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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. 40 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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MPE 790 - 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 792 - 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 798 - 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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PHA 614 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students with an overview of the fundamental principles of biochemistry by relating molecular interactions to their effects on human health. The course will cover the structural properties, biological functions, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
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PHA 616 - Introduction to Physiology Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students with an understanding of how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems function together to create one organism. It will expose the students to the normal functions of the major organ systems and lay the foundation for understanding diagnosis and treatment of diseases in those systems, which will be covered under pathophysiology in multiple future courses.
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PHA 622 - Introduction to Patient Care I Credit Hours: 3
This course and the associated lab is designed to introduce pharmacy practice principles of patient care. Topics for discussion include the history and future of pharmacy and the role of pharmacist in different pharmacy settings. Other areas of discussion include introduction to prescriptions, medical terminology, calculations, introduction to Top 300 drugs, professionalism, and the Pharmacist’s patient care process.
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PHA 624 - Introduction to Interprofessional Education Credit Hours: 1
This course is an introduction to interprofessional education, collaboration, and decision making. Students will study the makeup of healthcare teams, learn about the scope of practice and roles of the various members of the healthcare team, solidify their understanding of the role of the pharmacist as a member of the healthcare team, and participate in interprofessional activities.
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PHA 633 - Pharmaceutics I + Lab Credit Hours: 4
This course will briefly introduce the history, mission, standards, laws and regulations of pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, and pharmacy practice. It will introduce drug development processes, pharmaceutical studies and processes in pre-formulation. The course will emphasize an understanding of factors influencing formulation, stability, and packaging of various dosage forms. The course will examine simple dosage forms as a pretext to more advanced dosage formulation covered in Pharmaceutics II. The course will contain a laboratory that introduces symbols, formats and operating procedures utilized in prescription and medication orders for commercially available and extemporaneously compounded products. This laboratory will include computations related to drug product formulation, dosing and biological activity, statistical data and medication orders for commercially available and extemporaneously compounded products.
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PHA 634 - Introduction to Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology Credit Hours: 5
This course provides an introduction to classic drug-receptor pharmacology, toxicology, and the basic concepts and pathophysiology of common diseases of the ANS, as well as the pharmacology and medicinal chemistry as applied to medications that act on the peripheral nervous systems and neuromuscular junction. Included are basic principles of drug action and the chemical properties, primary pharmacological actions, mechanisms of drug action, routes of administration, disposition, contraindications, adverse reactions, clinically significant drug interactions, and drug-disease interactions of drugs used to treat autonomic disorders.
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PHA 636 - Immunology Credit Hours: 2
This course will be an introduction to immunology at the molecular and cellular level and will focus on the role of the innate and adaptive immune response in health and disease.
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PHA 642 - Introduction to Patient Care II + Lab Credit Hours: 3
This course and the associated Lab is designed to introduce pharmacy practice principles of patient care. Topics for discussion include patient centered communications, motivational interviewing, patient counseling, health literacy and cultural competence, and inter-professional communications. Students will also discuss pharmacy law as it pertains to patient counseling.
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PHA 644 - Drug Literature and Informatics I Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to introduce the retrieval and use of medical literature to later answer clinical questions and problems. Students will be presented with drug information questions to address by systematic retrieval and evaluation of relevant literature.
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PHA 653 - Pharmaceutics II + Lab Credit Hours: 4
This course is a continuation of Pharmaceutics I with emphasis on the scientific principles involved in the formulation and application of specific dosage forms. The principles used to compare and contrast different dosage forms will also be presented along with relationships between dosage forms and biopharmaceutics. The principles, procedures and techniques used for extemporaneous compounding of sterile and non-sterile products will be presented in the laboratory sequence. In addition, students will study the biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic principles of drug-exposure, bioavailability and assessment of bioequivalence.
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PHA 655 - Pharmacokinetics + Recitation Credit Hours: 4
This course builds on the biopharmaceutical and pharmacokinetics principles taught in Pharmaceutics II. The course and recitation is designed to deliver the concepts of pharmacokinetics with clinical applications. Necessary mathematical expressions and equations needed to calculate pharmacokinetics parameters describing absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs will receive particular focus. The course and recitation will also address clinical application of the basic pharmacokinetic principles and mathematical equations to safe and effective patient care with emphasis on design of dosage regimens and therapeutic drug monitoring, adjustment of drug dosages in selected disease states and significant drug-drug interactions scenarios. Additionally, the course and recitation will introduce the influence of pharmacogenetics in pharmacokinetics and concepts in pharmacokinetic - pharmacodynamic relationship. The course and recitation intercalate practice problems and assignments to enable students to nurture interpersonal skills through team activities.
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PHA 662 - Self-Care Therapeutics Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce the principles and application of self-care treatment of common diseases using over the counter medications. Emphasis will be on the role of the pharmacist in determining the appropriate use of over the counter medications for self-care therapy. Students will learn to use the patient care process to determine if self-care is appropriate for the individual patient, select an appropriate product, counsel the patient on the use of the product, and establish follow-up and monitoring parameters. Students are expected to model professional behavior in the application of their knowledge to patient care simulations.
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PHA 664 - Introduction to Patient Care III + Lab Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic aspects of pharmacy operations and pharmaceutical care in the institutional and community settings. Topics for discussion include assessment of drug safety and efficacy, ensuring accurate and timely dispensing of medications, optimizing patient outcomes, and communications with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers. This course provides 8 hours of IPPE simulation credits.
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PHA 666 - Public Health and US Healthcare Systems Credit Hours: 2
This course is an overview of the complex issues, policies, controversies and proposed solutions that surround public health and healthcare systems in the United States.
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PHA 695 - Service Learning Credit Hours: 1
This course balances experiential learning in the form of community service with didactic learning, shared reading, reflection, and simulation to create a meaningful learning experience. Students will prepare and deliver interactive educational presentations to a pediatric population in a classroom setting such as primary, middle or high school or after-school care center. Two (2) hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to introduce the basic aspects of ethics in healthcare, health advocacy, preventive health, and the varying roles of pharmacists in healthcare.
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PHA 696 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience I (Community) Credit Hours: 5
The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) provide 400 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to cover basic aspects of community and institutional pharmacy practice, such as prescription orders and order entry, compounding and dispensing, sterile products and large volume parenterals, record- keeping, patient interviewing and counseling, patient profiles and medical records, prescription benefit programs and reimbursement, legal requirements and regulatory issues, communications with patients and other health professionals, and inventory control and purchasing. Students will attend IPPE Forum to discuss their experiences and to assess their progress towards achievement of their pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes.
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PHA 698 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience II (Institutional) Credit Hours: 5
The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) provide 400 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to cover basic aspects of community and institutional pharmacy practice, such as prescription orders and order entry, compounding and dispensing, sterile products and large volume parenterals, record- keeping, patient interviewing and counseling, patient profiles and medical records, prescription benefit programs and reimbursement, legal requirements and regulatory issues, communications with patients and other health professionals, and inventory control and purchasing. Students will attend IPPE Forum to discuss their experiences and to assess their progress towards achievement of their pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes.
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PHA 712 - Principles of Drug Action I Credit Hours: 4.5
This is the first of a four-course series that covers human pathophysiology and the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of therapeutic agents used in the prevention and treatment of disease. This course is taught in parallel to the Pharmacotherapeutics I course and is intended to integrate the concepts of these topics across the basic and clinical sciences.
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PHA 722 - Pharmacotherapeutics I Credit Hours: 5
This is the first of a four-course series that is designed to prepare students to manage patient drug therapy. Students will utilize pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacology and patient assessment, with pharmacotherapeutic principles, to develop rationale and appropriate drug regiments for patients with common diseases and disorders. Therapeutic case studies will be used to provide students with the opportunity to apply the therapeutic knowledge and skills acquired in this course.
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PHA 724 - Patient Care Lab I Credit Hours: 1.5
This course allows students to interpret the results of clinical and laboratory tests, refine patient assessment skills, practice pharmacy calculations, simulate patient and provider communications, and in other ways actively develop skills and abilities necessary for patient care. Topics will allow students to apply concepts learned in the Pharmacotherapeutics course.
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PHA 726 - Drug Literature and Informatics II Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic concepts of biostatistics and study design. Students will learn to interpret, analyze, and evaluate scientific literature as a basis for practicing evidence-based medicine.
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PHA 732 - Principles of Drug Action II Credit Hours: 4.5
This is the second of a four-course series that covers human pathophysiology and the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of therapeutic agents used in the prevention and treatment of disease. This course is taught in parallel to the Pharmacotherapeutics I course and is intended to integrate the concepts of these topics across the basic and clinical sciences.
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PHA 742 - Pharmacotherapeutics II Credit Hours: 5
This is the second of a four-course series that is designed to prepare students to manage patient drug therapy. Students will utilize pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacology and patient assessment, with pharmacotherapeutic principles, to develop rationale and appropriate drug regiments for patients with common diseases and disorders. Therapeutic case studies will be used to provide students with the opportunity to apply the therapeutic knowledge and skills acquired in this course.
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PHA 744 - Patient Care Lab II Credit Hours: 1.5
This course allows students to interpret the results of clinical and laboratory tests, refine patient assessment skills, practice pharmacy calculations, simulate patient and provider communications, and in other ways actively develop skills and abilities necessary for patient care. Topics will allow students to apply concepts learned in the Pharmacotherapeutics course.
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PHA 746 - Pharmacoeconomics Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces the role of economics in pharmacy. The course will examine the costs and benefits of drugs, medical therapies and healthcare policies, and determine whether a drug or other therapy is cost-effective. Course will also examine whether patients are willing to pay for various healthcare interventions and how pharmacoeconomics can assist in patient drug product selection.
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PHA 752 - Principles of Drug Action III Credit Hours: 4.5
This is the third of a four-course series that covers human pathophysiology and the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of therapeutic agents used in the prevention and treatment of disease. This course is taught in parallel to the Pharmacotherapeutics I course and is intended to integrate the concepts of these topics across the basic and clinical sciences.
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PHA 762 - Pharmacotherapeutics III Credit Hours: 5
This is the third of a four-course series that is designed to prepare students to manage patient drug therapy. Students will utilize pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacology and patient assessment, with pharmacotherapeutic principles, to develop rationale and appropriate drug regiments for patients with common diseases and disorders. Therapeutic case studies will be used to provide students with the opportunity to apply the therapeutic knowledge and skills acquired in this course.
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PHA 764 - Patient Care Lab III Credit Hours: 1.5
This course allows students to interpret the results of clinical and laboratory tests, refine patient assessment skills, practice pharmacy calculations, simulate patient and provider communications, and in other ways actively develop skills and abilities necessary for patient care. Topics will allow students to apply concepts learned in the Pharmacotherapeutics course.
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PHA 766 - Pharmacy Management and Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 2
This course provides a basic understanding of sound management principles and skills for the operation of a pharmacy. Includes planning and integrating professional services, budgeting, inventory control, and human resource management topics. The course will provide information on starting a business or new service, owing and running your own business, and general management and leaderships skills. Other topics include job satisfaction, turnover, productivity, motivation, staffing, performance appraisals, and communication.
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PHA 772 - Principles of Drug Action IV Credit Hours: 4.5
This is the fourth of a four-course series that covers human pathophysiology and the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of therapeutic agents used in the prevention and treatment of disease. This course is taught in parallel to the Pharmacotherapeutics I course and is intended to integrate the concepts of these topics across the basic and clinical sciences.
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PHA 782 - Pharmacotherapeutics IV Credit Hours: 5
This is the fourth of a four-course series that is designed to prepare students to manage patient drug therapy. Students will utilize pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacology and patient assessment, with pharmacotherapeutic principles, to develop rationale and appropriate drug regiments for patients with common diseases and disorders. Therapeutic case studies will be used to provide students with the opportunity to apply the therapeutic knowledge and skills acquired in this course.
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PHA 784 - Patient Care Lab IV Credit Hours: 1.5
This course allows students to interpret the results of clinical and laboratory tests, refine patient assessment skills, practice pharmacy calculations, simulate patient and provider communications, and in other ways actively develop skills and abilities necessary for patient care. Topics will allow students to apply concepts learned in the Pharmacotherapeutics course.
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PHA 786 - Advanced Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 2
This course examines State and Federal pharmacy laws and regulations. Emphasis is on the legal, ethical, and professional practice of pharmacy. Areas of discussion include drug distribution, professional licensure, security and distribution of controlled substances, and pharmacy operations.
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PHA 799 - Capstone and Milestone Examination Credit Hours: 0
Comprehensive examination which evaluates content areas of the curriculum and the use of basic and clinical science principles in the solution of pharmacy-related problems. Allows longitudinal monitoring of the development of individual ability-based outcomes and educational outcome expectations.
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PHA 810 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Community) Credit Hours: 6
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) provide 1440 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to ensure students obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to competently practice as an entry level pharmacist in a variety of settings. Preceptors will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to and participate in activities in a progressive fashion, as allowed by law, to enable the students to achieve the professional competencies. Students will attend APPE Forum to discuss their experiences and assess their progress towards achievement of pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes. The APPE sequence is structured with outcome expectations designed to reflect the attainment of practice related competencies.
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PHA 820 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Institutional) Credit Hours: 6
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) provide 1440 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to ensure students obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to competently practice as an entry level pharmacist in a variety of settings. Preceptors will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to and participate in activities in a progressive fashion, as allowed by law, to enable the students to achieve the professional competencies. Students will attend APPE Forum to discuss their experiences and assess their progress towards achievement of pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes. The APPE sequence is structured with outcome expectations designed to reflect the attainment of practice related competencies.
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PHA 830 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Ambulatory Care) Credit Hours: 6
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) provide 1440 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to ensure students obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to competently practice as an entry level pharmacist in a variety of settings. Preceptors will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to and participate in activities in a progressive fashion, as allowed by law, to enable the students to achieve the professional competencies. Students will attend APPE Forum to discuss their experiences and assess their progress towards achievement of pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes. The APPE sequence is structured with outcome expectations designed to reflect the attainment of practice related competencies.
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PHA 840 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Medicine Credit Hours: 6
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) provide 1440 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to ensure students obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to competently practice as an entry level pharmacist in a variety of settings. Preceptors will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to and participate in activities in a progressive fashion, as allowed by law, to enable the students to achieve the professional competencies. Students will attend APPE Forum to discuss their experiences and assess their progress towards achievement of pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes. The APPE sequence is structured with outcome expectations designed to reflect the attainment of practice related competencies.
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PHA 850 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Elective I) Credit Hours: 6
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) provide 1440 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to ensure students obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to competently practice as an entry level pharmacist in a variety of settings. Preceptors will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to and participate in activities in a progressive fashion, as allowed by law, to enable the students to achieve the professional competencies. Students will attend APPE Forum to discuss their experiences and assess their progress towards achievement of pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes. The APPE sequence is structured with outcome expectations designed to reflect the attainment of practice related competencies.
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PHA 860 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Elective II) Credit Hours: 6
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) provide 1440 hours of pharmacy practice experience and are designed to ensure students obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to competently practice as an entry level pharmacist in a variety of settings. Preceptors will provide opportunities for students to be exposed to and participate in activities in a progressive fashion, as allowed by law, to enable the students to achieve the professional competencies. Students will attend APPE Forum to discuss their experiences and assess their progress towards achievement of pre-defined professional competencies and outcomes. The APPE sequence is structured with outcome expectations designed to reflect the attainment of practice related competencies.
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PHA 899 - Global Capstone Credit Hours: 1
Capstone activities include IPE presentation, comprehensive milestone examinations evaluating selected ability-based outcomes and educational outcome expectations, NAPLEX and law reviews and other required activities in preparation for graduation.
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PHA 905 - Advanced Pharmacy Management and Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 2
This course builds on the principles of community pharmacy management taught in Pharmacy Management and Entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide the student with information necessary to become an independent community pharmacy owner through either establishment of a new pharmacy or acquisition of an existing pharmacy business. The course will progress from pharmacy startup to pharmacy operations. Topics covered include business plan development, location analysis, operating cost, human resources, and other topics related to the establishment and management of a successful community pharmacy business.
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PHA 910 - Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation Elective Credit Hours: 2
Women taking any kind of medication has more than doubled in the last 30 years. Current evidence suggests that that the majority of women take at least one prescription drug during pregnancy, with many taking the medications during the first trimester when organogenesis is occurring. Not only do these include prescription medications, but over the counter medications and herbal supplements. This course will provide information on teratogenesis during pregnancy, a review the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pregnancy and lactation categories, and up to date information about medication use in pregnancy and lactation and methods for mitigation of risk.
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PHA 915 - Preparing for Pharmacy Residency Program Elective Credit Hours: 2
The purpose of this course is to help pharmacy students navigate through the process of selecting a pharmacy residency that is the right fit for them. The students will understand that advancing to post graduate program will assist them in becoming a highly qualified independent practitioners able to provide patient care in a variety of environments, apply skill in medication related education, serve as leaders within the profession of pharmacy, and excel during further post-graduate training.
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PHA 920 - Introduction to Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 2
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of microbiology and the spread of infection. It introduces the student to the classification, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of several microorganisms responsible for human infection including bacteria, viruses, and other microorganism.
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PHA 925 - Composition and Function of the Human Microbiome Credit Hours: 2
This course challenges students to explore and understand emerging science and clinical applications of human symbiotic relationships with viruses, protozoa, bacteria and fungi.
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PHA 930 - Pharmacogenomics, Eyakem Credit Hours: 2
This course covers the essential fundamentals of pharmacogenomics within the context of the pharmaceutical sciences and care. Emphasis is devoted to the application of pharmacogenomic principles and techniques to contemporary drug development practices, and drug treatments for diseases. The course also outlines the regulatory as well as ethical, legal, and social aspects of pharmacogenomics. The main goal of this course is to provide pharmacy students with the knowledge and skills to use genomic information in their future clinical practice in an interprofessional learning environment.
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PHA 935 - Veterinary Pharmacy Credit Hours: 2
This course will provide students with an overview of the practice of pharmacy, particularly as it pertains to the historical development of pharmacy as a distinct profession through the ages. Students will learn about the evolving role of the pharmacist over the past three centuries, including the shift from a focus on the drug to a focus on the patient and pharmacist-provided patient care. Students will learn about how the training and education of pharmacists have changed, as well as about the historical significance of several major milestones and contributors in the evolution of pharmacy.
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PHA 940 - History of Pharmacy Credit Hours: 2
This course will provide students with an overview of the practice of pharmacy, particularly as it pertains to the historical development of pharmacy as a distinct profession through the ages. Students will learn about the evolving role of the pharmacist over the past three centuries, including the shift from a focus on the drug to a focus on the patient and pharmacist-provided patient care. Students will learn about how the training and education of pharmacists have changed, as well as about the historical significance of several major milestones and contributors in the evolution of pharmacy.
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PHA 945 - Drugs of Abuse Credit Hours: 2
The course will explore the epidemics of substance abuse and addiction and how they profoundly impact society and health care. The course objectives will focus on the chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of abused drugs, which are foundational to understanding their effects on public health and safety.
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PHA 950 - Opiod use Disorder Credit Hours: 2
This course serves as an overview of opioid use disorder (OUD) and how pharmacists can impact those affected. Topics include prevention, identification, treatment options, clinical aspects of treatment, and an understanding of support systems available for those (patients and co-workers) in recovery.
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MUP None - Applied Music for Music Majors Credit Hours: 1 - 3
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MUP 525 - Seminar in Vocal Collaboration I Credit Hours: 2
Standard opera and concert repertoire for the voice in a two-semester sequence: Semester I—opera arias, Italian canzone, English songs. Graduate pianists collaborate with fellow student vocalists in master class performances. Critique and coaching by director of collaborative piano.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate major/concentration in piano or equivalent background
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MUP 526 - Seminar in Vocal Collaboration II Credit Hours: 2
A study of performance practices for German lied, French chanson and melodie. Graduate pianists collaborate with fellow student vocalists in master class performances. Critique and coaching by director of collaborative piano.
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MUP 605 - Graduate Teaching in Piano Credit Hours: 2
An advanced supervised teaching experiences of piano students in class and private settings.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate or graduate piano pedagogy and piano literature
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MUP 630 - Applied Piano Credit Hours: 2
Individual study of literature from the significant style periods.
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MUP 730 - Applied Piano Credit Hours: 2
Individual study of literature from the significant style periods.
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PSY 505 - Advanced Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Advanced studies in human development emphasizing the physical, social, and cultural influences on the cognitive and psychological development of the individual. Emphasis is placed on psychological approaches used to explain, predict, and modify human behavior
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PSY 506 - Dynamics of Personality Credit Hours: 3
An advanced study of personality theories and human behavior for effective living
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PSY 551 - Psychological Statistics Credit Hours: 3
A study of statistical procedures commonly used in psychological research. Descriptive and inferential statistics are covered, including measures of central tendency, variability and correlation. Tests of significance and analysis of variance are studied. No mathematical ability is assumed beyond the basic skills of arithmetic and algebraic manipulations
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PSY 570 - Multicultural Counseling Credit Hours: 3
A study of the social and cultural foundations of counseling, including studies of ethnic groups, subcultures, changing roles of women, sexism, urban and rural societies, population patterns, cultural mores, use of leisure time, and differing life patterns
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PSY 572 - Psychological Aspects of Aging Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to expand upon the sociological aspects of aging presented in PSY 570 . The role of the psychologist, as well as the psychological factors surrounding the person who is aging, will be emphasized. The importance of planning for this stage of life span in order to remain psychologically healthy will be discussed . This course will require extensive research and a poster session exhibiting results of the research proposal
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PSY 573 - Fundamentals of School Counseling Credit Hours: 3
This course covers all aspects of the school counselor’s role, including history and philosophy of school guidance, multicultural issues, organization and administration of a school counseling program, licensure and professional roles of a school counselor. In addition to classroom lectures and discussion, observation in the school and contact with practicing school counselors are major components of the course
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PSY 574 - Case Management Credit Hours: 3
Advanced studies in case management, including case management as an approach to service delivery, is the focus of this course. Emphasis will be placed on networking and linkage using various roles and techniques. This course will require extensive research and a poster session exhibiting results of the research proposal
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PSY 575 - Use and Interpretation of Tests Credit Hours: 3
Studies in the theory of individual and group tests of intelligence, personality, interests and attitudes. Interpretation of test results and use of results in therapy/program planning is included.
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PSY 576 - Psychopharmacology Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to psychopharmacology with a focus on features and characteristics of psychotropic drugs which are commonly used in applied settings of interest to psychologists and counselors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 651
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PSY 578 - Advanced Studies in Addiction Credit Hours: 0
A study of psychological and psychophysiological theories of addiction, including methods of assessment and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 651 and PSY 576
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PSY 600 - Lifestyle and Career Development Credit Hours: 3
This course presents a broad understanding of career developmental theories, occupational and educational information sources, and lifestyle and career decision-making models
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PSY 601 - Orientation to Professional Counseling Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course to the field of counseling, providing a comprehensive overview of counseling roles and functions, goals and objectives, organization and associations, history and trends. Special attention is given to multicultural and pluralistic issues, preparation, credentialing, ethical and legal issues
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PSY 605 - History and Philosophy of Vocational Education/Counseling Credit Hours: 3
A study of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the vocational education and guidance movement, including the influence of federal and state legislation on the development of vocational education and guidance
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