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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
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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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NUR 6070 Principles of Nursing Administration
Current leadership and management theory and strategy are used to examine issues within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Focus is on the critical study of the concept of leadership. Emphasis is placed on the development of leadership in self and others, ethical and legal issues, communication, change strategies, conflict management, and team building. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5080
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6080 Financial Management of Community Agencies
Provides students with beginning expertise in fiscal management so that clinically innovative programs can be proposed and implemented. Content reflects current changes in the health care delivery system, including a review of management decisions related to the allocation of financial resources in the not-for-profit sector, as well as a study of cost problems with emphasis on profit planning. Includes computer applications of budgeting using electronic spreadsheets. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5080
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6111 Advanced Practice Nursing I
Required for the advanced practice clinical track. Emphasis is on age-appropriate health screening, health maintenance and health promotion. The management of selected acute/chronic health care problems of the young adult, adult and older adult are addressed including: EENT (ears, eyes, nose, throat), hematological, cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neurological system disorders. Development of advanced practice nursing and interdisciplinary plans of care based on research evidence, legal, political, and ethical considerations, and the use of information technology will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6001 and NUR 6011
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6121 Advanced Practice Nursing II
Required for the adult gerontology and family nurse practitioner tracks. Emphasis is on age-appropriate health screening, health maintenance and health promotion. The management of selected acute/chronic health care problems of the young adult, adult, and older adult are addressed including dermatological, genitourinary, mental health, woman’s health, hematological and immune disorders, mental health and emergency problems. Special emphasis is given to the management of the young adult and older adult. Development of advanced nursing and interdiscliplinary plans of care using research evidence, critical thinking, legal, political, and ethical considerations will be emphasized. The efficacy of alternative and complementary therapies will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6001 and NUR 6011
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6130 Advanced Nursing III
This course is required for the family nurse practitioner (FNP) track. Emphasis is on health promotion/health maintenance of, as well as the management of selected acute/chronic health care problems of pediatric and childbearing clients. Developmental needs will be addressed, as well as HEENT, hematological, cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, dermatological, genitourinary, immune system and mental health problems specific to these populations. Special emphasis will be on the management of the pregnant/ante partum/postpartum woman. Development of advanced nursing and interdisciplinary plans of care using research evidence, critical thinking, legal, political and eithical considerations will be emphasized. This is the third and final course in a series of three advanced nursing clinical management courses for the FNP student. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5460 AND NUR 6000 AND NUR 6010 AND NUR 6040 AND NUR 6110 AND NUR 6120
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6170 Problems in Practice: Legal Issues for School Nurses
This graduate course is designed to examine the challenges confronting school nurses within the framework of federal and state laws relating to education. The course will examine legal concepts relating to students, staff, the board of education, and the community in the context of the role and responsibilities of school nurses. Specific attention is given to issues such as students and special needs, compulsory education, records, and safety; employee rights and benefits, child abuse reporting procedures, HIPPA, and employee rights. These issues will be examined from the perspective of school nurses. Prerequisite(s): Completion of NUR 5500 AND NUR 5510 or permission of the Graduate Program Director.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6210 Advanced Health Assessment of the Pediatric and Childbearing Client
This course includes the study of history taking, physical exam and laboratory/diagnostic techniques that support the assessment anddiagnosis of the pediatric and childbearing client by the advanced practice nurse (APN). The course alows the student to develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills required to perform a health and physical assessment on infants, children, adults and child-bearing women and to address common health care problems seen in a primary care community setting.
Credits: 1.0
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NUR 6500 Educational Technologies in Nursing
This course introduces the use of the computer and internet, simulation, and various interactive strategies appropriate for teaching and learning in the healthcare area. The course considers the role of nursing languages, data security and information privacy within the computerized Patient Record system. Strategies will evolve as technology evolves but currently includes blogging, video conferencing, simulation, etc. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6050
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 6600 Graduate Statistics for the Health Sciences
This course introduces graduate students to statistics and computing. The course will examine the selection of univariate and bivariate statistical procedures appropriate for research in the health sciences. The level of data, sample size and type of samples along with the use of computer programs that assist with analyzing data will be addressed.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7011 Advanced Nursing Practicum II
This course is required for students in the nurse practitioner tracks. Students are expected to initiate health promotion; assess; make clinical decisions, and manage care in consultation with appropriate health care providers for the young adults, adults, and older adults. Preceptorships will be held in various primary care settings across diverse populations. Clinical practicum requires 170 supervised hours. 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. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6041 and NUR 6111 /NUR 6121 (or as co-requisite)
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 7031 Thesis Seminar
NUR 6021 This course provides an opportunity for the student to refine and implement a research/evidence- based study or quality improvement project related to nursing. The thesis reflects the analysis, synthesis and integration of knowledge previously taught in the graduate program. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6021 and permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 1.0
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NUR 7040 Independent Study
Individual research of clinical project under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): permission of graduate program director
Credits: 1.0 - 3.0
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NUR 7060 Clinical Teaching Strategies
Explores teaching-learning and evaluation methodologies relevant to teaching and learning in a clinical nursing setting. Application is made to teaching undergraduate, graduate nursing students and to licensed nurses. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6060
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7070 Advanced Nursing Practicum III
Required for the advanced practice track - family nurse practitioner. Students are expected to apply and synthesize knowledge and skills of health promotion, health maintenance and clinical management of common acute and chronic health care problems of pediatric and child bearing clients. Preceptored clinical practicum requires 170 supervised hours. Students will be charged an additional Nursing Grad Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6040 AND NUR 7010 AND NUR 6110 AND NUR 6120
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 7100 Applied Biostatistics
This course focuses on the statistical skills (theoretical and experiential) required to develop a hypothesis and critically evaluate original and existing biomedical and healthcare research. Advanced quantitative statistical methods are studied to identify appropriate statistical techniques required for the analysis of data, interpretation of findings, and presentation of the results. The PASW/SPSS statistical software package will be utilized in this course. (Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab) Didactic: An introduction to parametric and noparamentric statistical methodology. This will include but not be limited to descriptive measures, confidence intervals, testing hypothesis, establishing statistical power, common non-parametric.and parametic methods that provides the foundation for DNP students to empirically demonstrate the underlying theory of their hypothesis. Lab: This lab complements the didactic course by implementing statistical methods and concepts with application to real world nursing hypothesis. Statistical software packages are introduced to provide the student hands on experience in accomplishing evaluative tasks related to the development of the hypothesis, identification of appropriate scales and methods of evaluation, and experience in applying statistical theory to actual data evaluation.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7251 Advanced Nursing Role Practicum
The roles and competencies of advanced practice nurses, e.g. nurse practitioners, nurse administrators or nurse educators are addressed. For nurse practitioners, various roles will focus on primary care and management of the care of young adults, adults, and older adults (Adult Gerontology NP) and clients across the life span (Family NP). The practicum will provide students with experience in their functional role within a variety of health care settings with diverse populations. Clinical practicum requires 170 supervised hours. Seminars, which are two-and-one-half hours every other week, enable students to integrate learning. This is the last clinical in the program for each of the tracks. Prerequisite(s): AGNP and FNP Nurse Practitioner tracks; NUR 6041 , NUR 7011 ; NUR 7070 (FNP) Education track; NUR 6050 and NUR 6061 , and Administration Track: NUR 6041 , NUR 6070 and NUR 6080 ; permission of program director required.
Credits: 4.0
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NUR 7300 Scientific Foundations for Nursing
This course focuses on the history and development of nursing as a profession and its related theories: with a concentration on prominent nursing theories, their application to eveidence-based nursing practice, and their application to the healthcare delivery phenomenon. This course includes an exploration of contemporary issues in theory development, addressing the benefits and differences in the use of different types of theories in research, education and practice. Theories from other disciplines are discussed and reviewed along with their use for the promotion of best practice for patient centered healthcare outcomes.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7320 Information Systems Management
This course builds on computer skills and knowledge related to information technology and patient care technology to manage individual ad aggregate level information. Students will design, select and use information systems/ technology to evaluate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems. Students will analyze practice information systems and decision supports and /or web-based learning or intervention tools to support and improve patient care.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7340 Health Policy
This course explores the political process, and the development and evaluation of health policy. Specific legislation which has influenced health care delivery will be examined in detail with application to community -based nursing. Emphasis is on the role of the community-based nurse as a politically active client advocate.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7360 Clinical Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice Nursing
The focus of this course is the application of public health concepts to the advanced practice nursing role. Based on an understanding of epidemiology and biostatistics, the determinants of health for individiuals, aggregates and communities are explored and analyzed. Evidence based interventions for clinical and population health services are discussed within the framework of health care delivery models.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7380 Leadership And Collaboration
An exploration of the role of the DNP in health care and patient safety. Current leadership and management theory are used to examine issues within a multidisciplinary health care environment. The focus of the course is on the critical study of leadership and collaboration with intraprofessional and interprofessional teams.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 7400 Evidence-Based and Translational Methods of Nursing Knowledge and Practice
This course provides students with the skills to critically evaluate and use evidence based practice as a problem solving approach to clinical practice. Students will integrate and synthesize current evidence to guide nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the process of collecting the best evidence and integrating nursing science with knowledge from a multidisciplinary approach to form the basis for the highest level of nursing practice. Students propose an evidence-based practice project with application to their area of clinical interest.
Credits: 3.0
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NUR 8300 Doctor of Nursing Project I
The DNP Dissertation is a scholarly process which addresses a clinically relevant project in nursing. The dissertation will include problem identification, proposal development, implementation and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of a NUR 700 level course and Permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 8301 DNP Dissertation Advisement I
The DNP Project Advisement I pairs the DNP student and the DNP project nursing faculty team chairperson to engage in the scholarship of discovery and integration in the development of the first three chapters of the DNP doctoral project. Prerequisite(s): NUR 7400
Credits: 1.0
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NUR 8310 Doctor of Nursing Project II
The DNP Dissertation is a scholarly process which addresses a clinically relevant project in nursing. The Dissertation will include implementation and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): NUR 8300 and Permission of the Graduate Program Director
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 8350 Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum I
The DNP practice practicum is required in the area of specialization. This course is the first of four sequential practica. Students are expected to develop goals for the practicum and complete a minimum of 90 hours with a preceptor expert in their field. This practicum will provide the opportunity for the DNP student to gain experience (advanced clinical skills), link policy making with clinical systems, translate research into practice and/or serve as change agents for health care. Students are expected to initiate plans for the DNP project. Prerequisite(s): Completion of NUR 7000 level courses and co-requisite with NUR 8300 DNP Project I 2 credit course
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 8351 Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum II
The DNP practice practicum is required in the area of specialization. This course is the second of four sequential practica. Students are expected to develop goals for the practicum and complete a minimum of 90 hours with a preceptor expert in their field. This practicum will provide the oppotunity for the DNP student to gain experience (advanced clinical skills), link policy making with clinical systems, translate research into practice and/or serve as change agents for health care. Students are expected to initiate plans for the DNP project appropriate to the practicum site. Prerequisite(s): NUR 8350 2 credits
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 8360 Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum III
The DNP practice practicum is required in the area of specialization. This course is the third of four sequential practica. Students are expected to develop goals for the practicum and complete a minimum of 90 hours with a preceptor expert in their field. This practicum will provide the opportunity for the DNP student to further gain experience (advanced clinical skills), link policy making with clinical systems, translate research into practice and/or serve as change agents for health care. The practice practicum will be under the guidance of the DNP faculty member and thestudent will be expected to complete and defend the DNP project. Prerequisite(s): NUR 8350 DNP Practice Practicum I and NUR 8351 DNP Project II 2 credit course
Credits: 2.0
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NUR 8361 Doctor of Nursing Practicum IV
The DNP practice practicum is required in the area of specialization. This course is the fourth of four sequential practica. Students are expected to develop goals for the practicum and complete a minimum of 90 hours with a preceptor expert in their field. This practicum will provide the opportunity for the DNP student to further gain experience (advanced clinical skills), link policy making with clinical systems, translate research into practice and/or serve as change agents for health care. The practice practicum will be under the guidance of the DNP faculty member and thestudent will be expected to complete and defend the DNP project. Prerequisite(s): NUR 8350 AND NUR 8360 2 credit course
Credits: 2.0
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PBHL 5050 Cultural Dimensions Health
The course explores the relationship between culture and health behavior as a means of increasing cultural sensitivity. The impact of culture on health practices, health promotion, and disease prevention will be the focus. Prerequisite(s): by permission
Credits: 3.0
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PHIL 5990 Selected Topics
A topic not covered by an existing course is offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean. Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair
Credits: 1.0
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PHIL 7000 Independent Study
A topic not covered by an existing course is offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean. Prerequisite(s): permission of department chair
Credits: 1.0
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POL 5010 Public Policy in an Age of Globalization
This course provides a general introduction to the major concepts, issues and theories involved in the study of public policy. It examines the processes, institutions, and the intra and extra-governmental origination, implementation and evaluation of public policy. While emphasis is on policy making at the national level, forces that are currently impacting–and altering–the field will be of major concern. These include the pressure toward privatization; the drive toward devolution of authority; globalization/international trade and currency flows; and environmental and security crises. The course employs case studies in specific policy areas as illustrations of the central concepts and processes.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 5020 The Citizen, The State, and International Politics
This course explores the nexus between the citizen and policy making in an age of globalization across a range of political systems. It seeks to find out how well this connection is working and what variables are associated with effective citizen participation. The course also explores the ways in which our notions of democrazy and human rights may need to be enlarged in a global era and at both national and transnational movements for democracy, economic justice, and environmental sustainability.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 5030 Comparative Public Policy
Why do nations differ markedly in their approach to policy issues such as social welfare, education, health, national defense, environmental protection, immigration, or the like? This course provides an analytical perspective for understanding these differences across three types of nation state systems: advanced industrial democracies; transitional or Third Wave democracies; and developing authoritarian states. The influence of culture, state and legal systems, party systems, economic elites, social movements, and the international political economy on the evolution and practice of public policies are explored. Students are required to conduct a cross-national study of a particular public policy issue.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 5050 American Citizenship in Global Perspective
The constitutional foundations, political culture, and the institutions and processes of American government and politics are examined in light of the principles and indicators of representative democracy and in comparison to other democratic systems. The role of the United States in the community of nations and the evolving context of globalization are also analyzed. Selected public policy topics may be covered.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 5060 Religion, Politics and Policy
This course will entail a critical examination of the relationship between religion and politics from historical, political and theoretical perspectives. It will examine the relationship between religion and politics in its many facets. It blends theoretical wth empirical analyses of religion’s impact on politics as well as the ways that religion itself responds to political, economic and cultural phenomena. Further, it will delve into the ways that religious movements and concerns impact policy creation and vice versa. The course will have both a domestic and international perspective.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 5990 Selected Topics
Topics not covered by an existing course are offered under this designation.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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POL 6020 Critical Theory/Public Policy
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the approach to knowledge known as “critical theory,” as well as to prepare them to carry out real-world public policy analysis. To this end, three themes serve as the focus of study: capitalism, democracy, and globalization. The relationship between all three and public policy serves as the life-blood of the course. The required and suggested readings cross disciplines, from political philosophy to economics to policy and gender studies. The melange reflects critical theory itself: interdisciplinary from the start.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6040 Gendered State and Public Policy
The world is shaped by gendered concepts, practices, and institutions. How we perceive, understand, analyze, and critique the world is profoundly shaped by our understandings of sex-gender scripts, roles, and experiences. The nation-state is no exception. However, liberal tradition presents the citizen and the nation-state as unsexed. Feminist theory challenges that notion and argues that sex-gender arrangements and structural political arrangements are inextricably linked and, therefore, gendered power structures are an essential, irreducible aspect of the state and public policy.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6050 Labor Markets and Welfare State
This course examines the role of national and state policies in regulating labor conditions, in creating and defending workplace rights for the employed, and in providing and managing subsistence rights and job training for the unemployed. It also examines the roles of non-governmental actors who influence government policy, such as economic theorists, employers, business and professional organizations, and associations of self-employed workers. The ways in which labor markets constitute systems of labor disciplines as well as systems for the racial, ethnic and gendered allocation of differential opportunities for economic well-being are explored, as is the historical relationship between social welfare and labor markets.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6060 Ethnic Conflict/Nationalism
This course studies the causes and consequences of ethnic conflict and nationalism. Contested definitions of ethnicity and nationalism are examined, as are the case studies of particular conflicts. Topics covered include theories, social bases, and ideologies of nationalism, internal and external causes of ethnic strife, strategies for their resolution, and U.S. policy toward nationalist and ethnic concepts.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6130 Women, Sexual Violence, and Public Policy
This course provides an overview of sexual violence against women and girls in contemporary society. It defines the scope and reality of sexual violence and examines the processes by which sexual violence operates as a form of social control. The course focuses on the intersection of sexual violence and public policy, with an emphasis on education, law, and health.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6150 American Political Institutions
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6190 Globalization and International Trade
This course takes an in-depth look at the changing political economy of the Western Hemisphere. Trade arrangements such as NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), Mercosur and the possible creation of an FTAA (Free Trade Association of the Americas) are thoroughly examined as to their pluses and minuses for the countries involved. Investment and trade, labor, and environmental issues are examined as to their pluses and minuses for the countries involved. Investment and trade, labor, and environmental issues are examined in light of the globalization process underway in the first decade of the twenty-first century.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6200 Political Socialization, Communication, and Public Policy
Effective policy making requires an understanding of how political socialization takes place and mastery of the means and techniques of political communication. Policy agendas and the policies themselves must be communicated to and legitimized with the public. This course explores the ways in which such politicial communication and legitimization operate through a study of the role of language in political communication, the instrumentalities of political communication, and specific case studies.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6210 American Welfare Policy in Global Perspective
This course provides an in-depth examination of the evolution, contemporary functioning, and future of the American welfare state in comparative perspective. An overview of the major values, concepts, theories, and measurement tools involved in the development and implementation of social policies is provided and the reasons for American exceptionalism are explored. Specific policy arenas, such as poor relief, old age insurance, and health care are examined in depth. The general goal of this course is to deepen students’ understanding of the United States’ “exceptional” and bifurcated welfare state and to develop their capacity to participate in the analysis and change of social welfare policies.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6220 Intermestic Policy in the Americas
This course looks at Latin America across a spectrum of policy issues that seek to tie the domestic and the international in U.S.-Latin American relations, hence the concept “intermestic.” A grounding in Latin America’s political and economic development enable students to deal with such issues as immigration, drugs, trade, human rights, democracy, and social justice. Cases include Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. The rise of leftist populism is discussed in light of the failure of free market economics to produce growth with equity.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6230 Environmental Politics and Policy
This course provides a critical evaluation of how governments and international regimes attempt to manage the domestic and global environment. The first part of the course examines the conceptual/paradigmatic context of environmental decision-making and the history of how environmental protection became a public policy issue. The second part of the course examines the domestic and international institutions and processes involved in environmental policy-making. Case studies of specific environmental conflicts illustrate the cultural, political, scientific, institutional, and legal issues that are involved in environmental decision-making, both domestically and globally.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6240 Introduction to Research Design
This course provides students with an introduction to the epistemological foundations of social science research. Students explore the evolution of political science as a social science while they are guided through a survey of various approaches to social scientific inquiry. The approaches include experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs and methods. Additionally, students intensively study the essential components of any research design and the typical challenges that social scientists must confront when designing and implementing a research design. In the end, students become more capable of creatively and comprehensively designing research projects based on the usage of social scientific research design and methods.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6250 Tools of Policy Analysis
This course provides students with some of the specific methodological tools of social statistics that they need in order to understand, evaluate, and conduct research in political science and public policy. Techniques for collecting quantitative data and for analyzing and presenting it are stressed.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6260 Theory and Practice: Science, Politics, and Globalization
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6320 International Political Economy
This course is a survey of the most salient theories, cases, and issue areas in the field of political economy. The field links international politics and international economics by examining systemic, national, and sub-national variables, including trade policies, industrial development, capital markets, and institutions. The course examines why some countries are so rich and others so poor by looking at development strategies, currency regimes, and international financial flows. It also addresses the issues raised by the growing power of multinational corporations over nation states and labor movements within industrial and developing countries, as well as the environmental and human challenges created by the global economy.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6330 U.S. Security Policy in the 21st Century
This course studies both the goals and implementation of U.S. national security policy. Contested definitions of national security and contending policy prescriptions are examined, as are the impact of domestic factors and bureaucratic procedures. Topics covered include national security strategy, strategic nuclear policy, limited wars, low-intensity conflict, interventions, terrorism, and foreign economic policy insofar as it bears on national security concerns. Case studies, both historical and contemporary, are used.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6410 International Law and Public Policy
This course examines the evolution and current status of international law and public policy. In addition to studying the nature and sources of international law and public policy, it explores such topics as: a) treaty formation, performance, and cessation, b) the legal personality of states, organizations, and individuals, c) international jurisdiction, sovereignty, and diplomatic relations, d) arbitration and adjucation, and e) international intervention, human rights, environment, and economy.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6420 Democracy and International Human Rights
This course studies democratization and human rights, their intellectual and conceptual history, the contemporary debates on self-determination, globalization, intervention, and the role of the U.N. and other multilateral agencies in promoting democratic peace. These ideas are examined through specific case studies, as well as through the evolution of various state rights documents.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 6500 Internship
Students choosing this option may gain experience in applied policy or administration by working for a minimum of 240 hours in a public, nonprofit, or private domestic or international organization that in some way deals with public policy. Examples include: local, state, or national government; legislative offices; law enforcement; legal firms; interest groups; advocacy groups; community organizations; international corporations. The internship can be taken in one semester, over the course of a summer, or can be broken up into two separate semesters. Students choosing the internship are required to meet with the program director (or internship coordinator) in the semester prior to seeking the internship to discuss professional interests and placement options. Internship students are required to keep a directed portfolio of their internship duties and experiences and to write a substantial paper (at least 35 pages) at the end of the internship that reflects on their internship experience using the concepts, frameworks, and theories they have studied in the classroom. The specific focus of the paper will be worked out in discussions with the program director (or internship coordinator). On-site internship supervisors will be required to submit an evaluation of the intern to the program director at the end of the internship.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 7000 Independent Study
Independent study courses are designed to allow matriculated students to earn credit for extensive readings, research, practica, or other individualized learning projects in a specific area of study. Students may wish to pursue a topic not covered by the curriculum or to pursue an area in greater depth. Students may arrange an independent study in consultation with a faculty member who will serve as the independent study advisor. The proposal must be approved by the advisor, the graduate director, and the dean. After completing the proposal and getting the signatures of the advisor and graduate director, the student must submit the proposal to the dean. A letter of approval from the dean constitutes permission for the student to register for the independent study. The completed application must be submitted by the student to the Office of the Registrar no later than the late registration period for the semester in which the independent study is to begin. Upon completion of the independent study, the student must present the completed study or written report/paper to his or her sponsoring faculty member for evaluation. Upon successful completion of the study, the student will receive an appropriate grade or academic credit.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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POL 7020 Thesis Writing I
Working under the guidance of their thesis advisor, students choose a research topic, conduct a literature review, develop a research thesis, and choose the appropriate methodology for conducting their research. By the end of the semester they will have produced a research thesis prospectus.
Credits: 3.0
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POL 7030 Thesis Writing II
Students receive 3 credits for writing their master’s thesis/project. The thesis (which must be a minimum of 50 pages) must demonstrate that students can develop and carry out an independent research inquiry. They work closely with faculty advisor(s) on the project during the second semester of the second year and present their paper or findings at a graduate colloquium.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 5100 Integrated Communications
A cumulative experience in which students demonstrate applied competencies in effective communication through research, planning, writing, verbalization and technology use in a variety of environments. A graduate-level professional internship may be incorporated as part of the Master Project to enhance the student’s professional preparation.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 5110 Professional Seminar
A series of lectures and seminars led by professional industry leaders in the public relations, media and communication fields to discuss topics and present cases relevant to the global public relations and integrated corporate communication industry.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 5120 Organizational Communication
Provides a framework for analyzing organizational structures and processes as well as a consideration of how they influence and are influenced by organizational communication activities.
Credits: 3.0
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pcom 5300 Professional Communication Practicum
The 3-credit graduate-level professional communication internship/practicum experience provides practical professional field experience in public relations, social media, human resources, corporate communication, editorial, and/or integrated marketing communication experiences at an approved organization, corporation, media outlet, agency or on-campus department. Prerequisite(s): 9 Graduate Level Credits and 3.5 GPA
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PCOM 5470 Strategic Multiplatform Writing
The course examines styles, techniques and strategies for writing and producing content for online and traditional audiences. Students explore the differences between writing for online versus traditional linear forms. Students will gain an understanding of how to research, plan, writie and develop content effectively for a variety of online and traditional platforms and strategic purposes including: online news and lifestyle media, blogs, corporate web sites, advertising, public relations, marketing and social media.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 5660 Corporate Social Responsibility
The course explores the concept(s) of corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropy and corporate strategy. Various real-world organizational CSR programs are analyzed to examine the scope and complexity of CSR and its impact on global and local business and society.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 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.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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PCOM 6000 Survey Professional Writing
Introduction to the various forms of professional writing with emphasis on purpose, structure and limitations, including television, radio, new media, journalism, public relations, etc.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 6060 Communication Ethics
By analyzing real world cases, students examine ethical, legal and moral dilemmas found in such businesses as electronic communication, corporate communication/public relations, education and marketing.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 6090 Leadership and Teamwork
This course enables students to acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and applied skills in the areas of teamwork and leadership. The course provides a dual focus with a theoretical survey of, and practical experience in, team processes and leadership theories/practice.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 6100 Writing for Digital Media
This course examines the art and craft of writing for digital media, including forms and limitations of the online environment by understanding how the evolution of digital media has changed the structure and marketplace of “traditional” media.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 6130 Applications Web Creation
This course Introduces students to basic tools used for creating web content such as Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop, as well as to social networking sites, online production tools and distribution systems.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 6150 Digital Communication Application
A graduate-level introduction to digital media tools necessary in professional media production, communication and design. Students develop working competence in file creation and editing, compression, and content transmission, and explore other professional tools and production possibilities with consumer applications and freeware.
Credits: 3.0
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PCOM 6190 Communication Technology and Social Interaction
Throughout history, communication technologies have allowed people to transcend the limits of face-to-face communication. This course will survey the development of communication technologies, with a special focus on the impact these technologies have made on communication practices in individual, relational, small group, organizational, cultural, and global contexts.
Credits: 3.0
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