All Course Descriptions

NUR 2221 - Health Issues IV

Technical Hours: 1
NUR 2221 - Health Issues IV. This course will provide the student an opportunity for in-depth study of current health issues and the impact they have on health care delivery as a whole and the person as an individual. This course will also review relevant content specific to the students' needs. One hour lecture. One hour credit.

NUR 2239 - Nursing IV

Technical Hours: 9
NUR 2239 - Nursing IV (Prerequisite: NUR 2119; Co-requisite: NUR 2243). This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings. Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric concepts and competencies in Nursing III are reinforced and applied with more complexity. Pharmacology content associated with these concepts will be taught as well. Selected laboratory and clinical experiences will be included. The primary clinical focus will be in adult medical-surgical and psychiatric institutional settings with emphasis on more complex and critically ill populations. Leadership and management skills will also be integrated into nursing care experiences. Five hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Nine hours credit.

NUR 2243 - Management of Nursing Care

Technical Hours: 3
NUR 2243 - Management of Nursing Care (Prerequisite: NUR 2119; Co-requisite: NUR 2239). This course is designed to integrate basic principles of management and leadership in patient care settings to assist the student in functioning as an associate degree nurse. Emphasis will be placed on NCLEX preparation to assist the student in being successful in obtaining licensure as a registered nurse. Concepts of professionalism and personal growth will also be emphasized with assigned projects and community service hours obtained throughout the program. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

OTA 1113 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1113 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy. This intake course is an introduction to the field of occupational therapy including history, role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications, legislation, specific practice arenas, and the process of service delivery. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

OTA 1121 - Medical Terminology

Technical Hours: 1
OTA 1121 - Medical Terminology. This intake course is a study of medical language relating to body systems including diseases, physical conditions, abbreviations, and symbols as applied to occupational therapy. Professional language for occupational therapy will be included. One hour lecture. One hour credit.

OTA 1132 - Therapeutic Anatomy

Technical Hours: 2
OTA 1132 - Therapeutic Anatomy. This intake course will focus upon the structures of the human body and their respective functions. Emphasis will be placed upon the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit.

OTA 1213 - Pathology of Psychiatric Conditions

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1213 - Pathology of Psychiatric Conditions. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various psychiatric conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

OTA 1223 - Pathology of Physical Disability Conditions

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1223 - Pathology of Physical Disability Conditions. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various pathological physical conditions. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

OTA 1233 - Pathology of Developmental Conditions

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1233 - Pathology of Developmental Conditions. This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected diseases and conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is on etiology, prognosis, and management of various pathological developmental conditions. The student will compare and contrast normal and abnormal developmental patterns. The role and function of the OTA in treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

OTA 1243 - Pathology of Orthopedic Conditions

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1243 - Pathology of Orthopedic Conditions (Prerequisites: OTA 1132 & OTA 1314). This intake course provides a basic knowledge of selected orthopedic conditions encountered in occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is placed upon mechanisms of pathology and basic treatment approaches. The role and function of the OTA in the treatment process is also emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

OTA 1314 - Kinesiology

Technical Hours: 4
OTA 1314 - Kinesiology (Prerequisite: OTA 1132). This intake course studies individual muscles and muscle functions, biomechanical principles of joint motion, gait patterns, normal movement patterns, and goniometry. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

OTA 1413 - Therapeutic Media

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1413 - Therapeutic Media (Prerequisite: OTA 1113). This manipulation course provides knowledge and use of tools, equipment, and basic techniques of woodworking and craft activities as therapeutic media. Emphasis is given to analyzation and instruction of activities frequently used as occupational therapy media. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

OTA 1423 - Occupational Therapy Skills I

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1423 - Occupational Therapy Skills I. This manipulative course provides fundamental knowledge of practice skills used with patients/clients across the life span and with various diagnoses. Observation and documentation techniques will be introduced. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

OTA 1433 - Occupational Therapy Skills II

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1433 - Occupational Therapy Skills II (Prerequisite: OTA 1423). This manipulative course provides intermediate practice skills used with patients/clients across the life-span and with various diagnosis. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

OTA 1513 - Group Process

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1513 - Group Process. This manipulative course introduces theory and research findings explaining group dynamics. The course teaches the student how to facilitate group effectiveness and the skills to apply that knowledge in practical situations. Methods and skills necessary to plan, write, and lead an occupational therapy group will be taught. The course focuses on the importance of group activity intervention primarily with the psychiatric population. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

OTA 1913 - Fieldwork IA

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 1913 - Fieldwork IA (Prerequisite: OTA 1423). This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe and participate in clinical fieldwork. The student will also begin to develop professional work habits. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the assigned clinical setting. One hour lecture. Six hours clinical. Three hours credit.

OTA 2443 - Occupational Therapy SkillsIII

Technical Hours: 3
OTA 2443 - Occupational Therapy Skills III (Prerequisite: OTA 1433). This manipulation course provides advanced practice skills used with patients/clients across the life-span and with various diagnoses. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

OTA 2714 - Concepts in Occupational Therapy

Technical Hours: 4
OTA 2714 - Concepts in Occupational Therapy (Prerequisite: OTA 1223, 1423, 1242 or 1243). This manipulative course studies the occupational therapy treatment techniques for a variety of diagnoses while incorporating theoretical concepts. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

OTA 2812 - Healthcare Systems

Technical Hours: 2
OTA 2812 - Healthcare Systems. This intake course is designed to examine the context of service delivery for occupational therapy. Various models of health care, education, community, and social systems will be examined. Two hours lecture. Two hours credit.

OTA 2935 - Fieldwork IB

Technical Hours: 5
OTA 2935 - Fieldwork IB (Prerequisite: OTA 1423). This application course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of the occupational therapy process in clinical fieldwork. The student will also begin to develop professional work habits. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the clinical setting. One hour lecture. Twelve hours clinical. Five hours credit.

OTA 2946 - Fieldwork IIA

Technical Hours: 6
OTA 2946 - Fieldwork IIA (Prerequisites: OTA 1113, 1121, 1132, 1213, 1223, 1233, 1242, 1314, 1413, 1423, 1433, 1513, 1913, 2443, 2714, 2812, 2935, 2961). This application course synthesizes previous didactic instruction and clinical experiences obtained in Fieldwork I. In Level IIA the student may encounter a variety of populations in a traditional or nontraditional based setting. Students will assume increasing responsibilities under supervision as appropriate for the setting. Eighteen hours clinical. Six hours credit.

OTA 2956 - Fieldwork IIB

Technical Hours: 6
OTA 2956 - Fieldwork IIB (Prerequisites: OTA 1113, 1121, 1132, 1213, 1223, 1233, 1242, 1314, 1413, 1423, 1433, 1513, 1913, 2443, 2714, 2812, 2935, 2961). This application course synthesizes previous didactic instruction and clinical experiences obtained in Fieldwork I. In Level IIB, the student may encounter a variety of populations in a traditional or nontraditional based setting. Students will assume increasing responsibilities under supervision as appropriate for the setting. Eighteen hours clinical. Six hours credit.

OTA 2961 - Occupational Therapy Transitions I

Technical Hours: 1
OTA 2961 - Occupational Therapy Transitions I. This course provides information and guidance to the student for their transitional process of becoming an Occupational Therapy Practitioner. This course will encompass a variety of professional skills and concepts. In addition, vital life skills will be discussed. One hour lecture. One hour credit.

OTA 2971 - Occupational Therapy Transitions II

Technical Hours: 1
OTA 2971 - Occupational Therapy Transitions II (Prerequisite: OTA 2961). This course provides final preparation to the student for the transitional process of becoming an Occupational Therapy Practitioner. Three day seminar. One hour credit.

PHI 1113 - Old Testament Survey

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 1113 - Old Testament Survey. A study of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) with regard to its worth as a literary work, along with significant dates, themes, concepts, and contributions of its characters to that history and literature. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 1133 - New Testament Survey

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 1133 - New Testament Survey. A study of the New Testament covering the life of Jesus of Nazareth and the establishment of the early church as presented in the Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament books. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 1153 - Jesus & the Gospels

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 1153 - Jesus and the Gospels. A study of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the four canonical Gospels with specific consideration of the geographical, political, and social conditions of the 1st Century and recognition of various early interpretations of the meaning of the life and person of Jesus. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I. An introduction to the major themes and history of the discipline of philosophy with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 2143 - Introduction to Ethics

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2143 - Introduction to Ethics. An introduction to moral philosophy with the investigation of selected moral problems. Three lectures. Three hours credit.

PHI 2613 - Introduction to World Religions

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2613 - Introduction to World Religions. An introduction to the beliefs and practices of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other religious traditions. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHI 2713 - Introduction to Logic

Academic Hours: 3
PHI 2713 - Introduction to Logic. An introduction to the discipline of logic including formal and informal logic, as well as the development of critical thinking skills. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PHY 1114 - Introduction to Astronomy

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 1114 - Introduction to Astronomy. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes surveys of the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2244 - Physical Science Survey I

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2244 - Physical Science Survey I. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of measurements and units, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2254 - Physical Science Survey II

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2254 – Physical Science II. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of chemistry and earth science. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2414 - General Physics I

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2414 – General Physics I (Co-requisite: MAT 1323 or placement score for MAT 1613 or higher). A trigonometry-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics and conservation laws, primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2424 - General Physics II

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2424 – General Physics II (Prerequisite: PHY 2414). A trigonometry-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2514 - General Physics I-A

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2514 – General Physics I-A (Prerequisite: MAT 1613 or higher). A calculus-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics and conservation laws, primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PHY 2524 - General Physics II-A

Academic Hours: 4
PHY 2524 – General Physics II-A (Prerequisite: PHY 2514). A calculus-based combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, primarily for students of engineering, science or mathematics. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PNV 1213 - Body Structure and Function

Career Hours: 3
PNV 1213 - Body Structure and Function. This course is a study of body structure and function including each system of the body. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PNV 1444 - Nursing Fundamentals & Clinic

Career Hours: 14
PNV 1444 - Nursing Fundamentals & Clinical. This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for the individual in wellness and illness and is applicable across the lifespan, as well as demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to practical nursing. Seven hours lecture. Ten hours laboratory. Six hours clinical. Fourteen hours credit.

PNV 1524 - IV Therapy & Pharmacology

Career Hours: 4
PNV 1524 - IV Therapy & Pharmacology (Prerequisites: PNV 1213 & PNV 1444). This course provides the student with principles of IV therapy and pharmacology. Principles covered in the course include the administration of medication, administration of IV fluids, and administration of IV medications included in the scope of practice for the practical nurse. The expanded role of IV therapy included in this course is in accordance with the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Administrative Code. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

PNV 1666 - Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts and Clinical

Technical Hours: 6

PNV 1666 - Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts & Clinical

Career Hours: 6
PNV 1666 – Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts & Clinical. This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Alterations in Adult Health Concepts and Clinical (PNV 1676). This course also includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe and effective care of the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. Four hours lecture. Six hours clinical. Six hours credit.

PNV 1676 - Alterations in Adult Health Concepts & Clinical

Technical Hours: 6

PNV 1676 - Alterations in Adult Health Concepts & Clinical

Career Hours: 6
PNV 1676 – Alterations in Adult Health Concepts & Clinical. This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Medical/Surgical Nursing Concepts and Clinical (PNV 1666). This course also includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe and effective care of the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. Four hours lecture. Six hours clinical. Six hours credit.

PNV 1682 - Adult Health Nursing Concepts & Clinical

Career Hours: 12
PNV 1682 - Adult Health Nursing Concepts & Clinical (Prerequisites: PNV 1213 & PNV 1444). This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theory and clinical experiences needed to provide safe, effective care to the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life- threatening physical health conditions in all body systems and the knowledge to prepare for the role transition from student to practical nurse. Eight hours lecture. Four hours clinical. Twelve hours credit.

PNV 1728 - Specialty Areas in Nursing

Career Hours: 8
PNV 1728 - Specialty Areas in Nursing (Prerequisites: PNV 1213 & PNV 1444). This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to promote and/or provide safe and effective care for clients and families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods as well as in infancy through adolescence. It also provides the basic knowledge and skills to assist in the promotion of the emotional, mental, and social well-being of the client and family experiencing a mental health alteration. 7.33 lectures. Two hours clinical. Eight hours credit.

PNV 1914 - Nursing Transition

Career Hours: 4
PNV 1914 - Nursing Transition. Nursing Transition promotes the development of clinical decision-making skills and an interest in continued professional development. Legal aspects of nursing and employment opportunities and responsibilities as well as preparation for the State Board Exam are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Four hours credit.

PSC 1113 - American National Government

Academic Hours: 3
PSC 1113 - American National Government. Survey of the foundations, institutions, and political aspects of American national government. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

PSC 1123 - American State & Local Government

Academic Hours: 3
PSC 1123 - American State and Local Government (Prerequisite: PSC 1113). Survey of the relationship among American local, state and national governments, and the organization, function, and operation of different levels of government. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.