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MUSI 5200 Culturally Diverse Music Examines the strategies and materials for including and teaching authentic culturally diverse music and practices in choral and instrumental ensembles in the public schools. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5210 Advanced Conducting Emphasizes advanced baton techniques, interpretation and communication of literature of all styles and periods, study of performance practice, and preparing and conducting from full scores. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5220 Orff and Kodaly The educational philosophy, techniques, and materials developed by Carl Orff and Zoltan Kodaly including application in the music classroom. Study including solfege, conducting, moving and playing, improvising, and using instruments. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5240 Marching Band Techniques Learn how to teach and administer an effective public school marching band program. Includes show design, use of auxillaries, competitions, style and repertoire, and computer applications. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5250 Advanced Instrumental Techniques Study advanced methods, materials, programming, and rehearsal techniques for directing bands, orchestras, and chamber ensembles in the public schools. Includes repertoire of all styles and periods. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5260 Advanced Choral Techniques Study advanced methods, materials, programming, and rehearsal techniques needed for directing choral ensembles in the public schools. Includes repertoire of all styles and periods. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5270 Wind Literature A study of literature for wind ensembles from its earliest years to the present. Concert bands and relevant literature will be studied from a historical viewpoint including the three primary functions of band music (service, art, education). Relevant repertoire for all phases of student development will be studied and analyzed, with an emphasis on that from the 20th and 21st centuries. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5280 Evolution of the Wind Band This course combines the history of wind band literature with techniques for teaching and conducting wind literature. Students will learn the evolution of the wind band from the Renaissance to the present day. Using the class as a Conducting laboratory, students will have opportunities to conduct, perform, and discuss relevant literature.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5300 Research Techniques This course provides a survey of commonly used research techniques at the graduate level. Topics include an overview of commonly used published and electronic databases, library resources on-and off-campus, bibliographic and discographic techniques, and literature survey techniques. Student projects allow for work within the particular field of concentration. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5350 Foundations of Music Education Examines the major philosophies of music education in both historical and contemporary perspectives, with emphasis on current methods, aesthetics, and the interrelationships.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5360 Psychology of Music Examines musical ability, learning, preferences, perception and judgement as well as the psychoacoustical aspects of music.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5400 The Music and Entertainment Industry As a thorough investigation of the industry as a system, this course is designed to teach the relationship between the individual entrepreneur and multinational corporations. It focuses on the historical perspective as well as the globalization of the industry. Cross Listed Course(s): MUS 527 MUS 5270 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5570 Music Education Technology I The course is divided into three parts: notation software, music production software, and the use of electronic musical instruments. Each section alternates presentations with class activities. Satisfactory participation in class activities and the successful completion of several final projects are required for TI:ME 1A certification. Basic computer skills are required.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5580 Music Technology A study of the most important technologies used for musical applications. Students gain experience working with state-of-the-art equipment, exploring topics that are applicable to the music industry and music professions. Emphasis on the practical uses of technology in the music profession. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5600 Analytical Techniques This course provides an overview of the tools, techniques, and processes required for musical analysis by combining methodology commonly used in theoretical studies with that used in the field of musicology. To be taught jointly by faculty from the music theory, music history, and jazz areas. The curriculum combines technical analysis and historical perspective in a variety of western musical genres. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5620 Graduate Composition I Individual lessons in music composition Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 5630 Graduate Composition II Individual lessons in music composition Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 5740 Advanced Jazz Ear Training The focus is on the jazz repertoire of the 1960”s and later, including Paul Bley, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and others; and the harmonic and melodic vocabulary of 20th century music including Scriabin, Debussy, Ravel, Bartok and others. Topics may include: advanced solo transcriptions, composition, sight-singing and dictation of atonal harmonic progressions and melodies. Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 5750 Transcription and Analysis This course focuses upon the transcription, notation and analysis of important jazz arrangements, compositions, and improvised solos created by the important figures in jazz spanning the various style periods. Study of these transcriptions broadens and deepens students’ understanding of the development of jazz. Each stylistic or chronological unit will end with the creation of a piece, solo or work in the style of the individual or era under study. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 5760 Performance Practice I A survey of the areas of concentration and issues needed for the establishment of a career in jazz performance. Topics include repertoire building and tune learning, as well as other issues involved with building and maintaining a successful freelance career.
Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 5800 THE NASHVILLE MUSIC BIZ This course is designed to introduce students to the music and entertainment industry at a Nashville-based conference. Particular emphasis will be placed on networking techniques and social media.One-on-one interviewing, simple audio editing software, and podcasting are key components to this class. This course can be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 Credits. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 5400 Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 5990 Selected Topics Courses offered to cover a topic or topics not covered by an existing graduate level course. Includes varying subject matter deemed appropriate for developing skills and knowledge relevant to music.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0 |
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MUSI 6000 Internship/Capstone Experience A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6180 History of Opera A study of the history and literature of opera, beginning with the late 16th through the 21st century. Representative works from the repertory will be examined, including their musical, historical, dramatic, and social and cultural content. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6190 Masterpieces of Western Concert Music A study of representative examples of major compositions of Western concert music from the Medieval through the Contemporary periods. Study of each composition would focus on expressive content, historical importance, and technical language
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6250 Skills for Advanced Instrumentalists A practical study of advanced pedagogical techniques and their application for teaching brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments in secondary school settings. Relevant solo and ensemble literature will be examined. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6260 Jazz for Music Educators Study the core elements of jazz, repertoire, and the teaching of jazz history, improvisation and jazz ensembles in the public schools. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6290 Selected Topics in Music Education Study of a specialized topic relevant to the field of music education. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6300 Graduate Seminar A seminar course focusing upon the collection of information, research and production of the final master’s project and document. Coursework revolves around students’ individual projects, with in-class presentations and student-led discussions. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6310 Supervision and Administration of Music Study the techniques, principles and problems of effective music supervision and the management, organization and administration of public school programs. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6400 Entrepreneurship in the Music and Entertainment Industry This course focuses upon marketing and promotional techniques employed in the industry, and the role of personal representation through the investigation of case studies. Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 6420 Music Management Seminar Lectures by industry experts that focus on the current issues that are confronting the music and entertainment industry at present. Questions are posed by the instructor and discussion follows. Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSI 6430 The Current State of the Music and Entertainment Industry Lectures by industry experts that focus on the current issues that presently are confronting the music and entertainment industry.
Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSI 6450 Entertainment Law This course focuses upon legal aspects and considerations in the music and entertainment industry. Topics include copyright, servicemarks, personal service contracts, international law, and trade agreements. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6600 Counterpoint Technique of contrapuntal writing and analysis. Study includes writing two- and three-part textures, as well as parallel analysis of musical literature drawn from several periods and styles.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6610 Twentieth Century Music A survey of contemporary music as exemplified by representative works of the leading composers of the century. Detailed analysis of a limited number of works which represent significant stylistic and expressive trends. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6680 Composition for Media Students will compose and arrange music for use in various forms of media including film, theater, and video games. Relevant music technology will be utilized for creation and recording of projects.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6700 Pedagogy of Jazz This course is a study of jazz in education. Topics include a survey of the history of jazz education, a survey of teaching philosophies, curricular and course-building strategies, and a survey of current and past jazz education materials. Specific units address large- and small-group rehearsal techniques, the teaching of improvisation skills,and teaching of arranging and the history of jazz.
Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSI 6760 Performance Practice II A continuation of the skills and information developed in MUSI 5760.
Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 6770 Topics in Jazz Arranging Each offering of this course focuses on one particular issue in jazz arranging or on one figure of central importance to the development of jazz arranging. Study techniques include transcription and score analysis, source reading, and student-led presentations and discussions. Topics include film scoring, commercial music production, the arrangements of Duke Ellington, and the arrangements of Gil Evans.
Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 6780 Topics in Jazz History Each offering of this course focuses upon one particular era in jazz, or upon one figure or group of central importance to the development of jazz. Study techniques include research projects, student-led discussions and presentations, in-class performances, and source readings. Sample course offerings include the Music and Life of Duke Ellington, The Bebop Period, and the Development of the Blues and its influence in Jazz. Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSI 6800 Music Education Lecture Recital Students using this option must take a minimum of two semesters of applied instruction prior to completing the lecture recital. Credits: .0 |
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MUSI 6810 Jazz Lecture Recital This recital performance features the presentation of a lecture and demonstration focusing on a particular topic or individual in jazz, combined with a performance of music pertaining to that topic. The background work for this recital involves graduate-level research and documentation techniques, an in-depth paper, and accompanying handouts for the audience. This lecture recital may be performed in conjunction with the final master’s project.
Credits: 0.0 |
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MUSI 6900 Music Education Thesis Scholarly study and resultant document related to the field of music education as applied to an area specific to each student’s interest and expertise. Selection of the topic and writing of the document are based on extensive academic research and is a culminating requirement for the MM in Music Education
Credits: 0.0 |
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MUSI 6910 Masters Thesis/Jazz This course is the research, writing, and production of the capstone document in the jazz concentration. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 6810 AND MUSI 5300 Credits: .0 |
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MUSI 6920 Master’s Thesis/Music Management Research, writing, and production of the capstone document in the music management concentration. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 5300 Credits: .0 |
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MUSI 7000 Independent Study Concentrated, individual pursuit of a topic approved by and overseen by an assigned faculty member
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0 |
Music Performance |
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MUSP 5000 Concert Choir Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5030 Chamber Singers Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5040 Opera Workshop Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5110 Concert Band Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5300 Percussion Ensemble Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5310 NJ - William Paterson University Percussion Ensemble Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5330 New Music Ensemble Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5400 Jazz Orchestra Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5410 Chamber Jazz Ensemble I Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5420 Chamber Jazz Ensemble II Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5500 University Orchestra Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5530 Chamber Ensemble This course is a small group of performing musicians (typically 3-10) working independently wth a faculty coach. The repertoire ranges from standard to contemporary chamber music. Students will meet a minimum of twice per week and give a minimum of one performance per semester of enrollment. Permission of the ensemble coach is required. Non-majors may participate by audition. Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5760 Peformance Practice I A survey of the areas of concentration and issues needed for the establishment of a career in jazz performance. Topics include repertoire building and tune learning, as well as other issues involved with building and maintaining a successful freelance caeer. Credits: 2.0 |
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MUSP 5800 Minor Applied Instruction I Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5810 Minor Applied Instruction II Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5800 . Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 5900 Jazz Arranging Lessons I Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 5910 Jazz Aranging Lessons II Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5900 . Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 5920 Applied Instruction I Individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, band or orchestral instruments for students pursuing the master’s degree in music education. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 5930 Applied Instruction II Individual lessons in voice, piano, organ, guitar, band or orchestral instruments for students pursuing the master’s degree in music education. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5920 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 5940 Jazz Applied Lessons I Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 5950 Jazz Applied Lessons II Individual lessons are given in voice, piano, drumset, mallet percussion, trumpet, trombone or saxophone for students pursuing the master’s degree in jazz studies. Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5940 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 5990 Selected Topics Courses offered to cover a topic or topics not covered by an existing graduate level course. Includes varying subject matter deemed appropriate for developing skills and knowledge relevant to
music.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0 |
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MUSP 6000 Jazz Final Secital/Performance This recital features a performance that is the culminating event of applied study and ensemble experience at the Master’s level. Repertoire is chosen that reflects a variety of historical periods, jazz styles, and instrumentation.
Credits: 0.0 |
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MUSP 6010 Jazz Final Recital/Arranging This recital features a performance of student arrangements,that is the culminating event of applied arranging study at the master’s level. Arrangements are chosen that reflect a variety of historical periods, jazz styles, and instrumentation.
Credits: 0.0 |
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MUSP 6020 Tribute Recital The recital features a performance that is related to the music of a particular jazz player. The repertoire performed may be composed, performed or written in the style of the subject of the tribute. It is encouraged that the particular player should be the same as focused on in the student’s area of expertise, and final Master’s project in Graduate Seminar. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6300 Credits: .0 |
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MUSP 6410 Chamber Jazz Ensemble III Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 6420 Chamber Jazz Ensember IV Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 6800 Minor Applied Instruction III Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5810 OR MUSP 5150 Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 6810 Minor Applied Instruction IV Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6800 Credits: 1.0 |
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MUSP 6900 Jazz Arranging Lessons III Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6810 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 6910 Jazz Arranging Lessons IV Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6900 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 6920 Applied Instruction III Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 6930 Applied Instruction IV Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 6940 Jazz Applied Lessons III Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 5950 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 6950 Jazz Applied Lessons IV MUSP 6940 Students will be charged an additional Music Private Lesson Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): MUSP 6940 Credits: 3.0 |
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MUSP 7000 Independent Study Concentrated individual pursuit of a topic approved by and overseen by an assigned faculty member.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0 |
Nursing |
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NUR 5001 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Focuses on theory development and criteria for evaluating theories. Emphasis is on a variety of interdisciplinary and nursing theories and their application to clinical and community nursing based practice. Includes an exploration of contemporary issues in theory development and the relationship between theory and research in nursing as a practice discipline. Permission required. Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5081 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Provides evidenced based knowledge on the leadership of advanced practice nurse roles within the health care delivery system. Current socio-cultural, ethical, and legal issues will be examined. the role of the APN will be analyzed in working in interdisciplinary teams and focus on the skills of collaboration with other health professions to improve quality care. Permission required. Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5461 Advanced Pathophysiology An in-depth study of the pathogenesis of major conditions affecting clients across the lifespan, including childrren,child-bearing wormen and young adults, a dults and older adults. Assessment of complex clinical situations will be analyzed along with laboratory and diagnostic data to provide a rationale for nursing management decisions. Prerequisite(s): One year of anatomy and physiology, and permission of the graduate program director Cross Listed Course(s): BIO 5461 Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5500 School Health Services I This course presents the organization and administration of school health services. The responsibilities of the nurse regarding assessment and referral of children and adolescents with health problems and concerns will be explored, with an emphasis on primary preventative services. The position and role of the school nurse in the educational system will be identified. A one day observational experience in the school setting and attendance at a County School Nurse Meeting will be required for this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5510 School Nursing II This course continues the discussion of the provision of school health services and application of the nursing process begun in NUR 5500 School Health Practice I. Primary, secondary and tertiary health interventions are explored in relation to the role of the nurse in the school setting. Discussion of the legal aspects of practice in the school setting, dynamics of the family system, socio-economic status, and current social issues that impact the health and educational progress of the school age child are explored. A one day observational experience in the school setting is required for this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5500 Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5520 School Health Student Teaching Practicum This course is a one semester (16 week) 135 hour field experience required for a standard educational services certificate with school nurse endorsement. Half of the hours to be completed in the nurses office with a cooperating certified school nurse, and half in the classroom with a cooperating certified health educator under the supervision of WPU faculty. This experience provides the student an opportunity to implement school health services and to teach in the classroom. Students meet in seminar sessions with faculty throughout the semester. Prerequisite(s): All program and exit requirements, substitute license, AED and CPR certification, valid NJ RN License, and mantoux (within one year). Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5540 School Nurse Practicum C This is a one-semester, sixteen-week, 144-hour, two-semester (thirty-two-week, 288-hour) experience required for a standard educational services certificate with school nurse endorsement. Half of the hours to be completed in the nurse’s office with a cooperating certified school nurse, and half in the classroom with a cooperating certified health educator under the supervision of William Paterson faculty. This experience provides the student an opportunity to implement school health services and to teach in the classroom. Students meet in seminar sessions with faculty throughout the semester. (Only open to students employed as non-instructional school nurses with emergency non-instructional school nurse certification.) Prerequisite(s): Permission of program director Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5701 Population Health, Legislation and Social Policy This course explores the social determinants of health, political process and development of social policy. Evidence based population interventions and outcomes will be examined. Slelected legislation which influences health care delivery will be analyzed. Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 5990 Selected Topics Nursing practice is rooted in the care of the whole person. Nurses are present with patients during childbirth, pain, suffering, and death. As intimate witnesses to such existential crises, nurses have an opportunity to help people find meaning in these events, transcend them, and grow as a result of them. In order to understand another spirituality, the nurse must have an awareness of her own. In addition, ministering to spiritual needs requires an individual approach which takes into consideration the client’s culture, religious beliefs, values, and attitudes. This course explores the many dimensions of spirituality as it affects people and their health. Prerequisite(s): none for graduate students Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 6000 Advanced Health Assess Allows the student to perfect the cognitive and psychomotor skills required to perform a health and physical assessment on the adult. Students will be charged an additional Grad Nurs Phys Assessment Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): matriculation into master’s program or permission of graduate coordinator Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 6001 Advanced Health Assessment of the Adult Client This course includes the study of history taking, physical exam and laboratory/diagnostic techniques that support the assessment and diagnosis of young adults, adults and older adults by the advanced practice nurse. The course allows the student to develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills required to perform a comprehensive health assessment including health history and physical examination of the young adult, adult and older adult and to address common health care problems seen in a primary care community setting. Students will be charged an additional Grad Nurs Phys Assessment Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 6011 Advanced Pharmacology This course provides students with information that will enable them to apply clinical pharmacotherapeutics to client care. Standard and new drugs; drug delivery systems in pharmacotherapy; age-and illness-related modifications across the lifespan; and drug and food interactions are emphasized. The legal and regulatory aspects of drug administration with the prescriptive authority of the advanced practice nurse will be explored. Prerequisite(s): BIO 5461 or NUR 5461 . Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 6021 Nursing Research Strategies: Translational Science This course provides students with the skills for critically evaluating and participating in nursing research, evidence-based clinical practice, quality improvement and translational research. All phases of the research process for quantitative and qualitative designs are incorporated. Emphasis is placed on the relationship among theory, practice and research. Ethical implications of research are considered. Students address evidence-based practice and are introduced to quality improvement models. Each student develops a thesis proposal with application to their area of clinical interest to be implemented as the masters’ thesis requirement. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5001 Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 6041 Advanced Nursing Practicum I This course provides an opportunity for advanced practice nurses e.g. nurse practitioner, nurse administrator and nurse educator to demonstrate role competencies. Intrerdisciplinary theories and research are synthesized and applied to the delivery of primary care, management and/or educational outcomes for diverse populations. Clinical practicum requires a minimum of 170 supervised hours in health care settings, institutions and/or academic institutions. Seminars, which are two and one half hours every other week, enable students to integrate learning. Students will be charged an additional Nursing Grad Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Credits: 4.0 |
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NUR 6050 Curriculum Development Curriculum development in nursing is reviewed based upon an overview of internal and external forces affecting changes in health care, the nursing profession, and education. The process of curriculum development is discussed, integrating these concepts. Theoretical bases of curricula are discussed as are outcomes and evaluation methods. Application is made to academic and practice settings. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5000 Credits: 3.0 |
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NUR 6061 Clasroom Teaching Strategies This course explores learning theories, learning styles, health literacy and multicultural issues in teaching. Teaching methodologies and evaluation of learning are included. Application is made to teaching clients in the community, in service education, and undergraduate teaching. Students are required to complete 45 supervised hours in teaching environments. Credits: 4.0 |
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