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MKTG 8670 - Promotion Strategy and Tactics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
A course examining the use of promotion in profit and nonprofit organizations is studied. Methods of promotion including public relations, advertising, professional selling, and sales promotion will be analyzed, including how and when to use each, how to measure effectiveness, and how to select promotion service suppliers.
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MKTG 8710 - Consumer and Buyer Behavior 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
Utilizes the behavioral sciences and research methods to analyze, forecast, and meet consumer needs. The roles of advertising and ethical issues are analyzed.
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MKTG 8720 - Strategic Product Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
A study of the strategic product portfolio from the perspective of the marketing manager. In-depth analysis of the total product, development of products. and strategies related to product introduction, change, and deletion.
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MKTG 8730 - International Marketing Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
The course focuses on the application of marketing management strategies and tactics in a global economy. Using case studies, the course analyzes how varying environmental forces influence adaptation of the marketing mix and how homogenizing forces influence global standardization of marketing strategy.
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MKTG 8740 - Sports Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030.
The course introduces students to the application of basic principles of marketing to the unique industry of sports (i.e. sponsorships, licensing). Furthermore, the advanced use of marketing strategies is applied to the sports industry for the preparation of student placement in management roles.
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MKTG 8750 - Applied Marketing Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
Examination and evaluation of marketing information sources and systems for opportunity identification and analysis, planning, decision making, and control.
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MKTG 8770 - Sales Management Decisions 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
Advanced study of conceptual and methodological tools used to support decisions required for the management of sales personnel and the planning and control of sales operations.
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MKTG 8780 - Business to Business Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
An examination of the areas of strategic and tactical planning and implementation when dealing with products sold to other business firms.
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MKTG 8790 - Applied Global Business Strategies 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent.
This course focuses on an applied multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and implementing global business strategy. It examines the phases of global strategy evolution, emphasizing the key strategic thrusts as well as how to leverage the firm’s position and competencies to take advantage of potential synergies. A special learning opportunity is provided by a required overseas business study tour. Students will be exposed to foreign culture and perspectives on global strategy formulation and implementation.
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MKTG 8900 - Special Topics in Marketing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent, and permission of the instructor and the program director.
Selected contemporary topics in marketing and professional sales of interest to faculty and students.
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MKTG 9601 - Seminar in Behavioral Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course reviews applied behavioral research from the fields of accounting, marketing and management. Research will be introduced that considers how scholars from different fields use topics such as individual differences, judgment, decision making, motivation, and incentives in their research on individual and group or committee behavior. A portion of the course is devoted to specific research phenomena within each student’s field of study. Each topic is introduced through a review of seminal theories and is reinforced with current research that applies or tests those theories.
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MKTG 9608 - Concentration Doctoral Directed Study 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA, completion of two of the three courses in the sequence of MKTG 9601, MKTG 9611, MKTG 9612, and/or MKTG 9650 and permission of the advisor.
Individualized and independent scholarly investigation and research of an important topic in business. The focus, content, and expectations for this study will be formally established by the doctoral student and supervising professor to provide the student in-depth knowledge of a research area within the student’s discipline. The culmination of the study will be a research project or literature review resulting in a publishable quality paper.
Note This course is repeatable for up to 6 total credit hours.
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MKTG 9611 - Seminar in Business Strategy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course examines topics and research in business strategy focusing particularly on the major theories associated with global strategy formulation with the goal of firm short-term and long-term performance. Topics include theories of globalizing business, theories of national culture and business strategy, market structure and strategy, the resource based view of the firm, transaction costs theory, institutional theories, strategic alliances, and theories of strategic leadership. Each topic is introduced through research paper treatments of seminal theories. The theories are then reinforced with current research that apply and/or test these theories.
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MKTG 9612 - Seminar in Marketing Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA and completion of DBA 9001 and DBA 9003.
This course examines topics and research in marketing focusing particularly on the “4 Ps” (Price, Product, Distribution, and Promotions) in both domestic and international settings. Each topic is introduced through research paper treatments of seminal theories. The theories are then reinforced with current research that apply and/or test these theories.
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MKTG 9650 - Special Topics in Marketing 1-3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DBA program and permission of the program director.
Selected contemporary topics in marketing of mutual interest to doctoral faculty and doctoral students.
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MKTG 9901 - Research Methods & Dissertation Design I 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of two of the four courses in the sequence of MKTG 9601, MKTG 9611, MKTG 9612, and/or MKTG 9650 and permission of the advisor.
This course serves as an introduction to writing the dissertation. In this course we focus on a variety of issues including how to pick your topic, developing a research design (including how data is to be collected and what methods are to be employed in analyzing the data), developing a research plan, the structure and design of the Coles DBA dissertation (including how practitioner papers differ from academic papers), writing an introduction, writing a literature review, writing up the methods and findings sections, and writing up a conclusion and implications section. Each topic is introduced through selected papers and students come prepared to present and discuss their own dissertation ideas. The course is conducted in coordination with the course professor and student’s research advisor.
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MKTG 9902 - Research Methods & Dissertation Design II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program and completion of MKTG 9901.
In this course students defend their dissertation proposal. In addition, a variety of topics are offered to help them complete their dissertations. Students in consultation with their major professor choose appropriate topics. They include experimental, survey, qualitative and secondary data collection methods, methods of data analysis including regression based statistics (including hierarchical regression), ANOVA and structural equation modeling. They also include writing topics such as writing an introduction, writing a literature review, how to write up the methods and findings sections, writing up a conclusion and implications section, and writing a practitioner paper. In prior consultation with their major professor, students choose among the offered topics as well as schedule a time to defend their proposal.
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MKTG 9904 - Dissertation Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA Program, completion of 12 hours of graduate level research courses and permission of advisor.
Course work supports and guides doctoral candidates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide individual time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic support from their peers. Course may be repeated as necessary.
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MATH 7495 - Advanced Perspectives on School Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program.
This course is for prospective 6-12 mathematics teachers who have a strong undergraduate training in mathematics. This course is designed so that students can revisit key ideas in school mathematics, bringing with them the skills and understandings of college course work in mathematics and connecting more advanced ideas to the topics they will teach in middle school and high school. The goal of the course is to deepen and broaden students’ understanding of fundamental ideas involving algebra, functions, trigonometry, number theory, discrete mathematics, probability, and mathematical modeling. The emphasis is on engaging the students in reasoning and problem solving, communication about mathematics, making connections among different areas and concepts of mathematics, and exploring different ways of representing mathematical principles.
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MATH 7700 - Elementary Set Theory 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
A course in the theory of sets with application to the development of the real number system. Proofs, applications and history will be included.
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MATH 7712 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
This is an application-oriented course that introduces a variety of discrete mathematical topics such as finite graphs, matrices, recursion, counting, probability, and modular arithmetic. It is designed to reflect current recommendations of the Mathematical Association of America and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics for the preparation and development of mathematics teachers.
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MATH 7713 - Statistics and Data Analysis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
This course focuses on applications of statistics and data analysis to various fields such as education, science, and business. Through the use of various technologies as data analysis tools, the students will solve problems using descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as apply algebraic techniques for analyzing data.
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MATH 7714 - Geometry from Multiple Perspectives 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
This course focuses on Euclidean, non-Euclidean, and transformational geometry. Topics include incidence, order, parallelism, formal and informal proof, proportional reasoning, spatial visualization, and axiomatic systems. An investigative approach encourages students to conjecture, test, and verify geometric principles.
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MATH 7717 - Elementary Number Theory 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
Introduction to the basic principles of number theory. Topics include properties of integers, congruences, divisibility, greatest common divisors, the Euclidean algorithm, Pythagorean theorem, prime number theorems, Diophantine equations, Fermat’s Last Theorem, Goldbach’s conjecture, Euler’s theorem and applications in cryptology.
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MATH 7718 - Functions and Analytic Techniques 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
Study of families of functions from the perspective of multiple representations. Extends knowledge of basic algebraic and trigonometric functions and the modeling process through applications using various technologies.
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MATH 7900 - Special Topics 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
Exploration of a specifically designed topic.
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MATH 7950 - Directed Study 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
A concentrated investigation of selected topics of an advanced nature.
Note The content will be determined jointly by the instructor and student.
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MAED 6416 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics I 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L or EDUC 6110 and EDUC 6120.
An examination and application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching middle and secondary school mathematics in the multicultural and diverse classroom of today. Includes a secondary school field experience in mathematics teaching and seminars.
Note Proof of professional liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
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MAED 6416L - Practicum II 0 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L or EDUC 6110 and EDUC 6120.
Corequisite: MAED 6416.
This field experience is designed to provide the candidate with the opportunity to apply and reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite course, MAED 6416. Candidates are placed in appropriate school settings where they carry out direct activities. Candidates must have a satisfactory practicum to continue in the MAT program without remediation.
Note A criminal background check and verification of liability insurance is required.
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MAED 6475 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics II 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAED 6416, MAED 6416L.
Building upon knowledge and skills developed in MAED 6416, candidates continue to examine and apply curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics in diverse classrooms.
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MAED 6475L - Practicum III 0 Class Hours 18 Laboratory Hours 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MAED 6417 and MAED 6417L.
Corequisite: MAED 6475.
This field experience is designed to provide the candidate with the opportunity to apply and reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite courses, MAED 6417. Candidates are placed in appropriate school settings where they observe, assist, and teach. Candidates must have a satisfactory practicum to continue in the MAT program without remediation.
Note A criminal background check and verification of liability insurance is required.
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MAED 7701 - History of Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
A historical and cultural development of mathematics from ancient times to the present as a natural development of human endeavors. Selected topics include numeration, mathematical notation, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, analysis, and prominent mathematicians. Individual projects allow students to research topics which would be appropriate to their areas of mathematical interests and to applications in their school classrooms.
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MAED 7715 - Mathematical Problem Solving 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Investigations in this course center around formulating, solving, and extending problems from various areas of mathematics and other disciplines. The course includes issues related to problem solving such as historical perspectives, Polya’s contributions, and research-based ideas for teaching and assessing problem solving.
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MAED 7716 - Math Studies 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Students’ understanding of the mathematics they teach will be deepened and broadened through the study of problems in Algebra, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, and Mathematical Modeling. This course is designed so that students can explore key ideas in mathematics, bringing with them the skills and understandings of advanced course work, enhancing their understanding, and connecting more advanced ideas to the topics they teach.
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MAED 7719 - Technology and Mathematics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Focus is on the current effects and potential of technology for doing, teaching, and learning mathematics. Students explore mathematics as they develop skill in innovative mathematics technologies. Technologies include graphing calculators, data collection technologies (such as CBL, CBR), dynamic geometry software, statistics software, web simulations, web courseware, and other technology tools for mathematics. This course is designed to fulfill the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirement for technology endorsement.
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MAED 7723 - Patterns & Relations 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study.
Using patterns will provide the P-5 teacher an opportunity to explore a variety of mathematical topics such as exponents, number theory, rational numbers, measurement, geometry, etc. These explorations will allow the student to construct understandings, to provide reasons for their actions, to communicate their understanding and to make connections to other mathematical topics.
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MAED 7724 - Shapes and Measures 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study.
Students will model, map, and engage in activities to discover, visualize and represent concepts and properties of geometric figures in the physical world. These geometrical explorations and investigations will provide P-5 teachers opportunities to strengthen their spatial intuitions and gain greater understanding of geometric concepts necessary to function effectively in a three-dimensional world.
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MAED 7725 - Mathematical Exploration, Discovery and Problem Solving for Teachers (P-5) 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study.
This course will provide opportunities for teachers to investigate, discuss, question, conjecture and verify their conclusions from situations generated within the context of everyday experiences. Critical thinking skills and assessment techniques will be included.
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MAED 7751 - Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college.
Emphasizes general mathematical concepts and reasoning methods and how they undergird the development of analytic thinking. Emphasizes the link between mathematics and mathematics pedagogy. Topics include multiple representations, thinking and reasoning mathematically, communication, modeling, connections, and applications. The impact of these mathematical processes on school mathematics instruction is addressed in such topics as standards-based education, alternative curricula, testing and assessment, differentiation of instruction, and the use of innovative teaching tools.
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MAED 7900 - Special Topics 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study.
Exploration of a specifically designed topic or theme in mathematics education for experienced classroom teachers.
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MAED 7950 - Directed Study 1-9 (Repeatable, Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study.
A concentrated investigation of selected topics of an advanced nature. The content will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
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MAED 8900 - Research Methods & Critique in Mathematics Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program.
This course is designed to survey, from an advanced point of view, research methods used in mathematics education by examination of important research in mathematics education. Students will analyze, summarize, and critique published research. Students will also have an opportunity to read extensively the literature relevant to their proposed dissertation research and focus the research questions for their dissertation.
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MAED 8900 - Research Methods and Critique in Mathematics Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. Program.
This course is designed to survey, from an advanced point of view, research methods used in mathematics education by examination of important research in mathematics education. Students will analyze, summarize, and critique published research. Students will also have an opportunity to read extensively the literature relevant to their proposed dissertation research and focus the research questions for their dissertation.
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MAED 9300 - Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) 3 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and problem solving of a current topic of vital concern relevant to teaching, leading and student learning in secondary and middle grade classrooms and schools.
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MAED 9350 - Doctoral Directed Study 1-9 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Individualized and independent scholarly investigation and research of an important topic involving teaching, leading and student learning in secondary and middle grade classrooms and schools. The focus, content and expectations for this study will be formally established by the doctoral student and supervising professor.
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MAED 9900 - Dissertation 3-9 (Repeatable) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate level research courses.
Course work supports and guides doctoral candidates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide individual time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic support from their peers.
Note Course may be repeated as necessary.
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MUSI 7900 - Special Topics in Music 1-3 (Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
Selected special topics of interest to students and faculty.
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MUSI 7950 - Directed Study 1-9 (Regular Grades) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education.
Covers special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings.
Note May include original research projects.
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MUED 6660 - Instrument Techniques 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education.
Instrument techniques are a requirement for all certification programs in music education. They are taken by advisement according to the Instrument Techniques Requirement Display. This display provides for the necessary competencies in each of the music education specializations.
Note (MUED 6660/01 through 6660/15)
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NURS 7715 - Professional Advanced Role Development and Health Care Issues 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program.
Within this course, role theory, change theory, and leadership theory as they apply to advanced practice nursing are examined. The issues related to the role of the advanced practice nurse in today’s health care environment are explored. Ethical and legal decision-making processes are investigated. The standards and regulations governing advanced practice nursing are examined.
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NURS 7725 - Health Care Theory 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
Theories from healthcare, nursing and related fields are analyzed and critiqued from the perspective of theory development and theory utilization. Theoretical concepts are considered as they apply to the advanced practice nursing in research, communication, practice, and professional autonomy.
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NURS 7735 - Advanced Health Assessment, Health Maintenance and Health Promotion 2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program.
This course is designed to develop the student’s skill and critical appraisal of the history and physical examination of clients. Health promotion, risk screening, and disease prevention are emphasized while clinical strategies and interventions are critiqued utilizing research and theoretical data. A clinical practicum provides experiences in health promotion and maintenance allowing students to develop their assessment, interpretive, and diagnostic competencies.
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NURS 7745 - Theoretical Foundations, Research Applications, and Outcome Evaluations I 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course extends foundational competencies in research methods, epidemiology, and biostatistics. The focus is on examining research designs, methodology, data measurement and analysis, the ethics of research, and outcome evaluation for relevant problems encountered by the advanced practice nurse. Theories from health care, nursing, and related fields will be analyzed and critiqued from the perspective of theory development and utilization during inquiry. Students will analyze relevant scientific studies and begin development of the scientific proposal process in a particular area relevant to advanced nursing practice.
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NURS 7747 - Research Applications and Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice II 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7746.
This course builds upon the student’s basic knowledge of the research process and continues the instruction begun in NURS 7746. It explores quantitative and qualitative data analyses for relevant problems encountered by the advanced care practice nurse. Students will prepare and submit an Institutional Review Board request for approval for their proposal developed in NURS 7746.
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NURS 7755 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course expands the experienced professional nurse’s understanding of pharmacological principles, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the knowledge necessary to improve client care outcomes.
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NURS 7765 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course is designed to provide the experienced professional nurse with advanced content concerning normal and abnormal human physiologic responses to pertinent pathophysiologic conditions. Emphasis is placed on the clinical manifestations of these conditions may successfully intervene in a variety of advanced practice clinical settings.
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NURS 7774 - Advanced Care Management Models for Practice 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 8860.
This course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse leader in the advanced care management of individuals and populations in acute care or other appropriate health care settings. Principles of advanced care management including strategic planning, working with teams and various care management models and tools such as clinical pathways and care mapping in the managed care environment are emphasized. Additional concepts will be discussed such as clinical outcomes, documentation, and evaluation methodology in these environments.
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NURS 7780 - Seminar in Conflict Management & Ethics of Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course introduces the principles, theories, and skills of conflict management required for advanced practice nurses. In addition, the course engages the student in exploration of the ethical and legal frameworks, theories and applications that relate to leadership, management, and decision-making in health care organizations. Case analysis and presentation will emphasize the student’s ability to identify problems and offer collaborative resolutions in areas related to patient care, patient safety, and appropriate workplace environments that support quality care.
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NURS 7785 - Health Policy and Finance 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course is designed to provide the practice nursing student with an overview of the factors involved in understanding the current state of health care policy in the United States. Various methods of health care financing, organization, role of government in health care, and an historical perspective will be explored. Issues such as access, the roles of health care providers, primary care, and organizational structures will be discussed.
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NURS 7790 - Innovative Teaching Strategies in Advanced Care Management 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or permission of the program coordinator.
This course is designed to assist the in understanding the development and implementation of educational courses, seminars, workshops, or community programs for staff, students, clients, or community members. The content will focus on classroom, clinical, and online settings. The student will consider several best practice strategies as well as the use of technology to enhance or present content.
Note A course or a workshop that may be used in a practice setting will be developed.
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NURS 7792 - Curriculum, Instruction, & Evaluation in Health Care Organizations 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7790, NURS 8870.
Corequisite: NURS 8871.
This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nurse the theoretical underpinnings of curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation needed in diverse health care organizations, including academic nursing programs. The knowledge gained can be applied to the educator role in a university setting, a health care agency, or in corporate settings focused on health care.
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NURS 7793 - Health Policy Leadership Seminar 4 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program.
This seminar provides students with an advanced understanding of the issues of leadership and health policy as it relates to nursing. The course addresses theories and models of the health policy process with a focus on integrating health service research theory and methods. Students engage in intensive study of trends in health policy, leadership issues related to policy, and the active engagement of the advance practice nurse in forming health policy Perspectives on agenda setting, media roles, advocacy, policy innovation, diffusion, and implementation are also integrated with examples of specific nursing policy problems.
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NURS 7794 - Advanced Leadership & Policy in Multicultural, Changing World 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program.
This course develops proactive leadership skills in leading and shaping organizations and health policy through the myriad of changes that are occurring in the health care environment and in a multicultural society. The course examines the impact of family and welfare policy on health status, health care access, and health outcomes. It allows the opportunity to explore global policy that influences diverse populations. Transformational leadership skills, organizational assessment, business ethics, climate analysis, communication, cultural competency and information management will be emphasized to effect leadership and policy in a changing, multicultural world. Diversity and cultural competence will be studied in relation to the changing populations seen globally. Emphasis will be placed on improving organizational performance and creating a learning healthcare organization.
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NURS 7795 - Global Initiatives in Healthcare, Changing World 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7715, NURS 7793, NURS 7794.
This course focuses on the global perspective of policy development and implementation in health care. By examining global perspectives, intercultural engagement and global citizenship, the student will recognize and incorporate a worldview of health care and the advanced practice nurse.
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NURS 8800 - Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Adults 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 8850.
This course addresses the common health conditions, both simple and complex, affecting individuals, aged 17 and older, frequently encountered in primary care setting. Client’s clinical presentation, underlying causes, and appropriate treatment modalities are explored. The nurse practitioner’s role in the clinical management of common health conditions in the adult client is the focus with emphasis on referral, follow-up, and client education. The impact of health problems on the family unit is also explored.
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NURS 8805 - Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Children 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735; 8800.
Corequisite: NURS 8851.
This course is designed to provide an exploration of theories and knowledge needed for child health supervision in the primary care setting with a focus on the nurse practitioner’s role in clinical management, anticipatory guidance, referral, and follow-up. Emphasis is placed upon parents as participants in assessment, decision-making, and management of common health problems and the stresses of normal development in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
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NURS 8815 - Clinical Management of Selected Chronic Health Problems in Middle-Aged and Older Adults 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735; 8800.
Corequisite: NURS 8851.
This course addresses the chronic health conditions frequently encountered in the primary care of middle-aged and older adults. Clients’ clinical presentation, underlying causes, and appropriate treatment modalities are explored. The nurse practitioner’s role in the management of chronic health conditions is emphasized with attention to protocol development, referral, follow-up, and client education.
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NURS 8830 - Clinical Management of Reproductive Health 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8805 or 8815.
Corequisite: NURS 8852, 8853.
This course focuses on the health care needs of essentially healthy women throughout the reproductive years and beyond. Emphasis is placed on the clinical management of common health problems of women, well pregnant women and the care of the newborn. Appropriate referral and follow-up care for more complex health problems and high risk pregnancy are explored.
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NURS 8850 - Primary Care Residency I 1 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 8800.
This course consists of an introductory practicum with a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or physician preceptor approved by NP faculty. Beginning clinical management skills are the focus of the course. The theory component emphasizes student case study presentation and critique.
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NURS 8851 - Primary Care Residency II 1 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8850.
Corequisite: 8805 or 8815.
A continuation of the practicum experience with appropriate preceptors. Improved clinical management skills are an expectation in a variety of clinical sites. The case study methodology is continued.
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NURS 8852 - Primary Care Residency III 1 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8851; 8805 or 8815
Corequisite: NURS 8830, 8853.
A continuation of the practicum experience with appropriate preceptors. Increasing complex clinical management skills are an expectation in a variety of appropriate clinical sites. The case study methodology is continued.
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NURS 8853 - Primary Care Residency IV 1 Class Hours 9 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8851.
Corequisite: NURS 8852, 8830.
This course is the capstone practicum experience in which students synthesize all elements of their clinical management skills. Competence in the clinical management of health conditions frequently encountered is an expectation.
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NURS 8854 - Primary Care Clinical Project 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7746.
Corequisite: NURS 8853, 8852.
The clinical project provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize and apply acquired knowledge and skills in a clinically focused project related to the role of the nurse practitioner in research, health promotion, and community education. The student identifies a problem/need and designs a project that will improve the health care of a specific population.
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NURS 8860 - Assuming Leadership Role in Advanced Care Management 2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 7774.
This course consists of an introductory practicum with a preceptor/site identified as being appropriate for the student’s area of interest and approved by the faculty. Advanced care management skills are the focus of the course with students analyzing and evaluating clinical care models and participating in their implementation in the delivery of client care. The theory component emphasizes case study presentation and critique. or present content.
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NURS 8861 - Assuming Leadership Role in Advanced Care Management 4 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8860; NURS 7774.
This course is a continuation of the practicum experience with appropriate preceptors/sites. Advanced practice management skills continue to be the focus of the course with greater expertise an expectation. The case study methodology and critique is continued.
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NURS 8862 - Assuming Leadership Role in Advanced Care Management 4 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8861.
Corequisite: NURS 8863.
A continuation of the practicum experience in which students synthesize all elements of their advanced care management skills in the implementation of clinical care models in a variety of appropriate settings. Competence in advanced care management is an expectation.
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NURS 8863 - Advanced Leadership Project 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7747.
Corequisite: NURS 8862 or NURS 8872.
This course is a experience that provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize and apply acquired knowledge and skills in a focused project related to the role of the advanced practice nurse in advanced care management or nursing education leadership. The student identifies a problem/need and designs a project that will enhance care management or nursing education in a selected practicum site.
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NURS 8870 - Assuming Leadership Role in Nursing Education Practicum I 2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7735.
Corequisite: NURS 7790.
This course consists of an introductory practicum with a preceptor/site identified as being appropriate for the student’s area of interest in the nursing education leadership track and approved by the faculty. Advanced educational concepts and principles are the focus of the course. The theory component emphasizes case study presentation and critique at increasingly higher standards in incorporating teaching and instructional strategies.
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NURS 8871 - Assuming Leadership Role in Nursing Education Practicum II 4 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8870.
Corequisite: NURS 7792.
This course consists of the second practicum course with a preceptor/site identified as being appropriate for the student’s area of interest in the nursing education leadership track and approved by the faculty. Increasingly advanced educational concepts and principles are the focus of the course. The theory component emphasizes case study presentation and critique at increasingly higher standards in incorporating teaching and instructional strategies.
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NURS 8872 - Assuming Leadership Role in Nursing Education Practicum III 4 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8871.
Corequisite: NURS 8863.
A continuation of the practicum experience in which students synthesize all elements of their advanced care leadership skills in the implementation of education models as a nurse leader in a variety of appropriate settings. Competence in advanced nursing education is an expectation.
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NURS 8880 - Leadership Role in Nursing Administration & Health Policy - Practicum I 1 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 7793, NURS 7794, NURS 7715.
The course consists of an introductory practicum with a preceptor/site identified as being appropriate for the student’s area of interest/track and approved by the faculty. Advanced health policy competences are the focus of the course for students in the Health Policy Leadership track. The theory component emphasizes case study presentation and critique related to the leadership issues associated with health policy and advanced practice nursing.
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NURS 8881 - Assuming Leadership Role in Health Policy-Practicum II 4 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8880.
The course is a continuation of the practicum experience with appropriate preceptors/sites. Advanced health policy competences continue to be the focus of the course with greater expertise an expectation. The theory component continues to emphasize case study presentation and critique related to the leadership issues associated with health policy and advanced practice nursing.
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NURS 8882 - Assuming Leadership Role in Health Policy-Practicum III 4 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 8881.
A continuation of the practicum experience in which students synthesize all elements of their advanced health policy competences during the implementation in a variety of appropriate settings The theory component continues to emphasize case study presentation and critique related to the leadership issues associated with health policy and advanced practice nursing with an emphasis on synthesis.
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NURS 8900 - Special Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing 14 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program director.
This course is a concentrated exploration of a selected contemporary topic within the discipline of advanced practice nursing and of interest to faculty and students.
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NURS 8940 - Directed Study in Advanced Practice Nursing 1-4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program director.
Admission to this course requires permission of the Program Director and faculty member, who will be involved in instruction. A directed study is a special, one-time offering of a topic for a specific student. The directed study is a concentrated investigation with a well-defined proposal that is of an advanced nature, and has detailed learning objectives and deliverables.
Note The specific content will be determined jointly by the instructor and student.
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NURS 9000 - Structure of Scientific Inquiry 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNS Program.
This course examines the history and nature of scientific explanation and inquiry, including testability and utility and includes exploration and analysis of major philosophers, philosophy of science, and the origin and development of nursing philosophy and nursing science. Focus is on reflection, critical thinking and making sound judgments related to students extending their knowledge of the conduct and application of theory-based science in healthcare and nursing education settings.
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NURS 9005 - Theoretical Basis of Nursing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNS Program and permission of the program director.
This course examines the historical evolution of knowledge development in nursing and critically examines deductive and inductive approaches to theory development and theory testing. Students explore major nursing theories, human behavior theories, healthcare theories, and education theories which support substantive health and nursing education issues.
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NURS 9010 - Bioethical Issues 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNS Program or permission of the instructor.
This course examines traditional and contemporary theories of Eastern and Western philosophy as they apply to ethical issues and problems in nursing and healthcare around the world. Philosophies of justice are critiqued for relevance to healthcare research, business and leadership practices.
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NURS 9015 - Applied Quantitative Scholarly Inquiry 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A graduate level two-course statistics sequence.
This course develops more in-depth knowledge related to philosophies, theories,and models of health disparities and vulnerable populations. The meanings of health disparities and vulnerable populations are critiqued and examined within an historical context.
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NURS 9025 - Applied Quantitative Scholarly Inquiry 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course presents philosophies, theories, and methods of applied qualitative research. Students examine and apply fundamental qualitative designs in the development and conduct of research to address substantive health and nursing education issues.
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NURS 9035 - Practicum in Applied Nursing Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to give students a guided in-depth hands-on experience with applied nursing research. Students work with a nurse researcher or other healthcare researchers in the conduct of research applied to substantive health or nursing education issues. The focus, content, and expectations for this course will be established by the doctoral student and supervising professor.
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NURS 9100 - Health Policy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNS Program or permission of the instructor.
This course provides an orientation to various analytical and substantive components fundamental to health policy. Students develop skills in analysis, application, evaluation and development of policies related to public health with a focus on issues related to inequalities in health services such as access, costs, utilization, and rationing. Health care policies, along with methods and delivery systems, are compared within developed and developing countries. Real situations are examined in which specific policy decisions are made by public and private health managers or officials.
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NURS 9105 - Philosophical Foundations of Responses to Health Disparities 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course develops more in-depth knowledge related to philosophies, theories, and models of health disparities and vulnerable populations. The meanings of health disparities and vulnerable populations are examined and analyzed within a historical context.
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NURS 9110 - Sociopolitical Theories/Models in Health Disparities 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course builds on the foundation of knowledge derived from the theoretical foundations of responses to health disparities course, and develops more in-depth knowledge of socio-political theories/models with a focus on vulnerable populations. Research and oversight monitoring will be addressed surrounding issues of IRB, informed consent, protection of human subjects in vulnerable populations.
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NURS 9115 - Role of the Nurse Leader in Response to Health Disparities 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 9100 and nursing core courses.
This course focuses on leadership roles of nurses working with health disparities with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations. The nursing leadership role, the change agent process, ethical leadership, and practical experience as a leader in the community working with vulnerable populations are addressed. Nursing leadership roles are examined in government, workplaces, educational institutions, and applied research. Students will participate in a realistic leadership role in working with a vulnerable population group in a local, national, or international location.
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NURS 9200 - Pedagogical Strategies for Teaching Nursing 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNS Program.
This course is an overview of education and theories of teaching and learning related to nursing education and practice. The focus is on general categories of cognitive and behavioral theories and selection of appropriate teaching/learning theories and pedagogical strategies to address the learning needs of culturally diverse groups and individuals.
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NURS 9205 - Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course examines and analyzes philosophies and theories that are foundational to nursing education. Emphasis is on exploration of the intersection of education and nursing, and the philosophical issues that make the education of persons learning to become nurses or those advancing their nursing education unique.
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NURS 9210 - Curriculum Theories/Models in Nursing Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None.
This course critically examines curriculum theories and models and their relevance to nursing education. It includes examination of a variety of conceptual frameworks and their appropriateness for various settings, students, and curricular elements. Emphasis is on curriculum development, and evaluation at institutional, course, and individual class levels in academic and clinical settings, as well as empirical support for curriculum processes within nursing education.
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NURS 9215 - Role of the Nurse Leader in Nursing Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 9200 and nursing core courses.
This course focuses on the roles of nurse educators within schools/colleges of nursing. The roles of nurse faculty leaders related to teaching and mentoring students, professional and institutional service, research and scholarly activity, and professional development are explored. Emphasis is on nursing education within the context of society and healthcare related to strategic planning, resources, political influences, conflict, change and leadership. Students will participate in a realistic nursing educator role within an academic nursing program.
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NURS 9300 - Special Topics 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNS Program.
This course is designed to take advantage of opportunities to teach special topics of interest to nursing doctoral students regarding nursing and healthcare, health disparities and vulnerable populations, nursing education, applied research, or other related topics. The focus, content, expectations, and methods of evaluation for the course are formally established when the course is developed.
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