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2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Music

Courses are designated as MUS in the class schedule.

  
  • MUS 497 - Senior Project (1)


    Independent investigation of an area of special interest in music culminating in a research paper, lecture, or lecture-recital. May be taken for credit for a maximum of two units.

  
  • MUS 498 - Recital (1)


    Prerequisites: 400 jury level in the principal performance area (400 jury level in composition for composition majors) and consent of instructor. Corequisite: MUS 365K , MUS 365I , MUS 365S , MUS 365G  or MUS 365V .

  
  • MUS 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Special topic in music selected in consultation with and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units..

  
  • MUS 500 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (3)


    Required of all music graduate students within the first nine study-plan units. Basic bibliography, literature and research techniques, as well as other materials useful in graduate study.

  
  • MUS 524 - Seminar in Music Theory (3)


    Theoretical subjects (form/style analysis, history of music theory, etc.) to be chosen by instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 552 - Seminar in Music of the Renaissance (3)


    Forms, styles and characteristics of music between 1400 and 1600. Analysis of works by representative composers and theoretical writers.

    Prerequisites:MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 553 - Seminar in Music of the Baroque Period (3)


    Musical forms, styles and performance practices of the Baroque period. Analysis of representative works.

    Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 554 - Seminar in Music of the Classic Period (3)


    History and literature of music from approximately 1730 to 1820. Analysis of representative works.

    Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 555 - Seminar in Music of the Romantic Period (3)


    Structure and development of music in the 19th century. Analysis of representative works.

    Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 556 - Seminar in Twentieth-Century American Music (3)


    History and literature of American art music in the 20th century. Analysis of representative musical works and repertories, as well as musical, historical and social developments.

    Prerequisite: MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 557 - Seminar In Musicology (3)


  
  • MUS 567 - Seminar in Piano Pedagogy (3)


    Graduate-level study of advanced learning theories, musical issues and pedagogical methods involved in teaching piano through lectures, discussions and student presentations. Practice teaching required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 568 - Graduate Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy (2)


    Problems of vocal pedagogy as related to teaching and performance. Anatomical, psychological and musical considerations relating to vocal techniques for solo and choral singing. Comparative methodologies for studio teaching. Supervised practice teaching component.

    Prerequisites: MUS 468 , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 570G - Seminar in Guitar Literature (3)


    Advanced study of guitar literature, with performances and analysis by class members and lectures by the instructor. Requirements can be met by performance and/or analysis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 570P - Seminar in Piano Literature (2)


    Advanced study of piano literature, with performances and analyses by class members and lectures by the instructor. Requirements can be met by performance and/or analysis. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: MUS 351A , MUS 351B , MUS 351C MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 570V - Vocal Literature Seminar (2)


    Advanced techniques and problems in the study of vocal literature for analysis and performance. Topics include historical contexts, literary and textual interpretation, music form and analysis, and performance practices.

    Prerequisites: MUS 457A , MUS 457B , MUS 500 .

  
  • MUS 583 - Seminar in Advanced Choral Conducting and Interpretation (2)


    Choral conducting techniques. Lab work with student groups and concert conducting. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisites: MUS 383B , MUS 500 , conducting experience.

  
  • MUS 591 - Individual Instruction (1)


    Individual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: jury recommendation.

  
  • MUS 592 - Individual Instruction (2)


    Individual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: jury recommendation.

  
  • MUS 597 - Project (1-3)


    The culminating experience of all M.M. students, and of M.A. Music Education and M.A. Piano Pedagogy students who so elect. Number of units is variable depending on options chosen in conjunction with advisers from activities, such as public recitals, lecture, corollary essay, original composition(s) or a significant research study. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.

  
  • MUS 598 - Thesis (3)


    Individual investigations of specific problems in the area of concentration by candidates for the M.A. degree. Students must submit an enrollment request form by week one of the preceding semester.

  
  • MUS 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Research and study projects in areas of specialization beyond regularly offered coursework. Oral and/or written reports required. Students must submit an enrollment request form by week one of the preceding semester. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing in music and consent of instructor.


Music Education

Courses are designated as MUSE in the class schedule.

  
  • MUSE 394 - Music Education Practicum (3)


    For Music Education majors. Observation and application of musical concepts and materials, repertoire selection, sequential pedagogy, classroom delivery skills, and concurrent development of management skills, aural and visual discrimination skills, error detection and transposition skills.

    Prerequisite: MUS 382B  or MUS 382B ; EDSC 310 .

  
  • MUSE 395 - Clinical Practice in Conducting (2)


    For Music Education majors. Clinical practice and field applications of concepts, materials and procedures as applied to field situations, as in public and private schools. Each student observes, analyzes, assists when appropriate, and document a variety of actual classroom teaching situations and performances at various levels.

    Prerequisites: MUSE 394 .

  
  • MUSE 404 - Microcomputers and MIDI for School Music Classrooms (3)


    Pre-service and in-service music teachers learn how to use microcomputers and musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) for classroom management and pedagogical purposes. Students gain experience with software for word processing, database, spreadsheet, music notation, music pedagogy, and MIDI.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 310 .

  
  • MUSE 442 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Music in the Public Schools (3)


    History, principles of public education, grades K-12, with emphasis on music. Philosophy, methods, materials and procedures for organizing and teaching music in elementary and secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a preliminary Single Subject credential.

    Prerequisite: admission to teacher education. Corequisite: EDSC 440F , EDSC 440S .

  
  • MUSE 449E - Externship in Secondary Teaching (3)


    For candidates who have declared for the single subject credential in music. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Corequisite: MUSE 442 .

  
  • MUSE 449I - Internship in Secondary Teaching (10)


    Prerequisite: candidates who have declared for the single subject credential in music.

  
  • MUSE 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    For candidates who have declared for the single subject credential in music.

    Corequisite: MUSE 449I .

  
  • MUSE 501 - Contemporary Music Education (3)


    Recent renovations and overview of the history, philosophy, and methodology of the art of teaching music. Trends and applications of educational theory in relation to the teaching of music.

  
  • MUSE 529 - Advanced Pedagogy in Music Education (3)


    Advanced pedagogical strategies for music teaching and learning, including world approaches to music education (e.g., Kodaly, Suziki, Orff), current music learning theory, and applications from cognitive and developmental psychology. Implications and applications for school music classes and curriculum development.

  
  • MUSE 531 - Foundations of Music Education (3)


    Philosophical, historical, psychological, and aesthetic bases of music education. Contemporary trends and future directions of music education.

  
  • MUSE 533 - Psychology of Music (3)


    Contemporary topics merging research and practice in the fields of music teaching and learning theory. Topics include musical behavior, psycholacoustical parameters of music, perception, affective response, musical memory, learning theory, musical cognition.


Nursing

Courses are designated as NURS in the class schedule. Note: All clinical nursing courses for the B.S. in Nursing require admission to the university and to the School of Nursing as a nursing major. The School of Nursing application, health care information listed under the “Bachelor of Science in Nursing” text above, and references are also required.

  
  • NURS 205 - Medical Terminology (3)


    Introduction to medical terminology using word building (roots, suffixes, prefixes, spelling, and pronunciation) as they relate to anatomical structure and function. Additional topics include medical terminology related to pharmacology, abnormal conditions, surgical procedures, and diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • NURS 305 - Professional Nursing (4)


    Professional nursing role, written and oral communication theory, and the nursing process. Psycho-social concepts relative to health of the individual. Influence of culture, role, social support and values evaluated. Meets undergraduate writing requirement. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to B.S. in Nursing program.

  
  • NURS 310 - Nursing Research/Evidence-Based Practice (3)


    Historical, philosophical and ethical aspects of nursing research. Relationship between nursing research and professional accountability. Principles and methods of research process with emphasis on evaluating research for use in leadership and professional role. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: statistics course.

  
  • NURS 312 - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Bridge to Registered Nurse (RN) (3)


    Will guide the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) through the role transition into becoming a Registered Nurse (RN).

    Prerequisite: Must hold a current Vocational Nurse license in good standing and be currently enrolled in the LVN to BSN program.

  
  • NURS 321 - Health Assessment (3)


    Health assessment across the lifespan. Basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform assessments, including interviewing, history taking and foundational physical assessment skills are acquired. Developmental and culturally competent assessment skills and ability to recognize deviations from normal.

    Prerequisites: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s program in Nursing. Corequisite: NURS 321L .

  
  • NURS 321L - Health Assessment Professional Practice Laboratory (1)


    Practice history talking, physical examination techniques, and risk identification on peers during supervised campus laboratory sessions. Apply the skills and techniques acquired to intervene and reduce risks and/or promote health with individual clients during clinical laboratory. Credit/No Credit only. (3 hours laboratory).

    Prerequisite: admission to pre-licensure pathway to the bachelor or master’s program in nursing; Corequisite: NURS 321 .

  
  • NURS 322 - Concepts of Professional Nursing (3)


    Professional nursing role within the health care environment, including nursing theory and interpersonal communication. Theory and evidence-based nursing practice. Influence of culture and professional values on the role of the professional nurse. Meets undergraduate writing requirement.

    Prerequisite: admission to the bachelor’s or prelicensure master’s pathway in nursing.

  
  • NURS 323 - Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (5)


    Normal physiology and anatomy, altered physiologic states and nursing management of selected pathophysiologic disorders and diseases. Core drug knowledge, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Drug classifications by categories affecting various body systems and disease states.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s program in Nursing.

  
  • NURS 324 - Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness (1)


    Development approach to providing culturally appropriate nursing care. Growth, development and sociocultural factors that influence the health and illness of various cultural groups and explores factors that impact the use of health care resources.

    Prerequisite: Admission to prelicensure nursing pathway.

  
  • NURS 340 - Advanced Concepts I (2)


    Health assessment across the life span, analysis of health data and identification of risks in specific groups. Evidence-based practice and culturally sensitive nursing interventions to reduce risk and promote health. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Admission to RN-BSN pathway; Corequisite: NURS 340L .

  
  • NURS 340L - Advanced Concepts I Laboratory (1)


    Practice history-taking, physical examination techniques and risk identification on peers in supervised on-campus setting. Students apply these skills and intervene to reduce risk and or promote health with individual clients.

    Prerequisite: admission to RN-BSN pathway. Corequisite: NURS 340 .

  
  • NURS 345 - Advanced Concepts II (3)


    Alterations in health status and their applications to nursing practice. Alterations at the cell and system levels, and potential resulting functional changes. Epidemiological approaches and clinical case studies are presented to support nursing assessments and interventions. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to the B.S. in Nursing.

  
  • NURS 390 - Critical Thinking in Nursing (1)


    Use problem-based clinical case studies to critically analyze approaches to selected problems in nursing practice. Includes application of test-taking strategies, the nursing process, use of evidence-based practice concepts, and analysis of clinical practice issues.

    Prerequisite: completion of one semester in the prelicensure nursing pathway.

  
  • NURS 402 - Community Health Nursing (3)


    Community health nursing roles in prevention and health promotion with culturally diverse families and populations in a variety of community settings. Identifying risk and using the nursing process with populations at risk. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: 300-level nursing courses. Corequisite: NURS 402L .

  
  • NURS 402L - Community Health Nursing: Clinical (3)


    Apply community health theory in supervised clinical experiences with individuals, families and communities. Clinical experiences in public health settings, including official agencies and other community agencies. (9 hours practicum per week)

    Prerequisites: 300-level nursing courses. Corequisite: NURS 402 .

  
  • NURS 403 - Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)


    Concepts of physiological integrity; psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments and health promotion/maintenance. Beginning competencies required for care of adult and older adult clients with acute and chronic health problems across a variety of practice settings.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing. Corequisite: NURS 403L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 403L - Found Nursing Pract Lab (3)


    Acquire basic nursing skills in simulated and actual clinical settings. Interpersonal communication, safety documentation and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing. Corequisite: NURS 403 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 404 - Mental Health Nursing (3)


    Integrates theory from nursing, related fields, communication and critical thinking in providing nursing care for multicultural individuals, families, groups and specific populations with mental illness. Providing professional nursing care that promotes mental health and adaptation to mental illness.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; PSYC 101 , NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 322 , NURS 323 , NURS 403 , NURS 403L . Corequisite: NURS 404L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 404L - Mental Health Nursing Lab (2)


    Develop interpersonal communication skills and therapeutic use of self. Develop role of nurse as provider, designer and coordinator of care for individuals, families and community groups with mental health care needs.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L . Corequisite: NURS 404 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 405 - Management of Medical Surgical Adult and Older Adult Clients (3)


    Nursing theory for care of adult and older adult clients with medical-surgical health alterations. Diagnostic and therapeutic nursing interventions relevant to medical-surgical health alterations. Nursing process and critical thinking to manage acute and chronic medical-surgical problems.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L . Corequisite: NURS 405L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 405L - Management of Medical-Surgical Adult and Older Adult Clients Laboratory (3)


    Opportunities to practice advanced nursing skills in simulated and actual clinical settings. Further development of the nursing role in providing and coordinating care for adult and older adult clients with acute and chronic medical-surgical health alterations.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L . Corequisite: NURS 405 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 406 - Reproductive Health Nursing (2)


    Nursing theory for caring diverse and multicultural women, newborns and families. Integrating and applying theory from nursing and related fields, standards of clinical practice, evidence-based practice, communication and critical thinking with the nursing process.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s program in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L . Corequisite: NURS 406L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 406L - Reprocutive Health Nursing Laboratory (2)


    Integrating and applying the nursing process in providing care for multicultural women, neonates and their families. Developing the role of nurse as provider, designer and coordinator of care for women across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L . Corequisite: NURS 406 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 407 - Child Health Nursing (2)


    Integrating and applying nursing process in providing age-appropriate care and advocating for infants, children and adolescents. Collaborating with the child, family and other members of the health care team to promote and adapt to illness.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L . Corequisite: NURS 407L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 407L - Child Health Nursing Lab (2)


    Apply the dimensions of health, health care and nursing in addressing the health care needs of infants, children and adolescents, focusing on health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s program in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L . Corequisite: NURS 407 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 408L - Nursing Externship (3)


    Gain additional clinical experience while employed in a clinical setting. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, provide direct care to selected patients, consistent with the student’s level of clinical experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. (1 hour seminar, 9 hours clinical externship)

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 323 , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L , NURS 406 , NURS 406L , NURS 407 , NURS 407L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 410 - Leadership/Management in Professional Nursing (3)


    Integrating the leadership role with professional nursing. Theories of leadership, management and organizations; their application to health care agencies. Importance of collaboration, accountability and advocacy in the leadership role.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L , NURS 406 , NURS 406L , NURS 407 , NURS 407L . Corequisite: NURS 410L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 410L - Leadership/Management in Professional Nursing Laboratory (2)


    Theories and principles of leadership and management are synthesized in a selected clinical area within the health care system. Decision making, critical thinking, client advocacy, collaboration, leadership and functioning as a team member within the health care setting.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L , NURS 406 , NURS 406L , NURS 407 , NURS 407L . Corequisite: NURS 410 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 411 - Management of the Adult with Complex Health Alterations (3)


    Nursing theory for caring adult and older adult clients with complex health alterations. Diagnostic and therapeutic nursing interventions relevant to advanced medical-surgical health alterations. Nursing process and critical thinking to manage and coordinate care.

    Prerequisites: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s in nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L , NURS 406 , NURS 406L , NURS 407 , NURS 407L . Corequisite: NURS 411L .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 411L - Management of the Adult with Complex Health Alterations Laboratory (3)


    Design and coordinate advanced medicalsurgical nursing care for adult and older adult clients with complex health alterations. Advanced medical-surgical and critical care nursing. Critical thinking, organization, leadership and time management skills. Credit/no credit only.

    Prerequisite: admission to prelicensure pathway to the bachelor’s or master’s program in Nursing; NURS 321 , NURS 321L , NURS 403 , NURS 403L , NURS 404 , NURS 404L , NURS 405 , NURS 405L , NURS 406 , NURS 406L , NURS 407 , NURS 407L . Corequisite: NURS 411 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  
  • NURS 420 - Trans-Generational Issues in Nursing (4)


    Course cannot be taken for graduate credit. Developmental theories across the lifespan and the aging process are discussed with emphasis on analysis of health behavior. Normative transitions, conflicts of childhood, adult life, and the nurse’s role in health promotion are included. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; NURS 305 , NURS 310 , NURS 355/NURS 355L.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 452 - Leadership/Management in Professional Nursing (6)


    Leadership/management and change theories in regards to their application in healthcare organizations. Concepts of ethics, quality, safety, power, collaboration, advocacy, and decision making in relationship to the nursing leader role. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: senior RN to BSN nursing major.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 470A - Art and Science of Nursing I (6)


    Elements of the art and science of nursing. Competencies identified by regulatory/accrediting agencies and their association to the student learning outcomes. The professional nursing role in a collaborative setting. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to the RN-BSN pathway.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 470B - Art and Science of Nursing II (6)


    The art and science of nursing; competencies identified by regulatory/accrediting agencies and their association to the BSN role in inter-professional collaboration; and planning evidence-based care for populations across the healthcare continuum.

    Prerequisite: NURS 470A .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • NURS 499 - Independent Study in Nursing (1-3)


    Individually supervised studies and/or projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: senior standing in nursing and/or consent of instructor.

  
  • NURS 501 - Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing Practice (3)


    Study and critique of the organization and development of nursing knowledge. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate status or consent of instructor.

  
  • NURS 505A - Nursing Research and Evaluation for Practice (3)


    Research methodology, research problems, interpretation and utilization of research results, with emphasis on critiquing qualitative and quantitative nursing research. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

  
  • NURS 505B - Seminar in Nursing Research (3)


    Concepts and issues related to evidence-based practice. Developing and refining the directed project/research proposal. Proposal includes problem/purpose statements, literature review, measurement tools, work plan, timeline, method and evaluation (analysis/synthesis) plan. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: NURS 501, NURS 505A or admission to the DNP Program.

  
  • NURS 507 - Advanced Decision Making: Nursing Issues Seminar (3)


    Applies critical thinking and decision making theory to professional issues within the context of ethical/legal and public policy considerations and with multidisciplinary health teams. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

  
  • NURS 508 - Advanced Nursing: Vulnerable Populations (3)


    Applies epidemiological model to analyze the health risk factors that place populations at risk for health conditions, and plan nursing interventions to promote health and prevent disease. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: NURS 501 , NURS 505A .

  
  • NURS 510 - Development and Evaluation of Nursing Curricula (3)


    Major components of, and processors for, curriculum development and program evaluation. Analyze a curriculum and utilize a program evaluation model to recommend curricular revisions. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to the M.S. in Nursing.

  
  • NURS 511 - Theoretical Basis of Leadership and Organizations in Nursing (3)


    Theoretical bases for organizational context, structure and function. Models for leadership within a health care industry that deals with diverse client populations. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: NURS 501 , NURS 505A .

  
  • NURS 512 - Instructional Design in Nursing Education (3)


    Course design and instructional strategies to include teaching modalities, including use of simulation and evaluating student learning. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: NURS 501 , NURS 510 .

  
  • NURS 513 - Nursing Service Economics (3)


    Applying critical thinking and decision-making theory to economic control techniques within the organizational context of complex health care systems. Review budgeting terminology and concepts in detail, as well as current trends and regulatory requirement for operations. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to the Nursing Leadership concentration.

  
  • NURS 514 - Nursing Service Leadership Practicum I (3)


    Supervised learning experiences in leadership in nursing. Applying organizational and nursing theories and identifying researchable problems in nursing leadership. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (1 hour seminar and 8 hours practicum per week.)

    Prerequisite: NURS 513 . Pre- or corequisite: NURS 511 .

  
  • NURS 515 - Nursing Service Administration Practicum II (3)


    Synthesis of theory and practice to develop and utilize techniques for strategic management in nursing service administration. Issues relevant to advanced nursing roles. (1 hour seminar and 8 hours practicum per week, each semester)

    Prerequisite: NURS 514 .

  
  • NURS 516A - Nurse Educator Teaching Practicum (3)


    Applying theories and concepts in curriculum development, evaluation, instructional strategies, and student evaluation in nursing education. Work with an experienced nurse educator in the academic or agency setting under the supervision of the instructor. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: NURS 501 , NURS 505A , NURS 505B , NURS 510 , NURS 512 , NURS 517 .

  
  • NURS 516B - Nurse Educator Clinical Practicum (3)


    Working with a master¿s or doctorally prepared nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and skills, the student will demonstrate expanded clinical knowledge and proficiency in the student¿s area of clinical practice. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: NURS 501 , NURS 505B , NURS 510 , NURS 512 , NURS 517 , NURS 540 , NURS 542L   NURS 552 .

  
  • NURS 517 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3)


    Assessment and evaluation strategies utilized in nursing education. Conceptual frameworks; formative and summative strategies for assessing, testing and evaluation learning; clinical evaluation; and course and program evaluation. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: NURS 501 , NURS 505A .

  
  • NURS 518 - Healthcare Quality and Safety (3)


    Patient safety and its relationship to overall improvement in the quality of health care emphasizing the leaders’ role in creating and sustaining a culture of safety. One or more sections may be offered in any online format

    Prerequisites: NURS 501 , NURS 505A .

  
  • NURS 519 - Informatics in Healthcare (3)


    Using information systems/technology resources to implement quality improvement initiatives and support practice and administrative decision-making. Standards and principles for selecting and evaluating information systems and patient technology, and related ethical, regulatory and legal issues. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Admission to the MSN or DNP program.

  
  • NURS 520 - Advanced Concepts in Leadership of Health Care Systems (3)


    Focuses on advanced concepts in health care leadership, including health work environments, ethics, human resources, innovation management, interdisciplinary collaboration and organizational governance. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: Admission to MSN, Nursing Leadership concentration; NURS 501 NURS 505A , NURS 507 , NURS 511 NURS 513 .

  
  • NURS 524 - Advanced Health Assessment: Ambulatory Pediatrics (3)


    Knowledge/skills required to conduct a pediatric assessment appropriate to the age of the child/adolescent and the nature of the visit. Collection, analysis and application of health/physical assessment data on children within the school environment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: undergraduate course in Health Assessment and admission to the school nursing program.

  
  • NURS 526 - Health Care for the Young Family (3)


    Knowledge and skills needed to identify and provide health promotion/disease prevention information to school staff, parents and their children. Developmental/behavioral theories and assessment techniques and strategies for health lifestyles. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: NURS 505A .

  
  • NURS 529L - Health Teaching Lab for School Nurses (1)


    Field-based course that meets requirements for observation of health teaching in the classroom as stated in the Special Teaching Authorization in Health (STAH) standards. Observe and assess health teaching strategies in a variety of classroom settings (preK-12). (3 hours lab per week)

    Pre- or corequisite EDSC 550 .

  
  • NURS 530 - School Nurse Specialist I (3)


    Advanced theory and practice of school nursing, emphasizing the health care provider role of the school nurse with children of varying ages, including those with special needs and learning disabilities. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • NURS 532 - School Nurse Specialist II (3)


    Advanced practice role of school nurses focusing on program level issues. Management, coordination, resource utilization, advocacy, health care policy and communication with school staff, educators, administrators, clients and families within school districts. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to graduate program.

  
  • NURS 533L - School Nurse Specialist Practicum (3)


    Field study applying theory, research, and clinical skills related to the multifaceted role of the professional school nurse. Planning, coordinating, and providing health care in school/community settings. Assessing and managing children’s health care needs.

    Prerequisite: NURS 530   Pre- or corequisite: NURS 532 .

  
  • NURS 534L - Special Teaching Authorization in Health (STAH) Practicum (2)


    Apply and evaluate theories and strategies of instruction, curriculum and learning while practicing in the role of a health educator in a school/classroom setting with a master teacher. Meets the student teaching requirement for the STAH Credential.

    Pre- or corequisites: HESC 455 , EDSC 550 , NURS 529L .

  
  • NURS 540 - Advanced Pathophysiology: Clinical Implications for Nurses (2)


    Principles of normal body functioning, pathophysiologic and psychological changes occurring with altered health across life span. Clinical case studies utilized to demonstrate the pathophysiologic basis for assessment and management of common health problems. May be repeated once for credit. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

  
  • NURS 541 - Reproductive Pathophysiology (1)


    Current theory and research is presented related to the impact of endocrine changes related to women’s fetal and newborn health. Human growth and development and the rational for current management strategies.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing in nursing.

  
  • NURS 542 - Advanced Health Assessment (2)


    Applying theoretical concepts related to comprehensive health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Analyzing, synthesizing, and applying comprehensive health assessment data, including the bio-psychosocial, development and environmental needs of patients and families. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite: graduate nursing standing.

  
  • NURS 542L - Advanced Health Assessment Laboratory (1)


    Clinical application of advanced health assessment skills and strategies necessary for advanced practice nursing role in a particular area of specialization. (3 hours practicum per week)

    Corequisite: NURS 542 .

  
  • NURS 544 - Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (2)


    National clinical preventive services guidelines for health promotion, disease prevention, health assessment and screening pertinent to various age groups. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.

  
  • NURS 545L - Advanced Practice Nurse Clinical Practicum I (2)


    Clinical application of theory and research related to the advanced health assessment and health promotion across the lifespan. (6 hours practicum per week)

    Prerequisites: NURS 542 , NURS 542L , NURS 544 .

  
  • NURS 546 - Primary Care of Women I: Family Planning/Gynecology (3)


    Primary health care by advanced practice nurses for women, including assessment, diagnosis prevention, research and management of common gynecologic and family planning problems. Supporting reproductive pathophysiology and patient education. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: NURS 540 , NURS 542 , NURS 542L .

 

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