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MUSC 413 - Advanced Conducting
2 Hour(s) Credit
Continues MUSC 310 with review and refinement of skills in conducting. Students develop a common language in which cognitive understanding and psychomotor skills can be aesthetically communicated to an ensemble via the conducting gesture.
Two hours per week.
Prerequisites MUSC 310 .
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MUSC 420 - History of the Art Song
4 Hour(s) Credit
Surveys the diverse history, interpretation and poetic content of Italian, French, German and English/American art song (including folk songs and spirituals) from the Renaissance to the present. Includes text and musical analysis of representative works with emphasis on compositional styles and performance practices. Performance and pedagogical components including the mastering of art song recital programming.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
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MUSC 425 - Musical Form and Analysis
2 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the organizing principles of musical composition and their application to the most prevalent forms through the sonata-allegro and fugue. Analysis of music literature illustrating the basic vocal and instrumental forms and some original composition in these forms.
Two hours per week.
Pre or Corequisites MUSC 303 .
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MUSC 426 - Arranging for Voices and Instruments
2 Hour(s) Credit
Fundamental techniques of scoring for various cappella and accompanied voice combinations, special characteristics of each choir of instruments, range of voices, selection on suitable literature for treatment in different ensembles, with considerations of style.
Two hours per week.
Pre or Corequisites MUSC 304 .
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MUSC 435 - Choral Literature
4 Hour(s) Credit
Class investigation and evaluation of choral music for all voice combinations appropriate for elementary school through senior high school and adult ensembles.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites permission of instructor.
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MUSC 441 - Instrumental Literature
4 Hour(s) Credit
Class investigation and evaluation of new methods and materials for bands, orchestras and instrumental ensembles.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites permission of instructor.
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MUSC 450 - Studies in Music
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a single composer, musical form, performance medium or technique, or topic in music education. Topic varies semester to semester
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Possible prerequisite(s) listed according to topic by semester.
May be taken twice for credit.
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MUSC 490 - Directed Independent Study
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Tutorial in any area of music; open to seniors and graduate students. May include continuation of a skills development program begun in the lower-level independent study course, or any type of individual research in music not normally included in courses offered by the department, or individual study of an area needed for teacher certification but not offered by the department in the current semester.
Prerequisites Approval in writing of department chair and supervising faculty member prior to registration, with the area of study to be specified in writing.
May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
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MUSC 497 - Undergraduate Research
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Designed to encourage students to pursue an important area of original research in either music history, theory, composition or performance. Allows student to study a subject area in more depth than possible in the traditional classroom setting. Public presentation required.
One to four hours per week.
Prerequisites permission of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
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MUSC 498 - Senior Project
4 Hour(s) Credit
Required of music majors in senior year of the B.A. in music (traditional and music technology tracks), but open to all music majors. Designed to be a research paper, recital or composition. This project is of the student’s choice in consultation with a faculty mentor. Students meet weekly with their faculty mentor. Sign up in music office one term in advance.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Senior standing, completion of core and permission of chair.
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MUSC 503 - The History of the Pianoforte and Its Literature
3 Hour(s) Credit
Comprehensive study of the piano and its predecessors. Traces the history of keyboard instruments, emphasizing the ways in which the development of the instruments interacted with the development of keyboard literature and performance practices. Includes familiarization with the principal keyboard composers, performers and instrument makers from earliest times to the present. Examine the history of piano technique, piano pedagogy and how it relates to the development of the piano and its literature.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites MUSC 114 , MUSC 201 or permission of instructor.
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MUSC 510 - Recent Issues and Trends in Music Education
3 Hour(s) Credit
Student-researched seminar presentations on pertinent current issues in general, vocal and instrumental music education. The seminar presentations will, through researching current trends, arrive at conclusions compatible with current practices in music education.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites ELED 419 and SCED 429 or equivalent.
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MUSC 515 - Graduate Conducting
3 Hour(s) Credit
Graduate-level conducting designed for the practicing choral conductor and teacher of bands, choruses, orchestras and musical theatres. Focuses on advanced skill building in the areas of baton technique, stylistic interpretation, repertoire and organizational problem analysis.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites MUSC 310 or equivalent.
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MUSC 520 - Philosophical and Psychological Perspectives in Music Education
3 Hour(s) Credit
A review of philosophical tenets and psychological principles as applied to contemporary music education practices, including the standard and recently developed musical aptitude and achievement tests.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate status.
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MUSC 530 - Directed Research in Music/Music Education
3 Hour(s) Credit
Preparation of optional research project in the M.Ed. program under the direction of departmental faculty. Weekly conference with faculty sponsor.
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MUSC 535 - Choral Literature
3 Hour(s) Credit
Class investigation and evaluation of choral music for all voice combinations appropriate for elementary school through senior high school and adult ensembles.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
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MUSC 541 - Instrumental Literature
3 Hour(s) Credit
Class investigation and evaluation of new methods and materials for bands, orchestras and instrumental ensembles.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
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MUSC 550 - Studies in Music
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a single composer, musical form, performance medium or technique, or topic in music education. Topic varies semester to semester.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Possible prerequisite(s) listed according to topic by semester. Permission of instructor.
May be taken twice for credit.
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MUSC 590 - Directed Independent Study
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
An individual, graduate tutorial course including research topics not covered in available courses.
Prerequisites Written specified area of study approved in writing by department chair and supervising faculty member prior to registration.
May be repeated for a maximum of three hours credit under difference course subtitles.
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NURS 310 - Nursing Care of Adults I
3 Hour(s) Credit
Theory related to nursing care of adults with common health problems who need to maintain or regain optimal levels of functioning. Emphasizes problem solving through use of a variety of resources; examines trends and issues relevant to health care in rural communities. Intended for students admitted to undergraduate nursing program.
Three hours per week.
Corequisites NURS 311 .
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NURS 311 - Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical
3 Hour(s) Credit
Application of beginning health assessment skills, nursing knowledge and concepts from the biological and behavioral sciences. Students provide nursing care to adults with common health alterations in acute and long-term care settings and examine trends in gerontological nursing. Intended for students admitted to undergraduate nursing program.
Nine hours per week.
Corequisites NURS 310 .
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NURS 312 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to professional nursing practice including history, legal, ethical, economic, cultural issues and nursing process. Discussion of roles and responsibilities in communication, documentation and use of clinical technologies with the application through Web, campus-based and selected field experiences.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to nursing major or second bachelor’s degree program, BIOL 354 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 319 .
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NURS 319 - Health Assessment
3 Hour(s) Credit
Functional health assessment of individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. Students practice health assessment skills in clinical settings with people of varied ages, social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Intended for students admitted to undergraduate nursing program.
Five hours per week
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NURS 325 - Life and Death Issues in Health Care: The Ethical Perspective
4 Hour(s) Credit
Identification, analysis and evaluation of contemporary problems that have resulted from new breakthroughs in biomedicine. Topics include physician-patient relationship, euthanasia, social control, experimentation, genetic engineering, the health care system. Emphasis on developing an ethical framework to deal with these and future biomedical issues.
Four hours per week
Meets General Education IIIA or IIIC.
Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) PHIL 315
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NURS 329 - Research Methods in Nursing
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an understanding of the research process with opportunities to develop skills in critiquing current nursing research and interpreting evidence to inform practice.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 312 , MATH 155 .
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NURS 350 - Nursing Care of Adults II
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of the theory necessary for providing nursing care to seriously ill adults from illness through rehabilitation and recovery. Examines trends in provision of critical and rehabilitative care in rural settings and selected issues related to women’s health.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 319 with C or better.
Pre or Corequisites NURS 329 .
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NURS 351 - Nursing Care of Adults II Clinical
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced clinical course in caring for adults as they progress from serious illness through rehabilitation and recovery. Clinical sites include acute care, specialty rotations (ICU, per, CCU), home health agencies and rehabilitation settings.
Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 319
Corequisites NURS 329 , NURS 350 .
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NURS 360 - Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents: A Family Centered Approach
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of theory related to nursing care of children and adolescents with acute and chronic disorders. Integrates concepts from previous courses in the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and introduces theories of structure, development and function of families.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 319 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 361
Pre or Corequisites NURS 329
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NURS 361 - Care of Children and Adolescents Clinical
2 Hour(s) Credit
Prepares beginning practitioners to provide nursing care to children, adolescents and their families in a variety of rural health settings. Clinical practice will be guided by the objectives of Healthy People 2020.
Six hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 360
Pre or Corequisites NURS 329
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NURS 370 - Maternal Newborn Nursing: A Family Centered Approach
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of theory related to nursing care of childbearing families in rural communities. Explores social and health care issues related to changing needs of women across the life span.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 319 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 371
Pre or Corequisites NURS 329 .
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NURS 371 - Maternal Newborn Nursing Clinical
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides nursing care to the childbearing family in primary and acute care settings. Applies selected theories related to structure, development and function of families.
Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 319 .
Corequisites NURS 329 , NURS 370 .
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NURS 380 - Psychiatric-mental Health
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of theory related to the prevention and nursing care of individuals and families with psychosocial problems. Focuses on communication with clients in community and hospital settings with emphasis on mental illness in rural areas. Considers mental health needs of all age groups with special regard for cultural differences.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 , NURS 329 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 381 .
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NURS 381 - Psychiatric-mental Health Clinical
3 Hour(s) Credit
Clinical application of nursing theory and process focused on the prevention and nursing care of psychosocial problems in individuals and families. Focus on therapeutic communication with clients in a psychiatric hospital and clients with psychosocial needs in the community.
Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 , NURS 329 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 380 .
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NURS 401 - Readings in Health Care
1 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a selected health care-related book over the course of a semester with opportunities for discussion of pertinent issues and self-reflection. Reading titles and health care topics vary semester to semester.
One hour per week.
May be repeated under different subtitles for a total of three credits.
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NURS 405 - Nursing Extern Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
Discussions of timely topics in nursing and health care. Explores concerns in nursing career development including role conflict, role transition and reality shock. Refine skills in assertiveness, clinical decision making, time management and conflict resolution.
Prerequisites NURS 350 , NURS 351 with a C or better or permission of instructor.
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NURS 408 - Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Health Promotion
3 Hour(s) Credit
An introductory overview of complementary modalities to the promotion of wellness through a holistic approach. The dynamic interplay between each person’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements will be discussed. Opportunities for experiential learning and practice of selected modalities during designated class time will be provided. Additional exploration of individual areas of interest will be encouraged, culminating in a final project presentation to class participants.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing or permission of instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 408 and NURS 508
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NURS 415 - Special Topics in Nursing
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a selected area of nursing. Topics may vary semester to semester. Provides an opportunity for curriculum innovation or meeting the special needs or interests of undergraduate and graduate students.
One to three hours lecture, zero to two hours laboratory per week.
May be repeated for credit under different subtitles.
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NURS 422 - Nursing of Childbearing and Childrearing Families
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focus on nursing care to childbearing and childrearing families, and exploration of current, applicable research. Selfcare and participation of family members emphasized. Topics include conditions that place the client at risk and selected acute and chronic childhood disorders.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 423 .
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NURS 423 - Nursing of Childbearing and Childrearing Families Clinical
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focus on use of nursing process with childbearing and childrearing families in rural community settings and in acute care settings, both rural and urban. Emphasis on assisting clients in promoting, maintaining and/or regaining health. Students focus on clinical practice as they develop knowledge, psychomotor skills and professional values. Developmental and family theories stressed.
Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 422 .
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NURS 430 - Community Health Nursing: A Rural Perspective
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focus on the theory of health of families, aggregated and communities with complex needs. Explores political, ethical, legal and sociocultural climates and theory related to the health care needs of an aging population.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 329 , NURS 350 , NURS 351 , NURS 360 , NURS 361 , NURS 370 , NURS 371 , NURS 380 , NURS 381 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 431 .
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NURS 431 - Community Health Nursing Practicum: A Rural Perspective
3 Hour(s) Credit
Prepares beginning practitioners to work with families, aggregates and communities in rural settings. Clinical practice guided by the objectives of Healthy People 2020 and the use of critical thinking skills.
Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 329 , NURS 350 , NURS 351 , NURS 360 , NURS 361 , NURS 370 , NURS 371 , NURS 380 , NURS 381 .
Corequisites NURS 430 .
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NURS 440 - Senior Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides a conceptual understanding of leadership and management processes in the health care system. Explores past, present and emerging roles of the professional nurse including political, economic and professional issues.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 329 , NURS 350 , NURS 351 , NURS 360 , NURS 361 , NURS 370 , NURS 371 , NURS 380 , NURS 381 with C or better or permission of instructor.
Corequisites NURS 441 .
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NURS 441 - Internship
3 Hour(s) Credit
Precepted practicum emphasizing integration of knowledge, skills and values needed to care for groups of clients. Opportunities to develop beginning understanding of unit management issues within the context of a health care organization. Fosters increased independence in providing care to clients facilitating the transition to the role of graduate nurse.
Nine hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 329 , NURS 351 , NURS 361 , NURS 371 , NURS 381 with C or better.
Corequisites NURS 440 .
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NURS 442 - Nursing Leadership and Management
2 Hour(s) Credit
Explores roles in nursing within the health care system with particular emphasis on leadership and management functions. Provides students with a conceptual understanding of the social, political, legislative and economic forces shaping the U.S. health care system and its impact on the rural environment.
Two hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 , NURS 329 , NURS 350 , NURS 351 , NURS 422 , NURS 423 with C or better.
Pre or Corequisites NURS 380 , NURS 381 , NURS 430 , NURS 431 , NURS 443 .
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NURS 443 - Nursing Leadership Practicum
2 Hour(s) Credit
Emphasizes integration of nursing knowledge, values and skills in caring for groups of clients. Students experience various professional nursing roles and apply leadership and management strategies.
Six hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 312 , NURS 319 , NURS 329 , NURS 350 , NURS 351 , NURS 422 , NURS 423 with C or better.
Pre or Corequisites NURS 380 , NURS 381 , NURS 430 , NURS 431 , NURS 442 .
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NURS 450 - Best Practices in Nursing and Nursing Education
3 Hour(s) Credit
Assists nursing students in applying best practices in nursing and nursing education to individual educational programs of study. This hybrid course offers online interaction, weekly class/group meetings and opportunities for hands-on application of nursing information. Involves students in activities that increase use of evidence-based information in health care and nursing education. Focuses on strengthening students’ understanding of the scientific basis of nursing, application of the nursing process in a variety of settings and success in academic pursuits.
Ninety minutes classroom per week with online component.
Prerequisites Admission to the nursing program.
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NURS 454 - Health Education of Clients
3 Hour(s) Credit
Theoretical content and practical application of the principles and methodologies of effective health education of individuals, families and groups. Emphasis on use of the teaching-learning process in assisting client adaptation and promoting quality health care. Through use of a micro-teaching laboratory the student can demonstrate and analyze a variety of teaching skills. Development of teaching plans, behavioral objectives and evaluation tools also stressed.
Three hours per week.
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NURS 456 - Pharmacotherapeutics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Nursing interventions relating to application of pharmacotherapeutic principles in assisting client adaptation in primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings. Special emphasis on drug interactions, drug dependence, toxicology.
Three hours per week.
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NURS 457 - Cultural Considerations for Nursing
2 Hour(s) Credit
A basis for application of concepts, theories and methodologies from transcultural nursing to the practice of the health professional. Particular emphasis on the influence of culture on human response to health and illness.
Two hours per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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NURS 458 - Critical Care: A Multi-Professional Approach
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces students to collaborative critical care practice. Prepares students interested in critical care clinical practice to recognize and categorize causes of sudden deterioration of the critically ill patient. Teaches appropriate treatment and interventions for the deteriorating critically ill patient.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to nursing or respiratory therapy major; Nursing: NURS 310 , NURS 311 , NURS 350 , NURS 351 with C or better; Respiratory Therapy: Senior status with successful completion of all junior-level courses and concurrent enrollment in all senior-level coursework; or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) RESP 458
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NURS 485 - School Health
3 Hour(s) Credit
Current issues relevant to the health of school-age children and adolescents. Topics include roles of teachers and health professionals, current health problems and approaches to specific health problems. Intended for students in education and health-related professions.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites PSYC 300 or EDUC 300 or permission of instructor.
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NURS 490 - Independent Study
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study in a specific area of nursing agreed upon by the student and faculty member. Open to senior and graduate students.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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NURS 508 - Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Health Promotion
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the application of complementary modalities to the promotion of wellness through a holistic approach. The dynamic interplay between each person’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements will be discussed. Opportunities for experiential learning and practice of selected modalities during designated class time will be provided. Additional exploration of individual areas of interest will be encouraged, culminating in final project presentation to class participants. Students will also integrate research findings reported in the literature.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 408 and 508
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NURS 510 - Advanced Health Assessment: Didactic
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides the didactic content as a basis for history-taking and physical examination skills necessary for an advanced practice nurse. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills are used to analyze the history, physical examination and laboratory data in order to lay the foundation for an accurate assessment of the client and establish priorities of care. Physical, psychosocial, developmental, occupational and cultural assessment are considered as foundational to advanced practice nursing.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to the master’s program or consent of instructor.
Corequisites NURS 749
Pre or Corequisites NURS 552 .
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NURS 515 - Epidemiology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on epidemiology as the basic science of disease prevention and the role of epidemiology in public health clinical practice and the evaluation of public policy. Provides an introduction to epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The basic principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with its applications to public health and clinical medicine.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to a graduate program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 522 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides advanced-practice nurses with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for acute and chronic conditions. Focuses on knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose and manage common health problems. Legal, socioeconomic and client-safety considerations are discussed. Client-education factors and salient aspects of research are incorporated. Critical thinking is employed in the analysis and determination of pharmacological regimens.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to a graduate nursing program or permission of the instructor, NURS 552 /BIOL 552 .
Pre or Corequisites NURS 552 /BIOL 552 .
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NURS 525 - Health Care System
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the structure and functions of the health care system and the legal, ethical and economic forces that impact it. Special attention is given to health insurance and managed care, the formulation and impact of health policy and the context in which policy decisions are made.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to a graduate program or permission of the instructor.
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NURS 526 - Health Care Informatics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces the student to the field of health care informatics via a Web-based instructional format. History of health care informatics, interrelated concepts such as classification systems and languages and ethical and confidentiality concerns are explored. Informatics applications in clinical practice, education and administration are discussed.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission into a graduate program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 538 - Nursing Theories
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the nature of concepts, models and theories in the context of scientific development and the historical development of nursing knowledge. A comparative analysis of evolving nursing theories will be made in regard to meeting criteria for theory building; major concepts used; theoretical perspective used; testability and practicality for application with the nursing process in clinical practice, teaching and research.
Three hours per week.
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NURS 542 - Qualitative Research in Health Care
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the importance of the theoretical foundations of research and on qualitative methods of scientific inquiry. Emphasis is placed on the accumulation of scientific evidence in health care and on the critical analysis and communication of evidence related to a specific topic.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to a graduate program or permission of the instructor.
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NURS 544 - Quantitative Research in Health Care
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on quantitative research methods as a foundation for evidence-based health care. Includes problem identification, formulation of hypotheses, research design, sampling analyses and interpretation of quantitative data. Provides practice using a statistical package as a tool to analyze quantitative research data. Research findings are communicated both orally and in writing to health professionals using current technology.
Pre or Corequisites MATH 502 .
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NURS 552 - Advanced Human Physiology/ Pathophysiology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced study of system-focused physiology and pathophysiology. Analyzes the relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena produced by altered health states across the life span. Emphasis is on application in the clinical areas of practice.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites B.S. in biology, health-related field or education with biology emphasis.
Cross-Listed With (May Not Receive Credit for Both) BIOL 552
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NURS 555 - Cultural Considerations for Nursing
2 Hour(s) Credit
A basis for application of concepts, theories and methodologies from transcultural nursing to the practice of the health professional. Particular emphasis on the influence of culture on human response to health and illness.
Two hours per week.
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NURS 560 - Independent Study
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Focused study on a specific area of advanced practice nursing agreed upon by the student and the faculty. May include preliminary work directed toward a thesis/capstone area of interest, a specialized area of study, or clinical practice.
One to Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Written permission of the faculty who will direct the study.
May be taken more than once under different course subtitles for a maximum of six hours credit.
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NURS 561 - Health Care Management Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
Organized around major management functions, this course focuses on development of theoretical and practical knowledge to prepare students for advanced management responsibilities in diverse health care settings. Explores professional and organizational dynamics, including an overview of management theories, organizational behavior, marketing of health care services, resource analysis and allocation, conflict management, performance improvement, quality management and implementing planned change.
Three hours per week.
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NURS 562 - Health Care Management Practicum
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the development of a personal style of management with requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Uses the mentor concept as a framework for management learning experiences in varied health care organizations.
Nine hours practicum per week.
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NURS 570 - Theory and Role Development
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the teaching and learning theories and concepts relevant to the multi-dimensional nurse educator role. The various roles of the nurse educator in selected settings are examined in-depth and as they relate to evidence-based practice. Political, institutional, social, economic, legal and ethical issues are explored.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to graduate program.
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NURS 571 - Health Care Leadership Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
Builds upon a management focus and makes the distinction between management and leadership models with emphasis on the evolution of leadership concepts and their application in health care organizations. Through examinations of the characteristics of great leaders, the course explores strategies for the identification and development of leadership skill in one’s self and others. Power and legitimacy are explored as are ethical dilemmas and their resolution. Methods of productive interpersonal communication are stressed.
Three hours per week.
Corequisites NURS 572 .
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NURS 572 - Health Care Leadership Practicum
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the development of a personal leadership style with requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. Includes mentored experiences in health care organizations and the practice of leadership with a team.
Nine hours practicum per week.
Corequisites NURS 571 .
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NURS 575 - Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on curriculum planning and development, including the formulation and evaluation of learning outcomes in nursing and health education. Historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations of curriculum design and evaluation are examined. Current trends in nursing education, outcome and program evaluation, and accreditation also are explored.
Three hours per week.
Corequisites NURS 576 .
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NURS 576 - Instructional Strategies and Technologies
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on principles of teaching and learning for diverse learners across the lifespan. Various innovative technologies and effective teaching strategies are examined for the classroom, clinical or lab setting to facilitate the achievement of cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning outcomes.
Three hours per week.
Pre or Corequisites NURS 575.
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NURS 577 - Advanced Nursing Practicum
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the integration of theoretical principles and content from advanced health assessment, physiology/pathophysiology and pharmacology to promote health and manage disease within a specialty area of practice for individuals, groups and populations. Professional role development, advanced nursing practice and regulatory requirements are integrated when appropriate.
One hour of theory and 14 hours of individualized practicum per week for a total of 200 hours.
Pre or Corequisites NURS 510 , NURS 522 , NURS 552 .
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NURS 578 - Nurse Educator Practicum
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on development of competence in the nurse educator role. Practicum experiences are designed to provide opportunities to engage in curriculum development, apply effective assessment and teaching strategies, and evaluate learner and program outcomes in selected educational settings.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites NURS 570 , NURS 575 , NURS 576 .
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NURS 580 - Special Topics in Nursing
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of a selected topic relevant to nursing in rural areas.
One to three hours lecture, zero to two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Permission of the graduate nursing program faculty member.
May be taken twice under different course subtitles.
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NURS 585 - School Health
3 Hour(s) Credit
Current issues relevant to the health of school-age children and adolescents. Topics include roles of teachers and health professionals, current health problems and approaches to specific health problems. Intended for students in education and health-related professions.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Graduate standing.
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NURS 590 - Thesis
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an opportunity for the master’s level student to conduct formal research related to nursing. Reflects a culminating research study as an independent project under the direction of a thesis chair and committee. Incorporates knowledge from research methodology and analysis learned throughout the program. Requires that the student demonstrate critical thinking, a proficiency in oral and written communication, and use of appropriate information technology. Traditional defense of thesis required.
Prerequisites MATH 502 , NURS 544 , and permission of the instructor.
May be repeated; no limit to the number of repeats.
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NURS 592 - Internship
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an opportunity for the graduate nursing student to synthesize knowledge and experience from graduate courses and to enhance or expand preparation for advanced nursing practice through an internship.
Prerequisites Completion of all practicum courses in track or permission of the instructor. Requires 126 precepted hours.
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NURS 593 - Capstone I: Proposal
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focused on the development and refinement of a scholarly study of a clinical case, a topic or an issue relevant to the student’s master’s degree track. The Capstone Proposal reflects the culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Requires that the student demonstrate critical thinking, a proficiency in oral and written communication, and use of appropriate information technology.
Prerequisites Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, MATH 502 , NURS 542 , NURS 544 , and permission of the instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 593 and NURS 591
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NURS 594 - Capstone II: Implementation
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the implementation of the previously approved Capstone Proposal (NURS 593) and reflects a culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a project chair and committee. Critical thinking, excellent oral and written communication, and skillful use of information technology are required.
Prerequisites Year 2 or 3 of M.S. program, permission of the instructor, successful completion of NURS 593 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 594 and NURS 591
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NURS 595 - Capstone III: Dissemination
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the dissemination of the previously approved Capstone Proposal and Implementation (NURS 593, 594) and reflects a culminating synthesis of knowledge from graduate courses as an independent project under the direction of a Capstone Committee and its chair. Critical thinking, excellent oral and written communication, and skillful use of information technology are required.
Prerequisites Year 3 of M.S. program, permission of the instructor, successful completion of NURS 594 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 595 and NURS 591
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NURS 694 - Doctoral Practice Experience
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
A student-directed, faculty-advised practice experience that complements learning in D.N.P. coursework where more expertise is desired. Provides clinical and/or nonclinical opportunities to complete experiences that merge the D.N.P. Essentials and specialty competencies with personal scholarly goals. Required for students needing additional practical experience hours to meet the 1,000 hours of practice postbaccalaureate.
Prerequisites Admission to D.N.P. Program and permission of instructor.
Course may be repeated for a total of six credits.
May Not Receive Credit for Both (P/F)
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NURS 716 - Family Nursing
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theory and research relevant to family nursing assessment and intervention. Family health, illness and the impact of stressful events on the family system are examined. Clinical situations with families are analyzed based on classic family theory, developing theory and published research. Students develop strategies for serving as advocates for families as they explore beginning role requirements of advanced practice nurses.
Three hours lecture, three to four hours clinical practice per week, for a total of 50 hours.
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 516 and NURS 716
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NURS 742 - Quality Improvement in Health Care
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on theory, methods and tools of quality improvement. Prepares for design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based quality health care practices for patient populations (individuals and aggregates) in a variety of settings. Assess organizational culture, gather safety information, analyze data and translate findings into systems changes through action learning experiences with organizations.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to D.N.P. Program; NURS 744 or permission of instructor.
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NURS 744 - Evidence-Based Practice
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the skills needed to critically examine research and clinical practice. Explore databases and evaluate the quality of the research, as well as its applicability to advanced nursing practice. Facilitates the analysis of various types and levels of evidence for determining best practices. Identifies strategies for disseminating evidence-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improving patient care and outcomes.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to D.N.P. Program; MATH 502 , NURS 544 , NURS 542 or equivalent.
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NURS 749 - Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurses: Clinical Practicum
2 Hour(s) Credit
Provides precepted practicum to apply advanced health assessment skills. Development of independent practice competencies occurs through integration of select sciences and advanced health assessment to differentiate normal from abnormal findings. Employs clinical reasoning strategies to develop differential diagnoses and apply evidence based standards for health promotion/disease prevention to individual clients.
150 hours total.
Prerequisites Admission to the D.N.P. program or consent of instructor, NURS 510 , NURS 522 , NURS 552 .
Pre or Corequisites NURS 510 , NURS 522 , NURS 552 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 511 and NURS 749
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NURS 750 - Adult Health Care Management
6 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on primary care of adult clients including health promotion and disease prevention within the context of the family. Incorporates critical thinking and clinical reasoning to establish diagnoses for and provide therapeutic management of adult clients with common short-term and chronic stable health problems. Emphasizes quality and cost-effective care of diverse populations in a wide variety of settings.
Three hours lecture, 14 hours clinical per week for a total of 200 hours.
Prerequisites NURS 510 , NURS 522 , NURS 749
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 558 and NURS 750
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NURS 751 - Women’s Health Care Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on primary care of women, including health promotion and disease prevention within the context of the family. Incorporates critical thinking and clinical reasoning to establish diagnoses for and provide care of women during normal pregnancy and the postpartum period. Emphasizes quality and cost-effective care of diverse populations in a wide variety of settings.
Three hours lecture, 14 hours clinical per week for a total of 100 hours.
Prerequisites NURS 510 , NURS 522 , NURS 749
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 559 and NURS 751
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NURS 752 - Children’s Health Care Management
3 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on primary care of children, including health promotion and disease prevention within the context of the family. Incorporates critical thinking and clinical reasoning to establish diagnoses for and provide therapeutic management of children with common short-term and chronic stable health problems. Emphasizes quality and cost-effective care of diverse populations in a wide variety of settings.
Three hours lecture, 14 hours clinical per week for a total of 100 hours.
Prerequisites NURS 510 , NURS 522 , NURS 749
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 559 and NURS 752
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NURS 755 - Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing
3 Hour(s) Credit
Issues relevant to transition into advanced nursing practice (ANP) roles are discussed. Topics include ethics, standards of care, health care delivery in rural settings and use of information technology. The organization, policy and economic implications of health care delivery are explored. Protocols including clinical practice guidelines, licensure, certification and collaborative agreements are emphasized. Develop roles as change advocates in the ANP profession.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to the D.N.P. program or consent of instructor, NURS 749 .
Pre or Corequisites NURS 749 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both NURS 514 and NURS 755
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NURS 815 - Genetics and Genomics in Health Care
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the emerging science of genetics and genomics in health care and its application to advanced nursing practice. Describes diagnostic techniques in medical genetics, effects of teratogenic factors in human development and pharmacogenomics in practice. Focuses on neurodegenerative diseases and common hereditary conditions, including clinical features, diagnostics, genetic testing and counseling. Ethical and legal issues are considered throughout.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to D.N.P. Program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 858 - Population Health and Clinical Prevention Services
3 Hour(s) Credit
Analyzes national, regional and local data to evaluate population health needs and disparities. Explores theories of behavioral change to increase the consumer role in health promotion and maintenance. Assess needs of a community, collaboratively develops a health promotion/disease prevention. plan for integrating changes into practice, and evaluates care delivery models and/or strategies. Issues addressed are consistent with current Healthy People and expert panel national guidelines.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to D.N.P. Program; NURS 744 or permission of instructor.
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NURS 880 - D.N.P. Evidence-Based Practicum
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides opportunities to complete experiences that merge the D.N.P. Essentials and specialty competencies with personal scholarly goals. A collaboration between the student, faculty advisor and agency preceptor complements learning in clinical and non-clinical areas in which more expertise is desired. During the D.N.P. Program, a total of four credits (400 hours) of practicum are required at SU in at least two different areas of focus.
Prerequisites Year 2 or 3 of D.N.P. Program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 881 - D.N.P. Evidence-Based Project 1: Topic Exploration and Identification
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focused on advancing nursing knowledge in a specialty area. Explore the literature in an area of interest to identify the topic for an evidence-based project that will improve health care outcomes and provide the foundation for future scholarship.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites NURS 744 or permission of instructor.
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NURS 882 - D.N.P. Evidence-Based Project 2: Proposal Development
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focused on advancing nursing knowledge in a specialty area. Review the literature and integrate content from previous graduate courses to develop the proposal for an evidence- based project that will improve health care outcomes and provide the foundation for future scholarship.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites NURS 881 .
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NURS 883 - D.N.P. Evidence-Based Project 3: Implementation
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focused on advancing nursing knowledge in a specialty area. Implement the evidence-based project proposal from NURS 882 . The role of the D.N.P. as a leader in complex organizational systems is addressed as it relates to the evidence- based project.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites NURS 882 .
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NURS 884 - D.N.P. Evidence-Based Project 4: Evaluation and Dissemination
1 Hour(s) Credit
Focused on advancing nursing knowledge in a specialty area. Evaluate and disseminate the approved project from NURS 883 The role of the D.N.P. as a leader in complex organizational systems is addressed as it relates to the evaluation and dissemination of the project.
One hour per week.
Prerequisites NURS 883 .
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ODEL 200 - Foundations of Outdoor Education Leadership
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces history and theory of experiential and outdoor education, including a survey of relevant literature and best practices. Includes leadership techniques, the role of risk, humankind’s relationship with nature and ethics. Develop a personal philosophy of outdoor education. Required to participate in an off-campus field experience. Course fee applies.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
May Not Receive Credit for Both PHEC 200 and ODEL 200
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ODEL 201 - Wilderness Emergency Care
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the principles of first aid in wilderness settings, including patient or sub-assessment and care for open wounds, infection, fractures, dislocations and other life-threatening conditions. Study of strategies for providing care in inclement weather and with alternative standard equipment. Special focus is placed upon evacuation techniques as well as best practices for monitoring and documenting patient status. Certification available. Weekend off-campus field experience required. Course fees apply; contact minor coordinator.
Three hours per week.
May Not Receive Credit for Both PHEC 201 and ODEL 201
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ODEL 203 - Lifeguard Training
1 Hour(s) Credit
Study and application of the most current aquatic standards and techniques with emphasis on professionalism, prevention, surveillance, victim recognition, equipment-based rescues, CPR and aquatic-specific first aid training. American Red Cross certification awarded to those who meet requirements.
Two and one-half hours per week.
Prerequisites PHEC 170 or permission of instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both PHEC 203 and ODEL 203
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ODEL 205 - Water Safety Instructor
2 Hour(s) Credit
Preparation for teaching aquatic skills. Emphasis on skill development, learning theories, teaching methods and aquatic safety.
Two and one-half hours per week.
Prerequisites PHEC 170 or permission of instructor.
May Not Receive Credit for Both PHEC 205 and ODEL 205
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