Prosthetics and Orthotics, M.S.P.O.

M.S.P.O. I—Summer Semester [9 credits]

• MSPO 500 - Gross Anatomy 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 501 - Gross Anatomy Laboratory 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 502 - Kinesiology 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 503 - Kinesiology Laboratory 1 credit(s)
• MSPO 504 - Clinical Foundations 2 credit(s)

M.S.P.O. I—Fall Semester [14 credits]

• MSPO 510 - Lower-Limb Orthotics 4 credit(s)
• MSPO 511 - Transtibial Prosthetics 4 credit(s)
• MSPO 513 - Biomechanics 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 514 - Biomechanics Laboratory 1 credit(s)
• MSPO 523 - Orthopedic Pathology 3 credit(s)
• MSPO 550 - Integrated Internship I 0 credit(s)

M.S.P.O. I-Spring Semester [16 credits]

• MSPO 512 - Material Methods in Prosthetics and Orthotics 3 credit(s)
• MSPO 520 - Scientific Inquiry I 3 credit(s)
• MSPO 521 - Spinal Orthotics 4 credit(s)
• MSPO 522 - Transfemoral Prosthetics 4 credit(s)
• MSPO 524 - Professional Issues 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 551 - Integrated Internship II 0 credit(s)

M.S.P.O. I—Summer Semester

• MSPO 552 - Internship 0 credit(s)

M.S.P.O. II—Fall Semester [13 credits]

• MSPO 600 - Scientific Inquiry II 3 or 6 credit(s)
• MSPO 601 - Lower-Limb Orthotics II 4 credit(s)
• MSPO 603 - Upper-Limb Orthotics 3 credit(s)
• MSPO 604 - Neuroscience 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 605 - Neuroscience Laboratory 1 credit(s)

M.S.P.O. II-Spring Semester (10-11 credits)

• MSPO 610 - Prosthetics and Orthotics Healthcare Management 2 credit(s)
• MSPO 611 - Upper-Limb Prosthetics 4 credit(s)
• MSPO 651 - Integrated Internship III 0 credit(s)
• MSPO 620 - Scientific Inquiry III 2 or 4 credit(s)

Residency

Upon completion of the degree requirements all graduates are mandated to participate in a postgraduate, two-year residency as a prerequisite for the board certification exams.

Note(s):

*Recognizing the diverse interests among P&O students, the University of Hartford has provided an opportunity for each student to complete course work focusing on advanced research, pediatric exam and intervention, or educational strategies.