Undergraduate Course Catalog 2010-2011
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, Penelope E. Webster
Affiliate Associate Professor: Mark R. Windt
Assistant Professor: Bryan M Ness, Bryan M. Ness
Clinical Associate Professor: Jeanne H. O'Sullivan, Ruth E. Peaper, Amy S. Plante, Rae M. Sonnenmeier
Clinical Assistant Professor: Sheryl Gottwald, Mary Jane Sullivan
Lecturer: Pamela E. Broido, Kevin J. Fleese, Donna Schefer, Michael Wallace
Communication Sciences and Disorders is the profession devoted to helping people overcome disabilities of speech, language, and 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. Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of Communication Science and Disorders.
The required courses in communication sciences and disorders that 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 also must complete KIN 706, FS 525 or equivalent in human development, Neurology, and a course in statistics. Other elective courses are available. All students must also complete 15 hours of clinical observation.
Students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 at the end of their sophomore year to continue in the major. A 3.0 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 the field. Individuals whose native language is American Sign Language (ASL) may 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. Minor coordinator: Mary Jane Sullivan.
Curriculum and Requirements
The minor in deaf and hard of hearing studies will require the following for a minimum of 20 credits:
Three required courses:
COMM 575, Fundamentals of Hearing Loss
COMM 401, American Sign Language I
COMM 536, Introduction to Deaf Studies
Two electives from the list of electives, below:
COMM 402 American Sign Language II
COMM 522, Acquisition of Language*
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 (permission required)
COMM 798 Special Topics (offerings vary)
* 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- or better in each course in order to receive credit for the course in the minor. A maximum of eight credits will be accepted in transfer.
Senior Capstone Experience
Students consult with their academic advisors to identify one of four ways of satisfying the requirement of a capstone experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders: (A) Clinical internship that encourages synthesis and application of disciplinary knowledge and skills and demonstrates emerging professional competencies; (B) Senior Honors Thesis; (C) A comprehensive review of literature in an area that may or may not have been explored in previous clinical or academic coursework; (D) A descriptive or experimental study that addresses a unique issue or problem
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Family Studies (FS)
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Chairperson: Elizabeth M. Dolan
Associate Professor: Elizabeth M. Dolan, Barbara R. Frankel, Michael F. Kalinowski, Kerry Kazura, John W. Nimmo, Corinna Jenkins Tucker
Assistant Professor: Dora Wu Chen, Erin Hiley Sharp
Clinical Associate Professor: Mark Moses
Extension Educators: Charlotte W. Cross, Paula J. Gregory, Suzann E. Knight
Extension Associate Professor: Malcolm L. Smith
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 preschool/third grade 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.
Child Advocacy & Family Policy
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 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, ENGL 502, or CMN 456; CSL 201, CSL 202, CSL 204, or CSL 208 and CSL 209; SW 705 or PSYC 581; EDUC 500, EDUC 507, or FS 635; elective approved by adviser.
Senior Capstone Courses
FS 712, FS 714 Internship
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Family Support / CFLE
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 Minor: Research 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.
Senior Capstone Courses
FS 782, Family Internship or FS 757, Race Class and Gender
*These courses are required for the Certified Family Life Educator designation.
Individual & Family Development
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
Senior Capstone Course
FS 757 Race, Class Gender and Families
Young Child
Young Child Specialization
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: child development, teaching methodology and curriculum development, developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children, and home-school-community relations.
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
Supporting Courses
EDUC 500 (may substitute FS 708 or FS 709 if not planning to apply to P-3); THDA 622; PSYC 581; KIN 600 or 675; MATH 601 or EDUC 741 ; FS 760, 772, 773, 794, 797 (Families in Poverty); EDUC 706, 703M and 703F, 733, 734, 750, 751, 760.
Senior Capstone Course
FS 771, Observation and Assessment
Young Child: Preschool - Third Grade Certification
Young Child : Preschool-Third Grade Teaching Certification
The Early Childhood Education (P-3) Teacher Certification Program prepares students for a career in teaching young children. Course work for this program is designed to maximize in-classroom mentorship and to provide a broad range of exposure across the preschool to 3rd grade levels. However, student teaching will be in preschool and kindergarten settings. This competitive program within the Young Child Specialization in the Family Studies Department is approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Education. Reciprocity of the P-3 certification with other states varies. Students interested in teaching in others states should contact each state directly.
This program requires 76 credits of pre-approved departmental and supporting course work. Requirements and instructions for the application process for this program are detailed below. Students who wish to be considered for the P-3 Teacher Certification Program must indicate their interest at the time of application to the major so that an appropriate plan of study can be arranged.
Application requirements
Juniors in the Young Child Specialization who have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and a departmental GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Please note that this is a competitive program with limited enrollment. Those accepted into the program must maintain this level of achievement throughout the program . Students must be prepared to have their own transportation for off-campus placements as needed. Applications are available through the Family Studies departmental website, and are due by February 15 of each year. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Young Child faculty. Admission decisions will be made by mid March. Provisional admission may be given to those who have not yet taken and passed the PRAXIS I tests at the time of application in mid February. Final admission will be given pending the submission of passing PRAXIS I test scores by the last day of final exams at the end of the junior year (see additional certification information below).
P-3 Program Requirements (48 Family Studies and 28 supporting course credits)
Core Foundation Courses
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 (56 classroom hours)
FS 708/709 Child Development Internship at CSDC (140 classroom hours)
FS 734 Curriculum for Young Children
FS 733 Supervising Programs for Young Children
FS 743 Families, Schools, and Community
FS 771 Observation and Assessment of Young Children
Required P-3 Senior Year Internship Courses (12 credits)
The final phase of the P-3 Certification Program is comprised of three courses including a culminating student teaching experience. Students are expected to follow the vacation schedule of their placement site and not the UNH Spring Break vacation schedule.
FS 785 Seminar for Student Teachers – Fall Semester
FS 786 Seminar for Student Teachers – Spring Semester
FS 788 Student Teaching of Young Children – Spring Semester
Other Required Courses for P-3 Certification (28 credits)
These courses are subject to change to meet state certification requirements in subsequent years.
KIN 675 Motor Development and Learning (or KIN 600)
THDA 522 Storytelling (or THDA 583)
EDUC 500 Exploring Teaching (w/ placement in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade)
EDUC 741 Exploring Mathematics with Young Children (OR MATH 601 Exploring Math for Teachers)
EDUC 706 Introduction to Reading in the Elementary School (w/ practicum in a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade)
EDUC 760 Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs
EDUC 703M Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (w/ focus on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade on assignments)
EDUC 703F Teaching Elementary School Science (w/ focus on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade on assignments)
Senior Capstone Course
FS 788, Student Teaching of Young Children
A Note About Obtaining State Teacher Certification
Provisionally admitted P-3 teacher candidates are expected to submit passing PRAXIS I test scores by the last day of the UNH Spring final exams of their junior year. All P-3 program teacher candidates are expected to take the PRAXIS II for ECE CONTENT prior to graduation. PLEASE NOTE that without the required set of passing PRAXIS I and II test scores, although students may graduate from UNH with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and have completed the P-3 coursework along with all student teaching requirements, they will not be eligible to apply for the New Hampshire State P-3 Teaching Certificate. This is a State of NH requirement; not a condition for graduation from UNH. Information on the PRAXIS Tests is available on www.ets.org/praxis.
In order to fulfill a teaching contract with a public school district, a prospective teacher must be certified by the state in which he/she is to be employed. Certification by the state is not an automatic event upon graduation and must be initiated by the teacher candidate. If certification by the State of New Hampshire is desired, P-3 teacher candidates must complete and mail in the necessary forms which will be given to them at the end of the successful student teaching experience by the UNH Certification Officer. Issuance of a teaching certificate in many states is based upon the specific certificate received in the home state. If application is not made in a timely manner upon graduation, the teacher candidate is subject to any new requirements in place at the time of application.
P-3 Internship Course Descriptions
FS 785 is a fall semester seminar-based course intended to prepare students, as teacher candidates, for the student teaching experience in the spring semester. This course emphasizes students’ continued development as learners, researchers, and collaborators. Discussions and projects focus on the ways in which these three roles are developed within the classroom and school community. Students meet as a cohort in weekly/bi-weekly seminars on campus. Students should expect to spend a minimum of three hours per week in their assigned classroom (42+ hours) and become first aid/CPR certified. Other expectations for this course include, but not limited to, preparing a resumé, observing at other sites, attending professional conferences, starting a professional portfolio to document their achievement of professional teaching standards, and completing additional assignments and readings.
FS 786 and 788 provide the capstone student teaching experience in the spring semester of the senior year. Students should expect to spend a minimum of twenty-four hours per week (a minimum of 300 hours total) in their assigned classrooms, gradually assuming increasing teaching responsibilities, culminating in the assumption of two to three lead-teaching weeks. Additional hours outside of actual classroom/program operation hours are expected for meeting and planning with cooperating teachers, preparing for teaching, and attending parent conferences and other school functions, as well as attending professional conferences. Seminars provide continued opportunity for reflection on students’ development as teacher candidates, reflecting on classroom practices, identifying teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning for their first professional appointment as teachers of young learners. Students should be prepared to meet weekly or bi-weekly on campus after school hours, and to complete and present their professional portfolio to faculty and related professionals in the field.
Family Internship
Family Internships
Available to students in the Family Support or Individual & Family Development Specializations
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. A current listing of internship sites is available in the departmental office.
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 3.0 and a departmental grade-point average of 3.2 or higher. Internship requirements vary depending on specialization. Internship courses will count toward the 20 credits required in supporting courses.
Minor - Child Life
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 that 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.
Minor - Adolescence
Adolescence Minor
The Departments of Family Studies and Recreation Management and Policy, offer 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 process will be used. Only students who have submitted an application, been accepted into the minor, and have completed the required course work 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.
Minor - Family Studies
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 2.0. Students desiring a minor in family studies are advised to consult with the departmental administrative manager as early as possible.
Major Requirements
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.
Each family studies specialization has its own senior capstone experience incorporated into the program.
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.
Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of each family studies specialization.
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Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Health Management and Policy (HMP)
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Chairperson: James B. Lewis
Professor: Barbara Arrington, Cynthia M. Duncan, Leslie N.H. MacLeod, John W. Seavey, Lee F. Seidel, Robert S. Woodward
Associate Professor: Rosemary M. Caron, Marc D. Hiller, James B. Lewis
Research Associate Professor: Patrick B. Miller
Assistant Professor: Semra A. Aytur, Robert J. McGrath
Research Assistant Professor: David J. Laflamme
Clinical Professor: Edgar J. Helms Jr.
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 also is 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 Discovery program requirements, HMP collateral courses, and the HMP courses, which include a field practicum and a capstone course. 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. All HMP students are required to take a core of introductory courses generally completed before their junior year in the major.
HMP Introductory Core Courses - Required of All Majors
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON | 402 | Microeconomics | 4 | X | X |
| MATH | 420 | Finite Math | 4 | X | X |
| HMP | 401 | U.S. Health Care Systems | 4 | X | X |
| HMP | 501 | Epidemiology and Community Medicine | 4 | X | X |
Any UNH statistics course satisfies the requirement.
For HMP majors only: HMP 401 will not meet the social sciences requirement.
HMP Program Options:
HMP has two options, Health Management, and Public Health; the options are outlined in the following tables. Students should complete the introductory core courses prior to their junior year in the major. All students are required to meet with their departmental academic adviser to ensure appropriate scheduling of classes within the major.
Health Management Option:
This option provides students with the tools to obtain entry level analytical or management positions in the health care industry. Health care management presents numerous opportunities to integrate skills such as finance, marketing and management into organizations whose mission is to improve the lives of others. Students in this option will complete a capstone course, HMP 742 Strategic Management for Health Care Organizations.
Required Courses - Health Management Option
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP | 740 | Health Care Financial Management I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 721 | Managing Health Care Organizations I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 711 | Health Systems Research I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 621 | Pre-Practicum | 2 | X | ||
| HMP | 741 | Health Care Financial Management II | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 722 | Managing Health Care Organizations II | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 723 | Health Planning | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 712 | Health Systems Research II | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 622 | Field Practicum | 3 | X | ||
| HMP | 744 | Health Care Ethics & Law | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 746 | Health Policy | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 735 | Social Marketing | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 624 | Post Practicum | 2 | X | ||
| HMP | 630 | Health Issues Seminar I | 1 | X | ||
| HMP | 642 | Health Economics | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 742 | Strategic Management for Health Care Organizations | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 631 | Health Issues Seminar II | 1 | X |
Public Health Option:
This option provides students with the knowledge and skills for entry-level positions within the public health workforce. The public health field is emerging as a key area for the protection of population health. This option 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. Students in this option will complete a capstone course, HMP 748 Health Policy Analysis.
Required Courses - Public Health Option
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP | 403 | Introduction to Public Health | 4 | X | X | |
| HMP | 740 | Health Care Financial Management I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 721 | Managing Health Care Organizations I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 711 | Health Services Research I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 621 | Pre-Practicum | 2 | X | ||
| HMP | 712 | Health Services Research II | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 569 | Human Behavior & Public Health | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 723 | Health Planning | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 715 | Environmental Health | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 622 | Field Practicum | 3 | X | ||
| HMP | 744 | Health Care Ethics & Law | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 746 | Health Policy | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 735 | Social Marketing | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 630 | Health Issues Seminar I | 1 | X | ||
| HMP | 624 | Post Practicum | 2 | X | ||
| HMP | 642 | Health Economics | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 748 | Health Policy Analysis | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 631 | Health Issues Seminar II | 1 | X |
Field Practicum:
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, and is required of all majors. It allows students to explore an area of special interest in depth. Courses comprising this component of the major include: HMP 621, Pre Practicum 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 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 of a minimum of 400 hours.
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 2.5 by the end of the semester preceding their practicum. Students not maintaining an overall grade-point average of 2.5 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. 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. Students can apply to the major at any time, and admission decisions are made at the end of the semester in which the student applies. In general, admitted students have a cumulative GPA of over 2.75.
Honors-in-Major:
The department offers an honors-in-major program. To qualify, students must meet the department’s requirement of having an overall 3.4 grade-point average at UNH and a 3.4 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 and 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 Minors:
HMP offers two academic minors.
Academic Minor in Health Management:
The department offers an integrated minor in health management designed for students in any major. Students seeking to minor in health management must meet with the department’s director of undergraduate studies before commencing the minor. The Health Management minor includes the following courses:
Academic Minor in Health Management
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP | 401 | U.S. Health Care Systems | 4 | X | X | |
| HMP | 501 | Epidemiology and Community Medicine | 4 | X | X | |
| HMP | 735 | Social Marketing | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 721 | Managing Health Care Organizations I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 740 | Financial Management of Health Care Organizations I | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 710 | Financial Management For Clinicians | 4 | X |
Student may take HMP 740 Financial Management of Health Care Organizations I - fall semester or HMP 710 Financial Management For Clinicians - spring semester.
Academic Minor in Public Health:
The department 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. The minor introduces students to many of the foundation areas of public health, and provides 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 minor is open to any baccalaureate student at UNH. The Public Health minor includes the following courses:
Academic Minor in Public Health
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP | 403 | Introduction to Public Health | 4 | X | X | |
| HMP | 501 | Epidemiology and Community Medicine | 4 | X | X | |
| HMP | 569 | Human Behavior and the Public Health | 4 | X | ||
| HMP | 505 | History of Public Health | 4 | X | X | |
| HMP | 715 | Environmental Health | 4 | X |
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International Affairs (dual major)
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Kinesiology (KIN)
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Chairperson: Ronald V. Croce
Professor: Ronald V. Croce, Michael A. Gass, Stephen H. Hardy, Steven C. Wright
Associate Professor: Heather Barber, Karen E. Collins, John P. Miller, Timothy J. Quinn, Erik E. Swartz, Neil B. Vroman
Assistant Professor: Brent J. Bell, Summer Cook, Michelle A. Grenier, Dain LaRoche, Jayson O. Seaman
Clinical Associate Professor: Daniel R. Sedory
Clinical Assistant Professor: Tara Flippo, Laurie Gullion, Pam McPhee, Melissa Rodgers
Instructor: Karen N. Henny
Senior Lecturer: Thomas W. Ashwell
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 one major and four options described below. While programs 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 program makes extensive use of field experiences and internships that blend theory with practice.
The department offers five areas of study for majors: athletic training, exercise science, outdoor education, sport studies, and physical education pedagogy. Candidates for degree requirements in any of the department majors or options must satisfy all University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying specific program requirements.
Athletic Training Major
An athletic trainer collaborates with physicians to optimize the activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, first aid, and rehabilitation of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions. The athletic training major has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) since 1991 and prepares professionals qualified to attend to the athlete, the fitness-conscious jogger, the skilled professional athlete, or anyone engaged in physical activity.
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all KIN required courses and BMS 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 also should see the pedagogy option. This double course of study will require between five and six years.
Students are admitted to the University in athletic training with conditional status. Specific competitive criteria must be met during the student’s first year before he or she may apply for full-time status in the major, 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 program coordinator, Dan Sedory, regarding entry criteria and the technical standards.
Students in athletic training complete KIN 718, Career Preparation in Athletic Training, as the capstone course for the major. This course integrates the knowledge and skills learned in all previous major courses and clinical experiences into practical applications the students will use as they prepare to enter the athletic training profession. Additionally, this capstone course prepares the students to successfully challenge the BOC Examination which is necessary to practice professionally.
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 | ||
| BMS | 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 (2.0) 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.
Students in exercise science complete the series of KIN 736, Fitness and Graded Exercise Testing, and KIN 737, Exercise Prescription and Leadership, as capstone courses for the major. These courses give the students practical experience in evaluating health and fitness and prescribing exercise to a wide range of clients. Specifically, students assess a number of disease risk factors, including, blood pressure, blood chemistry and body composition measures, perform maximal graded exercise tests complete with electrocardiogram monitoring, as well as measure strength and flexibility. Students ultimately develop individualized exercises prescriptions for their clients and work with them one-on-one to improve their health and fitness.
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 |
| BMS | 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 accredited, award-winning, internationally recognized program preparing individuals for careers in outdoor education, adventure programming, wilderness therapy, and other educational/organizational settings. In addition to providing rich course content, this interdisciplinary program gives ample opportunity for practical application and field experience in the NH seacoast and White Mountain areas. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in every major course. In addition, they must complete 100 days of documented leadership experience prior to beginning a required internship. Interested students should contact the undergraduate curriculum coordinator, Laurie Gullion, e-mail lgullion@unh.edu.
Students in outdoor education complete KIN 650B, Internship in Outdoor Education, as the capstone course for the option. This course integrates the knowledge and skills learned in all previous option courses and experiences into practical applications the students will used as they prepare to enter the profession. Students complete their internships at organizations regionally and nationally, upon completion of all other courses and prerequisites.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | 540 | Top Rope Rock Climbing | 4 |
| KIN | 541 | Management of Initiatives and Challenge Courses | 4 |
| KIN | 543 | Winter Adventure Programming | 2 |
| or | |||
| KIN | 548 | Winter Expedition Programming | 4 |
| KIN | 550 | Outdoor Education Philosophy and Methods | 4 |
| KIN | 551 | Adventure Programming: Backcountry-Based Experiences | 3 |
| KIN | 552 | Adventure Programming: Water-Based Experiences | 3 |
| 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 | 787 | Theory of Adventure 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, 502, or 503 | Intro to Prose, Technical, or Persuasive 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 | 542 | Sea Kayaking | 2 |
| KIN | 545 | High Angle Rescue | 2 |
| KIN | 546 | Whitewater Canoeing | 3 |
| KIN | 547 | Lead Rock Climbing | 3 |
| KIN | 549 | Wilderness Navigation | 4 |
| KIN | 693C | Teaching Assistantship | 2 |
| KIN | 782 | Therapeutic Applications of Adventure Programming | 4 |
| KIN | 798 | Special Topics | Var. |
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 within 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 the department's 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 roughly 2.8 or above and 'minimum' scores 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. Freshmen 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 the 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.
KIN 694: Supervised Teaching in Physical Education (student teaching) is the culminating capstone experience before a student can be certified to teach physical education (K-12). Students will be required to spend eight weeks in an elementary school setting and eight weeks in a middle and/or secondary school setting observing, assisting and teaching various physical activities and grade levels. Students will also be required to attend seminars and complete a portfolio for this credit/fail 'course'.
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 |
| or | |||
| EDUC | 900/901 | Internship and Seminar in Teaching | 12 |
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, Karen Collins.
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 KIN 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.
Minors in Kinesiology
Kinesiology Minor
The Kinesiology Department offers an interdisciplinary curriculum for nonmajors, which is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of movement and sport sciences. The minor consists of courses offered by several options within the department. A list of minor requirements and available classes is available at the Kinesiology Department Office, Room 107, New Hampshire Hall.
Coaching Minor
The Department of Kinesiology: sport studies option offers a coaching minor. The coaching minor is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to provide students interested in coaching at the youth, high school or college levels with basic knowledge and skills necessary for competence in coaching. The minor consists of courses offered by several options within the Department of Kinesiology and recreation management and policy. The proposed course work lays a theoretical and practical framework for students interested in coaching.
Description of Curriculum and Requirements of Coaching Minor
Admission to the minor is based on successful completion of KIN 565 Principles of Coaching (grade of C or better) and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| KIN | 565 | Principles of Coaching |
| KIN | 505 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
| KIN | 521, 522, 523, 525, 528, 529 | Sport-Specific Coaching Theory Course (minimum of two) (each course is 2 credits) |
| KIN | 650D | Internship in Coaching (one 4-credit internship or two 2-credit internships) |
Select at least one of the following:
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| KIN | 527 | Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness |
| KIN | 560 | Sport Psychology |
| RMP | 560 | Recreational Sport Management |
| KIN | 562 | Sport Media Relations |
| KIN | 675 | Motor Development and Learning |
| KIN | 740 | Athletic Administration |
| KIN | 780 | Psychological Factors in Sport and Exercise |
| RMP | 760 | Community Sport Organizations: Administration and Development |
Students will not be permitted to enroll in KIN 650D Internship until they have been accepted into the minor and completed KIN 565 Principles of Coaching, KIN 505 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and at least one Theory of Coaching class.
To graduate with a Coaching Minor, individuals must earn a grade of C or better in all courses associated with the minor.
Individuals will not be permitted to count coaching minor classes toward their major regardless of the major/degree program.
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Nursing (NURS)
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Associate Professor: Pamela P. DiNapoli, Susan J. Fetzer, Joan E. Hahn, Gene E. Harkless, Carol L. Williams-Barnard
Assistant Professor: Paula L. McWilliam, Christine W. Saltzberg, Joanne G. Samuels, Gerard A. Tobin, Susanne M. Tracy
Clinical Assistant Professor: Elizabeth J. Evans, Kimberly Gibbons, Deborah Leveille, Patricia Puccilli
Instructor: Carolyn L. Tobin
Lecturer: 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 relationship-based care, reflective thinking, clinical decision making, and and the use of evidence-based guidelines to develop quality and safe clinical skills. Clinical experiences are offered in area hospitals and in community health agencies. The senior year culminates in a capstone practicum NURS 721, Integrating Professional Nursing Practice, in which students apply curriculum concepts in a precepted clinical experience. Candidates for the nursing degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying major requirements.
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 grade-point average of 3.40 in NURS courses at the end of the sophomore year in nursing.
A grade of C or better in high school chemistry is required as well as biology or physics. The following prerequisite courses must be completed successfully prior to enrollment in NURS 500: ENGL 401; BMS 507-508; NUTR 400; and PSYC 401. BMS 501 must be taken prior to or concurrent with NURS 500. A course in statistics must be completed prior to, or taken concurrent with, NURS 641.
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 discovery requirements. Major courses require a minimum grade of C. Nursing courses may not be repeated. A cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 must be maintained throughout the program.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical agencies, uniforms, professional equipment, health insurance coverage, criminal background checks through approved vendor, drug and alcohol screening through approved vendor, fingerprinting, and select immunizations. Students must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer level only. All clinical documents must be received by July 1st before their sophomore year and remain up to date as necessary until graduation. Clinical documents cannot expire during the academic year. 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. Additional costs associated with the program include laboratory fees each semester beginning in the sophomore year and fees associated with attendance at professional meetings.
Freshman Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS | 501 | Microbes in Human Disease | 4 | - |
| NURS | 500 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | 2 | - |
| NURS | 504 | Diseases and Drugs 1 | 4 | - |
| NURS | 506 | Human Development, Interaction, and Learning Across the Lifespan | 4 | - |
| NURS | 512 | Introduction to Nursing Assessments and Interventions | 4 | - |
| NURS | 505 | Diseases and Drugs 2 | - | 4 |
| NURS | 601 | Function and Well-Being of Older Adults | - | 4 |
| One course in statistics* | - | 4 | ||
| Elective | - | 4 | ||
| Total | 18 | 16 |
*HHS 540, PSYC 402, SOC 502
Junior Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS | 611 | Care of the Adult with Acute Illness 1 | 4 | - |
| NURS | 611C | Care of the Adult With Acute Illness 1 Clinical | 2 | - |
| NURS | 621 | Mat'l & Newborn Nurs. OR NURS 616 RCC: Living w/Mental Illn | 4 | - |
| NURS | 626 | Clinical Judgment in Nursing 1 | 4 | - |
| NURS | 641 | Translating Research for Practice | 4 | - |
| NURS | 612 | Care of the Adult with Acute Illness 2 | - | 4 |
| NURS | 612C | Care of the Adult with Acute Illness 2 Clinical | - | 2 |
| NURS | 616 | RCC: Living w/Mental Illn OR NURS 621 Mat'l & Newborn Nurs | - | 4 |
| NURS | 627 | Clinical Judgment in Nursing 2 | - | 2 |
| Elective | - | 4 | ||
| Total | 18 | 16 | ||
Senior Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS | 702 | Child Health Nursing | 2 | - |
| NURS | 704 | 21st Century Public Health Nursing | 4 | - |
| NURS | 704C | 21st Century Public Health Nursing Clinical | 4 | - |
| Elective | 4 | - | ||
| NURS | 705 | Contemporary Leadership within Health Care Systems | - | 4 |
| NURS | 721 | Integrating Professional Nursing Practice | - | 8 |
| Elective | - | 2-4 | ||
| Total | 14 | 14 |
R.N. Baccalaureate Program
Registered nurses with an unencumbered 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. Nursing major courses are offered using on line, hybrid, and face to face formats. Face to face courses may be held on the Durham campus or select off campus sites.
Curriculum requirements may be met through transfer credits, course enrollments, and challenge examinations.
The nursing component is based on the belief that RN 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.
Honors in major courses are offered to interested RN-BP students who have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.40 in nursing courses.
The RN student must earn a minimum of 128 credits and have a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average throughout their course work. A minimum grade of C is required in each pre-requisite and nursing course. Permission from academic adviser is required to register for all nursing courses; prior approval is required for courses taken outside UNH. Students must maintain continuous enrollment by registering for course work at UNH or NURS 400, Nursing Continuing Enrollment, to remain active until degree is conferred. Students who are candidates for a bachelor's degree must attain the last one-quarter (32 credits) of total credits for the degree in residence (at UNH) unless granted permission by the Academic Standards and Advising Committee to transfer part of this work from other accredited institutions.
RN-BP 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 | 645W | 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 | 703W | 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
Associate Professor: Lou Ann Griswold, Shelley E. Mulligan, Barbara Prudhomme White
Assistant Professor: Sajay Arthanat, Douglas C. Simmons, Kerryellen Vroman
Clinical Assistant Professor: Susan C. Merrill, Elizabeth A. Stewart, Kate Stimmell, 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, (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 first-year students 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 Discovery Program requirements students take the following core courses during their first three years:
ENGL 401, First-Year Writing
PSYC 401, Introduction to Psychology
BMS 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 710 OT Practice and Professional Roles
OT 751 Mind Body Systems Neurologically Based Function and Dysfunction
OT 752 Human Movement and Environmental Effects on Everyday Occupations with corequisite OT 752 Lab
OT 792 Level I Fieldwork (January-term)
OT 760 Psychosocial Evaluation and Intervention (with co-requisite lab, OT 760L)
OT 785 Research Methods and Application to Practice
OT 745 Administration and Policy for OT Practice
One of the following 2 courses:
OT 771 Enabling Participation in Community Groups (with corequisite Lab OT 771L) OR
OT 730 Assistive Technology for Enhancing Occupational Performance (with corequisite Lab OT 730L)
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, and students must attain a minimum grade of B- in all OT classes, and meet professional behavior expectations. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for additional information about the master’s program and the final 1.5 years (three semesters) of the professional occupational therapy curriculum, including fieldwork requirements.
Students entering as Freshmen, have 5.5 academic years (11 semesters) to complete the professional curriculum, including level II field work. They then will 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 works closely with students during academic advising sessions and shares information about any policy and requirement changes during registration periods as well as throughout the academic year. Students also are 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.
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Recreation Management and Policy (RMP)
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Chairperson: Janet R. Sable
Professor: Janet R. Sable
Associate Professor: Ann L. Morgan
Assistant Professor: Patricia J. Craig, Chris Harrist, C. Boyd Hegarty, Allison Wilder
Affiliate Assistant Professor: James Hilton, Cari A. Moorhead
Clinical Assistant Professor: 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 in a broad range of settings, such as 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 an option in program administration, which includes the professional core and required courses related to program administration, or a specialized option in therapeutic recreation, which includes the professional core and required courses in therapeutic recreation. Candidates for a degree in recreation management and policy must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of each individual major option.
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 nine 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 Professional Internship; RMP 724, Grantsmanship, Evaluation, and Research; and RMP 772, Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services. (RMP majors cannot count RMP 490 toward the University social sciences requirement.)
A supervised internship (RMP 664) is required of all majors and serves as their major capstone requirement. 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 14-16 week full-time internship under the supervision of a qualified professional. 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; SOC 502 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. (RMP majors can count RMP 511 toward their major or a University requirement, not both.)
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 14-16-week full-time clinical internship under the supervision of a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). 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 21st century. Upon successful completion of this option, students are prepared to meet sitting requirements for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Examination and are eligible for licensure in the state of New Hampshire.
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; BMS 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 15 for spring and March 15 for fall. Applications can be obtained from the Department of Recreation Management and Policy. Students within the major are required to maintain a minimum 2.5 semester grade-point average every semester to retain good academic standing within the major. In addition, student majors must obtain a grade of C (2.0) 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 two core courses: RMP 502 and FS 525. Therapeutic Recreation students will select two courses from the following: RMP 593, FS 623, FS 635, FS 641, FS 709, FS 734, and FS 772. Students will complete an internship that will entail a minimum of 480 hours of experience and be supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist.
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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, Vernon Brooks Carter, Robert E. Jolley, Jerry D. Marx, Patrick Shannon, Melissa Wells, Sharyn J. Zunz
Assistant Professor: Pablo Arriaza, Susan A. Lord, Sharon B. Murphy, Karen R. Oil, Anita Tucker
Clinical Assistant Professor: Gretchen Bean, Martha A. Byam, Kim Kelsey, 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 liberal arts and in the knowledge, skills, and value base of social work. Through the mastery of core competencies, social work graduates apply their education working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In addition, the program prepares qualified students to pursue graduate education in schools of social work and other human services fields.
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 competencies of professional identity, critical thinking, knowledge of diversity and human rights, social and economic justice, social welfare policy and services, social work practice with all client system sizes, human behavior in the social environment, research and ethics.
To connect the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practice world, students complete an introductory-year, 20-hour service learning experience in the first course, as well as a 450-hour social work internship over two semesters during the senior year. This is the senior capstone experience. The field placement in the final year of the baccalaureate program is arranged between the student and the field education coordinator. Evaluation of this senior field placement is one tool that measures student achievement of program competencies. Students are required to pay a liability insurance fee for their off-campus field education experience. In compliance with CSWE accreditation standards, the B.S. in social work program does not grant social work course credits for life experience or work 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. In addition, qualified graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in M.S.W. programs that offer advanced standing.
Academic Program
Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of the social work major. Social work majors are required to take SW 424, 525, 550, 551, 601, 622, 623, 625, and the senior capstone course sequence 640, 640A, 641, 641A. In addition, students are expected to successfully complete four courses taken from the disciplines of anthropology/sociology, zoology, philosophy, and psychology. Many of these also may fulfill Discovery Program 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.
