 or equivalent in Statistics
HMP 402, Intro to HMP-Roles & Issues
HMP 501, Epidemiology
HMP 702, Quantitative and Research Methods in Epidemiology
HMP 505, History of Public Health
HMP 569, Public Health and Human Behavior
HMP 740, Health Care Financial Management
HMP 621, Pre-Practicum
HMP 712, Health Systems Research
HMP 642, Health Economics
HMP 723, Health Planning
HMP 622, Field Practicum (Summer session junior year)
HMP 624, Post Practicum 2 cr.
HMP 744, Ethical Issues
HMP 746, Health Policy
HMP 748, Health Policy Analysis
Total Credit Hours: 73
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International Affairs (dual major)
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Kinesiology (KIN)
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Chairperson: Michael A. Gass
Professor: Ronald V. Croce, Michael A. Gass, Stephen H. Hardy
Associate Professor: Heather Barber, Robert W. Kenefick, John P. Miller, Timothy J. Quinn, Erik E. Swartz, Neil B. Vroman, Steven C. Wright
Assistant Professor: Brent J. Bell, Karen E. Collins, Michelle A. Grenier, Dain LaRoche, Jayson O. Seaman
Clinical Associate Professor: Daniel R. Sedory
Clinical Assistant Professor: Laurie Gullion, Kenneth T. Hult, Allison MacKenzie, Pam McPhee, Virginia Logan Westmoreland
Instructor: Karen N. Henny
Senior Lecturer: Thomas W. Ashwell
Lecturer: Melissa Hayman
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to generate, transmit, and apply knowledge about the role of physical activity (including exercise, movement, outdoor adventure experiences, and sport) in the advancement of health in society. The department has several teaching, research, and service functions that support this mission, including the preparation of professionals in the five options described below. While options vary in emphasis, each curriculum offers students fundamental knowledge in the following areas: the biological, psychological, and sociocultural foundations and consequences of physical activity; the pedagogical and rehabilitative aspects of physical activity; and the management and marketing of delivery systems in the field. Each option makes extensive use of field experiences and internships that blend theory with practice.
The department offers five areas of study for majors: 1) athletic training, 2) exercise science, 3) outdoor education, 4) sport studies, and 5) physical education pedagogy. Students who wish to minor in kinesiology must complete 20 credits of coursework that have been approved by a department minor adviser. No more than 6 of the 20 credits may be earned through activity or coaching courses.
Students interested in majoring or minoring in kinesiology should consult with the specific option coordinator.
Athletic Training Option
An athletic trainer implements injury prevention programs and immediate treatment and rehabilitation procedures for injured individuals as directed by physicians. The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)-accredited athletic training option prepares professionals qualified to attend the athlete, the fitness-conscious jogger, the skilled professional athlete, or anyone engaged in physical activity.
Students take coursework in prevention, evaluation, management, care, and rehabilitation of injuries as well as administration, education, and counseling. Students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or better in all KIN required courses and ZOOL 507-508.
Students gain clinical experience in University athletic training rooms and at off-campus clinical sites. Successful completion of the entire program, including supervised clinical experience, qualifies students to take the BOC certification exam. Students who wish to pursue both BOC certification and public school teacher certification should also see the pedagogy option. This double course of study will require between five and six years.
Students are admitted to the University in the athletic training option with conditional status. Specific competitive criteria must be met during the student’s first year before he/she may apply for full-time status in the option, which is awarded only to students demonstrating exemplary performance in classes and directed observation. Detailed criteria may be found at www.chhs.unh.edu/kin_at/admission_at.html. Additionally, technical standards establish the qualities considered necessary for students to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies associated with the program. Candidates for full-time status will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards or that, with reasonable accommodation, they can meet them. Interested students should consult with option coordinator, Dan Sedory, regarding entry criteria and the technical standards.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 506 | Concepts of Athletic Training | 4 |
| KIN | 507 | Concepts of Athletic Training Lab | 1 |
| KIN | 585 | Emergency First Responder | 4 |
| KIN | 620 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN | 652 | Clinical Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN | 653A | Musculoskeletal Assessment | 2 |
| KIN | 658 | Evaluation & Care of Athletic Training Injury I | 4 |
| KIN | 658L | Evaluation/Care of Athletic Training Injury I Lab | 1 |
| KIN | 659 | Evaluation & Care of Athletic Training Injury II | 4 |
| KIN | 659L | Evaluation/Care of Athletic Training Injury II Lab | 1 |
| KIN | 660 | Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training | 4 |
| KIN | 661 | Therapeutic Exercise Lab | 1 |
| KIN | 662 | Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training | 4 |
| KIN | 663 | Therapeutic Modalities Lab | 1 |
| KIN | 665 | Laboratory Practicum in Athletic Training | |
| 665A | Level I | 2 | |
| 665B | Level II | 2 | |
| 665C | Level III | 2 | |
| 665D | Level IV | 2 | |
| 665E | Level V | 2 | |
| KIN | 667 | Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 2 |
| KIN | 670 | General Medical Conditions in Athletics | 4 |
| KIN | 710 | Organization/Admin of Athletic Training Programs | 4 |
| KIN | 715 | Seminar in Athletic Training | 4 |
| KIN | 718 | Career Preparation in Athletic Training | 4 |
| KIN | 780 | Psychological Factors in Sport | 4 |
University Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR | 400 | Nutrition in Health and Well Being | 4 |
| PSYC | 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Statistics Course | 4 | ||
| ZOOL | 507-508 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 8 |
Exercise Science Option
This curriculum prepares individuals for career opportunities in health and fitness promotion and education programs in hospitals, sports medicine centers, wellness clinics, universities and rehabilitation facilities. Students are also prepared for advanced degree programs in the health professions, basic biology fields, medicine, or other health-related fields. Students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or better in every required course. All required courses must be completed before enrolling in KIN 650. Interested students should consult with the option coordinator, Timothy J. Quinn.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 585 | Emergency First Responder | 4 |
| KIN | 620 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN | 621 | Exercise Laboratory Techniques | 4 |
| KIN | 650 | Exercise Science Internship | 8 |
| KIN | 652 | Clinical Kinesiology | 4 |
| KIN | 653A | Musculoskeletal Assessment | 2 |
| KIN | 704 | Electrocardiography | 4 |
| KIN | 705 | Topics in Applied Physiology | 4 |
| KIN | 720 | Science & Practice of Strength Training | 4 |
| KIN | 724 | Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise | 4 |
| KIN | 736 | Fitness and Graded Exercise Testing | 4 |
| KIN | 737 | Exercise Prescription and Leadership | 4 |
| KIN | 794 | Cardiopulmonary Pathologies | 4 |
| KIN | 795 | Practicum in Cardiac Rehabilitation | 2 |
University Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR | 400 | Nutrition in Health and Well Being | 4 |
| PSYC | 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| ZOOL | 507-508 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 8 |
| One course chosen from | SOC 502, PSYC 402, or HHS 540 | 4 | |
| CHEM | 403-404 | General Chemistry | 8 |
| CS | 403 | Online Network Applications | 4 |
Outdoor Education Option
The outdoor education option is an award-winning, internationally recognized program preparing individuals for careers in the educational, managerial, and/or therapeutic aspects of physical activity in natural and challenging environments. The option is interdisciplinary uses the natural resources in the seacoast and mountain areas, and provides ample opportunity for practical application and field experience. Students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or better in every required course. In addition, they must complete 100 days of documented leadership experience prior to beginning an internship. Interested students should consult with the undergraduate curriculum coordinator, Laurie Gullion, e-mail lgullion@unh.edu.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 540 | Top Rope Rock Climbing | 3 |
| KIN | 541 | Management of Initiatives and Challenge Courses | 4 |
| KIN | 543 | Winter Backpacking Skills | 2 |
| KIN | 550 | Outdoor Education Philosophy and Methods | 4 |
| KIN | 551 | Adventure Programming: Backcountry Experiences | 3 |
| KIN | 552 | Adventure Programming: Water-Based Experiences | 3 |
| KIN | 681 | Theory of Adventure Education | 4 |
| KIN | 682 | Outdoor Leadership | 4 |
| KIN | 684 | Emergency Medical Care: Principles/Practices | 3 |
| KIN | 685 | Emergency Medical Care: Principles/Practices Lab | 2 |
| KIN | 686 | Wilderness Emergency Medical Care | 4 |
| KIN | 687 | Leadership Practicum | 4 |
| KIN | 786 | Organization/Administration of Outdoor Education | 4 |
| KIN | 650 | Internship* | (2-4) Cr/F |
*Note: Proof of 100 days of leadership experience is required prior to taking this course.
University Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 501 or 502 | Introduction to Prose Writing or Technical Writing | 4 |
Other: Core of courses (16 credits) emphasizing the particular area or population in outdoor education of interest to student, e.g., business, education, psychology—selected with assistance of an adviser.
Elective Courses (must successfully complete at least one)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 545 | High Angle Rescue | 2 |
| KIN | 546 | Whitewater Canoeing | 3 |
| KIN | 547 | Lead Rock Climbing | 3 |
| KIN | 548 | High Altitude Mountaineering | 4 |
| KIN | 549 | Wilderness Programming Skills | 4-8 |
| KIN | 693C | Teaching Assistantship | (2) Cr |
| KIN | 782 | Therapeutic Applications of Adventure Programming | 4 |
| KIN | 798 | Sea Kayaking | 2 |
| KIN | 798 | Wilderness Navigation | 4 |
Sport Studies Option
Sport studies is an interdisciplinary option in the Department of Kinesiology that provides a foundation for a variety of career paths in school and college athletics, including coaching, administration, marketing, and sports information. The major also prepares students for further graduate study in areas such as sport psychology. Some sport studies courses are appropriate for students with career interests in other industry segments (e.g., pro-sports, broadcasting), but those students must choose other majors (e.g., business or journalism). Majors take a core of foundation courses (e.g., The Sport Industry) as well as electives in applied areas such as sport marketing, athletic administration, and sport psychology. Majors must earn a grade of B- (2.67) or better in KIN 565 and KIN 580 and a grade of C (2.0) or better in each required University and KIN course. All majors must complete 20 credits of prior-approved coursework in supporting areas such as business, psychology, or education. In addition, an internship experience or independent study is required. An internship experience is strongly recommended since it is often critical to career development. Interested students should consult with the option coordinator, Stephen Hardy.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 560 | Sport Psychology | 4 |
| KIN | 562 | Sports Media Relations | 4 |
| KIN | 565 | Principles of Coaching | 4 |
| KIN | 580 | The Sport Industry | 4 |
| KIN | 741 | Social Issues in Contemporary Sports | 4 |
| KIN | 761 | Senior Seminar in Sport Studies* | 4 |
*Majors must complete a minimum of 150 hours of industry experience before they can take KIN 761. See adviser for details.
Electives. Sixteen credits of approved sport studies electives to include KIN 650 or KIN 696.
University Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS | 401 | Computer Applications | 4 |
| PSYC | 401 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| One approved statistics course | 4 |
Cognate Requirement (outside of Department of Kinesiology). Students must complete a minimum of 20 credits of coursework in other departments. Each course must be approved in advance by the faculty adviser.
Physical Education Pedagogy Option
Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching. This option integrates a general education background with the theoretical and process knowledge involved in teaching movement-based elementary and secondary physical education programs. Extensive practicum experiences prepare students to teach preschool children, school-aged youth, and young adults, including students with developmental disabilities.
The physical education pedagogy option provides the foundation for public school teacher certification through either our four-year certification program, or, if a student chooses to pursue a master's degree with certification, the Department of Education's Fifth-Year Program. All fifth-year candidates must meet the requirements for admission to graduate school (e.g., grade-point average of 2.67 or above and 800 or above on the Graduate Record Examination). Internal transfer candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.67 and pass the Praxis I, state licensure exam before admission to the option. All physical education pedagogy option students must receive a "C" grade (2.0) or better in all KIN required courses, including: KIN 655, Middle School and Secondary PE Pedagogy; KIN 666, Middle School and Secondary PE Practicum; KIN 610, Elementary PE Pedagogy; KIN 781, Inclusion in PE; and KIN 570, Elementary PE Practicum. Pedagogy majors are admitted with conditional status. In order to obtain full-time status in the option, majors must pass the Praxis I state licensure exam before classes begin in Fall of their sophomore year and maintain at least a 2.67 overall GPA at the start of their junior year. For questions about this program, contact the option coordinator, Steven Wright, at (603) 862-4408, or e-mail Steven.Wright@unh.edu.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 500 | Historical/Contemporary Issues Physical Education | 4 |
| KIN | 501 | First Aid: Responding to Emergencies | 2 |
| KIN | 570 | Elementary Physical Education Practicum | 4 |
| KIN | 600 | Movement and Gymnastics Exploration | 4 |
| KIN | 601 | Lifetime Sports | 3 |
| KIN | 603 | Team Sports | 3 |
| KIN | 610 | Elementary Physical Education Pedagogy | 4 |
| KIN | 620 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN | 648 | Current Issues in Health | 4 |
| KIN | 652 | Clinical Kinesiology | 4 |
| KIN | 653B | Biomechanical Analysis of Movement | 2 |
| KIN | 655 | Middle School/Secondary Physical Education | 4 |
| KIN | 666 | Middle/Secondary Physical Education Practicum | 4 |
| KIN | 675 | Motor Development and Learning | 4 |
| KIN | 676 | Adventure Activities | 3 |
| KIN | 780 | Psychological Factors in Sport | 4 |
| KIN | 781 | Inclusion in Physical Education | 4 |
Required Education Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC | 700/800 | Educational Structure and Change | 4 |
| EDUC | 705/805 | Alternative Perspectives/Nature of Education | 4 |
| KIN/EDUC | 694 | Courses in Supervised Student Teaching | 8 |
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| EDUC | 900/901 | Internship and Seminar in Teaching | 12 |
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Nursing (NURS)
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Chairperson: Lynette A. Hamlin
Associate Professor: Pamela P. Dinapoli, Susan J. Fetzer, Lynette A. Hamlin, Gene E. Harkless, Raelene Shippee-Rice, Carol L. Williams-Barnard
Assistant Professor: Catherine H. Bernosky-Flores, Joyce Dolphin Cappiello, Paula L. McWilliam, Christine W. Saltzberg, Donna M. Saltzberg, Joanne Samuels, Gerard A. Tobin, Susanne M. Tracy
Clinical Assistant Professor: Sarah E Belisle, Emily Bryant, Kimberly Carey, Denise A. Cole, Christine Ann Dube, Elizabeth J. Evans, Pamela J. Levesque, Christine McCarthy, Susan M. McHugh, Sandra Mote, Donna M. Pelletier, Patricia Puccilli, Eileen Riley
Lecturer: Joyce Helene Blood, Karen S. Niland
The nursing program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120. It reflects the mission and goals of the University and focuses on the uniqueness of each individual. The mission of the Department of Nursing is to enhance the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities. The philosophy expresses the beliefs of the faculty regarding person, environment, health, nursing, and education. Its goals are to help nursing students develop knowledge and skills essential to the present and future practice of nursing. Graduates of the program are prepared to provide care to individuals and groups, help people identify and meet their health care needs, be effective colleagues on the health care team, and shape the future of health care.
The curriculum is divided into biological, social sciences, and humanities as a foundation for courses in the major; and nursing courses, which emphasize caring, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and developing clinical skills. Clinical experiences are offered in area hospitals and in community health agencies. The senior year culminates in a practicum in which students apply curriculum concepts in a precepted clinical experience.
The faculty of the nursing program believe learning is a creative process wherein students are active participants in their education, growth, and development as professional nurses. Faculty members are facilitators and mentors to students within a supportive, scholarly environment.
Honors in major courses are offered to interested nursing students who have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.20 and 3.5 in the major.
The following prerequisite courses must be completed successfully prior to enrollment in NURS 501: ENGL 401; ZOOL 507-508; NUTR 400; and PSYC 401. MICR 501 must be taken prior to or concurrent with NURS 501. A course in statistics must be completed prior to, or taken concurrent with, NURS 645.
Prerequisite courses require grades of C or better and only one prerequisite course may be repeated one time in order to progress. Most of the prerequisite courses also meet general education requirements. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 must be maintained through the program. Major courses require a minimum grade of C. Nursing courses may not be repeated.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical agencies, uniforms, professional equipment, health insurance coverage, criminal background checks, and selected immunizations. Additional costs associated with the program include laboratory fees each semester beginning in the sophomore year and fees associated with attendance at professional meetings. Students must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by July 1st of their sophomore year and re-certified as necessary until graduation. Students will be assessed a late fee if clinical documents are not received by the due date and will be dropped from the major if documentation is not received by the first day of class.
Freshman Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZOOL | 507-508 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | 4 |
| NUTR | 400 | Nutrition in Health and Well Being | 4 | - |
| ENGL | 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 | - |
| PSYC | 401 | Introduction to Psychology | - | 4 |
| Electives (3) | 4 | 8 | ||
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Sophomore Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICR | 501 | Microbes in Human Disease | 4 | - |
| NURS | 501 | Introduction to Nursing | 4 | - |
| One course in statistics* | 4 | - | ||
| NURS | 502 | Concepts of Pathophysiology/Pharmacology | - | 4 |
| NURS | 508 | Foundations of Nursing Judgment | - | 4 |
| NURS | 514 | Techniques of Clinical Nursing | - | 4 |
| Electives (2) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | 16 |
*HHS 540, PSYC 402, SOC 502
Junior Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS | 615 | Care of the Adult | 4 | - |
| NURS | 615C | Care of the Adult Clinical | 4 | - |
| NURS | 619 | Clinical Decision Making I | 4 | - |
| NURS | 620 | Caring for the Childbearing-Rearing Family | - | 4 |
| NURS | 620C | Caring for Childbearing-Rearing Family Clinical | - | 4 |
| or | ||||
| NURS | 618 | Caring for People w/ Alterations in Mental Health | - | 2 |
| NURS | 618C | Caring for People w/Alt in Mental Health Clinical | - | 2 |
| and | ||||
| NURS | 624 | Nursing in the Community | - | 4 |
| NURS | 624C | Nursing in the Community Clinical | - | 2 |
| NURS | 622 | Clinical Decision Making II | - | 4 |
| NURS | 645 | Nursing Research | 4 | - |
| Elective | - | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Senior Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS | 703 | Nursing Leadership/Management and the Org. Context | 4 | - |
| NURS | 618 | Caring for People w/Alterations in Mental Health | 2 | - |
| NURS | 618C | Caring for People w/Alt in Mental Health Clinical | 2 | - |
| and | ||||
| NURS | 624 | Nursing in the Community | 2 | - |
| NURS | 624C | Nursing in the Community Clinical | 2 | - |
| or | ||||
| NURS | 620 | Caring for the Childbearing-Rearing Family | 4 | - |
| NURS | 620C | Caring for Childbearing-Rearing Family Clinical | 4 | - |
| NURS | 720 | Clinical Decision-Making III | - | 6 |
| NURS | 720C | Clinical Decision-Making III Clinical | - | 6 |
| HHS | 698.D01 | Sp Top: Medication Safety/Admin | 1 | |
| Electives (2) | 3 | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | 16 |
R.N. Baccalaureate Program
Registered nurses with a valid registered nurse license who meet University admission criteria may pursue, on a full- or part-time basis, a bachelor of science degree with a major in nursing. Major courses are offered at the Durham campus, the campus at UNH-Manchester, and throughout the state. Four of the upper division courses are offered on-line.
Curriculum requirements may be met through transfer credits, course enrollments, and challenge examinations. An R.N. license and one year of practice experience or permission of the instructor are required for all nursing courses.
The nursing component is based on the belief that R.N. students enter the program with knowledge and competence gained through previous educational and work experiences. This knowledge and competence can be demonstrated through completion of required baccalaureate-level nursing courses. Individualized plans of study are developed to enable completion of nursing content.
The R.N. student must earn a minimum of 128 credits and have a 2.50 cumulative grade-point average throughout their coursework. A minimum grade of C is required in each course.
Interested R.N.s should consult with the R.N. program coordinator.
RN-BS Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS | 606 | Seminar on Professional Nursing | 7 |
| NURS | 617 | Nursing and Healthcare Policy | 3 |
| NURS | 622 | Clinical Decision Making II | 4 |
| NURS | 645 | Research | 4 |
| NURS | 655 | Community Health Nursing I | 3 |
| NURS | 656 | Comm Hlth Nurs II: Indiv, Fam, & Aggregates | 2 |
| NURS | 656C | Community Health Nursing II/Clinical | 1 |
| NURS | 703 | Nursing Leadership/Mgmt and Org Context | 4 |
| NURS | 719 | Professional Nursing Practice: Transitions | 7 |
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Occupational Therapy (OT)
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Chairperson: Shelley E. Mulligan
Professor: Elizabeth L. Crepeau, Shelley E. Mulligan
Associate Professor: Lou Ann Griswold, Barbara Prudhomme White
Assistant Professor: Sajay Arthanat, Susan C. Merrill, Douglas C. Simmons, Kerryellen Vroman
Clinical Assistant Professor: Elizabeth A. Stewart, Therese Willkomm
Occupational therapy enables people to participate in daily life activities including leisure, work, self-care, and home management. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages to gain or regain skills and abilities or adapt tasks within their natural environment. Occupational therapy education includes studies in liberal arts, biological, behavioral, and health sciences, and occupational science and occupational therapy.
The occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). ACOTE is located at the American Occupational Therapy Association, 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE’s phone number is (301) 652-2682. Graduates from an accredited program are eligible to sit for the certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination.
Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Program
Graduates of professional programs must complete a professional master’s degree in occupational therapy in order to enter the field. The University of New Hampshire Department of Occupational Therapy offers a combined bachelor’s degree/master’s degree program. Students may enter as freshmen or transfer into the B.S./M.S. program at the end of the sophomore year, space permitting in the program. Students interested in transferring into this program should contact the Department of Occupational Therapy for information about transfer requirements and application deadlines.
Pre-Professional Curriculum
Students begin the B.S./M.S. curriculum with three years of pre-professional courses, which include courses in biological and social sciences as well as occupational therapy. In addition to University general education courses, students take the following core courses during their first three years:
ENGL 401, First-Year Writing
PSYC 401, Introduction to Psychology
ZOOL 507 and 508, Human Anatomy and Physiology
Social Sciences: three courses in the social sciences, such as history, sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology
OT 500, The Behavior and Development of Children
OT 501, Development Tasks of Adulthood
OT 510, Exploring Occupational Therapy and Occupation
OT 610, Occupation, Identity, and Disability
OT 685, Psychosocial Disorders and Everyday Life
KIN 706 and 707, Neurology and Neurology Lab
Statistics
Additional requirements include:
An experiential learning course for four credits;
a health or social policy course;
a minor or self-designed concentration area that relates to health and human services for a total of 20 credits;
40 hours of volunteer or work experience in a health and human service organization are recommended.
Professional Curriculum
Students in the B.S./M.S. curriculum begin the professional program in the senior year and complete the following courses:
OT 741, Human Occupation
OT 751, Mind Body Systems Neurologically-based Function and Dysfunction
OT 752, Human Movement and Environmental Effects on Everyday Occupations
OT 760, Psychosocial Evaluation and Intervention
OT 761, Professional Roles and Principles of Practice
OT 762, Evaluation and Intervention for Children
OT 763, Evaluation and Intervention for Adults
OT 771, Enabling Participation in Community Groups
OT 792, Level I Fieldwork
At the end of this year, students are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational science. Students then apply to the Graduate School as advanced-standing students in the professional master’s program. An overall minimum grade point of 3.0 is required for admission to the master’s degree program.
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for additional information about the master’s program and the fifth year of the occupational therapy curriculum including fieldwork requirements.
Students have four academic years to complete the professional curriculum including level II field work. They will then be eligible to sit for the certification examination administered by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT). Consistent with NBCOT, students must sit for the certification examination within two years of completion of coursework and fieldwork. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination and/or obtain state licensure.
Students are responsible for transportation to off-campus practicum and fieldwork locations and must purchase personal liability insurance for coverage for the practical components of the curriculum.
Curriculum review and revision is undertaken annually. The Department of Occupational Therapy works closely with students during academic advising sessions and shares information about policy and requirement changes during registration periods as well as throughout the academic year. Students are also expected to take an active role in verifying expectations and should check with their department advisers each September for updated policies and requirements. Program requirements and policies for retention in the major are in the OT Department Policy and Procedure Manual, which is available on Blackboard. Students are expected to ensure they have updated information on the department’s current policies and procedures.
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Recreation Management and Policy (RMP)
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Chairperson: Janet R. Sable
Professor: Lou G. Powell, Janet R. Sable
Associate Professor: Robert J. Barcelona, Ann L. Morgan
Assistant Professor: Heather E. Bowen, Joshua Carroll
Affiliate Assistant Professor: James Hilton
Clinical Assistant Professor: Patricia J. Craig, Jill Gravink
Clinical Instructor: Tom Carr, David Lee
As the fabric of life in contemporary society grows in complexity, people are increasingly turning to leisure and recreation services to find meaning, renewal, and enrichment. Recreation services can improve the public health, develop a sense of community, and enhance the quality of life of all citizens. Recreation professionals work in diverse settings including human services, health care, natural recreation resource areas such as parks, and commercial recreation businesses. Graduates are employed by community recreation agencies, resorts, conference centers, youth services agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. Population and economic projections suggest that recreation service industries will continue to expand and thereby continue to provide numerous professional career opportunities. The Department of Recreation Management and Policy is nationally accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association/American Association of Leisure and Recreation. The department’s curriculum supports a broad-based liberal education and an opportunity to acquire specialized professional knowledge and skills.
Curriculum Structure
Students entering the major may choose either: 1) program administration, which includes the professional core and required courses related to program administration, or 2) a specialized option in therapeutic recreation, which includes the professional core and required courses in therapeutic recreation.
International Study in Recreation and Leisure
A semester abroad sponsored by the American Universities International Program is available to students pursuing a degree in recreation management and policy. Programs in Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Belize provide discipline-related exchange opportunities. Approval by the curriculum director is required approximately one year before departure. Eleven transfer credits can be granted. Other destinations can be negotiated through the Center for International Education on campus.
Core Courses
All majors must complete a core curriculum of eight courses: RMP 490, Recreation and Leisure in Society; RMP 501, Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities; RMP 557, Recreation Services Program Design and Planning; RMP 563, Recreation Management and Policy Practicum; RMP 654, Professional Development and Ethics; RMP 663, Management and Policy in Leisure Services; RMP 664 (A or B), Professional Internship; RMP 724, Grantsmanship, Evaluation, and Research; and RMP 772, Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services.
A supervised internship (RMP 664) is required of all majors. The internship is designed to create a bridge between theory and practical application. Students working with their advisers and the internship coordinator select an appropriate setting based on their professional and career interests. They must complete a minimum of 560 hours of supervised field study within fourteen weeks. Specific requirements are identified in the Internship Manual available from the Department of Recreation Management and Policy.
Program Administration Option
This option prepares students for managerial positions in commercial, pubic and nonprofit organizations that provide recreation and leisure services. Curriculum design emphasizes the effective and efficient planning, delivery, and evaluation of leisure-based programs, services, and enterprises. Applied experience is a component of most courses in addition to a required practicum and the 14–16 week full-time internship under professional supervision. Depending upon the RMP electives and the career support emphasis or minor chosen, students may expect to find employment in a broad range of settings. Recent graduates have found employment in the areas of conference and event planning, municipal park and recreation services, recreational sports, commercial/entrepreneurial recreation businesses, youth serving agencies, resorts, and natural resource management positions in state and federal agencies.
In addition to the required core courses, students who pursue the program administration option must complete the following departmental requirements: RMP 558, Program Supervision and Leadership; RMP 665, Applied Marketing and Communication in Recreation Services; RMP 770, Management and Design of Recreation and Park Facilities; two RMP course electives; CS 401, Computer Applications, or an approved equivalent; HHS 540 or other descriptive statistics; PSYC 401, Introduction to Psychology; FS 525, Human Development; or SW 550. Program administration students must complete a minor or emphasis area of 18–20 credits to support their specific career goals.
Therapeutic Recreation Option
Therapeutic recreation utilizes recreation to help people with disabilities or illnesses to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance health, independence, and well-being. Therapeutic recreation recognizes the importance of quality of life and uses activities to remediate or rehabilitate functional abilities. Therapeutic recreation services are provided in a variety of settings including: hospitals, long-term care facilities, residential treatment facilities, schools, home health care, community recreation, correctional facilities, rehabilitation centers, camp and outdoor education centers, and adult day programs. Observation and applied experience is a component of several courses. Students complete a 14- to 16-week full-time clinical internship under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Students must purchase personal liability insurance for coverage for the clinical components of the curriculum. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that therapeutic recreation is one of the fourteen fastest growing occupations in the country. The occupational outlook statistics reflect a “39 percent increase in demand for recreational therapists with strong clinical backgrounds” for the beginning of the twenty-first century. Upon successful completion of this option, students are prepared to meet sitting requirements for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Examination.
In addition to the required core courses, students who choose this option must complete the following departmental requirements: RMP 502, Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation; RMP 503, Therapeutic Recreation Rehabilitation Principles and Interventions; RMP 504, Therapeutic Recreation Mental Health Principles and Interventions; RMP 603, Assessment and Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation; RMP 602, Clinical Treatment Lab I; RMP 604, Therapeutic Communication and Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation; RMP 605, Clinical Treatment Lab II; CS 401, Computer Applications or approved equivalent; HHS 540, Statistics, or equivalent; PSYC 401, Introduction to Psychology; PSYC 561, Abnormal Behavior; FS 525, Human Development; ZOOL 507-508, Human Anatomy and Physiology; KIN 652, Clinical Kinesiology, and KIN 653A, Musculoskeletal Assessment.
Criteria for Admission and Retention
Internal transfer students interested in applying to the major must meet with an RMP faculty member prior to receiving an application for admission to the major. Transfer applications are accepted throughout the year, however priority is given to applications received by October 15th for Spring and March 15th for Fall. Applications can be obtained from the Department of Recreation Management and Policy. Students within the major are required to maintain a minimum 2.50 semester grade-point average every semester to retain good academic standing within the major. In addition, student majors must obtain a grade of C (2.00) or better in RMP courses and a grade of C- (1.67) or better in all other courses specifically required by the department.
Child Life Minor
This interdisciplinary minor is offered to a limited number of students by the therapeutic recreation option in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy and the Department of Family Studies. Upon completion of course requirements, students will be able to sit for the Child Life Specialist exam. All students complete three core courses: RMP 502, FS 525 and FS 623. Therapeutic Recreation students will select two courses from the following: FS 635, FS 641, FS 709, FS 734, and FS 772. Students will complete an Internship which will entail a minimum of 480 hours of experience and be supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist. Therapeutic recreation majors will be assigned a minor adviser from family studies.
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Social Work (SW)
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Chairperson: Jerry D. Marx
Associate Professor: Mary Banach, Linda Rene Bergeron, Cynthia Anne Broussard, Robert E. Jolley, Jerry D. Marx, Sharyn J. Zunz
Assistant Professor: Vernon Brooks Carter, Karen R. Oil, Martha H. Ortmann, Anita Tucker, Melissa Wells
Clinical Assistant Professor: Martha A. Byam, Kim Kelsey, Susan A. Lord, Sharon B. Murphy, Lee P. Rush
The Department of Social Work’s undergraduate program offers both a major and a minor in social work. It is a specialized degree that prepares graduates for generalist social work practice with a solid foundation in the knowledge, skills, and value base of social work and the liberal arts. Social work graduates apply their education in working with individuals, groups, and social systems. In addition, the program prepares qualified students to pursue graduate education in schools of social work and other graduate programs in human services.
The baccalaureate program at the University of New Hampshire is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and must meet rigorous academic standards to retain this accreditation. Social work majors pursue a program that encompasses the professional social work foundation of social welfare policy, social work practice, human behavior in the social environment, research, and field education. Course content on values and ethics, populations-at-risk, human diversity, and social and economic justice is integrated throughout the curriculum.
To enable students to gain direct experience and to integrate classroom content with the demands of professional social work practice, students complete an introductory-year service learning experience as well as a 450-hour social work internship over two semesters during the senior year. The senior field placement is a “capstone” experience in the final year of the baccalaureate program and is arranged between the student and the field education coordinator. Students are required to pay a liability insurance fee for their off-campus field education experience.
Social work majors earn a B.S. degree in social work. Graduates are eligible for practice in a variety of social work settings throughout the United States and full membership in the National Association of Social Workers. In addition, qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in M.S.W. programs which offer advanced standing.
Academic Program
Social work majors are required to take SW 424, 525, 550, 551, 601, 622, 623, 625, 640, 640A, 641, 641A. In addition, students are expected to successfully complete four courses taken from the disciplines of anthropology/sociology, human biology, philosophy, and psychology. Many of these may also fulfill general education requirements. Students wishing to minor in social work are required to take SW 424, SW 525 and any three other courses offered by the department, excluding SW 640, 641. Students interested in either a major or minor in social work should consult with the undergraduate program coordinator, Martha Byam, Pettee Hall, Room 231, (603) 862-1077.
