MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Major in: PHYSICAL THERAPHY

FOUNDATION COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 200
COURSE TITLE: METHODS OF RESEARCH
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended to equip the graduate school students with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts, principles, types of research, research methods, statistical procedure and data analysis. It deals with the nature and characteristics of research and its scientific methodology to solve problems and enlighten the graduate students the systematic endeavor starting from the problem formulation through writing and presenting a research.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 201
COURSE TITLE: STATISTICAL METHODS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to acquaint the graduate school students with the statistical techniques and computational procedures involved in the application and interpretation of results employed in educational research.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 202
COURSE TITLE: FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides the graduate school students with a strong background in philosophic understanding, logical sense and systematic theory of education. It also presents the different schools of educational philosophy as implemented in education to develop the philosophical and educational perspectives necessary in the teaching-learning process.

MAJOR COURSES

COURSE CODE: PT 200
COURSE TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING, PROCEDURES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING PHYSICAL THERAPHY
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enables the graduate school student to provide patient-related instruction; educate others using a variety of teaching methods that are commensurate with the needs and unique characteristics of the learner; provide consultative services using the physical therapist’s skills to individuals and other organizations; expressively communicate with patients and take responsibility for communication of diagnosis with other practitioners.

COURSE CODE: PT 201
COURSE TITLE: BASIC SCIENCES IN PHYSICAL THERAPHY AND PATHIMECHANICS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enriches the foundation of physical therapists in the field of basic medical sciences that include embryology, histology, gross human anatomy, neuroanatomy, kinesiology and pathomechanics, general physiology and neurophysiology, measurement and evaluation. Correlation to clinical cases commonly seen in the practice of physical therapy is given emphasis.

COURSE CODE: PT 202
COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SURGICAL CONDITIONS WITH CLINICS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enables the graduate school student to establish a safe and effective plan of care for patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The course enables the student to provide direct physical therapy interventions to achieve patient outcomes based on examination and impairments; promote optimal health by providing information on prevention, wellness and fitness.

COURSE CODE: PT 203
COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WITH CLINICS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enables the graduate school student to establish a safe and effective plan of care for patients with neurological diseases. The course enables the student to provide direct physical therapy interventions to achieve patient outcomes based on examination and impairments; promote optimal health by providing information on prevention, wellness and fitness.

COURSE CODE: PT 204
COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOPULMONARY CONDITIONS WITH CLINICS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enables the graduate school student to establish a safe and effective plan of care for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. The course enables the student to provide direct physical therapy interventions to achieve patient outcomes based on examination and impairments; promote optimal health by providing information on prevention, wellness and fitness.

COGNATE COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 210
COURSE TITLE: EMERGING THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to prepare graduate school students in the field of teaching to be comfortable and competent in the use of emerging theories and styles in teaching-learning process. This course places particular emphasis on the School of Education themes of diversity, evaluation, assessment and professional competence.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 211
COURSE TITLE: HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGIES
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This praxis course examines the new pedagogies being used in higher education teaching. This course is an integration of all aspects of instruction which are primarily designed for college instructors who are not education graduates. Its coverage includes college teaching methods, principles and techniques. An overview of the functions of colleges and universities as well as the code of Professional Ethics and the structures of Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education will also be discussed.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 212
COURSE TITLE: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for the new internet explorer and is an engaging, easy and practical way for the educators and administrators to learn about the information communication technology. A course of exploration is designed for teachers and administrators searching for a way to improve their instruction find the latest research, access volumes of resources and provide exciting medium for their educational environment.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 213
COURSE TITLE: DYNAMICS OF CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course presents systems theory and how it is applied in understanding the changing environments of the workplace. Theoretical and practical issues of leadership systems are presented with a particular emphasis on work ethics and on issues related to diversity. Integrative processes are explored as a means of developing effective approaches to a variety of human systems and management systems. Broadly speaking, this course is about effective leadership, diversity, inclusion and advocacy. This will look at social/political and cultural considerations of leadership in education and at issues of power in variety of actions and institutions.

COURSE CODE: ENGL. 201
COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED SPEECH IMPROVEMENT
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for graduate school students to study and participate in advanced course of oral communication. It allows students to learn effective methods of communicating both their own ideas and those of others. The goals of the course are to emphasize the technical approach to oral communication, to develop an appreciation for listening and to foster a feeling of ease when presenting material to the group.