Mar 29, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music (MUSI)

  
  • MUSI 323 - Music of the United States 3 hours


    Overview of the various types of music that have evolved through folk, popular and classical traditions in America from the Pilgrims to the present.
  
  • MUSI 326 - Music History II 3 hours


    The history, style and musical forms of the early Romantic through the 20th century and after. Part II of II. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MUSI 134 , MUSI 135 , MUSI 223 , MUSI 236 , and MUSI 237 .
  
  • MUSI 338 - Music Theory III 3 hours


    A continuation of MUSI 236, expanding the tertian vocabulary to all of the harmonic materials of tonal music. All diatonic and chromatic resources will be applied in creative projects. Instruction includes the formal structures of rondo, fugue, and sonata-allegro. Prerequisites: grade C or better in MUSI 236  and MUSI 237 . Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in MUSI 339 .
  
  • MUSI 339 - Aural Skills III 1 hour


    Students will pursue the development of musical independence, including sight singing, ear training, rhythmic reading, dictation and part singing. A continuation of MUSI 237 , to include the singing of more difficult tonal music to include modal, ethnic, and 19th and 20th century materials. Prerequisites: grade C or higher in MUSI 236  and MUSI 237 . Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in MUSI 338 .
  
  
  • MUSI 352 - Introduction to Vocal and Choral Literature 3 hours


    This course is designed to survey vocal and choral music literature from the perspective of historically significant masterworks and the utilitarian perspective of appropriateness for particular types of ensembles and educational settings. Skills of audition will be developed through guided practice in listening and score study. Prerequisite: None.
  
  • MUSI 353 - Basic Conducting 3 hours


    This course is an introduction to basic conducting skills with an emphasis on the art and study of conducting, baton technique, left hand technique, non-verbal communication, leadership, conducting terminology, transpositions and score reading. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: MUSI 180 /MUSI 380  .
  
  • MUSI 354 - Choral Rehearsal Techniques 3 hours


    This course is organized around competencies every director of choral music should possess. Class readings, projects, activities, and discussions are designed to assist the student in acquiring these skills; concepts of teaching, rehearsing and administrating a choral program. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: MUSI 160  /MUSI 360 .
  
  • MUSI 355 - Advanced Conducting 3 hours


    A continuation of the conducting studies begun in MUSI 353   this course addresses the development of advanced choral conducting skills, score preparation, rehearsal techniques, performance practice, and baton technique. Prerequisite: MUSI 353 .
  
  • MUSI 360 - Jane Froman Singers 1 hour


    The Jane Froman Singers, a select choral ensemble, is dedicated to the performance of advanced music ranging from Renaissance to contemporary works. Membership in the ensemble requires extensive rehearsal, performance and travel. Students must complete four semesters of MUSI 160   or have obtained junior standing in order to take MUSI 360.
  
  • MUSI 370 - Show Choir 1 hour


    This lightly choreographed show choir ensemble performs music ranging from popular standards to contemporary works written especially for the group. Numbering around 12-16 voices, this group requires frequent performance at events on campus and in the community, as well as in featured cabaret style concerts each semester. Prerequisite: previous musical experience; audition required.
  
  • MUSI 380 - Chamber Choir 1 hour


    The Chamber Choir serves as the primary lab choir for the beginning conducting class. The choir prepares and performs literature written for SSAA choirs (women) in odd spring semesters and TTBB choirs (men) in even spring semesters. Prerequisites: previous musical experience; audition required.
  
  • MUSI 383 - Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop 1-3 hours


    Provides practical experience in the performance of opera and/or musical theater. The material to be performed is selected according to the abilities and potential of the students. Prerequisite: audition required.
  
  • MUSI 384 - Applied Lessons III: Voice 1 hour


    The study of proper vocal techniques to enhance the production of the singing voice for the music major as appropriate to the third year of study.  Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of MUSI 282   with the grade of C or above. Student must be a declared music major or music minor.
  
  • MUSI 400 - Recital 1 hour


    This course is designed as the third year recital experience for the music major. All recitals are preceded by a recital hearing six weeks prior to the recital date. A passing grade for the hearing does not ensure a passing grade for the recital. The third year recital should include 30 minutes of memorized art song, including two to three languages from the standard classical repertoire. Additional selections may be performed at the discretion of the instructor.  
  
  • MUSI 440 - Music Theory IV 3 hours


    A continuation of MUSI 338 , including an introduction to techniques of the modern era with an emphasis on analysis of traditional structured procedures. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in MUSI 338  and MUSI 339 . Corequisite: concurrent registration in MUSI 441 .
  
  • MUSI 441 - Aural Skills IV 1 hour


    Students will pursue the development of musical independence, including sightsinging, ear training, rhythmic reading, dictation and partsinging. A continuation of MUSI 339  to include singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic and modern materials. Aural study, including dictation of more complex rhythm, melody, chromatic harmony and extended tertian structures. Prerequisites: grade of C or higher in MUSI 338  and MUSI 339 . Corequisite: concurrent registration in MUSI 440 .
  
  • MUSI 484 - Applied Lessons IV - Voice 1 hour


    The study of proper vocal techniques to enhance the production of the singing voice for the music major as appropriate to the fourth year of study.  Course may be repeated. Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of MUSI 384 with the grade of C or above.  Student must be a declared music major or music minor.
  
  • MUSI 490 - Recital 1 hour


    This course is designed as the culminating experience for the music major. All recitals are preceded by a recital hearing six weeks prior to the recital date. A passing grade for the hearing does not ensure a passing grade for the recital. The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree requires one 45 minute senior recital. In the Senior Recital four languages must be presented, including but not limited to, Italian, French, German, and English art song or arias. Additional selections may be performed at the discretion of the instructor.

Naval Science (NSCI)

  
  • NSCI 1100 - Introduction to Naval Science 3 hours


    This course serves as an introduction to the organization of the Naval Service, the varied career opportunities available, the long held customs and traditions of the service and the duties of a Junior Officer.
  
  • NSCI 1200 - Seapower and Maritime Affairs 3 hours


    Seminars examine the application of seapower as an instrument of foreign policy by the major nations of the world. Emphasis placed on role of the Navy.
  
  • NSCI 2110 - Naval Ships Systems I 3 hours


    Ship construction, stability and damage control, basic thermodynamics, the steam cycle and engineering plant, including introduction to gas turbine, diesel and nuclear-powered systems.
  
  • NSCI 2130 - Evolution of Warfare 3 hours


    Evolution of strategy, tactics, weapons and leadership from earliest beginning through the Vietnam period. Development of military policy, the impact of warfare on the political, social and economic structure of nations.
  
  • NSCI 2210 - Naval Ships Systems II 3 hours


    Naval weapons systems, their employment and control, including the basic fire control problem, with emphasis on new systems.
  
  • NSCI 3120 - Marine Navigation 3 hours


    Theoretical and practical application of the principles of marine navigation. Includes fundamentals of dead reckoning, piloting, tides and current, celestial navigation and electronic navigation.
  
  • NSCI 3130 - Amphibious Warfare 3 hours


    History and development of amphibious warfare, principles of amphibious warfare techniques; their application in selected examples from modern.
  
  • NSCI 3140 - Leadership and Management 3 hours


    This course provides a basic understanding of the interrelationship between authority, responsibility and accountability within a task-oriented organization. Students learn to apply leadership and management skills to prioritize competing demands and to attain mission objectives. Students learn the importance of planning and follow-up. They develop a basic understanding of communication and counseling as it pertains to personnel management. Students gain basic understanding of effective leadership traits and how they should be applied to ensure accomplishment of a unit’s objectives. Graded on A/F basis only. Prerequisites: NSCI 3220  or NSCI 3130 ; sophomore standing.
  
  • NSCI 3220 - Naval Operations 3 hours


    Principles and concepts of naval operations: rules of the road, command and control in naval operations, communications, ASW warfare, international maritime law, and practical solution of relative motion problems. Prerequisite: NSCI 3120 .
  
  • NSCI 4940 - Leadership and Ethics 3 hours


    The curriculum provides a foundation in leadership, ethical decision making, the Law of Armed Conflict and the military justice system. Course explores ethical theories and helps students to build an ethical framework for decision making. Topic areas include: Kant, Utilitarianism, Stoicism, Constitutional Pardigm, Uniform Code of Military Justice and Law of Armed Conflict. Designed as a capstone course for juniors and seniors enrolled in NROTC it is open to all MU students. Prerequisite: junior standing.

Nursing (NURS)

  
  • HEAL 101 - Community Health Worker I 4 hours


    This course will introduce the student to the roles, responsibilities and core competencies of the community health worker (CHW). The evolution of the CHW in the United States and throughout the world will be explored. Students will examine the topics of health, public health, social determinants of health and cultural humility. This course will cover the concepts of population health, disease prevention and health promotion. The role of CHWs in overcoming health inequalities and promoting social justice will be discussed. The student will learn how health care services are financed and public policy is made in the United States. Students will apply concepts learned in this course through home visits, client centered interviews and counseling as well as home environmental assessments in the community.
  
  • HEAL 102 - Community Health Worker II 4 hours


    This course will introduce the student to the roles, responsibilities and core competencies of the community health worker (CHW). Students will examine the key concepts of health, public health, and population health as they relate to disease prevention and health promotion. Students will apply concepts learned in this course through home visits and client centered interviews in the community. Prerequisities: HEAL 101 .
  
  • HEAL 103 - Community Health Worker Practicum 5 hours


    This course is a practicum course designed to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the Community Health Worker I and II courses. Students will be engaged in the community in a variety of clinical settings such as the public health department, client homes, and health care facilities to name a few. Students will establish proficiency in the Community Health Worker Core Competencies throughout this practicum experience. Prerequisite: HEAL 102 .
  
  • HEAL 110 - Introduction to Healthcare Professions 3 hours


    This course will provide an overview of the health care system in the United States including population health, healthcare services, payment systems, medical and information technology as well as demographic changes. Students will explore the many different health care careers that are available today.
  
  • HEAL 130 - Medical Administrative Assistant I 3 hours


    This course will provide the student with the knowledge, skills and behaviors required of a medical administrative assistant in today’s healthcare arena. The medical administrative assistant’s role related to the scope of practice will be explored. Students will learn how to use therapeutic communication across the life-span. Medical law and ethics will be examined. The student will gain an understanding of how the medical administrative assistant plays a key role in administration functions, technology, handling telephone calls and scheduling in a medical practice. 
  
  • HEAL 131 - Medical Administrative Assistant II 3 hours


    This course will build on the knowledge gained in the Medical Administrative Assistant I course to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and behaviors required of a medical administrative assistant in today’s healthcare arena. The basic principles of pharmacology related to the practice of the medical assistant will be explored. The student will gain an understanding of how the medical administrative assistant plays a key role in administrative functions, the health record, coding, health insurance and medical billing procedures in a medical practice. This course will also ensure that the medical assistant maintains competency in safety and emergency practices. Prerequisite: HEAL 130 .
  
  • HEAL 132 - Medical Billing and Electronic Health Records 3 hours


    This course provides the student a simulated experience in the various workflows that a medical assistant will encounter in most medical offices. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required in front office, clinical care as well as coding and billing responsibilities in a simulation-based software environment. 
  
  • HEAL 133 - Introduction to Pharmacology 1 hour


    This course will give students a basic understanding of pharmacology in the healthcare setting. Students will explore pharmacologic principles and a gain an understanding of the responsibility of administering medications in a safe manner and achieve proficiency in drug calculations. Multisystem and individual body system related drugs will be explored. Prerequisite: HEAL 131 .
  
  • HEAL 134 - Medical Administrative Assistant Practicum 3 hours


    This practicum course will provide hands-on experiences in the health care setting as a medical administrative assistant. The student will apply the knowledge, skills and behaviors learned throughout the medical assistant curriculum to a variety of outpatient and ambulatory care settings. Students will demonstrate mastery of key clinical procedures required of the medical administrative assistant.  
  
  • NURS 208 - Nursing Fundamentals 6 hours


    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of nursing across the lifespan and the role of the registered nurse. The nursing process will be utilized to identify and provide the building blocks of nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to assess, implement and monitor selected nursing interventions and technologies. Concepts presented include beginning professionalism, therapeutic communication, documentation and information technology, life-span considerations, skills for supporting patient care, physical assessment, infection control, patient education, and safety and nursing interventions. These concepts are presented and practiced in the skills lab and in the clinical area. Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor Level Nursing program; BIOL 221 , BIOL 221L , BIOL 326 , BIOL 326L ; CHEM 109  or CHEM 110  (BSN). Prerequisite or CorequisiteBIOL 223  and BIOL 223L  (BSN). 
  
  • NURS 209 - Introduction to Nursing 6 hours


    This introductory course to nursing is designed to expose the student to the health care environment and to develop basic care skills. This course is required for those students applying to the nursing program. Important concepts and essential basic skills in clinical patient care for the beginning nursing student are discussed and practiced. Other topics include patient centered safety, study skills, test-taking strategies, information technology, medical terminology, math assessment and communication skills. Students with nursing experience may be able to receive Credit for Prior Learning through a test-out process with faculty approval. Prerequisites: BIOL 110 BIOL 110L , BIOL 221 , BIOL 221L , BIOL 223 , BIOL 223L , BIOL 326 , BIOL 326L , CHEM 109  or CHEM 110 , all with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • NURS 210 - Fundamentals of Nursing 6 hours


    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of nursing across the lifespan and the role of the registered nurse. The nursing process will be utilized to identify and provide the building blocks of nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to assess, implement and monitor selected nursing interventions and technologies. Concepts presented include beginning professionalism, therapeutic communication, documentation, life-span considerations, basic introduction to skills for supporting patient care, physical assessment, infection control, patient education, safety and nursing interventions. These concepts are presented and practiced in the skills lab and in the clinical area. Prerequisites: Admission to the ASN Level Nursing program; NURS 209  if applicable.
  
  • NURS 211 - Mental Health Nursing 3 hours


    This course is designed to provide the foundation for entry level competence in mental health nursing across the lifespan. Interpersonal, behavioral, psychosocial and communication concepts provide the basis for effective and therapeutic mental health nursing. Critical thinking skills and evidence based practice concepts are applied and analyzed. Emphasis is placed on selected pathophysiology and related care using the nursing process. Therapeutic communication skills within the nurse-patient-family relationship will be highlighted in the care of patients with psychosocial, substance dependence and other mental health deviations. Other topics integrated throughout the course are legal-ethical issues, patient education, pharmacological and sociocultural principles. Alternative therapies and treatments are investigated and discussed, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse, including collaboration with other disciplines and organizations as resources and support mechanisms. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate or Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 210  (ASN) or NURS 208  (BSN).
  
  • NURS 212 - Pharmacology for Nursing 3 hours


    This course is designed to provide the nursing student with a sound basis for the clinical application of pharmacology. The basics of core drug knowledge, including pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, with patient-related variables affecting pharmacotherapy are presented. Emphasis is placed on learning drug classification by categories affecting various body systems and disease states. Legal aspects of drug administration, including nursing safeguards, are included. Students who have had a previous Pharmacology course for nurses may apply for a course waiver.  If the student has not had a previous Pharmacology course, with faculty approval, the student may complete the test-out process, take this course in-seat, or take the course online. Prerequisites: Admission to either the Associate or the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 210  (ASN); NURS 208  (BSN);  or non-nursing degree students: CHEM 109   or CHEM 110 , BIOL 110  and BIOL 110L  .
  
  • NURS 213 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 6 hours


    This course is designed to provide the foundation for the role of the registered professional nurse. Nursing as a profession, nursing standards and legal-ethical issues in nursing are explored. Communication principles, nutrition and patient teaching continue to be discussed. Principles of medication administration, math as applied to medication administration, intravenous therapy and physical assessment skills are covered. Critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice concepts are applied to multiple nursing situations. General principles of caring for patients across the lifespan with common medical surgical health deviations are the clinical focus. Accompanying skills lab and clinical experiences are designed to increase the knowledge, judgement, skills level and professional behaviors in the nursing student. This nursing course is offered to nursing students at the campus site they regularly attend. The lecture portion of the course may be offered by in-classroom instruction or by interactive video classroom technology. Prerequisites: admission to the Nursing Program; NURS 210 , NURS 211 , NURS 212 . Additional lab fee for main campus day and Lake Ozarks offerings when applicable.
  
  • NURS 300 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 6 hours


    This course is designed to provide the foundation for the role of the registered professional nurse. Nursing as a profession, nursing standards and legal-ethical issues in nursing are explored. Communication principles, nutrition and patient teaching continues to be discussed. Principles of medication administration, math as applied to medication administration, intravenous therapy and physical assessment skills are also covered. Critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice concepts are applied to multiple nursing situations. General principle of caring for patients across the lifespan with common medical surgical health deviations are the clinical focus. Accompanying skills lab and clinical experiences are designed to increase the knowledge, judgment, skills level and professional behaviors in the nursing student. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate or the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 210  and NURS 212  (ASN) or NURS 208 NURS 212  and NURS 314  (BSN). Lab fees may apply.

     

  
  • NURS 301 - Medical Surgical Nursing I 6 hours


    This course is designed to integrate knowledge and skills from previous nursing courses to develop a progressing knowledge base in medical surgical nursing across the lifespan. Fluid and electrolytes and acid/base concepts are introduced. Common medical surgical health deviations are reviewed with an emphasis on pathophysiology, health promotion and nursing interventions. Principles of communication, patient teaching, pharmacology, nutrition and culture/ethnic/socially diverse concepts are integrated with these topics to develop critical thinking skills in patient care.  Introduction to leadership and management theories are presented. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate or Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 300  (BSN and ASN).
  
  • NURS 302 - Medical Surgical Nursing II 6 hours


    This course is designed to introduce students to specialty areas and technology associated with care of critically ill medical surgical patients. Emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to plan, manage and provide patient care to critically ill patients using the nursing process. Critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice concepts are applied to multiple nursing scenarios. Communication, legal-ethical concepts, patient education and pharmacological, nutritional and sociocultural principles are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate or the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 301  (ASN and BSN).
  
  • NURS 303 - Women’s and Infants’ Health 5 hours


    This course is designed to provide the foundation for entry-level competence in women’s and infants’ health. Critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice concepts will be applied to multiple nursing scenarios. Emphasis is placed on developing nursing care for a woman with an uncomplicated or complicated pregnancy, the normal and high risk infant and women’s reproductive and post-reproductive health and health deviations. Communication, legal-ethical concepts, patient education and pharmacological, nutritional and socio-cultural principles are integrated throughout the course.  Prerequisites: Admission to either the Associate or the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 210  (ASN), NURS 211 NURS 212 , NURS 300 NURS 301  (ASN and BSN). Corequisite: NURS 491  (ASN); NURS 302  (BSN).
  
  • NURS 310 - Professional Nursing Practice 3 hours


    The focus of this course is to transition the student nurse to a professional nursing practice. Personal values, philosophy and goals are examined as part of the process of creating a professional portfolio. Content includes: historical, ethical, legal and theoretical foundations of nursing, social justice and diversity, and professional nursing issues and trends. This course requires significant writing. Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN or the Bachelor Level Nursing Program; NURS 208  (BSN).
  
  • NURS 311 - Pathophysiology 3 hours


    This pathophysiology course provides an in-depth study of human pathological processes and their effects on homeostasis. The course is designed to promote the understanding and application of disease processes in the clinical settings. General concepts of disease include etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance. Pathophysiological concepts include cell injury, necrosis, inflammation, wound healing and neoplasia. These concepts are applied in a systems-oriented approach to disease processes affecting musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, renal, nervous, gastrointestinal, immune, hematological, neurological and endocrine systems. Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN or admission to the Bachelor Level Nursing Program;NURS 208  (BSN), CHEM 109 or CHEM 110 , BIOL 223 , BIOL 223L , BIOL 326 , BIOL 326L , BIOL 221  or BIOL 312 BIOL 221L  or BIOL 312L ; non-Nursing degree students: CHEM 109   or CHEM 110  , BIOL 110   and BIOL 110L  .
  
  • NURS 312 - Principles and Applications of Human Nutrition 3 hours


    This course emphasizes the basic principles of human nutrition related to nutrients and food sources and how they are utilized in the human body for growth and health throughout the lifespan. This course includes the study of assessment data, nutritional support, food and drug interactions, herbal remedies, weight management and nutritional interventions for various disease processes. This course also assesses contemporary nutrition issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN or the Bachelor Level Nursing Program; CHEM 109  or CHEM 110  ,  BIOL 110  and BIOL 110L ; non-Nursing degree students: CHEM 109   or CHEM 110  , BIOL 110   and BIOL 110L  .
  
  • NURS 313 - Health Assessment 3 hours


    This course builds on pre-licensure nursing education to further develop the professional registered nurse for health assessments related to complex medical conditions and diverse populations of patients. By applying the nursing process, the registered nurse will develop assessment skills that expand clinical decision-making with an emphasis on primary and secondary prevention strategies. Assessment across the lifespan related to holistic health will be explored. Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN Level Nursing program.
  
  • NURS 314 - Health Assessment in Nursing Practice 3 hours


    This course assists the student to develop skills for health assessment as a registered professional nurse. Assessment skills will be developed for diverse and complex situations. The impact of variables will be addressed, such as nutritional status, developmental stage, cultural and spiritual factors, disease states and nursing concerns such as holistic intervention. By applying the nursing process, the registered nurse will develop assessment skills that expand clinical decision-making with an emphasis on primary and secondary prevention strategies. Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 208  (BSN). 
  
  • NURS 409W - Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice 3 hours


    This theory course introduces the language and processes of research within the nursing profession. The research competencies to be examined include interpreting and using research in nursing practice, evaluating research, and conducting research. Course content focuses on retrieving, reading, evaluating, disseminating, and using research in nursing practice. This course will focus on current review of nursing literature and research utilization through evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN or the Bachelor Level Nursing program; ENGL 133W  and MATH 250  or BIOL 224 /PSYC 224 /SOCI 224 .
  
  • NURS 410 - Community Health Nursing 3 hours


    This course introduces the theoretical basis for community-oriented nursing practice. It emphasizes the application of community/public health concepts applied to promoting and preserving the health of the community. Diverse populations across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of the healthcare environment will be examined. Community assessment, epidemiology, environment, political action, and case management frameworks are used to guide evidence-based nursing care delivery to individuals, families and populations in community settings. This course requires significant writing. Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN Level Nursing program; NURS 409 .
  
  • NURS 411 - Community Health Nursing Assessment 3 hours


    This course introduces the registered nurse to community assessment in nursing. This course requires the student to define a community in which they will observe, assess, analyze and prioritize needs and goals which promote health. Students will use the community assessment data to develop, implement and evaluate a problem focused intervention program in the community. The student will define the community and obtain instructor approval of the project. This course is research-based. This course requires significant writing.  Prerequisites: Admission to the Online RN to BSN Level Nursing program; NURS 410 .
  
  • NURS 413W - Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice 3 hours


    This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of leadership and management pertinent to health care and nursing. Students will explore the interrelated processes of thinking systematically, developing reflective judgment and exercising leadership. Competencies necessary to succeed in a nursing leadership role in organizations and contemporary society are analyzed and applied to clinical scenarios. Students utilize self-reflection to assess their own leadership potential. Prerequisites: Completion of all degree requirements including all NURS courses:  NURS 212 , NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 313 , NURS 409W  , NURS 410 , and NURS 411 . This is the capstone course to be taken only after all other degree requirements have been met.  
  
  • NURS 414 - Human Sexuality: Clinical and Comprehensive Applications 3 hours


    This course provides the student with a clinical focus for examining human sexuality, intimacy and health/dysfunction. Physiological changes and psychological aspects throughout the lifespan will be presented as they relate to history, age and gender. Cultural differences and religious preferences will be emphasized. Health promotion, prevention and education will be applied to sexual issues and/or problems in various settings, designed to meet the needs of those students providing holistic care for their clients or for those desiring supplemental information.
  
  • NURS 415 - Cultural Awareness in Nursing Practice 3 hours


    This course is designed to improve the holistic awareness, sensitivity and practice of the health care professional with culturally diverse populations. Health care beliefs, practices and traditions focused on health, wellness and illness will be explored from various cultural perspectives. This course will prepare students in their understanding of cultural intricacies to achieve individualized, safe and effective culturally competent care. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. 
  
  • NURS 450 - Nursing in the Community 5 hours


    This course includes both a didactic and clinical component.  It introduces the theoretical basis for community-oriented nursing practice.  It emphasizes the application of community/public health concepts applied to promoting and preserving the health of the community.  Diverse populations across the lifespan and throughout the continuum of the healthcare environment will be examined.  Community assessment, epidemiology, environment, political action, and case management frameworks are used to guide evidence-based nursing care delivery to individuals, families, and populations in community settings.  The practicum introduces the student to community-oriented nursing practice. A community assessment/analysis project is completed.  Upon completion and analysis of the community assessment the student is able to determine priority health objectives.  In addition, a 90 hour clinical practicum will provide opportunities for community/public health nursing practice to individuals, families, and populations in community settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 302  and NURS 303  (BSN).
  
  • NURS 490 - Senior Nursing Practicum 2 hours


    This capstone course is designed to provide the baccalaureate nursing student with an experiential learning practicum in a healthcare setting. The practicum allows the student to integrate practice related knowledge and skills. Students will assimilate knowledge of nursing research and evidence-based practice, leadership and management, and nursing theories to develop and implement a project that is designed to improve client outcomes. The practicum will be designed in collaboration with a faculty member and carried out in an appropriate health care or community-based care setting. This course must be taken in the last term before graduation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 302  and NURS 303  (BSN).
  
  • NURS 491 - NCLEX-RN Review 1 hour


    This course prepares the student for the professional nurse licensing examination. As a pre-licensure program, this course is required to expose the student to adaptive testing and review of program content. Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate or the Bachelor Level Nursing program; NURS 211  (ASN); NURS 302  and NURS 303  (BSN).

Organizational Leadership (ORGL)

  
  • ORGL 310 - Contemporary and Emerging Leadership Theories 3 hours


    This course identifies emerging leadership theories and models. The course includes a general historical overview of leadership theory, gender in leadership, and the cultural/global aspect of leadership. Prerequisite(s) / Corequisite(s): LEAD 200 and MGMT 230.
  
  • ORGL 320 - Leading Change 3 hours


    This course addresses your understanding of change management. You will learn about challenges associated with implementing change in an organization and the role of the leader. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisites: LEAD 200.
  
  • ORGL 330 - Fiscal Management for Leaders 3 hours


    The focus of this course is to provide a basic understanding of finance and accounting concepts, and how managers use finance and accounting data to make key decisions within all areas of an organization. Prerequisite: junior standing.
  
  • ORGL 370 - Negotiation and Conflict 3 hours


    Course focuses on theories, concepts and skills necessary to help students identify and resolve interpersonal and group conflicts through negotiation and conflict management. This course helps students understand dynamics impacting conflict, negotiations, and appropriate problem solving. Prerequisites: MGMT 230  .
  
  • ORGL 420 - Readings in Leadership 3 hours


    Readings in leadership is the capstone course for the Organizational Leadership program. Selected writings from contemporary leadership research are analyzed and applied to modern leadership context. Prerequisite(s) / Corequisite(s): Complete 9 hours of ORGL coursework.

Philosophy (PHIL)

  
  • PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours


    An introduction to the matter and method of philosophy. Topics include the purpose of human existence, the nature of the good life, the existence of God, the purpose of government, the conditions and extent of knowledge, and the relationship between human existence and reality.
  
  • PHIL 202 - Asian Philosophy and Religion 3 hours


    Examination of philosophy, religion, and belief systems of Eastern cultures, past and present. Students study the various traditional “systems of thought” from India, China, Tibet and Japan. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement. Cross-listed as RELI 202 .
  
  • PHIL 210 - Logic and Critical Thinking 3 hours


    Overview of the principles and methods of critical thinking, inductive reasoning and deductive logic. Emphasis on the formulation and evaluation of ordinary language arguments.
  
  • PHIL 310 - Symbolic Logic 3 hours


    Study of the principles and methods of formal symbolic logic. Emphases on derivations for sentence and predicate logic.
  
  • PHIL 321 - Ancient Philosophy 3 hours


    Intensive study of treatises by major philosophers in the ancient world.
  
  • PHIL 322 - Modern Philosophy 3 hours


    Intensive study of treatises by major philosophers.
  
  • PHIL 323 - Marx and Marxism 3 hours


    A careful study of the works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Guevara and others. Focus will be on understanding and evaluating textual arguments and on understanding the lasting impact of Marxism on intellectual traditions. Prerequisites: ENGL 212W , POSC 111 , SOCI 111 ,  HIST 112  OR PHIL 101 .
  
  • PHIL 330 - Ethics 3 hours


    An examination of the foundations of moral philosophy and a careful study of the three main ethical theories, i.e., consequentialism, deontology, and virtue theory.  
  
  • PHIL 332 - Environmental Ethics 3 hours


    Investigation and discussion of ethical issues that concern the environment. Emphasis will be on recognition of moral problems and their resolution.
  
  • PHIL 333 - Topics 3 hours


    Specialized inquiry into a defined concept, topic, theory or application in philosophy.  Topics courses must be approved by the chair of the History, Philosophy, and Political Science Department.
  
  • PHIL 350 - Philosophy of Religion 3 hours


    Philosophical exploration of the classical issues of theistic religious thought, such as the reality of God, the problem of evil, religious language, life after death and the pluralism of religious traditions. Cross-listed as RELI 350 . Prerequisite: PHIL 101  or RELI 101 .
  
  • PHIL 358 - Existentialism 3 hours


    An investigation of the philosophy of existentialism through works of philosophy and fiction. The class will consider the different views of the self in existentialist thought, the relationship of the self to the world and to others, and the nature of human freedom and responsibility. Prerequisite:  junior standing.
  
  • PHIL 390 - The Buddha and Buddhism 3 hours


    Introduction to the study of Buddhist philosophy and religious traditions, beginning with the life of Siddhartha Gautama, through the development of Buddhism in ancient India-Theravada and Mahavana, the spread of Buddhism to China, Tibet, and Japan. The course concludes with the examination of the coming of Buddhism to the West. Cross-listed as RELI 390 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  
  • PHIL 401 - Significant Philosophers 3 hours


    Careful study of one significant philosopher who has had a major impact on the history of philosophy. Students concentrate on understanding the philosopher as well as placing him or her in an historical context. Emphasis is on systematic thinkers. Prerequisite: PHIL 321  or PHIL 322 . May be repeated with instructor’s permission.
  
  • PHIL 402 - Classical Political Philosophy 3 hours


    Study of major writers in political philosophy from Plato to Machiavelli. Cross-listed as POSC 402 . Prerequisite: Junior standing.
  
  • PHIL 403 - Modern Political Philosophy 3 hours


    Study of major writers in political philosophy from Hobbes to the present. Cross-listed as POSC 403 . Prerequisite:  junior standing.
  
  • PHIL 430 - Philosophy of Law 3 hours


    Philosophical investigation into the concept of jurisprudence. The course will cover both analytic jurisprudence, i.e., what law is and how it is distinguished from other normative systems like ethics, and normative jurisprudence, i.e., restrictions on liberty, duties to obey the law, and the role of punishment. Prerequisites:  Any 3 hours of a PHIL course.
  
  • PHIL 455 - Directed Study 1-3 hours


    Individual research project covering a limited and well-focused aspect of theory, concept or application in a selected area of philosophy.  This course requires the approval of the chair of the History, Philosophy, and Political Science Department and is available on the main campus only. Prerequisites: completion of at least 45 semester hours of coursework, prior completion of at least 6 semester hours of Philosophy (PHIL) courses, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  
  • PHIL 460 - Biomedical Ethics 3 hours


    Investigation of problematic cases in biomedical ethics, with an emphasis on sound philosophical resolution. Prerequisite:  junior standing.
  
  • PHIL 490 - Thematic Seminar in Philosophy 3 hours


    Culminating course for Philosophy majors. Each seminar is based upon a specific philosophical issue which is studied in depth. Students write and present a research paper. A grade of C or higher is required. Prerequisite:  junior standing.

Physical Education (PHED)

  
  • PHED 100 - Integrative Fitness I 0.5 hour


    First 8 weeks class. This course utilizes the NIA Technique, a mind-body approach to whole body aerobic fitness. The NIA Technique, Neuromuscular Integrative Action, is a movement form that combines Eastern and Western concepts and theories blending tai-chi, tae-kwon-do, Aikido, Jazz, Duncan Dance, modern dance, Yoga, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique.
  
  • PHED 101 - Integrative Fitness II 0.5 hour


    Second 8 weeks class. This course utilizes the NIA Technique, a mind-body approach to whole body aerobic fitness. The NIA Technique, Neuromuscular Integrative Action, is a movement form that combines Eastern and Western concepts and theories blending tai-chi, tae-kwondo, Aikido, Jazz, Duncan Dance, modern dance, Yoga, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique.
  
  • PHED 108 - Beginning Weight Training and Conditioning I 0.5 hour


    1st eight weeks. An activity class designed to improve total fitness through weight training and aerobic activity.
  
  • PHED 109 - Beginning Weight Training and Conditioning II 0.5 hour


    2nd eight weeks. An activity class designed to improve total fitness through weight training and aerobic activity.
  
  • PHED 110 - Yoga 0.5 hour


    An activity class designed to teach the basics of yoga practice to develop lifelong strength and flexibility.
  
  • PHED 111 - Beginning Tennis 0.5 hour


    An activity class designed for the individual who wants to learn a lifetime activity.
  
  • PHED 112 - Indoor Racquet Sports 0.5 hour


    A lifetime activity class (Badminton).
  
  • PHED 113 - Recreational Volleyball 0.5 hour


    An activity class designed to teach the basics of recreational volleyball.
  
  • PHED 114 - Advanced Lifesaving 0.5 hour


    A Red Cross certified course for people interested in lifeguarding.
  
  • PHED 115 - Outdoor Recreation 0.5 hour


    An activity class focusing on outdoor lifetime activities.
  
  • PHED 116 - Cardiorespiratory Fitness I 1 hour


    An activity class designed to introduce and improve the cardiorespiratory fitness and understanding of the student.
  
  • PHED 117 - Beginning Cardio-Respiratory Fitness II 1 hour


    An activity class designed to introduce and improve the cardio-respiratory fitness and understanding of the student.
  
  • PHED 120 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning 2 hours


    Provides students the advanced knowledge of the concepts, application, techniques and program design of strength and conditioning.
 

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