Curriculum
The following is the recommended pathway to complete the Master of NeuroDevelopmental Sciences program in 2 years.
- All courses require a C- (70%) or higher for successful completion.
Select the course titles for details.
Semester One
RNM500: Dynamic and Postural Reflex Modulation
Credits: 1.5
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Dynamic & Postural;
OR MNRI® Dynamic & Postural – Part 1 AND MNRI® Dynamic & Postural - Part 2
Objectives:
- describe primary motor reflex pattern maturation, why a reflex might not be integrated, the impact a non-integrated reflex can have, and reflex integration techniques designed to bring reflexes into optimal performance.
- discuss and document the impact of non-integrated reflex patterns on physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
- completion of theory and hands-on supervised application at a passing level.
RNM501: Tactility for Neurodevelopment
Credits: .75
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® NeuroTactile Integration
OR MNRI® NeuroTactile Integration – Part 1 AND MNRI® NeuroTactile Integration – Part 2
Objectives:
- describe the importance of the skin as an organ and its effect of physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- discuss Neuro Tactile receptors and how they affect the nervous system.
- completion of theory and hands-on supervised application at a passing level.
RNM502: Primary Movement & Biomechanics Integration
Credits: 1
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration
OR MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration – Part 1 AND MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration – Part 2
Objectives:
- Describe how Archetype movements are the first reflexive movements and how they affect the development of primary reflex patterns for ease of movement and on physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- Discuss the effect of Archetype movements on the development of support, balance and stability.
- Completion of theory and hands-on supervised application at a passing level.
RNM503: Reflexes for Stress and Trauma Recovery
Credits: .75
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Stress and Trauma Recovery
Objectives:
- demonstrate knowledge of the types and levels of stress and trauma and their effect on the neurophysiology of the body and neurosensorimotor reflex development and functioning.
- discuss the different types of trauma and the concept of chronic stress and trauma recovery with the use of neurosensorimotor reflex integration.
- completion of theory and hands-on supervised application at a passing level.
RES501: Research Methods 1
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate knowledge of research terminology and processes.
- apply thorough literature review skills to encompass various research methods.
- identify a potential research problem and hypothesis within their professional field and research interest as relates to neurosensorimotor reflex integration, neuromodulation or neurodevelopment.
ANT501: Anatomy, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for Reflex NeuroModulation
Credits: 4
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- describe the anatomy and neurophysiology of neurosensorimotor reflex integration techniques.
- discuss how neurosensorimotor reflex integration effects the functioning of the body and how this theory differs from the typical view of anatomy and neurophysiology.
- demonstrate the anatomy and neurophysiology of neurosorimotor reflex integration techniques.
REF501: Reflex Maturation for Physical, Emotional, Cognitive Development
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate knowledge of the effect of neurosensorimotor reflex integration on the maturation of physical, emotional, and cognitive development and disorders.
- discuss the effect of neurosensorimotor reflex integration, neuromodulation and neurodevelopment on psychological, cognitive and physical development from utero time through adulthood.
- apply the effect of neurosensorimotor reflex integration on the maturation of physical, emotional, and cognitive development and disorder.
LAB500: Lab: Dynamic and Postural Reflex NeuroModulation
Credits: .5
Pre-requisites: RNM500 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 10 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Dynamic and Postural reflex repatterning processes by video.
LAB501: Lab: Tactility for Neurodevelopment
Credits: .25
Pre-requisites: RNM501 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 5 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of NeuroTactile process by video.
LAB502: Lab: Primary Movement & Biomechanics Integration
Credits: .5
Pre-requisites: RNM502 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 5 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Archetype Movement processes by video.
LAB503: Lab: Reflexes for Stress and Trauma Recovery
Credits: .25
Pre-requisites: RNM503 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 5 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Stress and Trauma Recovery processes by video.
LAB504: Lab: Reflex Maturation for Physical, Emotional, Cognitive Development
Credits: .5
Pre-requisites: REF501 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 5 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Reflex Maturation for Physical, Emotional, Cognitive Development by video.
Semester Two
RNM505: Oral-Facial Reflex NeuroModulation 1
Credits: 1
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Oral-Facial Reflex Integration 1
Objectives:
- describe how Oral-Facial Reflex integration effects the Vegas nerve functions, coordination, control and integration of the tiny muscle systems that effect eyes, ears, lips, tongue, jaw and other tiny muscles of our face and head.
- discuss the effect of Oral Facial Integration on the development of protective and neurodevelopmental functions.
- completion of theory and hands-on supervised application at a passing level.
ETP506: Tactility for Neurodevelopment: Advanced
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500;&
RNM501 and LAB501
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® NeuroTactile IPET
Objectives:
- describe NeuroTactile Reflex Integration strategies and how they affect neurotypical and neuro challenged children and adults.
- discuss the specific sequence for successful completion of the NeuroTactile process and how this process effects physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- pass the theory test on NeuroTactile Reflex Integration at 80% or higher.
- successfully pass the video presentation exam for the hands-on application of the technique on a Pass/Fail basis.
NEU501: Neurodevelopment, Neuro-Immunology and Reflex Neuromodulation
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: ANT501, RNM500 and LAB500, RNM501 and LAB501, RNM502 and LAB502, & RNM503 and LAB503
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate knowledge of the effect of neuromodulation, neuro-immunology and reflex integration as effective processes for the maturation of physical, emotional, and cognitive development and disorders.
- discuss the effects of reflex integration on improving immune system functions.
- demonstrate mastery of neuromodulation, neuro-immunology and reflex integration processes
RES502: Research methods II
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: RES501
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- analyze research studies to identify research components.
- formulate relevant research questions and the research strategies that will be used for their professional field and research interest
- compose a literature review that aligns with the research problem, hypotheses, and questions.
- collaborate with peers to analyze, critique, and provide professional feedback that advances the foundation of the research.
REF502: NeuroModulation of Infant and Toddler Reflexes
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500, RNM501 and LAB501, & RNM502 and LAB502
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate knowledge of the progression of primary motor reflex patterns beginning in utero and continuing through life.
- discuss the impact of birth and post birth trauma on primary motor reflex patterns and the role immature reflexes play on growth and development of physical, emotional and cognitive areas.
- demonstrate mastery of primary motor reflex patterns beginning in utero and continuing through life and the impact of birth and post-birth trauma.
REF503: Effect of Reflex Maturation on Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500 & RNM501 and LAB501
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate knowledge of how the proprioceptive systems anchor the unconscious sensation of movement in the body and for the vestibular system that effects our relationship to gravity.
- discuss the impact of gravity, grounding, stability, and balance effect the auditory and visual systems and create links for physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- demonstrate mastery of the relationship between the proprioceptive systems, the vestibular systems, and gravity, grounding, stability, and balance.
EXT501: Externship: Tactility for NeuroDevelopment
Credits: 2.5
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500, RNM501 and LAB501, & ETP506
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Core-in-Training Clinical Hours
Objectives:
- develop a day by day diary of observations and experiences during 64 hours of clinical experience.
- submit one case study of identified client during NeuroTactile Integration/Primary Movements and Biomechanics/Repatterning observations.
- demonstrate and document successful practice of NeuroTactile Integration/Primary Movements and Biomechanics/Repatterning according to the instructions in syllabus.
LAB505: Lab: Oral-Facial Reflex NeuroModulation 1
Credits: .5
Pre-requisites: RNM505 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards.
- documentation of 10 complete sessions using reflex integration.
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Oral-Facial Integration processes via video.
Semester Three
RNM600: Reflex NeuroModulation for Learning Challenges
Credits: .75
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Toolbox for Dyslexia
Objectives:
- describe how Neurosensorimotor reflex integration provides the basis for successful support for individuals with learning disabilities and offers positive changes in motor, behavioral and emotions responses and cognitive academic tasks
- discuss the behavioral-cognitive links in individuals with challenges and how 'anchors' are created based on natural innate mechanisms of neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity for self-regulation.
- demonstrate and document successful practice of this process according to the instructions in syllabus.
RNM601: Visual and Auditory Reflexes for Neurodevelopment
Credits: 1
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Visual and Auditory Reflexes Integration
Objectives:
- describe how the visual and auditory systems work with other sensory systems to inform and guide the body's internal and external actions.
- discuss the effect of congenital issues and trauma of the auditory and visual systems lead to challenges in physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- demonstrate and document successful practice of this process according to the instructions in syllabus.
ETP602: Primary Movement and Biomechanics Integration: Advanced
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500; & RNM502 and LAB502
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Archetype IPET
Objectives:
- describe Archetype Movement Integration strategies and how they affect children and adults with neurotypical and neuro challenged development.
- discuss the specific sequence for successful completion of the Archetype Movement process and how this process effects physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- pass the theory test on Archetype Movement Integration at 80% or higher.
- successfully pass the video presentation exam for the hands-on application of the technique on a Pass/Fail basis.
ETL601: Ethics & Law for NeuroDevelopmental Professionals
Credits: 1
Pre-requisites: None
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- Describe the difference between leadership skills, professional ethics, and the professional laws of your profession.
- Discuss the key common elements found in many professional ethics statements.
- Develop an ethics statement for professionals engaging in Neuroreflex, Neuromodulation, and Neurodevelopment integration techniques
NEU601: Introduction to Neuro-Embryology, Brain, and Reflex Development
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500 & REF501 and LAB504
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- describe the importance of proper brain development, neural grove development, and other types of primary vesicles for proper development of all levels of the brain.
- discuss the effect of brain structures associated with the interconnectedness of developmental vesicles.
- demonstrate mastery of proper brain development, neural grove development, and other types of primary vesicles and the effects of brain structure associated with interconnectedness of developmental vesicles.
REF601: Reflex Neuromodulation for Automaticity to Self-Regulation
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500, RNM501 and LAB501, RNM505 and LAB505, & RNM600 and LAB 600
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate the role of a reflex patterns and their sensory, motor, and central and autonomic, cranial nervous system mechanisms.
- describe how reflexes provide protection and support for neurodevelopment, transitions, behavioral strategies, self-regulation, and cognitive functioning.
- describe the physiological and psychological basis for motor program strategies, behavior, transitions, behavioral strategies, self-regulation, and cognitive functioning.
SPT601: Master’s Special Topics on Reflex NeuroModulation
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: NEU501, REF501 and LAB504, REF503, RES501, & RES502
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- demonstrate the role of the assessment process in developing goals for use of neuromodulation and reflex integration in chosen area of concentration.
- demonstrate competency in the administering, scoring and reporting results of The Masgutova Reflex Screening, as well as other assessments.
- evaluate research findings related to neuromodulation strategies in chosen area of concentration.
- explore the core competencies of running a business.
EXT601: Externship: Primary Movement and Biomechanics Integration
Credits: 2.5
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500, RNM502 and LAB502, & ETP602
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Core-in-Training Clinical Hours
Objectives:
- develop a day by day diary of observations and experiences during 64 hours of clinical experience.
- submit one case study of identified client during NeuroTactile Integration/Primary Movements and Biomechanics/Repatterning observations.
- demonstrate and document successful practice of NeuroTactile Integration/Primary Movements and Biomechanics/Repatterning according to the instructions in syllabus.
LAB600: Lab: Reflex NeuroModulation for Learning Challenges
Credits: .25
Pre-requisites: RNM600 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 5 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Solution for Dyslexia processes via video.
LAB601: Lab: Visual and Auditory Reflexes for Neurodevelopment
Credits: .5
Pre-requisites: RNM601 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 10 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Visual and Auditory processes via video presentation.
Semester Four
RNM603: Stress Hormones and Reflex NeuroModulation
Credits: 1
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB 500; & Two of the following pairs: RNM501 and LAB501, RNM502 and LAB502, RNM505 and LAB505, RNM600 and LAB600
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Stress Hormones and Reflex Integration
Objectives:
- describe the neurophysiological and psychological aspects of stress, distress and traumatic stress and their effect on physical, emotional and cognitive skills.
- discuss how Reflex Integration Disorder (RID) leads to poor stress-management and deficiencies in the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenalin Stress axis and stress hormone regulation.
- demonstrate and document successful practice of this process according to the instructions in syllabus.
ETP604: Reflex Patterning and NeuroModulation
Credits: 2
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500, RNM501 and LAB501, & RNM502 and LAB502
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Repatterning IPET
Objectives:
- describe at least twenty-one primary reflex strategies and their effect on neurotypical and neuro deficit children and adults.
- discuss the seven step phases for positive reflex development how this process effects physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- successfully complete the theory test and successfully document practice of this process according to the instructions in syllabus.
REF602: Introduction to Masgutova Method Reflex Evaluation
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites: ETP506, ETP602, ETP604, REF501 and LAB504, RNM505 and LAB505, RNM601 and LAB601, & RES501(preferred)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- Describe how to incorporate reflex neuromodulation and integration concepts and practice into a systematic screening of basic reflexes to develop standardized information for use with neurotypical and neuro-atypical infants, children, and adults
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills for application of the MN3 concepts of reflex screening based on the neurophysiological parameters and the features of the Masgutova Reflex Screening Metrix.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the neurophysiological basis, parameters, and features of the Masgutova Parent Reflex Profile Screening.
- Demonstrate knowledge on how to administer, interpret, and use data from the following instruments to develop appropriate reports for parents and helping professionals.
- the Masgutova Reflex Profile Screening for Parent/Caregiver and
- the Masgutova Reflex Screening Metrix for Neurodevelopmental Professionals,
- the Computerized version of screening tools
- Masgutova Reflex Screening Consultation Report,
- Masgutova Reflex Exercises Kit, and
- Other select screening and evaluation instruments
EXT602: Externship-Repatterning
Credits: 2.5
Pre-requisites: RNM500 and LAB500, RNM501 and LAB501, RNM502 and LAB502, & ETP604
Transfer Equivalencies: MNRI® Core-in-Training Clinical Hours
Objectives:
- develop a day by day diary of observations and experiences during 64 hours of clinical experience.
- submit one case study of identified client during NeuroTactile Integration/Primary Movements and Biomechanics/Repatterning observations.
- demonstrate and document successful practice of NeuroTactile Integration/Primary Movements and Biomechanics/Repatterning according to the instructions in syllabus.
THE601: Master’s Graduate Thesis
Credits: 6
Pre-requisites: ETL601, EXT501, EXT601, RES501, RES502, & STP601
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- support research method decisions with literature and professional justifications.
- construct a thorough literature review that aligns with the research problem, hypotheses, and questions.
- compose a complete research study based on an identified problem within the field of neurosensorimotor reflex integration, neuromodulation or neurodevelopment.
- collaborate with peers to analyze, critique, and provide professional feedback that advances understanding and outcomes.
- express various phases of the research study effectively in oral and written modalities that meet the APA publication manual guidelines.
LAB603: Lab: Stress Hormones and Reflex NeuroModulation
Credits: .5
Pre-requisites: RNM603 (Co-Requisite)
Transfer Equivalencies: None
Objectives:
- completion of on Case Study using APA standards,
- documentation of 10 complete sessions using reflex integration
- demonstrate understanding of appropriate application of Stress Hormone release processes via video presentation.
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