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MUS 704P. Percussion Ensemble Literature
2.00
Crosslisted MUS 604P
An in-depth study of percussion ensemble literature. Class participants will study history, style, development, performance traditions and other pertinent issues related to the music and composers.
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MUS 706P. Percussion Ensemble Literature Lab
1.00
A laboratory study of percussion ensemble literature. The course will be taken the same semester as MUS 704P and will focus on the study of scores, the historical importance of the music and conducting the music studied.
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MUS 707A. Score and Literature Survey for Choral Conductors I
3.00
This course has been designed to give an overview of choral literature both from an historical perspective (musical period, genre, composers, performance practice, style) and more practical review of pieces suggested for performance at the senior high school, college, and adult levels. While standard composers and works will be studied, the instructors may include lesser-known works and contemporary literature of interest. The literature will be studied by reading through scores and listening to recordings of significant works. The instructor and guest lecturers will present ideas about the pieces, successful programming and appropriate selection of literature for specific levels.
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MUS 707B. Score and Literature Survey for Orchestral Conductors I
3.00
This course has been designed to give an overview of orchestral literature both from a historical perspective (musical period, genre, composers, performance practice, style) and more practical review of pieces suggested for performance at the senior high school, college, and adult levels. While standard composers and works will be studied, the instructors may include lesser-known works and contemporary literature of interest. The literature will be studied by reading through scores and listening to recordings of significant works. The instructor and guest lecturers will present ideas about the pieces, successful programming and appropriate selection of literature for specific levels.
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MUS 707C. Score and Literature Survey for Wind Conductors I
3.00
This course has been designed to give an overview of wind literature both from a historical perspective (musical period, genre, composers, performance practice, style) and more practical review of pieces suggested for performance at the senior high school, college, and adult levels. While standard composers and works will be studied, the instructors may include lesser-known works and contemporary literature of interest. The literature will be studied by reading through scores and listening to recordings of significant works. The instructor and guest lecturers will present ideas about the pieces, successful programming and appropriate selection of literature for specific levels.
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MUS 708A. Score and Literature Survey for Choral Conductors II
3.00
This course functions as the continuation of MUS 707A . It is designed to give and overview of choral literature both from a historical perspective (musical period, genre, composers, performance practice, style) and a more practical review of pieces suggested for performance at the senior high school, college and adult levels. While standard composers and works will be studied, the Instructors may include lesser-known works and contemporary literature of interest. The literature will be studied by reading through scores and listening to recordings of significant works. The instructor and guest lecturers will present ideas about the pieces, successful programming and appropriate selection of literature for specific levels. Prerequisite: MUS 707A .
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MUS 708B. Score and Literature Survey for Orchestral Conductors II
3.00
This course functions as the continuation of MUS 707B . It is designed to give and overview of orchestral literature both from a historical perspective (musical period, genre, composers, performance practice, style) and a more practical review of pieces suggested for performance at the senior high school, college and adult levels. While standard composers and works will be studied, the instructors may include lesser-known works and contemporary literature of interest. The literature will be studied by reading through scores and listening to recordings of significant works. The instructor and guest lecturers will present ideas about the pieces, successful programming and appropriate selection of literature for specific levels. Prerequisite: MUS 707B .
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MUS 708C. Score and Literature Survey for Wind Conductors II
3.00
This course functions as the continuation of MUS 707C . It is designed to give and overview of wind literature both from a historical perspective (musical period, genre, composers, performance practice, style) and a more practical review of pieces suggested for performance at the senior high school, college and adult levels. While standard composers and works will be studied the instructors may include lesser-known works and contemporary literature of interest. The literature will be studied by reading through scores and listening to recordings of significant works. The instructor and guest lecturers will present ideas about the pieces, successful programming and appropriate selection of literature for specific levels. Prerequisite: MUS 707C .
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MUS 710. Percussion Chamber Music Literature
3.00
An in-depth study of percussion chamber music literature. The course will include composers, history, style, performance traditions and other pertinent issues related to the music written for percussion and other instruments.
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MUS 730. Conductor Topics Seminar
1.00
This course has been designed to offer graduate conductors valuable perspectives, opinions, advice and discussion about various conducting topics, both musical and non-musical. Topics will include but are not limited to: organizational skills, rehearsal techniques, gesture, programming, professional development, collaboration with other areas, pedagogy, presenting workshops and writing syllabi. This course will be taught by ensemble faculty and guest lecturers. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 740. The German Lied for Pianists and Singers
2.00
A seminar devoted to the study and performance of the German lied. Topics will change each time the course is offered. Enrollment limited to graduate pianists and vocalists.
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MUS 750. Graduate Seminar I
3.00
An advanced topical seminar in early music (to c. 1750). Topic and professor may change with each offering. Prerequisite: Placement by diagnostic examination and MUS 600 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 751. Literature Lab I
1.00
Survey of early music repertoire (to 1750). Normally taken in the same semester with MUS 750. Graduate Seminar I .
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MUS 752. Graduate Seminar II
3.00
An advanced topical seminar in Classical and early Romantic music. Topic and professor may change with each offering. Prerequisite: Placement by diagnostic examination and MUS 600 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 753. Literature Lab II
1.00
Survey of Classical and Early Romantic repertoire. Normally taken in the same semester with MUS 752. Graduate Seminar II .
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MUS 754. Graduate Seminar III
3.00
An advanced topical seminar in music from the late Romantic era to the present. Topic and professor may change with each offering. Prerequisite: Placement by diagnostic examination and MUS 600 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 755. Literature Lab III
1.00
Survey of repertoire from the late Romantic era to the present. Normally taken in the same semester with MUS 754. Graduate Seminar III .
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MUS 756. Graduate Seminar IV
3.00
An advanced topical seminar in ethnomusicology, popular music and jazz. Topic and professor may change with each offering. Prerequisite: Placement by diagnostic examination and MUS 600 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 757. Literature Lab IV
1.00
Survey of jazz and popular repertoire as well as selected world music. Normally taken in the same semester with MUS 756. Graduate Seminar IV .
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MUS 758. Brass Ensemble Literature
3.00
Study of brass ensemble literature. Emphasis upon works for brass quintet and large brass ensemble, historical perspectives, aspects of performance practice techniques, performances of representative works and score analysis.
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MUS 759. Aspects of Wind Performance
2.00
Topics of interest related to wind performance; may include performance anxiety, performance health, Alexander technique and performance practices specific to the student’s primary instrument of study which may include topics in Baroque and Classical ornamentation, jazz style and interpretation, and contemporary, extended performance techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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MUS 760. Research Methods for DMAStudents
3.00
A study of advanced research methods appropriate to doctoral level students. This course will focus on honing skills in research, bibliography and writing as they apply to musical scholarship and performance. Prerequisite: Admission to the MMA/DMA degree program.
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MUS 761. Doctoral Recital
3.00
A public performance of doctoral level repertoire. Will be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.
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MUS 762. Doctor of Musical Arts Lecture Recital
3.00
A public lecture recital in which the candidate reports the results of graduate-level research in lecture format and performs music from the topic of research. Topics might be analytical, historical or pedagogical in nature. One semester prior to the lecture recital semester, the student must submit a proposal stating the nature of the research to be approved by the student’s advisory committee. Prerequisite: MUS 600 .
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MUS 763. Doctor of Musical Arts Document
1.00 - 3.00
May be repeated until 3 credits are completed. A thesis that is an expansion of the lecture-recital research (MUS 762 ). Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. Prerequisite: MUS 600 .
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MUED 501. Workshops in Music Education
1.00 - 3.00
Designed to provide a variety of workshop experiences; many workshops are particularly appropriate for teachers in elementary and secondary schools. The content of each will be determined by interest and demand.
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MUED 531. Psychology of Music
3.00
Typically Offered: SPRNGSUMMR
Crosslisted MUED 431
This course examines the topic of music psychology, and explores current findings and related subtopics, including those from brain sciences. Students will observe the practical application of research findings via practicum placements. Students will reflect on, and synthesize their content knowledge of the topic with their personal field experience knowledge for the purpose of making connections to their own career goals for future employment (e.g. music classroom, music therapy settings).
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MUED 570. Marching Band Procedures
2.00
Skills and knowledge needed to organize, administer, plan and teach marching band shows including shows for various competitions, parades, football, basketball and festival events; techniques for developing both marching and playing style through a functional method of fundamental drills.
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MUED 571. Jazz and Show Choir Procedures
2.00
Skills and concepts needed to organize, administer, plan, teach and perform in jazz or show choirs will be taught. Techniques of commercial vocal style and choreography for the show choir will be covered.
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MUED 598. Selected Topics in Music Education
1.00 - 4.00
Courses in music education which are of a topical nature. May be repeated.
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MUED 660. Introduction to Graduate Study in Music
1.00
This course provides an overview of the goals and guiding principles for the Master of Music with a concentration in music education. The required portfolio project will be begun in this course.
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MUED 661. The Professional Portfolio
1.00
This course provides the opportunity to draw together the strands of the Master of Music with a concentration in music education in the form of a professional portfolio and in preparation for the comprehensive exam and the thesis/document.
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MUED 670. Principles and Practices in Music Education
3.00
The foundations underlying music education programs and practices found in the history of music education, philosophy with special emphasis on aesthetics, sociology, social psychology and psychology. Practices in music education are examined from the perspective of these foundation studies.
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MUED 671. Research in Music Education
2.00
Understanding the principles and techniques of historical, descriptive, experimental and conceptual research. Planning original research. A thesis proposal is the final class requirement.
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MUED 680. Document in Music Education
3.00
Final research project for music education majors who choose three credits of course work and a smaller document, rather than the thesis. Follows thesis procedure.
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MUED 690. Special Studies in Music Education
1.00 - 3.00
Opportunity for supervised independent study in areas of special interest to the student. May be repeated for credit.
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MUED 698. Comprehensive Continuance
1.00
Continued preparation in anticipation of the comprehensive examination. Course may be repeated as needed.
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MUED 699. Thesis Continuance
2.00
Continued study, research and writing in the area of thesis concentration. Course may be repeated as needed.
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MUED 700. Thesis Research
1.00 - 6.00
This course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory/incomplete (S/U/I) basis.
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MUPED 573. Projects in Private Piano Pedagogy
2.00
This course focuses on topics of special interest to the private piano teacher: overview of current methods, materials and repertoire for teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced students; teaching techniques and strategies; preparing students for college level piano study; business procedures for maintaining a private studio; electronic and computer aids in the piano studio.
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MUPED 577. Vocal Pedagogy
2.00
An advanced survey of scientific and empirical approaches to vocal pedagogy.
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MUPED 672. Secondary Woodwind Pedagogy
1.00
Secondary Woodwind Instrumental Pedagogy will examine selected woodwind instruments and related pedagogical materials in the Multiple Woodwind Doctor of Musical Arts concentration. Topics will include historical development, solo and instructional literature, private instructional approaches and techniques, and career development. The course may be repeated for credit.
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MUPED 704. Music Pedagogy in Higher Education
3.00
Presents research related to learning theory, developmental characteristics of students in higher education, and instructional and motivational strategies for both classroom and individual applied instruction in music. Covers planning, assessment, professional behavior and instructional technology available at JMU. Normally taken in the first semester of study for the D.M.A.
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MUPED 705. Music Pedagogy in Higher Education II: Teaching Music History and General Education
3.00
Students apply the knowledge gained in MUPED 704 and become acquainted with specific techniques and teaching resources in two areas: music history and general education. Prerequisites: MUPED 704 .
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MUPED 706. Music Pedagogy in Higher Education III: Theory
3.00
Typically Offered: ONCEAYEAR
Examination of the philosophies, curricula, resources and techniques of teaching undergraduate music theory (written and aural components). Extensive review of the textbook literature and curricular design, study of contrasting theoretical and cognitive approaches, classroom observations, practice teaching and follow-up discussions suitable to undergraduate instruction. Prerequisite or corequisite: MUPED 704 . Prerequisites: Passing Score on Graduate Music Theory Entrance Exam or MUS 576 .
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MUPED 725. String Pedagogy for Major Instrument I.
2.00
Typically Offered: FALL
Teaching of the applied major instrument from the beginning level to intermediate level. Includes an overview of repertoire at each level and various schools of teaching. Detailed investigation into bow and left hand technique, technique rehabilitation, stylistic interpretation, hands-on opportunities for teaching students from beginning to intermediate levels.
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MUPED 726. String Pedagogy for Major Instrument II
2.00
Teaching the applied major instrument from the college to advanced levels. Includes an overview of repertoire at each level and various schools of teaching. Detailed investigation into bow and left hand technique, technique rehabilitation, stylistic interpretation, hands-on opportunities for teaching students of various levels. Prerequisite: MUPED 725 .
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MUPED 727. Pedagogy and Materials for Second String Instruments
1.00
Provides pedagogy and literature materials for a secondary string instrument within the student’s own instrument category (upper or lower strings).
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MUPED 750. Applied Percussion Pedagogy
3.00
Teaching applied percussion from college to advanced levels. Includes an overview of repertoire at each level and various schools of technique. Detailed investigation into hand and body techniques in performing on snare drum, timpani and keyboard percussion instruments. Hands-on opportunities for teaching students of various levels.
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MUPED 760. Applied Brass Pedagogy
3.00
Teaching of applied brass from college to advanced levels. Includes an overview of pedagogical methods, historical material, and other materials and resources related to brass instruments.
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MUPED 770. Group Piano Pedagogy Seminar
0.00 - 1.00
Typically Offered: FALLSPRSUM
Teaching strategies, materials and techniques for teaching class piano. Topics include testing and evaluation of skills, pacing, motivation and solving problems commonly encountered teaching keyboard skills in the group setting. Required for all class piano teaching assistants. Open to any graduate music major with permission of instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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MUPED 771. Graduate Applied Piano Pedagogy
2.00
Piano teaching at the college level. Includes an overview of goals and expectations for the college level piano student; pedagogical considerations in teaching undergraduate repertoire; learning theory and application to teaching. Provides opportunities for investigating specific topics pertaining to technique, musicianship, repertoire, stylistic interpretation, practice strategies, performing. Prerequisite: MUS 371 or equivalent course or experience.
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MUPED 772. Applied Woodwind Pedagogy
2.00
Presentations of instrumental methods, solo and ensemble literature related to the woodwind performer’s own major area. Private instruction approaches and techniques, studio management and chamber music coaching are also considered, with particular reference to the college-level student.
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MUPED 773. Woodwind Pedagogy Practicum
2.00
Includes supervision of applied teaching at the college level, with emphasis on solidifying pedagogical concepts, individual lesson planning, masterclass presentation concepts and curriculum/course of study development. Addresses developing an applied studio/program at the college level, for a wide variety of higher education contexts. Prepares student for job search in higher education, including development of application materials and audition/review preparation. Prerequisite: MUPED 772 .
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MUPED 777. Vocal Pedagogy I
3.00
Detailed review of anatomical and physiological components of vocal production. Comparative study of various approaches to vocal pedagogy from 1700 to the present. Studio observation is a required component of this course. Prerequisite: MUS 477 or equivalent.
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MUPED 778. Vocal Pedagogy II
3.00
A comprehensive study of vocal development and disorders in children, adult and aging voices as it relates to singing. Traditional and non-traditional approaches to training and working with varying vocal conditions which arise during the life cycle will be covered. An attempt will be made to include modern technological approaches to vocal diagnosis and training. Prerequisite: MUPED 777 or equivalent.
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MUPED 779. Vocal Pedagogy Practicum
1.00 - 2.00
This practicum provides experience in individual and group applied voice lessons under the supervision of a faculty instructor. May be repeated once for a maximum of three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: MUPED 777 or permission of instructor.
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MUPED 780. Seminar in Singing Health Specialization
3.00
A jointly taught seminar, featuring faculty from Communication Science and Disorders, Kinesiology/Nutrition, Psychology and Music. Topics from each of these areas will be addressed and coordinated to provide logical connection between all areas of study. The core goal will be to demonstrate the interrelated nature of all these areas affecting the pedagogy and maintenance of the professional singing voice. Prerequisites: MUPED 777 , MUPED 778 , or permission instructors
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NSG 520. Advanced Health Assessment
3.00
This course provides advanced knowledge and health assessment skills. Emphasis is placed on interviewing, history taking, physical assessment and diagnosis based on clinical findings. Normal and abnormal health assessment findings are emphasized. Characteristics of clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and age groups are considered. Considerations for the aging client are emphasized. Classroom activities focus primarily on assessments that require history-taking skills and utilize organizing theory and frameworks. Labs focus on the knowledge and skills for history-taking and physical examination.
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NSG 521. Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology
3.00
An advanced, clinically-oriented study of human physiology and the alterations in body functions that underlie diseases in humans. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Nursing program.
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NSG 522. Advanced Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
3.00
Building upon the knowledge of pharmacology learned at the undergraduate level. This course examines concepts in pharmacotherapeutics necessary for advanced nursing practice. Emphasis will be placed on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of important classes of drugs. Considerations for the aging client will be highlighted. Case studies will provide an opportunity for critical thinking, clinical application and care coordination.
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NSG 524. Health Care Environments
3.00
Health Care Environments provides a conceptual model
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NSG 531. International Health
4.00
Typically Offered: SUMMER
This course provides the opportunity for nursing and other health-related students to learn about and participate in an international healthcare system. Opportunities are provided for classroom instruction, precepted experiences in varied health care settings, and interaction with peer students. The region’s culture, history and health care will be explored. Healthcare will be experienced through interaction with the people and students of the area.
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NSG 611. Research for the Advanced Health Professional
3.00
Typically Offered: FALL
This course will provide a foundation for the examination of components of the nursing research process. Integrative review methodologies and evidence-based practice models will be emphasized. Skills needed to build and assimilate knowledge for improving practice outcomes will be highlighted.
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NSG 612. Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing
3.00
This course provides students with an opportunity to analyze and utilize nursing models and theories to explain advanced nursing practice. Students will explore advanced practice nursing from a theoretical standpoint and identify strategies for evaluating selected models and theories.
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NSG 630. Care Delivery and Coordination I
4.00
This course focuses on the evaluation, management and care coordination for clients with common acute health deviations across the adult lifespan within a variety of contexts. The course builds on knowledge and skills from advanced health assessment and pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on formulating diagnoses and plans of care that encompass client, family and coordinated systems of care. Corequisites or prerequisites: NSG 520 ,NSG 521 .
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NSG 631. Care Delivery and Coordination II
4.00
This course focuses on the evaluations, management and coordination of care for adolescent and adult clients with chronic health deviations within a variety of contexts. The course builds on the knowledge and skills from advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology and ethics. Emphasis is placed on formulating diagnoses and developing plans of care that encompass clients, families and community resources. Prerequisites: NSG 520 , NSG 521 ; corequisite: NSG 522 .
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NSG 632. Coordinated Care of the Elderly
3.00
This course focuses on the health issues and needs of older adults and principles for evaluating, managing, and coordinating their care. Students will differentiate normal changes and symptoms of aging from disease-related symptoms, focusing on the achievement of optimal health and function for older adults. Emphasis is on the collaborative role of advanced practice nurses in assisting older adults and family caregivers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds to negotiate health care delivery systems. Prerequisites or corequisites: NSG 520 , NSG 521 and NSG 522 .
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NSG 634. Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
1.00
This course will focus on historical and developmental aspects and competencies of advance practice nursing (APN), and the continuing evolution of the APN role. Students will explore the varied roles that APNs assume in the health care system and the legal and ethical considerations for advanced practice.
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NSG 635. Family Centered Care Delivery
3.00
This course focuses on care given to the family unit and individuals within the family unit. Family theory, assessment and management will be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and care of the childbearing family and the family with young children. Individual care will focus on the pregnant woman, the newborn, infant, toddler, preschool and school age child (up to adolescence). This course builds on knowledge and skills from advanced health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Prerequisites: NSG 520 , NSG 521 , and NSG 522 .
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NSG 650. Organizational Behavior in Health Care
3.00
This course focuses on theories, research, and frameworks that enhance the advanced practice nurse’s understanding of behavior, leadership, and management in interprofessional health care teams and organizations. Emphasis in on the “micro” and “macro” level issues and their implications for interprofessional behavior management and change in health care systems.
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NSG 651. Leadership Development
3.00
This course focuses on developing knowledge and understanding of nurse leader roles. Leadership theory and interdisciplinary team decision making in culturally diverse healthcare settings are reviewed. Aspects of leadership in relation to the utilization of current research-based information to plan for the design, implementation and evaluation of client-centered care will be examined.
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NSG 653. Educational Methodologies for Nurse Leaders
3.00
In this online course students will learn to use educational principles, strategies, and technologies to provide evidence-based teaching to patients and the inter-professional health care team. Teaching and learning to improve health care quality and safety will be emphasized.
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NSG 655. Concepts for Nurse Administrators
3.00
Typically Offered: FALL
This course provides a synthesis of concepts used for effective performance of the nurse administrator’s role in organizations. The use of human and financial resources is examined within an organizational framework, and the strategic management of organizational goals, culture and diversity is highlighted. Corequisites: NSG 650 and NSG 651 .
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NSG 671. Practicum I
3.00
Emphasizes advanced practice role development, complex and holistic client/family care, health promotion/maintenance and care coordination. Practicum is individualized and will highlight the advanced practice roles of clinician, manager, consultant, educator and researcher. Clinical competencies will be emphasized to prepare the student for nurse practitioner certification. Prerequisites: NSG 520 , NSG 521 and NSG 630 . Corequisite:NSG 522 .
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NSG 672. Practicum II
5.00
Emphasis is on the application of clinical skills, theories, concepts, issues and research findings to the clinical care of children, adolescents, adults and/or older adults. Care coordination issues will be addressed as they specifically impact diverse populations in all care settings. Clinical competencies will be emphasized to prepare the student for nurse practitioner certification. Prerequisites: NSG 630 and NSG 671 .
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NSG 673. Practicum III
5.00
Continues emphasis on the application of clinical skills, theories, concepts, issues and research findings to the clinical care of children, adolescents, adults and/or older adults. Care coordination issues will be addressed as they specifically impact the selected patient population. Clinical competencies will be emphasized to prepare the student for nurse practitioner certification. Prerequisites: NSG 631 and NSG 672 .
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NSG 676. Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I
4.00
Typically Offered: FALLSPRSUM
This course provides opportunities to apply and integrate leadership knowledge and concepts through an immersion experience. Emphasis is on improving outcomes for patients and/or a clinical area as an information manager. Interventions for health care/education, disease prevention, and risk reduction will be implemented that promote safe, quality care. Prerequisites: NSG 650 and NSG 651 . Corequisite: NSG 653 .
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NSG 677. Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II
4.00
Typically Offered: FALL&SPRNG
This course provides opportunities to apply and integrate knowledge and concepts through an immersion experience. Emphasis is on delivery systems and functions that impact patient safety and quality of care. System analysis/risk anticipation, technology utilization, and/or resource management are explored. Prerequisites: NSG 650 and NSG 651 . Corequisite: NSG 653 .
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NSG 678. Nursing Administration Practicum I
4.00
Typically Offered: FALL
This practicum course is designed to provide opportunities to apply administrative principles in a health care setting. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of resources to improve client health outcomes. Prerequisites: NSG 650 AND NSG 651 . Corequisite: NSG 655 .
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NSG 679. Nursing Administration Practicum II
4.00
Typically Offered: SPRING
This practicum course is designed to provide opportunities to apply administrative principles in a health care setting. Emphasis is placed on the organizational environment, and interface with governmental and non-governmental organizations. Prerequisites: NSG 650 AND NSG 651 . Corequisite: NSG 655 .
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NSG 680. Independent Study in Nursing
1.00 - 3.00
This course provides the opportunity for independent study in a specialized area of concentration. It is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member Prerequisite: Approval of Graduate Program Director.
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NSG 681. Special Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing
1.00 - 5.00
The course provides study of specific topics in Advanced Practice Nursing. May be repeated for credit as course content changes. Courses are offered based on faculty and student interests.
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NSG 690. Epidemiology and Population Assessment
3.00
This course focuses on the distribution of health-related conditions within human populations and factors influencing their distribution. Emphasis is on measurement of the health of populations, the natural history of diseases, study design, and assessment of data sources within the context of interprofessional practice. It addresses health systems that focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
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NSG 692. Health Policy for Practice and Advocacy
3.00
Crosslisted HTH 692
This course addresses the foundation of health policymaking. It emphasizes policy analysis for interprofessional practitioners in leadership roles. Federal and state policy-making and the mechanisms for health policy change are emphasized. Policy issues impacting health delivery will form the basis for the development of critical understanding of policy development.
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NSG 696. Advanced Practicum
3.00 - 6.00
Emphasis on the application of skills, theories, concepts, issues and research findings to the clinical care of selected populations in age ranges appropriate for the selected track. Clinical competency for a specific population is emphasized. This course will use clinical preceptors as well as faculty. Prerequisite:NSG 673 or permission of the instructor. For FNP students, corequisite: NSG 635 .
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NSG 711. Analytical Methods for Health Care
3.00
This course prepares doctoral level practitioners with skills and competencies needed to assimilate knowledge at a high level of complexity focusing upon clinical scholarship in nursing. Students will focus on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to critically appraise available data and research to achieve a better understanding of clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice.
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NSG 712. Issues and Methods in Translational Inquiry
3.00
Traditional nursing practice has relied more on experiential wisdom than science to make decisions that affect patient outcomes. This course will build on research methodologies and informatics to analyze and evaluate research underlying evidence-based practice. It will explore models used in the dissemination of knowledge and the translation of research into practice within the context of interprofessional practice.
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NSG 713. Evidence Based Practice: Health Promotion
3.00
Health is imperative for quality of life and for economic vitality. This course explores theory development regarding health behavior and strategies for interventions with individuals and populations. Program development, implementation, evaluation and initiatives to reduce risk and improve health status are explored. Evidence based practice to improve clinical preventive services is examined.
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NSG 714. Evidence Based Practice: Chronic Illness
3.00
This course addresses best practices for chronic disease care. Chronic illness is highly prevalent, costly and preventable. Issues resulting from chronic illness are explored within the context of Interprofessional collaboration and care. Theoretical frameworks for chronic illness are reviewed. Standards of care for select chronic illnesses will be compared with evidence-based practice literature.
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NSG 771. Advanced Practicum I
1.00 - 5.00
This is the first of three practicum courses designed to help students build and assimilate knowledge for advanced specialty practice at a high level of complexity. Practicum I has a direct practice emphasis. Students examine the evidence base that informs interprofessional practice and apply findings in the provision of client focused interventions.
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NSG 772. Advanced Practicum II
1.00 - 5.00
This is the second of three practicum courses designed to help students build and assimilate knowledge for advanced specialty practice at a high level of complexity. Practicum II has a health systems emphasis. Within the advanced practice role, students examine and analyze systems of care and the implications for client and population-focused care.
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NSG 773. Advanced Practicum III
1.00 - 5.00
In Practicum III, students synthesize and expand learning developed to this point, and demonstrate mastery of advanced practice at a high level of complexity. This course provides the practice context within which the final DNP project is completed.
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NSG 800. Capstone Project
4.00
For the scholarly capstone project students systematically use evidence to improve either practice or patient care outcomes within an advanced nursing practice specialty. The project produces a tangible and deliverable product that summarizes the student’s growth in knowledge and expertise and is evaluated by an academic committee.
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NUTR 545. Nutrition and Exercise
3.00
Addresses the relationship of nutrition and exercise and the effect of dietary intake. Techniques of nutritional assessment and counseling through dietary plans will be investigated. This course is designed especially for professionals who may be employed in physical fitness programs. Prerequisite: NUTR 280 or equivalent.
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NUTR 555. Theories and Practices of Weight Management
3.00
An examination of the physiological, psychological and environmental theories of obesity. Current trends in obesity research are examined. A case study and laboratories are utilized to provide students with practical experience in conducting a weight loss program. Prerequisites: BIO 270, BIO 290, NUTR 280 or permission of instructor.
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NUTR 582. Nutrition and Metabolism
3.00
A study of the nutrients, their roles in intermediary metabolism, the effects of genetic errors in metabolism, nutritional deficiencies and means of assessing nutritional status. Agencies and programs concerned with nutrition and health and current trends in nutrition research are emphasized. The development of an individual nutrition research project, collection and reporting of data is required. Prerequisites: NUTR 280, physiology, biochemistry and statistics.
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NUTR 650. Nutrition Education and Counseling
3.00
Review of philosophy and provisions of major nutrition education of current research in the field of dietetics. Techniques of planning, implementing and evaluating programs. Theories and techniques of nutrition counseling. Nutrition education and counseling experience will be provided in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. in health sciences program with dietetics concentration, which includes RD status, or permission of the instructor.
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NUTR 651. Medical Dietetics Pract
3.00
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NUTR 652. Nutrition Assessment
3.00
Methods of assessing nutritional status of people in clinical and experimental settings. Prerequisite: NUTR 384 or equivalent.
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