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MAS 585 - Found Amer Univ/College Stud Affairs Adm
The complex roles and philosophies of higher education in society are explored. The course includes an historical examination of the various types of postsecondary institutions in the context of social and political movements, developments in higher education law and the influence of these factors on student affairs administration.
Credits: 3 cr
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MAS 590 - Enrollment Management & Student Services
Administrative topics related to the functions of enrollment management (recruitment and marketing, admissions, diversity management and student, retention) and student services (scholarships and financial aid, housing, counseling service, health services, disability services, student employment and campus media) will be explored. Additionally, evaluation research topics including needs assessment and program evaluation will be examined.
Credits: 3 cr
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MAS 600 - Contemporary Univ/College Student Dev
The course comprises a comprehensive study of theory and practices in the field of postsecondary student development with an emphasis on and off-campus lifestyles and the relationship between campus life and academic performance.
Credits: 3 cr
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MAS 605 - University Student Affairs Practicum
Provides supervised field experience and mentorship by placing students in university student affairs offices. The practicum requires an advanced research paper applicable to the functions and practices of the assigned office, weekly work logs and structured feedback from the practicum supervisor. All assignments are subject to approval by the MAS coordinator.
Credits: 3 cr
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MAS 610 - Professional Ethics
An examination of personal and professional ethics and issues as they arise in the context of public sector agencies and organizations. Students will develop a broad understanding of ethical theory but particular stress will be placed on applications to problems that arise in the practice of administration and on ethical problem-solving where competing interests are involved.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST LS 615
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MAS 625 - Research Methods
This course provides the background required to apply research in order to support constructive decision-making in the organization. There is a focus on utilizing primary literature and interpreting research results.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST LS 655
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MAS 630 - Organizational Finance
An overview of financial management for public sector and non-profit agencies focusing on the budgeting process as an instrument of organizational policies and practices. Budget formulation, basic accounting, public reporting/disclosure obligations, overviews of relevant computer information systems, debt and risk management, auditing processes, grant writing and leadership strategies for the financial dimension of program development are covered.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST LS 565
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MAS 640 - Administrative Leadership
This course focuses on theory, practice and research of administrative leadership. Topics include leadership styles, decision-making, fostering collaboration and cooperative goals and strategic planning and management.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: XLIST LS 660
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MAS 660 - Administrative and Labor Law
A detailed examination of administrative rules and regulations from substantive and procedural perspectives as they relate to statutes, case law and organizational resources. Administrative law concerning labor relations is also covered including collective bargaining, the grievance process, fact-finding and arbitration.
Credits: 3 cr
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MAS 690 - Directed Study
This elective independent study may include the research and writing of a thesis, grant proposal, a program evaluation project or any other endeavor that provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative knowledge, leadership and/or skills. The experience provides students with the opportunity to specialize within administrative science and will be supervised by an appropriate faculty member.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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MAS 699 - Capstone Project Directed Study
This elective independent study may include the research and writing of a thesis, grant proposal, a program evaluation project or any other endeavor that provides an opportunity for the student to apply administrative knowledge, leadership and/or skills. The experience provides students with the opportunity to specialize within administrative science and will be supervised by an appropriate faculty member.
Credits: 3 cr
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MATH 132A - Statistical Methods: General Statistics
Applications from many arenas such as business, politics, medicine and health, the social and behavioral sciences, education and environmental science.
Prerequisite: MATH 082 or satisfactory score on the course placement test.
Credits: 4 cr
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MATH 132B - Statistical Methods: Biostatistics
Special emphasis on applications from biology and the health sciences.
Prerequisite: MATH 082 or satisfactory score on the course placement test.
Credits: 4 cr
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MATH 510 - Problem Solving Teachers K-8
This course develops logic of mathematical thought together with specific mathematical concepts in the context of problem solving. The course emphasizes progression from concrete to abstract thinking. The student applies this knowledge to devise problem solving criteria for a specific grade level.
Credits: 3 cr
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MATH 515 - Discrete Math & Applications
A survey of topics including sets, logic, probability, graph theory as well as the integration of these topics in the secondary curriculum.
Prerequisite: Math minor and 2 semesters of calculus.
Credits: 3 cr
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MATH 525 - Mathematical Problem Solving
A survey of problem solving techniques for secondary teachers. The course utilizes problems for antiquity to the present to illustrate various problem solving approaches and to give a sense of the development of mathematics. Some examples of a recreational nature but with solid mathematical basis are used.
Prerequisite: Math minor and 2 semesters of calculus.
Credits: 3 cr
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MATH 590 - Special Topics
Topics of special or current interest to students are offered periodically. The course content and number of credits must be submitted to the Department of Mathematical Sciences for approval before the students may enroll. Appropriate prerequisite will vary with the nature of course offering and will be determined by the department.
Credits: 1-4 cr
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ME 515 - Polymer Science & Engineering
Advanced concepts in the synthesis, characterization, and physical properties of polymers and polymer composites. Selected topics in polymer processing, thermomechanical analysis, and structure-property relations.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330 or ME 250 and admission into Energy and Materials - Master of Science (M.S.) program or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with CHEM 515 .
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ME 560 - Electron Microscopy
This course covers the theory and use of transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes. Sample interaction with electron beams will be covered in depth to understand image formation and various analytical, techniques. Sample preparation will also be covered. The laboratory portion of the course provides hands on experience in preparing samples and using electron microscopes for analyzing materials.(2-3)
Prerequisite: Admission into Energy and Materials - Master of Science (M.S.) program. Recommended: ME 250.
Credits: 3 cr
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ME 570 - Physical Metallurgy
This course covers basic strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloying strategies. Dislocation theory is covered in detail to develop the student’s understanding of metal deformation. Solidification, diffusion, phase equilibria and phase transformations are covered in detail. The metallurgy of steels and aluminum alloys will be primarily covered to provide industrial examples of the topics covered.
Prerequisite: Admission into Energy and Materials - Master of Science (M.S.) program. Recommended: ME 250.
Credits: 3 cr
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MEM 501 - Project Management
This course will review the design process and customer need identification. Students will learn modeling and optimization, planning and scheduling, material/process interaction, life cycle analysis, reliability and risks, economics and costs, ethics and societal considerations. The focus will be on understanding how to manage technical product development projects effectively.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MEM program.
Credits: 3 cr
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MEM 590 - Special Topics in Energy & Materials
Lower division graduate topics in energy and materials. Course may be taken for less than three credits but must be taken a sufficient number of times to total three credits.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MEM program.
Credits: 1-3 cr
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MEM 690 - Advanced Topics in Energy & Materials
Upper division graduate topics in energy and materials. Course may be taken for less than three credits, but must be taken a sufficient number of times to total three credits.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MEM program.
Credits: 1-3 cr
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MEM 691 - Field Work I
This course is part of a two course final sequence designed for working professionals. Students taking the course will focus on a technical, project that can be completed over the two course sequence. Topics will be determined jointly by the faculty advisor and an industry representative.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Masters in Energy and Materials Core, project proposal approved by the MEM committee.
Credits: 3 cr
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MEM 692 - Field Work II
This course is part of a two course final sequence designed for working professionals. Students taking the course will focus on a technical project that can be completed over the two course sequence. Topics will be determined jointly by the faculty advisor and an industry representative.
Prerequisite: MEM 691 , project proposal approved by the MEM committee.
Credits: 3 cr
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MEM 693 - Thesis I
This course is part of a two course final sequence designed for traditional graduate students. Students taking the course will focus on a technical project that can be completed over the two course sequence. Topics will be determined jointly by the faculty advisor and student.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Masters in Energy and Materials Core, project proposal approved by the MEM committee.
Credits: 3 cr
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MEM 694 - Thesis II
This course is part of a two course final sequence designed for traditional graduate students. Students taking the course will focus on a technical project that can be completed over the two course sequence. Topics will be determined jointly by the faculty advisor and student.
Prerequisite: MEM 693 , project proposal approved by the MEM committee.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 528 - Foundations of Management Information, Systems
An introduction to management information systems. Topics include: strategy and information systems; computer hardware, computer software, databases, networks and the Internet and their applications to functional areas such as accounting, marketing, operations management, human resource management and finance. Case studies will be emphasized.
Credits: 2 cr
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MGT 601 - Social Responsibility & Ethics
An examination of social, ethical, ecological and technological issues which affect business activity and the effect of business decisions on society. Emphasis is on understanding how business organizations can respond responsibly and ethically to social forces.
Prerequisite: Admission to MBA Program.
Credits: 2 cr
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MGT 613 - Management of Workforce Diversity
Assessment of the issues and challenges managers face as a result of increasing diversity within the U.S. workforce. Students will identify and review current and emerging materials and examples of business diversity issues and practices and will develop and assess responses to these issues. Students will assess personal and organizational attitudes and reactions to diversity in the workforce.
Prerequisite: MGT 621A or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 620 - Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
The application of quantitative methods to managerial decision making with emphasis upon problem formulation, the analysis of the effects of changes in parameters and other aspects of model interpretation. The application of technique is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Admission to MBA Program.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 621A - Foundations of Organizational Behavior
An identification of key organizational behavior concepts and an analysis of how these could influence human behavior in organizations and subsequently impact firm performance. Emphasis is on students developing an in depth understanding of the fundamentals of organizational behavior. Key topics to be covered include attitudes, values, personality, emotions, creativity and team dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on important leadership skills necessary to utilize key organizational behavior principles. Topics to be covered include leadership, motivation, communication and change management.
Credits: 2 cr
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MGT 621B - Leadership and Organizational Behavior
An examination of the key role of leadership in effectively using organizational behavior concepts to help organizations succeed. Emphasis will be placed on important leadership skills necessary to utilize key organizational behavior principles. Topics to be covered include leadership, motivation, communication and change management.
Credits: 2 cr
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MGT 623 - Managing Human Resources
The major human resource activities in contemporary organizations are covered focusing on their skillful use of HR management by both line managers and the human resource department to achieve organizational success. Topics include: strategic human resource management and planning, staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, union-management relations and the impact of government legislation on HR practices.
Prerequisite: MGT 621B .
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 624 - Operations Management
The study of the systematic direction and control of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services. Management of the operations function and its role within the total organization is the focus of this course.
Prerequisite: ECON 536 .
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 625 - Mgt Thought & Organization Theory
Various approaches to the study of management and the analysis of complex organizations are examined including traditional management theorists as well as the later contributions of sociologists, psychologists and other organizational theorists.
Prerequisite: MGT 621B .
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 626 - Leadership
The impact of leadership on the behavior of people, productivity and organizational effectiveness. A variety of leadership theories, models and measures are critically evaluated and research findings are examined.
Prerequisite: MGT 621B .
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 627 - Organizational Development
An analysis of theory and research relating to planned change within complex organizations. Emphasis is placed on developing practical ways of identifying organizational problems (diagnosis) and on learning and practicing a useful method or organizational consultation.
Prerequisite: MGT 621B .
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 628 - Management Information Systems
Systems concept and the analysis and design of information systems for managerial decision making. Topics include the manager’s role in system design, the problem of relating organizational objectives to system design, informative-decision analysis, the importance of system planning and behavioral implications of management information systems.
Prerequisite: All MBA foundation courses.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 629 - International Management
A study of the opportunities and complexities involved in the management of international business operations with special attention given to evaluation of international environments, choice of appropriate organizational structures and awareness of current issues in international management.
Prerequisite: MGT 621A or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 643 - Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
Integrative business course that focuses on all aspects of starting a new business with emphasis on the critical role of recognizing and creating opportunities. Topics include attributes of entrepreneurs and intrepreneurial careers, evaluating opportunities, and writing a business plan as part of the course.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 644 - Global E-Commerce
This course explores the business and technology issues of e-commerce from global and strategic perspectives. Students analyze the basic models, strategies and practices that e-firms may utilize to gain and sustain competitive advantage.
Credits: 3 cr
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MGT 646 - Research Project for an Invention
This course will facilitate students who have projects or want to work with the marketing of projects. It is preferred that the student be working with a product of their own design.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ETM 646 .
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MGT 680 - Special Topics in Management
An examination of various special topics in the area of management.
Prerequisite: MGT 621B .
Credits: 1-3 cr
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MGT 698 - Research Techniques
Techniques and methods of theory construction and testing in business and management including research designs, techniques of measurement and the analysis of research data.
Prerequisite: All MBA foundation courses.
Credits: 3 cr
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MKT 631A - Integrated Marketing Management Concepts
Integrates marketing concepts and methods for improved business decision making and management. This course will emphasize the fundamentals of marketing but require students to integrate other business disciplines such as finance, economics and accounting into the process of effective marketing decision making.
Credits: 2 cr
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MKT 631B - Applied Integrated Marketing Management
Applied use of concepts to improve marketing decision-making and management. The student can expect to utilize some combination of business simulations, cases or projects to apply the marketing concepts learned in MKT 631A to solve business challenges in either simulated or real world environments.
Prerequisite: MKT 631A or department permission.
Credits: 2 cr
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MKT 633 - Global Business-To-Business Marketing
A global perspective for the marketing of products and services to commercial enterprises, governments and other not-for-profit institutions for use in the products and services that these organizations in turn produce for others. This course will focus upon the complexity of business-to-business marketing situations in a global context and relevant alternative tactics and strategies for business marketing and purchasing.
Prerequisite: MKT 631A .
Credits: 3 cr
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MKT 635 - Research for Marketing Management
The analysis of marketing information requirements and the technical issues relevant to data collections methods and the types of analytical procedures used to convert raw data to usable information.
Prerequisite: MKT 631B .
Credits: 3 cr
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MKT 636 - Multinational Marketing
Introduces a systematic treatment of marketing on a global basis. Examines strategies and organization for international business. Considers the impact of social, cultural, political and economic variables in studying marketing operations in foreign environments.
Prerequisite: MKT 631B .
Credits: 3 cr
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MKT 645 - From the Invention to the Market
The students will examine inventions, projects or service ideas and determine the feasibility of taking the product to market. A managerial approach will be used.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
Notes: Cross-listed with ETM 645 .
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MKT 680 - Special Topics in Marketing
An examination of various special topics in the area of marketing.
Prerequisite: MKT 631B .
Credits: 1-3 cr
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NS 600 - Life Science
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, and aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in biology. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified on the transcript, e.g. Life Science (Botany), Life Science (Cell Biology), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 610 - Chemical Science
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in chemistry. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified on the transcript, e.g. Chemical Science, (Inorganic Chemistry), Chemical Science, (Biochemistry), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 620 - Physical Science
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, and aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in physics. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified on the transcript, e.g. Physical Science, (Physics), Physical Science (Optics), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 630 - Earth Science
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, and aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in earth science. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified, on the transcript, e.g. Earth Science, (Astronomy), Earth Science (Geology), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 640 - Mathematical Sciences
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, and aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in mathematics. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified on the transcript, e.g. Mathematics (Algebra), Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 650 - Computer Science
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, and aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in computer science. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified on the transcript, e.g. Computer Science, (Programming), Computer Science (Computer, Graphics), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 660 - Engineering Science
Courses selected by teachers (in consultation with their advisor, and aligned with their approved program) to increase their content knowledge and skills in engineering science. Teachers are required to develop three thematic teaching units based on course content for application to the K-12 classroom, and/or conduct a research project or paper as determined by the instructor in the department. The course content will be specified on the transcript, e.g. Engineering Science, (Engineering Materials Laboratory), Engineering, Science (Circuits), etc.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-5 cr
Notes: Cannot receive credit for courses previously taken at the undergraduate level.
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NS 670 - Special Topics
Courses and workshops designed to meet the special needs of K-12 teachers would receive credit under this number, e.g. workshops approved by the College of Education for graduate credit. The transcript would specify the specific content, e.g. Special Topics (K-4 Mathematics), etc.
Credits: 1-5 cr
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NS 680 - Science Research for K-12 Teachers
A course designed for K-12 teachers to teach research design in science with study of measurement and analysis of data. Includes how teachers may conduct basic research in a K-12 classroom (i.e. Saginaw River Project).
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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NS 685 - Research in Mathematic for K-12 Teachers
A course designed for K-12 teachers to teach research design in mathematics with study of measurement and analysis of data. Includes how teachers may conduct basic research in a K-12 classroom.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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NS 690 - Graduate Seminar: Math, Sci, & Tech
Interdisciplinary seminar on the interaction of mathematics, science, and technology in society.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 377 - Nurse Provider Concepts for RNs
Examination of health concepts from a community and family nursing perspective. Focus on the human experience across the lifespan and health continuum; concepts include health promotion, vulnerability, diversity, disaster, and violence.
Prerequisite: NURS 301 . Corequisite: NURS 379 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 379 - Nurse Provider Clinical I for RNs
Use knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect patient centered care to individuals across the lifespan experiencing different levels of health in community settings. Enact the professional nurse role to provide leadership, patient advocacy, and education for vulnerable populations.
Prerequisite: NURS 301 . Corequisite: NURS 377 .
Credits: 4 cr
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NURS 401 - Nursing Care Designer II for RNs
Examine leadership issues as they relate to the nursing profession, healthcare systems, and society. Emphasis is on concepts such as leadership and management, complexity, power, quality, interprofessional collaboration for change, finance, and organizational policy at the microsystem level.
Prerequisite: NURS 377 , NURS 379 . Corequisite: NURS 411 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 421 - Professional Integration II for RNs
Use knowledge from provider of care, clinical, and designer coordinator and manager courses to enact a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge from other courses.
Prerequisite: NURS 401 , NURS 411 . Corequisite: NURS 431 , NURS 479 .
Credits: 2 cr
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NURS 479 - Nurse Provider Clinical II for RNs
Synthesis of knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect patient centered care to individuals and groups across the lifespan experiencing complex health issues in acute car, settings. Immersion in the professional nurse role to provide leadership for health care teams, patient advocacy, and education.
Prerequisite: NURS 401 , NURS 411 . Corequisite: NURS 431 , NURS 421 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 590 - Special Topics
An exploration of special topics in the area of nursing and healthcare.
Prerequisite: Graduate admission or instructor permission.
Credits: 2-3 cr
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NURS 610 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice
This course is designed to present an orientation to disease as disordered physiology. It is intended to provide Advanced Practice Nurses/Family Nurse Practitioner students with an in-depth knowledge base necessary to understand how and why the symptoms and signs of various conditions appear. In approaching disease as disordered physiology, this course analyzes the mechanism(s) of production of the symptoms and signs of different disease syndromes. In doing so, it recognizes the student’s and practitioner’s need to understand the mechanisms underlying the disease and its clinical manifestations so that rational therapies can be devised. Thus, appropriate screening and diagnostic laboratory evaluative methods will also be included.
Prerequisite: BSN.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 612 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
This course is designed for Advanced Practice Nurses/Family Nurse Practitioner students who plan to work in a primary care/family practice setting and are eligible for prescriptive authority. Students will explore the principles of advanced practice nursing in the primary care of family members across the lifespan. Proper prescribing, patient education, and monitoring procedures for a variety of drug regimens used to treat common acute and chronic diseases will be reviewed. Adherence to therapy drug interactions, drug, overuse/abuse, and legal/ethical issues will be addressed. The course focuses on appropriate drug regimens for the prevention and treatment of a variety of common acute and chronic diseases.
Prerequisite: NURS 610 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 630 - Theory and Conceptual Models in Nursing
Study of theoretical foundations of nursing. Emphasis is on evaluation and utilization of concepts and theories as the basis for advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 634 - Knowledge Development for Adv Nurse Prac
Examination of knowledge development in nursing. Health phenomena are explored across disciplines, with emphasis on unique nursing perspective.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 638 - Nursing Theory & Knowledge Development
Examination of the development of knowledge and theoretical foundation of advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is on the use of concepts and theories as the basis for advanced nursing practice including a sense of professional heritage. Conceptualizes the nurse as clinical scholar and collaborative knowledge worker.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 640 - Organizational Relationships in Health Care
Study of nursing and health care at the systems level. Emphasis is on relationships within and among organizations over time and nursing’s influence on those relationships.
Prerequisite: Admission to gradute program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 642 - Healthcare Policy & Funding for ANP
Overview of healthcare policy, funding, and regulations for advanced nursing practice in a variety of settings including legislative, academic, clinical practice, and community. Emphasis is on nursing’s relationships within and among organizations and how nurses influence and become engaged in policy.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 644 - Nursing Leadership & Ethics
Examination of organizational and ethical systems leadership as a professional nursing expectation in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on the relationship of nursing leadership to interprofessional collaboration for improving patient and population health outcomes is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 646 - Leadership & Role Developement Nursing
Examination of leadership as a concept and professional expectation. The relationship of leadership to advanced nursing practice roles within systems is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 648 - Research in Advanced Nursing Practice
Study of research design and data analysis appropriate to the investigation of nursing phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of evidence-based practice to enhance outcomes.
Prerequisite: NURS 638 and MATH 132A , MATH 132B , PSYC 299 or PS 225! .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 652 - Teaching & Learning in Nursing Education
Examination and implementation of principles of evidence-based teaching and learning in nursing education. Emphasis is on the facilitation of learning and functioning effectively within the clinical and academic community. Includes 60 hours with an approved clinical instructor in a clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 654 - Assessment, Technology, & Nurse Educator
Examination and implementation of principles of assessment and technology in nursing education. Emphasis is on enacting the role of nursing educator in interdisciplinary collaboration. Includes 60 hours in laboratory and simulation with an approved instructor in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 656 - Nursing Curriculum Design & Evaluation
Examination and implementation of principles of curriculum design and evaluation in nursing education. Emphasis is on student outcomes, program evaluation, and quality. Includes 60 hours with an approved faculty in a nursing classroom.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 658 - Foundations of Nursing Administration
Study of evidence and best practice in nursing, administration. Emphasis is on planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing services, as well as current issues in the field of nursing administration.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 660 - Partnerships W/Community & Health System
Examination of the relationships among systems in health care and communities for advanced nursing practice. Emphasis on informational transfer to promote the development of partnerships that recognize the lived experience of health in population/communities.
Prerequisite: NURS 630 , NURS 634 , NURS 640 , NURS 648 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 661 - Health Systems Transformations
Study of the processes involved in transforming systems for health care outcomes. Emphasis is on nursing’s unique perspective and contribution using management, education, and informatics knowledge.
Prerequisite: NURS 660 and 5 core courses.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 662 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for ANP
Advanced study of the knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to support advanced clinical reasoning skills. Emphasis is on the development of knowledge to lead evidenced-based practice improvements in caring for complex patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 663 - Field Exp in Health Systems Transform
Application of transformational processes in advanced nursing practice in health systems and communities. Synthesis of learning achieved through experiences begun in previous courses is emphasized.
Prerequisite: NURS 660 , NURS 661 and 5 core courses.
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 664 - Field Experience in Clinical Leadership
Full-time immersion experience enacting the role of clinical nurse leader with a designated faculty and clinical preceptor. Total hours: 240.
Prerequisite: NURS 660 , NURS 661 , NURS 663 , NURS 670 and 5 core courses.
Credits: 4 cr
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NURS 668 - Advanced Clinical Practice
Integration of current clinical expertise with advanced knowledge to influence the delivery of safe quality patient-centered care in a specialized practice area. Emphasis is on providing culturally responsive clinical leadership for team coordination, quality improvement, and ethical evidenced-based practice. Requires 120 hours of practicum and 1 credit of classroom.
Prerequisite: NURS 638 , NURS 642 , NURS 644 , NURS 662 , NURS 760 , NURS 766 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 670 - Advanced Assessment Across the Life Span
Demonstration of competence in advanced nursing assessment skills of individuals, families and communities. The major foci will be on the assessment of individuals across the life span, with comprehensive history taking advanced physical examination and clinical judgment skills.
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program.
Credits: 2 cr
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NURS 671 - Community Oriented Family Care I
Phenomena such as protection, maturation, nourishment, and procreation are studied within the frameworks of family and community. Emphasis is on advanced assessment of clients across the lifespan as the foundation for intervention to promote health and prevent disease.
Prerequisite: NURS 630 , NURS 634 , NS 640 , NURS 648 , NURS 670 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 672 - Community Oriented Family Care II
Phenomena that reflect health concerns for clients across the lifespan, such as pain, chronicity, trauma, and healing are studied within the frameworks of family and community. Emphasis is on advanced assessment and clinical judgment for intervention related to health maintenance and restoration.
Prerequisite: NURS 671 and NURS 612 (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 673 - Comm Oriented Family Care III
Phenomena that reflect health concerns of aggregates related to the family and community are examined. Emphasis is on intervention to promote health, prevent disease, and maintain and restore health with clients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NURS 672 .
Credits: 3 cr
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NURS 674 - Advanced Nursing Practice
Synthesis of theory, research, and practice in the domains of competence with individuals, families, and communities. An empowering perspective with clients across the life span is emphasized. A sum of 10 credits, 600 hours, are required for the nurse practitioner students. .
Prerequisite: NURS 670 . NURS 671 , NURS 672 and NURS 673 (may be taken concurrently)
Credits: 2-10 cr
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NURS 676 - Clinical Nurse Leader Practice Immersion
Integration of clinical nurse leader (CNL) competencies to implement a practice change project generated from an evidence-based practice, literature review and analysis of benchmarked quality indicator data. Emphasis is on implementation of core competencies for all domains of CNL role: nursing leadership, clinical outcomes management, and care environment management. Includes concentrated clinical practice (360 hours minimum).
Prerequisite: NURS 668 .
Credits: 6 cr
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NURS 678 - Research Project I
Application of research techniques to study a nursing phenomenon. This hybrid course is designed to support students during the initial research project process in collaboration with the research chairperson.
Prerequisite: NURS 648 and candidacy status.
Credits: 1 cr
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NURS 680 - Special Topics in Nursing
An examination of special topics in the area of nursing.
Credits: 1-3 cr
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