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MUOR 311 - Organ
2 hours
Continued private organ instruction. Repertoire from J.S. Bach: Larger Preludes and Fugues, Trio Sonatas, and the 18 Leipzig Chorales. Compositions by Franck, Vierne, Langlais, Alain, and Messiaen. Hymn-playing in four parts, anthem accompaniments, transposition, and modulation are also included. A final examination is required at the end of the semester. Students enrolled in this level must concurrently enroll in MUAP 060 (Studio Piano). Prerequisite(s): four semesters of MUOR 111 and successful completion of Upper-Division Hearing. UG
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MUPN 100 - Beginning Piano (Non-Music Majors/Minors)
1 hour
Class piano instruction. Basic piano skills. Placement by the Piano faculty. UG
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MUPN 105 - Beginning Piano (Music Majors/Minors)
1 hour
Class piano instruction. Geography of the keyboard, hand position, staff reading, basic keyboard theory. Placement by the Piano faculty. Course may be taken multiple times. UG
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MUPN 106 - Elementary Piano
1 hour
Class piano instruction. Basic technique, reading in all major and minor keys, ensemble music, repertoire at the level of Bartok: Mikrokosmos, Volume 1. Course may be taken multiple times. Prerequisite(s): MUPN 105 or placement by the Piano faculty. UG
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MUPN 107 - Late Elementary Piano
1 hour
Class piano instruction. Scales and triads in all keys, reading easy two-voice textures, chord charts, open choral scores, harmonization, repertoire at the level of Bach: Little Preludes. Course may be taken multiple times. Prerequisite(s): MUPN 106 or placement by the Piano faculty. UG
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MUPN 108 - Piano Proficiency
1 hour
Class piano instruction. Preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination, as described in the Music Student Handbook. All students desiring to complete a concentration in Music must complete the Piano Proficiency Exam. UG
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MUPN 109 - Piano (Non-Majors/Minors)
2 hours
Private instruction for non-Piano majors/minors dealing with the less difficult compositions from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods. Instruction will be given in technique, sight-reading, transposition, accompanying, and ensemble-playing. Non-Piano majors/minors must complete four semesters of 109 level before enrolling in 309 level. Placement by Piano faculty. Course may be taken multiple times. UG
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MUPN 111 - Piano (Majors/Minors)
2 hours
Private instruction for Piano majors and minors includes weekly private lessons, weekly studio class, memorization of literature from the standard classical repertoire, and a final performance examination adjudicated by the Keyboard faculty. Students enrolled in this level should be concurrently enrolled in MUAP 060 (Studio Piano). Placement by Piano faculty. Course may be taken multiple times. UG
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MUPN 309 - Piano (Non-Majors/Minors)
2 hours
Private instruction for non-Piano majors/minors dealing with the less difficult compositions from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods. Instruction will be given in technique, sight-reading, transposition, accompanying, and ensemble-playing. Non-Piano majors/minors must complete four semesters of 109 level before enrolling in 309 level. Placement by Piano faculty. Course may be taken multiple times. UG
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MUPN 311 - Piano
2 hours
Continued private instruction for Piano majors and minors. The student should cultivate a well-balanced repertoire comprised of compositions of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern composers. A playing exam is required at the end of each semester. Students enrolled in this level should concurrently enroll in MUAP 060 . Course may be repeated multiple times. Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of MUPN 111 and successful completion of Upper-Division Hearing. UG
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MUTH 101 - Introduction to Music Theory
1 hour
A beginning course in music theory covering basic note reading and rhythms, major and minor key signatures, and scales. Music majors and minors must concurrently be enrolled in piano or demonstrate evidence of advanced piano skills. Prerequisite(s): Theory Placement Exam. UG
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MUTH 120 - Musicianship I
2 hours
A course in developing basic musicianship. Rhythm, sight-singing, and melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation are covered. For Music majors and minors. Student must be enrolled concurrently in piano and MUTH 130 . UG
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MUTH 130 - Harmony I
3 hours
A course in the study of diatonic harmony through analysis and partwriting. Emphasis on harmonization, voice-leading, and harmonic progression. Student must be concurrently enrolled in piano and MUTH 120 . Prerequisite(s): Theory Placement Exam. UG
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MUTH 131 - Musicianship II
2 hours
A continuation of MUTH 120 that culminates with taking the Rudimentary Music Skills Exam. Prerequisite(s): grade of ‘C’ or higher in MUTH 120 . UG
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MUTH 135 - Musicianship III
2 hours
A continuation of MUTH 131 . Prerequisite(s): grade of ‘C’ or higher in MUTH 131 . UG
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MUTH 150 - Composition Forum
1 hour
This course lays the foundation for continued study in composition by freely experimenting with various textures and styles of music, and by developing listening skills. Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor. UG
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MUTH 230 - Harmony II
3 hours
A continuation of MUTH 130 covering seventh chords, chords of secondary function, modulations, and augmented sixth chords. The course culminates with taking the Rudimentary Music Skills Exam. Prerequisite(s): grade of ‘C’ or higher in MUTH 130 . UG
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MUTH 232 - Harmony III
3 hours
A study of the dissolution of tonality, tonal center, and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic practices of the 20th century. Emphasis on analysis and composition. Prerequisite(s): grade of ‘C’ or higher in MUTH 230 . UG
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MUTH 250 - Composition I
2 hours
Music composition is applied study in the creation of original abstract music. The creative impulse is developed by gaining an understanding melody, harmony, rhythm, and motive and phrase structure. Simple forms, such as binary and ternary, and theme and variations will be explored. The creation of an original music work is to be performed in recital. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): MUTH 150 and permission of instructor. UG
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MUTH 260 - Jazz Theory I
2 hours
The study of fundamental theoretical concepts and tools necessary to understand jazz and contemporary harmony and theory in a diatonic context. This will apply to instrumental performance, compositional and arranging skill, music pedagogy, and overall musicianship in jazz and contemporary genres. The main course elements are: jazz notation and nomenclature; chord structures, function, and extensions; Roman numeral and functional analysis; common jazz and contemporary chord progressions; melodic function and analysis; re-harmonization techniques; chord-scales and commonly used scales in these genres; the blues form; modal theory and harmony. UG
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MUTH 300 - Form and Analysis
2 hours
A progressive study of musical form of all style periods from the motive through the sonata and concerto. Descriptive and reduction analysis are covered. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): MUTH 230 or approval of instructor. UG
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MUTH 320 - Counterpoint
2 hours
A course in tonal counterpoint of the 17th and 18th centuries. Fugue as both a form and as a compositional technique is studied. Emphasis on writing culminates in the composition of a three-voice fugue with two counter subjects. Offered alternate years. UG
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MUTH 325 - Choral Arranging
2 hours
Introduces the techniques of scoring for choral ensembles. Involves the arranging of various musical works for vocal solo, women’s choir, men’s choir, mixed choir, and children’s choir. Arrangements will involve the study of vocal range, balance between voices, and syntax or the proper handling of text. UG
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MUTH 330 - Advanced Music Technology
2 hours
A continuation of Music Technology with emphasis on digital software. Exploration and application for using technology in composition will be included. Prerequisite(s): MUED 240 . UG
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MUTH 360 - Jazz Theory II
2 hours
Covers advanced jazz and contemporary harmony and theory. These concepts apply to instrumental performance, compositional and arranging skill, music pedagogy, and overall musicianship in jazz and contemporary genres. The main elements of this course include: function and analysis of secondary dominants and interpolated IImin7 (secondary-supertonic) chords, extended dominant and the use of tritone substitution dominant chords (SubV7); modulation and temporary tonic; modal interchange concept; re-harmonization techniques and the use of non-diatonic chords and altered tensions; analysis of common idiom chord progressions with non-diatonic chords; advanced chords nomenclature; use of upper-structure (hybrid) chords and multifunctional chord structures; chromatic approach chords; non-functional harmony; jazz-minor, harmonic minor scales and modes, and advanced chord-scales. UG
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MUTH 401 - Practices in Contemporary Music
3 hours
An independent study in which students compare and analyze various works of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Works will be studied and comparisons drawn between various music styles in terms of form, timbre, harmonic language, rhythmic complexity, media types, and notational systems. UG
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MUTH 420 - Composition II
2 hours
A continuation of MUTH 250 , composing in larger forms and a variety of styles utilizing different musical media. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite(s): MUTH 250 . UG
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MUTH 425 - Instrumental Arranging
2 hours
The study of arranging music works for instrumental solo and band and orchestra ensembles. Concepts of range, balance and timbre, and studio versus live performance arranging will be explored. Students will be asked to complete arranging projects assigned by the professor. UG
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MUTH 494 - Instrumentation
2 hours
Range and transposition of the orchestra; timbres of instruments individually and in combination; arranging for small groups and for full orchestras. Emphasis will be placed on arranging for school orchestras, with limited instrumentation and players of moderate ability. UG
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MUVO 101 - Preparatory Voice
1 hour
Class study incorporating lectures and practical applications for confidence, poise, posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and analysis of vocal performance. Vocalises are taught as a means of improving technique and correcting vocal faults. An examination is required at the end of the semester. Placement by Voice faculty. Course may be repeated for credit. UG
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MUVO 107 - Class Voice
2 hours
Class study incorporating lectures and practical applications for confidence, poise, posture, diaphragmatic breathing, controlling registers, resonance, vowels, consonants, legato, interpretation and expression, analysis of vocal performance, and the fundamentals of Italian diction. Vocalises are taught as a means of improving technique and correcting vocal faults. The repertoire includes art songs (some in Italian) and other literature as appropriate. An examination is required at the end of the semester. Placement by Voice faculty. Course may be repeated for credit. UG
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MUVO 109 - Voice for Non-majors/minors
2 hours
Private instruction for non-Music majors/minors. Elements of voice culture; correct breath management; throat freedom through correct approach to vowels and consonants; rhythm, intervals, scales, arpeggios; stage deportment. Repertoire selected at discretion of teacher. Four semesters of MUAP 109 must be completed prior to enrolling in MUAP 309 . Placement by Voice faculty. UG
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MUVO 111 - Voice for Music Majors/minors
2 hours
Private voice instruction for Music majors and minors. Elements of voice culture; correct breath management; throat freedom through correct approach to vowels and consonants; rhythm, intervals, scales, arpeggios; stage deportment. Repertoire includes art songs in English, Italian, French, and German; oratorio and operatic arias; and other literature as appropriate. Required participation in studio class (MUAP 050 ). A jury/examination is required at the end of each semester. Two hours each semester until student passes the Upper-Division Hearing. Placement by Voice faculty. UG
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MUVO 115 - Contemporary Voice
2 hours
Private voice instruction focusing on contemporary commercial music styles, with primary focus on Broadway techniques. Elements of voice culture; correct breath management; throat freedom; stage deportment. Repertoire includes selections from Broadway and cross-over shows, and other literature as appropriate. Specific attention will be given to the healthy, functional differences between classical, “legit,” and “belting” techniques. Required participation in studio class (MUAP 050 ) and end of semester jury. Placement by voice faculty. UG
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MUVO 240 - Diction I
2 hours
The physiology of diction; introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA); study of the rules of pronunciation for English, Italian, and Latin; practical application to solo and choral literature. UG
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MUVO 250 - Diction II
2 hours
Continuation of applications from MUVO 240 ; study of the rules of pronunciation for German and French; practical application to advanced solo voice literature. Prerequisite(s): MUVO 240 . UG
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MUVO 309 - Voice for Non-majors/minors
2 hours
Private instruction for non-Music majors/minors. Elements of voice culture; correct breath management; throat freedom through correct approach to vowels and consonants; rhythm, intervals, scales, arpeggios; stage deportment. Repertoire selected at discretion of teacher. Four semesters of MUVO 109 must be completed prior to enrolling in MUVO 309 . Placement by Voice faculty. UG
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MUVO 311 - Voice for Music Majors/minors
2 hours
Continued technical development; sustained tone of bel canto; ornamentation, interpretation, tone color; pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation. Repertoire includes more advanced art songs in English, Italian, French, and German; oratorio and operatic arias; and other literature as appropriate. Requires participation in studio class (MUAP 050 ) as assigned. Two hours each semester until student is approved for senior recital. The candidate for graduation must present a recital including literature of the major periods, in original languages, demonstrating an understanding of various styles. (See MUAP 495 for time requirements). Prerequisite(s): four semesters of MUVO 111 and successful completion of Upper-Division Hearing. UG
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MUVO 315 - Contemporary Voice
2 hours
Private voice instruction focusing on contemporary commercial music styles, with primary focus on Broadway techniques. Elements of voice culture; correct breath management; throat freedom; stage deportment. Repertoire includes selections from Broadway and cross-over shows, and other literature as appropriate. Specific attention will be given to the healthy, functional differences between classical, “legit,” and “belting” techniques. Required participation in studio class (MUAP 050 ) and end of semester jury. Placement by voice faculty. UG
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MUVO 320 - Seminar in Vocal Performance
2 hours
A seminar-style course specifically designed for upper level voice majors who plan to pursue graduate study or professional careers in performance, or both. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, genre-specific diction and vocal technique, body movement and stagecraft, genre-specific repertoire, ensemble and accompanist issues, auditioning procedures and techniques. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of Upper-Division Hearing. UG
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NSCI 331 - Computing Foundations for Scientists
3 hours
Same as CSIS 331 . UG
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NRSG 301 - Introduction to Informatics and Professional Nursing
4 hours
An overview of concepts that formulate the framework for professional nursing practice. The historical, philosophical, and professional perspectives are presented as the genesis for the development of professional nursing. Emphasis is placed upon the theoretical basis for the science of nursing. Also included in the module are the concepts of communication between health providers to assist nurses as they develop health information, health education materials, and health presentations. CS
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NRSG 326 - Community Health Nursing
3 hours
The role of a nurse in the health and well-being of the community is examined. Health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance of local communities are assessed and evaluated. The health care delivery system, cultural diversity, ethics, and sociopolitical forces are examined. High risk population aggregates are studied and the roles of various community and public health nurses are explored. Resources investigated will include community agencies, clinics, and government agencies. Practicum/project. CS
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NRSG 342 - Transcultural Nursing
4 hours
Development of cultural sensitivity is studied. Learners design the delivery of culturally appropriate nursing care incorporating the role and function of the family across the life span. CS
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NRSG 350 - Health Assessment
3 hours
The focus of this course is to strengthen physical assessment knowledge through the understanding of selected assessment processes. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of respiratory, circulatory, abdominal, and neurological systems as to the nursing history, examination, and documentation. CS
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NRSG 355 - Health Assessment/Pathophysiology
3 hours
Students will strengthen physical assessment knowledge through the understanding of selected pathophysiological processes. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of cellular injury, inflammation, hypoxia, and cancer, as well as the health continuum, the nursing history, examination, and interviewing techniques, and documentation. CS
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NRSG 360 - Pathophysiology
3 hours
The focus of this course is to strengthen the understanding of selected pathophysiologic processes. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of common pathophysiologic processes and their relationship with current health issues utilizing evidence-based nursing practice. CS
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NRSG 361 - Pharmacology
3 hours
This course helps the licensed nurse better understand clinically relevant pharmacological concepts and principles. Topics to be discussed include principles of drug actions and interactions, drug categories and the prototype of each, and drug considerations through the life span. The nursing process is utilized as students continue to build upon previous knowledge of assessment, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacotherapeutics. CS
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NRSG 395 - Nursing Research
3 hours
This course provides the basic foundation for an understanding of nursing research. Included in the course are an overview of nursing research, steps in the research process, research designs, research methodology, data collection and analysis, and utilization of research. CS
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NRSG 436 - The Global Community
3 hours
Provides an overview of international health issues and the role of the nurse in preserving and promoting health in diverse communities. Students will analyze the health of global communities and discuss potential avenues of health promotion, health protection, health prevention, and health maintenance. Target populations are assessed and evaluated in relation to health care access and sociopolitical forces. Principles of epidemiology are explored and the effects of environmental health issues are evaluated. Practicum/project. CS
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NRSG 441 - Advanced Adult Health Nursing
3 hours
Study of critical and crisis situations across the life span. Emphasis is given primarily to the individual, but the impact of crisis on the family is also discussed. CS
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NRSG 445 - Families in Crisis
3 hours
This course presents group theory and crisis intervention in the management of dysfunctional families. Selected therapeutic groups are observed and group assignments completed. CS
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NRSG 463 - Leadership/Management in Nursing
3 hours
Management and leadership theories, principles, and concepts are studied with focus on transforming personal leadership. Emphasis is placed on facilitating professional leadership behavior. Practicum/project. CS
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NRSG 470 - Issues in Health Care, Law, and Ethics
3 hours
A critical examination of the profession of nursing in the 21st century will be analyzed within theoretical frameworks. Topics will include legal, ethical, political, and professional issues that will challenge students. These timely topics will be presented in a way that will provoke thought, dialogue, and debate. The future of nursing within the evolving health-care system will be discussed. Practicum/project. CS
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NRSG 614 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
3 hours
A theoretical basis for health promotion and disease prevention. Major components include concepts of health, levels of prevention, epidemiology of wellness, and global health threats. Measures are employed to identify distributions and determinants of disease in relation to global health concerns. Social and environmental concerns are examined and their relationship to health promotion and disease prevention. Responsive political advocacy is examined as a method of influencing change. GR
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NRSG 616 - Political and Social Implications of Health Care
3 hours
Provides an analysis of political and social implication of health care systems as it relates to professional practice. Policies, economic implications, and current research are examined. Issues, trends, and forecasting relative to the future of healthcare are explored. GR
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NRSG 617 - Leadership Role Development
3 hours
This course examines concepts of leadership as they relate to professional practice, healthcare delivery systems, healthcare policy, finance, and personal obligation. The course builds on knowledge from moral and ethical decision making. Opportunities to examine Christian philosophical views of leadership, change theory, barriers to change, and effective leadership strategies are presented. Students will define their leadership role as it applies to their chosen specialty track. An in-depth examination of advanced nursing, its definition, moral and ethical dilemmas, reimbursement, and healthcare policy will be done by the students. Building on the knowledge from previous courses, evidence-based practice (EBP) research will be reinforced here and the value of using research in one’s clinical practice will be emphasized. GR
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NRSG 618 - Ethical Leadership Seminar
2 hours
Reflection on previous courses and on one’s professional and personal responsibility to practice as a responsible ethical leader. Participants will critically reflect on their knowledge derived from the core courses, including their personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Students will develop a personal development plan with goals prior to moving into their specialty track. GR
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NRSG 621 - Teaching Roles and Strategies
4 hours
Teaching as a profession is explored along with the role of an educator, the learning process, and teachers as leaders, mentors, and role models. Educational philosophy is examined including student centered learning. Students will examine factors that influence learning, explore critical topics in education, accreditation, educational organizations, funding, cultural diversity, and gender sensitivity. Students will begin to determine a personal teaching philosophy and determine appropriateness of various teaching strategies. Course requirement includes 60-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 617 GR
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NRSG 622 - Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation
4 hours
This course will prepare the student to design curriculum and evaluate its effectiveness. Students will design, implement, and assess outcomes through a mini curriculum project. The student will consider their personal educational philosophy when determining ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes. Various methods of course delivery are considered including distance delivery, online modalities, and emerging trends in education. Course requirement includes 60-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 621 GR
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NRSG 624 - Evaluation in Nursing Education
4 hours
The student will integrate, apply, and evaluate the principles and concepts relative to a graduate level nurse educator. The student will build on their plan to design, implement, and evaluate a teaching component related to their specialization and practice setting. Students will critically reflect on their knowledge and revise their personal development plan. Course requirement includes 60-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 622 GR
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NRSG 626 - Moral/Ethical Decision Making
4 hours
This course provides the opportunity to study the nurses’ role in moral and ethical decision-making. This course will challenge the learner to examine moral and ethical value systems when encountering patients with acute and chronic disease processes. This course will allow the nurse to analyze the impact of moral, spiritual, ethical, social, and political values, as they relate to professional practice. Discussions center on recognizing physiological, moral, ethical, and spiritual variance among cultural norms and health care practices in varied racial and ethnic backgrounds. Students will reflect on their personal values as they relate to moral and ethical decision-making, the role of change agents for others and nursing implications to professional, spiritual and personal growth. GR
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NRSG 628 - Nursing Informatics
3 hours
This course prepares students to use information systems and technology to support and improve patient care and to impact healthcare systems. This course builds on basic computer competencies and focuses on information literacy and management, including both electronic patient health information and provider decision support resources. Ethical and legal issues specific to the use of informatics will be explored in this course. GR
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NRSG 631 - Nurse as a Leader and Manager of Care
4 hours
This course will examine various models of organizational, managerial, and leadership theory. The student will review mid-level and senior managerial and leadership roles within a health care organization. The student will consider trends in nursing and health care as a means to predict practice change. Theories on change, leadership, concepts of power, and empowerments will be examined as they relate to administrative roles. Students will clarify personal values as they relate to leadership attributes and determine their role in improving quality of nursing services. Course requirement includes a 60-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 617 GR
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NRSG 646 - Healthcare Financial and Resource Management
4 hours
In this course the student will integrate the concepts of leader, manager, and change agent as they relate to the health care environment. Consideration is given to mission, strategic planning, finance, systems analysis, and forecasting. Responsible management of human, fiscal, and physical resources is examined in the complexity of the health care organization. Strategies to ensure a quality workplace, staff support, and retention are discussed. Course requirement includes a 60-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 631 GR
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NRSG 647 - Transforming Leadership in Nursing
4 hours
This course provides the opportunity for participants to integrate and apply previously learned principles and concepts relative to a graduate level manager and leader. The student will critically reflect on their knowledge and submit a business plan specific for the practicum site. Course requirement includes a 60-hour practicum experience with approved preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 646 GR
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NRSG 651 - MSN Practicum
0 hours
A practicum project equivalent to a minimum of 180 hours must be completed for successful completion of the MSN program. Experiences and previous course work can be used to as a foundation for the project. It is highly recommended the student begin thinking about their specialty track, type of practicum desired, and possible preceptor throughout the MSN core coursework. The practicum proposal will be submitted during the last core course, NRSG 617 . This course is taken concurrently with the practicum courses, Education track (NRSG 621 , NRSG 622 , NRSG 624 ), Leadership/Management track (NRSG 631 , NRSG 646 , NRSG 647 ). GR
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NRSG 653 - Theoretical and Professional Foundations for Nursing
3 hours
This course provides an opportunity to explore theoretical models of practice in healthcare systems in relation to other disciplines. The relationship between nursing systems models and other disciplines is examined. An emphasis is placed on developing a foundation for application of professional practice through using a systems approach. GR
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NRSG 656 - Evidence Based Research and Proposal Development
3 hours
An opportunity to examine the foundation for best practice evidence-based nursing research. An overview of qualitative and quantitative methodology, analysis of literature, research process, and data analysis will be presented. Strategies for devising research are explored and applied through an evidence based practice (EBP) research project utilizing skills gained during the course which support students’ ability to follow and write in 6th edition APA format, The Research Proposal will be finalized and submitted to the ONU Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval prior to course end. GR
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NRSG 657 - Evidence-Based Practice and Project Proposal Development
3 hours
This course provides an opportunity to examine the foundation for best practice, evidence-based nursing practice. An overview of qualitative and quantitative methodology, analysis of literature, research process, and data analysis will be presented. Strategies for devising research are explored and applied through an evidence-based practice (EBP) research proposal. GR
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NRSG 661 - APN Roles and EBP
3 hours
A seminar course on advanced practice nursing (APN) with an in-depth examination of its definition and core competencies. In addition, evidence-based practice (EBP) research will be introduced. Students will learn to critically analyze both qualitative and quantitative nursing research, apply nursing models to an EBP project, and write a project proposal. GR
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NRSG 662 - Advanced Health Assessment
3 hours
This course builds on pathophysiological and pharmacological principles, and expands knowledge and skills of physical examination and psychosocial, spiritual, risk, and functional assessment for advanced nursing. A systematic process for health screening, diagnostic reasoning, and the triangulation of laboratory, radiographic, and other data in the identification of health problems are included. Case studies explore the process and documentation of health assessment in primary care. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 663 NRSG 664 (can be concurrent.) GR
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NRSG 663 - Advanced Pathophysiology
3 hours
Advanced Pathophysiology is the first course in a three-part series which provides the scientific foundation for advanced nursing. This course focuses on the etiology, manifestations, and consequences of human pathological processes across the lifespan via an in-depth examination of genetics, risk, prevention, pathogenesis, morphology, and health impact. Case studies explore clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and the process of team collaborative decision making in recognizing the appropriate treatment in primary care. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 617 , NRSG 626 , NRSG 628 , NRSG 653 or MSN Degree. GR
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NRSG 664 - Advanced Pharmacology
3 hours
This course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology with the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, physiological considerations, adverse reactions, contraindications, interactions, compliance concerns, and other issues that pertain to the use of pharmacological interventions in advanced nursing. Case studies explore the process for selecting effective, safe, and cost-efficient pharmacologic or integrative regiments in primary care. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 663 GR
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NRSG 665 - FNP Practicum
0 hours
This experience focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of advanced nursing care to individuals, families and communities. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention and clinical management of clients with common acute and chronic illness. The students will fulfill 720 clinical hours in their practicum. This course is taken concurrently with NRSG 662 , NRSG 663 and NRSG 664 . GR
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NRSG 667 - Acute and Episodic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management
6 hours
This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of acute and episodic health problems for advanced practice nursing. The course emphasizes the appropriate use of diagnostic measure including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies, health promotion, disease prevention, and current care guidelines. A clinical practicum (180 hours) provides the opportunity for the diagnosis and management of common acute and episodic health problems in the primary care of adults and geriatric patients. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 617 GR
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NRSG 668 - Women’s Health Therapeutics and Management Across the Lifespan
6 hours
This course presents a theorietical and evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of women’s reproductive, acute, epidosic, and chronic health problems for advanced practice nursing. The course emphasizes the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies, health promotion, disease prevention, and current care guidelines. A clinical practicum (180 hours) provides the opportunity for the diagnosis and management of women’s reproductive, acute, episodic, and chronic health problems in primary care across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 667 with practicum (180 hours) completed. GR
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NRSG 669 - Children’s Health Therapeutics and Management
6 hours
This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of children’s acute, episodic, and chronic health problems for advanced practice nursing. The course emphasizes the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies, health promotion, disease prevention, and current care guidelines. A clinical practicum (180 hours) provides the opportunity for the diagnosis and management of children’s acute, episodic, and chronic health problems in primary care. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 667 and NRSG 668 with practicums (360 hours) completed. GR
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NRSG 670 - Chronic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management
6 hours
This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of chronic health problems for advanced practice nursing. The course emphasizes the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic and other technologies, health promotion, disease prevention, and current care guidelines. A clinical practicum (180 hours) provides the opportunity for the diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems in the primary care of adult and geriatric patients. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 667 , NRSG 668 and NRSG 669 with practicums (540 hours) completed. GR
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NUR 202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing
2 hours
This course provides the learner with an overview of the history of the nursing profession and the wide variety of roles nursing has to offer. The course discusses the communication and collaboration of nurses and other health care professionals. Learners begin to identify with the nursing process and how it relates to planning care for patients. Legal and ethical issues are examined through the Standards of Care, Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and an ethical decision making model. The application of basic math skills and medical terminology are reviewed. Medical terminology is an integral component of this class. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 200 , ENGL 210 , SOCY 120 . CS
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NUR 205 - Fundamentals of Nursing I
4 hours
Foundational nursing knowledge and interventions are introduced in the classroom, practiced in the laboratory, and utilized in the clinical setting. The nursing process and its application to a plan of care will be initiated. Health assessment skills will be utilized in combination with beginning nursing skills in the practicum setting. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 , BIOL 247 , BIOL 330 , CHEM 101 OR CHEM 103 , PSYC 200 . CS
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NUR 206 - Health Assessment
3 hours
This course will build on the knowledge attained in the foundational science courses with emphasis on the well individual. Content includes assessment of major body systems in the adult population. Time will be spent in the Virtual Learning Center perfecting and demonstrating assessment skills. The course will culminate with the student performing a complete history and physical. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 , BIOL 247 . CS
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NUR 226 - Pharmacology for Nurses I
2 hours
Provides a foundation of pharmacological concepts and principles. Assessment and evaluation of medication administration along with symptom evaluation and the diagnostics related to drug therapy for the long term client. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 246 , BIOL 247 , BIOL 356 . CS
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NUR 315 - Fundamentals of Nursing II
4 hours
This course will build on the content presented in Fundamentals of Nursing I. Clinical skills are expanded and refined in the Virtual Learning Center along with an off-campus clinical site. A plan of care will be developed for selected individuals utilizing beginning clinical judgment and the nursing process. Prerequisite(s): NUR 202 , NUR 205 , NUR 206 , NUR 226 , BIOL 330 , PHED 126 . CS
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NUR 327 - Pharmacology for Nurses II
2 hours
Assessment and evaluation of medication administration along with symptom evaluation and the diagnostics related to drug therapy for the acute client. Prerequisite(s): NUR 205 , NUR 226 . Corequisite(s): NUR 315 . CS
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NUR 335 - Community Health and Population-Focused Care
2 hours
The theoretical foundation of the nurse’s role in the health and well-being at a local, state, and national level is examined. Health promotion, health prevention, and health maintenance of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations are assessed. Strategies of health education, health promotion, and illness prevention are analyzed to meet the needs of the community health nurses’ clients. Discussions include the role, function, and structure of health care systems in the United States. The effects of the environment on health are investigated, and modification of risk factors in aggregates and populations are examined, along with principles of epidemiology. The role of the community health nurse in disaster management is explored. Observations in the community are assigned in Adult Health I. Prerequisite(s): NUR 315 , NUR 327 , NUR 340 , NUR 342 , NUR 388 . CS
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NUR 340 - Transcultural Family Nursing
3 hours
Focuses on developing insights into the diverse cultural venue. An emphasis is on transcultural nursing and its contribution to holistic healthcare. Theories related to both the family and transcultural nursing will be explored. The assessment element of the nursing process is discussed in relation to the nurses’ role to provide cultural competent care. Prerequisite(s): SOCY 120 , NUR 205 , NUR 206 . CS
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NUR 342 - Mental Health Nursing
4 hours
Presents the theoretical and clinical foundation of ethical and professional nursing care to individuals and small groups experiencing acute and chronic behavioral problems. The needs of individuals with mental illness as they impact the family and the community will be discussed. Students will apply the principles of therapeutic communication and the nursing process in this diverse setting. Selected therapeutic groups will be observed and group assignments completed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 205 , NUR 206 , NUR 226 . CS
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NUR 349 - Adult Health Nursing I
5 hours
Provides a strong theoretical and clinical basis for holistic nursing care needs of patients with a chronic disease. A variety of clinical areas provide the students with a diverse patient population in order to highlight evidence-based interventions. Clinical judgment and skills are developed by refining the nursing analysis of the patient’s history and symptom severity, establishing rationale and priority for nursing and collaborative interventions, and evaluating patient response to various treatment modalities. Prerequisite(s): NUR 315 , NUR 327 , NUR 340 , NUR 342 , PHED 126 . CS
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NUR 378 - Childbearing Family Health
4 hours
The theoretical foundation of nursing care for the childbearing family during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal periods is the focus of this course. Women’s health issues and genetic considerations are addressed as they relate to the childbearing family. Community resources appropriate for the childbearing family are explored. Nursing research, cultural, sociopolitical, and legal aspects applicable to the childbearing family are studied. ANA and AWONN standards are addressed. Students will spend time in the clinical setting observing and providing care for the childbearing family. Prerequisite(s): NUR 315 , NUR 327 , PHED 126 . CS
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NUR 388 - Gerontology and Palliative Care
2 hours
This course will focus on nursing care of the geriatric patient. Current theories of aging, health promotion, and maintenance for geriatric patients, and management of common geriatric health problems will be emphasized. Palliative care across the life span will also be studied, including ethical, legal, and sociocultural concerns. The role of the professional nurse will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NUR 205 , NUR 206 , NUR 226 . CS
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NUR 415 - Child Health Nursing
4 hours
Provides a theoretical and clinical practice foundation for nursing care of children and adolescents. Family-centered care is the patient-centered approach in providing nursing care to the acute and chronically ill child and adolescent. An emphasis on evidence based practice, quality improvement measurements, and patient safety principles are used as a framework to study nursing theory. The 2008 Pediatric Nursing: Scope and. Standards of Practice is the foundation for theory and clinical practice. Development of clinical reasoning is emphasized in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 315 , NUR 327 , PHED 126 . Corequisite(s): NUR 349 . CS
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NUR 439 - Adult Health Nursing II
5 hours
Continues topics of Adult Health Nursing I with an emphasis on analyzing the holistic nursing care needs of patients with a chronic disease who are now demonstrating co-morbid sequelae. Strong development of clinical judgment, skills, and critical thinking and the safe application of evidence-based practice remain the essential focus of the course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 335 , NUR 349 . CS
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NUR 449 - Adult Health Nursing III
5 hours
Exposes the learner to the complex and delicate care needs of the patient experiencing end-of-life symptom severity, co-morbidities, and complications. Evaluation of the patient’s response to critical treatment modalities are peer reviewed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 439 . CS
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NUR 450 - The Global Community
2 hours
The role of the nurse in preserving and promoting health in diverse global communities is presented. Students will discuss health promotion, health prevention, and health maintenance of the global communities. Populations are assessed and evaluated in relation to health care access and sociopolitical, socioeconomic, cultural forces. The effects of the global environment on health are analyzed and modification of risk factors in aggregates is explored, along with principles of epidemiology. The theoretical experience from the Community Health and Population Focused Care and this course will culminate with a student led project in the community. Prerequisite(s): NUR 335 , NUR 340 , NUR 342 , NUR 349 , NUR 388 , NUR 466 . CS
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NUR 456 - Leadership and Trends in Nursing
4 hours
Studies of leadership theory and organizational structure of our present health care system at the national and local levels are analyzed. Collaborative strategies are investigated to impact healthcare teamwork and national patient safety initiatives. Commonly encountered administrative and professional dilemmas, including patient issues are student researched and presented utilizing evidence based practice and quality improvement strategies; students will apply ethical decision-making models to these situations in preparation for their transition into the role of the professional nurse. A leadership shadow experience exposes the student to some of the challenges typically experienced by the nurse administrator, director or manager. Students will prepare a professional portfolio. Prerequisite(s): All semester 1, 2, and 3 nursing courses. Corequisite(s): NUR 439 , NUR 449 . CS
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NUR 466 - Nursing Research
3 hours
This course focuses on research as a team process. Students will discuss the ethical, moral, legal, and professional concerns pertinent to the research process. Emphasis is on the importance of life-long learning as a foundation for evidence-based nursing practice and research utilization. Students will critique selected research articles. Prerequisite(s): NUR 315 , MATH 120 . CS
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NUR 478 - Synthesis and Capstone in Nursing
3 hours
The practice course places the student with an experienced RN Preceptor who helps the student with their continued development of patient analysis, professional team communication, documentation, clinical judgment and critical thinking, and prioritizing and delegating. Students complete 120 clinical hours and attend a weekly seminar which provides opportunity for a shared debriefing of clinical experiences. A program-end ATI review course assists with final preparation for the NCLEX as entry into practice. Successful completion of the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) predictor test is required for graduation approval. Prerequisite(s): All semester 1, 2, and 3 nursing courses. Corequisite(s): NUR 439 , NUR 449 . CS
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NURS 202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing
2 hours
This course provides the learner an overview of the history of the nursing profession and the wide variety of roles nursing has to offer. The course discusses the communication and collaboration of nurses and other health care professionals. Learners begin to identify with the nursing process and how it relates to planning care for patients. Legal and ethical issues are examined through the Standards of Care, Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and an ethical decision making model. The application of basic math skills and medical terminology are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 /CHEM 103 , BIOL 125 , BIOL 211 , BIOL 246 , and BIOL 247 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): Pre/ENGL 210 . HESI-A2 and GPA of 2.75 must be achieved to enroll in the course. UG
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NURS 205 - Fundamentals of Nursing I
4 hours
This course will build on the knowledge attained in the foundational science courses with emphasis on the well individual. Content includes assessment of major body systems in the adult population. Time will be spent in the Virtual Learning Center perfecting and demonstrating assessment skills. The course will culminate with the student performing a complete history and physical. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 356 , NURS 202 , and PSYC 200 and admission to nursing program. Corequisite(s): BIOL 330 , NURS 206 . UG
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