May 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music, Applied Music, and Individual Music Instruction

  
  • MUS 3930 - Jazz Band

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: The purpose of level three (3xxx) ensembles is to develop student leadership, musicianship and artistry suitable for upper-level collegiate ensembles.
  
  • MUS 3940 - Opera Workshop

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of junior level hearing;
    Description: The purpose of level three (3xxx) opera is to develop student leadership, musicianship and artistry suitable for upper-level collegiate ensembles.  Open to upper-level students by audition or with permission of instructor.
  
  • MUS 3950 - Junior Recital

    Credit Hours 1
  
  • MUS 3980 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: The purpose of level three (3xxx) ensembles is to develop student leadership, musicianship and artistry suitable for upper-level collegiate ensembles.
  
  • MUS 3990 - Guitar Ensemble

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: The purpose of level three (3xxx) ensembles is to develop student leadership, musicianship and artistry suitable for upper-level collegiate ensembles.
  
  • MUS 4110 - Music Analysis 1

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 2155 , MUS 2156 ;
    Description: Development of formal, harmonic and linear analytical skills for early through late Romantic music (1815-1900).
  
  • MUS 4120 - Music Analysis 2

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 2155 , MUS 2156 ;
    Description: Development of formal, harmonic/pitch language and linear analytical skills for Impressionist, Expressionist, serial and post-World War II compositional styles (1900 to present day).
  
  • MUS 4200 - Music Therapy Research Methods

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1530 – Intro to Statistics
    Description: An examination of research methods in music therapy including related literature, qualitative and quantitative design, and research ethics; conducting, reviewing, and analyzing research data for application to evidence-based practice
  
  • MUS 4210 - Music Therapy Practicum 4

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: MUS 2275, MUS 3275, and MUS 3285
    Description: This course provides students with opportunities to develop clinical music therapy skills to address a variety of physical, cognitive, and behavioral health needs. As the capstone semester of practicum, student focus will be centered on independently designing and leading all practicum sessions.
  
  • MUS 4240 - Marching Band Techniques

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 2240 , Transition 1  
    Description: An examination of the marching band musical/visual repertoire, charting materials, instructional methods, administration, financial management,  equipment and advocacy involved with directing a marching band.
  
  • MUS 4250 - Psychology of Music

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Junior Level hearing
    Description: An examination of selected psychological perspectives in music including perception, preference, cognition, creativity, aesthetics, physiological responses, acoustics and the impact of music on human behavior.
  
  • MUS 4251 - Alexander Technique

    Credit Hours 1
    Dual Listed: MUS 5250
    Prerequisite: Upper division status within the music major or approval of the instructor.
    Description: This course will consider the principles of the Alexander Technique as applied to everyday life and performance.  Exploration in Body Mapping and the techniques developed by F. M. Alexander will aid in obtaining an accurate and heightened kinesthetic sense while engaging in daily activities.  The course is open to majors and non-majors.
  
  • MUS 4260 - Secondary Instrumental Methods

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Junior level hearing and Transition 2  (Milestone II requirements) status or permission of department
    Description: Examination of public school grade 6-12 instrumental music teaching methods, lesson planning, rehearsal strategies, pedagogy, and performance literature. Activities include projects, presentations, reading, research, discussion and mock teaching sessions.
  
  • MUS 4270 - Vocal Pedagogy

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: Widely accepted methods of solo vocal instruction and problems encountered in vocal pedagogy. This course is primarily concerned with the development of the young singing voice.
  
  • MUS 4280 - Piano Pedagogy

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: Techniques in teaching piano by the class method; materials and methods for private instruction.
  
  • MUS 4310 - Survey of Piano Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: An historical survey of the contributive elements, stylistic characteristics, form and keyboard techniques from the 16th century to the 20th century. Intended primarily for piano majors; others with the consent of the instructor.
  
  • MUS 4320 - Guitar Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Guitar major or permission of instructor
    Description: Prerequisite: Guitar major or permission of instructor Survey of guitar repertoire, literature, and associated performance practices from the Renaissance to the present.
  
  • MUS 4330 - Music Before 1750

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3010  or permission of instructor
    Description: Repertoires of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music; development of methods for structural analysis and the critical appraisal of style change; study of individual pieces representing the major repertoires; study of notation, theory, and performance practice.
  
  • MUS 4340 - Music from 1750 to 1900

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Repertoires of Classical and Romantic music; structural and style-critical analysis of individual pieces representing the major repertoires of the period.
  
  • MUS 4350 - Music after 1900

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Repertoires of the Modern period; development of methods and strategies for structural and style-critical analysis; study of aesthetic and theoretical issues; study of individual pieces representing the major repertoires.
  
  • MUS 4370 - Art Song Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Solo vocal literature from the 17th century to the present; including French, German, British, and American repertoire.
  
  • MUS 4380 - Choral Methods

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Junior Level hearing and Transition 2  status or permission by department
    Description: Problems of chorus and choral instruction with the emphasis on organization, rehearsal, diction, intonation, tone quality, balance, blend, and style. Deals specifically with choral music in the secondary school.
  
  • MUS 4385 - African American Contributions to Art Music

    Credit Hours 3
    Dual Listed: MUS 5375
    Description: This course will explore the contributions of select African American composers, performers, and champions to art music within an historical and cultural context.
  
  • MUS 4390 - Choral Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 1970  or 2030  or permission of instructor
    Description: Choral music from the 16th century to the present with emphasis on the major compositions including a cappella works and extended works with chorus and orchestra.
  
  • MUS 4420 - Symphonic Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Repertoire of the symphony orchestra from its origins around 1750 to the present day.
  
  • MUS 4425 - Composition and Improvisation for Music Therapy

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Piano and Guitar Proficiency
    Description: This course introduces students to improvisational techniques, developing the ability to create music using traditional and non-traditional harmonies and musical forms and accompaniments, utilizing  piano, guitar, voice, non-pitched instruments, and music technology, and demonstrating ways to use these skills in clinical practice. 
  
  • MUS 4430 - Chamber Music Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Chamber music repertoire from the 18th century to the present day.
  
  • MUS 4450 - Opera Literature

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 3020  or permission of instructor
    Description: Development of opera from its beginning in the late 16th century to the present.
  
  • MUS 4460 - Music of Many Cultures

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: MUS 1970  or permission of instructor
    Description: The study of folk and traditional music from North and South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Music students’ training in classical Western music will be used as a point of departure for developing and applying critical and analytical skills to non-Western music.
  
  • MUS 4500 - Music Curriculum and Assessment

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Junior level hearing and Transition 2  or permission by department.
    Description:  Examination and application of formative and summative music assessment strategies and techniques, curricular scope and sequence for general music classes and performing ensembles (kindergarten through 12th grade).  Assessment data to guide musical and pedagogical choices.  Includes field experiences.  Designed to take place during the Practicum semester.
  
  • MUS 4522 - Italian Diction for Singers

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Fundamentals of correct pronunciation of the language for singing, speaking, and the international phonetic alphabet.
  
  • MUS 4523 - German Diction for Singers

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Fundamentals of correct pronunciation of the language for singing, speaking, and the international phonetic alphabet.
  
  • MUS 4524 - French Diction for Singers

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Fundamentals of correct pronunciation of the language for singing, speaking, and the international phonetic alphabet.
  
  • MUS 4525 - Latin/English Diction for Singers

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Fundamentals of correct pronunciation of the two languages for singing, speaking, and the International Phonetic Alphabet.
  
  • MUS 4550 - Music for Winds and Percussion

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: Development of music for the band. Analysis of representative works.
  
  • MUS 4780 - Instrumental Methods for Vocalists

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Description: This course provides an overview of woodwind, brass, percussion, and orchestral string instruments for music education majors in the vocal/keyboard track; covering instrumental program administration, instrument care and maintenance, and the basics of embouchure, playing position, tone production, and instrumental pedagogy.
  
  • MUS 4790 - Flute and Double Reed Group Instruction

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Practical playing experience and instruction in methods of tone production, fingering, and care of the single reed, double reed and non-reed woodwind instruments.
  
  • MUS 4800 - Clarinet/Saxophone Group Instruction

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Practical playing experience and instruction in methods of tone production, fingering, and care of the double reed, and non-reed woodwind instruments.
  
  • MUS 4810 - Orchestration

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: MUS 2155  
    Description: Arranging and transcribing for instruments; basic ranges and transpositions; sonorities of individual instruments and their combinations.
  
  • MUS 4890 - String Group Instruction

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: Acquisition of a working knowledge of the violin, viola, cello, and bass viol through practical playing experience, emphasizing position, fingering, and bowing problems.
  
  • MUS 4900 - Directed Study

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Junior standing in music and prior approval of instructor
    Description: Open to upper division music students seeking additional study in a specific area not provided in regular course work with the prior approval of the instructor.
  
  • MUS 4950 - Senior Recital

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: The senior recital is the capstone course of all music concentrations wherein students demonstrate their progress in applied instruction at the undergraduate level through solo performance.
  
  • MUS 4955 - Senior Portfolio

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: Senior status
    Corequisite: MUS 4950
    Description: This capstone course is intended to prepare music students pursuing concentrations in Performance (BM) or Liberal Studies (BA/BS) for the non-performance aspects of their recitals and for work in the professional field of music.
  
  • MUS 4960 - Music Therapy Internship

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all coursework
    Description: Field Experience in music therapy wherein candidates will synthesize and apply theories and interventions in a clinical setting under the supervision of a MT-BC.

Nursing

  
  • NURS 408L - CCSA Health Care Comparison

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: Short study abroad course - approximately 2 weeks.
  
  • NURS 2010 - Concepts of Professional Nursing

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 /2011 , 2020 /2021 , 2300 /2301 ; PSYC 1030 , 3100 ; MATH 1530 ; SOC 1010  
    Description: This course introduces issues essential to the professional nursing role including historical, ethical, legal, and professional content.  This course also provides the basis for developing student proficiency necessary to meet scholarly expectations of the university and the nursing profession.
  
  
  • NURS 2021 - Nursing Assessment Clinical

    Credit Hours 1
    Corequisite: NURS 2020  
  
  • NURS 2030 - Introduction to Nursing

    Credit Hours 4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 /2011 , 2020 /2021 , 2300 /2301 ; PSYC 1030 3100 MATH 1530 , SOC 1010 ;
    Corequisite: NURS 2031  
    Description: Description: This course introduces the student to the role of the BSN nurse generalist.  Course content includes introductory concepts and skills fundamental to understanding the social, interpersonal, and technological components of professional nursing.  Quality care, safety, legal and ethical situations are introduced and applied in both the laboratory and clinical settings.
  
  • NURS 2031 - Introduction to Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours 4
    Corequisite: NURS 2030  
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 2030 . It must be taken concurrently with NURS 2030 . The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 2040 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing
    Description: Provides the basis for study of pharmacology principles. Includes safe dosage calculation and intravenous medication delivery including fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Prepares the beginning nursing student for future pharmacology courses in the nursing program.
  
  • NURS 3020 - Psychopharmacology

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: Completion of sophomore level nursing courses or permission of program director
    Description: Integrates the principles of psychopharmacology in relation to the neurological and biological effects of imbalances in human thought. Includes knowledge of safe and effective clinical management of clients taking psychotropic medications as well as alternative remedies.
  
  • NURS 3050 - Nursing Informatics

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: Completeion of sophomore level nursing courses or permission of prgram director
    Description: Provides student with an overview of nursing informatics and the theoretical foundation for information management within the health care setting. Students will explore technological advances related to health care delivery and a variety of information systems.
  
  • NURS 3060 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    Credit Hours 4
    Prerequisite: Completion of sophomore level nursing courses;
    Corequisite: NURS 3061  
    Description: Application of self-care, self-awareness, therapeutic communication, and the nursing process in a variety of environments that encompass psychiatric mental health.
  
  • NURS 3061 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours 3
    Corequisite: NURS 3060  
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 3060 . It must be taken concurrently with NURS 3060 . The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 3070 - Adult Health I Nursing

    Credit Hours 4
    Prerequisite: Completion of sophomore-level nursing courses;
    Corequisite: NURS 3071  
    Description: Application of the nursing process in the care of adults as a structured environment.
  
  • NURS 3071 - Adult Health I Nursing Clinic

    Credit Hours 4
    Corequisite: NURS 3070  
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 3070 . It must be taken concurrently with NURS 3070 . The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 3080 - Lifespan Pharmacology

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Completion of sophomore level nursing courses or permission of program director
    Description: Integrates the principles of pharmacology and pathophysiology for clients across the lifespan. Emphasizes pharmacotherapeutics for disorders across the life span.
  
  • NURS 3090 - Special Topics Nursing

    Credit Hours 1
  
  • NURS 3180 - Pharmacology for Nursing

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN completion program and completion of sophomore level courses.
    Description: Integrates the principles of pharmacology andpathophysiology for clients across the lifespan and principles of psychopharmacology in relation to neurological and biological effects of chemical imbalances on human behavior.
  
  • NURS 3210 - Introduction to Nursing Research

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore level courses
    Description: Introduces the research process with emphasis on the evaluation and application of nursing research.
  
  • NURS 3300 - Concepts of Professional Nursing for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 3010
    Prerequisite: Admission to School of Nursing RN to BSN concentration
    Description: Introduces concepts and theories of nursing and how these are used by holistic Registered Nurses. Skills of professional writing
    are developed and concepts of integration of the RN into the BSN role are applied to practice.
  
  • NURS 3310 - Nursing Research for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: NURS 3300  
    Description:  Introduces the research process with emphasis on evaluation and application of nursing research to current practice for RNs.  The research process, terminology, qualitative and quantitative perspectives are presented in an attempt to develop a foundation for evidence-based holistic practice.  Nursing research studies will be evaluated for their content and their application to clinical practice.
  
  • NURS 3341 - Holistic Nursing for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Pre/Corequisite NURS 3300  
    Description: The course presents scope of practice and guidelines to prepare the practicing RN for pathway to BSN level certification in holisitc nursing with American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.
  
  • NURS 3343 - Emergency Room Nursing for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Pre/Corequisite NURS 3300  
    Description: This course provides the working RN with elements of ER nursing that provide a pathway to the BSN RN level national certification in Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN®) exam administered by the Board of Certification of Emergency Nursing (BCEN®).
  
  • NURS 3344 - Wound Care Management for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to RN to BSN program, RN License
    Pre/Corequisite NURS 3300 Concepts for RNs
    Description: This course presents scope of practice and guidelines to prepare the practicing RN for a pathway to certification as a Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB).
  
  • NURS 3380 - Pathophysiology for RNs

    Credit Hours 2
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 3280
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN completion track AND RN licensure AND completion or registration of NURS 3300
    Description: Presents a review for RNs of the principles of pathophysiology in relation to holistic assessment, progression, and treatment of disease in humans. Integrates principles of pathophysiology for clients across the lifespan.
  
  • NURS 3390 - Nursing Assessment for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 3120
    Cross Listed:

     


    Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN completion track plus RN licensure;
    Corequisite: NURS 3391  
    Pre/Corequisite NURS 3300  
    Description: Prepares the student to perform holistic nursing assessment and physical examination. Inter-professional communication and collaboration is emphasized. The student is expected to assess and respect sociological, cultural, spiritual, financial, and technical variances as they relate to individual clients. The student is expected to conduct assessments of patients with professionalism and professional values. The course and the lab are taken in the same semester.
  
  • NURS 3391 - Nursing Assessment for RNs Lab

    Credit Hours 1
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 3121
    Prerequisite: Admission to the program. RN license.
    Corequisite: NURS 3390  
    Pre/Corequisite NURS 3300  
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 3390 . It must be taken concurrently with NURS 3390 . The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 4000 - Preceptor Experience

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: Completion of all 2000 and 3000 nursing courses and approval of School of Nursing
    Description: An elective course that offers refinement of clinical skills, organizational principles, and care under the supervision of Registered Nurse preceptors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Austin Peay School of Nursing faculty. This course is offered only in the summer semester for current nursing students who have completed all 2000 and 3000 level nursing courses. Space is limited and enrollment must be approved by the School of Nursing. 280 Clinical Hours.
  
  • NURS 4005 - Social Justice through Health Policy

    Credit Hours 3
    Variable Credit Hours 3
    Description: Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to promote social justice and positive social change through health policy by applying advocacy and quality improvement aspects in order to impact the quality, safety, equity, and access of practice in the healthcare system.
  
  • NURS 4040 - Maternal Child Nursing

    Credit Hours 4
    Prerequisite: Completion of junior level nursing courses;
    Corequisite: NURS 4041  
    Description: Prepares the student to apply knowledge of development and assessment skills while caring for infants, children, adolescents, and child bearing family. Emphasizes health teaching and health promotion
  
  • NURS 4041 - Maternal Child Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours 4
    Corequisite: NURS 4040  
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 4040 . It must be taken concurrently with NURS 4040 . The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 4050 - Community and Public Health Nursing

    Credit Hours 3
    Corequisite: NURS 4051 ;
    Description: Introduces student to community health nursing by focusing on prevention and health promotion practices.  Provides clinical experiences with individuals, families, and groups in community settings.
  
  • NURS 4051 - Community and Public Health Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours 3
    Corequisite: NURS 4050 ;
    Description: This clinical accompanie NURS 4050 .  It must be taken concurrently with NURS 4050 .  The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 4060 - Adult Health II Nursing

    Credit Hours 4
    Prerequisite: Completion of junior level nursing courses;
    Corequisite: NURS 4061  
    Description: Continued application of the nursing process in the care of adults with complex health problems in multiple environments.
  
  • NURS 4061 - Adult Health II Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours 4
    Corequisite: NURS 4060 ;
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 4060 . It must be taken concurrently with NURS 4060 . The same grade will be given in lecture and lab.
  
  • NURS 4070 - Nursing Leadership and Professional Management

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Completion of Junior Nursing courses
    Corequisite: NURS 4071 ;
    Description:  Introduces managerial and leadership and concepts and helps the student apply them to the professional nurse role.
  
  • NURS 4071 - Nursing Leadership and Professional Management Clinical

    Credit Hours 3
    Corequisite: NURS 4070 ;
    Description: This clinical accompanies NURS 4070.  It must be taken concurrently with NURS 4070.  The same grade will be given in lecture and clinical.

     

  
  • NURS 4080 - Trends and Issues of Professional Nursing

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Junior Nursing courses
    Description: Promotes sensitivity to the potential for nurse initiated change through evaluation of current trends and issues impacting upon health care delivery and the nursing profession.
  
  • NURS 4090 - Independent Health Care Study

    Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
  
  • NURS 4100 - Clinical Integration

    Credit Hours 1
    Prerequisite: This course must be taken during the semester in which the student is scheduled to graduate from the BSN program
    Description: A clinical synthesis of normal anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and nursing assessment concepts in patients with selected illnesses. Students are guided through the steps of problem solving, prioritizing needs, determining short term and long term goals, anticipating therapeutic interventions, and initiating appropriate nursing care.
  
  • NURS 4105 - A Social Justice Approach to Population Health and Preventive Measures

    Credit Hours 3
    Variable Credit Hours 3
    Description: This course will engage students in interprofessional discussions to address prevention and population health issues through a social justice approach. Students will be working in interprofessional teams to apply critical appraisal of evidence for the social determinants of health that affect ”at risk” populations, addressing population health ecosystem, and creating culture change.  
  
  • NURS 4120 - Clinical Integration for the BSN Completion Track

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN completion track
    Description: A clinical synthesis of normal anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and nursing assessment concepts in patients with selected illnesses. Students are guided through the steps problem solving, prioritizing needs, determining short and long term goals, anticipating therapeutic intervention, and initiating appropriate nursing care.  One hour credit practicum will validate transfer of knowledge from classroom to the clinical.
  
  • NURS 4180 - Trends and Issues of Professional (RN-BSN)

    Credit Hours 2
    Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN completion program and completion of sophomore level courses.
    Description: Promotes sensitivity to the potential nurse initiated change through evaluation of current trends and issues impacting upon health care delivery and the nursing profession.
  
  • NURS 4350 - Community Nursing for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 4150
    Prerequisite: Nursing license; NURS 3300  
    Description: Introduces student to community health nursing by focusing on prevention and health promotion practices.
     
  
  • NURS 4351 - Community and Public Health Nursing Clinical

    Credit Hours 3
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 4151
    Prerequisite: Nursing licensure; NURS 3300  and NURS 4350  
    Description: Provides application of community health nursing with clinical experiences working with individuals, families, and populations in community setting.
  
  • NURS 4370 - Leadership for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 4170
    Prerequisite: NURS 3300  and nursing license.
    Description: Introduces managerial and leadership and concepts to the practicing RN.
  
  • NURS 4371 - Leadership for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Prerequisite: NURS 4370  and nursing license.
    Description: This clinical course allows application of leadership concepts learned in nursing.
  
  • NURS 4380 - Trends and Issues for RNs

    Credit Hours 3
    Course Changes: Previously NURS 4280
    Pre/Corequisite NURS 3300  
    Description: Examines major issues and trends in contemporary nursing and healthcare including the influence of socioeconomic, ethical, legal, and political variables and professional values.

PELP

  
  • PELP 1020 - Argument and Persuasion

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: A basic introduction to elementary principles of logical thought and the communication of that thought in the context of leadership.
  
  • PELP 2010 - The Ethics of Leadership

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: This course presents a study of ethics in respect to leadership. Readings, activities, and discussions will focus on how to build trust and maintain it through living and leading with integrity.
  
  • PELP 2020 - Leadership Communication Skills

    Credit Hours 1
    Course Changes: Begin Spring 2020
    Description: An introduction to aspects of communicating within an organization.  Understanding the structure of organizations. How to run a meeting according to Roberts Rules of Order. The etiquette of organizational communication.
  
  • PELP 3010 - Problem Solving in Leadership

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: An examination of the various types of problems involving structure, communication, hiring and firing, discipline, gratitude, and other issues that leaders must confront and work through if they are to be effective.
  
  • PELP 3020 - Great Leaders

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: A study of leaders from various parts of the world from various historical eras, and from various disciplines whose activities have shaped world events for better or worse.
  
  • PELP 4010 - Special Topics in Leadership

    Credit Hours 1
    Description: A study of specific aspects of leadership through readings from literature, examination of organizational structures, in-depth study of particular philosophies of leadership and other areas of leadership development.

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 380A - Comparative World Religions

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: A comparative study of world religions including primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Jains, Sikhs, Zoroaskrians, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha’is.
  
  • PHIL 380B - Islam as a World View

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: A study of Islam that explores its history. The life of Muhammed, the Qur’an and Hadiths, the Fire Pillars, basic beliefs and values, divisions of war and peace, Islamic philosophy and the relationships among Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
  
  • PHIL 380C - The Battle of God

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: An exploration of the Battle for God among the children of Abraham – Jews, Christians and Muslims. The course examines the theologies of war and peace in the Jewish TANAKH, the Christian New Testament and the Muslim Qur’an and concludes by analyzing religious extremism in all three faiths.
  
  • PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credit Hours 3
    Description: The method and content of philosophy as a tool to understand the nature of humankind and the world. Primary aims will be to develop the vocabulary and the issues of the major fields of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, and ethics.
 

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