Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Master of Education

  
  • THE 509 Theatre Production and Design (Summer Residency)

    Summer Semester

    Students will work collaboratively from script analysis through performance with an eye towards design and technical elements. (I B2; III A; IV B)  Through this course, students will gain an understanding of design and implementation through hands-on activities including best practices in the safe use of materials and resources (I B4; III B-C).  Students will learn how to model technical skills and design curriculum to ensure achievement for all learners (I C; III C).  This course is part of a 10 day on-campus residency where students will be expected to work during morning, afternoon and evening.  Candidates who cannot commute will be offered on-campus room and board for the duration of the residency.  This course will be supplemented with theatre-related co-curricular activities through the duration of the residency. 3 credit hours

Nursing

  
  • NUR 500 Continuous Enrollment



    Students must register for this zero credit status when not registering for any credit bearing course(s). The Continuous Enrollment status ensures that the student does not lose their matriculation for that semester.  See Continuous Enrollment Policy for further important information. (0 credits)
  
  • NUR 503/504 Health Promotion and Clinical Prevention for Individual and Population Health



    This course explores the social, economic, cultural, and lifestyle determinants of health that contribute to the growing health disparities among the nationʼs diverse vulnerable populations. Using principles of epidemiology, environmental health, genetics/genomics, and health behavior change models, students will develop strategies for implementing effective clinical prevention and health promotion interventions to individuals and aggregates across the lifespan. (4 credits: 3 theory hours and 1 clinical hour; 56 clinical hours)
  
  • NUR 505 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology



    This course builds on previously learned principles of physiology as well as basic and clinical research as it relates to the presentation of disease processes. This course examines advanced physiology and pathophysiology at the cellular level as it relates to alterations in function and disease processes. Principles of genetics and immunology are also investigated as well as differences in etiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology as they relate to gender and age. This course integrates disease prevention and assessment of risk factors as well as principles of health promotion (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 508 Application of Nursing Research



    This course prepares the advanced practice nursing student for clinical, management, or education leadership roles in health care through translation of the best evidence into nursing practice. Students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to review and synthesize the strength of evidence and recommend practice changes if appropriate. Specific content includes: a review of the research process (including theoretical framework, design, statistical analysis, research design hierarchy, measurement, and research ethics), research critique, rating and synthesizing the strength of evidence, decision-making for practice, research, and research translation opportunities. (4 credits)
  
  • NUR 509/510 Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis



    This course builds upon undergraduate physical assessment content. NUR509 provides the core content for advanced assessment and diagnosis of patients across the lifespan that will be reinforced in all clinical courses. Physiologic and pathophysiologic principles are required to enable the student to develop and utilize advanced skills in obtaining a comprehensive health history, physical examination, and to understand the psychosocial variation of the individual, the family, and the community of origin. Diagnostic reasoning skills and differential diagnostic processes are emphasized as complex and multisystem problems are identified. Students have a weekly simulated laboratory and clinical experience to integrate this knowledge with particular patients within health care settings. (4 credits: 3 theory hours and 1 clinical hour; 56 clinical hours)
  
  • NUR 512 Theoretical Basis for Role Development for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses



    This course provides an overview of theoretical and conceptual models of nursing which specifically relate to advanced practice roles. Theory will be presented as a way to provide APRNs with the framework and goals for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. This course examines transition into an advanced practice role. Conceptualizations, role development, quality, safety, leadership, and other competencies of advanced practice are explored. Historical, social, and political forces which impact advanced roles such as dealing with role ambiguity and changing role boundaries are identified. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 514 Health Policy for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse



    This course examines health care policy formulation and related ethical and legal concepts from the framework of advanced nursing practice. Students analyze health care policy trends and moral concepts that are foundational to advanced nursing practice, health promotion, and health care situations cross the lifespan, from pre-conception through death, with a focus on concerns related to aging, culturally diverse populations, and the evolving professional environment. Health care policy is discussed in the context of the financial and social factors that influence its creation and how it affects recipients of care and the organizations and individuals who provide health care. [The structure and development of legislation, legislative bodies, lobbyists, and representatives of professional and consumer organizations are discussed with regard to their impact on health care. Students are encouraged to explore their own values and beliefs within their professional practice, health care delivery environment, and the legal components of health care systems.] (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 520 Pharmacology



    Pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications and precautions, adverse effects, and drug interactions of broad categories of therapeutic agents are studied relative to specific populations of patients. Patient variables that should be assessed for each drug and nursing actions needed to achieve the maximum therapeutic effects and to minimize adverse effects are identified. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 522/523 Diagnosis and Management of Clinical Problems Adults/Older Adults I



    This is the first of three clinical courses, preparing the nurse practitioner student for primary care of adolescents, adults, and older adults. Students will begin to use the comprehensive data collection skills learned in previous courses, to incorporate strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute episodic, and chronic diseases in diverse practice settings. Students will apply current evidence-based practice guidelines and begin to develop clinical decision-making skills through experiences in a variety of practice settings. Psychosocial, ethical, legal, economic, cultural, and political issues will also be emphasized. (7 credits: 3 theory hours and 4 clinical hours; 224 clinical hours)
  
  • NUR 524/525 Diagnosis and Management of Clinical Problems in Adults/Older Adults II



    This is the second of three clinical courses, preparing the nurse practitioner student for primary care of adolescents, adults and older adults. Students will become proficient in data collection skills used to incorporate strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute, episodic and chronic diseases in diverse practice settings. Students will sharpen their clinical decision-making skills and apply current evidence-based findings and practice guidelines to undifferentiated patient presentations through experiences in a variety of practice settings. Psychosocial, ethical, legal, economic, cultural, and political issues will also be emphasized. (6 Credits: 3 theory hours and 3 clinical hours; 168 clinical hours)
  
  • NUR 530 Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education



    This course prepares advanced practice nurses for agency-based and academic teaching. Concepts related to teaching, learning and the evaluation of learning are addressed and students are provided with a comprehensive framework for planning, implementing and evaluating teaching strategies and associated learning activities in their target setting. Specific topics addressed in this course include the nurse educator role in various settings, controversies and issues related to teaching, learning and evaluation, strategies foraccommodating differences among learners, culturally competent teaching and the selection, preparation and use of media and modes appropriate to teaching in nursing. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 531 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education



    This course introduces the graduate student to the process and elements of curriculum development needed for the role of educator in an academic or advanced practice setting. It examines factors related to content and organization of curricula. Students will design and evaluate a curriculum appropriate for use in either setting. Curriculum frameworks, objectives, and course content essential to health care education will be explored. Legal and ethical issues affecting curriculum development will be discussed. An overview of curriculum philosophies will be presented. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 532 Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education



    This course provides an analysis of theories or measurement and evaluation as they relate to nursing education in schools of nursing and health care agencies. Measurement and evaluation techniques appropriate for classroom and clinical nursing are studied; their strengths and limitations are assessed. Total program evaluation and ethical, legal and social issues are analyzed. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 550/551 Seminar I



    The graduate student begins to implement the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or the role of the nurse educator. Graduate students work with an experienced preceptor in a health care or education setting. Clinical nurse specialist competencies across the three spheres of influence (Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, Organization/System) provide a framework for CNS clinical practice and classroom topics. The graduate student in the nurse educator track will be provided the opportunity to apply knowledge from the theoretical courses in teaching and learning theory. The NLN Educator Competencies provides a framework for the nurse educator classroom topics and practicum. The nurse educator practicum experiences may be in academic nursing education, staff development, or client education. (2-4 credits) For CNS: 4 credits, 1 theory hour and 3 clinical hours for a total of 168 clinical hours per semester. For NE: 2 credits, 1 theory hour and 1 clinical hour for a total of 56 clinical hours per semester.
  
  • NUR 552/553 Seminar II



    The graduate student continues to implement the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or the role of the nurse educator. Graduate students work with an experienced preceptor in a health care or education setting. Clinical nurse specialist competencies across the three spheres of influence (Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, Organization/System) provide a framework for clinical practice and classroom topics. The graduate student in the nurse educator track will be provided the opportunity to apply knowledge from the theoretical courses in teaching and learning theory. Practicum experiences may be in academic nursing education, staff development, or client education. (2-4 credits) For CNS: 4 credits, 1 theory hour and 3 clinical hours for a total of 168 clinical hours per semester. FOR NE: 2 credits, 1 theory hour and 1 clinical hour for a total of 56 clinical hours per semester.
  
  • NUR 554/555 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Seminar, Clinical III



    This is the final of three courses preparing nurse practitioner students for primary care of adolescents, adults, and older adults. Students will further refine their competencies in assessment, diagnosis, and disease management, with emphasis on care of individuals with complex illness presentations. Issues related to the transition into the advanced practice role as beginning nurse practitioners will be addressed. Students will begin to make autonomous clinical decisions and learn to function as a beginning nurse practitioner through experiences in both inpatient and outpatient settings. (4 Credits: 1 theory hour and 3 clinical hours; 168 clinical hours)
  
  • NUR 556/557 Comprehensive Care of Older Adults



    This course prepares the advanced practice nurse for provision of comprehensive, quality, and cost effective care for older adults. Theories of aging, physiology of aging, and the economic, socio-cultural, and ethical aspects of aging will be explored. Students will learn to recognize, evaluate and manage clinical syndromes prevalent in the older adult population. Clinical issues unique to frail older adults and atypical presentation of disease states will also be explored. (For A-GNP & CNS 3 credits: 2 theory hours and 1 clinical hour; 56 clinical hours) (For NE 2 credits; 2 theory hours)
  
  • NUR 560 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan

    Fall Semester

    Course builds upon the advanced pharmacology content and introduces advanced concepts in pharmacokinetics of medications to treat psychiatric illness, including psychotropic drugs and relates prescribing and medication management theory to the practice of psychiatric nursing for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.  The course links concepts in neuroscience to mental health and symptom endophenotypes to guide students understanding of the complexities of psychopharmacology. 4 credits hours
  
  • NUR 562/563 Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan I

    Spring Semester

    This course focuses on psychopathology of selected mental health disorders across the lifespan.  Students will utilize advanced physical assessment skills and the application of psychological, psychobiological and sociocultural theories to plan care for individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan.  There is an emphasis on the application of genetic, ecological, and social determinants of health to plan evidence-based practice in the treatment of psychiatric/mental health patients.  Course theory is integrated during a supervised clinical experience.  (3 credits theory; 2 credits clinical, 112 hours). Prerequisite: NUR 560   5 credit hours
  
  • NUR 564/565 Advanced Diagnosis and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan II

    Summer Semester

    This course builds upon previous coursework to advance students’ knowledge of psychopathology of selected mental health disorders across the lifespan.  Students will integrate and apply advanced assessment skills to diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.  There is an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and the impact of psychosocial, ethical, cultural, economic, legal and political factors on clinical decision-making in the management of psychiatric/mental health patients’ health care needs.  Course theory is integrated during a supervised clinical experience.  (3 credits theory, 2 credit clinical, 112 hours) Prerequisite: NUR 562/563   5 credit hours
  
  • NUR 566/567 Advanced Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities Across the Lifespan

    Fall Semester

    Course focuses on therapy and treatment modalities for psych-mental health, such as individual psychotherapy, family therapy and group therapy.  Theory content aims to advance students’ knowledge of the psych-mental health nurse practitioner role as students immerse in intensive clinical experience across a variety of inpatient and outpatient practice settings to deliver psychotherapeutic treatment modalities and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for patients across the life span.  There is an emphasis on professional and ethical comportment in the conduct of psychotherapeutic treatment modalities and establishing therapeutic relationships in individual, family and group therapies.  (2 credits theory, 3 credits clinical, 168 hours) Prerequisite: NUR 564/565   5 credit hours
  
  • NUR 568/569 Advanced Diagnosis and Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities in Special Populations

    Spring Semester

    Course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment for psych-mental health issues for special and diverse populations.  Theory content is delivered in seminar style to advance students’ knowledge of the NP role in various PMH settings for patients across the life span.  There is an emphasis on synthesizing clinical data to conduct a comprehensive psych-mental health assessment to formulate an appropriate treatment plan for diverse and special populations.  Students immerse in intensive clinical experiences across a variety of inpatient and outpatient practice settings that will expose students to special populations.  (2 credits theory, 3 credits clinical, 168 hours) Prerequisite: NUR 566/567   5 credit hours

Nursing - Nurse Anesthetist

  
  • NUR 600 Physical Assessment in Anesthesia Practice I

    Summer Semester

    Lectures, demonstrations, group discussions and simulations are presented to develop the skills of the student nurse anesthetist in obtaining a comprehensive health history along with the cognitive and psychomotor techniques needed in the performance of advanced physical assessment of those patients preparing to undergo anesthesia.  The assessment of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems on patients throughout their lifespans includes the skills necessary to perform inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation.   Students have a weekly simulated laboratory.  2 credit hours
  
  • NUR 601 Physical Assessment in Anesthesia Practice 2

    Fall Semester

    Lectures, group discussions, clinical correlation rounds and simulations are presented to develop the skills of the student nurse anesthetist in obtaining a comprehensive health history along with the cognitive and psychomotor techniques needed in the performance of advanced physical assessment of those patients preparing to undergo anesthesia.  The students will physically assess preoperative patients throughout their lifespans using the skills necessary to perform inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation.  Clinical rounding will focus on physical findings, lab data and selected specialty examinations such as pulmonary function studies, chest x-rays, 12-lead EKGs, and cardiology studies relevant to the advanced practice of nurse anesthesia. 2 credit hours
  
  • NUR 610 Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists 1

    Summer Semester

    This course provides an in depth study of cell structure and function, fluids and electrolytes (including blood), skeletal muscle, and all aspects of the nervous system. All areas of instruction will be focused on the relationship of these systems to the practice of anesthesia nursing. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 611 Chemistry and Physics in Anesthesia

    Summer Semester

    The key concepts related to organic chemistry and physics as they relate to anesthesia are presented. This course will review systems of measurement, drug solutions and concentrations and drug calculations.  Chemistry principles including acids, bases, pH and pKa; lasers and laser safety; and drug metabolism will be discussed.  Physics principles including gas laws, fluid mechanics, vaporization, solubility and electricity and electrical safety will be reviewed.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding the anesthesia gas machine and patient monitors. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 612 Ethical, Theoretical and Professional Foundations of Anesthesia Practice



    This course introduces the entry-level nurse anesthesia student into the diverse and complex world of anesthesia. Included are an examination of the process of anesthesia, the roles filled by the CRNA, and the stakeholders involved in the professional associations of anesthetists. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 620 Anatomy and Physiology for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists 2

    Fall Semester

    This course provides an in-depth study of the vascular tree, smooth muscle, the cardiac system, the respiratory system, the hepatic system, the immune system, and endocrine system. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 610 . (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 621 Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents



    This course explores the pharmacology of agents used to induce, maintain, and reverse general anesthesia, as well as those used for regional anesthesia and sedation. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of each agent will be reviewed, with special focus on the intracellular mechanisms mediated via drug receptors. (2 credits)
  
  • NUR 622 Technology and Techniques in Anesthesia Practice



    A lab-intensive course dealing with the technologies CRNAs use daily in anesthesia practice. Included will be user maintenance and trouble-shooting of the anesthesia machine, and the practice of psychomotor skills involved in advanced invasive monitoring. All classes will be held in the human patient simulation laboratory.

    NOTE: Beginning spring of 2018, this course will only be offered in the spring semester.  (6 credits)

  
  • NUR 623 Principles of Anesthesia 1

    Fall Semester

    The introduction to the clinical practice of anesthesia. The course will teach the preoperative evaluation of a patient, interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic tests, positioning the patient for anesthesia and surgery, the basics of induction, maintenance and emergence from general anesthesia. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 630 Pharmacology of Adjunct Agents in Anesthesia



    This course explores the pharmacology of agents used to control the autonomic changes often experienced by patients undergoing anesthesia. Further, the course will look at the phenomenon of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and its treatment. Finally, the course will review common medications used by patients preoperatively and their effect on and interaction with anesthesia agents. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of each agent will be reviewed, with special focus on the intracellular mechanisms mediated via drug receptors. (2 credits)
  
  • NUR 631 Principles of Anesthesia 2



    The course will focus on anesthesia for the following types of cases: non-vascular general surgical procedures, gynecologic procedures, orthopedic and podiatric procedures, HEENT procedures (nonintracranial), ophthalmic procedures, laparoscopic procedures and anesthesia for short-stay or outpatient procedures, and anesthesia at remote sites.

    NOTE: Beginning summer of 2018, this course will only be offered in the summer session.  (3 credits)

  
  • NUR 632 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 1



    Entry practice in nurse anesthesia. The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients.

    NOTE:  The course content and credits will change from 6 credits to 5 credits beginning summer of 2018. (6 credits, 3 clinical days/week)

  
  • NUR 633 Clinical Correlation Conference, Junior Level 1



    Students attend a clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Journal club articles, case studies, and morbidity and mortality reports.

    NOTE: Beginning summer of 2018, this course will only be offered in the summer session.  (1 credit)

  
  • NUR 640 Clinical Correlation Conference, Junior Level 2



    Students attend a more advanced clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Journal club articles, case studies in advanced anesthesia issues and techniques, and morbidity and mortality reports.

    NOTE: Beginning fall of 2018, this course will only be offered in the fall semester.  (1 credit)

  
  • NUR 641 Principles of Anesthesia 3



    Focus on anesthesia for the following types of cases: anesthesia for patients having cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, and obstetric procedures; anesthesia for the traumatically injured patient, anesthesia for pediatric patients.

    NOTE: Beginning fall of 2018, this course will only be offered in the fall semester.  (3 credits)

  
  • NUR 642 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 2



    Novice practice in nurse anesthesia. The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to more complex surgical patients.

    NOTE:  The course content and credits will change from 6 credits to 5 credits beginning fall of 2018. (6 credits, 3 clinical days/week)

  
  • NUR 643 Anesthesia and Co-Existing Diseases



    This course focuses on the CRNAʼs role in health promotion for patients encountered by the anesthetist. Anesthesia and its relationship to commonly occurring diseases are reviewed. The disease processes focused on most closely include disorders of the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, renal, hepatic, neurologic and musculoskeletal systems.

    NOTE: Beginning spring of 2018, this course will only be offered in the spring semester.  (3 credits)

  
  • NUR 650 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 3



    Intermediate practice in nurse anesthesia (part 1). The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to more complex surgical patients including specialized rotations.

    NOTE:  The course content and credits will change from 8 credits to 6 credits beginning fall of 2018. (8 credits, 4 clinical days/week.

  
  • NUR 660 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 4



    Intermediate practice in nurse anesthesia (part 2). The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to more complex surgical patients including specialized rotations. The student will begin specialty rotations, including on-call rotations in pediatrics and obstetrics.

    NOTE:  The course content and credits will change from 10 credits to 6 credits beginning summer of 2019. (10 credits, 5 clinical days, or equivalent, a week)

  
  • NUR 661 Clinical Correlation Conference, Senior Level 1



    Students attend a highly advanced clinical correlation conference seminar each week. Journal club articles, case studies, and morbidity and mortality reports. Students in this course will also help lead junior conferences. (1 credit)
  
  • NUR 670 Clinical Correlation Conference, Senior Level 2



    All students will take the AANA self-evaluation examination during the course. Students will attend clinical correlation conference seminars with a focus on preparation for the National Certifying Examination. (1 credit)
  
  • NUR 671 Clinical Practicum in Anesthesia 5



    Advanced practice in nurse anesthesia. The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients. The student will take specialty rotations in open heart and complex neurosurgical procedures. (10 credits, 5 clinical days, or equivalent, a week)
  
  • NUR 698 Independent Study



    A formal presentation of the Capstone project and an informal review of the portfolio with the studentʼs advisor. (1 credit)
  
  • NUR 701 Portfolio Project Development and Analysis

    Spring Semester

    This is part 1 of a four-part process of development and evaluation of the terminal student project (TSP) portfolio course.  The structured portfolio is the deliverable required for the awarding of the Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree.  The student will begin to take the necessary steps to organize the portfolio.  These include, but are not limited to, beginning to identify and write the necessary case narratives, and beginning the process of finding and inserting the artifacts required for the successful completion of the portfolio.  These steps will be taken in a series of individual appointments with the program director or his/her designate. 1 credit hour
  
  • NUR 702 Portfolio Development I

    Summer Semester

    This is part 2 of a four-part process of development and evaluation of the terminal student project (STP) portfolio course.  The initial development will include a review for completeness and meeting doctoral standards of writing, complexity, and organization.  the initial case narratives will be closely scrutinized and, on approval, added to the portfolio.  The advanced clinical fellowship will be initiated per the contract devised in Portfolio Development I. 1 credit hour
  
  • NUR 703 Portfolio Development 2

    Fall Semester

    This is part 3 of a four-part process of development and evaluation of the terminal student project (TSP) portfolio course.  The advanced clinical fellowship will be initiated per the contract devised in 
    Portfolio Development I.  In this section, the student will submit advanced clinical case narratives, reflection the student’s advanced clinical practicum selection.  These advanced case narratives, upon approval, will be added to the portfolio.   1 credit hour
  
  • NUR 704 Portfolio Development 3

    Spring Semester

    This is part 4 of a four-part terminal student project (TSP) portfolio course.  The terminal student project (TSP) portfolio will be completed and prepared for final evaluation.  The two final advanced case narratives will be added to the portfolio, and the portfolio will be presented to the students advisor and a second independent reader for acceptance as the terminal student project.  The final student outcomes of the advanced clinical fellowship will be reviewed and evaluated. 1 credit hour
  
  • NUR 706 Anesthesia Professional Development Seminar

    Spring Semester

    The Anesthesia Professional Development Seminar is created, implemented, and reviewed by the class as a cohort.  Each student will present one of their final case narratives in a case-report format, emphasizing the specialty rotation which the student selected.  The case narratives will be discussed and reviewed in depth by the students in the program, program faculty, and program clinical instructors. 1 credit hour
  
  • NUR 732 Advanced Clinical Fellowship I

    Fall Semester

    Advanced practice in nurse anesthesia (part I).  The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients.  The clinical fellowship will provide advanced clinical training in an area of specialization that the student chooses.  The student will participate in care of the surgical patient throughout the preoperative period, including preoperative and postoperative periods during 5 days per week of clinical practice. 6 credit hours
  
  • NUR 733 Advanced Clinical Fellowship 2

    Spring Semester

    This is the continuation of advanced practice in nurse anesthesia (part2).  The student will be supervised in the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients.  The clinical fellowship will provide advanced clinical training in an area of specialization that the student has chosen.  The student will participate in care of the surgical patient through the preoperative period, including preoperative and postoperative periods during 5 days of clinical practice per week. 6 credit hours

Nursing - Doctoral

  
  • NUR 700 Applied Statistics



    This course provides students with an opportunity to expand on basic applied statistics and gain expertise in statistical management of large data sets. Quantitative methods used for collation, display and analysis of data will be emphasized. The applied statistical focus is on evaluation of clinical issues, and issues relevant to nursing and health systems. Students will gain an understanding of when and how a statistical procedure should be performed. The course will include a review of basic concepts necessary to the interpretation and application of statistics such as types of distributions, concepts of significance testing, and discussion of basic descriptive statistics. However, it is intended to provide a broad framework for understanding and applying commonly used advanced and multivariate statistical data analysis techniques in health care research. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 705 Informatics and Technology for Improving Outcomes in Advanced Nursing Practice



    This course will explore the host of information technology resources that may be employed in a variety of health care settings to improve patient care and healthcare systems. The role of information systems technology in evidenced-based practice, ethical implications for patient care, the role of the advanced practice nurse as a technology leader, and the use of technology for clinical decision-making will be examined. The DNP student will acquire the skills to manage individual and aggregate level information using advanced health information technology systems to generate evidence for practice, and to monitor health outcomes in their specialized area of practice. The role of technology in planning and evaluating new programs and interventions that improve patient outcomes will be emphasized. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 710 Evidence-based Practice I: Methods



    This course focuses on the requisite skills for applying evidence into nursing practice. The conceptualization, definition, theoretical rationale, and models of evidence-based practice will be evaluated. Students will identify a high priority health problem in their area of clinical expertise and review the literature supporting the need for a practice change initiative. The identification of targeted health improvement outcomes in a patient population will guide the student in developing goals for the Scholarly Project. Students will perform a critical review and synthesis of knowledge in their own area of concentration, and will identify key concepts and relationships for their practice change that will become the foundation for their Scholarly Project. (4 credits)
  
  • NUR 715 Population-based Health Outcomes Management



    This course introduces concepts and methods of epidemiology, demography, health services research, disease prevention, and epigenetics/genomics as a basis for population-based practice in advanced nursing. Students learn applied techniques for population-based practice that include development and evaluation of program goals for clinical practice using planning and evaluation models. An emphasis is placed on collaborative interdisciplinary strategies to promote health, reduce risk factors, improve health outcomes, and improve quality of care in health care systems. Students will integrate concepts of population-based health outcomes management into their final scholarly project. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 720 Evidence-based Practice II: Translation



    This course builds on a foundation of knowledge about EBP for the experienced advanced practice nurse. The integration and application of knowledge will be translated into practice. Evaluation strategies, methods of measurement, and analysis are applied to assess proposed improvements in practice and clinical care outcomes. Theories of change, financial, ethical, and social implications are considered in translating evidence into practice. Formation of the DNP Project Committee will provide students with the clinical and scholarly mentorship needed to assist in development of the DNP Project Proposal. (4 credits)
  
  • NUR 725 Organizational Behavior and Systems Change: Theory and Practice



    The successful implementation of a practice change in an organizational setting is a function of technical/clinical expertise in tandem with organizational insight. This course challenges the student to build a strong theoretical foundation in the areas of organizational behavior (logic/rationality, culture, power, politics, group dynamics, motivation, influence) and systems change (status quo assessment, leaping out, planning back, unfreezing, altering, refreezing, evaluating). Designed as a praxis endeavor, the student will apply theory in practice through a blending of case studies, written work, presentations and exams. Students will apply theories of organizational behavior and organizational assessment, to develop leadership in organizational change in order to facilitate a practice change. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 730 DNP Clinical Residency I



    These courses provide an opportunity to enhance clinical practice skills to prepare students for implementation of a scholarly project within a clinical setting. Students will select clinical experiences to enhance knowledge and clinical decision-making in a particular area of concentration, while integrating evidenced-based practice and health outcomes management concepts. The number of clinical hours will be determined prior to the start of the course, and students may complete the course over more than one semester. (2 credits: 2 clinical hours; 112 clinical hours for NUR730)
  
  • NUR 731 DNP Clinical Residency II



    These courses provide an opportunity to enhance clinical practice skills to prepare students for implementation of a scholarly project within a clinical setting. Students will select clinical experiences to enhance knowledge and clinical decision-making in a particular area of concentration, while integrating evidenced-based practice and health outcomes management concepts. The number of clinical hours will be determined prior to the start of the course, and students may complete the course over more than one semester. (2 credits: 2 clinical hours; 112 clinical hours for NUR731)
  
  • NUR 735 Management for Quality Improvement in Heath Care Systems



    This course will provide the opportunity for the student to integrate knowledge of organizational change, health policy, and outcomes management with an understanding of health care finance, economics, and quality improvement strategies to improve health care delivery in their area of expertise. Opportunities for leadership and inter-professional collaboration will be explored. Students will evaluate the economic feasibility of their practice change initiative and consider the impact of their change on the quality of care delivery in their practice setting. This course prepares students for implementation of the practice change initiative. (3 credits)
  
  • NUR 740 Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project: Implementation



    The purpose of this course is to provide the DNP student with scholarly feedback required to develop a successful proposal that will lead to implementation of the project during the following semester. Students will incorporate skills learned in the clinical scholarship and clinical leadership courses to develop a proposal that leads to implementation and evaluation of the practice change initiative. The project proposal will be presented to the DNP Committee for approval. Students will not progress to scholarly project implementation until the proposal is approved. (5 credits: 3 theory hours, 2 clinical hours; 112 clinical hours)
  
  • NUR 745 Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project: Evaluation and Dissemination



    This course provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate achievement of DNP competencies via a culminating practice immersion experience in which they will implement a final project in the practice setting. Students will integrate advanced clinical scholarship skills with understanding of organizational behavior, systems change theory, policy-making, and informatics, to execute an innovative, evidenced based intervention, practice guideline, new program, or health policy change. The goal of the project will be implementation of a practice innovation intended to improve health outcomes for a targeted patient population. The student will further refine and complete documentation of the DNP Scholarly Project. Completion of requirements for this course signifies completion of all requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. (5 credits)

Matster of Arts in Leadership

  
  • ML 510 Foundations of Leadership

    Fall Semester

    Effective leadership is essential for any organization or group to succeed, and today’s leaders are often tasked with addressing a wide range of challenges, opportunities, and circumstances.  This class will introduce students to different theories and approaches to leading others, and explore what insights research can offer regarding how and when to apply each leadership approach. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 520 Creativity and Innovation

    Fall Semester

    This course explores the underlying premises of creativity and innovation as an approach to problem solving in complex environments.  This course challenges students to risk making mistakes in their quest in developing ideas that may lead to a true innovation of problem solutions.  Students are given the opportunity to integrate theoretical perspectives learned in readings and classroom activities with hands-on experiences. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 540 Coaching and Team Leadership

    Fall Semester

    The ability to effectively lead a team and the ability to coach and mentor others are defining characteristics of many successful leaders.  This course will teach students different approaches to coaching and mentoring others, including an exploration of the processes underlying human learning and development.  The course will also emphasize effective team leadership skills, including how to effectively schedule a group project, how to plan and execute effective team meetings, and how to effectively evaluate a team’s progress. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 550 Complex Organizations

    Spring Semester

    The ability to view situations from various perspectives strengthens a leaders ability to emphasize with others and enhances a leader’s ability to correctly diagnose problems and opportunities within a group or organization.  This class will introduce students to different perspectives (or “lenses”) through which organizations and organizational phenomena can be viewed, thus enabling students to view people, groups, and organizations in a different and clearer light. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 560 Negotiation

    Spring Semester

    Effective negotiation skills are instrumental in helping leaders achieve their desired goals, and such skills are also often helpful for the people with whom they are negotiating.  This course will teach students effective negotiation techniques as well as an understanding of how to adapt one’s negotiation style to effectively address various personalities and circumstances. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 570 Change Management and Design Thinking

    Spring Semester

    This course teaches a structured approach that leaders can use to successfully manage major changes within organizations.  Students will also be introduced to design thinking, which is a process that can help leaders develop innovative solutions to complex problems and identify possible beneficial changes for a team or organization. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 590 Master’s Experience Proposal

    Fall Semester

    In this course students will develop a proposal for a master’s experience (academic or applied research project, simulation, internship, or other) associated with their chosen career path.  In this pass/fail course, students will develop a proposal for their work utilizing the skills learned in concurrent courses, as well as instructor and peer feedback.  An appropriate advisor for the master’s experience with be identified. 3 credit hours
  
  • ML 595 Master’s Experience Reflection

    Spring Semester

    In this course students will develop a proposal for a master’s experience (academic or applied research project, simulation, internship, or other) associated with their chosen career path.  In this pass/fail course, students will develop a proposal for their work utilizing the skills learned in concurrent courses, as well as instructor and peer feedback.  An appropriate advisor for the master’s experience with be identified. 3 credit hours
  
  • PHL 580 Ethics in Action

    Spring Semester

    A strong foundation of ethics and values can serve to strengthen a leader’s reputation and help to ensure that a leader’s influence is being used to guide a team or organization in a beneficial and worthwhile direction.  This course will examine the role of leaders in promoting ethics and social responsibility in groups and organizations.  We will explore ethical challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in various settings and circumstances, and apply varying ethical models to address those challenges and opportunities. 3 credit hours
  
  • SPM 530 Career Leadership & Self Development

    Fall Semester

    Understanding and improving oneself is often a critical first step on the road to effectively leading other people.  This course will guide students in a meaningful and developmental self-assessment of their leadership skills and characteristics.  The course will also emphasize essential career and professional development skills such as personal branding, interviewing, and networking skills. 3 credit hours

Music Industry Studies

  
  • MUS 515 Music Industry Research Methods

    Spring Semester (Students may take the course during their senior year as an undergraduate).

    This course is designed to acquaint students with methodologies of music business research.  The course will provide students with a number of research topics, on which they will be excepted to discuss various approaches to data gathering and thesis development.  Along with critical thinking, students will be expected to advance in their ability to handle and prepare research materials. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the M.A. program. 3 credit hours
  
  • MUS 520 Music Industry Culture and Development

    Fall Semester

    This course explores the relationships between music and society and the ways socio-political forces influence how music is produced, marketed, and consumed.  Students will engage in research and discussions designed to encourage critical thinking skills in considering how various forces (Both musical and non-musical) in modem culture shape the modem music industry. Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the M.A. program. 3 credit hours
  
  • MUS 530 Advanced Music Production

    Summer Semester

    As an additional, independent study for MUS 446:  Music Production II, this course is a study and practical application of advanced tools and techniques used in professional audio production in a variety of musical styles at a professional level.  Included is further advanced practical training in signal processing, mixing and mastering. Prerequisite: Student must be admitted to the M.A. program. 3 credit hours
  
  • MUS 540 Music Publishing, Licensing, and Copyright

    Spring Semester

    This course will offer an in-depth analysis of the various processes associated with the business of music publishing and licensing, as well as recent developments in copyright law.  Students will be expected to take information gathered in the MUS 497 and create research models that will offer possible solutions for the problems faced by music industry professionals. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted in the M.A. program. 3 credit hours
  
  • MUS 541 Graduate Project

    Summer Semester

    This course of study will require students to choose a graduate project or thesis.  For the project, students are expected to produce a professional audio or video recording, or they may choose to produce a major event.  Those choosing to complete the M.A. thesis will be expected to identify a topic relevant to current developments in the music industry and present evidence and arguments that challenge or support their findings. Prerequisite: Students may not register for the project or thesis until 12 credits have been completed. 3 credit hours
  
  • MUS 551 Graduate Thesis

    Summer Semester

    This course of study will require students to choose a graduate project or thesis.  For the project, students are expected to produce a professional audio or video recording, or they may choose to produce a major event.  Those choosing to complete the M.A. thesis will be expected to identify a topic relevant to current developments in the music industry and present evidence and arguments that challenge or support their findings. Prerequisite: Students may not register for the project or thesis until 12 credits have been completed. 3 credit hours

Master of Public Policy

  
  • MPA 501 Public Policy Process and Issues

    Fall Semester

    This course aims to providing students with a systematic introduction to the fundamental concepts of policy science and policy analysis.  The course consists of a series of lectures focused on a few central questions, followed by discussions and practical exercises:  What is policy?  How can it be distinguished from other forms of public or collective decisions?  What is the role of power and authority in policy-making?  What is the impact of public policy on society?  On ordinary people?  How to influence changes in policy?

    In addition, this course aims at providing students with a broad understanding of current topics, views, and discussions within the realm of public policy.  The course consists of a series of short lectures focused specific policy sectors, guest lectures from individuals working in specific policy sectors, and group research. 3 credit hours

  
  • MPA 510 Quantitative Analysis for Policy and Administration

    Fall Semester

    The central objective of this course is to provide a foundation in statistics and their application to questions in public policy and social science research.  Key topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, and basic statistical inference for different types of data. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 511 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

    Spring Semester

    Through lectures, exercises, and case studies of policy issues, students will develop expertise in analyzing and synthesizing policy issues, in preparing policy documents, and in formulating public policy.  This course will examine the process of selecting and assessing policy options, and discusses the role that various players have in the making of policy.  Through the analyses of case studies, students will learn how policy-makers interact, and how outside influences such as the media and advocates help shape policy. 

    In addition, this course will introduce candidates to the fundamental principles and practices involved in the design, implementation, and analysis of program evaluations.  This course will consider why it is so difficult to tell whether programs are achieving their stated goals and objectives, how to design a successful evaluation of a public program, and the procedures for implementing an evaluation. 3 credit hours

  
  • MPA 520 Policy Communications

    Fall Semester

    This course will help students develop the skills to become strong policy writers, as well as become critical readers of and participants in the policy literature and conversations.  Students will learn to write with clarity, confidence and in modes appropriate for different audiences.  This course covers different forms of communicating policy and various kinds within these modes including executive summaries, annotated bibliographies, short policy briefs, presentations and literature critiques.  Moreover, this course will replicate the challenges policy students will encounter as professionals. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 521 Microeconomics for Policymakers

    Spring Semester

    This course introduces first-year policy students to the theories, concepts, terminology and tools of microeconomics as it relates to the examination and analysis of public policies.  During the course students will gain new vocabulary to describe decision-making behavior of people, households, firms and governments.  Learners will have opportunities to learn and apply theories of supply and demand, elasticity, utility-maximization and other concepts to examine and better understand public health and public policy issues.

    Students finish this course with a deeper knowledge of economics and its role in policy analysis.  They will also gain practical experience evaluating actual policy issues using some of these tools and models.  Finally, students will be able to compare and contract public and market-based solutions to a variety of issues. 3 credit hours

  
  • MPA 522 Policy Workshop

    Summer Semester

    This course will provide students with real-world experience of solving a pressing public policy problem facing our community.  Students will synthesize and analyze information provided to them, and provide public policy recommendation to community leaders, policymakers, and their peers. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 561 Advanced Geographic Information Systems

    Spring Semester

    This course expands upon skills and knowledge gained from introductory GIS by developing an understanding of additional tools and methods of analyzing spatial data. This course will introduce students to more complex techniques and a deeper theoretical understanding of geographic data management. Students will design, implement, and manage a semester-long project relevant to their field of study. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 563 Policy and History in York, Pennsylvania

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course focuses on using history to inform policy decisions in the York, Pennsylvania community.  Students will learn about York and South Central Pennsylvania history generally but will dedicate most of their energies to applying this local history to inform local policymakers about the historical context in which they are operating.  As a class, students will select an important local policy area to explore (such as education, public health, drug policy, housing, law enforcement, or environmental policy, for example), and then students will conduct the historical research necessary to assemble a professional policy briefing that will be presented to community stakeholders, such as elected officials, civil servants, businesspeople, philanthropists, and/or NGO directors.  Students will have a unique opportunity to become experts on an aspect of local history and to share that history in ways that can inform community leaders confronting difficult choices about the future of their community. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 580 Special Topics

    Fall-Spring Semesters

    This course addresses special topics that are of particular interest to students because of contemporary developments in public policy and public administration, new methodologies and perspectives, or unique opportunities for specialized experiences.  Examples of possible topics include Non-Profit Organizations and Philanthropy; Specific Policy Analysis; Grant Writing; Advanced Quantitative Analysis; Immigration Policy; Aging Policy; Global and Regional Policy; Urban,City, or Regional Planning; etc. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 581 Special Topics in Public History



    Courses offered under the Special Topics in Public History are designed to provide students with an in depth study of one of the branches of public history. The focus of these courses would be on professional skills development and their application in a site of public history. Examples of Special Topics in Public History include archiving; history education at public sites; historic preservation and the politics of the urban environment, monuments and memorials; preserving American material culture.  3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 590 Thesis/Practical Research Applications/Experiential Learning Project I

    Fall Semester

    This course will provide candidates with guided time to prepare their Master’s thesis, applied research project, or experiential learning project. 3 credit hours
  
  • MPA 591 Thesis/Practical Research Applications/Experiential Learning Project II

    Spring Semester

    This course will provide candidates with guided time to complete their Master’s thesis, applied research project, or experiential learning project. Prerequisite: MPA 590 3 credit hours

Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications

  
  • IMC 520 Strategic Media Communication

    Fall Semester

    Media and business - whether corporate, non profit, or government - involve the need for strategic oral and written communication.  Every journalist, public relations specialist, marketing or advertising executive, and creative communicator must have the ability to formulate a concise, fact-driven, and ethical message to succeed.  A variety of strategic instruments, from speech writing to news releases to strategic analysis will be covered.  Students will additionally learn how to research media and reporters, generate media coverage, serve as spokespeople, and use new media strategies. 3 credit hours
  
  • IMC 530 International and Global Communication Perspectives

    Spring Semester

    Our borders may be shrinking in today’s world, but understanding the cultural and political differences of a country is critical to having stakeholders and publics understand the message.  This course explores the theoretical and practical framework for studying global integrated marketing communication, exploring specific countries around the world to identify differences and similarities that affect the areas of public relations, marketing, and advertising.  It examines key issues by considering past successes and failures in strategy, addressing the importance of knowing local culture in communication and positioning, and discussing emerging issues in brand globalization. 3 credit hours
  
  • IMC 550 Crisis Management

    Fall Semester

    Crisis Communications provides students with strategic approaches to manage how organizations respond to crisis such as accidents, product recalls, executive malfeasance, and natural disasters.  You will learn to identify and explain the dynamics of a crisis, evaluate the effects of a crisis on organizational reputation, determine the role of public relations in crisis response, counsel executives and clients, and develop and implement a crisis communications plan.

     

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  • IMC 580 Campaign I: IMC Campaign Creative Design and Development



    From soft drinks to computers to political campaigns, managing a brand relationship with your audience is critical.  In the first part of a two-part IMC Campaigns capstone class, students will use skills developed during the IMC graduate program to create an experiential strategic integrated marketing communications program for a client.  The process will include research, branding, advertising, public relations, and promotion.  Students will work in teams to meet an organization’s strategic marketing communication needs, subsequently pitching proposals for selection by the client to execute in part II of the Campaigns capstone. 3 credit hours
  
  • IMC 585 Campaign II: IMC Campaign Execution



    In part II of the IMC Campaigns capstone class, will complete a rigorous and comprehensive integrated marketing communications campaign through a professional and experiential learning process.  Students will work with both the client and peer team members to both meet the organization’s strategic needs, as well as produce a professional report detailing all aspects of the campaign. Prerequisite: IMC 580  or permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours
 

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