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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests
Institution: University of South Dakota Date: 1/9/2020
Institutional representatives should provide direct links to PDF documents for each of the program modification requests represented below. All requests should be posted on the campus Curriculum and Instruction website one week prior to the Academic Affairs Council meeting where the program modification request is being considered.
Program Title Approval
Date Approval
Audiology, Au.D. JP Medical Laboratory Sciences, B.S. JP Special Education, M.A. 3/20/20 JP Speech Language-Pathology, M.A. JP Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. and Accelerated Graduate Program Request, 13+ hours (This form includes the 2 programs: Neuroscience, B.S.- Neuroscience B.S – Cognitive Neuroscience Specialization and Kinesiology and Sport Science, B.S.-Exercise Science
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Program modifications referenced above for approval have been reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council and the System Vice President for Academic Affairs and may be advanced forward for entry in Colleague. For those program modifications listed above that did not receive approval, additional clarification or justification will be necessary and should be re-routed through the review process on a separate “Institutional Substantive Program Modification Requests” form once all issues have been resolved.
3/19/20
Signature: System Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
Program Forms: Substantive Program Modification Form (Last Revised 08/2016) Page 1 of 3
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
CIP CODE: 51.0202
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Communication Sciences and Disorders
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: College of Arts and Sciences
University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe
it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy.
Elizabeth M. Freeburg 12/9/19
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in:
☐ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☒ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☐ Other (explain below)
2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): 202080
3. Program Degree Level:
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☐ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☒
4. Category:
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☒
5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☐ On the effective date for all students
☐ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name:
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
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6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (Highlight Changes)
Pref
Num
Title
Cr
Hrs
Pref
Num
Title
Cr
Hrs
Required Coursework: Required Coursework: DCOM 528* American Sign Language I 3 DCOM 528* American Sign Language I 3
DCOM 535* Language Disorders of Children 3 DCOM 535* Language Disorders of Children 3
DCOM 595 Practicum (6 terms on campus)
1-2 each/ 9 total
DCOM 595 Practicum (6 terms on campus)
1-2 each/ 9 total
DCOM 712 Professional issues and advocacy 1 DCOM 712 Professional issues and advocacy 1
DCOM 713 Psychoacoustics 3 DCOM 713 Psychoacoustics 3
DCOM 714 Signal Processing 3 DCOM 714 Signal Processing 3
DCOM 715 Audiology Practice Management 3 DCOM 715 Audiology Practice Management 3
DCOM 716 Advanced Topics in Aural Rehabilitation
2 DCOM 716 Advanced Topics in Aural Rehabilitation
2
DCOM 717 Embryology and Genetics Related to the Auditory System
2 DCOM 717 Embryology and Genetics Related to the Auditory System
2
DCOM 718 History of Audiology 1 DCOM 718 History of Audiology 1
DCOM 719 SLP for Audiology 1 DCOM 719 SLP for Audiology 1
DCOM 720 Hearing Loss Prevention Clinic 1 DCOM 720 Hearing Loss Prevention Clinic 1
DCOM 722 Amplification I 3 DCOM 722 Amplification I 3
DCOM 723 Hearing loss prevention across the life span
2 DCOM 723 Hearing loss prevention across the life span
2
DCOM 724 Advanced Communication Science 3 Delete
DCOM 725 Vestibular Diagnostics 2 DCOM 725 Vestibular Diagnostics 2
DCOM 726 Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Auditory System
3 DCOM 726 Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Auditory System
3
DCOM 727 Pediatric Audiology 3 DCOM 727 Pediatric Audiology 3
DCOM 728 Neuroaudiology: Anatomy, Physiology, and Speech Perception
3 DCOM 728 Neuroaudiology: Anatomy, Physiology, and Speech Perception
3
DCOM 729 Pathologies of the Auditory System 2 DCOM 729 Pathologies of the Auditory System
2
DCOM 730 Central Auditory Processing Disorders
3 DCOM 730 Central Auditory Processing Disorders
3
DCOM 740 Cochlear Implants 3 DCOM 740 Cochlear Implants 3
DCOM 741 Hearing Assistive Technologies 2 DCOM 741 Hearing Assistive Technologies 2
DCOM 742 Diagnostics in Audiology 3 DCOM 742 Diagnostics in Audiology 3
DCOM 743 Otoscopy and Cerumen Management 1 DCOM 743 Otoscopy and Cerumen Management
1
DCOM 744 Ethics in Clinical Settings 1 DCOM 744 Ethics in Clinical Settings 1
DCOM 745 Vestibular Treatment 2 DCOM 745 Vestibular Treatment 2
DCOM 746 Aging Auditory System 1 DCOM 746 Aging Auditory System 1
DCOM 747 Advanced Pediatric Audiology 2 DCOM 747 Advanced Pediatric Audiology 2
DCOM 748 Educational Audiology 1 DCOM 748 Educational Audiology 1
DCOM 749 Tinnitus and Sound Tolerance 2 DCOM 749 Tinnitus and Sound Tolerance 2
DCOM 750 Audiologic Care of Musicians 1 DCOM 750 Audiologic Care of Musicians 1
DCOM 752 Advanced Diagnostics in Audiology 2 DCOM 752 Advanced Diagnostics in Audiology 2
DCOM 757 Counseling in Clinical Settings 2 DCOM 757 Counseling in Clinical Settings 2
DCOM 759 Clinical Methods in Audiology 1 each/ 11 total
DCOM 759 Clinical Methods in Audiology 1 each/ 11 total
DCOM 760 Implantable Hearing Technologies 1 DCOM 760 Implantable Hearing Technologies 1
DCOM 762 Advanced Amplification 2 DCOM 762 Advanced Amplification 2
DCOM 763 Medical Audiology 1 DCOM 763 Medical Audiology 1
DCOM 764 Pharmacology and Ototoxicity 1 DCOM 764 Pharmacology and Ototoxicity 1
DCOM 769 Industrial and Forensic Audiology 1 DCOM 769 Industrial and Forensic Audiology 1
DCOM 787 Theories and Methods of Grad Study and Research
3 DCOM 787 Theories and Methods of Grad Study and Research
3
DCOM 888 Individual Research in Audiology (2 terms)
2 each/ 4 total
DCOM 888 Individual Research in Audiology (2 terms)
2 each/ 4 total
DCOM 794 Clinical Internship (off-campus practicum) (2 terms)
3 each/ 6 total
DCOM 794 Clinical Internship (off-campus practicum) (2 terms)
3 each/ 6 total
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DCOM 796 Field Experience: Externship in Audiology (3 terms)
4 each/ 12 total
DCOM 796 Field Experience: Externship in Audiology (3 terms)
5 each/ 15 total
Required Elective Coursework: Twelve (12) credit hours of electives are required. These credit hours must build toward a specialization topic (e.g. child development or geriatric).These courses may be outside of or within DCOM.
12 Delete
(*unless taken at the undergraduate level) (*unless taken at the UG level)
Total number of hours required for major 127-133 Total number of hours required for major 115-121
Total number of hours required for degree 127-133 Total number of hours required for degree 115-121
7. Explanation of the Change:
Upon developing programs of study and course schedules based upon the program modifications
that were approved during the AY 2018-2019 (see program delineated in left-hand column above),
it became apparent that the inclusion of 12 credit hours for specialization is not, at the current time,
feasible for student workload. The credits for specialization are not necessary for program
accreditation or professional licensure of students upon graduation. The credits for specialization
were included in the original submission as a means to set the USD AuD program apart from other
audiology graduate programs. For these reasons, we request that the 12 credit hours of coursework
for specialization be removed from the program.
Removal of credits for a specialty certification allows for credits to be added to DCOM 795, Field
Experience: Externship in Audiology while staying within a reasonable total number of credit
hours for the program. During DOCM 796, students are obtaining full-time experience in the
clinical field. A total of 15 credits hours across three semesters of DCOM 796, places the credit
hours more in line with the time and expectations of the course.
Due to an oversight within the Department, deletion of DCOM 724 from the AuD program was
omitted in the program modification approved in AY 2018-2019. We ask that this course be
removed from the AuD program for those reasons indicated in the program modification approved
in AY 2018-2019, specifically in response to accreditation and certification standards.
Program Forms: Substantive Program Modification Form (Last Revised 08/2016)
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
UNIVERSITY: USD
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
CIP CODE: 51.1005
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Health Sciences Dean
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: School of Health Sciences
University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe
it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy.
Elizabeth M. Freeburg 12/2/19
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in:
☐ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course
work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☒ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☐ Other (explain below)
2. Effective date of change: Fall 2020
3. Program Degree Level:
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☒ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☐
4. Category:
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☒
5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur (place an “X” in the appropriate box):
☐ On the effective date for all students
☐ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name:
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
Program Forms: Substantive Program Modification Form (Last Revised 08/2016)
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6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs. Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
System General Education Requirements System General Education Requirements
SGR 1: Written Communication SGR 1: Written Communication ENGL 101 Composition I OR 3 ENGL 101 Composition I OR 3
UHON 110 Honors English UHON 110 Honors English
SGR 2: Oral Communication 3 SGR 2: Oral Communication 3
SGR 3: Social Science SGR 3: Social Science
BOR approved course 3 BOR approved course 3
SGR 4: Fine Arts and Humanities SGR 4: Fine Arts and Humanities
Humanities Course/Fine Arts Course 3 Humanities Course/Fine Arts Course 3
SGR 5: Quantitative Literacy 3 SGR 5: Quantitative Literacy 3
SGR 6: Sciences SGR 6: Sciences
BOR approved lab science course PHGY 220/L 3(-3) BOR approved lab science course PHGY 220/L 3(-3)
Subtotal 18(-3) Subtotal 18(-3)
Institution designated general education requirements Institution designated general education requirements
Advanced composition course (in addition to SGR #1) 3* Advanced composition course (in addition to SGR #1) 3*
Additional 100/200 course in another discipline from SGR #3 3* Additional 100/200 course in another discipline from SGR #3 3*
Course from Fine Arts/Humanities not selected for SGR #4 3* Course from Fine Arts/Humanities not selected for SGR #4 3*
Additional 100/200 lab science course SGR #6 PHGY 230/L 3*(-3) Additional 100/200 lab science course SGR #6 PHGY 230/L 3*(-3)
Subtotal 12 (-3) Subtotal 12 (-3)
General Education credits minus double count reduction: 30 (-6) General Education credits minus double count reduction: 30 (-6)
*University specific requirements
*University specific requirements
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
MLS 111 Introduction to Medical Lab Science 1 MLS 111 Introduction to Medical Lab Science 1
MLS 228 Medical Laboratory Parasitology 2 MLS 228 Medical Laboratory Parasitology 3
MLS 228L Medical Laboratory Parasitology Lab 0
MLS 239 Clin Quality/Data to Decisions 2 MLS 239 Clin Quality/Data to Decisions 2
MLS 325 Medical Lab Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics
3 MLS 325 Medical Lab Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics
3
MLS 331 Intro to Heme and Hemostasis 3 MLS 331 Intro to Heme and Hemostasis 3
MLS 331L Intro to Heme and Hemostasis Lab 1 MLS 331L Intro to Heme and Hemostasis Lab 1
MLS 332 Intro to Medical Lab Procedures 3 MLS 332 Intro to Medical Lab Procedures 4
MLS 332L Intro to MLS Procedures Lab 0
Subtotal 15 Subtotal 17
MLS 439-449 (Senior Clinical Year) Select 37-38 hours from the courses below:
MLS 439-449 (Senior Clinical Year) Select 37-38 hours from the courses below:
MLS 439 Clinical Chemistry 9-12 MLS 439 Clinical Chemistry 9-12
MLS 442 Clinical Microbiology 8-11 MLS 442 Clinical Microbiology 8-11
MLS 444 Hematology 6-9 MLS 444 Hematology 6-9
MLS 445 Clinical Microscopy 1-3 MLS 445 Clinical Microscopy 1-3
MLS 446 Immunology (Serology) 2-4 MLS 446 Immunology (Serology) 2-4
MLS 447 Immunohematology 5-7 MLS 447 Immunohematology 5-7
MLS 448 Introduction to Laboratory Management 0-4 MLS 448 Introduction to Laboratory Management 0-4
MLS 449 Introduction to MLS Education 0-1 MLS 449 Introduction to MLS Education 0-1
Subtotal 37-38 Subtotal 37-38
Nondepartmental Requirements Nondepartmental Requirements
BIOC 310/L Biological Chemistry/Lab 5 BIOC 310/L Biological Chemistry/Lab 5
BIOL 151/L General Biology I/Lab 4 BIOL 151/L General Biology I/Lab 4
BIOL 153/L General Biology II/Lab 4 Delete
CHEM 112/L General Chemistry I/Lab 4 CHEM 112/L General Chemistry I/Lab 4
Select one of the following: Select one of the following:
CHEM 114/L General Chemistry II/Lab 4 CHEM 114/L General Chemistry II/Lab 4
CHEM 116/L Honors Principles of Chemistry/Lab CHEM 116/L Honors Principles of Chemistry/Lab
Program Forms: Substantive Program Modification Form (Last Revised 08/2016)
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Select one of the following:
CHEM 326/L Organic Chemistry I/Lab 5 CHEM 326/L Organic Chemistry I/Lab OR 4
CHEM 310/L Fundamental Organic Chemistry/Lab OR
5
CHEM 332/L Analytical Chemistry/Lab OR 4
MICR 418 Fundamentals of Immunology 2 MICR 418 Fundamentals of Immunology 2
MICR 420 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 4 MICR 420 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 4
MICR 422 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Lab 1 MICR 422 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Lab 1
PHGY 220/L Human Physiology and Integrated Anatomy I [SGR #6]
4 PHGY 220/L Human Physiology and Integrated Anatomy I [SGR #6]
4
PHGY 230/L Human Physiology and Integrated Anatomy II [SGR #6]
4 PHGY 230/L Human Physiology and Integrated Anatomy II [SGR #6]
4
Subtotal 40 Subtotal 36-37
Free Electives Free Electives
Free Electives 3-4 Free Electives 5-6
(Recommended Elective)
BIOL 153/L : General Biology II/Lab (4 hrs)
Cross-curricular skills: • inquiry and analysis • critical and creative thinking • information literacy • teamwork and problem solving • integrative learning
Cross-curricular skills: • inquiry and analysis • critical and creative thinking • information literacy • teamwork and problem solving • integrative learning
Total number of hours required for major 92-93 Total number of hours required for major 90-91
Total number of hours required for degree 120 Total number of hours required for degree 120
7. Explanation of the Change:
Due to increasing demands of Medical Laboratory Scientists, clinical internship programs are raising their prerequisite requirements. In order to best prepare USD MLS students to meet these increased standards, USD MLS will make the following changes:
• MLS 228 will change from 2 credits to 3 credits. MLS 228L – Medical Laboratory Parasitology lab will be added to better prepare the students to meet the accredited affiliate’s parasitology requirements in parasitology identification.
• MLS 332 will change from 3 credits to 4 credits. MLS 332L- Intro to Med Lab Procedures Lab- will be added to apply the theory behind the laboratory procedures and better prepare the students for their clinical internship and future career as an MLS.
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) has modified their requirements allowing MLS programs more flexibility in the required biology and chemistry courses. Our NAACLS accredited affiliates have all agreed that our students can select either Organic Chemistry (CHEM 326/L or 310/L) or Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 332/L) to better prepare for their programs. They have also agreed that while General Biology II can be beneficial, the content is not critical to prepare the students for the MLS internships. As such, we would like to move it to a recommended elective, particularly for those who may be considering graduate programs such as pre-Medicine, pre-Physician Assistant, pre-Occupational Therapy, or pre-Physical Therapy.
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Special Education, M.A.
-Advanced Specialist in Disabilities
-Early Childhood Special Education
-Multicategorical SPED K-12
CIP CODE: 13.1001
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Curriculum and Instruction
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: School of Education
University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe
it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy.
Elizabeth M. Freeburg 11/21/19
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in:
☐ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☒ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☒ Other (explain below) Addition of a
fast-track program to the Advanced
Specialist in Disabilities
specialization
2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): 2020-2021
3. Program Degree Level:
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☐ Master’s ☒ Doctoral ☐
4. Category:
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☒ Minor ☐ Major ☒
5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur:
☐ On the effective date for all students
☐ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name:
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
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Existing Curriculum
Special Education- Advanced Specialist in
Disabilities (ASD) specialization, M.A., Plan B
Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes)
Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs.
Masters of Arts Degree (Plan B – Non-Thesis) 32-33
Masters of Arts Degree (Plan B – Non-Thesis) 30
Major Area Coursework
Major Area Coursework
ASD specialization core required work: ASD specialization core required work:
SPED 702 Diagnostic Teaching 3 SPED 702 Diagnostic Teaching 3
SPED 709 Special Education Collaboration or Consultation in the Schools
3
SPED 709 Special Education Collaboration or Consultation in the Schools
3
SPED 794 Internship 3 SPED 794 Internship 3
Select one of the following 2-3 credit courses Select one of the following 2-3 credit courses
SPED 517 Vocational-Transitional Programming
2-3
SPED 517 Vocational-Transitional Programming 3
SPED 519 Medical Issues in Special Education
2
SPED 519 Medical Issues in Special Education 2
SPED 736 Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3
SPED 736 Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3
Specialized Coursework (13 credit hours): Specialized Coursework (13 credit hours):
SPED 720 Learning Strategies 3 SPED 720 Learning Strategies 3
Select two survey courses (4 credits required): Select two survey courses (4 credits required):
SPED 710 Survey Cognitive Disabilities 3 SPED 710 Survey Cognitive Disabilities 3
SPED 730 Survey Learning Disabilities SPED 730 Survey Learning Disabilities
SPED 735 Survey Autism Spectrum Disorders
2
SPED 735 Survey Autism Spectrum Disorders 2
SPED 740 Survey Behavior Disorders 2 SPED 740 Survey Behavior Disorders 2
*Select two methods courses (6 credits hours required): *Select two methods courses (6 credits hours required):
SPED 708 Low Incidence Disabilities 2 SPED 708 Low Incidence Disabilities 2
SPED 711 Educating Students with Cognitive Disabilities
3
SPED 711 Educating Students with Cognitive Disabilities
3
SPED 737 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3
SPED 737 Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3
SPED 741 Educating Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
3
SPED 741 Educating Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
3
SPED 731 Educating Students with Learning Disabilities
3
SPED 731 Educating Students with Learning Disabilities
3
Elective Special Education course if needed to equal 24 credits in Special Education Note: *Students are expected to take at least one survey course and one methods course in the same area.
Elective Special Education course if needed to equal 24 credits in Special Education Note: *Students are expected to take at least one survey course and one methods course in the same area.
Supporting Area Coursework Supporting Area Coursework
EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators
3
EDAD 720 Special Education Law for School Administrators
3
EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3
Additional Supporting Course work 2 Additional Supporting Course work
SPED 688 Student Teaching Or electives approved by advisor (Plan A students can take 4 hours of Thesis credits here)
4
Subtotal 32-33 Subtotal 30
Accelerated Master’s Program: BA or BS/MA Up to 12 credits applied toward the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit. The following restrictions apply: a. Dual-listed courses taken at the 500-level can be applied to both the B.A. or B.S. and M.A. degrees. Dual-listed courses must be taken at the 500-level.
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b. The student must apply to, and be admitted to, the accelerated program prior to taking courses to be credited toward the accelerated program. c. No courses taken prior to admission to the accelerated program may be counted toward an accelerated graduate degree. d. Courses that are "double counted" must be approved by the program coordinator for inclusion in the program of study prior to registration for the course or the credits will not be applied toward the accelerated graduate degree. e. Only courses taken at the student’s home institution are eligible for accelerated program credit. No transferred courses from other institutions will be allowed to count toward the accelerated master’s degree. f. Students admitted to the accelerated M.A. Program may be allowed to register for all courses included in his/her program of study and these credit hours may apply to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
Total number of hours required for degree 32 Total number of hours required for degree 30
Existing Curriculum
Special Education- Early Childhood Special
Education specialization, M.A.
Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes)
Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
Pref. Num. Title Cr. Hrs.
Masters of Arts Degree 33
Masters of Arts Degree 33
Major Area Coursework
Major Area Coursework
ECSE specialization core required course work: ECSE specialization core required course work:
SPED 705 Adv. Family/Professional Collaboration
2
SPED 705 Adv. Family/Professional Collaboration
2
SPED 710 Survey Cognitive Disabilities 2 SPED 710 Survey Cognitive Disabilities 2
SPED 715 Behavior Management 3 SPED 715 Behavior Management 3
Select one of the following 2 courses Select one of the following 2 courses
SPED 780 Assessment of Persons with Disabilities
3
SPED 780 Assessment of Persons with Disabilities
3
SPSY 893 Workshop in Preschool Assessment 3
SPSY 893 Workshop in Preschool Assessment 3
Specialized Coursework (14 credit hours): Specialized Coursework (14 credit hours):
SPED 519 Medical Issues in Special Education 2 SPED 519 Medical Issues in Special Education 2
SPED 770 Survey: Early Childhood Special Ed. 3 SPED 770 Survey: Early Childhood Special Ed. 3
SPED 771 Strategies, Planning & Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education
3
SPED 771 Strategies, Planning & Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education
3
SPED 772 Atypical Development 3 SPED 772 Atypical Development 3
SPED 794 Internship 3 SPED 794 Internship 3
Supporting Area Coursework Supporting Area Coursework
EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3
Approved Elective 3 Approved Elective 3
Select 1 course from the following: Select 1 course from the following:
ELED 592 Special Topics in Early Language and Literacy
3
ELED 592 Special Topics in Early Language and Literacy
3 ELED 713 Adv. Curriculum & Practices in Early
Childhood Education
ELED 713 Adv. Curriculum & Practices in Early Childhood Education
Total number of hours required for degree 33 Total number of hours required for degree 33
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Existing Curriculum
Proposed Curriculum (Highlight Changes)
Special Education, M.A., Multicategorical
Specialization: 1) + Endorsement in Special
Education & Initial Teacher Certification
2)+Initial SPED Endorsement 3) Without SPED
Endorsement
Pre
Num
Title
Cr Hrs
Pre
Num
Title
Cr Hrs
Core coursework Core coursework
Option 1 Multicategorical Specialization + Endorsement in Special Education & Initial Teacher Certification:
Option 1 Multicategorical Specialization + Endorsement in Special Education & Initial Teacher Certification:
SPED 688 Student Teaching* (i.e., initial teacher licensure with endorsement in multicategorical SPED)
0-5 SPED 688 Student Teaching* (i.e., initial teacher licensure with endorsement in multicategorical SPED)
0-5
SPED 795 Practicum (1 required) 1-6 SPED 795 Practicum (1 required) 1-6
Option 2 Multicategorical Specialization +Initial SPED Endorsement:
Option 2 Multicategorical Specialization +Initial SPED Endorsement:
SPED 688 Student Teaching (i.e., endorsement track)
5 SPED 688 Student Teaching (i.e., endorsement track)
5
SPED 795 Practicum (1 required) 1-6 SPED 795 Practicum (1 required) 1-6
Option 3 Multicategorical Specialization without SPED Endorsement:
Option 3 Multicategorical Specialization without SPED Endorsement:
SPED 794 Internship (MA) (i.e., non-endorsement track)
3 SPED 794 Internship (MA) (i.e., non-endorsement track)
3
SPED 795 Practicum (0 required) 0-6 SPED 795 Practicum (0 required) 0-6
Field Experience Subtotal: 3-6
SPED 517 Vocational-Transitional Programming
2 SPED 517 Vocational-Transitional Programming 2
SPED 703 Education of Persons w/ Exceptional Needs
3 SPED 703 Education of Persons w/ Exceptional Needs
3
SPED 705 Adv. Family/Professional Collaboration
2 SPED 705 Adv. Family/Professional Collaboration
2
SPED 715 Behavior Management 3 SPED 715 Behavior Management 3
SPED 708 Low Incidence Disabilities 2 SPED 708 Low Incidence Disabilities 2
SPED 731 Educating Students w/ Learning Disabilities
3 SPED 731 Educating Students w/ Learning Disabilities
3
SPED 780 Assessment of Persons with Disabilities
3 SPED 780 Assessment of Persons w/ Disabilities 3
Choose 2 of the following courses 4 Choose 2 of the following courses 4
SPED SPED SPED SPED
710 730 735 740
Survey: Cognitive Disabilities (2 credits) Survey: Learning Disabilities (2 credits) Autism Spectrum Disorders (2 credits) Survey: Behavior Disorders (2 credits)
SPED SPED SPED SPED
710 730 735 740
Survey: Cognitive Disabilities (2 credits) Survey: Learning Disabilities (2 credits) Autism Spectrum Disorders (2 credits) Survey: Behavior Disorders (2 credits)
Cognate Area Total Core Credits 22
Supporting Area Coursework Supporting Area Coursework
EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3 EDER 761 Graduate Research & Design 3
ELED 757 Assess., Diagnosis, and Interventions for Effective Reading Instruction
3 ELED 757 Assess., Diagnosis, & Interventions for Effective Reading Instruction
3
Elective 2 - 3 Elective 2 - 3
Support Courses Subtotal: 8-9 Support Courses Subtotal: 8-9
Total Credits For Multicategorical Master’s (option #2 and #3)
33-37 Total Credits For Multicategorical Master’s (option #2 and #3)
33-37
Courses for initial certification (if needed for option 1*) Courses for initial certification (if needed for option 1*)
EDFN 575 Human Relations 3 EDFN 575 Human Relations 3
EPSY 735 Child/Adolescent Learning & Development
3 EPSY 735 Child/Adolescent Learning & Development
3
INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies 3 INED 511 South Dakota Indian Studies 3
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TET 715 Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
3 TET 715 Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
3
EPSY 741 Advanced Psychology 3 EPSY 741 Advanced Psychology 3
Total credits for supporting teacher education coursework 0-15 Total credits for supporting teacher education coursework 0-15
7. Explanation of the Change:
The addition of an accelerated option will allow advanced students who have been admitted to
the Master’s program to begin the M.A. in Special Education – Advanced Specialist option
during their final year of undergraduate study. Undergraduate students who qualify for and
are admitted to the accelerated program may register for graduate level classes (500, 600, and
700) and these credit hours may apply to both undergraduate and graduate degree
requirements.
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Speech Language Pathology, M.A.
CIP CODE: 51.0201
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Communication Sciences and Disorders
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: Arts & Sciences
University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe
it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy.
Elizabeth M. Freeburg 12/9/19
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in:
☐ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☐ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☒ Other (explain below)
Redistribution of requirements
2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): 202080
3. Program Degree Level:
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☐ Master’s ☒ Doctoral ☐
4. Category:
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☒
5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur:
☐ On the effective date for all students
☐ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name:
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
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6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes) Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs.
Pref. Num. Title Cr.
Hrs. DCOM 423/523* Aural Rehabilitation 3 DCOM 423/523* Aural Rehabilitation 3
DCOM 432/532* Disorders of Phonology/Articulation 3 DCOM 432/532* Disorders of Phonology/Articulation 3
DCOM 433/533* Voice Disorders 3 DCOM 433/533* Voice Disorders 3
DCOM 434/534* Augmentative and Alternative Communication
3 DCOM 434/534* Augmentative and Alternative Communication
3
DCOM 435/535* Language Disorders in Children 3 DCOM 435/535* Language Disorders in Children 3
DCOM 437/537* Advanced Language Disorders 3 DCOM 437/537* Advanced Language Disorders 3
DCOM 710 Professional Issues I 1 Delete
DCOM 711 Professional Issues II 1 DCOM 711 Professional Issues 2
DCOM 724 Advanced Communication Science 3 DCOM 724 Advanced Communication Science 3
DCOM 730 Central Auditory Processing Disorders 3 Delete
DCOM 731 Fluency Disorders 3 DCOM 731 Fluency Disorders 3
DCOM 732 Craniofacial Anomalies 3 DCOM 732 Craniofacial Anomalies 3
DCOM 733 Neuromotor Speech Disorders 3 DCOM 733 Neuromotor Speech Disorders 3
DOCM 734 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
3 DOCM 734 Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
4
DCOM 736 Diagnosis in Speech and Language Disorders
3 DCOM 736 Diagnosis in Speech and Language Disorders
3
DCOM 737 Dysphagia 3 DCOM 737 Dysphagia 3
DCOM 787 Theories and Methods of Grad Study 3 DCOM 787 Theories and Methods of Grad Study 3
DCOM 595 Clinical Practicum (4 semesters) 7 total DCOM 595 Clinical Practicum (4 semesters) 11 total
DCOM 794 Internship (two semesters - 12 each) 24 total DCOM 794 Internship (two semesters - 9 each) 18 total
DCOM 735 Audiology for SLP 1
DCOM 738 Applied Speech Language Pathology 1
DCOM 759 Integrated Clinical Methods (two semesters – 1 each)
2 total
*unless completed at the undergraduate level *unless completed at the undergraduate level
Total number of hours required for major 60-78 Total number of hours required for major 60-78
Total number of hours required for degree 60-78 Total number of hours required for degree 60-78
7. Explanation of the Change:
New accreditation standards from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-
Language Pathology will go into effect for students applying for certification in 2020. During a
program review the above changes were proposed. DCOM 730 was dropped from the requirements
to allow for new courses and changes to be made without impacting the overall number of credits.
A credit was added to DCOM 734 to allow for the addition of content. DCOM 710 and 711 have
been combined into one course to increase efficiency. DCOM 735 was created to cover the
Audiology content which will now encompass all areas of Audiology. DCOM 738 and DCOM 759
were added to facilitate the integration of classroom content and offsite internship experiences.
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Substantive Program Modification Form
UNIVERSITY: University of South Dakota
CURRENT PROGRAM TITLE: Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
(OTD)
CIP CODE: 51.2306
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy
UNIVERSITY DIVISION: School of Health Sciences
University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe
it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy.
Elizabeth M. Freeburg 11/21/19
Vice President of Academic Affairs or
President of the University
Date
1. This modification addresses a change in:
☐ Total credits required within the discipline ☐ Total credits of supportive course work
☐ Total credits of elective course work ☐ Total credits required for program
☐ Program name ☐ Existing specialization
☐ CIP Code ☒ Other (explain below)
Addition accelerated pathway, a 3+3
option for Neuroscience, BS and
Kinesiology and Sport Science, B.S.-
Exercise Science specializations
2. Effective date of change (enter catalog year): 2020-2021
3. Program Degree Level:
Associate ☐ Bachelor’s ☐ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☒
4. Category:
Certificate ☐ Specialization ☐ Minor ☐ Major ☒
5. If a name change is proposed, the change will occur:
☐ On the effective date for all students
☐ On the effective date for students new to the program (enrolled students will graduate
from existing program)
Proposed new name:
Reminder: Name changes may require updating related articulation agreements,
site approvals, etc.
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6. Primary Aspects of the Modification (add lines or adjust cell size as needed):
Existing Curriculum
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D.
Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes)
Pref. Num Title Cr. Hrs.
Pref. Num Title Cr. Hrs.
ANAT 711 Human Gross Anatomy 6 ANAT 711 Human Gross Anatomy 6
OCTH 710 The Meaning of Occupation 2 OCTH 710 The Meaning of Occupation 2 OCTH 712 Structure, Movement and Occupation 4 OCTH 712 Structure, Movement and Occupation 4
OCTH 715 Occupational Performance: Childhood 3 OCTH 715 Occupational Performance: Childhood 3
OCTH 720 Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy
2 OCTH 720 Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy
2
OCTH 721 Neurological Foundation of Occupation 4 OCTH 721 Neurological Foundation of Occupation 4
OCTH 724 Therapeutic Use of Self & Groups 3 OCTH 724 Therapeutic Use of Self & Groups 3
OCTH 725 Occupational Performance: Adulthood 3 OCTH 725 Occupational Performance: Adulthood 3
OCTH 731 Physical & Psychosocial Health Conditions 4 OCTH 731 Physical & Psychosocial Health Conditions 4
OCTH 732 Therapeutic Adaptations to Enhance Occupational Performance
4 OCTH 732 Therapeutic Adaptations to Enhance Occupational Performance
4
OCTH 733 Promotion of Health & Prevention of Disability 3 OCTH 733 Promotion of Health & Prevention of Disability 3
OCTH 734 Environmental Influences on Occupation 3 OCTH 734 Environmental Influences on Occupation 3
OCTH 741 Professional Identity & Field Experiences I 3 OCTH 741 Professional Identity & Field Experiences I 3
OCTH 742 Preparatory Methods: Physical Agent Modalities & Orthotic Devices
4 OCTH 742 Preparatory Methods: Physical Agent Modalities & Orthotic Devices
4
OCTH 746 OT Assessment & Intervention: Adult Physical Disabilities
4 OCTH 746 OT Assessment & Intervention: Adult Physical Disabilities
4
OCTH 747 OT Assessment & Intervention: Psychosocial Practice
4 OCTH 747 OT Assessment & Intervention: Psychosocial Practice 4
OCTH 748 Interruptions to Adult Occupations 2 OCTH 748 Interruptions to Adult Occupations 2
OCTH 749 Interruptions to Adult Occupations II 2 OCTH 749 Interruptions to Adult Occupations II 2
OCTH 750 Leadership & Management in Healthcare 4 OCTH 750 Leadership & Management in Healthcare 4
OCTH 751 Professional Identity & Field Experiences II 2 OCTH 751 Professional Identity & Field Experiences II 2
OCTH 754 Social & Political Contexts of OT Practice 2 OCTH 754 Social & Political Contexts of OT Practice 2
OCTH 756 OT Assessment & Intervention: Childhood & Adolescence
4 OCTH 756 OT Assessment & Intervention: Childhood & Adolescence
4
OCTH 758 Interruptions to Childhood & Adolescent Occupations
3 OCTH 758 Interruptions to Childhood & Adolescent Occupations 3
OCTH 764 Fieldwork Level II 6 OCTH 764 Fieldwork Level II 6
OCTH 770 The Health Professional as Academic & Clinical Educator
2 OCTH 770 The Health Professional as Academic & Clinical Educator
2
OCTH 774 Fieldwork Level II 6 OCTH 774 Fieldwork Level II 6
OCTH 780 Research Design and Data Analysis 3 OCTH 780 Research Design and Data Analysis 3
OCTH 781 Evidence-Based Practice 1 OCTH 781 Evidence-Based Practice 1
OCTH 784 Scholarly Project Proposal 1 OCTH 784 Scholarly Project Proposal 1
OCTH 786 Scholarly Project Must enroll twice for total of 2 cr
(1) 2 req
OCTH 786 Scholarly Project (Must enroll twice, each for 1 cr)
(1) 2 req
OCTH 800 Capstone Proposal (Must enroll twice, each for 1 cr)
2 OCTH 800 Capstone Proposal (Must enroll twice, each for 1 cr)
2
OCTH 801 Capstone Experience Enrolls 1x for 10 cr
(4-12) 10 req
OCTH 801 Capstone Experience Enrolls 1x for 10 cr
(4-12) 10 req
OCTH 802 Capstone Project 2 OCTH 802 Capstone Project 2
PHGY 735 Human Physiology for OT (1-4) 4 req
PHGY 735 Human Physiology for OT (1-4) 4 req
Accelerated OTD Program: Neuroscience, B.S.-Cognitive Neuroscience Specialization with OTD standard program and Accelerated OTD Program: B.S. - Kinesiology and Sport Management with OTD standard program. 3+3 PROGRAM OPTION (by application to the program through OTCAS) This program is available, by application, to eligible University of South Dakota students in the Neuroscience, B.S.-Cognitive Neuroscience specialization The following restrictions apply: a) be enrolled in a USD undergraduate program; b) earn 90 undergraduate credits by the end of the junior year; 1 c) meet all major, distribution, general education, and testing requirements in accord
with institutional and regental policies, guidelines, and requirements by the end of the junior year;
d) have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA by the end of the junior year, and earn the following scores on the GRE: 40th percentile rank Verbal, 45th percentile rank Quantitative and a writing score of 4.0; 2
e) submit to the Occupational Therapy program a statement of interest regarding entry into the 3+3 program option by the beginning of the third semester;
f) receive a letter of recommendation from the Neuroscience, BS program director or from the Kinesiology and Sport Management, division chair attesting not only to the student’s intellectual strengths, but also to the student’s maturity, work
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ethic, and overall readiness for graduate school (in addition to the letters required from an occupational therapist or other health or social service provider and an employer as part of the standard OT admissions process);
g) complete the standard application for admission to the OT Program through OTCAS. This may be completed as early as sophomore year of the undergraduate curriculum if the following requirements are met and maintained: overall GPA of 3.5, science GPA of 3.2, No Cs in pre-requisite courses, GRE completed with minimal scores as defined above.
2If a 3+3 program applicant moderately deviates from these requirements, and demonstrates evidence of extraordinary character, leadership, and maturity, the Occupational therapy program reserves the right to make an exception and grant admission in that case.
Total number of hours required for degree 114 Total number of hours required for degree 114
Existing Curriculum
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational
Therapy, O.T.D.
Proposed Curriculum (highlight changes)
No changes
Pref. Num Title Cr.
Hrs
Pref. Num Title Cr.
Hrs.
OCTH 722 Evaluating Theories and Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy
2 OCTH 722 Evaluating Theories and Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy
2
OCTH 733 Promotion of Health & Prevention of Disability 3 OCTH 733 Promotion of Health & Prevention of Disability 3
OCTH 760 Leadership in Healthcare (2-3 cr) 2 OCTH 760 Leadership in Healthcare 3
OCTH 770 The Health Professional as Academic & Clinical Educator
2 OCTH 770 The Health Professional as Academic & Clinical Educator (2-3 cr)
3
OCTH 782 Advanced Research Methods 2 OCTH 782 Advanced Research Methods 2
OCTH 783 Applying Evidence-Based Practice in OT 1 OCTH 783 Applying Evidence-Based Practice in OT 1
OCTH 800 Capstone Proposal 1 OCTH 800 Capstone Proposal 1
OCTH 801 Capstone Experience (4-8 cr) (Students enroll twice, each for 4 cr)
8 OCTH 801 Capstone Experience (4-8 cr) (Students enroll twice, each for 4 cr)
8
OCTH 802 Capstone Project (1-2 cr) 2 OCTH 802 Capstone Project (1-2 cr) 2
Electives (Program Director approved) Options Included but are not limited to:
6 Electives (Program Director approved) Options Included but are not limited to:
6
OCTH 759 Trauma-Informed Care: Pediatrics 3 OCTH 759 Trauma-Informed Care: Pediatrics 3
OCTH 761 Prof Dev. & Field Experiences 3 1-3 OCTH 761 Prof Dev. & Field Experiences 3 1-3
OCTH 791 Special Project ( C ) 1-3 OCTH 791 Special Project ( C ) 1-3
OCTH 792 Special Topics 3 OCTH 792 Special Topics 3
Total number of hours required for degree 31 Total number of hours required for degree 31
7. Explanation of the Change:
The University of South Dakota is proposing an accelerated pathway for the attainment of the
Doctor of Occupational Therapy through a 3+3 option with the Neuroscience B.S – Cognitive
Neuroscience Specialization and a 3 + 3 option with Kinesiology and Sport Management with
the admission requirements detailed above.
Regional competitors such as Creighton University offer 3 +3 options:
https://spahp.creighton.edu/future-students/doctor-occupational-therapy/prerequisites . In 1999,
Creighton offered the first Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in the nation, and it included
a 3 +3 option. Prior to implementation of the 2011 ACOTE Standards, a baccalaureate degree
was not required prior to admission to the doctorate. For these reasons, Creighton has always
been a strong competitor. In 2016, USD’s OT program was accredited at the doctorate, the 12th
in the nation to do so. With the adoption of the 2018 ACOTE Standards, the requirement for a
baccalaureate degree prior to admission to the doctorate was removed. Creighton will admit
students without a baccalaureate degree again beginning Fall 2020; other programs nationwide
are also proposing 3 + 3 options. A link to Creighton’s pre-occupational therapy fact sheet
indicates that applicants must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of college coursework in
addition to pre-OT prerequisites to apply. Applicants are not limited to those who have
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completed those credits at Creighton. http://blogs.creighton.edu/edge/files/2019/07/Pre-
Occupational-Therapy-Fact-Sheet.pdf. Other occupational therapy doctoral programs that offer a
3 + 3 option in the expanded region include University of North Dakota
(https://und.edu/programs/occupational-therapy-otd/requirements.html), College of St. Mary’s in
Omaha (http://www.csm.edu/academics/occupational-therapy-doctorate), St. Ambrose in Iowa
(http://www.sau.edu/occupational-therapy/application-and-admission), University of Missouri
(https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/occupational-therapy/about/our-degrees/#occupational-
therapy-doctorate-otd), and University of Indianapolis (https://www.uindy.edu/health-
sciences/ot/otd-admission).
USD’s Occupational Therapy program is experiencing a competitive disadvantage without the 3 + 3
option. In fact, South Dakota is identified as one of 19 states which does NOT offer a 3 + 3
program for Occupational Therapy (https://www.occupationaltherapy.school/accelerated-
occupational-therapy-programs/). The benefit of 3 + 3 offerings will be passed directly to students
by better meeting their needs through financial savings and expedited degree attainment. USD
Occupational Therapy graduates, the vast majority of whom stay in-state or within the 5-state region,
will ultimately meet state and regional professional workforce needs and interests. In addition, the
Neuroscience undergraduate degree has become a very attractive and appropriate undergraduate major
for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree at a national level, in addition to undergraduate
degrees in psychology, health sciences, exercise science and biology.
(https://neurosciencemajor.osu.edu/pre-professional/occupational-therapist.) The intent of these 3
+ 3 options is to provide students with as many options as possible, to remain competitive in the
region, and to prepare students well for graduate work and practice as an occupational therapist.
No changes will be made to the standard Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. The B.S in
Neuroscience- Cognitive Specialization is especially relevant for those OTD students who
choose an emphasis in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation within the OTD Program. The B.S. in
Kinesiology and Sports Management prepares students for all practice contexts within the
profession. The design of both 3 + 3 programs includes all prerequisite courses currently
required of those applying to the OT program.
The Fast Track in OT option would benefit students in Kinesiology and Sport Management in two
respects. First it would allow qualified students the option to complete both degrees in six years rather
than seven. This would be a significant cost reduction for those students. Second, the existence of this
type of program would be a marketing opportunity to attract additional students who may not otherwise
be looking at USD. This would be a revenue generator for USD. The Fast Track in OT option would
become a win/win for USD as well as any interested students.
Example 4-year plan attached for the Neuroscience, B.S.-Cognitive Neuroscience
Specialization/OTD plan, see below:
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The University of South Dakota
Major Credit Hour count: 60-62
Major: Neuroscience-Cognitive Neuroscience Specialization, B.S.
[2019-2020 Academic Catalog]
Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement
Cr
Hrs Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement
Cr
Hrs
First Year - 1st Semester First Year - 2nd Semester
BIOL 151/L: General Biology I SGR 6+M 4 BIOL\PSYC 150: Exploring Neuroscience Major 3
CHEM 112/L: General Chemistry I SGR 6+M 4 BIOL 153/L: General Biology II BS + Major 4
ENGL 101: Composition I SGR 1 3 CHEM 114/L: General Chemistry II BS + Major 4
PSYC 101: General Psychology SGR 3+M 3 MATH 123/L: Calculus I SGR 5 + BS 5
Humanities SGR 4 3
Semester Credit Hours: 17 Semester Credit Hours: 16
Second Year - 1st Semester Second Year - 2nd Semester
PHYS 111/L: Intro to Physics I or PHYS 211 Major 4 PHYS 113/L: Intro to Physics II or PHYS 213 pre-OT 4
BIOL 280/L: Inquiry & Analysis Major 2 PSYC 371 or BIOL 420/L Major 3
PSYC 301\L: Sensation & Perception Major 4 PSYC 302/L: Learning and Memory Major 4
SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech SGR 2 3 Advanced Composition SGR 1 3
ENGL 210: Intro to Literature BS 3 Social Science (ANTH or SOC) SGR 3 + pre-OT 3
Semester Credit Hours: 16 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Third Year - 1st Semester Third Year - 2nd Semester
PSYC 413: Evolutionary Psychology Major 3 Major Elective Major 3
BIOL 430: Neurobiology Major 3 Additional Social Science/Humanities BS 3
PSYC 321: Developmental Psychology Pre-OT 3 PSYC 451: Abnormal Psychology Pre-OT 3
Major Elective Major 3 Elective 3
NSCI 400 Major 1 NSCI 489: Major 3
PSYC 406: Cognitive Psychology Major 3 Fine Arts SGR 4 3
Semester Credit Hours: 16 Semester Credit Hours: 18
Fourth Year - 1st Semester Fourth Year - 2nd Semester
ANAT 711: Human Gross Anatomy 6 OCTH 754 Social & Political Contexts of OT 2
OCTH 710: The Meaning of Occupation OT 2 OCTH 721: Neurological Foundation of Occ. Major + OT 4
OCTH 712: Structure, Movement and Occupation 4 OCTH 715: Occup. Performance: Childhood OT 3
OCTH 720: Philosophical & Theoretical Found. OT 2 OCTH 725: Occup. Performance: Adulthood OT 3
PHGY 735: Human Physiology for OT OT 4 OCTH 780: Research Design and Data Analysis OT 3
OCTH 781: Evidence-Based Practice OT 1
UG Semester Credit Hours: 10 UG Semester Credit Hours: 10
Semester Credit Hours: 18 Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
Total Major Requirements 120
Notes: With the above coursework, the student will complete the Interdisciplinary Science Minor.
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The University of South Dakota
Major Credit Hour count: 37
Major: Exercise Science, B.S.-fast track option to OTD
[2019-2020 Academic Catalog]
Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement Cr Hrs Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement Cr Hrs
First Year - 1st Semester First Year - 2nd Semester BIOL 151/L: General Biology I SGR 6/Pre-OT 4 Mathmatics (MATH 102 or 123/L) SGR 5 4
CHEM 112/L: General Chemistry I SGR 6 4 PE 180: Foundations of HPER Major 2
ENGL 101: Composition I SGR 1 3 Medical Terminology (CLHU 101 or HSC 250) Pre-OT 1
PSYC 101: General Psychology SGR 3/Pre-OT 3 SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech SGR 2 3
Humanities SGR 4 3 Electives 7
Semester Credit Hours: 17 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Second Year - 1st Semester Second Year - 2nd Semester PHGY 220/220L SGR 6+M/Pre-OT 4 PHGY 230/230L SGR 6/Pre-OT 4
KSM 240: Organization & Administration of KSM Major 3 KSM 353: Kinesiology Major 3
Statistics (STAT 281, PSYC 271, or BIOL 420) Pre-OT 3 ENGL 205: Business Writing SGR 1+Major 3
Electives 7 Social Science (SOC 100 or ANTH 210) SGR 3+Pre-OT 3
Electives 4
Semester Credit Hours: 17 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Third Year - 1st Semester Third Year - 2nd Semester KSM 300: Introduction to Research Major 3 KSM 400: Exercise Testing & Prescription Major 3
KSM 350: Exercise Physiology Major 3 PSYC 451: Abnormal Psychology Pre-OT 3
HLTH 422: Nutrition Major 3 Fine Arts SGR 4 3
KSM 450: Sport Facility & Event Management OR KSM
453: Sport Psychology OR KSM 490: Seminar Major 3 KSM/PE/HLTH Electives Major 3
PSYC 321: Developmental Psychology Pre-OT 3 Electives 5
Semester Credit Hours: 15 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Fourth Year - 1st Semester Fourth Year - 2nd Semester ANAT 711: Human Gross Anatomy OT 6 OCTH 754: Social & Political Contexts of OT OT 2
OCTH 710: The Meaning of Occupation OT 2 OCTH 721: Neurological Foundation of Occ. OT 4
OCTH 712: Structure, Movement and Occupation OT 4 OCTH 715: Occup. Performance: Childhood OT 3
OCTH 720: Philosophical & Theoretical Found. OT 2 OCTH 725: Occup. Performance: Adulthood OT 3
PHGY 735: Human Physiology for OT OT 4 OCTH 780: Research Design and Data Analysis OT 3
OCTH 781: Evidence-Based Practice OT 1
UG Semester Credit Hours: 10 UG Semester Credit Hours: 10
Semester Credit Hours: 18 Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
Total Major Requirements 120
AAC Form 2.20 – Accelerated Graduate Program Request
(Last Revised 08/2019)
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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMS
Accelerated Graduate Program Request
UNIVERSITY: USD
NAME AND DEGREE (e.g., BA, BS) OF
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
B.S. in Neuroscience-Cognitive
Neuroscience Specialization only
&
B.S. in Kinesiology and Sport
Management-Exercise Science
specialization only
NAME AND DEGREE (e.g., MA, MS, PhD)
OF GRADUATE PROGRAM:
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
[UOTD.OT]
University Approval To the Board of Regents and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this proposal, that I believe
it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy.
President of the University Date
An accelerated graduate program for the purposes of this guideline is a graduate program at a Regental
institution that allows a student to count courses for undergraduate and graduate credit simultaneously. Board
Policy 2:8 – Level and Numbering of and Enrollment in Courses governs the transfer of courses between the
undergraduate and graduate program.
Board of Regents Policy 2:5 – Transfer of Credit requires the Board of Regents to approve accelerated
programs involving the transfer of thirteen (13) or more credits up to a total of twenty-five (25) total transfer
credit hours at the accepting institution. In other words, an institution may create an accelerated program of
one (1) to twelve (12) hours without Board approval. However, an accelerated program requires the creation
of coding by the Enrollment Services Center (ESC) regardless of whether or not the accelerated program is
accepting more than twelve (12) credit hours.
1. Maximum number of credits allowed to transfer between undergraduate and graduate
program: 20 credit hours
2. Is the response to Question 1 more than thirteen (13) credit hours?
Yes ☒
(requires BOR approval)
No ☐
(does not require BOR approval)
3. What is the proposed date (day/month/year) the accelerated program would begin?
August 24, 2020. TERM: Fall 2020 [202080]
4. Please provide a brief explanation of the accelerated program, including specific
courses eligible for both the undergraduate and graduate program credit.
The addition of accelerated 3+3 programs in both the B.S. in Neuroscience and the B.S. in
Kinesiology and Sport Management-Exercise Science specialization will allow the
undergraduate program to count 20 hours of the 1st year of OTD towards the electives in
the B.S. degree (see 4-year plan guides on pages 3 and 4). The student will complete 100
hours by the end of the 3rd year towards the undergraduate degree.
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(Last Revised 08/2019)
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The University of South Dakota
Major Credit Hour count: 60-62
Major: Neuroscience, B.S.-Cognitive Neuroscience Specialization fast track option to OTD
[2019-2020 Academic Catalog]
Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement
Cr
Hrs Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement
Cr
Hrs
First Year - 1st Semester First Year - 2nd Semester
BIOL 151/L: General Biology I SGR 6+M 4 BIOL\PSYC 150: Exploring Neuroscience Major 3
CHEM 112/L: General Chemistry I SGR 6+M 4 BIOL 153/L: General Biology II BS + Major 4
ENGL 101: Composition I SGR 1 3 CHEM 114/L: General Chemistry II BS + Major 4
PSYC 101: General Psychology SGR 3+M 3 MATH 123/L: Calculus I SGR 5 + BS 5
Humanities SGR 4 3
Semester Credit Hours: 17 Semester Credit Hours: 16
Second Year - 1st Semester Second Year - 2nd Semester
PHYS 111/L: Intro to Physics I or PHYS 211 Major 4 PHYS 113/L: Intro to Physics II or PHYS 213 pre-OT 4
BIOL 280/L: Inquiry & Analysis Major 2 PSYC 371 or BIOL 420/L Major 3
PSYC 301\L: Sensation & Perception Major 4 PSYC 302/L: Learning and Memory Major 4
SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech SGR 2 3 Advanced Composition SGR 1 3
ENGL 210: Intro to Literature BS 3 Social Science (ANTH or SOC) SGR 3 + pre-OT 3
Semester Credit Hours: 16 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Third Year - 1st Semester Third Year - 2nd Semester
PSYC 413: Evolutionary Psychology Major 3 Major Elective Major 3
BIOL 430: Neurobiology Major 3 Additional Social Science/Humanities BS 3
PSYC 321: Developmental Psychology Pre-OT 3 PSYC 451: Abnormal Psychology Pre-OT 3
Major Elective Major 3 Elective 3
NSCI 400 Major 1 NSCI 489: Major 3
PSYC 406: Cognitive Psychology Major 3 Fine Arts SGR 4 3
Semester Credit Hours: 16 Semester Credit Hours: 18
Fourth Year - 1st Semester Fourth Year - 2nd Semester
ANAT 711: Human Gross Anatomy 6 OCTH 754 Social & Political Contexts of OT 2
OCTH 710: The Meaning of Occupation OT 2 OCTH 721: Neurological Foundation of Occ. Major + OT 4
OCTH 712: Structure, Movement and Occupation 4 OCTH 715: Occup. Performance: Childhood OT 3
OCTH 720: Philosophical & Theoretical Found. OT 2 OCTH 725: Occup. Performance: Adulthood OT 3
PHGY 735: Human Physiology for OT OT 4 OCTH 780: Research Design and Data Analysis OT 3
OCTH 781: Evidence-Based Practice OT 1
UG Semester Credit Hours: 10 UG Semester Credit Hours: 10
Semester Credit Hours: 18 Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
Total Major Requirements 120
Notes: With the above coursework, the student will complete the Interdisciplinary Science Minor.
AAC Form 2.20 – Accelerated Graduate Program Request
(Last Revised 08/2019)
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The University of South Dakota
Major Credit Hour count: 37
Major: Kinesiology and Sport Management, B.S.-Exercise Science Specialization-fast track option to OTD
[2019-2020 Academic Catalog]
Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement Cr Hrs Year / Semester
SGR/Major
Requirement Cr Hrs
First Year - 1st Semester First Year - 2nd Semester BIOL 151/L: General Biology I SGR 6/Pre-OT 4 Mathmatics (MATH 102 or 123/L) SGR 5 4
CHEM 112/L: General Chemistry I SGR 6 4 PE 180: Foundations of HPER Major 2
ENGL 101: Composition I SGR 1 3 Medical Terminology (CLHU 101 or HSC 250) Pre-OT 1
PSYC 101: General Psychology SGR 3/Pre-OT 3 SPCM 101: Fundamentals of Speech SGR 2 3
Humanities SGR 4 3 Electives 7
Semester Credit Hours: 17 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Second Year - 1st Semester Second Year - 2nd Semester PHGY 220/220L SGR 6+M/Pre-OT 4 PHGY 230/230L SGR 6/Pre-OT 4
KSM 240: Organization & Administration of KSM Major 3 KSM 353: Kinesiology Major 3
Statistics (STAT 281, PSYC 271, or BIOL 420) Pre-OT 3 ENGL 205: Business Writing SGR 1+Major 3
Electives 7 Social Science (SOC 100 or ANTH 210) SGR 3+Pre-OT 3
Electives 4
Semester Credit Hours: 17 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Third Year - 1st Semester Third Year - 2nd Semester KSM 300: Introduction to Research Major 3 KSM 400: Exercise Testing & Prescription Major 3
KSM 350: Exercise Physiology Major 3 PSYC 451: Abnormal Psychology Pre-OT 3
HLTH 422: Nutrition Major 3 Fine Arts SGR 4 3
KSM 450: Sport Facility & Event Management OR KSM
453: Sport Psychology OR KSM 490: Seminar Major 3 KSM/PE/HLTH Electives Major 3
PSYC 321: Developmental Psychology Pre-OT 3 Electives 5
Semester Credit Hours: 15 Semester Credit Hours: 17
Fourth Year - 1st Semester Fourth Year - 2nd Semester ANAT 711: Human Gross Anatomy OT 6 OCTH 754: Social & Political Contexts of OT OT 2
OCTH 710: The Meaning of Occupation OT 2 OCTH 721: Neurological Foundation of Occ. OT 4
OCTH 712: Structure, Movement and Occupation OT 4 OCTH 715: Occup. Performance: Childhood OT 3
OCTH 720: Philosophical & Theoretical Found. OT 2 OCTH 725: Occup. Performance: Adulthood OT 3
PHGY 735: Human Physiology for OT OT 4 OCTH 780: Research Design and Data Analysis OT 3
OCTH 781: Evidence-Based Practice OT 1
UG Semester Credit Hours: 10 UG Semester Credit Hours: 10
Semester Credit Hours: 18 Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
Total Major Requirements 120