Nov 08, 2024

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

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

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Curriculum

The M.S.P.O. program is a 60-credit, two-year, full-time program. The schedule of course work is as follows:

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) (3 credits required)
MSPO 601 - Lower-Limb Orthotics II 4 credit(s)
MSPO 603 - Upper-Limb Orthotics 3 credit(s)
MSPO 605 - Neuroscience Laboratory 1 credit(s)
MSPO 624 - Motor Control and Motor Learning 2 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) (2 credits required)

Select one of the following elective courses, depending on emphasis*

MSPO 621 - Advanced Pediatric Examination and Intervention 2 credit(s)
MSPO 623 - Prosthetics and Orthotics Teaching Assistant 3 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.