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NDPT 7512 - Research I: Statistics & Design
This course relates to theories and concepts of scientific investigation and clinical research. The process of scientific inquiry is explored and related to the acquisition of knowledge in therapeutic interventions and evidence based physical therapy practice. Understanding concepts involved in formulating a research question and gaining a perception of range and scope of research methods is the expected outcome of this course. The process of scientific inquiry is expanded to include an in depth survey of the range and scope of research methods and statistical designs used towards evidence based practice in physical therapy. The focus of instruction is directed toward parametric and nonparametric statistics used in clinical investigation.
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4
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NDPT 7522 - Research II: Evidence Based Practice
This course is the second in the series of six courses. The process of scientific inquiry is expanded to include critical review of literature related to diagnosis, prognosis, tests and measures, interventions and outcomes used by physical therapists under the supervision of a core faculty member in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program. The focus of the critical review is to develop a research question and complete a research or IDEA proposal including a brief synthesis of relevant literature and methodology for a capstone project. Students will present the proposal and complete an institutional review board application.
Hours:
2
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NDPT 7523 - Research III: Research Project/IDEA Project
This course is the third in the series of six courses.
If the student chooses the research project track: the focus of this course is on the initiation of data collection of the research project. Data collection, analysis and reduction will be submitted in a formal report to the faculty advisor. At the conclusion of this course, students, with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor, will reassess their efforts and progress on the research. Modifications, if needed, to the research project will be performed. Justification and rationale for modifications will proceed through the final courses of this series.
If the student chooses the IDEA4Rehab track: the focus of this course is on gaining and developing an understanding of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial thinking and opportunities. In addition, intellectual property options and searches to develop vetting for an innovative project will be discussed and performed. In parallel, the student will work on a project with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor. The project involves Innovation, Development, Evaluation, and/or Application (IDEA) and focuses on a product or service for or related to rehabilitation (4Rehab).
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7524 - Research IV: Research Project/IDEA Project
This course is the fourth in the series of six courses.
If the student chooses the research project track: the focus of this course is the continuation of data collection and analysis for the research project. At the conclusion of this course, students, with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor, will reassess their efforts and progress on the research. Modifications, if needed, to the research project will be performed. Justification and rationale for modifications will be submitted in a formal report to the faculty advisor. Data collection, analysis and reduction or product innovation and design will proceed through the final courses of this series.
If the student chooses the IDEA4Rehab track: the focus of this course is on gaining an understanding of processes involved in the development of product design, prototyping and testing a prototype. In parallel, the student continues to reassess efforts and progress on the IDEA4Rehab project with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor. The project involves Innovation, Development, Evaluation, and/or Application (IDEA) and focuses on a product or service for or related to rehabilitation (4Rehab).
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1
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NDPT 7535 - Research V: Research Project/IDEA Project
This course is the fifth in the series of six courses.
If the student chooses the research project track: the focus of this course is the continuation of data collection and analysis for the research project. At the conclusion of this course, students, with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor, will reassess their efforts and progress on the research project. Modifications, if needed, to the research project will be performed. Justification and rationale for modifications will be submitted in a formal report to the faculty advisor. Data collection, analysis and reduction will culminate in the presentation of a scholarly product.
If the student chooses the IDEA4Rehab track: the focus of this course is on gaining an understanding of product development, evaluation of product design and preparation for market entry. In parallel, the student continues to reassess efforts and progress on the IDEA4Rehab project with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor and begins developing project presentation. The project involves Innovation, Development, Evaluation, and/or Application (IDEA) and focuses on a product or service for or related to rehabilitation (4Rehab).
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7536 - Research VI: Research Project/IDEA Project
This course is the final in the series of six courses.
If the student chooses the research project track: the focus of this course is the finalization of data collection, analysis, and presentation of results of the research project. Modifications, if needed, to the research project will be performed. Justification and rationale for modifications will be submitted in a formal report to the faculty advisor. At the conclusion of this course, students, with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor, will prepare a scholarly product based on the results of their research project to be disseminated at the UNG CHSP Research Symposium.
If the student chooses the IDEA4Rehab track: the focus of this course is on gaining an understanding of how to develop a business and marketing plan, and search and develop potential funding sources for product commercialization. In parallel, the student continues to reassess efforts and progress on the IDEA4Rehab project with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor and completes project presentation. The project involves Innovation, Development, Evaluation, and/or Application (IDEA) and focuses on a product or service for or related to rehabilitation (4Rehab). At the conclusion of this course, students, with the supervision of their assigned core faculty advisor, will present project outcomes and progress achieved throughout the track.
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7612 - Clinical Problems: Musculoskeletal I (LQ)
The course will address physical therapy examination, evaluation and treatment of common peripheral joint musculoskeletal conditions. Current evidence regarding tests and measures will be emphasized to assist in differential diagnosis of common musculoskeletal conditions, while current best evidence for interventions will be applied and practiced in case scenarios. Interventions including manual techniques (thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, muscle energy, etc.) ambulation and functional activity progression, and therapeutic exercise will be emphasized. Learning will be approached through tutorial and practical lab and information sessions.
Hours:
5
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NDPT 7622 - Clinical Problems: Musculoskeletal II (UQ)
This course will address physical therapy evaluation, assessment and rehabilitation of the upper quarter which includes the cervical and thoracic spine, rib cage, temporomandibular joint, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Evaluation and treatment of surgical and non-surgical conditions will be taught. The student will be trained in the systematic assessment of musculoskeletal dysfunction of each of these regions. Treatment techniques instructed will include extremity and spinal mobilization (Grades I - V), muscle energy techniques, soft tissue mobilization, manual and mechanical traction, body mechanics, self-care techniques and therapeutic exercise. The student will be exposed to various treatment rationales that are prominent in physical therapy. The concepts of clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis related to orthopaedic disorders will be emphasized. The epidemiology and ergonomics orthopaedic disorders will be investigated. Learning will be approached through tutorial and practical lab and information sessions.
Hours:
5
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NDPT 7632 - Clinical Problems: Cardiopulmonary Care
This course provides theoretical and practical instruction for the evaluation and management of physical therapy patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Emphasis is placed on the etiology and pathology of selected cardiovascular and pulmonary medical conditions, as well as the therapeutic management of patients with these conditions. Students will create a physical therapy plan of care for selected cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunctions using diagnostic, pharmacologic, and clinical laboratory data.
Hours:
4
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NDPT 7643 - Clinical Problems: Integumentary Care
This course emphasizes the pathophysiology of wounds and burns; the rehabilitation of patients with related acute and sub-acute diseases that require skilled and intermediate care. The course also requires students to discover the influences of race, age, and gender on the concepts of wound management and burn care. Critical analysis of the literature is necessary for all the clinical cases presented and provide a foundation for the evidence-based practice of physical therapy.
Hours:
2
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NDPT 7653 - Clinical Problems: Neuromuscular II (Pediatrics)
This course examines aspects of human development across the lifespan. Normal development of the body, nervous system and cognition, congenital abnormalities, and infant, childhood, and adolescent pathologies will be studied. Examination and evaluation, including pediatric assessment methodologies and therapeutic exercise/interventions will be studied through a series of problems examined in a hybrid, case-based format and practical lab sessions.
Hours:
5
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NDPT 7663 - Clinical Problems: Neuromuscular I (Adult)
This course emphasizes advanced neuromuscular evaluation and treatment rationales and principles related across the lifespan. Emphasis is on how the CNS organizes normal movement and maintenance of posture, and the application to abnormal central nervous system function in individuals with a variety of neurological pathologies including Cerebrovascular accidents, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s disease, spinal cord injuries and peripheral nerve injuries. This course includes contemporary concepts of motor control as well as traditional neurodevelopment approaches. Specific neurologic techniques and innovative, contemporary interventions are selected for application in the development of comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Hours:
5
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NDPT 7673 - Clinical Problems: The Complex Patient
This is a special topics course that identifies complex situations for patient treatment that requires the student to synthesize information learned in prior clinical and foundational science courses. This course addresses the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention and management of clinical problems associated with multi-system impairments (integumentary, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, gastrointestinal / genitourinary) and is based on clinical cases that involve more than one pathological process. Clinical manifestations of disease are correlated with their pathology and physiological consequences. Etiology, pathology, clinical progression of disease and the resultant impairments provide a foundation for synthesis of physical therapy diagnoses, prognosis, interventions and projected outcomes. Critical analyses of the literature, investigations of reliability and validity of examination, evaluation, intervention, and projections for future research permeate all clinical cases in this course. This course elicits discussion regarding modifications of interventions and prognosis, which may be required when age, race, and sex are considered.
Hours:
2
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NDPT 7683 - Clinical Problems: Geriatrics
This course addresses the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention and management of clinical problems associated with aging, especially those that are sixty five years and older. This course addresses the overall body systems and integrates physiologic, cognitive, psychological and social changes associated with aging and the geriatric syndromes. The majority of this course is based on clinical cases that involve more than one pathological process. Etiology, pathology, clinical progression of disease and the resultant impairments provide a foundation for synthesis of physical therapy diagnoses, prognosis, interventions and projected outcomes. Interdisciplinary, Team care, care planning, advocacy and coordination across the care spectrum will be addressed. Barriers to quality of longevity represented by attitudes, policies and practices, related to cultural differences, including wellness and nutrition, will be discussed. Critical analyses of the literature, investigations of reliability and validity of examination, evaluation, intervention, and projections for future research permeate all clinical cases in this course. This course elicits discussion regarding modifications of interventions and prognosis, which may be required when age, race, and gender are considered.
Hours:
2
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NDPT 7693 - Clinical Problems VII: Managing the Complex Patient
This is a special topics course that identifies complex situations for patient treatment that requires the student to synthesize information learned in prior clinical and foundational science courses. This course addresses the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention and management of clinical problems associated with multi-system impairments (integumentary, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, gastrointestinal / genitourinary) and is based on clinical cases that involve more than one pathological process. Clinical manifestations of disease are correlated with their pathology and physiological consequences. Etiology, pathology, clinical progression of disease and the resultant impairments provide a foundation for synthesis of physical therapy diagnoses, prognosis, interventions and projected outcomes. Critical analyses of the literature, investigations of reliability and validity of examination, evaluation, intervention, and projections for future research permeate all clinical cases in this course. This course elicits discussion regarding modifications of interventions and prognosis, which may be required when age, race, and gender are considered.
Hours:
2
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NDPT 7711 - Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) I
The purpose of this integrated clinical experience is to provide the student with the opportunity to initiate practical application of professional behaviors, medical terminology and documentation skills from the initial professional year of class work. Students will have opportunity to apply knowledge of foundational science principles (kinesiology, medical and exercise physiology, and neuroscience) and general examination and intervention skills to patient care. Students will be introduced to and have opportunity to apply the five elements of patient client management (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and intervention). These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Students will have the opportunity to incorporate physical therapy skills with various diverse patient groups. This 15 week assignment will occur in the Student led Therapy And Rehab (S.T.A.R.) clinic.
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7712 - Clinical Education I (8 weeks)
The purpose of this clinical experience is to provide the student with the opportunity to initiate practical application of the clinical education and teaching skills from the initial professional year of class work. Students will have opportunity to apply knowledge of foundational science principles (kinesiology, medical and exercise physiology, and neuroscience) and general examination and intervention skills to patient care. Students will be introduced to and have opportunity to apply the five elements of patient client management (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and intervention). These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This eight week assignment can occur in a variety of rural and/or urban facilities.
Hours:
8
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NDPT 7713 - Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) IV
The purpose of this integrated clinical experience is to provide the student with the opportunity to initiate practical application of professional behaviors, medical terminology and documentation skills from the initial professional year of class work. The student will also apply principles of examination and treatment of the cardiovascular pulmonary system, physical therapy interventions, musculoskeletal system and adults and pediatrics with neurological impairments. Students will also apply physical therapy practice skills to the integumentary system. Students will have opportunity to apply knowledge of foundational science principles (kinesiology, medical and exercise physiology, and neuroscience) and general examination and intervention skills to patient care. These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This assignment will occur in the Student led Therapy And Rehab (S.T.A.R.) clinic.
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7722 - Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) II
The purpose of this integrated clinical experience is to provide the student with the opportunity to initiate practical application of professional behaviors, medical terminology and documentation skills from the initial professional year of class work. The student will also apply principles of examination and treatment of the cardiovascular pulmonary system, physical therapy interventions and the Clinical education I experience. Students will have opportunity to apply knowledge of foundational science principles (kinesiology, medical and exercise physiology, and neuroscience) and general examination and intervention skills to patient care. These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This 15 week assignment will occur in the Student led Therapy And Rehab (S.T.A.R.) clinic.
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7723 - Clinical Education II (10 weeks)
The purpose of this clinical placement is to provide the student with opportunity for practical application of the foundational sciences and the clinical problems skills studied in the first two years of professional class work. Students will have opportunity to analyze and integrate the five elements of patient client management (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and intervention) for patients with integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular (Pediatrics) conditions. These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This ten week assignment can occur in a variety of rural and/or urban facilities.
Hours:
10
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NDPT 7732 - Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) III
The purpose of this integrated clinical experience is to provide the student with the opportunity to initiate practical application of professional behaviors, medical terminology and documentation skills from the initial professional year of class work. The student will also apply principles of examination and treatment of the cardiovascular pulmonary system, physical therapy interventions , musculoskeletal lower quarter and adults with neurological impairments. Students will also apply physical therapy practice skills to the integumentary system. Students will have opportunity to apply knowledge of foundational science principles (kinesiology, medical and exercise physiology, and neuroscience) and general examination and intervention skills to patient care. These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This 15 week assignment will occur in the Student led Therapy And Rehab (S.T.A.R.) clinic.
Hours:
1
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NDPT 7733 - Clinical Education III (16 weeks)
The purpose of this clinical placement is to provide the student with opportunity for practical application of the foundational sciences and the clinical problems skills studied in the first three years of professional class work. Students will have opportunity to synthesize and evaluate the five elements of patient client management (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and intervention) for patients with multi-system failure, including integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular (Pediatrics and Adult) conditions. These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed practicing clinician. This sixteen week assignment can occur in a variety of rural and/or urban facilities.
Hours:
16
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NDPT 7813 - Elective I
This is the first in a series of two elective courses have been established to allow the DPT student access to deeper knowledge and clinical application in specific subjects. Examples of syllabi that have been created include: curriculum for clinical decision making, advanced orthopaedic practice, certification in dry needling technique and vestibular rehabilitation.
Hours:
2
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NDPT 7823 - Elective II
This is the second in a series of two elective courses have been established to allow the DPT student access to deeper knowledge and clinical application in specific subjects. Examples of syllabi that have been created include: curriculum for clinical decision making, advanced orthopaedic practice, certification in dry needling technique and vestibular rehabilitation.
Hours:
2
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NURS 5100 - Professional Transitions I
This course will emphasize the transition and socialization to baccalaureate professional nursing practice. Students will examine the relationship between nursing theory, research, and practice. Topics of study will focus on broadening the professional nurse’s health promotion and health assessment skills throughout the lifespan. Students will integrate critical thinking skills and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the skills of health assessment. Students will be introduced to selected theories which support evidence-based practice and cultural sensitivity in caring for individuals, families, and communities.
Hours:
5
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NURS 5200 - Professional Transitions II
This course will introduce and equip nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in the healthcare political arena and lead change at a variety of levels of the health care system. Topics of study will include the ethical and legal definitions, theories, and roles of the professional nurse in the safe delivery of health care to individuals, families, and communities. The application of information technology and structure as the 5th step of the nursing process (documentation) and critical thinking will be utilized to improve the delivery of healthcare and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare informatics in outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Hours:
5
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NURS 5250 - Cultural Immersion
Students will spend a week in an identified country providing healthcare to an underserved population. Students will have the privilege of working with local health care providers and will also work with clinic staff to visit nearby villages to provide medical and nursing care. Common diagnoses could include: backaches, gastritis, arthritis, coughs/sinus problems, skin infestations and infections, parasites. Opportunities for education focused at prevention and wellness are abundant.
Hours:
3
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NURS 5381 - Biology of Aging
The Biology of Aging course is designed to provide the basics of the biology of aging with a system-by-system description of aging phenomena in the body. Course content is organized by organ systems reviewing the basics of normal physiology first with subsequent introduction to changes based on aging processes. Participation by students in discussions based on recent research on biology of aging topics will highlight the complexities of the aging processes from diverse perspectives. This course is appropriate for both upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students in health related fields and those interested in the physiological changes that occur with aging.
Hours:
3
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NURS 5500 - A Cultural Exp the Art of Heal
A course designed to provide nursing students with an opportunity to experience health care delivery within the Navajo culture. Students will spend two weeks on a Navajo reservation in Arizona participating in health care delivery as appropriate to their level of study. Observational and practice opportunities will be offered in an acute care hospital setting, an outpatient setting, public health nursing, and clinical settings. Students will experience the delivery of health care in a system where Western medicine is integrated with Traditional Healing Practices of the Navajo Indian and cultural-based medicine.
Hours:
3
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NURS 6000 - Selected Topics in Nursing
This course allows the graduate student to explore an area of interest which is not represented significantly in the required courses of the major. A seminar format is utilized with the student being guided by a faculty member with expertise in the area. Clinical experiences are not included. A course portfolio is turned in to the graduate Nursing office at the end of the semester prior to a grade being assigned. With a change in topic, this course may be repeated for credit.
Hours:
1 - 3
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NURS 6010 - Advanced Pharmacology
This course builds upon basic knowledge in pharmacology and presents content on pharmacological principles, including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics essential for nurses in advanced practice roles. The course is designed to provide the advanced practice nurse with knowledge of pharmacological agents commonly used in across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the safe and efficacious pharmacological management of common acute and chronic illnesses. Also included are prescriptive drug protocols; the FDA approval process; prescription writing; legal and ethical ramifications of prescription writing and ordering by the advanced practice nurse; legislative and health policy issues pertinent to pharmacology, and client education.
Hours:
3
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NURS 6020 - Advanced Pathophysiology
This course builds upon basic knowledge of physiology, body systems and function, and the relationship between alterations in normal physiology and disease process. The course is designed to present advanced pathophysiological concepts, which include the identification and interpretation of pathophysiological changes and genetic influences that occur with acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan. The content is primarily organized by body systems.
Hours:
3
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NURS 6031 - Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurses
This course builds upon basic knowledge in health assessment/physical assessment at the undergraduate level. It is designed to expand and refine the student’s skill and critical analysis of the history and physical examination of individuals from across the lifespan and various sociocultural backgrounds. It will incorporate health history taking and physical examination at the advanced practice level and the development of a problem list based on synthesis of findings. Documentation, both written and electronic, will be reviewed within the context of maintaining HIPPA requirements and the provision of appropriate coding designations. The focus of the course will be to prepare the student to perform comprehensive and episodic assessments in the primary care setting which are appropriate for the presenting chief complaint, analyze their findings within the realm of evidenced based practice, and utilize a diagnostic reasoning process to arrive at differential diagnoses.
Hours:
3
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NURS 6060 - Curriculum Development in Nursing Education
This course introduces students to historical and socio-political influences impacting nursing curricula. A variety of philosophies, as well as internal and external contextual factors will be introduced to demonstrate how they impact nursing educational practices. Various components of curricula are analyzed and developed. Accrediting and professional mandates impacting curricula as well as NLN’s Nurse Educator Competencies are addressed.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to MS Nursing Education program
Hours:
3
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NURS 6103 - Executive Leadership in Nursing I
The course will provide the student an opportunity to explore the role of the nurse administrator within today’s health care organizations. Students will examine organizational structure, management theory, professional ethics, and policy, legal and ethical and regulatory issues as a foundation to create a culture of excellence, quality and safety. Students will examine decision making and the role of the nurse administrator within the context of political and power structures, the practice, institutional and physical environments of the organization and external factors.
Hours:
3
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NURS 6150 - Instructional Design and Teaching Strategies for Nursing Education
This course introduces course delivery and instructional methods appropriate for clinical and academic nursing education. Adult learning theory, learning principles, learning styles, and cultural implications are reviewed to assist in the development of appropriate teaching strategies and learning activities for specific populations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS in Nursing Education Program
Hours:
3
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NURS 6200 - Advanced Practice Theory
The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to analyze theoretical concepts, principles, and processes from nursing and other disciplines, in order to formulate a framework for advanced clinical practice. Theories from nursing and related fields are analyzed and critiqued from the perspective of theory development and utilization in advanced nursing practice. Students will synthesize knowledge from family, teaching/learning and developmental theoretical frameworks; nursing models; and related sciences.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to MS Nursing Education program
Hours:
3
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NURS 6203 - Executive Leadership in Nursing II
This course focuses takes a closer look at the organizational structure and accountability of a nursing service area and incorporates key issues related to shared governance and creating a culture of safety. Course content will also focus on the importance of the nurse executive’s role in procuring and sustaining resources, maximizing human capital, and managing employee performance.
Hours:
3
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NURS 6205 - Rural Primary Care Nursing II
The purpose of this course is to present the theoretical and clinical bases of common health problems found in adults through the life span. Adult health promotion and disease prevention strategies, including advocacy and health education, to lower health risks and improve health disparities in rural and medically underserved populations are included as integral parts of the course. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the use of evidence-based practice and ethics to guide clinical reasoning. Clinical experiences will provide opportunity for application and theory in practice settings and development of collaborative relationships with other health care providers. Clinical experiences will occur in a variety of primary care settings with emphasis on rural and urban underserved populations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: NURS 6105
Hours:
5
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NURS 6270 - Practicum in Academic Nursing Education
This course provides the student with an opportunity for apprenticeship with an academic nurse educator during which the student engages in a variety of expected roles and responsibilities of academicians. This practicum is a synthesis of the NLN competencies for nurse educators.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: NURS 6050, NURS 6060, NURS 6150, and NURS 6250 (all may be taken concurrently)
Hours:
3 - 4
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NURS 7000 - Indep Study/Graduate Nursing
The Independent Study in Graduate Nursing allows a graduate nursing student to pursue additional content and/or learning experiences in a specified area. Clinical learning experiences may be a component of the independent study. Course outcomes, assignments, and experiences must be pre-approved by the supervising faculty member. Conferences between the student and the faculty occur on a periodic basis. A course portfolio is turned in to the graduate nursing office by the student at the end of the semester prior to a grade being assigned. With a change in topic this course may be repeated for credit.
Hours:
1 - 3
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NURS 7003 - Health Policy, Leadership, and Ethics
This course is designed to provide a foundation for advanced nursing practice utilizing principles of health policy, leadership and ethics, which are essential to master’s degree nursing education. Concepts addressed include healthcare policy and ethics, informatics, change theory, prevention and population health, quality improvement and safety, and organization/systems leadership.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to MS Nursing Education program
Hours:
3
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NURS 7005 - Rural Primary Care Nursing III
The purpose of this course is to present the theoretical and clinical bases of common health problems found in adults through the life span. Adult health promotion and disease prevention strategies, including advocacy and health education, to lower health risks and improve health disparities in rural and medically underserved populations are included as integral parts of the course. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the use of evidence-based practice and ethics to guide clinical reasoning. Clinical experiences will provide opportunity for application and integration of theory in practice settings and development of collaborative relationships with other health care providers. These experiences will occur in a variety of settings with emphasis on rural and urban underserved adults. This course serves as the second of two adult health courses.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: NURS 6105 and NURS 6205
Hours:
5
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NURS 7054 - Clinical Practice Immersion for Nurse Educators
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to refine their clinical expertise in a selected area of clinical nursing. (Clinical expertise is demonstrated through certification, extensive/supervisory experience, and/or substantive current continuing education.) The student works with faculty and approved preceptor/s to enhance their role as an expert clinician and as a nurse educator in the clinical setting. Scholarly exploration of their role is expected through the use of evidence-based practice, educational standards, and professional engagement.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: NURS 6050, NURS 6060, NURS 6150, and NURS 6250 (all may be taken concurrently)
Hours:
4
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NURS 7103 - Executive Leadership in Nursing III
Students develop competencies as a nurse executive under the guidance of course faculty. Focus is on analysis and evaluation of management policies, issues, and challenges. Synthesizing knowledge from previous courses, students complete a comprehensive assessment of an area of interest within nursing services. Using quality improvement processes, students will identify an area of need, and develop a change strategy.
Hours:
3
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NURS 7105 - Rural Primary Care Nursing IV
The purpose of this course is to present the theoretical and clinical basis for health promotion and disease prevention for the childbearing family, as well as management of commonly occurring problems. The focus is on the provision of holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based primary care practice for the childbearing family. Clinical experiences will provide opportunity for application and integration of theory in practice settings and development of collaborative relationships with other health care providers. Clinical experiences will occur in a variety of primary care settings with emphasis on rural and urban under-served populations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: NURS 6105, NURS 6205, and NURS 7005
Hours:
5
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NURS 7130 - Advanced Nursing Research
This course utilizes strategies and skills in retrieving, evaluating, and using evidence in various advanced nursing settings to plan quality health care, initiate change in health care systems and education, and improve health care outcomes. Quantitative and qualitative research design, methodology, and data analysis for relevant research problems encountered are also included.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: NURS 6105
Hours:
3
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NURS 7221 - Rural Primary Care Proj/Thesis
The student will complete a clinical research project or thesis that provides the opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge from previous coursework under the guidance of graduate faculty. The project is practice-oriented and related to the role of the nurse practitioner in research, health promotion, community education, and professional development. Students will develop and implement the projects under the guidance of their project or thesis committee.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: NURS 7130
Hours:
1
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NURS 7232 - Nursing Education Leadership Project
This course provides the student with opportunities to engage in activities promoting professional leadership in nursing education with the guidance of graduate faculty. Activities may include leadership through engagement with professional organizations, legislative issues, grantsmanship, curricular or instructional projects, research, or publication.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequiste: NURS 7130
Hours:
1
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NURS 8310 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Course covers application, analysis, and interpretation of distribution, risk, and prevention of disease in populations. Principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation including patterns of illness in populations and research designs for investigating the etiology of disease are explored. Bio-statistical measures are utilized to determine risk, incidence, and prevalence of populations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP Program
Hours:
3
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NURS 8311 - Population Health
The implementation and analysis of population-based disease prevention and health promotion strategies to achieve national and international goals for improving aggregate, community, environmental, occupational, and cultural/socioeconomics dimensions of health. The course focuses on issues affecting health, including communicable and non-communicable disease, emergency preparedness, and the impact of disparity and social determinants on health.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to eDNP Program
Hours:
3
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NURS 8312 - Health Care Informatics
Analysis and synthesis of information science concepts, principles, and methods to generate knowledge for best practice. The course focuses on application of research; management of individual and aggregate data; assessment of efficacy of decision support, productivity, and web-based learning tools; and evaluation of integrated communication systems.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to eDNP program
Hours:
3
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NURS 8313 - Leadership and Ethics
Emphasis is on the leadership, ethical principles, and responsibilities necessary for today’s complex healthcare systems in the role of DNP and member of the inter-professional team. Application of ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to individuals, populations, and systems of care will be explored, including healthcare financial planning, budgeting and reimbursement.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program
Hours:
4
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NURS 8314 - Translating Research into Practice
The synthesis and integration of knowledge related to translation of research into practice, evaluation of practice, and design of activities aimed at improving health care practices and outcomes, and participation in collaborative outcome-driven research.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the eDNP program
Hours:
3
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NURS 8315 - Process Improvement and Evaluation
Examination of the concepts of quality improvement and its role on the quality and safety of health care systems and patient outcomes. Exploration of the methods, models, and tools used to evaluate practice variation and minimize risk of harm to lead change across complex organizational systems.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program
Hours:
3
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NURS 8316 - DNP Project Seminar
Development and design of an evidence-based project focusing on quality improvement aimed at practice and/or systems level change to enhance health outcomes for a population of interest. Completion of a minimum of 100 clinical hours is required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: NURS 8311 and NURS 8314
Hours:
3
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NURS 8317 - Organizational Policy and Practice
Analysis of health care policy and advocacy for change to improve health care delivery at multiple organizational levels. The course focuses on evaluating the influence of political and economic conditions on health policy and the delivery of quality care.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to the eDNP program
Hours:
3
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NURS 8318 - DNP Project
Implementation, evaluation and dissemination of previously proposed evidence-based practice interventions for quality improvement aimed at practice and/or systems level change to enhance health outcomes for a population of interest. Completion of 400 clinical hours is required in this multi-semester course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: NURS 8316
Hours:
3-4
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NURS 8319 - Systems Leadership
The integration of management theories into the nursing process for the delivery of advanced practice nursing services in a variety of systems. Healthcare financial planning, budgeting, reimbursement, and decision-making strategies are applied to healthcare organizations. Theoretical models, analytical methods, and evaluation strategies are explored.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program
Hours:
3
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PHED 6001 - Research Methods in PHED
A course designed to survey the basic types of research methods often found in health, physical education, sport science and recreation. Various research problems as they relate to these fields are discussed for the purpose of identifying the broad and diverse nature of the research.
Hours:
3
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PHED 6002 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
A course designed to study measurement theory and statistics used in the evaluation of health and human performance, with special focus on the analysis and interpretation of data in various environments.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PHED 6001
Hours:
3
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PHED 6003 - Applications of Qualitative Research in Physical Education
A course designed to provide students with an introduction to qualitative research. Students will illustrate how to design and implement qualitative research methods within their field of interest. The course will examine the processes of designing, analyzing, and interpreting a qualitative study.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PHED 6001
Hours:
3
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PHED 6004 - Analysis of Motor Skills
Analysis of motor skills based on laws and principles of mechanics.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PHED 6001
Hours:
3
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PHED 7111 - Advanced Curriculum & Instruction in HPE
This course is designed to assist the student in building on and advancing their knowledge and skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating Health & Physical Education curriculum. The course will examine the processes of scoping and sequencing curriculum based on the student’s grade level.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7112 - Obesity Prevention in Children and Youth
This course provides a study of the problem of obesity in the United States and abroad and a review of policy and practice to combat childhood obesity. Strategies for implementing and evaluating interventions for obesity prevention in various settings will be addressed.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7113 - Administration of HPE Programs in Schools
A study of the administrative and management processes of physical education, interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7114 - Trends and Issues in Health & Physical Education
A study of the problems encountered in a comprehensive health and physical education program, as well as school and community recreation. Special emphasis is given to problems in areas of student’s interest.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7115 - Advanced Health and Wellness
This is a lifestyle course solving the many facets of wellness and its relationship to improving both the quantity and quality of life. Topics include, but are not limited to self-responsibility, nutritional awareness, environmental sensitivity, stress management, and personal fitness.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7230 - Theories of Coaching
A focus on why athletes and spectators behave the way they do in various athletic and physical activity settings and how said scope encompasses the major psychological dimensions underlying such behavior.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7700 - Contemp Issues/Concerns in HPE
This course is designed to show practitioners that an action research approach to teaching can be used to improve teaching and learning practice within their classrooms, schools, or other physical education settings. The course is designed as a capstone experience in which practitioners will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill in the following areas: (a) physical education curriculum development, (b) instructional pedagogy, on-site research and (c) reflective practice. The final product for this experience is an action research project that integrates these aspects of the master’s program.
Hours:
3
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PHED 7800 - Independent Study in PHED
The study of a topic or problems in Physical Education significantly related to the student’s interest. (By approval of student’s advisor and department head.)
Hours:
3
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PHYS 6613 - Teaching/Modern Science (P-8)
Five hours of ‘hands-on’ class activity per week designed to familiarize the student with modern Elementary School Science Programs and how to teach them.
Hours:
3
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PHYS 6623 - Teaching/Modern Science (P-12)
Five hours of ‘hands-on’ class activity per week designed to familiarize the student with modern Junior High and Secondary Physical Science Programs and how to teach them.
Hours:
3
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PHYS 7013 - Cur Study Phys/Phy Sci/Astr
These courses are designed to acquaint the student with some of the problems encountered in teaching these subjects at the secondary level. A variety of instructional techniques will be used to introduce students to current curriculums in Physics, Physical Science and Astronomy.
Hours:
3
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PHYS 7023 - Cur Study Phys/Phy Sci/Astr
These courses are designed to acquaint the student with some of the problems encountered in teaching these subjects at the secondary level. A variety of instructional techniques will be used to introduce students to current curriculums in Physics, Physical Science and Astronomy.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6104 - Public Administration
An analysis of the theory, basic principles, and practices o public administration in the U.S. through a study of organization, management, budgeting, personnel, administrative leadership, and characteristics of modern bureaucracies.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6106 - State and Local Government
Study of the laws and traditions that determine the structures and operations of state and local governments in the U.S.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6110 - The United States Congress
This course covers the U.S. Congress as an institution and explores its place in the political process. The goal is to provide the student with both a historical perspective asking. ‘What was Congress intended to be?’ and ‘How has it evolved?’, as well as a contemporary view asking, ‘What is Congress today?’
Hours:
3
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POLS 6111 - The Presidency
This course provides students with both a historical and analytical perspective of the American presidency. The president’s roles as chief executive, ceremonial head of the U.S. government, chief diplomat, titular head of his party, and others are examined. The president’s relationship and interaction with the legislature are examined. The president’s relationship and interaction with the legislative and judicial branches, other governmental institutions, interest groups, and the electorate will be studied.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6112 - The Judicial Sys/Judicial Proc
A systematic study of the judicial system and its role in the administration of justice.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6113 - The Legislative Process
This course examines the formulation and implementation of legislation in the United States Congress and/or American state legislatures. The aim is to gain an insight into the legislative process and how the structure and dynamics of political institutions affect it.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6122 - Political Parties and Election
A study of U.S. political parties, including their development, functions, and significance as democratic institutions and policy making instruments. The election process and voter behavior are also examined.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6150 - Law and Society
A general overview of how laws can affect society and how people’s attitudes can affect the law. It will deal with several landmark cases and laws including Brown v. Board of Education (desegregation), Roe v. Wade (abortion), prohibition laws, drug abuse laws, and laws against Homosexuality.
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POLS 6160 - Gender and Politics
The study of gender and politics explores concepts of power found in governance. The course will examine how political power, institutions and actions can be gendered by using critical and analytical gender theories. Gender theories will be applied to an examination of gender equality in society, economics, and politics.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6302 - Pol Socialization/Publ Opinion
A survey of political socialization, the process through which a citizen acquires knowledge, opinions, and behavior about politics and government. The course explains how public opinion develops and evaluates whether public opinion influences public policy.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6310 - Political Leadership
This course will focus on a variety of historical and contemporary figures to determine how their leadership styles and ideas on leadership have influenced and motivated both individuals and groups of people in the political sense. Assignments and discussion will center on what strategies, motivations, tactics, and actions constitute an effective political leader.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6330 - Pub.Policy Planning & Analysis
An analysis of major policy decisions and the impact of these decisions on the American political system.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6380 - Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
This course examines marketing concepts, methods, and activities as they are applied in public and nonprofit organizations.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6485A - Internship
A part-time professional experience in a government agency, law office, or similar political environment. A research paper on a topic related to the theme of the internship is required.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6485B - Internship
A part-time professional experience in a government agency, law office, or similar political environment. A research paper on a topic related to the theme of the internship is required.
Hours:
6
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POLS 6485C - Internship
A full-time professional experience in a government agency, law office, or similar political environment, possibly for a period exceeding one academic term. A research paper or thesis on a topic related to the theme of the internship is required.
Hours:
9
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POLS 6550 - Studies American Const System
This is a seminar about the institutions established by the U.S. Constitution, the interrelationships among those institutions, and the rules and processes under which they operate.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6560 - Studies in Am Political Inst
This is a seminar about the processes by which U.S. governmental institutions–including executive departments, regulatory agencies, legislative agencies, and the court system–operate. Roles and behaviors of those who manage and staff these institutions will also be examined.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6570 - Studies in Amer Pol Thought
This is a seminar about the political philosophies and ideologies that have predominated in American society from the colonial period to the modern period. The European underpinnings of these ideologies will be examined, with focus on the development of those foundations into a unique American political thought.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6590 - Special Topics in Pol. Science
The topic of this course will vary depending on timeliness and on instructor and student interest.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6600 - Studies in International Relations
This is a seminar about diplomatic and other processes in which sovereign governments interrelate to defend and promote their national interests.
Hours:
3
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POLS 6601 - Research Methods in Social Sci
A basic introduction into the area of research methods. The main areas of social research will be examined. Field survey evaluation, experimentation and content, and pragmatic and theoretical considerations will also be examined. A research project will be required of all students.
Hours:
3
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