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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions include the following elements:

Course Code,  Number, and Titles: The course code indicates the department or program in which the course is housed. The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of  graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Credits: The number of semester hours of credit given upon completion of the course.

Course Content: A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites: If required or recommended, a prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method: If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description. A department’s general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

Note:

◎= Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement
 

Music
  

  • MUS 332 - Classroom Music Methods II

    (3 S.H.)

    Advanced study of materials and methods for elementary music instruction. Development and application of skills and techniques needed to successfully teach elementary general music. Advanced study of materials and methods for classroom music instruction. Development and application of skills and techniques needed to successfully teach classroom music. Prerequisites: MUS 322 - Classroom Music Methods I , successful completion of guitar and piano proficiencies, and admission to the Professional Education Sequence or permission from the instructor. Offered yearly.


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  • MUS 334 - Jazz Piano Class

    (2 S.H.)

    Basics of jazz harmony and theory as they relate to the piano in a functional context (for non-pianists). Prerequisite: MUS 235 - Class Piano II  or the successful completion of the piano proficiency exam, or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 335 - Class Piano III

    (2 S.H.)

    Final course of a sequence designed to develop and strengthen basic keyboard and musicianship skills in preparation for the Piano Proficiency Examination. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.


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  • MUS 337 - Accompanying

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Survey of accompanying techniques and styles. Assignment to specific accompanying duties. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered each semester. May be repeated up to total of 6 credits.


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  • MUS 341 - Woodwind Techniques II

    (1 S.H.)

    Continuation of the study of woodwind instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 311 - Woodwind Techniques I  or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 342 - String Techniques II

    (1 S.H.)

    Continuation of the study of percussion instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 312 - String Techniques I  or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 343 - Percussion Techniques II

    (1 S.H.)

    Continuation of the study of percussion instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 313 - Percussion Techniques I  or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 344 - Brass Techniques II

    (1 S.H.)

    Continuation of the study of brass instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 314 - Brass Techniques I  or instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.


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  • △ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period

    (3 S.H.)

    Study of the development of music from antiquity through approximately 1750. Heritage and central concepts of medieval theory and the rise of individual composers in the Renaissance. Study of multi-movement forms from the cyclic polyphonic mass to opera, oratorio, and early instrumental genres. Prerequisite: ◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV ; instructor’s permission required for non-major. Offered yearly.


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  • △ MUS 352 - Music from the Classical Period to the Present

    (3 S.H.)

    Study of the development of music from c.1750 to the present day. Significant works of the growing art-music repertoire and careers of important composers. Changing roles of form and harmonic language, proliferating responses to the changing role of art music. Prerequisites: ◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV  and △ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period ; instructor’s permission required for non-major. Offered yearly.


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  • MUS 355 - Jazz Improvisation III

    (2 S.H.)

    This course is the third of a four-part sequence in jazz improvisation. Altered dominant 7th chords, diminished scales, modes of harmonic and melodic (jazz) minor. Prerequisite: MUS 256 - Jazz Improvisation II  or equivalent. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 356 - Jazz Improvisation IV

    (2 S.H.)

    Analysis of compositions as to form, melodic, and harmonic structure. Students write original compositions modeled after works analyzed. Prerequisite: MUS 355 - Jazz Improvisation III  or equivalent. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 361 - Individual Instruction: Piano

    (1 or 2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 362 - Individual Instruction: Voice

    (1 or 2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 363 - Individual Instruction: Strings

    (1 or 2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 364 - Individual Instruction: Woodwinds

    (1 or 2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 365 - Individual Instruction: Brass

    (1 or 2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 366 - Individual Instruction: Percussion

    (1 or 2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 370 - Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction

    (1 S.H. only)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • ◎ MUS 375 - Fundamentals of Music Business

    (3 S.H.)

    Introduction to the skills and concepts required for success in the music industry, including artist management, copyright and intellectual property, record deals, music publishing, touring, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and technology. Offered alternate years.

     


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  • MUS 399 - Music Internship

    (10 S.H.)

    Supervised experience in music business or industry designed by music faculty advisor, work supervisor, and student. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required music and business courses with a 2.5 GPA or better. P/NC only. Offered each semester.


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  • ◆ MUS 402 - Form & Analysis

    (3 S.H.)

    Analysis of compositions as to form, melodic, and harmonic structure. Students write original compositions modeled after works analyzed. Prerequisite: ◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV . Grade only. Offered alternate years - Spring.


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  • MUS 406 - Conducting: Advanced Score Study

    (1 S.H.)

    Advanced techniques of conducting choral and instrumental groups. Prerequisites: MUS 306 - Conducting II  and instructor’s permission. Offered yearly.


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  • MUS 415 - Vocal Pedagogy

    (2 S.H.)

    Techniques and methodologies of voice instruction. Current trends in vocal pedagogy. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 416 - Piano Pedagogy

    (2 S.H.)

    Survey of schools of playing and teaching throughout the course of the piano’s development. Analysis and comparison of 20th century teaching methods and historical anthologies. Special unit addressing beginner’s needs. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered in a three-year rotation.


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  • MUS 417 - Instrumental Pedagogy for the Applied Studio

    (1 S.H.)

    Techniques and methodologies of instrumental instruction. Each section focuses on a specific instrument/instrument group. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered based on demand.


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  • MUS 422 - Choral Ensemble Methods

    (2 S.H.)

    Criteria for selection of vocal music, examination of representative music suitable for groups at various levels of development, principals of programming, rehearsal techniques, and organization. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 425 - Ensemble Methods

    (2 S.H.)

    A professional training course for students preparing to teach instrumental music. Study of the philosophy, pedagogy, and administrative concerns of teaching instrumental ensembles at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 435 - Wind Instrument Repair

    (2 S.H.)

    Care, maintenance, and repair of woodwind and brass instruments. Offered based on demand.


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  • ◎ MUS 440 - American Art Music

    (3 S.H.)

    Music in America from the time of the Puritans to the present day. Historical, biographical material, and listening. For the general student as well as for music majors and minors. Prerequisite: MUS 109 - Introduction to Music  or equivalent. Offered occasionally.


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  • MUS 456 - Music Theatre Production

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Study of representative operas and musical plays and production problems. Performance of scenes and/or complete works. Can be repeated up to eight credits.


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  • MUS 461 - Individual Instruction: Piano

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 462 - Individual Instruction: Voice

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 463 - Individual Instruction: Strings

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 464 - Individual Instruction: Woodwinds

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 465 - Individual Instruction: Brass

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 466 - Individual Instruction: Percussion

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.


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  • MUS 470 - Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction

    (1 S.H. only)

    Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite:  Instructor’s permission.


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  • ◎ MUS 472 - Survey of Vocal Literature II (German)

    (2 S.H.)

    Lieder of Schubert, Schumann, Franz, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Strauss, Wolf, and others. Offered in a three-year rotation.


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  • ◎ MUS 473 - Survey of Vocal Literature III (French)

    (2 S.H.)

    Representative French songs of Faure, Duparc, Chausson, Debussy, Poulenc, and others. Offered in a three-year rotation.


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  • ◎ MUS 477 - Piano Literature I

    (2 S.H.)

    Appropriate early keyboard and piano literature of the Baroque and classical periods. Performance and analysis of forms, genres, style and primary composers are studied. Includes discussion of the history of the piano’s development. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered in a three-year rotation.


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  • ◎ MUS 478 - Piano Literature II

    (2 S.H.)

    Piano literature of the Romantic period (including brief look at Nationalism). Continued developments in instrumental design of piano discussed. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered in a three-year rotation.


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  • MUS 479 - Piano Literature III

    (2 S.H.)

    Piano literature of the Impressionistic and Contemporary (early 20th century to the present) periods. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Offered in a three-year rotation.


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  • MUS 480 - Recital

    (1-2 S.H.)

    Half recital (1 S.H.) or full recital (2 S.H.) of representative literature.  Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in 300- or 400-level lessons for half recital or 400-level lessons for full recital. May be repeated for credit.


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  • MUS 490 - Music for Today’s Schools: New Ideas in Music Education

    (1-3 S.H.)

    This course consists of workshops presenting new ideas or theories, elaborating on new trends in music education, and offering guidelines for improving public school music programs. Course content changes each year. May be repeated for credit.


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  • MUS 491 - Independent Studies in Music

    (1-6 S.H.)

    Course designed to offer advanced students the opportunity to work in a music area of special interest to them. Prerequisite: Department’s permission. Offered each semester. May be taken for or repeated up to six credits.


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Nursing
  

  • NURS 120 - Introduction to the Health Professions

    (3 S.H.)

    Examines the practice and politics of the health and health-related disciplines within the U.S. health care system. Explores entering the health care professions and also how to be an astute consumer of health care. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 260 - Women’s Health Issues

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of contemporary issues in women’s health focusing on historical aspects, current significance, and future trends of each issue. Focus is on preparing students to make their own health care decisions. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 302 - CNAT: Care of the Adult Client (RN-BS)

    (6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)

    Demonstration of knowledge through an exam focusing on the nursing care of clients in a variety of settings and at various stages of the wellness-illness continuum. Items also assess nursing skills in meeting physiologic and psychosocial needs of clients with stable conditions. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.


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  • NURS 304 - CNAT: Care of Client During Childbearing

    (6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)

    Demonstration of knowledge through an exam focusing on nursing care during the antepartal, intrapartal, and neonatal periods. Emphasis is on the normal, with some common complications. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.


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  • NURS 306 - CNAT: Care of the Child

    (6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)

    Demonstration of knowledge through an exam concerned with nursing care of children of all ages at various stages of health and illness. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.


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  • NURS 308 - CNAT: Care of the Client with a Mental Disorder

    (6 S.H.) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)

    Demonstration of knowledge through an exam addressing the broad spectrum of psychological wellness-illness. The content includes psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies to support the client’s strengths. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.


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  • NURS 325 - Transcultural Issues in Health Care

    (3 S.H.) (Elective)

    Explores the importance of transcultural concepts that are present in health care delivery systems. It is designed to help learners increase awareness of all types of human diversity, understand the importance of these diverse differences, and incorporate ways of utilizing this knowledge to deliver culturally competent health care in all settings within the global community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment

    (4 S.H.) (2 S.H. theory/2 S.H. lab)

    Develops the skills and assessments necessary for nursing care of individuals and families in professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Baccalaureate Program Generic Option. Pre/ co-requisite: NURS 343 - Professional Practice I .


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  • NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice

    (2 S.H.)

    Explores professional values, ethics, standards and leadership development of nurses. After successful completion of this course, students will articulate their professional nursing philosophy. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option.


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  • NURS 350 - Lillian Wald: Public Health Nurse Extraordinaire

    (2 S.H.)

    This online course is a historical inquiry of the life of Lillian Wald and her contributions to public health nursing and population care. An overview of her efforts in providing care to America’s urban immigrant populations will be studied together with an examination of Lillian Wald’s contribution to current public health nursing practices. The founding of Henry Street Settlement will be highlighted, along with Wald’s contributions to the suffrage movement and her efforts in improving the health of underserved populations. Grade only. Offered yearly in summer.


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  • NURS 360 - Pharmacology

    (2 S.H.)

    Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. Nursing students will incorporate various systems of measurement, conversion between systems, and calculation of drug dosage and rates. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option, elective for RN-BS completion option, or consent of instructor.


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  • NURS 361 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors

    (1 S.H.)

    Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. This 1-S.H. pharmacology course is available for non-nursing majors only.


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  • NURS 366 - Pathophysiology

    (3 S.H.)

    Focuses on the systematic study of the functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs altered by disease and/or injury and the effects that these changes have on the total body function. Pathophysiology will also focus on the mechanisms of the underlying disease thereby providing the background for preventive as well as therapeutic health care measures and practices. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the various organ systems of the body is an essential foundation for this course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Baccalaureate program generic option or consent of instructor.


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  • NURS 382 - A London Nursing History Tour

    (2 S.H.) (Elective)

    This travel program is an experiential enrichment course that provides nursing students with an opportunity to study nursing history and to compare nursing education programs and health care delivery systems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Students will also have the opportunity for historical sightseeing and museum tours. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission; NURS 444 - Leadership in Contemporary Health Care Settings  recommended. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 392 - Cardiac Risk Prevention

    (3 S.H.) (Elective)

    This course is designed to identify risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease. The major risk factors will be analyzed, and strategies for modifying each will be developed. Health information sources and their reliability for health promotion information also will be discussed. New technology in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions is included. Prerequisites or co-requisite: Anatomy and physiology course; instructor’s permission. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 399 - Skills for Professional Success

    (2 S.H.) (Elective)

    This course helps the student learn what he/she needs to know to live a successful and harmonious life as a person working in a professional career. The coursework focuses in three areas critical to career success: (1) how to develop the self-confidence and self-esteem essential for personal and professional well-being; (2) how to relate with others in a professional and confident manner to make work more vital, effective, and satisfying every day; (3) how to determine one’s desired professional career path, make career decisions comfortably and efficiently, and achieve professional goals. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 401 - Spirituality in Nursing

    (2 S.H.) (Elective)

    The purpose of this course is to assist students in their understanding of spirituality and spiritual development, and to identify ways of incorporating the essence of spirituality in their nursing practice. Eastern and Western spirituality and practices affecting health are explored. Students examine how society and their own biases have affected their ability to respond to spiritual concerns and needs. Spiritual assessment and specific spiritual interventions are discussed. Students are challenged to explore their own spiritual nature and its impact in their personal and professional lives. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 402 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

    (3 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    This course includes principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as a foundation for the use of medications in the clinical management of diseases.  Major classes of drugs will be discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic and other effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications.  The importance of sound diagnostic reasoning in the selection of pharmacological interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptablity and efficacy will be stressed.  The responsibilities related to prescribing medications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms  or consent of instructor. Grade only.


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  • NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms

    (3 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    Molecular, genetic and immune mechanisms will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment, risk reduction, disease prevention and disease management by advanced practice nurses.  Integration of function among mechanisms will be emphasized. Grade only.


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  • NURS 406 - Psychosocial Interventions in Family Care

    (2 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    This course explores the role of the advanced practice nurse in addressing the psychosocial needs of the client and family. Focus will be on developing counseling skills for advanced psychosocial assessment and providing culturally sensitive guidance in caring for the client and family during health crisis and acute and chronic illness. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • NURS 408 - Advanced Role Seminar

    (2 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    This course will provide a forum for the explorations of advanced practice role behaviors including collaboration and leadership. Selected theories and frameworks relevant to the various roles will be evaluated. Ethics and diversity issues in nursing and health care will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • NURS 409 - Organizational and Systems Leadership

    (3 S.H.)

    Culturally sensitive organizational and systems leadership skills necessary for improving healthcare outcomes, practice and safety are addressed.  Focus in on leadership theories, principles of ethical leadership and professional communication strategies. (3 S.H.)


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  • NURS 410 - Theoretical Foundations and Research for Advanced Nursing Practice

    (4 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze existing nursing theories and articulate a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will do an in-depth analysis of a concept. Students will analyze methods and techniques of research and interpret their usefulness for application in clinical practice. Theory and practice will be used to define nursing problems and develop a research proposal. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Corequisite or prerequisite: STAT 601. Grade only.


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  • NURS 412 - Critical Care Nursing

    (2-3 S.H.) (Elective)

    This course is designed to introduce the student to care for critically ill persons. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, setting priorities, rapid decision-making, and nursing interventions for the critically ill. The 2-credit option has theory only. The 3-credit option has theory and a clinical laboratory experience. The 3-credit option requires the instructor’s permission. Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 414 - Health Care Policy/Quality Health Care Delivery

    (3 S.H.) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    This course focuses on the conduct of clinical scholarship.  Content includes transformational research approaches and evidence-based practice processes, including epidemiological methods.  Evaluation methods of clinical practice change outcomes on individuals, groups, populations, and systems are addressed. Grade only.


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  • NURS 415 - Concepts in Professional Nursing

    (4 S.H.) (3 S.H. theory/1 S.H. practicum) (Baccalaureate Completion Program)

    This course serves to assist in the transition of the RN-BS Completion student as they build on prior nursing education and identify with the baccalaureate nursing major. The student is introduced to the Winona State University Department of Nursing curriculum/organizing framework that serves as the base upon which to build their future career in nursing. Evidence-based teaching-learning theory and skills will provide the basis for teaching health promotion to a young learner population. Analysis of a political issue related to health care delivery will foster an appreciation of the political process within the baccalaureate role as a nurse. Holistic caring is related to critical thinking, teaching learning, role development, and nursing practice. Application of critical thinking skills to holistic caring will promote insight into a new vision of professionalism and professional values within this baccalaureate degree for the RN-BS Completion student. Prerequisite/concurrent courses: Admission to RN-BS Completion Program. Co-requisites: ◆ NURS 375 - Evidence-based Research , NURS 435 - Holistic Assessment , △ NURS 475 - Population-Based Health Care I .


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  • NURS 416 - Issues in Gerontology and Geriatrics for the 21st Century

    (1-3 S.H.) (Elective)

    This course is a series of three consecutive modules of content related to common issues in gerontology and geriatrics. A student may take one, two, or all three modules, and each has the preceding module as a prerequisite. The course focuses on normal aging, theories of aging, social gerontology, and societal effects of an increasing population of older people. The geriatric content will focus on major geriatric syndromes such as immobility, incontinence, instability, iatrogenic illness, and intellectual impairment. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and maintenance of individual competency, independence, and physiological function across clinical settings. Prerequisite: Senior standing in major or instructor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • NURS 417 - Health Assessment Techniques

    (1 S.H.) (Elective)

    A guided study review of the basic components of physical assessment and an opportunity for performance evaluation at completion of course. Content relative to obtaining a complete health history and performing a physical examination, with appropriate documentation of each. Designed to ensure readiness for Advanced Practice Health Assessment. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. P/NC option.


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  • NURS 418 - Computer Applications in Nursing

    (2 S.H.) (Elective)

    This course is designed to provide knowledge of technological modalities presently used to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, planning and monitoring of care, management of information, and data analysis. The application of nursing informatics in nursing research, administration, education, and practice will be explored. Emphasis in this course is on extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft® Windows, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, presentation software, the Internet, and other computer-related applications. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. P/NC option.


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  • ◎ NURS 419 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families

    (3 S.H.) (2 S.H. seminar/1 S.H. clinical) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)

    Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical and evidence based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences.  A co-requisite clinical of a family based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and culturally specific beliefs. Grade only.


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  • NURS 421 - Nursing of Childbearing Families

    (2 S.H.)

    Explores evidence-based practices dealing with sexuality; reproductive health promotion; and perinatal health for individuals, families, and populations across health care settings. Prerequisite:  NURS 343 - Professional Practice I  or consent of instructor.


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  • NURS 422 - Nursing of Childrearing Families

    (2 S.H.)

    This course primarily focuses on the pediatric population and explores evidence-based practices related to child growth and development, and patient-centered care for children and their families across health care settings. Child-related illnesses and disease processes are presented as well as their related nursing care. Prerequisite:  NURS 343 - Professional Practice I  or instructor’s permission.


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  • NURS 426 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health I

    (2 S.H.)

    Explores the principles and practices necessary for integrating clinical prevention and population health into nursing practice. Successful completion of this course means that students will be able to provide healthcare activities, which contribute to decreasing morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life in a diverse society. Prerequisite:  NURS 343 - Professional Practice I  or instructor’s permission. 


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  • NURS 435 - Holistic Assessment

    (3 S.H. theory) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)

    This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Focus is building on theoretical concepts, critical thinking, decision-making and application of clinical skills. Students will be responsible for self-management of learning activities. An online learning resource is used to understand and apply assessment content. Prerequisites/concurrent courses: Admission to the RN-BS Completion Program. Co-requisites:  NURS 415 - Concepts in Professional Nursing  and △ NURS 475 - Population-Based Health Care I .


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