Course Descriptions-SGCS

School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Courses

Education

• EDUC 776 - Developmental/Remedial Reading Instruction/Support

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  4 hours
  This course is designed to acquaint the READ candidate with a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, and methods for K-12 students at different stages of development in reading. Programs and strategies for correcting reading problems; related literature and research; and techniques for accommodating the cultural and linguistic differences of students will be presented. Current practices in Literacy Professional Development and Literacy Coaching will be explored. The candidate will be introduced to current technology which can be used to facilitate the remediation process as well as reading and writing instruction. This course includes Clinical Experience III, which is a 15-hour practical experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of reading instruction. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 775 . GR
• EDUC 777 - Developmental/Remedial Materials and Resources

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  4 hours
  This course prepares the READ candidate to design, revise, and implement a reading curriculum for an individual student and in conjunction with the classroom teacher to improve and/or enhance reading proficiency. The candidate will understand how to use techniques in detecting cultural and gender bias when conducting a textbook/reading materials selection process. The candidate will also understand how to select ability/age appropriate materials designed for students with special needs and/or linguistic differences, and reader reliability technological tools. Additionally, the candidate will develop an understanding of the composition, purpose of special reading programs: early intervention, summer school, and after school programs. A major component of this course will be the importance of developing partnerships to create a synergy among school, home, and community that will enhance the reading levels of students. This course includes Clinical Experience IV, which is a 15-hour practical experience in identifying, selecting, and utilizing of reading materials and resources. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 776 . GR
• EDUC 778 - Literature and Resources for Children and Youth

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  4 hours
  Introduction to genres of children’s and young adult literature. Embracing the Common Core State Standards, the course includes methodology in the use of websites and a wide range of high-quality multicultural literature for all grade levels. Technology will be utilized in learning to locate, evaluate, and use literature applicable for K-12 students of all abilities, ages, and ethnic backgrounds. The candidate will gain a thorough understanding of how cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity influences reading, as well as the relationship between vocabulary development and reading comprehension. The course also includes strategies for modeling and sharing the value of reading and writing for actual, real-life experiences, instilling the concept of becoming lifelong learners. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 773  and EDUC 774 . GR
• EDUC 779 - Methods of Educational Research

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  4 hours
  The reading specialist candidate will learn to design and implement an action research project that will be conducted and presented during EDUC 780  - Creative Project/Practicum. The course will focus on the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research including design, methodology, literature review, data analysis and conclusions. The research topics will emerge from questions generated by discussions, a broad review of the research on literacy, and discussions of theories related to literacy instruction. Content focus will be current issues, trends, and organizational frameworks affecting education, specifically the impact on reading literacy, and methods for improvement. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 773 , EDUC 774 , EDUC 775 , EDUC 776 , EDUC 777 , and EDUC 778 . GR
• EDUC 780 - Creative Project/Practicum

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  4 hours
  A seminar-type practicum for the reading specialist candidate, which requires completion of a minimum of thirty-two (32) clock hours experience in a school setting. The content of the project/practicum will be based on the research proposal presented in EDUC 779 . The implementation of that proposal will result in a project study, which will be presented and critiqued at a K-12 school level at a teacher in-service, grade level or department meeting, administrators’ meeting, school improvement committee meeting or the meeting of any group responsible for reading instruction in the school community. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 779 . GR
• EDUC 900 - Intrapersonal Leadership

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  4 hours
  This course introduces a holistic model that includes four major areas of personal development that contribute to effective leadership: spiritual leadership, physical leadership, emotional leadership, and cognitive leadership. Candidates analyze their own character and competence as leaders with the goal of maximizing their personal leadership effectiveness. GR
• EDUC 901 - Research Theory: Principles and Methods

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  4 hours
  This course introduces doctoral-level candidates to the field of research, research design, and research methods. Standards and practices for planning, conducting and completing research studies will be covered (e.g., selecting appropriate research designs, choosing/generating reliable and valid measures, etc.). Candidates will be introduced to quantitative and qualitative research methods. Emphasis will be given to developing and refining research questions in the context of each candidate’s own dissertation in practice and preparing the candidate to collect data appropriate to those questions. .Candidates will examine ethical issues and dilemmas in leadership and research and practice. GR
• EDUC 902 - Leadership Paradigms

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  4 hours
  The purpose of this course is to analyze the history, ideas, and theories of leadership.  Candidates will analyze significant issues and ethical dilemmas that have confronted leadership throughout historical periods. Through this analysis, doctoral candidates will consider leadership from various disciplinary perspectives and start clarifying their own philosophy of ethical leadership. GR
• EDUC 903 - Research: Qualitative Methods and Techniques

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  4 hours
  This course will examine qualitative research methods. Candidates should be able to undertake doctoral-level research using a range of qualitative methods including interviews, observation, focus groups, and case studies. The course will focus specifically on sampling, in-depth interviews, and focus groups, as well as data management, data analysis, and data presentation. Ethical issues in qualitative research are also considered. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 901 . GR
• EDUC 904 - Interpersonal Leadership

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  4 hours
  This course is designed to develop interpersonal skills by analyzing routine group or team behavior and leadership effectiveness. Utilizing a team-based learning culture, the course design will simulate real-life team building processes. The course equips candidates to lead with self-awareness, awareness of others, effective interpersonal communication, and to build a culture of trust relationships as a basis for effective leadership. GR
• EDUC 905 - Online Colloquium

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  4 hours
  This course provides the doctoral candidate with foundational knowledge and resources for academic success in the program. This introductory course is designed to prepare and support doctoral candidates for the following: academic writing processes and research, student success model for completion of the dissertation experience, engaging intentionally with the learning community, goal-setting and approaches for planning engagement in the academic process, a solid foundational knowledge of ethics within a leadership role and identifying strategic and challenging issues in leadership on which to focus research and application based problem solving. GR
• EDUC 907 - Policy, Politics, and Social Action

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  4 hours
  This course will focus on the elements of public policy, politics, and social action. It will examine the impact of these factors on ethical leadership. Leadership never occurs in a vacuum. Leaders must be attuned to the nuances and ramifications of actions both personal and professional. In this course, the candidates will examine competing paradigms and explore the many dimensions of policy, politics, and social action. Ethical leaders positively impact their sphere of influence throughout their professional careers. GR
• EDUC 908 - Research: Quantitative Methods and Techniques

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  4 hours
  This course is designed to provide candidates with the background required to analyze quantitative data and interpret results found through doctoral-level research. Appropriate statistics for the analysis of data produced from a variety of standard research designs will be emphasized. Areas of study include levels of measurement, random sampling, probability distributions, the normal distribution, descriptive statistics, null hypothesis significance testing, inferential statistics, confidence intervals, t-tests, ANOVAs, correlations, chi-square tests, and regression. Candidates will be introduced to a statistical package for data analysis. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 901 . GR
• EDUC 909 - Leading Change

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  4 hours
  Organizational change in the 21st century is inevitable. Today’s leaders need to be proactive and forecast the needs of the organization for the short-term, the intermediate, and the long-term. Leaders are primarily change agents to influence a shared vision for the future. In this course, the candidate’s knowledge base of organizational theory will be expanded through in-depth literature review, which will offer new insights into responding to internal as well as external pressures for change. The candidate will learn to identify changing circumstances in society, as well as globally and also be cognizant of any legal issues that might impact decisions for change. Transforming subjective perceptions is crucial to successful innovation and the key objective to change. Each of these decision points will be within the ethical framework. GR
• EDUC 910 - Covenant Leadership

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  4 hours
  Leadership goes beyond those predictable and even trite behaviors normally chronicled in the leadership literature. Leadership is all about being. A major tenet of the Christian faith suggests that the message of Gospel propels us to go beyond the “norm” in leadership activity. In this course, candidates will demonstrate they are capable of understanding the exercising the “best” of both contractual as well as covenant leadership. The purpose of this course is to help the candidate develop into a grace-full leader - one who is bold, but not ego-filled. GR
• EDUC 911 - Dissertation in Practice

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  12 hours
  The dissertation in practice is a field-based, practice-centered inquiry, which consists of comprehensive applied research of significant importance. The dissertation in practice demonstrate candidates’ ability to identify a significant issue within their organization or community and their ability to conduct research leading to a solution or improvement from which others will benefit.  In this course, candidates will uphold the highest standards of scholarship and inquiry.  The dissertation in practice is comprised of five written chapters consisting of: Proposal; Literature review; Methodology; Findings; Conclusions and Recommendations. (Candidates will be guided by a “Dissertation in Practice Manual.”) Students must register for this course throughout the doctoral program for a total of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 901 , EDUC 903 , EDUC 908 ; EDUC 911A must be passed before EDUC 911B; EDUC 911B must be passed before EDUC 911C. GR
• EDUC 913 - Management and Strategic Planning

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  4 hours
  This course explores organization’s holistic human development plan to assist candidates in understanding and utilizing a comprehensive view of a strategic thinking, strategic management and systems theory. Leveraging knowledge in resource allocation, human resource management, sustainability strategy, marketing management and crisis management, candidates will develop a strategic plan for their organization. The plan will include environmental analysis, casting vision, strategic thinking, strategic planning, execution, and project management. GR
• EDUC 914 - Ethics, Values, and Cultural Influences on Societal Transformation

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  4 hours
  Society is transformed as a result of the decisions made by social, spiritual, education and economic leaders. Candidates will examine ethical decision making, effective leadership, perspectives of moral reasoning and their application to various personal, business and civic responsibilities. Additionally, candidates will engage in global citizenship through a cultural immersion experience. GR
• EDUC 990 - Dissertation in Practice Continuation

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  0 hours
  The dissertation in practice is a field-based, practice-centered inquiry, which consists of comprehensive applied research of significant importance. The dissertation in practice attests to the learner’s understanding of an issue and ability to conduct research related to the improvement of professional practice from which others benefit. This is the most rigorous portion of the Ed.D. in which learners are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of scholarship and inquiry. Continuation occurs when a learner is only enrolled in this course for the purpose of continuing work on the dissertation in practice. Enrollment in this course is contingent upon enrollment in the program during the preceding EDUC 911C course and with the approval of the Program Director. Candidates may enroll in this course for a maximum of three consecutive times. GR

English

• ENG 109 - College Writing I

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  3 hours
  This course provides practice in writing to develop clear, well-organized prose based on contemporary issues through analysis, synthesis, and basic research.  It emphasizes the research process, critical thinking, and library skills.
  GER: Writing CS
• ENG 200 - College Writing II

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  3 hours
  College Writing II builds on the skills learned in ENG 109 .  It teaches the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation of sources in APA style.
  GER: Writing Prerequisite(s): ENG 109  or transfer equivalent course. CS
• ENG 204 - World Literature

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  3 hours
  This course is a study through literature of social, religious, political, and cultural issues with emphasis on analysis, application, and appreciation of literature.
  GER: Humanities CS
• ENG 301 - Thematic Studies in Literature

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  3 hours
  This course is a study of life writing, with a special emphasis on the particular demands that different ages and cultures have placed on the biographer/autobiographer as an artist, writer, and historian. One basic goal of this course is to provide the learner with a better understanding of the role of the biographic arts within the larger disciplines of the humanities and the fine arts (history, sociology, psychology, literature, and film). This course will also provide the learners with directed opportunities to practice their knowledge of the processes of reading, writing, and critical thinking. They will learn how to intelligently read, write, and analyze.
  GER: Humanities CS

English As a Second Language

• ESL 601 - Linguistics for Teachers

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  4 hours
  In this course, the candidate will receive an introduction to language and linguistics. The course will focus, but not exclusively, on the English language. The ESL candidate will be introduced to the traditional structure of linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language change) and the contextual structure of linguistics (discourse, dialect, variation, language and culture, the politics of language). Such concepts as language and brain development, language acquisition, and second language learning will be presented. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR
• ESL 604 - Assessment of the Bilingual Student

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  3 hours
  The emphasis in this course is on a research-based and practical approach to the foundations and characteristics of language assessment. Topics covered include evaluation and structure of assessments; analysis of formal and informal assessments; creation of language assessment instruments for various purposes; using appropriate technology for assessment; and using assessment results for the improvement of teaching. ESL-604 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR
• ESL 605 - Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL

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  3 hours
  An overview of different methods and techniques used in the teaching of language learners is provided in this course. The ESL candidate will develop an understanding of the principles of materials development and the application of their practical use. The candidate will also learn the skills necessary to prepare materials for students in the new language learning environment. ESL-605 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR
• ESL 606 - Cross-Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students

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  3 hours
  The study of cultural differences and how they affect communication, both in the ESL classroom and in the speech community is the primary focus of this course. The candidate will gain a greater understanding of the relationship between language and culture. He/she will also learn various methods of incorporating culture into the ESL classroom. ESL-606 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR
• ESL 607 - Contemporary Issues in Educating English Language Learners

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  3 hours
  The candidate will engage in a socio-cultural and educational examination of learning achievement issues that culturally and linguistically diverse students face in American school communities. The candidate will also examine techniques and strategies to promote collaboration with colleagues and administrators to provide support and a learning environment that embraces differences built upon commonalities. Topics include family literacy, parent communication, models of co-teaching for ESL classrooms, and leadership roles in ESL education. ESL-607 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR
• ESL 613 - Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL and Bilingual Students

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  3 hours
  A study of the major theories and principles of language learning and teaching in the fields of English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education.  Attention is given not only to the comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition, but also to the study of learners’ inter-language and the pragmatic functions of language. ESL-613 includes a 20 clock-hour practicum in a school setting with bilingual or multilingual students which is required to pass the course. GR
• ESL 615 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students in Bilingual Programs

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  3 hours
  This course provides an overview of different methods, materials, and techniques used in bilingual teaching.  Candidates will explore various instructional theories, approaches, and methods for preparing materials for the language learning and teaching environment including how to prepare and facilitate bilingual programs.  Attention is not only given to the principles of material development, but also to the practical use of developing culturally competent language learners in a linguistically-diverse world. Prerequisite(s): ESL 613 . GR

Family and Consumer Science

• FAC 126 - Nutrition in Health & Fitness

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  3 hours
  An introductory course with emphasis on essential nutrient functions, food sources, nutrition recommendations, energy balance, and weight control.  Nutrition topics are related to promoting healthy lifestyles of adults.  Students participate in nutritional and physical activity analysis, evaluation of consumer nutrition resources, and use of nutrition labels for food selection.
  GER: Stewardship CS

Fine Arts

• FIN 105 - Fine Arts

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  3 hours
  The topics covered include an examination of the elements and principles of art, study of the major periods of art and architecture, from the Egyptians to the present, and a survey of music and its development from medieval times to the present.
  GER: Humanities CS

General Studies

• GNS 200 - Career Portfolio Development

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  3 hours
  GNS 200 will help students identify areas of learning they may want to have evaluated for college-level equivalency.  The course will also guide students through preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio or prior learning through LearningCounts.org. CS

Geology

• GEO 121 - Physical Geography

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  3 hours
  A study of physical processes acting on the Earth’s surface, incorporating elements of geology, weather, climate, biology, soils, and oceanography, with an overview of physical regions of the United States, and an introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems.
  GER: Physical Science CS

History

• HIS 210 - Western Civilization

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  3 hours
  The course will survey the major themes of Western civilization and the contributions made by successive constituent civilizations beginning with the Greeks, Romans, and Jews. The course is designed to provide every student with a basic working knowledge of the major themes, trends, and figures in Western civilization.
  GER: Social Science CS
• HIS 379 - Latin American History and Politics

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  3 hours
  An overview of Latin American history, politics, economics, and culture. Major epochs and achievements of Latin American history are explored, along with Latin reaction to specific regions and countries that are engaging the global spread of democracy. Students will become acquainted with some of the dominant aspects of Latin culture.
  GER: Intercultural Understanding CS

Human Service Leadership

• HSL 411 - Missional Leadership for Human Service Organizations

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  3 hours
  Learners in this course will gain knowledge of how human services (specifically within missional leadership communities) emerged. The course will examine various forces that influenced the model; implementation of missional leadership; public/private partnership governance and funding models; and policies which influence attitudes toward missional leadership. The five-day practicum is conducted in partnership with The Salvation Army Urban Mission Center.  Participants will gain an in-depth study of missional leadership.  Participants will identify needs to be met and how they are met as a result of community resources mapping. CS
• HSL 433 - Caseworker Certification Intervention and Direct Services

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  3 hours
  This course provides an Overview and working knowledge of The Salvation Army Casework Model of Intervention and Direct Services. Working on behalf of The Salvation Army requires an understanding both of the history of that organization as well as the principles by which it shaped its social ministry and continues that ministry in 128 countries today. This module sets forth that history, including the historical events and theological commitments that account for the advancement of The Salvation Army into social ministries. The guiding principles for The Salvation Army’s social ministry will also be examined. CS
• HSL 543A & B - Life Coaching

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  6 hours
  This course leverages proven and fundamental building blocks of effective coaching in order to help others clarify personal and relational goals with insight and focus, develop a highly customized and proactive path for success, and achieve an actionable plan for positive outcomes with pragmatic results. This course introduces students to the building blocks of coaching and includes course modules on communicating effectively, facilitating learning, and generating results. CS
• HSL 544 - Marriage and Family

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  3 hours
  This course provides proven strategies for coaching families by understanding the family system, preparing for marriage, developing ways to sustain marriage, and creating a healthy environment for children. CS
• HSL 545 - Executive Coaching

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  3 hours
  This course provides proven strategies for executive coaching by helping other understand one’s call in life, understand organizational culture, develop ways to improve teamwork, and leading change. CS
• HSL 546 - Intercultural Competence

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  3 hours
  This course provides the framework for understanding oneself in order to communicate and interact appropriately in a diverse world. CS

Intercultural

• INT 611 - Culture Awareness

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  3 hours
  Through self-assessment and readings, this course provides the framework for understanding oneself in order to communicate and interact appropriately in a diverse world. GR
• INT 621 - Geography of Thought

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  3 hours
  This course provides insight into how differing ecologies, social structures, philosophies and educational systems impact the way in which we see and make sense of our world. GR
• INT 631 - Cross Cultural Management Skills

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  3 hours
  The increase in globalization has heightened organizational awareness of cross cultural differences and increased the demand for employees with the ability to manage effectively across multiple cultures. In this course, the context of global business, and its intersection with faith, ethics, religion, values, leadership, human resources, and organizational design are explored. Also, the skills to manage relevant cultural, political, legal, regulatory, economic, socioeconomic forces are applied to a challenge selected by the student for an organization to enter a new country. GR

Mathematics

• MTH 117 - Finite Mathematics

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  3 hours
  This course provides an introduction to finite mathematics with applications in business and management areas. Topics include the construction and use of linear models, matrices, the solving of linear systems of equations, linear programming, mathematics of finance, and probability.
  GER: Math CS
• MTH 120 - Introduction to Statistics

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  3 hours
  An introduction to statistics including basic descriptive statistics, probability, the normal distribution, hypothesis testing with one and two sample problems, regression, and correlation.
  GER: Math CS

Multi-Disciplinary Studies

• MDS 300 - Introduction to Multi-Disciplinary Studies

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  3 hours
  Students will be introduced to multi-disciplinary studies and the different career and post-baccalaureate options available to graduates with this degree. With an emphasis on writing, library skills, and critical thinking, students will explore identity and worldview, and they will begin to articulate their purpose as it relates to the various multi-disciplinary concentrations and potential career paths. This course will also introduce MDS 495 - Multi-Disciplinary Studies Capstone , to be taken at the end of the program. Prerequisite(s): ENG 109 , ENG 200 . CS
• MDS 495 - Multi-Disciplinary Studies Capstone

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  4 hours
  Final course in the multi-disciplinary studies program. Students will build on MDS 300  and complete a capstone project which examines connections between their chosen concentrations and articulates practical applications. Prerequisite(s): MDS 300 . CS

Nursing

• NRSG 301 - Introduction to Informatics and Professional Nursing

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  3 hours
  This course presents an overview of concepts for professional nursing practice and nursing informatics. 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 in obtaining health information, and to assist nurses as they develop health education materials and health presentations. CS
• NRSG 326 - Community Health Nursing

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  3 hours
  The focus of this course is on the role of a nurse in the health and well-being of the community. 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. 15 Practicum/project hours required to complete course. CS
• NRSG 342 - Transcultural Nursing

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  3 hours
  In this course, the 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.
  GER: Intercultural Understanding CS
• NRSG 350 - Health Assessment

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  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 respiratory, circulatory, abdominal, and neurological systems as to the nursing history, examination, and documentation. CS
• NRSG 360 - Pathophysiology

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  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
• NRSG 361 - Pharmacology

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  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
• NRSG 395 - Nursing Research

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  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. Prerequisite(s): MTH 120 . CS
• NRSG 436 - The Global Community

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  3 hours
  This course is designed to provide 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. 15 Practicum/project hours are required to complete course. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 326 . CS
• NRSG 443 - Global & Transcultural Nursing

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  3 hours
  In this course, the development of cultural sensitivity is studied and an overview of global health issues is provided, along with the role of the nurse in preserving and promoting health in diverse communities. Students will analyze 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 along with cultural considerations. Learners design delivery of culturally appropriate nursing care incorporating the role and function of the family across the life span. 15 practicum/project hours required to complete course.
  GER: Intercultural Understanding Prerequisite(s): NRSG 326 . CS
• NRSG 445 - Families in Crisis

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  3 hours
  This course provides the opportunity to study the nurse’s role in counseling patients and families. This course will challenge the learner to explore the counseling profession and adapt counseling approaches to the nursing role. Students will reflect on self-care and self-growth during this course.  Students will identify an approach to counseling that will relate to the patients/clients treated in their professional field. CS
• NRSG 448 - Introduction to Faith Community Nursing

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  3 hours
  Faith community nursing (FCN) is recognized as a specialty nursing practice that combines professional nursing and health ministry.   In this course, students will learn about spirituality professionalism, wholistic health, the faith community, and the Scope and Standards of Faith Community Nursing (FCN). CS
• NRSG 463 - Leadership/Management in Nursing

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  3 hours
  This course is the study of management and leadership theories, principles, and concepts. This course will focus on transforming personal leadership. Emphasis is placed on facilitating professional leadership behavior. 15 Practicum/project hours are required to complete course. CS
• NRSG 467 - Leadership and Issues in Health Care, Law, and Ethics

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  3 hours
  This course is the study of leadership and management theories, principles, and concepts along with a critical examination of the issues facing the nursing profession in the 21st century. This course will focus on facilitating professional leadership while gaining knowledge of healthcare law. The goal is to enhance learners’ understanding of leadership roles ethical management and leadership roles and current laws in the healthcare setting. 15 practicum/project hours required to complete course. CS
• NRSG 470 - Issues in Health Care, Law, and Ethics

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  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 speculated. 15 Practicum/project hours required to complete course. CS
• NRSG 501 - Theoretical and Professional Foundations of Nursing

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  3 hours
  This course provides an opportunity to explore theoretical models of practice in healthcare systems. The relationship between nursing systems models and other disciplines are examined. An emphasis is placed on developing a foundation for application of professional practice through using a systems approach. Prerequisite(s): All 300 and 400 level BSN courses in RN-to-MSN program, and required general education courses. CS
• NRSG 526 - Moral/Ethical Decision-Making

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  3 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. Discussion centers 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 agent for others and nursing implications for professional, spiritual, and personal growth. Prerequisite(s): All 300 and 400 level BSN courses in RN-MSN program and required general education courses. CS
• NRSG 607 - Self-Care for the Individual and Diverse Populations

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  1 hour
  This course provides a cross discipline analysis on self-care. Students will analyze current data related to stress, burnout, and self-care concepts. Students will assess the holistic impact of stress and develop innovative strategies based on best practices for implementation in advanced nursing practice roles. Students will be challenged on a personal level through evaluation and discussion with peers on their personality, personal communication style, level of emotional intelligence, and ability to manage conflict. Students will also evaluate the broader impact of these concepts upon diverse populations. Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 634 . GR
• NRSG 621 - Teaching Roles and Strategies

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  3 hours
  Teaching as a profession is explored along with the role of an educator, the role of the student, 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 formulate a personal teaching philosophy while differentiating learning needs, the learning environment, and a variety of teaching/learning strategies. Prerequisite(s): All core courses, NRSG 629 . GR
• NRSG 622 - Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation

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  3 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. Prerequisite(s): All core courses for Education track, NRSG 621 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 624 . GR
• NRSG 624 - Evaluation in Nursing Education

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  3 hours
  The student will integrate, apply, and evaluate the principles and concepts relative to an advanced practice academic nurse educator. The students will build on their plans to design, implement, and evaluate a teaching component related to their specialization(s) and practice settings. Students will critically reflect on their knowledge and revise their personal development plan. Prerequisite(s): All core courses for Education track, NRSG 621 . GR
• NRSG 626 - Moral/Ethical Decision Making

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  3 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. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 629  (only for Education & Leadership tracks). GR
• NRSG 627 - Professional Role Development of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

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  3 hours
  This course examines advanced practice nursing concepts, such as professional role development and practice, leadership, healthcare delivery systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, healthcare policy, finance, educational and personal obligation.  The course builds on knowledge from moral and ethical decision-making theories and evidence-based practice.  Opportunities are offered to examine Christian philosophical views of leadership, change theory, barriers to change, and effective leadership strategies. Students will define their role, as it applies to their practicum and future practice, as an APRN. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , NRSG 628 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 653 . GR
• NRSG 628 - Nursing Informatics

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  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. Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 629  (only for Education & Leadership tracks). GR
• NRSG 629 - Professional Role Development of the Academic Nurse Educator and Transformational Nurse Leader

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  3 hours
  This course allows students in either the Education or Transformational Leadership track to define, develop, and expand their role utilizing advanced professional nursing competencies. Ethics, change theory, and leadership theories will be explored from a Christian philosophical view. Students are prepared to apply knowledge gained in this course into their practicum and future advanced nursing practice. GR
• NRSG 631 - Nurse as a Leader and Manager of Care

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  3 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 empowerment 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. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , NRSG 628 , NRSG 629 , NRSG 653 , NRSG 679 , and NRSG 680 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 646 . GR
• NRSG 634 - Nursing Education Practicum

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  2 hours
  This course will build on previous foundational experiences and coursework as students complete a 120-hour practicum. Students work alongside an approved, self-selected preceptor who works in a full-time capacity as an academic nursing educator, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, in either a community college (ADN) or baccalaureate college/school/university (BSN) setting. Professional competencies and knowledge gained within the education track will be integrated into the practicum setting. Students and their preceptors will evaluate their progress throughout the practicum experience. Students will also further refine their communication skills and professionalism as they apply their knowledge in advanced nursing practice in academia. Upon completion of the Education Track, students are educationally prepared to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator examination from the National League for Nursing. Prerequisite(s): All core courses; NRSG 621 , NRSG 622 , NRSG 624 , and NRSG 629 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 607 . GR
• NRSG 641 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment I

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  2 hours
  This course, taught in a two-part series, will provide advanced nursing knowledge and skills in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment in preparation as an advanced practice nurse educator. This course builds upon the foundation of previous baccalaureate knowledge and nursing practice while strengthening the student’s scientific background and understanding to promote health, prevent disease, and manage alterations in health. This course emphasizes knowledge and skills utilizing a systems approach, including a history and physical exam, to improve outcomes and prepare the student for the role of an advanced practice academic nurse educator. Case studies are used to analyze and evaluate clinical reasoning. Students who plan to become a FNP must take NRSG 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , and 678 . GR
• NRSG 642 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment II

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  2 hours
  This second course will continue to provide advanced nursing knowledge and skills in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment in preparation as an advanced practice nurse educator. This course builds upon the foundation of previous baccalaureate knowledge and nursing practice while strengthening the student’s scientific background and understanding to promote health, prevent disease, and manage alterations in health. This course emphasizes knowledge and skills utilizing a systems approach, including a history and physical exam, to improve outcomes and prepare the student for the role of an advanced practice academic nurse educator. Case studies are used to analyze and evaluate clinical reasoning. Students who plan to become a FNP must take NRSG 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , and 678 . Prerequisite(s): NRSG 641 . GR
• NRSG 646 - Healthcare Financial and Resource Management

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  3 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. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 628 , 629 , 653 , 679 , and 680 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 631 . GR
• NRSG 647 - Transforming Leadership in Nursing

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  3 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. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 631 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 646 . GR
• NRSG 648 - Transformational Leadership Practicum

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  2 hours
  This practicum course offers the opportunity for the student to assimilate their transformational leadership skills into advanced nursing practice. A culmination of knowledge will be integrated for reflection and evaluation of the healthcare environment including, but not limited to, clinical practice, healthcare delivery models, work place design, healthcare economics and policy, evidence-based practice, performance improvement and metrics, patient safety, and risk management. Students will develop their leadership skills through implementation and evaluation within a healthcare organization. Students will also further refine their communication skills and professionalism as they put their knowledge into advance nursing practice. Business skills will be utilized to ensure understanding of a complex and evolving health care environment that leads to organizational efficiency and sustainability.

  Students will complete a 120-hour practicum working alongside an approved, self-selected preceptor who is working in full-time capacity in an experienced nursing leadership role such as a Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President/Chief Nursing Executive, Director of Nursing, Senior Vice President, or Director. Students and their preceptors will evaluate their progress throughout the practicum experience. Upon completion of this track, program students are educationally prepared to sit for the Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) and/or, Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Association and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 647 . GR

• NRSG 653 - Theoretical and Professional Foundations for Nursing

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  3 hours
  This course provides an opportunity to explore theoretical models of practice in healthcare systems. 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. Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 629  (only for Education & Leadership tracks). GR
• NRSG 658 - Advanced Clinical Practice for the Academic Nurse Educator

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  1 hour
  This course is designed to give advanced practice students direct care experience utilizing advanced knowledge in health literacy for integration, translation, and application to an identified underserved population. Students will explore the topic of health literacy and its impact in healthcare. Evidence-based tools will be utilized to identify patients with low levels of health literacy. Students will gain skills in how to assess written communication materials and implement best-practice oral communication methods for ensuring patient understanding. Students will also explore ways to improve navigation of the health care system for patients and apply their learning in the direct care setting.   

  This course seeks to provide students an interprofessional opportunity to evaluate and reach an underserved population in the community setting while implementing advanced nursing knowledge during a 30-hour practicum. The student will work alongside an approved interprofessional master’s prepared or higher preceptor with faculty oversight. The student, preceptor, and faculty will evaluate the student for integration of new knowledge and attainment of program outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 629 , 641 , and 642 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 621 . GR

• NRSG 665 - FNP Practicum

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  12 hours
  This experience focuses on a practical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in various settings.

  Students will fulfill a total of 720 hours with an approved, self-selected preceptor with each didactic course’s population focus area. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 629 , 653 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , and 680 . Corequisite(s): NRSG 667 ,668 , 669 , 670 , 671 , or 672 . GR

• NRSG 667 - Acute and Episodic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management

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  2 hours
  This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in outpatient settings. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies. This course requires a 120-hour practicum experience with an approved self-selected preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , and 680  . Corequisite(s): NRSG 665 A. GR
• NRSG 668 - Women’s Health Therapeutics and Management Across the Lifespan

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  2 hours
  This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in outpatient settings. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies. This course requires a 120-hour practicum experience with an approved self-selected preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 667 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , 680 , and 665 A . Corequisite(s): NRSG 665 B. GR
• NRSG 669 - Children’s Health Therapeutics and Management

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  2 hours
  This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in outpatient settings. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies. This course requires a 120-hour practicum experience with an approved self-selected preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 665 A, 665 B, 667 , 668 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , and 680 . Corequisite(s): NRSG 665 C. GR
• NRSG 670 - Chronic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management

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  2 hours
  This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in outpatient settings. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies. This course requires a 120-hour practicum experience with an approved self-selected preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 665 A, 665 B, 665 C, 667 , 668 , 669 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , and 680 . Corequisite(s): NRSG 665 D. GR
• NRSG 671 - Complex Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management

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  2 hours
  This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in inpatient and outpatient settings. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies. This course requires a 120-hour practicum experience with an approved self-selected preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 665 A, 665 B, 665 C, 665 D, 667 , 668 , 669 , 670 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , and 680 . Corequisite(s): NRSG 665 E. GR
• NRSG 672 - Complex Children’s and Women’s Health Therapeutics and Management

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  2 hours
  This course presents a theoretical and evidence-based approach for Family Nurse Practitioner students to analyze subjective and objective data, formulate a diagnosis, and devise patient management guidelines for the population focus area in inpatient and outpatient settings. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the appropriate use of diagnostic measures including laboratory, radiographic, and other technologies. This course requires a 120-hour practicum experience with an approved self-selected preceptor. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 665 A, 665 B, 665 C, 665 D, 665 E, 667 , 668 , 669 , 670 , 671 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 676 , 677 , 678 , 679 , and 680 . Corequisite(s): NRSG 665 F. GR
• NRSG 673 - Advanced Pathophysiology I

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  2 hours
  Advanced Pathophysiology I is the first course of two, focusing on advanced pathophysiology. This is the start of a three-part series which provides the scientific foundation for advanced practice nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. 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 626 , 627 , 628 , and 653 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 679 . GR
• NRSG 674 - Advanced Pathophysiology II

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  2 hours
  Advanced Pathophysiology II is the second course of two, focusing on advanced pathophysiology. This is the start of a three-part series which provides the scientific foundation for advanced practice nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. 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 family care. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 673 , and 679 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 680 . GR
• NRSG 675 - Advanced Pharmacology I

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  2 hours
  This course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology with the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, physiological considerations, adverse reactions, contraindications, interactions, compliance concerns, and other issues that pertain to the use of pharmacological interventions in advanced practice nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 673 , 674 , 679 , and 680 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 677 . GR
• NRSG 676 - Advanced Pharmacology II

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  2 hours
  This course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology with the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, physiological considerations, adverse reactions, contraindications, interactions, compliance concerns, and other issues that pertain to the use of pharmacological interventions in advanced practice nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 677 , 679 , and 680 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 678 . GR
• NRSG 677 - Advanced Health Assessment I

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  2 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 practice nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  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 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 673 , 674 , 679 , and 680 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 675 . GR
• NRSG 678 - Advanced Health Assessment II

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  2 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 practice nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  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 626 , 627 , 628 , 653 , 673 , 674 , 675 , 677 , 679 , and 680 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): NRSG 676 . GR
• NRSG 679 - Evidence-Based Practice and Project Proposal Development I

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  2 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. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 629 , NRSG 653  (only for Education & Leadership tracks). GR
• NRSG 680 - Evidence-Based Practice and Project Proposal Development II

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  2 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. Prerequisite(s): NRSG 679 . GR
• NRSG 685 - FNP Immersion Experience

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  0 hours
  This course is organized to offer a hands-on experience for FNP students to acquire new knowledge on medically managing chief complaints and practice advanced nursing skills commonly encountered among patients across the life span in primary-care health care settings. The purpose is to create a safe environment that introduces the FNP student to their approaching practicum experience while engaging with their classmates. The immersion week will focus on evidenced-based experiential learning that will ensure high-quality patient outcomes under the supervision of the NP faculty members. There will be an emphasis on the transition into the FNP role as an ethical leader and the impact that the student has on the organization as a whole. The immersion experience should take place during, or as close as possible to, the first didactic and congruent practicum course. FNP students will receive credit for up to 45-direct practicum hours applied toward their 120-practicum hours in the first practicum course (or the one closest to when the elective is taken). Prerequisite(s): NRSG 627  and NRSG 677 . Corequisite(s): NRSG 678 . GR
• NUR 180 - Nursing Seminar I

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  1 hour
  This course focuses on the synthesis of knowledge and skills gained from Fundamentals, Health Assessment, and Introduction to Pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on introducing students to critical thinking skills as they participate in a variety of active learning experiences. Prerequisite(s): NUR 202  and all prerequisite courses. Corequisite(s): NUR 206 , NUR 207 , NUR 227 , and NUR 388 . CS
• NUR 202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

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  3 hours
  This course provides the learner with an overview of professional nursing as well as the various nursing roles found in a dynamic health care delivery system. Introductory nursing concepts and basic procedural skills are presented within the interactive online environment and practiced in the skills lab. Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 , BIO 246 , BIO 247 , BIO 330 , BIO 356 , CHM 101 , passing score on HESI A2 exam, and GPA of >2.75. Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIB 105 , BIB 215 , THE 300  or THE 310 , FAC 126 , MTH 120 , PSY 200 , and SOC 120 . CS

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