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2019-2020 Graduate 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. 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 (P/NC) 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.

Legend: ✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning
 

Master’s of Social Work
  

  • MSW 689 - Advanced Topics in Social Work

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides an in-depth study of contemporary issues, concerns, research and/or trends in diverse clinical social work practice. Topics vary and will be chosen by the instructor and announced before registration. Potential topics could include clinical practice and trauma, clinical practice in schools, clinical practice with elderly, substance abuse in clinical social work practice, or program development and administration. Students have opportunities to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and values in various course experiences. Prerequisites: admission to MSW program and MSW 642 - Trauma-Informed Clinical Social Work Interventions II  or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester as needed.


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  • MSW 690 - Clinical Practicum & Seminar I

    (3 S.H.)

    This course builds upon the generalist focused MSW 590/591 foundation practicum I & II experience or a students BSW experience and deepens the learning focused on clinical social work practice in an agency, under the supervision of a social work field instructor. The integrative seminar offers students opportunities to incorporate and apply clinical social work theories and concepts into their advanced practicum placement experiences. Students complete a minimum 600 clinical practicum hours over two semesters (clinical practicum I & II).  Prerequisites: admission to MSW program and MSW 590 - Foundation Practicum & Seminar I , or advanced standing status or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester as needed.


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  • MSW 691 - Clinical Practicum & Seminar II

    (3 S.H.)

    This course builds upon the generalist focused MSW 590/591 foundation practicum I & II experience or a students BSW experience and deepens the learning focused on clinical social work practice in an agency, under the supervision of a social work field instructor. The integrative seminar offers students opportunities to incorporate and apply clinical social work theories and concepts into their advanced practicum placement experiences. Students complete a minimum 600 clinical practicum hours over two semesters (clinical practicum I & II). Prerequisites: admission to MSW program and MSW 690 - Clinical Practicum & Seminar I  or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered each semester as needed.


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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 510 - History of Mathematics

    (3 S.H.)

    General view of the historical development of the elementary branches of mathematics. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 410. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: MATH 165 and MATH 210. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MATH 520 - Numerical Analysis

    (4 S.H.)

    Numerical solution of equations, numerical interpolation, differentiation, and integration, numerical linear algebra, numerical solution of differential equations with analysis and use of algorithms and related software. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 420. Prerequisite: CS 231 or CS 234, and MATH 260 (see undergraduate catalog). Grade or P/NC. Offered fall semester alternate years.


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  • MATH 530 - Operations Research: Linear Programming

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to linear programming, including the simplex method. Other topics chosen from duality, sensitivity analysis, and the transportation and assignment problems. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 430. Prerequisite: One calculus course. Recommended: One linear algebra course. Grade or P/NC. Offered spring semester alternate years (when demand warrants).


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  • MATH 535 - Operations Research: Modeling

    (3 S.H.)

    This course emphasizes mathematical model building: problem identification and model construction. Topics chosen from among network flow analysis, nonlinear mathematical programming, queuing theory, simulation, integer programming, and Markov chains. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 435. Prerequisite: One calculus course. Recommended: One course in probability and statistics, and more than one course in calculus. Grade or P/NC. Offered spring semester alternates year (when demand warrants).


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  • MATH 580 - Special Topics

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Exposure to mathematical topics not included in other courses. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 480. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: Determined by topics. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • MATH 600 - Problems in Mathematics

    (1-4 S.H.)

    Designed to allow post-baccalaureate students an opportunity to study mathematical topics in depth under the supervision of a faculty member. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable up to four credits.


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Mathematics Education
  

  • MTED 589 - Special Topics

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Exposure to statistical topics not included in other courses. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MTED 489. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: Determined by topics. Grade or P/NC.


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  • MTED 600 - Problems in Mathematics Education

    (1-4 S.H.)

    Designed to allow post-baccalaureate students an opportunity to study mathematics education topics in depth under the supervision of a faculty member. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable up to four credits.


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Multicultural Education
  

  • MECP 500 - Foundations of Multicultural Education

    (3 S.H.)

    Foundations of Multicultural Education is the first course in the Multicultural Education Certificate program. This course is intended to provide participants with an understanding of the five Dimensions of Multicultural Education, most importantly the dimension of Empowering School Culture. Participants will discuss the application of this ideological dimension to their respective education, health, law enforcement, social service, faith, non-profit, arts, military, business and industry sectors in Olmsted and Winona Counties. Participants will come to understand how their own demographic characteristics and cultural experiences impact their work with clientele in said sectors through the assessment and discussion of their own Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) results. Finally, participants will shape their Intercultural Development Plan (IDP) through the use of the IDP template as well as ongoing discussions with identified cultural brokers. Grade only. Offered fall semester.


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  • MECP 510 - Home, Community, and Work Analysis

    (2 S.H.)

    Home, School, and Work Analysis is the second course in the Multicultural Education Certificate Program. This course is intended to provide participants with an understanding of the principles and techniques of ethnography.  Participants will engage in an ethnographic analysis of a specific cultural community (or communities), organization, or social phenomenon within their respective education, health, law enforcement, social service, faith, non-profit, arts, military, business and industry sectors in Olmsted and Winona Counties. Participants will construct a Demographic Profile of this cultural community as well as select “cultural brokers” who will help them identify the strengths and challenges present in said community. Participants will complete the Winona State University Institutional Review Board proposal as a culminating requirement of this course. Prerequisite: MECP 500 - Foundations of Multicultural Education . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • MECP 520 - Systems of Discrimination and Social Justice

    (3 S.H.)

    Systems of Discrimination and Social Justice is the third course in the Multicultural Education Certificate Program. This course is intended to provide participants with an understanding of the levels of discrimination that impact clientele in their respective education, health, law enforcement, social service, faith, non-profit, arts, military, business and industry sectors in Olmsted and Winona Counties. Participants will identify respondents and conduct interviews with both these individuals and “cultural brokers” within their respective sectors. Participants will engage in ethnographic data collection, data analysis, and “member checking” in order to both learn more about their own socially constructed privileges and identify ways to engage in collective efforts for social justice. This data analysis and collective efforts will constitute the Results and Discussion sections of their research papers. Prerequisite: MECP 500 - Foundations of Multicultural Education  and MECP 510 - Home, Community, and Work Analysis . Grade only. Offered summer session.


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  • MECP 530 - Professional Presentation of Research

    (1 S.H.)

    The Professional Presentation of Research is the final course in the Multicultural Education Certificate Program. This course provides participants with the opportunity to develop a research presentation to be delivered to a professional audience in their respective education, health, law enforcement, social service, faith, non-profit, arts, military, business and industry sector. Participants will identify sector-based professional organizations as well as upcoming opportunities to present said research. Participants will choose a presentation format, develop strategies to present their research in a succinct manner, and make decisions about presentation delivery. Prerequisite: MECP 500 - Foundations of Multicultural Education , MECP 510 - Home, Community, and Work Analysis , and MECP 520 - Systems of Discrimination and Social Justice . Grade only. Offered annually.


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Music
  

  • MUS 522 - Music Seminar on Choral Techniques and Materials

    (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 organizations. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MUS 422. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years.


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  • MUS 540 - American Art Music

    (3 S.H.)

    Music in America from the time of the Puritans to the present day. Historical, biographical material and audio/video listening examples, for the general student as well as for music majors and minors. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MUS 440. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: MUS 109 or equivalent. Grade or P/NC.


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  • MUS 590 - Music for Today

    (1-3 S.H.)

    The objectives of this workshop are to offer new ideas or theories, elaborate on new trends, and offer guidelines for improvement of public school programs. Course content changes each year. Grade or P/NC. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MUS 490 (see undergraduate catalog). Repeatable as topics change.


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Nursing
  

  • NURS 600 - Scientific and Ethical Foundations

    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides students the opportunity to critically analyze existing and emerging nursing, science, and ethical theories and concepts for use in nursing practice, education, and research. Research approaches, designs and methods are analyzed.  Emphasis is placed on development of analytic skills for reading and applying research in advanced nursing roles.  Prerequisites:  STAT 601 - Statistical Methods for Health Care Research  or equivalent. Grade only.


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  • NURS 604 - Health Policy and Quality Health Care Delivery

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides a base for nurses in advanced roles to shape health care policy in the work place, organizations, communities, and government at the local, state and federal level. Issues shaping health care, such as analysis of the health care financing, patient quality and safety, and nursing practice models are analyzed. Tools for being a health care advocate are discussed. Grade only.


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  • NURS 606 - Nursing Information Management & Decision Making

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides a basis for healthcare informatics, information management and decision support for nurse leaders related to patient care outcomes, health care quality, and patient safety. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • NURS 608 - 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 is on leadership theories, principles of ethical leadership and professional communication strategies. Grade only.


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  • NURS 609 - Psychopharmacology

    (2 S.H.)

    This course includes principles of clinical psychopharmacology, including appropriate use of psychotropic medications for psychiatric problems and disorders. Psychiatric drugs are discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications. The importance of sound evidence-based principles in the selection of psychopharmacologic interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptability, and efficacy are stressed. Appropriate patient education and monitoring for therapeutic and potential adverse outcomes, along with evidence for patient compliance and non-compliance, is discussed. The responsibilities related to the use of prescription and non-prescription psychiatric medications are also emphasized. Corequisite: NURS 679 - Psychopathologic Disorders Across the Lifespan: Neurobiology, Psychiatric Assessment and Essential Features, and Evidence-Based Treatments . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • NURS 612 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families

    (3 S.H.)

    Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical and evidenced-based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A corequisite 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. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Programs in Nursing. Corequisite: NURS 613 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical . Grade only.


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  • NURS 613 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical

    (1 S.H.)

    This course provides the opportunity for application of the content from the corequisite didactic course. Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical, and evidenced-based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A community 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. Corequisite:  NURS 612 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families . Grade only.


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  • NURS 614 - Evidence-Based Practice

    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the review, synthesis, and application of sources of evidence to enhance health outcomes. Content includes appraising knowledge and evidence for clinical decision-making and exploring processes of evidence-based practice changes, including evaluation and dissemination. Prerequisite: NURS 600 - Scientific and Ethical Foundations . Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • NURS 616 - Molecular, Genetic and Immune Mechanisms in Disease

    (3 S.H.)

    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 617 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology

    (3 S.H.)

    This course includes principles of clinical pharmacology as a foundation for the appropriate use of medications in management of health and disease. Major classes of drugs will be discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications. The importance of sound evidence-based principles in the selection of pharmacologic interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptability and efficacy will be stressed. Appropriate patient education and monitoring for therapeutic and potential adverse outcomes will be explored. The responsibilities related to the use of prescription and non-prescription medications will be emphasized. Advanced practice students should consult with advisor regarding the placement of this course in the Plan of Study to meet requirements for credentialing. Pre/corequisite: NURS 618 - Advanced Pathophysiology  or instructor permission. Grade only.


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  • NURS 618 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    (2 S.H.)

    Advanced physiology and pathophysiology at the cellular, organic and systemic level will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment and management of health disruptions by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among organ systems will be emphasized. The impact of psychosocial variables on physiologic function will be explored. Prerequisite: NURS 616 - Molecular, Genetic and Immune Mechanisms in Disease  or instructor consent. Grade only.


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  • NURS 629 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Prescribing Clinical

    (1-3 S.H.)

    This course is specifically designed for the post graduate certificate CNS student and is seeking a supervised clinical experience to become eligible for prescriptive authority. The course requirements are specifically designed to meet requirements established by the revised MN Nurse Practice Act in 1999; however, the course requirements also meet criteria in other state nurse practice acts (students are assessed on an individual basis). The course focuses on assessment, measurement, diagnosis and management of disease-based and non diseased-based etiologies of acute and chronic illnesses among adults. Emphasis is placed on accurate and safe selection of specific pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions under the supervision of a provider who is licensed to prescribe pharmacologic agents. Prerequisites: Earned master’s degree in nursing with a CNS focus,  NURS 617 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology , NURS 619 - Advanced Health Assessment  (or equivalent courses approved by the CNS focus faculty). Grade only.


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  • NURS 631 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Synthesis Clinical

    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate adult gerontology CNS competencies related to acute and chronic health conditions common in the adult/gerontology population. A theoretical and research base and evaluation of current evidence will be used to demonstrate assessment and intervention strategies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, to address acute and chronic health conditions and human responses to illness. This course provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate a synthesis of previous coursework in preparation for independent advanced practice. Corequisite: NURS 630 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Synthesis Seminar . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • NURS 651 - Strategic Project Management

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to guide learners in project management concepts and leadership skills that are needed to successfully plan and lead projects, including communication with stakeholders, strategies to influence without authority, and the use of industry best practices before, during, and after the project. Learners will explore the essential tools of project management with a hands-on, practical approach through class exercises, case studies, and the development of a hypothetical project. Special attention is given to analyzing each step of the project life cycle. Learners will review causes of project failure and in mitigating risks, scope creep, and overcoming resistance to change. This course will also examine tools for rapid-change quality improvement/lean projects. Prerequisites: NURS 606 - Nursing Information Management & Decision Making  and NURS 608 - Organizational and Systems Leadership ; or admission to graduate study and instructor permission. Grade only. Offered annually (usually spring semester).


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  • NURS 656 - Administrative Processes in Health Care and Nursing

    (1-3 S.H.)

    This course provides knowledge of health care organization design and behavior. Focus is on nursing care systems as they relate to the organization, labor relations, and personnel principles as they apply to the provision of nursing services. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program or instructor permission. Grade only.


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  • NURS 676 - Acute Care Adults Seminar II

    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of acutely ill adults across the lifespan experiencing episodic illness or injury, exacerbation of chronic illness or terminal conditions in the acute care setting. Evidence-based practice is emphasized with integration of theory, assessment and advanced therapeutics for application to patients in high acuity patient settings through all phases of hospitalization and illness. In this course students will be prepared to diagnose, treat and follow patients with acute/critical health problems with emphasis placed on the high acuity conditions. Grade only.


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  • NURS 679 - Psychopathologic Disorders Across the Lifespan: Neurobiology, Psychiatric Assessment and Essential Features, and Evidence-Based Treatments

    (5 S.H.)

    The course provides an overview of major psychopathologic disorders across the lifespan. Assessment skills for a complete psychiatric-mental health diagnostic evaluation are applied, including scope and practice for the Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role. Knowledge and skills for differentiating between normal and abnormal findings and developing differential diagnoses for mental health problems and psychiatric diagnoses are critical components (e.g., use of DSM-5 and other resources). Psychiatric assessments, age-appropriate treatment plans, evidence-based treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes are applied to case studies, with an emphasis on individuals and groups for short-term therapies. Clinical application of neurobiology, including genomics, for the psychiatric population is noted. Corequisite: NURS 609 - Psychopharmacology . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • NURS 680 - Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Role I

    (3 S.H.)

    This course deals with diagnostic interpretation and therapeutic modalities for the Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role and population. It includes knowledge about adult/geriatric mental health issues aligned with the DSM V, the role and population competencies of the PMHNP, and concomitant interventions. Four major schools of therapy are reviewed:  Supportive Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. Other forms of intervention are also discussed (e.g., community resources such as crisis lines, emergency care, and integrated health promotion with individuals and families). Special issues discussed include seclusion and restraint with hospitalized patients and other safety concerns, such as managing suicidal risk. A nursing holistic model for healing with psychotherapy is a framework. Interprofessional teamwork is emphasized. Designed to align with clinical I. Prerequisites: NURS 609 - Psychopharmacology  and NURS 679 - Psychopathologic Disorders Across the Lifespan: Neurobiology, Psychiatric Assessment and Essential Features, and Evidence-Based Treatments , or instructor consent. Corequisite: NURS 681 - Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Role I Clinical . Grade only. Offered annually on Rochester campus.


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  • NURS 685 - Individual Study in Nursing

    (1-3 S.H.)

    This elective course provides an opportunity for the qualified graduate student in nursing to work independently under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Topics may include research, development of special skills or clinical experience, selected readings, or review of a nursing problem. Contract with learning objectives, plan for accomplishments, and criteria for evaluation is necessary. Prerequisite: enrolled in the graduate nursing program and instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable up to six credits.


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  • NURS 690 - Continuing Thesis/Evidence Based Practice

    (1 S.H.)

    Continuing enrollment for thesis or professional study when not registered for NURS 615 . This course is to be used for registration while actively working with thesis or evidence based practice project advisor when not enrolled in the above courses. Credits do not count for graduation. Prerequisite: project advisor permission. Grade only. Repeatable.


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  • NURS 700 - Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice

    (4 S.H.)

    This course focuses on theoretical perspectives and foundations for inquiry in the discipline. The structure of nursing knowledge (phenomena, concepts, and theories) will be evaluated for its relationship to practice. The interrelationship of theory, research, and practice will be analyzed. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP Program. Grade only.


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  • NURS 701 - Applied Biostatistics

    (4 S.H.)

    The goals of this course are to develop statistical skills necessary to evaluate critically biomedical research using advanced quantitative methods, to identify appropriate techniques for interpretation of results of independent research, and for presentation of results to improve clinical practice. Prerequisite: Graduate Level Statistics Course. Grade only.


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  • NURS 703 - Epidemiological Approaches to Population Health

    (3 S.H.)

    The focus of this course is on leadership, knowledge and strategies necessary to integrate evidence-based clinical prevention services and promote health for individuals, families, aggregates, and populations in various settings. Analysis of epidemiological, biostatistical, occupational, and environmental data is used in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical prevention services and population health approaches. Apply evidence-based clinical prevention services and population health promotion interventions. Prerequisites:   and   or instructor permission. Pre/corequisite:  . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • NURS 705 - Practice Innovations Seminar

    (3 S.H.)

    Methods for making practice innovations through innovative relationship-centered, respective, evidence-based and person-centered care will be added to the course. Strategies for engaging persons from multiple professions and perspectives will be addressed in a series of faculty-led seminars that highlight the innovations of current health care practice leaders. Prerequisites: NURS 701 - Applied Biostatistics , NURS 714, and NURS 738 - Contemporary Topics in Leadership  or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • NURS 714 - Translation of Evidence to Practice

    (3 S.H.)

    This seminar focuses on review of evidence and application of translational science to address a clinical practice issue and the role of graduate-prepared nurses within this process. A major emphasis will be on analysis of evidence, application of implementation framework(s), and analysis of evaluation methods needed to address a clinical question. Students will propose a potential clinical nursing practice problem, review relevant evidence, and design an approach for innovative practice change, including evaluation of outcomes. Prerequisites: Admission to the DNP Program or instructor permission. Pre/corequisite: NURS 701 - Applied Biostatistics . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester).


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  • NURS 735 - Topics in Palliative Care

    (3 S.H.)

    This course fosters and in-depth analysis of contemporary topics in palliative care and will provide students opportunities to analyze, synthesize, and demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in palliative care for individuals and families facing serious illness. A theoretical and research base and evaluation of current evidence will be used to analyze assessment, intervention, communication strategies to support individuals and families with serious illness. Grade only. Offered at department discretion.


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  • NURS 737 - Integrated Therapies

    (3 S.H.)

    This course examines the theories and practices of holistic health for nursing and integrative healthcare based on professional standards. Philosophies of health and healing are explored from a global perspective. Traditional and contemporary integrative health practices are analyzed from an evidenced-based perspective. Self-care and reflection provide an opportunity for the learner to apply integrative principles to their personal and future professional practice in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: admission to Graduate Nursing program or course faculty permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.


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  • NURS 738 - Contemporary Topics in Leadership

    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the reading of contemporary publications related to principles of leadership. The concepts outlined in the readings will be discussed and applied to the leadership role in structuring and implementing evidence-based practice projects. Prerequisites: NURS 608 - Organizational and Systems Leadership  or equivalent, or instructor’s consent. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • NURS 739 - Learning about Teaching: Application of Nursing Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to explore evidence about teaching methods, especially for the direct clinical setting. Teaching and learning theories will be explored, with application to a variety of clinical settings when teaching students, clinical staff, and/or patients. Best teaching practices will be applied, using educational research and evaluation methods. The intended audience is clinical educators, DNP students, and those who have not had nursing education focus courses or a nurse educator degree. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • NURS 747 - Procedures for APRNs

    (3 S.H.)

    This course examines the indications, and provides the knowledge and skills to perform common procedures according current healthcare standards, in a primary care clinic or other healthcare setting. Procedures may include but are not limited to: simple and complex suturing, splinting and casting, skin biopsies, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, placement of provider dependent birth control devices, endometrial biopsy, ingrown toenail removal, and joint injections. Prerequisites: NURS 619 - Advanced Health Assessment  or equivalent, enrolled in a DNP-APRN program and nearing entry or completion of APRN role courses, or instructor consent. P/NC only. Offered annually on Rochester campus.


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  • NURS 790 - Continuing Clinical Scholarship

    (1 S.H.)

    Continuing enrollment for clinical scholarship study when not registered for other clinical scholarship courses. This course is to be used for registration while actively working with clinical scholarship/scholarly project advisor. Credits do not count for graduation. Prerequisite: project advisor permission. P/NC only. Repeatable.


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  • NURS 798 - Continuing Registration

    (1 S.H.)

    This course allows continuing enrollment in the Consortium DNP program to complete the capstone project. It continues registration after completion of all other course requirements and may not be used to meet any other program or graduation requirement. Prerequisites: NURS 770 - Clinical Scholarship IV: Capstone  and consent of instructor. P/NC only.


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Physical Education and Sport Science
  

  • PESS 613 - Independent Study in Physical Education or Sport

    (1-3 S.H.)

    A problems discovery and identification course. Each student selects a problem for intensive study and files a written report of his/her investigation and suggested solutions or recommendations. Prerequisites: Advance consent of cooperating faculty member and approval of topic outline. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 620 - Psychology of Coaching

    (3 S.H.)

    Study of the emotional, attitudinal and personality problems of athletes, interpersonal behavior and motivational psychology. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 626 - Planning of Facilities in Physical Education or Sport

    (3 S.H.)

    Principles and standards for facility planning, construction, use and maintenance. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 629 - Sport Marketing Management

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of the fundamentals of sport marketing management, including an industry review, a comprehensive analysis of planning and implementing the sport marketing mix, an examination of event management, and an appraisal of the strategic issues involved in managing a sport marketing organization. Sport Marketing Management will provide the student with a theoretical understanding and the managerial knowledge sufficient to advance the student’s role in a sport industry organization. Grade only.


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  • PESS 633 - Administrative Problems in Physical Education or Sport

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of administrative problems in physical education, recreation and tourism or sport settings. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 636 - Sport Law & Ethics

    (3 S.H.)

    Typically offered on a workshop basis. Subject matter determined by department. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable as topics change.


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  • PESS 642 - Sport Leadership/Internship

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of leadership principles in sport, and completion of an approved internship. Grade only. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms.


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  • PESS 645 - Sport Sales Management

    (3 S.H.)

    Sports Sales Management focuses on a diverse set of operational and financial sales management issues that commonly present themselves to sport organizations. This course examines market fundamentals, operational processes and financial managerial principles that affect sport organization sales success. The student will gain operational and financial managerial knowledge and understanding of sales management issues relevant to advancement of the student’s role in a sport industry organization. Grade only. Offered summer session.


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Physics
  

  • PHYS 500 - Seminars

    (1-4 S.H.)

    This course consists of one or more seminars offered from time to time on a variety of topics of physics. Prerequisite: instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants. Note: May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 400 (see undergraduate catalog). Repeatable as topics change.


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  • PHYS 520 - Control Theory

    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to the design, analysis and behavior of mechanical and electronic systems including study of the input and output characteristics and interactions of the functional blocks which comprise the system. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 420. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or PHYS 222, and Math 270. (See undergraduate catalog.) Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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