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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Psychology
  

  • PSY 333 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Symptoms, causes, and treatment of major mental disorders; research methods in psychopathology.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 337 Animal Learning (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Behavioral methodology, theory, and empirical basis of the scientific study of learning; classical and instrumental conditioning, discrimination and generalization, and the role of reward, punishment, and other motivational variables.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 338 Cognitive Processes (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Cognitive methodology, theory, and empirical basis of the scientific study of human memory and information processing; thinking; problem solving; concept formation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 338L Cognitive Processes Laboratory (2 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PSY 210  or equivalent.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: PSY 338  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall only
    Laboratory to accompany PSY 338 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 340 Social Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Social perception and social influences on behavior; attribution, attitudes, attraction, aggression, pro-social behavior, compliance, and small groups.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 340L Social Psychology Laboratory (2 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 210  or equivalent and PSY 340 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Laboratory to accompany PSY 340 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 344 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Psychological principles in business and industry; motivation, job satisfaction, leadership and communication theory, organizational structure, performance appraisal, personnel testing and selection, training, workplace design, and work environment.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 345 Human Factors Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Humans in the design of manmade objects, facilities, and environments: the human as a system component, human capabilities and limitations, controls and displays, design of aerospace and surface vehicles, and designing for the handicapped.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 405 Counseling Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  and junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Techniques of counseling; skills necessary in therapeutic interviewing; selection, application, and evaluation of appropriate goals, strategies, and tactics of counseling.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 410 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , C- or better in STA 205  and PSY 210  or PSY 211  and PSY 212 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Extends the discussion of applying experimental (factorial design) and nonexperimental (correlation / regression) methods to research in psychological science. Incorporates the concepts of effect size, margin of error, and confidence intervals and their interpretation to investigate contemporary problems in psychology.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 420 Drug Policy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  and junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    Critical examination of historic and contemporary drug policies in the U.S. and other countries. Political, economic, social, and psychological effects of drug policies, with emphasis on empirical evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of the policies. Policies regarding both legal and illegal drugs are included.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 421 Psychopharmacology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Detailed analysis of how psychotherapeutic and recreational drugs affect the brain and behavior. Introduction to central nervous system structure and function, the biological basis of drug action in the brain, and the behavioral, clinical, and side-effect profiles of psychoactive drugs.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 423 Researching Substance Use Treatment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  and junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course will involve a critical examination of how substance use disorders (SUDs) are typically treated in the U.S. and how research indicates they should be treated. Students will learn to identify and evaluate treatment outcome studies and use the information to make recommendations about how treatment of SUDs may be improved.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 465 Health Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  and junior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Guided readings, discussions, and evaluations of scientific literature on health and health related behaviors; understanding psychological, social, and biological determinants of health; multi-disciplinary focus.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 465L Health Psychology Laboratory (2 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PSY 210  or equivalent.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: PSY 465  or equivalent.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Laboratory to accompany PSY 465 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 492 Research: Psychology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and psychology chair prior to registration.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individually supervised research in an area of faculty expertise; readings, design, data collection, analyses, report writing or presentation of findings. Specific activities assigned by instructor. No more than 6 semester hours of PSY 492 and/or PSY 499  may be applied toward certification of the major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No limit

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  • PSY 494 Topics: Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Seminar course; topic listed in Schedule of Classes each semester. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • PSY 495 Study Abroad in Psychology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study abroad course; topic listed in Schedule of Classes when course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • PSY 496 Applied Experience in Psychology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , junior standing, and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Supervised practical experience within the field of psychology and psychology-related areas. Students observe and shadow working professionals and apply classroom knowledge to practical work settings and environments. No more than 6 semester hours of PSY 496 may be applied toward certification of the major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No limit

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  • PSY 497 Honors Project in Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Honors in Psychology program.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Supervised development, implementation, analysis, and reporting of an empirical study.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • PSY 499 Independent Study in Psychology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and psychology chair prior to registration.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised areas of study; archival research, experiments, surveys, and/or applied projects. Specific activity is student initiated and in consultation with instructor. No more than 6 semester hours of PSY 492  and/or PSY 499 may be applied toward certification of the major.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No limit

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  • PSY 501 I-O Discussion Forum (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to I-O program, development of community and support; survey of I-O psychology; discussion of historical, ethical, legal and current newsworthy issues; clarification and elaboration of program requirements, intentions and philosophy.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 550 Organizational Psychology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
    Taught: Fall only
    Introductory graduate level study in organizational psychology; commitment, involvement, satisfaction, motivation, leadership, power, quality of worklife, and groups/teams.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 570 Work Environments (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
    Taught: Spring only
    Introduction to human factors psychology; ergonomics; occupational health and safety; physical and psychological factors influencing the workplace.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 580 Cognition in the Workplace (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
    Taught: Spring only
    Judgment and decision-making, heuristics, biases, persuasion, prejudice, diversity, values, and attitude measurement.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PSY 595 Topics: Study Abroad in Psychology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study abroad course; topic listed in Schedule of Classes when course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

Public Administration
  

  • PAD 403 Public Policy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 , PSC 101 , PSC 102 , PSC 103 , or PSC 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Course introduces students to the policy making process by providing an introduction to public policy, providing and overview of the formation, implementation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ethical aspects of policy making.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 412 Administrative Law (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Nature of the powers vested in administrative agencies; problems of administrative procedure; methods and extent of judicial control over administrative action.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 420 Managing the Not-For-Profit Organization (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Development and characteristics of the not-for-profit organization; managerial challenges; application of relevant theories to the not-for-profit organization; organization, staffing, planning, programming, evaluating, board-staff relations; managing volunteers.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 455 Urban Administration (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Public management issues and approaches in the modern city; governmental policy making and organizational structure in an urban environment; managerial processes for selecting, motivating, leading, and evaluating public employees; resources management; productivity in service delivery.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 494 Topics: Public Administration (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics vary from semester to semester. See Schedule of Classes for topic and prerequisites.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • PAD 496 Internship in Public Administration (1-15 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Students must have the consent of Internship Coordinator.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Students may enroll for real-world experiential credit with public or private hosts.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • PAD 500 Foundations of Public Administration (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MPA program or consent of MPA director.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Overview of key theories and concepts in the discipline of public administration; introduction to economic theories and concepts relevant to public administration and public policy; and review of research design and basic statistics. 
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 501 Human Resource Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MPA program or consent of MPA director.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Principles and problems of recruitment, examination, rating, classification, and assignment to the job; philosophies of employee pay, promotion, motivation, and discipline; formulating and administering personnel policies, concepts, and principles; focus on American national, state, and local government systems as well as non-profit agencies. 
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 511 Budgeting Techniques and Applications (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MPA program, Nonprofit Management certificate, Emergency Management certificate, or consent of MPA director.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Advanced treatment of budgetary techniques and applications, such as program budgeting and zero-base budgeting; financial planning and revenue estimation techniques; tax and expenditure types; debt financing; financial reporting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 515 Cartography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MPA program, or consent of MPA director.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to principles and concepts of cartography; hands-on experience in cartographic map design using computer cartographic software through developing maps, charts, graphics, and design materials for presentation through digital mediums. Emphasizes understanding and implementation of the principles and theories and research into relevant topics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 519 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MPA program or consent of MPA director.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to principles and concepts of remote sensing technologies; hands-on experience in manipulation of remote sensing techniques using remote sensing software. Emphasizes understanding and implementation of remote sensing theories and research into relevant topics.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PAD 520 Advanced Remote Sensing (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PAD 519 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to principles and concepts of digital remote sensing data processing technologies; hands-on experience in manipulation of digital remote sensing data processing techniques using remote sensing software. Emphasizes understanding and implementation of digital remote sensing data processing theories and research into relevant topics.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PAD 560 Planning and Community Development (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MPA program or consent of MPA director.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Statutory and structural framework for urban planning and development; technical, social, political, and economic elements in the governmental planning process; planning theories and regulatory techniques; growth management; urban redevelopment.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PAD 599 Independent Study in Public Service (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of program coordinator.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Specialized topics in public administration covered through intensive readings and/or field projects; at the direction of a specific instructor. May be repeated as projects vary.
    Repeatable: No
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Public Relations
  

  • PRE 275 Principles of Public Relations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): JOU 110  or EMB 100 , or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Philosophy and functions of public relations practices; campaign planning and public affairs activities; writing messages for and selection of news media.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 300 Event Planning and Messaging (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
    Taught: Spring only, even years
    Hands-on experience in planning, promoting, executing, evaluating events that fulfill a public relations purpose. Students gain an understanding of different types of events, the public relations purposes events fulfill, planning and logistics of executing events, messaging strategies promoting events; and evaluation methods to determine events’ success in meeting public relations goals.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 350 Music and Entertainment Publicity (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Music & Entertainment Publicity is an introduction to the strategies, tactics, and tools that apply to promotional activities for musical artists and theatrical productions. Special emphasis will be placed on new and social media and on the cross-marketing efforts that connect artists with video games, retail outlets, and festivals.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 355 International Public Relations (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275  
    Taught: Fall only, even years
    This course recognizes and emphasizes the “world’s many variations of thought, action, and effect.” Topics include cultural, economic, and political issues that are likely to influence public relations activities taking place in international contexts. The roles of international professional associations, human rights, tourism, and protectionism are examined.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 365 Client Operations and Processes (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
    Taught: Spring only, odd years
    This course considers the communication plan as it relates to client business operations.  Calling attention to client business planning and strategy, forecasting, procurement, start-up terminology and other operational concepts, students are immersed in the practitioner-client relationship building process.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 376 Public Relations Writing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: PRE 275  and JOU 220  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Instruction and practice in various forms of writing for public relations, including press releases, annual reports, newsletters, and other professional public relations writing for the media and the public.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PRE 377 Public Relations Case Studies and Campaigns (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Evaluation of public relations programs conducted by companies, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies; writing for specialized and mass media in public relations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 377S Public Relations Case Studies and Campaigns (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Evaluation of public relations programs conducted by companies, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies; writing for specialized and mass media in public relations.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • PRE 385 Public Relations Research Methods (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course includes qualitative and quantitative research designs as related to public relations research, specifically teaching skills such as communication audits, issue tracking, use of external research services, media and clipping analysis, evaluating and reporting program effectiveness and evaluating counselor and staff performance.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PRE 385S Public Relations Research Methods (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Proposal | CurriculogIn this class, students create an interview protocol, conduct a 60-90 minute interview and write up the findings. The second research project is a content analysis where students code media (a full season of a TV show, 3 months worth of online newspaper articles or magazines, a month of social media, etc.), then write-up their findings. The third research project is a group project. Students research an NKU student issue that can be found at other Kentucky schools and nation wide, then write-up a focus group protocol and facilitate focus groups. They then write up findings as a group and present a formal in-class presentation. Finally, students are required to conduct an observation project where they observe and code buying behaviors then present a formal presentation to the class. In addition, there are 4 exams covering paradigms, and all research methods utilized in PR (i.e., case studies, ethnography, interviewing, focus groups, content analysis, ethnography, historical research, action research, grounded theory, etc)
    Repeatable: No
    *
  

  • PRE 394 Topics in Public Relations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic, check with Instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focused study of a specific and significant topic from a public relations perspective. Topics vary from semester to semester and may be repeated once for credit.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
  

  • PRE 396 Public Relations Internship (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 12 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 376 ; written consent of supervising faculty member; junior or senior standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Selected placement, for P.R. majors, in a public relations agency, department, or other employer of P.R. professionals. Assigned work in a business, non-profit, or government organization may include writing, production, or promotion. May not be repeated for credit.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 400 Public Relations Planning and Account Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275 .
    Taught: Fall only
    This course facilitates the study and practice of consultative client- practitioner relations in public relations contexts. Account management and its various time-tracking and billing methods are kept in the foreground and considered for their likely influence throughout the client-practitioner lifecycle. Topics include inter-organizational relations, supply chain architectures, planning and budgeting, proposal writing and presentation, and business ethics.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • PRE 400S Public Relations Planning and Account Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275  
    Taught: Fall only
    This course facilitates the study and practice of consultative client- practitioner relations in public relations contexts. Account management and its various time-tracking and billing methods are kept in the foreground and considered for their likely influence throughout the client-practitioner lifecycle. Topics include inter-organizational relations, supply chain architectures, planning and budgeting, proposal writing and presentation, and business ethics.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • PRE 415 Public Relations Metrics and Tools (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): PRE 275  and junior standing
    Taught: Fall only, odd years
    This research-focused course begins with a conceptualization of public relations measurement as practiced by media, practitioners, and client organizations. Coursework is designed to be in line with current industry expectations. Students will complete analytical projects using software tools in group and lab settings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • PRE 492 Directed Research (0-6 credits)

    Hours: 0-6 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or Instructor Permission
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Research/creative experience that culminates in completion of one of the following: at least one peer-reviewed presentation/publication, an exhibition/performance, or at least one mentored, out-of-class presentation that exhibits the student’s project outcomes.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • PRE 495 Study Abroad (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Varies by topic. Course includes a classroom portion and a trip abroad.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • PRE 499 Independent Study in Public Relations (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 -12 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing; approved independent study proposal.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individually supervised work involving reading, research, writing, and/or production in a specified area of interest of public relations. Topic and plan of study selected before registration in conference with professor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Radiologic Science
  

  • RAD 200 Introduction to Radiography (6 credits)

    Hours: 5 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to radiologic technology program.
    Taught: Summer only
    Introduction to program and profession; fundamental radiography principles and procedures; radiography of the chest and abdomen; foundation for all core radiography courses; orientation to clinical policies and procedures; observation of radiographic examinations under direct supervision by registered technologists at clinical sites.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 208 Radiographic Procedures I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 200 .
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 208L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Radiographic anatomy, positioning, and image analysis of the appendicular skeleton, shoulder and pelvic girdles, and vertebral column to include routine, nonroutine, trauma and surgical radiography.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 208L Radiographic Positioning Laboratory I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 208 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Radiographic positioning of the appendicular skeleton, pelvic and shoulder girdles, and lower vertebral column (lumbar, sacrum and coccyx) using simulation and phantoms; supervised practice and image analysis. Pass/fail only.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RAD 209 Radiographic Procedures II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 208 .
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 209L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Continuation of RAD 208 . Introduction to contrast studies; radiographic anatomy, positioning, and image analysis of the cervical and thoracic spine, gastrointestinal, biliary and urinary systems, bony thorax, and cranium.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 209L Radiographic Positioning Laboratory II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 209 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Radiographic positioning of the cervical and thoracic spine, gastrointestinal, biliary, and urinary systems, bony thorax, and cranium using simulation and phantoms; supervised practice and film critique. Pass/fail only.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RAD 214 Analysis of Radiographic Quality (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 200 .
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 214L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Principles of radiographic exposure variables and processing; analysis of the radiographic image; problem-solving approach to practical application of principles.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 214L Analysis Radiographic Quality Laboratory (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 200 .
    Co-requisite(s): RAD 214 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Laboratory demonstration and experimentation coordinated with principles taught in RAD 214 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 216 Physical Principles of Radiographic Equipment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 214 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Principles of electromagnetism and the relationship to radiographic circuitry and equipment; construction and design of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mammographic, tomographic, and digital equipment.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 230 Communication and Patient Care (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 200 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Methods of professional communication relative to health care delivery; including professionalism, ethical and legal issues, charting, health informatics, interprofessionalism, and culture and diversity related to healthcare communication.  Assessment of and care for patients during procedures, including vital signs, minor and major emergencies, patient safety, and overall patient care.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 286 Radiographic Practicum I (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 200 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Clinical application of principles of radiographic positioning, technique, and radiation protection; competency in chest, abdominal, appendicular skeleton, lumbar spine, shoulder, and pelvic girdle radiography. Conducted under supervision of registered radiographers and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 296 Radiographic Practicum II (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 286 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Clinical application of principles of radiation protection and of radiographic positioning and technique; competency in portable radiography and in radiography of the cervical and lumbar spine, bony thorax, cranium and G-U and G-I systems. Conducted under supervision of registered radiographers and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 299 Independent Study in Radiology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual readings, research, and/or clinical based coursework developed by the student in consultation with the instructor and approved by the radiologic technology program director prior to registration.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RAD 307L Advanced Radiography Lab (1 credit)

    Hours: (0 classroom + 2 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): RAD 209  
    Taught: Fall only
    This lab provides opportunity for hands-on practice of advanced radiography concepts, beyond basic anatomy and positioning labs.  Practice will include trauma, surgical, mobile and non-routine radiographic exams, sterile technique and venipuncture, radiation safety, technical factor manipulation and advanced image analysis.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 308 Radiographic Procedures III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 209 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Specialized non-vascular radiographic procedures, including trauma radiography, HSG, myelography, arthrography, vertebroplasty, renal and biliary exams. Informed consent process, aseptic techniques, and venipuncture will also be covered. Additional topics include best practices for imaging exams on pediatric, geriatric and bariatric patients.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 309 Radiographic Procedures IV (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 308  
    Taught: Spring only
    Overview of vascular interventional radiographic procedures and associated equipment; additional topics include pharmacology, medicine administration,  venous access devices,and patient monitoring and assessment. Also includes an introduction to specialized imaging modalities, including mammography, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 310 Advanced Imaging Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in BIO 208  and BIO 209  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Cross-sectional human anatomy of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and extremities, as demonstrated on CT and MR images.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 340 Radiation Biology and Protection (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 216 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Biological effects of ionizing radiation; radiation safety requirements and procedures; laboratory demonstration/experimentation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 350 Clinical Pathology for Radiographers (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 303 and BIO 209.
    Taught: Spring only
    Anatomy, pathology, and mechanisms of disease with its radiological manifestation in radiographic studies; case studies; radiology presentations.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 376 Radiographic Practicum III (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 296 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Clinical application of principles of radiation protection and of radiographic positioning and technique; competency in radiography of the skeletal and digestive systems. Five-week internship that includes a one-week evening assignment; conducted under supervision of registered radiographers and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 386 Radiographic Practicum IV (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 16 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 376 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Clinical application of principles of radiographic positioning, technique, and radiation protection; competency in surgical and non-routine radiography and continued competency in routine skeletal and contrast studies. Conducted under supervision of registered radiographers and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 396 Radiographic Practicum V (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 24 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 386 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Clinical application of principles of radiographic positioning, technique, and radiation protection; introduction to advanced medical imaging modalities; continued competency development in non-routine radiography. Conducted under supervision of registered radiographers and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 450 Advanced Imaging Pathology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Anatomy, pathology, and mechanisms of disease with its radiological manifestation in nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, cardiac and vascular imaging, ultrasound, doppler, and mammography studies; case studies; radiology presentations.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RAD 470 Principles of Computed Tomography (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 396 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Theory, principles, and applications of, computed tomography, including instrumentation, equipment, and exam procedures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 480 Radiography Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 340 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Comprehensive review and assessment of essential concepts in radiography; preparation for the ARRT examination.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 486 Clinical Practicum VI (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 24 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 396 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Clinical application of general radiography with first of two concentrations in an advanced imaging modality, pediatrics, or non-hospital clinical setting; conducted under supervision of registered technologists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • RAD 494 Topics: Radiology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Repeatable: No
  

  • RAD 496 Radiographic Practicum VII (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 24 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in RAD 486  .
    Taught: Spring only
    Clinical application of general radiography with concentration in an advanced imaging modality, pediatrics, or non-hospital setting; conducted under supervision of registered technologists and clinical faculty. Continuation of RAD 486 .
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • RAD 499 Special Topics Radiology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Intensive study of a special topic or issue in radiologic technology through independent study.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit
  

  • RTT 200 Introduction to Radiation Therapy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major.
    Taught: Fall only
    Provides an introductory framework of radiation therapy. Topics include: patient care, introductory ethics and law as applied to radiation oncology and primary methods of cancer treatment.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 208 Clinical Oncology I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major.
    Taught: Fall only
    Overview of cancer and the specialty of radiation therapy.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 209 Clinical Oncology II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 208 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Radiation therapy specific instruction on the regional anatomy and physiology, epidemiology and etiology, detection and diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, histopathology, patterns of spread, principles of treatment, staging, and prognosis for Palliative and Emergency Treatment, Breast, Male Reproductive, Gynecologic, Respiratory, CNS and ENT.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 214 Radiation Therapy Simulation Lab (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major.
    Taught: Fall only
    The class will combine both a didactic and laboratory components. Students will practice basic set ups skills of patients in a laboratory setting. Basic skills covered will include: patient identification, safe movement of a patient, infection control, reproduction of a patient set-up. 
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 220 Radiation Physics I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major.
    Taught: Fall only
    This is the first course in a sequence of two courses to include the physics of ionizing radiation and physical aspects of classical radiation therapy.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 221 Radiation Physics II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major; RTT 220 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This is the final course of a sequence of two courses to include the physics of ionizing radiation, physical aspects of classical radiation therapy; as well as, the application of the physical aspects to modern radiation oncology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 286 Radiation Therapy Practicum I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 200 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 296 Radiation Therapy Practicum II (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 286 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 308 Clinical Oncology III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation Therapy Major and RTT 209 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Radiation therapy specific instruction on the regional anatomy and physiology, epidemiology and etiology, detection and diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, histopathology, patterns of spread, principles of treatment, staging, and prognosis for endocrine, bone, soft tissue sarcomas, lymphomas, hematopoietic, digestive, genitourinary, pediatrics, skin, AIDS related cancers and benign tumors.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 320 Treatment Planning I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 221 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Radiation therapy treatment planning concepts to include clinical dosimetry, treatment preparation processes, beam modifying devices, isodose charts, and calculations of various external beam treatment formulas.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 321 Treatment Planning II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 320 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Radiation therapy treatment planning concepts to include clinical dosimetry, electron beams, brachytherapy and radiosurgery.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 340 Radiation Biology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 221 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Content is designed to present basic concepts and principles of radiation biology. The effects of ionizing radiation effects on tissue.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 341 Radiation Therapy Protection (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 340 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This course will provide principles concerning the hazards of radiation and address potential methods to reduce this risk. The roles of the various radiation regulatory agencies will also be discussed.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • RTT 376 Radiation Therapy Practicum III (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Radiation therapy major and RTT 296 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Competency-based clinical application of principles in radiation therapy to include oncology terminology, equipment, techniques used for treatment, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered radiation therapists and clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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