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2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Expires Aug. 2025 THIS CATALOG IS ARCHIVED. BE SURE YOU ARE ACCESSING THE MOST ACCURATE CATALOG FOR YOU.
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MUS 212 - Advanced Piano Skills
An emphasis on keyboard skills rather than developing solo piano technique. The course will focus on harmonizing melodies, playing from chord nomenclature, improvisation, simple score reading, and other practical piano skills.
Requisites: MUS 311, MUS 311A, department piano proficiency exam passed. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
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3 cr |
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MUS 216 - Musical Theatre Dance II
A continuation of Musical Theatre Dance I - This course is designed to teach intermediate Musical Theatre styles of dance, focusing mainly on tap and jazz. Emphasis is placed on continuing to develop technique and auditioning skills
Requisites: THEA 215 or MUS 215 (Required, Previous).
XLIST: THEA 216
Credits:3 cr
Notes: Tap shoes and jazz shoes will be required for this course.
3 cr |
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MUS 290 - Special Topics in Music
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: Take 0 credits. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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MUS 301 - Arts for Elementary Teachers: Music
This course explores strategies for integrating musical activities into elementary classrooms, K-8. It offers practical experiences in the creation and teaching of musical activities and provides students with an educationally oriented philosophy for utilization of musical activities in instructional settings.
Requisites: Admitted elementary education majors only. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
Notes: This course is intended for Elementary Education Majors only.
1 cr |
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MUS 303 - Opera Workshop
In this performing ensemble, students prepare solo and ensemble excerpts from opera repertoire for performance. Class sessions include musical rehearsals, vocal coaching, acting, and stage movement exercises. It is intended for students enrolled in voice lessons.
Requisites: Instructor permission
Credits:1 cr
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MUS 306 - Music Technology
This course introduces students to computers and software used in various music fields including music composition, music sequencing, music education, and audio recording. Topics include composition software, cloud computing, mobile applications, instructional applications, website construction, and the construction of a music technology lab.
Requisites: Music Majors, Music Education Majors, Music Minors. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUS 307 - Applied Music
Continuation of MUS 208 .
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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MUS 308 - Applied Music
Continuation of MUS 307 .
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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MUS 311 - Music Theory III
Study of chromatic harmony and modulatory procedures of the Baroque and Classical periods and of extended chromaticism of the Romantic period. Students will compose style studies as well as analyze excerpts from musical literature.
Requisites: MUS 211, MUS 211A or instructor permission. (Required, Previous). | MUS 311A (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUS 311A - Aural Skills III
A continuation of aural skills study including identification and dictation of melodic and harmonic progressions, sight singing and improvisation.
Requisites: MUS 211, MUS 211A or instructor permission. (Required, Previous). | MUS 311 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUS 312 - Musical Analysis
Students will study a selection of musical compositions that share some fundamental similarities yet require different approaches to analysis. Examples would be symphonic works, operas or chamber works. The course is designed both to teach methods of musical analysis and to give students an in-depth understanding of a particular body of musical literature.
Requisites: MUS 311. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUS 313 - Musical Composition
Introduction to musical composition. Students will develop their understanding of various styles of composition through study using scores and recordings. They will compose weekly in varied styles and genres, and prepare their compositions for performance in class and in a showcase performance. Please note: this is not a singer songwriter course.
Requisites: MUS 311 , MUS 311A (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUS 315 - Advanced Piano Skills
An emphasis on keyboard skills rather than developing solo piano technique. The course will focus on harmonizing melodies, playing from chord, nomenclature, improvisation, simple score reading and other practical piano skills.
Requisites: MUS 311, MUS 311A, and department piano proficiency exam. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUS 320 - Music History and Literature I
A study of the history and literature of art music from Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The course will emphasize the development of various musical genres, relationships between music and society, and a study of individual composers’ styles through analysis, study of the theoretical premises of each period, and short compositional exercises in each style.
Requisites: MUS 211 , MUS 211A (Required, Previous)
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUS 321 - Music History and Literature II
A study of the history and literature of art music from the late Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. The course will emphasize the development of various musical genres, relationships between music and society and a study of composers’ individual styles through analysis. In addition, the segment on the late Baroque period will include theoretical exercises in contrapuntal techniques.
Requisites: MUS 311 , MUS 311A
Credits:3 cr
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MUS 334 - Conducting I
A study of the basic techniques of conducting. Students will be given a variety of assignments addressing the topics covered and will conduct the class on a regular basis. Students will be required to attend a rehearsal of an area school, community or professional ensemble and turn in a report based on their observations.
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUS 335 - History of Musical Theatre
A historical overview of musical theatre, primarily American. The course will focus on book themes, musical styles, innovations, and artistic elements, while exploring the artists, producers, and audiences that reflect(ed) the changing American social viewpoints.
Requisites: MUS 111, MUS 111A, THEA 136 (Required, Previous).
XLIST: THEA 335
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUS 381 - Percussion Ensemble
The SVSU Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that reads, rehearses, and performs music from a variety of classical and world music traditions. Advanced techniques are studied and refined as they relate to the literature performed. Reading and listening skills are applied in context and goals for the course include increased aesthetic discrimination and informed performance practice.
Requisites: Audition and instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
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MUS 390 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Requisites: As listed in the course schedule. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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MUS 399 - Directed Study
Directed study will be approved for the student who has discovered some specific topic of interest within a program emphasis which is mutually shared by a music faculty member. This will normally be the logical extension of subject initially encountered within a regularly scheduled course.
Requisites: Junior standing, relevant course, instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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MUS 407 - Applied Music
Continuation of MUS 308 .
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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MUS 408 - Applied Music
Continuation of MUS 407 .
Credits:1 cr
Notes: Staff Applied Music
1 cr |
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MUS 421 - Music since 1900
The course will treat music composed since 1900 from both theoretical and historical standpoints. Students will learn the basis of each theoretical system (such as serialism, neoclassicism and minimalism), compose their own exercises in that system, and study the musical literature written in that system from both analytical and historical perspectives.
Requisites: MIS 312, MUS 321. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
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MUS 434 - Instrumental Conducting
Continuation of MUS 334 with a focus on instrumental conducting. Students will study more complex conducting techniques and complete in class conducting assignments on a regular basis. The topics of score analysis and rehearsal planning and techniques will also be covered. Students will complete a detailed score analysis and a rehearsal plan for the same score as a final project.
Requisites: MUS 334. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
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MUS 435 - Choral Conducting
The study of conducting techniques appropriate for choral ensembles. Through the activities of the course, students will learn how the theory and practice of conducting applies to vocal ensembles. They will also develop skills in score analysis, rehearsal planning and execution, and musical interpretation.
Requisites: MUS 334. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
Music Education |
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MUSE 203 - Woodwinds Methods
An introduction to the theory and practice of playing woodwind instruments. Students will be introduced to each instrument, learn how to start young students on them, and will learn to play selected instruments. All woodwinds will be covered.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUSE 204 - Brass Methods
An introduction to the theory and practice of playing brass instruments. Students will be introduced to each instrument, learn how to start young students on them, and will learn to play selected instruments. All brass instruments will be covered.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUSE 205 - Strings Methods
An introduction to the theory and practice of playing orchestral string instruments. Students will learn to play all bowed stringed instruments and will learn the skills necessary for directing, a school string ensemble such as arranging, bowing and basic string maintenance.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUSE 206 - Percussion Methods
An introduction to the theory and practice of the percussion instruments. Students will be exposed to non-pitched drums and keyboard percussion instruments. Students also will be exposed to tuned drums and the tympani.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUSE 207 - Choral Methods
The study of methods and literature appropriate for school choral ensembles, along with the integration of vocal pedagogy in the choral classroom. Participation in and leadership of small and large choral ensembles through laboratory experiences. A field placement is required for this course.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
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MUSE 303 - Teaching Elementary School Music
The study of developmentally appropriate materials, methods and skills for teaching music in the elementary school. Topics include singing, listening, creative activities and the use of instruments in the general music classroom.
Lesson planning and teaching experiences are included in the course. A field placement is required.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission, (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUSE 304 - Teaching Middle School Music
The study of developmentally appropriate materials, methods and skills for teaching music in the middle school. Topics include demonstrating on secondary instruments, the development of critical listening skills, creative activities, comprehensive musicianship, literature selection, research-based rehearsal strategies, scaffolding of instruction, assessment strategies, and reflection on teaching. Lesson planning and teaching are done in class and through practicum experiences.
A field placement is required.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUSE 305 - Teaching Secondary Music Ensembles
Examines problems in the teaching and administration of contemporary instrumental music classes. Topics include program goals and objectives, inventory management, rehearsals, selection of developmentally appropriate materials and techniques for the teaching of musical concepts in performance classes. Sequencing of instruction, unit/lesson planning, and curricular concepts are addressed in this course.
There is a required field placement for this course.
Requisites: Music education major or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUSE 309 - Arranging and Charting for Sch Mus Ens
This course introduces students to the basic concepts used in arranging and charting for school music ensembles. Students will use computer sequencers and notational programs to create arrangements appropriate for public school instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students also will create and chart marching band shows for bands of various sizes, using dedicated computer charting programs.
Requisites: MUS 211 , MUS 211A
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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MUSE 314 - Seminar in Music Education
An examination of the philosophical and psychological foundations of contemporary music education. Topics include aesthetic theories and their implications for music education, as well as a study of the application of learning and developmental theories of students (elementary, middle and secondary) to the teaching and learning of music.
Requisites: MUS 312 , Music Education major. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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MUSE 413 - Music Education Seminar
This course will be offered according to student demand and will deal with research in music education and curriculum. It is expected that the student will apply this course toward graduate work in music education or credits beyond the credential or a master’s degree.
Requisites: Senior standing, instructor permission, student teaching in music (or concurrently). (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
Nursing |
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NURS 101 - Nursing As a Health Profession
Professional nursing role is explored with students interested in the profession. Topics covered include historical foundations of nursing, current trends influencing the profession, and strategies for student success. This course helps students expand their world view of nursing and health care. This is an elective course open to all students and not required for the major.
Credits:1 cr
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NURS 241 - Nurse Provider: Pharmacology
Focus on principles of pharmacology and pharmacological aspects of the major categories of medications as used in nursing practice using a systems approach. Special attention is given to implications of therapeutic treatment for nursing practice, and critical thinking and communication for safe medication administration.
Requisites: Admission to Nursing program. NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 251, NURS 261. (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
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NURS 242 - Nurse Provider: Pathophysiology
Focus on pathophysiology of disease processes using a systems approach with an emphasis on nursing implications. Examine disease processes throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum.
Requisites: Admission to Nursing program. (Required, Previous). | NURS 241, NURS 245, NURS 251, NURS 261 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 245 - Nurse Provider Clinical I
Use knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect care to adults in community and long term care settings. Begin to enact the professional nurse role to provide leadership, patient advocacy, and education to adults.
Requisites: Admission to Nursing program. (Required, Previous). | NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 251, NURS 261 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 251 - Care Designer I: Health Assessment
Focus on health assessment using a systems approach with an emphasis on nursing implications. Examine assessment of diverse individuals throughout the lifespan and the continuum of care.
Requisites: Admission to Nursing program. (Required, Previous). | NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 261 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 261 - Professional Integration I
Use knowledge from provider of care, clinical, and designer courses to begin formation of a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge from these courses.
Requisites: Admission to Nursing program. (Required, Previous). | NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 251 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 290 - Selected Topics in Nursing
Selected topics related to nursing and the nursing profession.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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NURS 300 - Transition
Explores communication and critical thinking as major components of the organizing framework for nursing. Introduces nursing phenomena as they occur in individuals and families. Focuses on professional transition processes and research/theory-based nursing practice using an empowerment perspective.
Requisites: Michigan RN License. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
Notes: This course is strongly recommended as the first in which RNs should enroll upon admission to SVSU.
4 cr |
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NURS 301 - Nursing Care Designer I: RN/Concurrent
Further develop knowledge and ability to provide, coordinate and manage care as part of the health care team with an emphasis on concepts such as research, evidence-based practice, care management and legal issues. Focus on continued development of a professional nurse identity.
Requisites: NURS302 (Required, Previous). | Admission to the Nursing Program MATH 132A, MATH 132B, PS 225!, or PSYC 299 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 302 - Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing
Explore Baccalaureate education. Introduce nursing concepts related to the role of the baccalaureate nurse. This course is specifically created for the ADN to BSN Concurrent student.
Requisites: Admission to the ADN to BSN program (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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NURS 310 - Exploration of Nursing History
Exploratory process focusing on historical trends, issues and advances influencing the profession of nursing with emphasis on specific events in the United States.
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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NURS 341 - Nurse Provider Concepts II
Examine basic health concepts from a nursing perspective with an emphasis on chronic health conditions. Focus on the human experience across the lifespan and health continuum; concepts include comfort, mobility, elimination, end of life, and physchosocial integrity.
Requisites: NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 251, NURS 261 (Required, Previous). | NURS 345, NURS 351, NURS 361 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 345 - Nurse Provider Clinical II
Use knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect care to adult individuals experiencing chronic health conditions. Enact the professional nurse role to provide leadership, patient advocacy, and education to adults.
Requisites: NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 251, NURS 261 (Required, Previous). | NURS 341, NURS 351, NURS 361 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:4 cr
Notes: Clinical days and times arranged with agency.
4 cr |
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NURS 351 - Nursing Care Designer II
Develop knowledge and ability to provide, coordinate and manage care as part of the health care team with an emphasis on concepts such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, conflict resolution, and advocacy. Focus on development of the professional nurse identity.
Requisites: NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 251, NURS 261 (Required, Previous). | NURS 341, NURS 345, NURS 361 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 361 - Professional Integration II
Use knowledge from provider of care, clinical, and designer courses to continue formulation of a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge from these courses.
Requisites: NURS 241, NURS 242, NURS 245, NURS 251, NURS 261 (Required, Previous). | NURS 341, NURS 345, NURS 351 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 363 - Critical Thinking & Communication for RN
Applies a critical thinking perspective to the research and teaching-learning processes. Expands understanding of communication to include groups.
Requisites: NURS 300 and MATH 132A or MATH 132B or equivalent (or concurrently). (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
Notes: Enrollment limited to RN students.
4 cr |
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NURS 371 - Nurse Provider Concepts III
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, reproduction, vulnerability, diversity, disaster, violence, and growth and development.
Requisites: NURS 341, NURS 345, NURS 351, NURS 361 (Required, Previous). | NURS 375, NURS 381, NURS 391 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 375 - Nurse Provider Clinical III
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.
Requisites: NURS 341, NURS 345, NURS 351, NURS 361 (Required, Previous). | NURS 371, NURS 381, NURS 391 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:4 cr
Notes: Clinical days and dates arranged with agency.
4 cr |
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NURS 377 - Nurse Provider Concepts: RN/Concurrent
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.
Requisites: NURS 301 (Required, Previous). | NURS 379 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
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NURS 379 - Nurse Provider Clinical I: RN/Concurrent
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.
Requisites: NURS 301 (Required, Previous). | NURS 377 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 381 - Nursing Care Designer III
Develop knowledge and ability to provide, coordinate and manage care as part of the health care team with an emphasis on concepts such as research, evidence-based practice, care management and legal issues. Focus on development of a professional nurse identity.
Requisites: NURS 341, NURS 345, NURS 351, NURS 361 (Required, Previous). | NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 391 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 390 - Special Topics in Nursing
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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NURS 391 - Professional Integration III
Use knowledge from provider of care, clinical, and designer courses to continue formulation of a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge from these courses.
Requisites: NURS 341, NURS 345, NURS 351, NURS 361 (Required, Previous). | NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 381 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 393 - Directed Study in Nursing
An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
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NURS 394 - Independent Research in Nurs
An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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NURS 396 - Field Studies
Applications of the discipline in off-campus locations. The student and instructor must agree on the project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission: 2.50 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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NURS 401 - Nursing Care Designer II: RN/Concurrent
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.
Requisites: NURS 377, NURS 379 (Required, Previous). | NURS 411 (Required, Previous). | NURS 411 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 406 - Faith Community Nursing I
Explores health, healing, and wholeness in communities of faith from conceptual and historical perspectives. Examines values and beliefs of major world religions in relation to contemporary health issues. Expands understanding of professional accountability and competence to encompass relevance to practice as a faith community nurse.
Requisites: RN license or NURS 464. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
Notes: Completion of NURS 406, NURS 407 and NURS 408 are required for the nationally recognized certificate in Faith Community Nursing.
1 cr |
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NURS 407 - Faith Community Nursing II
Emphasizes the basic role and functions of the faith community nurse. Introduces key concepts and strategies necessary to begin organizing and administering health promotion activities within faith communities. Scope and standards of nursing practice, standardized nursing language and evidence-based content using NIC taxonomy are explored in relation to specific faith community nursing role functions.
Requisites: RN license or NURS 406. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
Notes: Completion of NURS 406 , NURS 407 and NURS 408 are required for the nationally recognized certificate in Faith Community Nursing.
1 cr |
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NURS 408 - Faith Community Nursing III
Leadership aspects of practice in faith community nursing are discussed. Emphasizes coordination, management and evaluation of health programming within faith communities. Topics include mission and vision development, documentation and record keeping, role integration, collaboration with community agencies and maintaining professional competency.
Requisites: RN license or NURS 407. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
Notes: Completion of NURS 406 , NURS 407 and NURS 408 are required for the nationally recognized certificate in Faith Community Nursing.
1 cr |
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NURS 411 - Professional Integration I: RN/Concurrent
Use knowledge from clinical experience and designer course to continue formulation of a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge.
Requisites: NURS 377, NURS 379. (Required, Previous). | NURS 401 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 421 - Professional Intergration 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.
Requisites: NURS 401, NURS 411. (Required, Previous). | NURS 431 and Michigan RN license. (Required, Previous). | NURS 431 and NURS 479 (Required, Concurrent). | NURS 479 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 431 - Nursing Care Designer III: RN/Concurrent
Integrate leadership and management knowledge, skills, and attitudes as they relate to nurse led practice change at the microsystem level and influence organizational policy change. Emphasis will be on the concepts of empowerment, mentoring, change agent, health care economics, the political process, and the legal system.
Requisites: NURS 401, NURS 411. (Required, Previous). | NURS 401 (Required, Previous). | NURS 479, NURS 421 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 441 - Nurse Provider Concepts IV
Examine physiological health concepts from a nursing perspective with an emphasis on acute health conditions. Focus on human experiences across the lifespan and health continuum; concepts include thermoregulation, oxygenation, fluid & electrolyte, and physiological integrity in individuals and emerging families.
Requisites: NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 381, NURS 391 (Required, Previous). | NURS 445, NURS 451, NURS 461 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 445 - Nurse Provider Clinical IV
Use knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect patient centered care across the lifespan (adults, women during childbirth, and children) experiencing acute health conditions. Enact the professional nurse role to provide bedside leadership for individuals including advocacy and education.
Requisites: NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 381, NURS 391 (Required, Previous). | NURS 441, NURS 451, NURS 461 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 451 - Nursing Care Designer IV
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.
Requisites: NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 381, NURS 391 (Required, Previous). | NURS 441, NURS 445, NURS 461 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 455 - Nurse Provider Clinical Internship
Use knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect patient centered care across the lifespan for diverse individuals experiencing acute and chronic health conditions. Enact the professional nurse role during a clinical immersion experience.
Requisites: NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 381, NURS 391. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 461 - Professional Integration IV
Use knowledge from provider of care, clinical, and designer, coordinator, and manager courses to continue formulation of a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge from these courses.
Requisites: NURS 371, NURS 375, NURS 381, NURS 391 (Required, Previous). | NURS 441, NURS 445, NURS 451 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 463 - Family & Comm Health Phenomena in Nurs
Explores health as it is experienced by families and communities. Relationship between families and communities is examined, including the major influences on and between each. Interventions affecting family and community health are identified.
Requisites: RN license, NURS 362. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 466 - RN Practicum I
Expands competence in nursing practice through intervention at the aggregate and community levels. Focuses on nursing knowledge as it is developed, utilized, and tested in practice with families, aggregates, and the community. Refines the professional nurse role identity to address the complexity of human need.
Requisites: NURS 300, NURS 463 (or concurrently). (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
Notes: Required to register during early registration period.
4 cr |
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NURS 470 - International Health Care
An international experience in healthcare that is outside the U.S.A., with both theoretical and fieldwork components.
Requisites: Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services permission. (Required, Previous).
XLIST: HS 470
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 470A - Int’l Health Care-China
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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NURS 470B - International Health Care
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 471 - Nurs Provider Concepts V
Examine complex physiological health concepts from a nursing perspective with an emphasis on complex acute health conditions. Focus on complex human experiences across the lifespan and health continuum; concepts include thermoregulation, oxygenation, fluid & electrolyte, and physiological integrity in individuals.
Requisites: NURS 441, NURS 445, NURS 451, NURS 455, NURS 461 (Required, Previous). | NURS 475, NURS 481, NURS 494 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 475 - Nurse Provider Clinical V
Synthesis of knowledge from general education, core courses, nursing concepts and theories to provide direct and indirect patient centered care to diverse individuals and groups across the lifespan experiencing complex health issues in acute care settings. Immersion in the professional nurse role to provide leadership for health care teams, patient advocacy, and education.
Requisites: NURS 441, NURS 445, NURS 451, NURS 455, NURS 461 (Required, Previous). | NURS 471, NURS 481, NURS 494 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:5 cr
5 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 care settings. Immersion in the professional nurse role to provide leadership for health care teams, patient advocacy, and education.
Requisites: NURS 401, NURS 411 (Required, Previous). | NURS 431 and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN. (Required, Previous). | NURS 431, NURS 421 (Required, Concurrent). | NURS 421 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 481 - Nursing Care Designer V
Integrate leadership and management knowledge, skills, and attitudes as they relate to nurse led practice change at the microsystem level and influence organizational policy change. Emphasis will be on the concepts of empowerment, mentoring, change agent, health care economics, the political process, and the legal system.
Requisites: NURS 441, NURS 445, NURS 451, NURS 455, NURS 461 (Required, Previous). | NURS 471, NURS 475, NURS 494 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 483 - Integration of Professional Role & Issue Issues
Examines the professional role within the context of nursing standards, a transformational perspective and the issues relevant to the profession. Issue analysis and resolution is emphasized within the role, utilizing processes and theories related to ethics, law, power and politics.
Requisites: RN license, NURS 300, NURS 363. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 486 - RN Practicum II
Refines competence in nursing practice through enactment of selected roles. Focuses on nursing knowledge as it is developed, utilized and tested in nursing practice with selected populations. Begins internalized process of the role of the professional nurse.
Requisites: NURS 483 or RN to BSN standing. (Required, Previous).
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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NURS 490 - Special Topics
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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NURS 491 - Pain Management Across the Lifespan
Nursing diagnosis and interventions for acute and chronic pain. Topics covered are pathophysiology, pharmacological, complimentary and interventional, treatments. Assessing pain in verbally impaired individual, cancer pain, end of life care, physical dependency, addiction and abuse will also be covered. This is an elective course open nursing students after their first practicum class.
Requisites: NURS 274. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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NURS 492 - Issues in Neuroscience Nursing
This course will discuss the role of the neuroscience nurse and the history of neuroscience nursing. Topics covered will include trauma to the brain and spine, stroke, brain tumors, and acute and chronic neurological diseases. Course will include instruction on stroke assessment using the National Institutes of Health Stroke, Scale (NIHSS). Nurse care and current research evidence on the treatment the above mentioned conditions will be included.
Requisites: NURS 360, NURS 362, NURS 364. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1 cr
1 cr |
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NURS 493 - Directed Readings
An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 3.00 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-3 cr
1-3 cr |
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NURS 494 - Professional Integration V
Use knowledge from provider of care, clinical, and designer courses to enact a professional identity. Simulation technology will be utilized to integrate knowledge from these courses.
Requisites: NURS 441, NURS 445, NURS 451, NURS 455, NURS 461 (Required, Previous). | NURS 471, NURS 475, NURS 481 (Required, Concurrent).
Credits:2 cr
2 cr |
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NURS 496 - Field Studies
Applications of the discipline in off-campus locations. The student and instructor must agree on the project before enrollment.
Requisites: Instructor permission, 2.50 GPA or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
Notes: May enroll only twice in one department.
1-4 cr |
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NURS 497 - Senior Project in Nursing
An independent senior project in the discipline.
Requisites: Senior standing in the discipline, instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
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NURS 498 - Honors Thesis
Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, once for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.
Requisites: Honors student status and thesis advisor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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NURS 499 - Advanced Studies in Nursing
Theoretical and/or applied study of selected topics within a specific area of nursing science.
Requisites: Instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:1-4 cr
1-4 cr |
Occupational Therapy |
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OT 300 - Neuroanatomy
The course covers the study of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology with the interrelationships of the nervous system development and structure within the context of human occupation. It also provides an introduction to theories and research regarding postural and motor control, motor learning, and applied neuroanatomy/physiology. Laboratory experiences include clinical case studies to help clarify the functional implications correlated with neurological disruption.
Credits:4 cr
4 cr |
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OT 302 - Foundations in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is introduced within the context of the Conceptual Framework of Therapeutic Occupation. Occupation from a historical perspective, the client-therapist rapport process and clinical ethics will be addressed. This course is required for all undergraduate occupational therapy courses or instructor permission.
Credits:3 cr
Notes: This course is required for all undergraduate occupational therapy courses or instructor permission.
3 cr |
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OT 304 - Therapeutic Occupation
The course focus is on occupational synthesis used to design occupational forms that are meaningful and purposeful to elicit occupational performance, adaptation, and compensation. Occupational analysis purposes and processes will be explored as a means to design and select individualized therapeutic occupations.
Requisites: OT 302 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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OT 413 - Developmental Structure Neurologic Cond
Neurological and neuro-muscular systems are studied with selected conditions including etiology, symptoms, and occupational performance deficits resulting from disease or injury.
Requisites: OT 302 or instructor permission. (Required, Previous).
Credits:3 cr
3 cr |
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