May 16, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Marketing

  
  • MKT 6950 Strategic Marketing Planning


    2 Hours

    This course acquaints students with the marketing planning process and concepts. Various analytical tools are studied which make market planning more effective.
  
  • MKT 6970 Marketing Analytics


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: MKT 6450  

    An advanced graduate course introducing the students to a data-driven approach to marketing decision-making, with emphasis on translating quantitative analytical output into actionable managerial insights.  Using a case-based pedagogy, this course will build students’ data analysis, interpretation, and visualization skills while emphasizing the managerial relevance of the hands-on training.  
  
  • MKT 6990 Independent Study


    2 Hours

    Under some circumstances, an independent study may be available in any area of the program, such as accounting, finance, management, etc. An instructor in that area must agree to oversee the study. Prior approval of the directing professor and the Associate Dean is required.

MPA Private Applied Study

  
  • MPA 52_ Private Woodwinds


    2 Hours

    Private Applied Study on Primary Instrument

    • 5227 = Flute
    • 5229 = Oboe
    • 5231 = Clarinet
    • 5233 = Bassoon
    • 5235 = Saxophone

      Repeatable course; Lesson fee is $300.00.


MSA Private Applied Study

  
  • MSA 51_ Private Woodwinds


    1 Hours

    Private Applied Study on Non-Primary Instrument

    • 5127 = Flute
    • 5129 = Oboe
    • 5131 = Clarinet
    • 5133 = Bassoon
    • 5135 = Saxophone

      Repeatable course; Lesson fee is $150.00.


MSM Music Seminar

  
  • MSM 5027, 5035, 5037 Instrumental Seminar


    0 Hours

    Seminars

    • 5027 = Flute
    • 5035 = Saxophone
    • 5037 = Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon

      Repeatable


Mathematics

  
  • MTH 5050 Mathematical Concepts


    3 Hours

    This graduate course emphasizes basic concepts in mathematics, with application to elementary school mathematics and suggestions for teaching these concepts. For elementary teacher licensure only. (Approximately 20 hours of practicum required, which may be within the scheduled time of the class.)

MUC Commercial Music

  
  • MUC 5010 Advanced Improvisation


    1 Hours

    Course focusing on increasing skills in improvisational techniques used in prevalent mainstream commercial genres. Study will be tailored to the experience level, abilities, and creative goals of the students. Students registered for the course will meet in small group format for 50 minutes per week with the instructor. ($150.00 course fee)
  
  • MUC 5110 Music Industry Apprenticeship


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of the Coordinator of Graduate Commercial Music.

    A formal career educational assignment that enables a student to work for a selected period of time as an apprentice to a music industry professional or a music industry organization. The student will document apprentice experiences in a Work Journal. An Apprentice Contract must be completed and approved prior to enrollment, describing specific responsibilities and expectations of the apprenticeship.
  
  • MUC 5990 Independent Study in Commercial Music


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and Coordinator of Graduate Commercial Music.

    Opportunity for graduate music students to pursue a special area of interest in commercial music under direct faculty supervision. May be repeated.
  
  • MUC 5991-3 Special Studies in Commercial Music


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and Coordinator of Graduate Commercial Music.

    Opportunity for graduate music students to pursue a special area of interest in commercial music under direct faculty supervision. May be repeated. For 1-hour credit, course meets 25 minutes per week with a fee of $150. For 2 or 3-hours credit, course meets 50 minutes per week with a fee of $300.
  
  • MUC 6010 Advanced Commercial Music Styles


    1 Hours

    Course focusing on increasing skills in performance styles used in prevalent mainstream commercial genres. Study will be tailored to the experience level, abilities, and creative goals of the students. Students registered for the course will meet in small group format for 50 minutes per week with the instructor. ($150.00 course fee)
  
  • MUC 6110 Advanced Media Writing I


    2 Hours

    Advanced writing, arranging, and production of music for short media forms (jingles, post-scoring for advertising spots, TV shows, game music, etc.). The course will focus on logistics, musical techniques, and artistic considerations used to create music that supports various short media forms. Industry use of these forms will be examined.
  
  • MUC 6120 Advanced Media Writing II


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUC 6110 .

    Advanced writing, arranging, and production of music for longer media forms (documentary and feature films, multi-media presentations, etc.). The course will focus on logistics, musical techniques, and artistic considerations used to create music that supports various longer media forms. Industry use of these forms will be examined.
  
  • MUC 6130 Lyric Writing for Media


    1 Hours

    Advanced instruction in the application and technique of the use of words (lyrics) in media music. The use of lyrics in basic songwriting, jingles, movie themes, TV show-themes, and other media forms will be reviewed. The class will participate in individual lyric writing projects, and group projects, and critique sessions.

MUE Music Education

  
  • MUE 5100 Kodaly Pedagogy in America I


    2 Hours

    Corequisites: The course should be taken concurrently with Kodaly Pedagogy in America I Project.

    Kodaly Pedagogy in America I is a course designed to introduce the philosophy, sequential content, teaching techniques, and materials for Kodaly Music Education in kindergarten through third grade.
  
  • MUE 5110 Kodaly Pedagogy in America I Project


    1 Hours

    Kodaly Pedagogy in America I Project is taken concurrently with Kodaly Pedagogy in America I. It is an independent research project requiring the development of an extensive, analyzed collection of folksongs usable in Kodaly Music Education, kindergarten through third grade.
  
  • MUE 5120 Kodaly Pedagogy in America II


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUE 5100 , MUE 5110 . Corequisites: The course should be taken concurrently with Kodaly Pedagogy in America II Project.

    Kodaly Pedagogy in America II is a course designed to introduce the philosophy, sequential content teaching techniques and materials for Kodaly Music Education in fourth through sixth grades.
  
  • MUE 5130 Kodaly Pedagogy in America II Project


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUE 5100 , 5100. Corequisites: Kodaly Pedagogy in America II Project is taken concurrently with Kodaly Pedagogy in America II.

    It is an independent research project requiring the development of an extensive, analyzed collection of folksongs usable in Kodaly Music Education, fourth through sixth grades.
  
  • MUE 5140 Solfege I


    2 Hours

    This course is designed to develop basic aural, sight-singing, and keyboard skills for the Kodaly music educator. It incorporates use of pentatonic and diatonic music as well as music with simple altered tones.
  
  • MUE 5150 Solfege II


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUE 5140 .

    This course is designed to develop advanced level aural, sightsinging, and keyboard skills for the Kodaly music educator. It incorporates modal music as well as music using complex altered tones and modulation.
  
  • MUE 5160 Folksong Research


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUE 5100 . Corequisites: Folksong Research should be taken concurrently with Folksong Research Project.

    Folksong Research is a course designed to survey major categories of folksong and to develop theoretical skills usable in folksong analysis.
  
  • MUE 5170 Folksong Research Project


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUE 5110 .

    Folksong Research Project is taken concurrently with Folksong Research. It is an independent research project requiring the development of an extensive, analyzed collection of one category of folksongs.
  
  • MUE 5180 Issues in Kodaly Music Education


    2 Hours

    Corequisites: Issues in Kodaly Music Education Project should be taken concurrently with the course.

    This course is designed to explore in depth one specific educational issue as it relates to Kodaly Music Education. Topics will change from year to year to offer maximum variety.
  
  • MUE 5190 Issues in Kodaly Music Education Project


    1 Hours

    Issues in Kodaly Music Education Project is taken concurrently with Issues in Kodaly Music Education. It is an independent research project requiring the development of an extensive paper/collection correlated to the current topic of Issues in Kodaly Music Education.
  
  • MUE 5210 Foundations of Music Education


    3 Hours

    Foundations of Music Education provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of Music Education. Course content explores curricular design reflecting these diverse components of the field of Music Education.
  
  • MUE 5220 Methods and Materials in Elementary/Middle School Music Education


    3 Hours

    This course provides an overview of major contemporary systems of elementary/middle school music teaching. Philosophical/historical background, exemplary techniques, and resource materials are presented to clarify these methodologies as optional approaches for teaching music to children.
  
  • MUE 5230 Instrumental Technique and Repertory


    3 Hours

    An advanced instrumental conducting course which emphasizes continuing attention to physical skills of conducting, score analysis and interpretation, rehearsal skills and repertory development. Emphasis will be placed on exploration of musical materials appropriate for student instrumental groups.
  
  • MUE 5250 Contemporary Issues in Music Education


    3 Hours

    The course will prepare music educators to be conversant with and knowledgeable about current education topics / issues / trends which impact music education. Students will engage in current issues of curriculum and investigate sources for curriculum models; study the major landmarks, trends, and tools in music education assessment and accountability; consider legal and political issues related to education, and function as a community of leaders as they examine these and other topics related to general education as well as to music education.
  
  • MUE 5260 Advanced Choral Techniques


    3 Hours

    An advanced choral conducting course which emphasizes continuing attention to physical skills of conducting, score analysis, interpretation, and rehearsal procedures.
  
  • MUE 5300 Orff Pedagogy I: Basic Concepts


    2 Hours

    Corequisites: The course should be taken concurrently with Orff Pedagogy I: Laboratory.

    Initial level draws from the three components of Orff-Schulwerk teacher training: experiential, conceptual, and pedagogical. Skills necessary to plan and implement a variety of Orff-Schulwerk music and movement activities are learned working with the materials and procedures of the Orff-Schulwerk instructional model.
  
  • MUE 5310 Orff Pedagogy I: Laboratory


    1 Hours

    Corequisites: This course should be taken concurrently with Orff Pedagogy I: Basic Concepts.

    Initial level provides substantial experience-based learning that develops basic skills in movement, recorder, and the synthesis of music and movement through elemental styles/literature of global cultures.
  
  • MUE 5320 Orff Pedagogy II: Basic Concepts


    2 Hours

    Corequisites: This course should be taken concurrently with Orff Pedagogy II: Laboratory.

    Intermediate level continues the study of experiential, conceptual, and pedagogical components of Orff Schulwerk teacher training. Music and movement elements and skills needed for their implementation are developed. The role of teacher as facilitator is examined.
  
  • MUE 5330 Orff Pedagogy II: Laboratory


    1 Hours

    Corequisites: This course should be taken concurrently with Orff Pedagogy II: Basic Concepts.

    Further skill in recorder consort ensembles and movement are developed. Analysis is presented through elemental styles/literature of global cultures.
  
  • MUE 5340 Orff Pedagogy III: Basic Concepts


    2 Hours

    Corequisites: This course should be taken concurrently with Orff Pedagogy III: Laboratory.

    Level III includes a critical look at the pedagogical attributes of Orff-Schulwerk’s contribution to music and movement. All levels of Schulwerk’s three components and comprehension of Schulwerk’s application to the discipline of music and other art forms are developed. Level III includes an extended practicum.
  
  • MUE 5350 Orff Pedagogy III: Laboratory


    1 Hours

    Corequisites: This course should be taken concurrently with Orff Pedagogy III: Basic Concepts.

    Ensemble and composition skills in recorder and movement are extensively developed. There is a concentrated focus on how classroom implementation is developed based on the synthesis of music and movement using music of the Americas and elemental styles/literature of global cultures.
  
  • MUE 5990 Independent Studies in Music Education


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Opportunity for music students to pursue a special area of interest under faculty supervision. May be repeated.

MUG General Music

  
  • MUG 5010 Graduate History Review


    1 Hours

    A graduate level review of the forms, styles, and composers of all major historical music periods.
  
  • MUG 5020 Graduate Theory Review


    1 Hours

    A graduate level review of common practice harmony, twentieth-century styles, counterpoint, instrumentation, and form.
  
  • MUG 6000 Culminating Project/Examinations


    2-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Student must have achieved Candidacy status.

    MUG 6000 includes the terminal requirements for the M.M. degree. All students are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and oral examinations and a culminating project which varies, depending on the student’s particular track. Options and requirements for each culminating track are described in Guidelines for the Master of Music Degree accessed through the Belmont University Portal. Students should register for the course during their final semester of enrollment. The class is graded pass/fail.

MUH Music History

  
  • MUH 5210 Music History Seminar


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUG 5010  or passing score on Graduate History Placement Exam.

    A series of in-depth topical seminars for graduate music students which will cover a wide range of periods, composers, and musical genres.
  
  • MUH 5215 Music History Seminar: Commercial Music


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on graduate entry placement test for MM in Commerical Music.

    A graduate level course which examines an aspect of the history of commercial music from among the popular ballads of the mid-nineteenth century to popular music forms of the present day. This course may examine the creation and production of many styles of commercial music including pop, jazz, country, and hip hop in terms of political, economic and social influences. This course is research intensive through the examination of primary sources and recordings of music from a largely un-notated tradition.

MUK Music Technology

  
  • MUK 5110 Music Technology for Composition


    2 Hours

    Utilizing various facets of music technology to assist in the ideas and process of music composition. Various types of music technology (Music notation programs, Audio/MIDI Sequencing applications, Synthesis, Samplers, MIDI Sound Modules, Software based synthesizers, etc.) will be used as aids in creating compositions. In addition to technology being a tool, attention will also be given to the use of technology as a creative outlet or as a “Musical Instrument.”

MUL Music Literature

  
  • MUL 5010 Keyboard Literature


    3 Hours

    A survey of keyboard literature from the Baroque era through the present. Emphasis will be placed on the standard keyboard performance literature along with the preeminent keyboard composers and common performance practices.
  
  • MUL 5020 Opera Literature


    2 Hours

    A survey of solo literature in opera from the Baroque period through the present. The focus will include literature, performance practice, and important composers.
  
  • MUL 5110 French and Italian Song Literature


    2 Hours

    A survey of Italian art song from the Baroque period through the present and French song literature from 1830 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on evolving performance practice and the important composers of both genres.
  
  • MUL 5120 German Lied


    2 Hours

    A survey of German and Austrian lieder and its composers from the Baroque era to the present. Focus will be placed on evolving performance practice. Literature from the 19th and 20th centuries will be emphasized.
  
  • MUL 5220 American/British Art Song


    2 Hours

    A survey of British and American art song works and their composers. The British portion will focus from John Dowland to the present. The American portion will focus on the post civil war period but will emphasize the 20th century.
  
  • MUL 5270 Choral Literature


    3 Hours

    Explores the significant choral literature of all styles and periods. Building a broad knowledge base of choral repertory and developing understanding of performance practice is emphasized. Attention is also given to selecting appropriate materials for specific groups.
  
  • MUL 5280 Instrumental Literature


    3 Hours

    A historical survey of major instrumental music literature through the study of selected pieces from the solo, chamber, wind band, and orchestral repertoire.

MUN Music Ensembles

  
  • MUN 5XXX Ensemble Participation


    1 Hours

    Repeatable course
  
  • MUN 5940 Graduate Chamber Music Studies


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of director required.

    Composed of graduate students interested in pursuing the chamber repertoire for their applied area. Requires two (2) hours of rehearsal and 30 minutes of coached time per week. A Graduate Chamber Music Studies Contract designating a coach and planned repertoire must be completed by student and coach and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.
  
  • MUN 5960 Ensemble Internship


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of director required.

    Graduate students may select an internship with any of the following School of Music classical instrumental or choral ensembles: Instrumental - Belmont Wind Ensemble, Belmont Orchestra, Belmont Percussion Ensemble, Belmont Guitar Ensemble, Belmont Jazz Ensemble; Choral -Belmont Chamber Singers, Belmont Chorale, University Singers, Nashville Children’s Choir, Opera Workshop, Oratorio Chorus, Women’s Choir. An Internship Contract must be completed and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies, describing specific responsibilities of the internship (e.g. assistant director, lead roles, etc.). Limited to two semesters of participation.
  
  • MUN 5970 Commercial Ensemble Internship


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of ensemble director and Director of Graduate Studies in Music.

    Graduate students majoring in Commercial Music may select an internship with a School of Music commercial instrumental or choral ensemble. An Internship Contract must be completed and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies, describing specific responsibilities of the internship (e.g. assistant director, arranger, etc.). Limited to two semesters of participation.
  
  • MUN 5980 Graduate Ensemble Studies


    0-1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of ensemble director and instructor required.

    Graduate students may participate in an approved School of Music ensemble. Repeatable.

MUP Pedagogy

  
  • MUP 5010 Introduction to Pedagogy of Applied Music


    3 Hours

    Introduction to Pedagogy of Applied Music will provide an overview of the current methods and literature, instructional techniques, philosophical bases, curriculum building, and administration of the teaching of applied music. The focus will include both pre-college and undergraduate college levels and both individual and class teaching situations.
  
  • MUP 5020 Advanced Pedagogy of Applied Music


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUP 5010 .

    This course is designed for advanced study in the field of pedagogy of applied music under faculty supervision. The focus may include, but will not be limited to, the following topics: supervised individual and independent research, observation, supervised teaching in Belmont Academy, supervised practicum in the vocal computerized lab, and other practicum experience.
  
  • MUP 5300 Supervised Teaching


    1-2 Hours

    Supervised teaching is tailored to the needs and interests of the graduate student, and will include teaching individuals or applied class, concurrent with a study of literature appropriate to the type, age, and maturity of students being taught.
  
  • MUP 6010 Commercial Music Pedagogy


    1 Hours

    Course focusing on increasing skills in introductory and advanced commercial pedagogical techniques. Study will be tailored to the experience level, abilities, and creative goals of the students. Students registered for the course will meet in small group format for 50 minutes per week with the instructor. When there is one student enrolled, the course will meet for 25 minutes per week in a private lesson format. ($150.00 course fee)

MUR Church Music

  
  • MUR 5030 Issues in Church Music Education


    2 Hours

    A study of the philosophy and practice of the church music education program. The focus will include church music education methods and materials used to lead and teach various age groups from early childhood level through high school level.
  
  • MUR 5120 Music in Worship: Theology, History, and Practice


    3 Hours

    A survey of important views on the theology of music in worship with a focus on the historical development of approaches to worship in various Christian traditions. Emphasis will be placed on worship resources and planning for effective worship.
  
  • MUR 5130 Hymns: Their History and Use


    2 Hours

    A study of congregational song from the early church to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the practical use of hymns in modern worship.
  
  • MUR 5300 Supervised Music Ministry Practicum


    1-2 Hours

    The practicum includes a semester of supervised leadership in a church music program. The student will be supervised by an experienced choir director or pastor and by the student’s faculty mentor.

MUS Music Research

  
  • MUS 5010 Introduction to Music Research


    3 Hours

    Introduction to music research tools, materials, and techniques. The focus of the course will include major references and indexes, database, and internet research. The course will be relevant to all majors and will encompass both quantitative and qualitative research. A research project relating to the student’s major will be required.

MUT Music Theory

  
  • MUT 5210 Pedagogy of Music Theory


    3 Hours

    An overview of the teaching of music theory with attention to current methods and literature, instructional techniques, and building curriculum and content.
  
  • MUT 5310 Analytical Techniques


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUG 5020  or passing score on Graduate Theory Placement Exam.

    Advanced study in the analysis of music from across a range of genres and styles. In addition to traditional harmonic and formal analysis, a variety of techniques will be explored and may include LaRue style analysis; analysis of rhythm and meter; and an introduction to Schenkerian and related linear-reductive systems.
  
  • MUT 5350 Compositional Analysis: Music Since 1900


    3 Hours

    A stylistic analysis and writing course dealing with the application of twentieth-century compositional materials, devices, and procedures as demonstrated in the works of significant twentieth-century composers.
  
  • MUT 5360 Advanced Commercial Music Analysis


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on graduate entry placement test for MM in Commercial Music.

    The advanced study of melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, and formal analysis in jazz and popular music through application of appropriate theoretical concepts and analytical tools including chord/scale relationships and stylistic traits. Included is an analysis of modern improvisation and songwriting techniques, as well as composition in a variety of styles.

Non-Profit Leadership (Area-Focused)

  
  • NPL 6020 Financial Planning for Non-Profit Leaders


    3 Hours

    This course will further develop students’ understanding and skills in the areas of; the economics of non-profits, non-profit accounting, and financial management.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 5010 Advanced Pathophysiology


    3 Hours

    The course is designed to provide the post-baccalaureate nurse with the opportunity to utilize undergraduate science background and clinical experiences in the examination of pathophysiologic mechanisms of certain disease processes. Selected client case studies will be utilized.
  
  • NUR 5020 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on the analysis and utilization of nursing, family and other related theories and conceptual models and their relationship to research and practice as a graduate-prepared nurse.
  
  • NUR 5040 Advanced Nursing Research


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 5050 .

    Methodology including design, sampling, data collection, and data analysis is explored in depth. Quantitative and qualitative methods are studied. Application of knowledge is evidenced by synthesis of the current nursing and health-related literature into a written state-of-the-science review.
  
  • NUR 5041 Research Applications


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 5040  and NUR 5050 .

    In this course students have the opportunity to apply research principles learned in NUR 5040 Advanced Nursing Research. This course will include participation in data analysis, critique of research articles, and application of strategies for utilization of research findings to enhance evidence-based practice. The course is designed to help students learn how to use research principles to evaluate and manage their clinical practices.
  
  • NUR 5050 Statistics in Health Care Research


    3 Hours

    This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics used in health care research. Emphasis is placed on how and when to use statistical techniques as well as interpretation of statistics. Computer applications also are explored.
  
  • NUR 5100 Transition to Graduate Nursing Practice


    2 Hours

    This course will: 1) provide foundational skills in professional behaviors, oral and written communication, scholarly activity, and critical thinking, and 2) explain the roles and the perspective of the APRN as a healthcare provider in a complex healthcare system. 
  
  • NUR 5140 Advanced Pharmacology


    3 Hours

    Pharmacokinetics, dynamics and therapeutics of major drug classifications in current therapeutic use are discussed. Principles and prescribing practices for advanced practice nurses are emphasized.
  
  • NUR 5300 Advanced Health Assessment


    3 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice advanced health assessment techniques utilized by nurse practitioners. Students participate in class and laboratory activities to enhance assessment skills, with an emphasis on pattern recognition and development of differential diagnoses. Students will also enroll in NUR 5301 Advanced Health Assessment Lab .
  
  • NUR 5301 Advanced Health Assessment Lab


    0 Hours

    The laboratory component provides the opportunity for hands-on practice and demonstration of advanced health assessment techniques.
  
  • NUR 5530 Healthcare Informatics for Nursing Administrators


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on information system concepts and technologies used in the processing of nursing information to arrive at clinical decision-making. Analysis of healthcare information systems in clinical management, nursing administration, education, and research will be explored.
  
  • NUR 5610 Primary Health Care I


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 5140 NUR 5300 . Corequisites: with NUR 5612 .

    This course encompasses both didactic and clinical content. Health promotion and disease prevention throughout the life span are discussed. Students explore the management of acute and chronic illnesses throughout the life span. Emphasis is on diagnosis and management of clinical problems. Clinical situations are provided for students to begin integration and synthesis of the didactic component of the course.
  
  • NUR 5612 Primary Health Care I Clinical


    1 Hours

    Corequisites: with NUR 5610 .

    Clinical experiences with seasoned preceptors provide opportunities for role development and application of content learned in NUR 5610 . Students participate in 100-150 clinical hours.
  
  • NUR 5630 Primary Health Care II


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 5300 , NUR 5140 , NUR 5610  and NUR 5612 . Corequisites: with NUR 5632 .

    This course is a continuation of the concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management begun in NUR 5610  (PHCI). In addition to didactic content and clinical experiences, students will participate in a clinical conference designed to encourage peer feedback. Emphasis is placed on continuing synthesis and integration of content in the classroom and in the clinical setting.
  
  • NUR 5632 Primary Health Care II Clinical


    2 Hours

    Corequisites: with NUR 5630 .

    Clinical experiences with seasoned preceptors provide opportunities for continued role development and application of content learned in NUR 5630 . Students participate in 220-260 clinical hours.
  
  • NUR 5680 Family Nurse Practitioner Intensive Practicum


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 5630  and NUR 5632 . Corequisites: with NUR 5682 .

    This course integrates the knowledge and skills acquired in previous clinical courses in an intensive clinical semester. Students are expected to demonstrate significant synthesis of diagnostic, management, and evaluation skills in the clinical setting.
  
  • NUR 5682 Family Nurse Practitioner Intensive Practicum Clinical


    3 Hours

    Corequisites: with NUR 5680 .

    Students concentrate on clinical experiences in this course, participating in 300-360 clinical hours with seasoned preceptors that offer concentrated focus on role development and application of content.
  
  • NUR 5700 Nursing and Health Care Issues: Trends, Policy and Economics


    3 Hours

    This course provides a forum for the exploration and evaluation of current major issues and problems in health care. It prepares a student for efficient stewardship of resources and organizational management within diverse health care settings, with an emphasis of financial, economic, operational, and strategic planning as it relates to the economics of the health care delivery system. This course provides opportunity to pursue study to meet individual student needs.
  
  • NUR 5710 Clinical Information Systems


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on the application of informatics technologies that support information management within the health care setting, including the dissemination of health care data, health care decision support, clinical systems and guidelines, and emerging patterns and trends.
  
  • NUR 5910 Independent Study


    1-3 Hours

  
  • NUR 5920 International Health Care Delivery Systems


    3 Hours

    This elective examines the health care delivery system of a selected country, its philosophy, and technology of the country (countries) visited. The system of the selected country is compared to the health care delivery system of the United States. Learning activities include immersion into the selected country, lecture, small group discussion, pertinent readings, and clinical practice.
  
  • NUR 5930 Independent Study: Clinical Practice


    1-3 Hours

  
  • NUR 6100 Population Health and Epidemiology


    3 Hours

    This course provides the students with knowledge and skills to define and describe population health. Students will examine the implications of various health related states and aggregate data.
  
  • NUR 6110 Biostatistics


    3 Hours

    This course provides students with broad foundational knowledge and skills to apply biostatistical concepts to the evaluation of health outcomes.
  
  • NUR 6120 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship


    3 Hours

    Students will identify a discrete body of literature, and then immerse themselves in the identified literature in order to analyze its strengths and weaknesses, to identify conceptual gaps, and to evaluate proposed strategies.  Through literature immersion, the student will also develop a philosophical basis for resolution of a defined population health problem.
  
  • NUR 6130 Scholarly Project 1


    2 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 6120 .

    This  course  will  assist  the  student  to  select  a  health  care  problem  and  to  explore  the  problem  from  multiple  perspectives  in  the  clinical  setting.    The  clinical  course  experiences  will  inform  the  student͛s  adoption  of  an  appropriate  model,  as  well  as  the  development  of  a  scholarly  project.    Students  will  also  enroll  in  NUR  6130,  Scholarly  Project  1,  concurrently. 
  
  • NUR 6132 Scholarly Project 1 Clinical


    4 Hours

    Prerequisites: NUR 6120 .

    This course will assist the student to select a health care problem and to explore the problem from multiple perspectives in the clinical setting. The clinical course experiences will inform the student’s adoption of an appropriate model, as well as the development of a scholarly project. Students will also enroll in NUR 6130 Scholarly Project 1  concurrently.
  
  • NUR 6140 Health Care Finance


    3 Hours

    This course provides students with an overview of health care finance principles such as economic theory, reimbursement issues, and cost/benefit analysis, with application of these principles in various health care financial settings.
  
  • NUR 6150 Evaluation of Health Care Outcomes 1


    3 Hours

    This course will provide students with the knowledge and tools to support, promote, and implement evidence-based practice, to conduct strategic problem analyses, and to develop evaluation components for student scholarly projects. Students will evaluate models and analyze the implications of model implementation, utilizing various change theories.
  
  • NUR 6200 Evaluation of Health Care Outcomes 2


    2 Hours

    The course will provide students with the tools to evaluate and improve programs, to develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs, and to analyze variations in patterns and outcomes.  The course will emphasize program evaluation for improvement including outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and economic viability.
  
  • NUR 6210 Leadership & Management of Organizations & Systems


    3 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity for the students to explore evidence-based concepts and leadership and organizational theories and frameworks to be effective leaders at the population, organizational, and system levels.  Students will analyze spheres of influence important to the practice environment in the delivery of health care and the role of inter-professional collaboration to achieve optimal health outcomes in complex health care systems.
  
  • NUR 6220 Health Care Policy


    3 Hours

    This course provides students with an in-depth analysis of health policy formation including the socio-political underpinnings and contemporary issues of the US health care system. The course will also focus on the impact of various regulatory systems and the emerging role of the DNP as a leader in health policy design and implementation.
 

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