Jun 16, 2024

2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin

2022-2023 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

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Liberal Studies
	LBST 522 - Data Literacy Credits: 3 Students learn the importance of data literacy in modern life, and how to locate, assess, analyze, and apply data in a variety of contexts and formats; emphasis on data visualizations for effectively and accurately communicating information. Cross-Listed: This course is cross-listed with PRFS 422 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 550 - Special Studies in Liberal Arts Credits: 1-3 Liberal studies in conjunction with special activities and events such as seminars, conferences, fieldwork, lecture series, research, and travel. Repeatable, but only a total of three hours may apply to the 33 hours required in the MALS degree. Credit varies, and the instructor together with the director of the MALS program will determine the amount of credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 590 - Interdisciplinary Topics in Liberal Studies Credits: 3 A seminar in which students will draw upon their educational experiences to develop interdisciplinary responses to a problem or issue in contemporary life. Course parallels LIBA 497 in the undergraduate curriculum and will be offered in concert with sections of that class but with additional requirements suitable for the awarding of graduate credit. Repeatable with topic change. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 609 - Readings in Contemporary Science and Mathematics Credits: 3 eadings course for graduate students focused on specific themes in the literature of modern science and mathematics. Topics will vary. Repeatability: May be repeated once with topic change. Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 621 - Readings in the Social Sciences Credits: 3 An interdisciplinary exploration of significant issues and perspectives on society and how people interact and develop as a culture. Topics may vary from semester to semester. The seminar should be taken within the first year of the student’s enrollment in the program. This course satisfies three hours of credit toward the required 12 hours of core electives. This course, a core LIBA course, has no prerequisites. Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 630 - Readings in the Humanities Credits: 3 Students explore significant issues and perspectives on human culture as expressed through languges, literature, history, philosophy, comparative religion, ethics, or the arts as they apply to a selected topic or theme. Topics will vary. Repeatability: Course is repeatable once with topic change. Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 680 - Topics in Liberal Studies Credits: 3 Examination of topics germane to the liberal arts but not included in the regular graduate course offerings. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester and will be announced in the schedule of course offerings. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite Repeatability: Repeatable without limit with topic change Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 690 - Independent Work in Liberal Studies Credits: 1-3 Directed study or research in a specific area of liberal studies. Topic of investigation is selected to meet the needs and interests of the student, subject to the availability of graduate faculty to supervise the work. Not to be taken more than twice by master’s degree candidates without prior permission of graduate advisor. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisite Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 695 - Capstone: Portfolio Credits: 3 Intended for students completing the portfolio option of the MALS. Students will prepare their capstone portfolio during this class and create a meaningful synthesis of their core courses and electives. They will select appropriate artifacts from prior coursework that reflect their mastery of program goals and write an extended reflective synthesis essay. The course will also address professional development, career planning and lifelong learning. Final grade recorded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to MALS program, 27 hours of completed graduate coursework, permission of program director Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 697 - Capstone Project or Thesis I Credits: 3 First of two required courses that will result in substantial independent project or an original master’s research thesis on a defined topic. Course focus is on project planning and design of a substantial independent project that is of graduate quality and sophistication. Topic will be chosen by the student in consultation with the program director and qualified faculty advisor in the field most closely aligned with student’s intended methodology and goals. Students will create a formal project or thesis proposal, bibliography (if appropriate) and timeline for completion that must be approved by the program director and supervising faculty advisor. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program, permission of student’s graduate advisor, minimum of 24 graduate hours completed Grading: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	LBST 698 - Capstone Project or Thesis II Credits: 3 Second of two required courses that will result in a substantial independent project or an original master’s research thesis on a defined topic. Using the formal proposal developed and approved by a faculty committee in LBST 697, students will carry the project or thesis to completion. A capstone project must contain a tangible final project (summary report, recording, museum installation, script, computer program, etc.). A capstone thesis must meet standards of scholarship commensurate with a sustained, original investigation at the graduate level. Final project/thesis will be reviewed by a committee of faculty experts chosen by the student and faculty advisor with the approval of the program director. Final grade recorded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite(s): LBST 697 , permission of student’s graduate advisor and program director Grading: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Management
	MNGT 601 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3 A study of techniques designed to maximize human potential both individually and in teams. Particular emphasis will be place on application of established methods to students’ careers. Prerequisite(s): Admission to either the MBA or MSSM program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MNGT 611 - Leadership Skills and Innovation Credits: 3 This course addresses leadership in the business context to prepare you for a future of rapid change and increasing complexity. This course will help you develop essential leadership skills such as project management, change management, critical thinking, effective decision making, and developing yourself and others to improve work engagement. You will also cultivate an innovative mindset by learning how to test the feasibility of an idea, develop business models, conduct an innovation audit, and pitch an idea. Prerequisite(s): Admission to either the MBA or MSSM program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MNGT 681 - Strategic and International Management Credits: 3 Includes the development of an executive managerial perspective. The primary purposes of the course are to develop the ability to analyze the domestic and global company’s value chain to solve complex corporate problems and understnad the impact of changing business conditions and government policies on global organizations. Examines the globalization of industries and firm competitiveness. The format of the class involves the use of cases to assist students in the application of theory. Prerequisite(s): Open only to MBA majors Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MNGT 699 - Internship Credits: 3 Supervised practical work experience in an organization or business related to student’s academic field, area of specialization, or career interest through a minimum of 50 hours of professional work. Prerequisite(s): Consent of MBA director Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Marketing
	MKTG 601 - Marketing Strategies Credits: 3 Analysis and control of the key marketing variables to develop successful strategic marketing plans. Emphasis on the major components of marketing strategy; establishment of overall corporate objectives; analysis of strategic business units; identification of creative alternatives; and examination of company, target market, and competitors. Views strategy formulation from the global and managerial perspectives. Examines significant marketing strategies and applies them to practical analysis of established marketing cases dealing with new and established product management, pricing, channels, and promotional aspects. Prerequisite(s): Admission to either the MBA or MSSM program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MKTG 602 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3 Digital marketing has become a primary focus for many firms due to the profound effect of the internet and related technologies on business marketing strategy and success. This course takes a holistic approach to digital marketing and brings elements of digital marketing to work with set business objectives and strategies. Students will understand the tactics, tools, and strategies needed to develop a comprehensive digital-based strategy that provides consistent and relevant content, maintain customer loyalty, and elevate a business’ use of effective digital marketing techniques. The most current digital marketing topics and frameworks will be covered. In addition, the course will review major digital marketing models to understand how they have been used by ventures to facilitate digital marketing strategies. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MBA program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MKTG 603 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3 Virtually all marketing today is centered around the consumer. To develop effective marketing strategies, it is therefore vital that marketing managers understand consumer behavior. In this managerially focused course, we examine the whole customer experience journey from initial need to post-purchase satisfaction. We gain practical insights into the minds of today’s consumers by reviewing and applying research findings from the broad and interdisciplinary field of consumer behavior. We learn about topics such as motivation, persuasion, and decision-making to identify lessons that are relevant in various business contexts and applicable to modern business challenges. Prerequisite(s): Admission to MBA program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MKTG 699 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3 Supervised study or research in a specific area of marketing. Prerequisite(s): Consent of MBA director Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Master of Business Administration
	MBA 602 - Risk Management Credits: 3 This course addresses the process of identifying and mitigating risk from the perspective of a health care organization. This may include financial risks associated from third party payer systems, patient safety risks, political risks from regulated healthcare markets and overall systemic risks associated from the healthcare market. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MBA-Traditional or MBA-Healthcare Administration programs Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MBA 604 - Lean Six Sigma Credits: 3 This course uses the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology as a modern approach to continuous improvement in organizations. The Lean component of LSS focuses on eliminating non-customer value added waste in a process. The Six Sigma component focuses on statistical tools for achieving improvements in service quality and cost. LSS Combines the speed and power of both to improve various measures of performance, such as throughput, cycle time, work-in-process, cost, and quality. This course provides a broad understanding of LSS principles, concepts, language, and methodology through exercises and case study applications. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MBA-Traditional or MBA-Healthcare Administration programs, or the MS in Industrial Management program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MBA 615 - Project Management I Credits: 3 This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage, monitor, and control resources and schedules to execute a project in accordance with industry practice. Students will learn the content of the project management domain and work on projects to apply the material to real-life situations. All content is aligned with the PMI (Project Management Institute), and this is the first of two courses which prepare students to obtain industry-accepted Project Management Certifications. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MBA 616 - Project Management II Credits: 3 This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to initiate, manage, monitor, and control resources and schedules to execute a project in accordance with industry practice. Students will learn the content of the project management domain and work on projects to apply the material to real-life situations. All content is aligned with the PMI (Project Management Institute), and this is the second of two courses which prepare students to obtain industry-accepted Project Management Certifications. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Mathematics
	MATH 601 - Using the Graphing Calculator in the School Curriculum Credits: 1 In this 24-hour workshop participants will develop a better understanding of graphing technology while considering the following topics: domain, range, linear and quadratic functions, common solutions, inequalities, extreme values, slope, translations, rational and trigonometric functions, asymptotes, statistical menus and data, exponential and logarithmic functions. Problem solving and programming will be included throughout. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 602 - Concepts and Practices in General Mathematics Credits: 3 A practical approach to the development of programs, methods of motivation, and mathematical concepts for the teacher of general mathematics. Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of math, including calculus Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 603 - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra Credits: 3 The conceptual framework of algebra, recent developments in algebraic theory and advanced topics in algebra for teachers and curriculum supervisors. Prerequisite(s): 24 hours of math, including calculus Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 604 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry Credits: 3 The conceptual framework of many different geometries, recent developments in geometric theory, and advanced topics in geometry for teachers and curriculum supervisors. Prerequisite(s): 24 hours of math, including calculus Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 605 - Problem Solving in Mathematics Credits: 3 Theory and practice in mathematical problem-solving; exploration of a variety of techniques; and finding solutions to problems in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and other mathematics for teachers of mathematics and curriculum supervisors. Prerequisite(s): 24 hours of math, including calculus Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 606 - Data Analysis and Probability for Teachers of Middle-Level Mathematics Credits: 3 This course is designed to enhance the understanding of data analysis and probability of middle-level teachers of mathematics. Topics for study include: selecting and using appropriate statistical methods to analyze data, developing and evaluating inferences and predictions that are based on data, and understanding and applying the basic concepts of probability. Pedagogical strategies for the teaching and learning data analysis and probability will be incorporated into the study of these topics. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 611 - Introduction to Analysis for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3 A study of continuity, differentiability, and integrability of a function of a real variable particularly as these properties appear in the secondary school mathematics curriculum. Prerequisite(s): At least an undergraduate minor in mathematics Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 613 - Algebra and Functions for Teachers of Middle-Level Mathematics Credits: 3 This course is designed to deepen teachers of middle level mathematics understanding of algebra through the study of patterns, symbolic language, problem solving, functions, proportional reasoning, generalized arithmetic, and modeling of physical situations. Pedagogical approaches to students’ learning of algebra will be incorporated into the study of these topics. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 614 - Basic Topics in Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher Credits: 3 For the elementary teacher who needs to have a better understanding of mathematical content. Sets, numeration systems, and algorithms for computation are studied in conjunction with a logical but non-rigorous development of the real numbers. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 621 - Technology for Teaching Mathematics Credits: 3 This course prepares mathematics teachers to use technology to make instructional decisions and support students in solving mathematical problems in the secondary mathematics curriculum, including problems in geometry, algebra, functions, data analysis, probability, and calculus. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 624 - Intermediate Topics in Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher Credits: 3 Topics included are an intuitive study of geometric figures, measurement, basic algebra and functions, and the rudiments of statistics and probability. Designed for the elementary teacher who needs a better understanding of mathematical content. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 636 - Geometry and Measurement for Teachers of Middle-Level Mathematics Credits: 3 This course will provide opportunities for teachers of middle-level mathematics to enhance their understanding of geometry as a study of size, shape, and properties of space; as a tool for problem solving; and as a way of modeling physical situations. This course will also address connections between geometry and other mathematical topics; historical topics relevant to geometry in the middle grades; and pedagogical approaches to students’ learning of geometry. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MATH 641 - Number Theory and Applications Credits: 3 In this course, students are expected to prove theorems in elementary number theory; apply number theoretic concepts to solve various types of problems; communicate about various topics in elementary number theory using appropriate notation and terminology. This course will cover various topics in number theory such as divisibility, modular arithmetic, arithmetic functions, continued fractions, and cryptology. Prerequisite(s): 24 hours of undergraduate mathematics including the Calculus sequence. Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Nursing
	NURS 570 - Special Topics in Nursing Credits: 1-3 This courses studies special topics in nursing and healthcare. Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 601 - Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 1 This course is designed to give an overview of the history, scope, and role development of the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Educator, and the Nurse Leader. Focus will be placed on how the evolution of these roles has influenced the development, transition and implementation of today’s advanced nursing practice. Professional competencies, educational requirements, and regulatory controls will be discussed. Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 602 - Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Credits: 4 This course focuses on the application of research and evidence-based practice principles to advanced nursing practice. Using these principles and working individually or in small groups, students critically appraise and synthesize existing literature and design an evidence-based project. Scholarly writing skills will be emphasized. Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 3 This course will prepare participants to synthesize, integrate, and apply nursing theories and theories of related sciences for the promotion of intercultural awareness and interprofessional collaboration in advanced nursing practice to improve health outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN or BSN to DNP program Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 604 - Population Based Care and Health Policy Credits: 3 This course prepares students in advanced nursing practice roles to synthesize global, ecological, and social determinants of health within the context of epidemiology to promote the development and implementation of local, state and federal health policies to improve healthcare outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring, Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 605 - Healthcare Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 3 This course focuses on conceptual foundations for understanding healthcare informatics. Elements addressed include: healthcare computing, information management, data acquisition, and data utilization. Managing organizational change, information security, social and ethical issues in healthcare systems, and the effects of informatics on the practitioner and consumer are studied. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 and NURS 602 (grades of B or better) or NURS 602 , NURS 603 , or NURS 604 (any one must be taken concurrently) Term(s) Offered: Spring, Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 606 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems Credits: 4 This course examines leadership skills needed to assess organizations, identify system’s issues and facilitate organization-wide change. Analysis of systems will emphasize ethical and critical decision making, business principles, and outcomes related to patient and organizational expectations. Prerequisite(s): NURS 602 and NURS 603 (grades of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 617 - Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology Credits: 3 This course explores the physiological and pathological base for the advanced practice nurse to provide care to children and adults with acute and/or chronic illness. Examines theories and concepts relevant to pathophysiologic processes. Concurrent (may be taken at same time): NURS 602 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 618 - Advanced Health Assessment Credits: 3 This course provides didactic instruction and clinical practice in physical assessment, developmental screening, history taking, nursing, and medical diagnosis. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study, laboratory, and clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 622 and NURS 606 (both with grades of B or better). NURS 606 may be taken concurrently. Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 622 - Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanisms of actions, prescriptive drug protocols, adverse reactions, and appropriate dosages. Through the use of variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and alter effective patient pharmacological therapy. Prerequisite(s): NURS 617 Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 624 - Economic Policies in Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3 This course applies economic theories and analytic techniques to resource allocation in nursing and healthcare is discussed. Skill development to analyze healthcare issues from an economic perspective will be emphasized including three fundamental observations of the world that 1) resources are scarce relative to wants; 2) resources have alternative uses making choice (rationing) necessary and inevitable; and 3) there are significant variations in the relative importance that people attach to wants, making unique solutions unlikely. Prerequisite(s): NURS 606 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 631 - Individual and Group Behavior in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3 This course presents organizational behavior theories and effective management strategies to lead individuals and groups in healthcare organizations. Traditional and contemporary issues including power, conflict resolution, organizational development, decision-making, and group dynamics will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 , NURS 602 , and NURS 603 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 633 - Human Resources Management in Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3 This course explores concepts in human resources management as applied to nursing and healthcare organizations will be presented. Specific labor management issues related to nursing and healthcare organizations also will be incorporated. Students must complete 60 practice hours as part of coursework. Prerequisite(s): NURS 631 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 634 - Financial Management in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3 This course applies principles of financial management and reimbursement to nursing and healthcare organizations.Strategic financial planning, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and financial decision-making strategies are presented. Students must complete 60 practice hours as part of coursework. Prerequisite(s): NURS 624 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 645 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention I Credits: 5 (3 didactic; 2 clinical) This course requires 150 clinical hours. Most of the clinical hours occur within the inpatient setting. Emphasis is on the CNS practice within three spheres of impact: patient direct care, nurses/nursing practice, and organizations/systems. Content is centered on the development of the core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist within each sphere of impact. The synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and/or chronic illness will be addressed. The clinical nurse specialist serves as a clinician, educator, coach/mentor, researcher, change agent, consultant, and collaborator within the interprofessional healthcare team. The content explores the advanced nursing practice for the care of the adult/gerontology patient population to achieve quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective outcomes for each sphere of impact. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 646 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention II Credits: 5 This course requires 150 clinical hours with most clinical experiences within an inpatient setting. This course further explores the advanced nursing practice management of complex patients with acute and /or chronic illness in a changing health care delivery system. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of clients with acute and/ or chronic illness, including disease prevention and health promotion. Content is centered on development of skills for the CNS to impact the spheres of patient direct care, nursing/nursing practice and organizations/systems. Prerequisite(s): NURS 645 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 647 - Advanced Assessment and Intervention Practicum Credits: 5 The course requires 200 clinical hours within an inpatient setting. This course advances the integration of the core competencies of the CNS within the three spheres of impact: patient direct care, nurses/nursing practice, and organizations/systems. The content prepares the CNS for the transition from academia to advanced nursing practice in a complex and ever-changing healthcare system. The application of theoretical and scientific foundations prepares CNS for complex decision making to develop evidence-based interventions to the care of the adult/gerontology patient population. Prerequisite(s): NURS 646 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 654 - Primary Care Nursing of Families I Credits: 5 This course focuses on the clinical management of the health/illness status of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to individual development and family function. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 655 - Primary Care Nursing of Families II Credits: 5 This course continues to expand the clinical management of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to the management of families with acute or chronic healthcare crises. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite(s): NURS 654 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 656 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Credits: 5 This course provides an intensive clinical experience in the family nurse practitioner role. Selected preceptorships are designed to maximize individual student learning needs and provide a comprehensive experience to develop expertise in caring for individuals and families. Prerequisite(s): NURS 655 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 661 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 2 The focus of this course is on integration of basic neuropharmacology, the effects of psychotropic medications prescribed in practice, and actions of these drugs in the treatment of mental health problems across the lifespan. Basic principles of neuropharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dose-response relationships, and the roles of specific neurotransmitters will be included. Actions of various drugs and effects of those drugs on mood and behaviors will be included. Treatment resistance and noncompliance with psychopharmacologic agents will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 662 - Psychiatric Mental Healthcare of Families Across the Lifespan I Credits: 5 The focus of this course is on theoretical and clinical management of the psychiatric/mental health needs of individuals across the lifespan within the context of a family-based theoretical model. The role of the family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as an independent and interdependent practitioner and performing comprehensive mental health assessments are primary clinical foci. Participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course content. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 (grade of B or better), and NURS 661 (NURS 661 may be taken concurrently) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 663 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families Across the Lifespan II Credits: 5 The focus of this course is on expansion of the management of psychiatric/mental health status of individuals across the life span within the context of a family-based theoretical mode.. Further role development is emphasized, including interdependent and independent practice. Theoretical concepts are related to management of individuals and families with acute and chronic mental health problems. Expanded participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course content. Prerequisite(s): NURS 661 and NURS 662 (grades of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 664 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families Across the Lifespan III Credits: 5 This course involves an intensive clinical experience in the family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (FMHNP credits) role. Preceptors will guide and direct the FMHNP students as they achieve greater Independence and develop expertise in caring for families and individuals across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): NURS 663 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 671 - Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator Credits: 4 This course focuses on curriculum development and the role of the nurse educator. The roles of faculty and healthcare facility educator specialists are studied. Curriculum development designs and models are evaluated. Current issues influencing curriculum development in higher education and health professions are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 672 - Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator Credits: 4 This course focuses on the assessment of learning needs and the development and implementation of learning experiences in the classroom and clinical setting. The theoretical foundations of teaching and learning, selection of appropriate teaching strategies for classroom, simulated laboratory and clinical instruction, use of multimedia learning resources, and the concept of distributive learning are emphasized. Experience in developing and implementing learning experiences for the education of nursing professionals is provided. Prerequisite(s): NURS 671 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 673 - Evaluation Strategies for the Nurse Educator Credits: 3 This course focuses on the process of evaluation in the education of nurses. Evaluation models and concepts related to the measurement of outcomes in classroom and clinical instruction are introduced, as well as those related to program evaluation. Legal and ethical issues related to student evaluation are discussed. Current issues related to the evaluation of outcomes in nursing education are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NURS 672 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 674 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult and Geriatric Patient I Credits: 5 This course focuses on the clinical management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 675 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult and Geriatric Patient II Credits: 5 This course continues the focus on the management of adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisite(s): NURS 674 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 676 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult and Geriatric Patient III Credits: 5 This course continues the focus on the management of adolescent, adult, and elderly clients who are acutely/- critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisite(s): NURS 675 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 678 - Nurse Educator Role Integration Credits: 4 This course facilitates the integration of the NED role dimensions of clinician, researcher, educator, change agent, and leader. Through the implementation of a clinical education project, the student will apply theoretical knowledge in the clinical setting. Examples: evaluation of student clinical learning; learning modules for staff or students involved on a designated education unit; post-conference modules; implementation of QSEN in the clinical setting; program focused on staff development or program focusing on patient centered care. Prerequisite(s): NURS 672 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 684 - Primary Care of Adults and Elders I Credits: 5 NURS 684 focuses on the primary care health care needs of adults and elders. The clinical component focuses on the role of nurse practitioners in primary care settings including health promotion, illness prevention, physical assessment, management plans for acute and chronic illnesses, and patient education. Role development is emphasized including content from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies. Critical thinking and integration of previous MSN coursework is demonstrated through diagnosis and management of common chronic and acute illnesses seen in adults and elders. Prerequisite(s): MSN Core, MSN Clinical Core including NURS 618 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 685 - Primary Care of Adults and Elders II Credits: 5 NURS 685 focuses on the primary care health care needs of adults and elders. The clinical component continues to focus on the role of nurse practitioners in primary care settings and long term care settings including health promotion, illness prevention, physical assessment, management plans for acute and chronic illnesses, and patient education. Role development continues to be emphasized including content from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies. Critical thinking and integration of previous MSN coursework, including NURS 684 , is demonstrated through diagnosis and management of common chronic and acute illnesses seen in adults and elders. Prerequisite(s): NURS 684 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 686 - Primary Care of Adults and Elders III Credits: 5 NURS 686 focuses on the primary care health care needs of adults and elders. This course offers intensive clinical experience in the AG nurse practitioner primary care role. The clinical component focuses on the role of nurse practitioners in primary care settings including health promotion, illness prevention, physical assessment, management plans for acute and chronic illnesses, and patient education. Role development is continued to be emphasized using content from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies. Critical thinking and integration of previous MSN coursework, including NURS 684 and NURS 685 , is demonstrated through diagnosis and management of common chronic and acute illnesses seen in adults and elders. Prerequisite(s): NURS 685 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 3-2 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 713 - Theory and Practice Credits: 3 This course will focus on nursing, education, organizational, leadership, and management theories. The advanced analysis of the relationship between theory and evidenced based practice are explored with emphasis on the application of nursing and other theories at the highest level of nursing practice. Students will synthesize and apply theoretical knowledge to their phenomenon of interest. Prerequisite(s): NURS 854 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 715 - Analytical Methods for Population-Based Care Credits: 4 This course will identify and analyze factors that affect the health of the population. The history and methods of epidemiology will be explored. Students will use Healthy People 2010 objectives and selected biostatistics to analyze current public health issues. Students use analytical methods and evidence-based guidelines to critically appraise existing literature and epidemiological data. Students will determine and implement the best evidence for population-based healthcare as it applies to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing management and leadership. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 717 - Cultural Diversity Credits: 2 This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interact with and serve culturally diverse populations. Topics related to age, race, ethnicity, gender, class, and disabilities will be emphasized. Concepts related to workforce diversity, health care belief systems, patient rights and management of health care appropriate to the patient population will also be explored. Culturally based assessment tools will be critiqued. Healthy People 2020 objectives will be used as a framework to explore health care needs of the culturally diverse population. Prerequisite(s): NURS 724 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 721 - Systems Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration Credits: 5 Students engage in the exploration of leadership in nursing and healthcare organizations. Platforms for discussion include concepts of leadership, organizational theory, quality improvement methods, interprofessional collaboration, effective communication and change strategies. Students develop leadership knowledge and skills to initiate systems transformation. Prerequisite(s): NURS 715 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 724 - Healthcare Policy and Strategic Planning Credits: 3 This course prepares students to analyze and influence health policy environments. Students will analyze and collaborate in revising healthcare organization strategic plans. Students will explore the impact of Healthy People 2010 objectives on health policy and strategic planning. Students learn to define policy problems; identify and critique potential solutions; and assess political and economic influences on healthcare policy. Students design interventions to influence policy making and implementation. Methods for evaluating policy and strategic plans will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 725 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 725 - Resource Utilization in Healthcare Credits: 4 This course focuses on the complex variables that influence resource utilization in nursing and healthcare. The conceptual basis and methods of financial analysis and decision making as they pertain to the healthcare delivery systems are analyzed. Healthcare economics, marketing principles, human resource management, and the influence of Healthy People 2010 objectives that impact current healthcare environments are explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 721 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 727 - Healthcare Technology and Informatics Credits: 3 This course focuses on conceptual foundations for understanding healthcare informatics including the analysis of a variety of applications of information systems within the healthcare system. Elements addressed include theoretical models of nursing informatics, healthcare computing, data management and information processing, data acquisition, nursing vocabularies, and knowledge representation. Managing organizational change, information security, social and ethical issues in healthcare systems, and the effects of informatics on the practitioner and consumer are studied. Prerequisite(s): NURS 717 (grade of B or better) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 732 - Wellness Promotion Credits: 2 This course focuses on a holistic approach to wellness. Healthy People 2020 is the foundation for exploring individual and population wellness. Lifestyle choices throughout the lifespan are considered, as well as the genomic impact on health. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSN to DNP program Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 733 - Evidence Based Practice Seminar Credits: 2 This course focuses on the application of best evidence to promote optimal population health outcomes. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials, Healthy People 2020, current evidence, and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force guidelines are the frameworks for exploring the potential impact of advanced practice decisions at the systems level, as well as individual patient management plans. The student will develop a PICOT question and apply a theory to support their doctoral education. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSN to DNP program Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 734 - Patient Management Clinical Application Seminar Credits: 2 This course focuses on the application of best evidence to promote nursing practice at the highest level. Students explore levels of evidence for optimal individual patient and population health outcomes. Using public health as a foundation, students will begin to review and apply current evidence to optimize population health. Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials, Healthy People 2020, current concepts in population health, and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force guidelines are the frameworks for exploring the potential impact of advanced practice decisions. Prerequisite(s): NURS 602 , NURS 603 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 735 - Applications in Population Health Credits: 1 This course focuses on the application of principles of epidemiology and the social determinants of health. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials, the CDC, methods of statistical analysis, and the World Health Organization will be used as frameworks for seminar discussions. Prerequisite(s): NURS 602 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 736 - Clinical Application of Pharmacotherapeutics Credits: 2 This course focuses on the application of pharmacotherapeutics. Students will consider evidence of efficacy for pharmaceutical products in order to make informed clinical decisions. Current data regarding individual pharmaceutical classes and products will be used as a framework for course activities. Prerequisite(s): NURS 617 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 737 - Health Policy Application in Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 1 This course focuses on identification and review of current advanced practice nursing legislation, as well as historic legislation granting advanced nursing practice. The course will integrate historical perspectives of APN legislation, and consider current regulatory policy. Trends from multiple state boards of nursing and other regulating bodies influencing APN practice will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): NURS 622 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 738 - Quality Initiatives in Nursing Credits: 1 This course focuses on identification of quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Literature exploring successful quality initiatives in the past will be reviewed. Quality strategies will be explored, including Lean™ strategies to improve health care delivery. Prerequisite(s): NURS 724 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 741 - Application of Assessment with Differential Diagnoses Credits: 1 This course focuses on identification of a primary diagnosis based on patient assessment findings. Subjective and objective data from case studies will be used to foster discussion. Differential diagnoses will be introduced, and students will practice prioritizing differentials based upon statistical reasoning. Risk factors will be considered for illness, including genetics, lifestyle, and occupation. National competencies from APN specialties will be considered to support student outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NURS 725 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 745 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention I For BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course explores the advanced practice management of complex patients with acute and / or chronic illness in a changing health care delivery system. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of patients with acute and / or chronic illness, including disease management and health promotion. Content is centered on developing expert practitioner, mentor, consultant, collaborator, and manager skills in the patient / family and nursing spheres of influence. This course is for BSN to DNP students. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 4-1 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 746 - Advanced Nursing Assessment & Intervention II for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course further explores the advanced practice management of complex patients with acute and /or chronic illness in a changing health care delivery system. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of clients with acute and/ or chronic illness, including disease prevention and health promotion. Content is centered on developing skills to influence the spheres of nursing and the health care systems. This course is for BSN to DNP. Prerequisite(s): NURS 745 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 4-1 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 747 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Integration for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 The course facilitates the integration of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS credits) role across all spheres of influence. Through the use of specialized practice and application of theoretical knowledge the students provide expert, holistic care to individuals and families while managing nursing and health care systems influences within a specific patient population. This course is for BSN to DNP Prerequisite(s): NURS 746 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 2-3 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 748 - Advanced Nursing Core Credits: 3 This course focuses on the recognition and application of pathophysiologic, pharmacotherapeutic, and physical exam findings in common chronic illness. The course requires application of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessments associated with common chronic illnesses treated in inpatient care settings. Students will consider the implications of the disease processes and recommend opportunities for improving inpatient care services. The course will focus on chronic illnesses associated with the leading causes of death in the U.S. Suggestions for quality improvement measures and staff education will be considered for each diagnosis. Case studies will be used to assess student learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS 855 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 754 - Primary Care Nursing of Families I for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 NURS 754 focuses on the clinical management of the health/illness status of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. This course includes theoretical concepts related to individual development and family function. The clinical component focuses on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care settings and includes health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education of individuals and families. Role development is emphasized, including advanced practice therapeutics and independent/interdependent practices. Critical thinking and integration of core course information is demonstrated through development of patient plans of care. This is a BSN to DNP course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 4-1 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 755 - Primary Care Nursing of Families II for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course continues to expand the clinical management of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to the management of families with acute or chronic healthcare crises. The clinical focus in on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite(s): NURS 754 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 4-1 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 756 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course offers intensive clinical experience in the family nurse practitioner role. The course focuses on the clinical management of the health/illness status of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Selected preceptorships are designed to maximize individual student learning needs and provide a comprehensive experience to develop expertise in caring for individuals and families and aligned with the Scope of Practice for FNPs. This is a BSN to DNP course Prerequisite(s): NURS 755 Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): 2-3 (Clinical) Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 762 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families across the Lifespan I for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 The focus of this course is on theoretical and clinical management of the psychiatric/mental health needs of individuals across the lifespan within the context of a family-based theoretical model. The role of the family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as an independent and interdependent practitioner and performing comprehensive mental health assessments are primary clinical foci. Participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course content. This is a BSN to DNP course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 Concurrent (may be taken at same time): NURS 661 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 763 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families across the Lifespan II for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 The focus of this course is on expansion of the management of psychiatric/mental health status of individuals across the life span within the context of a family-based theoretical model. Further role development is emphasized, including interdependent and independent practice. Theoretical concepts are related to management of individuals and families with acute and chronic mental health problems. Expanded participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course content. This is a BSN to DNP course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 661 and NURS 762 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 764 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families across the Lifespan III for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course involves an intensive clinical experience in the psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role. Preceptorships are designed to guide and direct the FMHNP students to maximize individual student learning and provide comprehensive experiences for students as they achieve greater independence and develop expertise in caring for families and individuals across the lifespan. This is a BSN to DNP course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 663 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 772 - Clinical Education Credits: 4 This course focuses on the assessment of learning needs and the development and implementation of a teaching project in the healthcare setting. Theoretical foundations for teaching and learning, recognition of learning needs, and appropriate teaching strategies for the healthcare setting will be addressed. The class and clinical expectation is the advanced practice nursing student will create a teaching project, apply teaching techniques, and implement the project in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): Admission to BSN to DNP program Term(s) Offered: Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 774 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult – Geriatric Patients I for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course focuses on the clinical management of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across setting to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. This is a BSN to DNP course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 618 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 775 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult II for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across setting to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. This course is for BSN to DNP. Prerequisite(s): NURS 774 Term(s) Offered: Spring Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 776 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult III for BSN to DNP Credits: 5 This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across setting to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. This course is for BSN to DNP students. Prerequisite(s): NURS 775 Term(s) Offered: Summer Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 825 - Marketing and Competitive Strategies in Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3 This course explores concepts of marketing, competition, and strategic planning as applied to nursing and healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on organizational assessment, strategy development, and evaluation. Students must complete 60 practice hours as part of coursework. Prerequisite(s): NURS 715 Term(s) Offered: Fall Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024

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Course Descriptions

LBST 522 - Data Literacy

LBST 550 - Special Studies in Liberal Arts

LBST 590 - Interdisciplinary Topics in Liberal Studies

LBST 609 - Readings in Contemporary Science and Mathematics

LBST 621 - Readings in the Social Sciences

LBST 630 - Readings in the Humanities

LBST 680 - Topics in Liberal Studies

LBST 690 - Independent Work in Liberal Studies

LBST 695 - Capstone: Portfolio

LBST 697 - Capstone Project or Thesis I

LBST 698 - Capstone Project or Thesis II

MNGT 601 - Human Resource Management

MNGT 611 - Leadership Skills and Innovation

MNGT 681 - Strategic and International Management

MNGT 699 - Internship

MKTG 601 - Marketing Strategies

MKTG 602 - Digital Marketing

MKTG 603 - Consumer Behavior

MKTG 699 - Independent Study

MBA 602 - Risk Management

MBA 604 - Lean Six Sigma

MBA 615 - Project Management I

MBA 616 - Project Management II

MATH 601 - Using the Graphing Calculator in the School Curriculum

MATH 602 - Concepts and Practices in General Mathematics

MATH 603 - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra

MATH 604 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry

MATH 605 - Problem Solving in Mathematics

MATH 606 - Data Analysis and Probability for Teachers of Middle-Level Mathematics

MATH 611 - Introduction to Analysis for Secondary Teachers

MATH 613 - Algebra and Functions for Teachers of Middle-Level Mathematics

MATH 614 - Basic Topics in Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher

MATH 621 - Technology for Teaching Mathematics

MATH 624 - Intermediate Topics in Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher

MATH 636 - Geometry and Measurement for Teachers of Middle-Level Mathematics

MATH 641 - Number Theory and Applications

NURS 570 - Special Topics in Nursing

NURS 601 - Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice

NURS 602 - Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing

NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing

NURS 604 - Population Based Care and Health Policy

NURS 605 - Healthcare Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice

NURS 606 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems

NURS 617 - Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology

NURS 618 - Advanced Health Assessment

NURS 622 - Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses

NURS 624 - Economic Policies in Nursing and Healthcare

NURS 631 - Individual and Group Behavior in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations

NURS 633 - Human Resources Management in Nursing and Healthcare

NURS 634 - Financial Management in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations

NURS 645 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention I

NURS 646 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention II

NURS 647 - Advanced Assessment and Intervention Practicum

NURS 654 - Primary Care Nursing of Families I

NURS 655 - Primary Care Nursing of Families II

NURS 656 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum

NURS 661 - Psychopharmacology

NURS 662 - Psychiatric Mental Healthcare of Families Across the Lifespan I

NURS 663 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families Across the Lifespan II

NURS 664 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families Across the Lifespan III

NURS 671 - Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator

NURS 672 - Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator

NURS 673 - Evaluation Strategies for the Nurse Educator

NURS 674 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult and Geriatric Patient I

NURS 675 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult and Geriatric Patient II

NURS 676 - Management of the Acutely Ill Adult and Geriatric Patient III

NURS 678 - Nurse Educator Role Integration

NURS 684 - Primary Care of Adults and Elders I

NURS 685 - Primary Care of Adults and Elders II

NURS 686 - Primary Care of Adults and Elders III

NURS 713 - Theory and Practice

NURS 715 - Analytical Methods for Population-Based Care

NURS 717 - Cultural Diversity

NURS 721 - Systems Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration

NURS 724 - Healthcare Policy and Strategic Planning

NURS 725 - Resource Utilization in Healthcare

NURS 727 - Healthcare Technology and Informatics

NURS 732 - Wellness Promotion

NURS 733 - Evidence Based Practice Seminar