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MUE 614 - Music Technology Credit Hours: 1
Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in computer assisted composition as well as the use and operation of sound systems, power-point presentations, and other technical devices in music teaching.
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MUE 615 - Band Literature Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth historical, cultural, and musical study of the gamut of instrumental music from Gothic Period to the 21st century is encompassed in this course.
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MUE 616 - Showchoir Credit Hours: 1
Techniques involved in establishing a showchoir from the ground up are taught with emphasis placed on vocals, literature, costuming, and accompaniment. Concurrent enrollment in music technology is highly recommended.
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MUE 618 - Directed Study Credit Hours: up - 6
An individual study on a topic relevant to the enhancement of music education, under the guidance of a graduate music faculty member.
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MUE 620 - Vocal Pedagogy Credit Hours: 3
The investigation of the physiological, psychological, and acoustical challenges in singing with specific emphasis in methods of teaching voice to individuals and groups is the purpose of this course.
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MUE 621 - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 3
Advanced techniques in instrumental conducting, as well as video-taped analysis on individual style and interpretation are emphasized.
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MUE 622 - Choral Conducting Credit Hours: 3
Advanced techniques in choral conducting, as well as video-taped analysis of individual style and interpretation, are emphasized.
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MUE 623 - Implementing Successful Teaching Credit Hours: 1
MUE 623 is designed as a one-term course to equip alternate-route students with national standards for music education, the state framework for content strands, lesson planning experience, appropriate content for students in grades K-12, assessment/evaluation methods, and classroom manage-ment techniques for ensured success in the classroom.
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MUE 624 - Choral Music in the Middle School Credit Hours: 2
MUE 624 is designed as a one-term course to equip teachers in concept development, sight-reading pedagogy, the changing voice, appropriate choral literature, vocal develop-ment, and rehearsal techniques within the context of a current middle school music situation.
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MUE 625 - Choral Music in the High School Credit Hours: 3
Designed to equip teachers in concept development, sight-reading pedagogy, the changing voice, appropriate choral literature, vocal development, showchoirs/small ensembles, and rehearsal techniques within the context of a current high school music situation.
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MUE 626 - Choral Rehearsal Techniques Credit Hours: 3
A practical approach to choral rehearsal by focusing attention on lesson planning, pacing of instruction, diagnosis of choral sound, efficient prescriptions for improvement, wordless communication through effective conducting, and a vision for designing successive approximations toward performance through a Skype critique of a live-rehearsal situations.
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MUE 627 - Instrumental Music in the Middle School Credit Hours: 3
Designed to equip teachers in concept development, sight-reading pedagogy, assigning instruments, appropriate instrumental literature, individual performance development, and rehearsal techniques within the context of a current middle school music situation.
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MUE 628 - Instrumental Music in the High School Credit Hours: 3
Designed to equip teachers in concept development, sight-reading pedagogy, appropriate instrumental literature, individual performance development, marching/jazz bands, and rehearsal techniques within the context of a current high school music situation.
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MUE 629 - Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques Credit Hours: 3
A practical approach to instrumental rehearsal by focusing attention on lesson planning, pacing of instruction, diagnosis of instrumental sound, efficient prescriptions for improvement, wordless communication through effective conducting, and a vision for designing successive approximations toward performance through a Skype critique of a live-rehearsal situations.
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MUE 630 - Advanced Marching Band Techniques Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to build upon the foundational material taught in undergraduate marching band methods. The course will address current trends and promote further development and application of marching band techniques as utilized in half-time, contest, and competitive indoor show production.
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MUE 631 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Credit Hours: 1
A practical investigation of instrumental literature by rehearsing and performing on a principal instrument.
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MUE 632 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 3
Building upon the foundation of undergraduate conducting, graduate advanced instrumental conducting will promote the further development of higher level skills and techniques in the science and the art of instrumental conducting. The instruction will also focus on score preparation and analysis.
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MUE 633 - Advanced Woodwind Techniques Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to build upon the foundational material taught in undergraduate woodwind methods exploring more advanced techniques, literature, and pedagogical approaches to teaching woodwind instruments in public schools.
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MUE 650 - Research in Music Education Credit Hours: 3
Methods, resources, and techniques needed for successful and meaningful exploration in music education.
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MUE 652 - Foundations and Principles of Music Education Credit Hours: 3
A historical survey of the methods and materials of teaching music that transcends current trends and includes prescriptions for the future.
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MUE 654 - Curriculum Development Credit Hours: 3
The structure of curriculum offerings in school settings, including scope and sequence, is investigated and solidified.
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MUE 670 - Thesis Credit Hours: 6
A speculative study on a topic chosen in coordination with a graduate faculty member.
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MUE 672 - Thesis Defense Credit Hours: 0
An oral interview with the designated graduate committee.
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MUE 680 - Research Project Credit Hours: 3
All students taking the non-thesis option will choose a topic for a directed project with one faculty member. Those electing to perform a recital as a directed study must first pass a hearing and subsequently register for three terms of applied lessons (in addition to the 2 term requirement) in preparation for recital presentation.
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MUE 685 - Comprehensive Exam Credit Hours: 0
A written and oral examination that will fully evaluate the student’s skills in musicianship, teaching, performance, and evaluation. Questions will also delve into philosophical, historical, and curricular perspectives in music education.
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MUE 721 - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Advanced techniques in instrumental conducting, as well as video-taped analysis on individual style and interpretation are emphasized.
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Music History and Literature |
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MHL 610 - Survey of Music History Credit Hours: 3
A review of the stylistic periods of music history from ancient times to the present.
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MHL 612 - Choral Literature Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth historical, cultural, and musical study of the gamut of choral music from Renaissance to the 21st century is encompassed in this one-semester course.
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MHL 615 - Directed Study in Music History Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth investigation of trends, stylistic techniques, and compositions throughout the chronology of music history, guided by the graduate music history professor.
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Music Theory and Composition |
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MUT 610 - Survey of Music Theory Credit Hours: 3
A review of common-practice harmony, ear training, form and analysis, twentieth-century techniques.
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MUT 612 - Advanced Composition Techniques for Congregational Literature Credit Hours: 3
A composition class designed to teach students compositional techniques appropriate for producing congregational literature for a variety of churches.
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MUT 618 - Composition and Arranging for Choral Ensemble Credit Hours: 3
A study of advanced composition and arranging techniques for choral ensembles.
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MUT 620 - Composition and Arranging for Instrumental Ensemble Credit Hours: 3
A study of advanced composition and arranging techniques for instrumental ensembles.
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Nursing |
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NMB 687 - Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
The study of human behavior in organizations with emphasis on individuals and group behavior as it relates to organizational success in the global business environment.
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NMB 688 - Marketing Strategy Credit Hours: 3
Marketing from a managerial perspective, which includes analyzing market opportunities, developing marketing strategies, making marketing decisions, and managing, and delivering marketing programs.
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NMB 689 - Business Ethics and Leadership Credit Hours: 3
A study of business ethics with emphasis on the interaction between leadership styles and ethical behavior on an individual and corporate level.
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NMB 691 - Accounting for the Healthcare Decisions Credit Hours: 3
Fundamentals of interpreting financial statements and the use of accounting information in the decision-making process of healthcare managers. (This is an integrated MSN-MBA course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program )
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NMB 692 - Economic Principles and Concepts for the Healthcare Industry Credit Hours: 3
Micro- and macro- economic theory and applications for the health care industry. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program
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NMB 693 - Healthcare Finance Credit Hours: 3
Application of techniques of managerial finance and economics to healthcare financial and operational problems. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program and Accounting for the Healthcare Industry NMB 691
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NMB 694 - Legal Principles of Healthcare Administration Credit Hours: 3
Legal principles, application and assessment, resource allocation and social responsibility in the management of health services organizations. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSNMBA dual degree program
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NMB 695 - Strategic Health Care Management and Planning Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the effectiveness of strategic management and planning in health care organizations. Emphasis will be placed on applying principles and concepts in the development of strategic plans which set long-term goals for the healthcare organization, identify key initiatives, and accountability of results. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course. This course integrates concepts of MBA 625 ;
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program)
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NMB 696 - Healthcare Economics and Financial Management Credit Hours: 3
This course examines health care from an economic perspective tailored for the nurse manager and executive. Emphasis is on the allocation of health care resource policies in the United States with examination of different health care programs. Within the health care industry, focus is on public and private health care funding in addition to the role of managed care systems with relation to financial management, management control systems, budgeting and nurse staffing. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree programcourse Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program
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NMB 697 - Nursing Administration Role Issues and Trends in Advanced Practice Nursing with Practicum (180 hours) Credit Hours: 4
This course provides a forum for the discussion of emerging issues and trends encountered in nursing. Emphasis is on the critical analysis and management of issues as well as incorporating an administrative practicum. The administrative practicum will be individually tailored to meet each student’s career goals. Students will be placed with a practicing nurse executive. The setting may vary according to the student’s interests and objectives. Examples include, but are not limited to acute care, home care, long term care, occupational health, community based clinics, consulting groups and political/legislative experiences. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course. This course integrates concepts of MBA 689 .
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program
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NUR 612 - Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the clinical practice of advanced comprehensive psychosocial, developmental, occupational, cultural, and physical assessment of the client with emphasis on alterations in expected normal findings. Students utilize advanced physical examination techniques for practice in the clinical setting. Analysis and synthesis of assessment findings are related to relevant history, underlying anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, normal growth and development, and changes associated with the aging process.
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NUR 613 - Role Development for the Administrator Credit Hours: 2
This course explores the skills necessary to develop as a nurse administrator. These include facilitating collaborative relationships, team-building, problem-solving/decision making, consumer advocacy, conflict resolution, and managing change effectively. Emphasis is placed on developing and articulating a vision for the practice of nursing administration within a complex healthcare delivery system.
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NUR 621 - Informatics in Nursing Education and Introduction to Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
The informatics portion of this course examines a variety of informatics theories, models, and issues within complex healthcare systems. Content is directed toward assisting the student to understand system planning, analysis, implementation and evaluation. The course also explores utilization of information technology as well as information generation and management as it affects nursing practice. The introduction to professional writing portion of this course provides an overview of the basic concepts of scholarly writing in nursing through application of American Psychological Association (APA) style requirements for professional writing. Readings, discussion, and writing projects have an emphasis on writing conventions, style, design, and APA formatting.
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NUR 623 - Research Methods and Applications in Nursing Credit Hours: 4
This course explores the methodology and application of nursing research and its relevancy to nursing education, nursing practice, and the student’s specialty focus area. Emphasis is on research design, implementation and application of research. The student will also explore evidence-based practice models, quality improvement models, and grading levels of evidence.
Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that NUR 623, NUR 668 and NUR 669 be taken in immediate succession
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NUR 634 - Nursing Education Practicum Credit Hours: 1
(135 clock hours practicum) The purpose of this course is to synthesize nursing education theory in practicum experiences. The educator role is practiced under the supervision of a preceptor.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 666
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NUR 637 - Advanced Clinical Practice Practicum. Credit Hours: 2
This course is a 2 hour practicum course (90 cl. hrs.) The purpose of this course is to synthesize
knowledge obtained throughout the curriculum to prepare the student to deliver specific goaloriented care to individuals or families to achieve selected health outcomes. Direct care will be provided in a wide range of settings to include, but not limited to, acute and critical care, long term care, home health, and community-based settings, and educational settings.
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NUR 660 - Health Care Policy and Resource Allocation Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on a critical examination of health policy as it impacts health care delivery, particularly related to access, cost and quality. Principles of health care economics and fiscal resource management will be explored through the use of case studies and participative learning activities. This course integrates concepts of MBA 632 .
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NUR 661 - Teaching Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the transfer of knowledge to clinical practice as students apply teaching-learning theory and assessment techniques to the healthcare of clients of all ages and the education of professional caregivers. Analysis and synthesis of assessment findings are related to relevant client history, cultural and psychosocial client characteristics, normal anatomy and physiology, and normal growth and development.
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NUR 662 - Teaching Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Credit Hours: 2
This course focuses on teaching concepts of the pathophysiologic processes in disease states. Emphasis is on teaching pharmacology and nursing-related measures for health promotion as well as in illness for diverse populations across the lifespan.
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NUR 663 - Theoretical Foundations of Professional/Advanced Practice in Nursing Credit Hours: 2
Nursing theories and concepts are addressed as frameworks for guiding professional and advanced practice nursing. Concepts and theories are drawn from nursing, behavioral, natural, and applied sciences. Students explore the nature of theory development in nursing, examine the relevance of concepts, and analyze selected frameworks and theories. An historical analysis of nursing’s professional progress to its present state provides the background for analysis, discussion, and evaluation of different frameworks and theories.
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NUR 664 - Role Development for the Nurse Educator Credit Hours: 2
This course will explore the various roles of a nurse educator in an academic setting through gaining an understanding of competencies needed for teaching, scholarship, service, and more. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge and acquire skill sets to facilitate learning for pre-licensure nursing students using various modalities for teaching, learning, and evaluation. Issues, complex theories, and concepts in nursing education will be examined.
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NUR 665 - Curriculum Development and Program Planning Credit Hours: 2
Focus is on the nature of curriculum development and program planning in higher education based on educational theories and principles. The development of curricula for a variety of academic programs in nursing education are explored. Major societal, educational, and professional influences on nursing education are examined.
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NUR 666 - Instructional Strategies and Evaluation of Student Learning Credit Hours: 2
This course explores a variety of teaching and evaluation strategies for both the theory and clinical components of nursing education. An emphasis will be placed on innovative, evidence-based practices. This course includes a 45-hour clinical component intended to help the student put acquired strategies into practice.
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NUR 666 - Instructional Strategies for Nursing Education Credit Hours: 2
This course explores a variety of teaching/learning strategies for both the theory and clinical components of nursing education. An emphasis will be placed on innovative, evidence-based practices that maximize student learning. This course includes a 45-hour clinical component intended to help the student put acquired strategies into practice.
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NUR 667 - Issues and Trends in Advanced Practice Nursing Credit Hours: 1
This course provides a forum for the discussion of emerging issues and trends encountered in the areas of nursing education, population focused practice, case management, simulation, and nursing administration. Emphasis is on the educator’s critical analysis and management of these issues.
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NUR 668 - Capstone Project Planning Credit Hours: 2
Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will discover and develop an evidence base for an original capstone project related to the student’s specialty focus area. The student will begin the professional manuscript to be completed in NUR 669.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 623 It is recommended that NUR668 be taken the term immediately following NUR 623
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NUR 668 - Capstone Project Planning Credit Hours: 2
Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will discover and develop an evidence base for an original capstone project related to the student’s specialty focus area. The student will begin the professional manuscript to be completed in NUR 669.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 662 It is recommended that NUR 668 be taken the term immediately following NUR 623
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NUR 669 - Capstone Project Implementation and Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will implement and analyze findings of the capstone project developed in NUR 668. The student will develop a poster for professional presentation and complete a manuscript from which a publishable article can be derived.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 623 , NUR 668 It is recommended that NUR669 be taken the term immediately following NUR668
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NUR 669 - Capstone Project Implementation and Analysis Credit Hours: 1
Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will implement and analyze findings of the capstone project developed in NUR 668. The student will develop a poster for professional presentation and complete a manuscript from which a publishable article can be derived.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 662, NUR 668 It is recommended that NUR 669 be taken the term immediately following NUR 668
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NUR 670 - Testing and Evaluation for Nurse Educators Credit Hours: 3
This course applies theories and strategies of measurement and evaluation of student learner outcomes to nursing education. Different methodologies are explored to measure student learning in the classroom and clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on item writing, test development, test analysis, and clinical evaluation. Concepts covered include identifying and selecting test instruments, determining reliability and validity, appropriate means of test administration, and alternate methods of student evaluation.
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NUR 672 - Clinical Supervision for Nurse Educators Credit Hours: 3
This course will have a one hour theory component and a two hour clinical component. The theory component of the course will explore the role of the nurse educator in the clinical supervision of pre-licensure nursing students. Current theory, standards, strategies, and evaluation techniques will be explored. The clinical component will provide the graduate student an opportunity to assist in the clinical supervision of pre-licensure students. The graduate student will develop communication techniques, evaluation tools, and practical experience for clinical supervision. Other aspects the student will explore include clinical scheduling, pre-conference, post conference, time management, ethical and legal responsibilities, as well as the safe management of patient care. 45 hours—theory; 90 hours—clinical supervision.
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NUR 698 - Human Resources Management and Fiscal Policy Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the requirements of the health care administrator in relation to delegation, assignments, problem solving, evaluation, equitable allocation of healthcare resources and reimbursement. Concepts and principles underlying selection, development and evaluation of staff will be examined. Emphasis is on the skills necessary for an upper level health care organization administrator. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program
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NUR 700 - Statistics Review for Doctoral Students Credit Hours: 1
This course serves as a refresher of the basic fundamental research designs and the appropriate statistical tests associated with each design. The course includes a review of basic terminology in research and statistics and include basic statistical calculations. An overview of how to use Excel and statistical software used in research will also be explored.
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NUR 713 - Organization and Administrative Theory Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the differences among administration, leadership, and management. The historical development, current trends, and future directions of administrative/ leadership/ organization theories will be analyzed to identify the relevant skills and principles to develop a personal administrative theory. The student will also analyze organizational and individual factors that influence administration. Concepts and principles underlying organizational structure, behaviors, and management will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of these skills and principles to facilitate an efficient and effective institutional environment. Further emphasis will be on critical application of knowledge and principles of organization to a complex organization.
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NUR 715 - Information Systems and Technology Credit Hours: 3
This course critically analyzes the role of the nurse administrator in selecting, implementing, and evaluating information systems and technology in health care. Legal and ethical issues are explored. Emphasis is placed on the utilizing information systems and technology in achievement of health care consumer outcomes.
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NUR 720 - Human Resources in Healthcare Administration and Education Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the requirements of the nurse administrator in relation to delegation, assignments, problem solving, and evaluation. Concepts and principles underlying selection, development, and evaluation of faculty and/or staff will be examined. Emphasis is on development of the skills necessary for executive level nurse administrators practicing in an academic or healthcare setting.
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NUR 721 - Creating an Online Educational Environment Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes the principles of electronic technology with the theoretical concepts underlying the process of teaching effectively using distance learning strategies. Design barriers and advantages, required resources, syllabi development, and implementation are emphasized.
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NUR 723 - Healthcare Economics and Finance Credit Hours: 3
This course is an integration of the economic and finance principles essential for diverse healthcare delivery systems. Students will analyze current and future factors impacting healthcare delivery. Emphasis is on identifying opportunities for the nurse administrator to facilitate change in equitable allocation of healthcare resources for the improvement of health outcomes.
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NUR 724 - Healthcare Systems, Insurance, and Managed Care Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a critical review of the major healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis will be placed on concepts underlying the design, function, management, and regulation of health insurance and managed healthcare plans. Historical development, current trends and factors that have an influence on healthcare policies, health insurance, and managed care systems will be examined for impact on diverse healthcare consumer groups.
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NUR 725 - Advanced Curriculum Assessment and Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes the role of the nurse educator and administrator in assessing the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on assessment of the effectiveness of the nursing curriculum and evaluation of the curriculum based on industry and accreditation standards in the local, regional, and national settings. Concepts of curriculum revision will be explored that reflect the philosophy and mission of the academic institution, trends in nursing education, stakeholders, and communities of interest.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 665
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NUR 726 - Role Perspectives and Practicum Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the practical application of principles, knowledge, and skills acquired in previous courses to the actual education or healthcare administrative setting. 45 practicum hours are required.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 665 , NUR 725 , NUR 734 , NUR 735
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NUR 734 - Program Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes the role of systematic and comprehensive evaluation in nursing education programs. Theoretic concepts and qualities of effective evaluation and measurement are explored. Emphasis is placed on relating program outcomes with the mission and philosophy of the nursing program.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 665 , NUR 725
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NUR 735 - Strategic Management and Planning Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes the theoretical foundations of strategic management and planning. The processes by which strategic management and planning facilitate the effectiveness of an organization will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on applying principles and concepts to develop and evaluate a strategic plan.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 665 , NUR 725 , NUR 734
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NUR 752 - Advanced Research Methodology. Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies utilized in research. This course will evaluate common quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research designs and discuss analytical approaches for each design. The course will address bias in research, ethical conduct in research, and discuss development of appropriate research questions and hypotheses. PreRequisite: Admission to the PhD program and demonstrate basic competence in statistics as evidenced by successful completion with a grade of B or better in an undergraduate or graduate level statistics course within the past 10 years or substantial experience in nursing research projects.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NUR 800.
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NUR 753 - Research Development. Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the elements of the research process in the development of a research question(s) specific to the profession of nursing. Emphasis is placed on the literature review, establishment of significance of the proposed research topic, and initial discussion of appropriate methodology(ies) that may be utilized to complete the proposed study. Human subjects protection will be discussed. Final approval of the proposed research topic must be obtained from the Dissertation Topics Committee
Prerequisite(s): NUR 752; NUR 800
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NUR 799 - Academic Writing for Doctoral Students Credit Hours: 2
The purpose of this course is to assess and advance the student’s scholarly writing abilities in preparation for doctoral level courses and the dissertation process. This course will focus on formal research writing and the use of the American Psychological Association format. The student will create a synthesis of the literature and communicate the information through writing complex material.
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NUR 800 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the methods of statistical analysis and decision-making. Methods of data collection, sampling, hypothesis-testing, and decision-making are included. (Student must have evidence of a statistics course/research experience within the past ten years. Emphasis is placed on gaining competency in utilizing statistical software packages.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NUR 752
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NUR 801 - Research Process I Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the initial processes involved in nursing research including conducting a literature review and identification of a researchable problem. Emphasis is placed on development of a literature review, a problem statement, purpose, and hypotheses/research questions. Legal and ethical considerations in research are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 752, NUR 753
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NUR 802 - Research Process II Credit Hours: 3
This course is intended to identify a researchable design. Emphasis is placed on determination of an appropriate research design, setting, sample, instrumentation, and procedures for data collection and data analysis in preparation for defense of the research proposal.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 752, NUR 753
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NUR 803 - Research Process III Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to defend and conduct proposed research. Emphasis is placed on research proposal defense, obtaining appropriate permission(s) to conduct proposed research, and data collection.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 752, NUR 753
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NUR 804 - Research Process IV Credit Hours: 4
This course is designed to conduct and defend research proposed in NUR 802 and NUR 803 . Emphasis is placed on continued data collection (if indicated), drawing conclusions from identified research, final defense of identified research, and submission of required dissertation documents to the graduate office.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 752, NUR 753
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NUR 805 - Research Process V Credit Hours: 3
This course serves as an extension for the dissertation process as needed by students.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 752, NUR 753
May Be Repeated: The course may be repeated up to three times
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MUO None - Applied Music for Music Majors Credit Hours: 1 - 3
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MUO 630 - Applied Organ Credit Hours: 2
Applied study of organ including research and study from a broad spectrum of organ literature from multiple performance genres.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate recital in organ
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MUO 650 - Advanced Studies in Organ Literature Credit Hours: 2
An advanced study of organ literature. While a wide spectrum of composers will be studied, this course will focus on developing a student’s ability to discover, research, and perform literature of composers not well known to the student. The course will include knowledge of registration and performance practice of music and the organs for which it was composed.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MUO 670 - Organ Design in American Churches Credit Hours: 2
A study of the major electronic and pipe organ manufactures in America.
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MUO 690 - Advanced Organ Pedagogy Credit Hours: 2
A review of the most recent resources and techniques for instruction in organ for both the professional organist and the non-professional organists.
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MUO 730 - Applied Organ Credit Hours: 2
Applied study of organ including research and study from a broad spectrum of organ literature from multiple performance genres.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate recital in organ
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 630 - Choir Credit Hours: 1
A performing ensemble undertaking the mastery of literature from a variety of musical styles. Three hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 631 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Credit Hours: 1
A practical investigation of instrumental literature by rehearsing and performing on a principal instrument.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 672 - Symphonic Winds Credit Hours: 1
Open to all WCU students by audition. Ensemble performs a variety of literature and accompanies a variety of productions. Three hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 690 - Jazz Band Credit Hours: 1
An instrumental ensemble open to all WCU students by audition. This ensemble represents the university at schools, civic functions, and churches. Three hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 692 - Chorale Credit Hours: 1
Primary choral performing ensemble of the School of Music. Open to all students by audition. Five hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 698 - Carey Company Credit Hours: 1
A song and dance entertainment ensemble open to all WCU students by audition. Three hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 730 - Choir Credit Hours: 1
A performing ensemble undertaking the mastery of literature from a variety of musical styles. Three hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 731 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Credit Hours: 1
A practical investigation of instrumental literature by rehearsing and performing on a principal instrument.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MPE 772 - Symphonic Winds Credit Hours: 1
Open to all WCU students by audition. Ensemble performs a variety of literature and accompanies a variety of productions. Three hours per week.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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