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History |
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HIS 634 - The Italian City-State Credit Hours: 3
A study of the unique culture of the Italian city-republics during the late medieval and Renaissance periods.
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HIS 650 - European Historiography, 1815 to the Present Credit Hours: 3
An historiographical study of periods and topics from the age of Metternich to the present.
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HIS 659 - Historiography of Nineteenth Century America Credit Hours: 3
An historiographical study of topics and periods in nineteenth century America.
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HIS 660 - Historiography of Modern America Credit Hours: 3
An historiographical study of topics and periods in modern America since 1950.
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HIS 669 - Historiography of Asia and Africa Credit Hours: 3
An historiographical study of Asian and African topics.
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HIS 699 - Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 3–6
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Interscholastic Athletic Administration |
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PED 680 - Sports Marketing Credit Hours: 3
Marketing from a sports managerial perspective which includes analyzing market opportunities, strategies, making decisions, and managing and delivering sports marketing programs.
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PED 691 - Sports Administration Issues Credit Hours: 3
This course provides students an overview of sports and athletic administration issues. It serves as a foundation for further studies in various subject areas in the field of sports and athletic administration management, including sports marketing, sports law, sports facility and event management, and sports finance/economics.
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PED 692 - Sports Finance Credit Hours: 3
Financial management in sport will provide advanced principles and applications of finance and economics in the sport industry. It is an in-depth exploration of traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport organizations. The course maintains a strong practical orientation.
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PED 695 - Facility and Event Management Credit Hours: 3
This course will review the finance and construction of a sport facility, as well as the organizational, human resource, and operation management structures. Facility and event security issues will also be addressed, including threats to sports events. This course will examine risk assessment procedures, security planning options, emergency response and recovery, and training and exercises.
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PED 696 - Sports Media Credit Hours: 3
The course will cover aspects of sports media and American culture including the development of sports media, coverage and business of sports media (print and broadcasting reporting, marketing and PR), and sports media audience (including critical cultural perspectives). Guest speakers from each area will address the class, giving a first-hand perspective of each area.
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PED 697 - Athletic Administration Field Work Project Credit Hours: 3-6
The field work project provides the opportunity to study in greater depth an aspect of particular academic interest relating to the program theme. With the assistance of the instructor/advisor, an appropriate topic is selected.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 536 - Geometry Credit Hours: 3
A study of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, with emphasis on their logical development from basic assumptions.
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MAT 541 - Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
A course on basic algebraic structures such as groups, rings, and fields. Attention is given to formal algebraic properties of familiar objects, such as the rational, real, and complex numbers.
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MAT 551 - Advanced Calculus Credit Hours: 3
An intensive study of limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration, in an arbitrary number of dimensions.
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MAT 553 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
A basic course in differential equations including first order equations, linear equations, and series methods. Graphical techniques, and the use of symbolic software, are also developed.
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MAT 603 - Algebra with Technology Credit Hours: 3
A detailed study of the capabilities of multiplatform mathematics software on devices such as graphing calculators, emphasizing their uses in computation, visualization, and symbolic manipulation. A variety of mathematical explorations, keyed to both the Mississippi Mathematics Framework and CUPM recommendations for the training of teachers of mathematics, are used to develop proficiency with each calculator feature.
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MAT 613 - Higher Math with Technology Credit Hours: 3
A further study of the uses of multi-platform mathematics software on devices such as graphing calculators, exploring advanced mathematical topics, including analysis, probability, and statistics. This course is most natural as a follow-on to MAT 603 , but this is not a formal prerequisite.
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MAT 623 - Mathematics with Technology Credit Hours: 3
A companion course to MAT 603 and MAT 613 , emphasizing the use of computer algebra systems (CAS) to aid the mathematical learning process, and to perform specific computations and solve specific problems.
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MAT 635 - Foundations of Higher Math Credit Hours: 3
Logic, sets, relations, functions, denumerable sets, cardinal numbers, and ordered sets, with emphasis throughout on the nature and techniques of mathematical proof.
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MAT 641 - Seminar in Algebra Credit Hours: 3
An intensive study of algebra with emphasis on the relationship of algebra to other areas of mathematics.
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MAT 643 - Seminar in Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
A detailed study of topics and appli-cations in linear algebra, with an emphasis on vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and numerical methods.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 641
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MAT 651 - Seminar in Analysis Credit Hours: 3
An intensive study of analysis with an emphasis on application.
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MAT 661 - Seminar in Geometry Credit Hours: 3
An intensive study of selected topics in geometry.
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MAT 671 - History of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
A study of the origins, growth, and present status of mathematics as an academic field, with an emphasis on studying the cultural and scientific contributions of specific mathematicians.
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MAT 672 - Seminar in Mathematics Education Credit Hours: 3
A study of current trends and issues in the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. Special emphasis will be given to problems involving curricula and methods of instruction.
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MAT 680 - Seminar in Problem Solving Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of various methods and approaches to solving mathematical problems, independent of any particular choice of mathematical topic or field. Students will learn to pose problems, make conjectures, solve problems, develop a variety of problem solving strategies, and communicate mathematical demonstrations and proofs.
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MAT 690 - Geometry Enhanced with Technology Credit Hours: 3
A study of geometry via the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards. Students will explore mathematical content using dynamic geometry software alongside the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Educators taking the course will have the opportunity not only to master the technology itself, but also to examine the pedagogical implications of using such technology to understand and explain mathematics.
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MAT 690 - Seminar in Probability Credit Hours: 3
Natural companion course to the seminar in statistics. An overview of probability theory, with an emphasis placed on practical applications.
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MAT 690 - Seminar in Statistics Credit Hours: 3
An overview of statistical theory, with an emphasis placed on the practical application and techniques of actual data analysis and interpretation.
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MAT 690 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
A study of methods and problems related to teaching mathematics in the secondary school, with emphasis given to current trends and issues in education.
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Music Conducting |
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MCC 507 - Applied Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Advanced skills in conducting techniques, score analysis, and rehearsal methods.
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of undergraduate conducting course and/or applied conducting and literature classes
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MCC 509 - Applied Instrumental Conducting and Score Reading Credit Hours: 2
A study of advanced problems in advanced instrumental conducting and literature from 1600 to the present.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MCC 510 - Applied Choral Conducting and Score Reading Credit Hours: 2
A study of advanced problems in advanced choral conducting and literature from 1600 to the present.
May Be Repeated: Repeatable
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MCC 613 - Instrumental 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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MCC 621 - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Designed as a graduate course in advanced techniques in instrumental conducting. Video-taped analysis of individual style, interpretation, and nuance is emphasized throughout the course.
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MCC 622 - Graduate Choral Conducting and Sacred Choral Literature Credit Hours: 3
A study of advanced problems in choral conducting and a review of sacred choral literature appropriate for collegiate and high school choirs.
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MCC 624 - Special Topics in Conducting Credit Hours: 2
In this study of advanced topics and problems in conducting (choral, instrumental, or collaborative), the student will engage in research and problem solving techniques appropriate to specific areas of interests.
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MCC 721 - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 2
Designed as a graduate course in advanced techniques in instrumental conducting. Video-taped analysis of individual style, interpretation, and nuance is emphasized throughout the course.
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Music Education |
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MUE 6__ - Wind-Band Conducting Workshop Credit Hours: 3
Designed to provide conducting and score study experiences across the breadth of wind-band literature for middle, high school, and collegiate literature.
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MUE 536 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
This course provides information to help students develop pro-active strategies to manage the music classroom environment and student behavior. Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal and unique classroom management plan.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education
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MUE 572 - Music and the Exceptional Child Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of approaches, methods, and means to educate exceptional students (both those with disabilities and those that are gifted) in music and through music.
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MUE 610 - The Orff Approach Credit Hours: 3
The rhythmic, melodic, and physical movement approach of composer Carl Orff is studied for use in building musicianship in children.
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MUE 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 course.
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MUE 613 - Instrumental 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 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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MUE 780 - Research/Final Project Credit Hours: 3
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MUE 785 - Comprehensive Examination Credit Hours: 0
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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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MHL 649 - Directed Study in Music History Credit Hours: 2
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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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MUT 649 - Directed Study in Music Theory Credit Hours: 2
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Nursing |
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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
(45 clock hours) 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. Clinical credit hour- 1.
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 648 - Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
This online course prepares nurses for professional roles in advanced nursing practice through knowledge of advanced concepts of physiology and pathophysiology of disease, as well as advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of common drug classifications.
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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.
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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: 1, Clinical Credit Hour: 1
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 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 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 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. Theory credit hour - 1; Clinical credit hours- 2.
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NUR 680 - Organizational Systems and Leadership Credit Hours: 3
This course examines concepts, models, and theories utilized for strategic management and planning in contemporary healthcare delivery. Emphasis will be placed on facilitation of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to organizational and systems leadership to promote high quality and safe patient care.
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NUR 681 - Healthcare Economics and Finance 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 resources 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.
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