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LIT6023 - Literacy and TechnologyCredits: 3
In this course, students will connect technology and literacy skills to meet the needs of diverse 21st century learners. Students will examine various forms of technology resources and collaborative tools to assess the effectiveness in improving literacy skills. They will analyze literacy development, writing, comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement in learners who are typical and atypical. Students will design a project to demonstrate the effectiveness of various forms of technology in the promotion of literacy. They also will critique the strengths and limitations of literacy methodologies and technological tools. Upon conclusion of the project, students will provide suggestions to inform curricula within organizations and in their current or future roles as educational leaders.
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LIT6033 - Literacy IntegrationCredits: 3
In this course, students will evaluate the role of integrated curriculum to promote literacy development. This course analyzes current methods used to prepare learners to understand and engage with ideas that cut across multiple disciplines. Students will investigate four pedagogical approaches to addressing the issue of teaching students to read and write in the academic content areas: 1) cognitive, 2) sociocultural, 3) linguistic, and 4) critical thinking. The strengths and limitations of each approach will be assessed to construct a broadened, integrated perspective of literacy. Students will create integrated literacy unit and analyze the connection to best practices in the field.
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LIT6043 - Intervention and Assessment in LiteracyCredits: 3
In this course, students will examine research-based assessment tools, intervention strategies, and protocols centered on literacy development. Utilizing research on systematic instructional practices, students will develop supports and identify essential skills, strategies, and concepts that promote differentiated instructional practices in the classroom. Students will learn how to choose and create appropriate literacy assessments, as well as analyze best practices for integrating assessment and intervention in response to outcomes in order to combat challenges in reading development.
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LIT6053 - Literacy LeadershipCredits: 3
This course prepares students to be leaders that create and implement sustainable literacy programs that benefit all students. Literacy leaders will investigate evidence-based programs and strategies relative to the big ideas of literacy- phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension- for student achievement and school improvement. Additionally, students will develop skills necessary for making effective decisions regarding learners’ literacy growth, teachers’ professional development, and stakeholders’ shared vision of a comprehensive and inclusive literacy program. Students will learn critical components to assemble a comprehensive literacy program committee that will evaluate the developed program’s efficiency and effectiveness with raising literacy skills and comprehension.
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LIT6063 - Capstone in LiteracyCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study literacy. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the focus on study on the professional field.
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Marketing |
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MRKT4003 - Introduction to MarketingCredits: 3
Marketing concepts and processes for developing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of an effective marketing plan will be covered. Students will identify contemporary models and practices expected from marketers in an increasingly fast-paced, dynamic domestic and global market. Building from a foundational understanding of consumer behavior and marketing research, the development and implementation of marketing mix strategies will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of marketing communications that address traditional advertising and promotion with digital marketing.
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MRKT5003 - Marketing ManagementCredits: 3
In this course, students will assess marketing theories and concepts to strengthen relationships with the target audience. Students will evaluate market analysis and metrics, profitability, product development, promotion and pricing models, distribution approaches, and an integrated strategic marketing plan. Socially conscious marketing strategies will be integrated in diverse contexts. This course establishes marketing management tactics and successful metrics with an emphasis on social impact. Purpose-driven marketing practices are reviewed to engage audiences.
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MRKT5403 - Marketing ManagementCredits: 3
As an introduction to foundational concepts of marketing, this course considers various perspectives from influencer to consumer. Marketing opportunities are explored for implementing strategic plans through the use of research and analysis. Students examine examples of brand development, positioning, and management of integrated marketing communications (IMC) campaigns, which can be highly beneficial for private and charter schools. Case studies and scenarios frame the examination of managed markets. The intersection of marketing with public and media relations is also explored.
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MRKT5413 - Marketing for Higher EducationCredits: 3
This course explores ways to understand marketing as it conveys the compelling story of an organization, communicating the brand and the promised deliverables. Using key audience perspectives, essential questions are addressed as they impact branding, the ethical implications of gainful employment, consumer voice and social media, and maximizing the message to demonstrate value. Actionable analytics are used to validate market spending in relation to student financial concerns.
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Mathematics |
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MATH4003 - Quantitative ReasoningCredits: 3
Quantitative reasoning is a foundational course in which concepts of basic mathematics are applied to real-world issues. Students explore a variety of topics including representing and interpreting graphs, diagrams or tables; demonstrating skills in basic mathematical procedures such as algebra, geometry, statistics, and logic; analyzing mathematical results to determine their reasonableness, interpret the findings, explain the solutions, and cite the limitations where applicable.
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MATH4013 - College AlgebraCredits: 3
Focusing on real-life applications of algebraic principles and techniques, this course examines properties of functions, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities and absolute value relationships, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, and fundamentals of systems and sequences. Students will utilize technology to explore and analyze relationships and solutions.
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MATH5073 - Mathematics Instruction for Elementary Teacher PreparationCredits: 3
This course provides a foundation for teaching mathematics to diverse elementary students. Students examine current standards in mathematics, as well as the process of aligning curriculum and lesson plans to standards. Students develop a toolkit of content-specific instruction and assessment strategies. Students demonstrate computational skills and understanding of fundamental concepts and processes of mathematics, including number systems and operations, algebraic thinking, measurement, geometry, and statistics and probability. The course includes 5-10 hours of embedded field experiences.
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MATH5083 - Mathematics Instruction for Elementary TeachersCredits: 3
This course provides a foundation for teaching mathematics to diverse elementary students. Students examine current standards in mathematics, as well as the process of aligning curriculum and lesson plans to standards. Students develop a toolkit of content specific instruction and assessment strategies. Students demonstrate computational skills and understanding of fundamental concepts and processes of mathematics, including number systems and operations, algebraic thinking, measurement, geometry, and statistics and probability.
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MATH5103 - Integrative and Expanded Thinking in MathematicsCredits: 3
This course enables learners to integrate simple and complex algebra, geometry with trigonometry, and statistics in a coherent manner to solve real-life problems. An emphasis is placed on exploring related concepts and common threads that appear throughout mathematics.
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MATH5113 - Mathematical Modeling MethodsCredits: 3
This course emphasizes strategies for mathematical modeling of problems in real-life situations. The six steps of mathematical modeling are used to apply theories and techniques from dynamic systems, statistics, differential equations, game theory, chaos theory, algebraic theory, number theory, and linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic regression models to solve problems.
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MATH5123 - Problem-Solving: Exploring the PracticalCredits: 3
Learners utilize integrated approaches and key strategies to solve real-life problems while applying tools from calculus, linear algebra, geometry, and functions. Practical problem-solving settings involving motion, light, music, and exponential decay are investigated using strategies such as looking for clues, developing a plan, and checking for mathematical and practical accuracy during the process.
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MATH5133 - Conceptual, Cultural, and Social Diversity in MathematicsCredits: 3
This course challenges learners to investigate historical aspects of mathematics as they relate to diversity and numbers. Different perspectives are explored as seen in the development and applications of elementary and abstract algebra, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, and elementary trigonometry and hyperbolic functions. Investigating culturally significant contributions to historical aspects establishes an appreciation for mathematics as a global experience while helping students to understand the changes in fundamental constructs.
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MATH5143 - The Known EquationCredits: 3
Covering many topics students wished they had learned about equations, this course enables learners to explore commonly used equations while deviating from algorithmic use and seeking a deeper understanding. The Pythagorean Theorem, Quadratic Formula, rate of change, matrices, and linear, quadratic, cubic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on examining the often overlooked links among equation, algorithm, concept, and application.
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MATH5153 - The Culture of MathematicsCredits: 3
This course uses statistical methods to guide learners to discover, identify, and bring culturally significant aspects of mathematics to the forefront of curricula. The course addresses social issues surrounding mathematics and ways mathematics can be used to make meaning of social issues. Students will use mathematical methods such as ANOVA and statistical tests to explore issues such as gender, race, culture, socioeconomic status, institutional theory, and age.
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MATH5203 - Number Sense, Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
In this course, students will investigate and implement standards-based and evidence-based strategies to improve the performance of K-6 learners in development of basic number and counting skills, estimation, number combinations and mathematical facts, operations on whole numbers, and algebraic thinking. Throughout the course, students will focus on problem-solving, reasoning to justify procedures and solutions, communication through multiple representations and connections to prior and future mathematical learning and real life.
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MATH5213 - Measurement, Data, Geometry, and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
In this course, students will investigate and implement standards-based and evidence-based strategies to improve the performance of K-6 learners in measurement, data, and geometric concepts. Concepts such as congruence, transformations, area, perimeter, measurement units, and basic descriptive statistics will be investigated. Throughout the course, students will focus on problem-solving, reasoning to justify procedures and solutions, communication through multiple representations and connections to prior and future mathematical learning and real life.
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MATH5223 - Fractions, Decimals, and Problem SolvingCredits: 3
In this course, students will investigate and implement standards/evidence-based strategies to improve the performance of K-6 learners by conceptualizing the importance of equivalence, magnitude, part-whole relationships, the relationship between fractions and decimals, and operations on fractions and decimals. Throughout the course, students will focus on problem-solving, reasoning to justify procedures and solutions, communication through multiple representations and connections to prior and future mathematical learning and real life.
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MATH5843 - Mathematical StructureCredits: 3
This course facilitates students’ appreciation and investigation of mathematical structure by examining number systems, patterns, operations, and properties. Those structures are applied to achieve a deeper understanding of the concepts and problem-solving procedures involving ratios and proportions. Throughout the course, students will focus on learners in Grades 6−8 to apply classroom-relevant strategies and technology for problem-solving, reasoning to justify procedures and solutions, communication through multiple representations and connections to prior and future mathematical learning and real life.
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MATH5853 - Mathematical ReasoningCredits: 3
This course facilitates students’ appreciation and investigation of mathematical reasoning by examining concepts related to algebra (expressions, equations, and functions), rates of change, and logic (inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, and abductive reasoning). Throughout the course, students will focus on learners in Grades 6−8 to apply classroom-relevant strategies and technology for problem-solving, reasoning to justify procedures and solutions, communication through multiple representations and connections to prior and future mathematical learning and real life.
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MATH5863 - Mathematical Models and ToolsCredits: 3
This course facilitates students’ appreciation and investigation of mathematical modeling by examining concepts related to plane and solid geometry, statistics, and probability. Throughout the course, students will focus on learners in Grades 6−8 to apply classroom-relevant strategies and technology for problem-solving, reasoning to justify procedures and solutions, communication through multiple representations and connections to prior and future mathematical learning and real life.
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STAT4013 - Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice in the Health SciencesCredits: 3
This course is an introduction to the biostatistical concepts and the skills necessary to interpret research findings and data for evidence-based practice (EBP) in the health sciences. Topics include an introduction to statistical methods frequently used in research, variation and variables, levels of data measurement, descriptive statistics and data display, probability, statistical and clinical significance, confidence intervals, statistical power analysis, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics. Statistical techniques introduced are correlation, chi-square, t-test, odds ratios, relative risk, linear regression, and an introduction to one-way analysis of variance.
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Nursing |
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NUR4013 - Transition to Professional Nursing: Issues and ConceptsCredits: 3
This course develops knowledge related to the profession of nursing, current issues in nursing, and the role of nursing in transforming health outcomes. The ethical and scientific basis for nursing practice are discussed.
Nursing’s paradigm is defined. Students explore key nursing theories and theories from other disciplines as a foundation for care. Students utilize the concepts from theories, Professional Nursing Standards (ANA), Code of Ethics, Institute of Medicine Report (IOM), Competencies from the Quality, Safety, and Education in Nursing (QSEN) to analyze their practice and to clarify their role as a member of a profession.
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NUR4033 - Health AssessmentCredits: 3
Building upon the student’s previous health assessment knowledge, this course develops the advanced knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) needed to provide safe, competent, and comprehensive health assessments of individuals and families throughout the lifespan to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual health assessments; risk assessments, functional assessments, health history and genetic issues. Students will learn to use advanced communication and physical assessment skills to identify changes in health patterns from acute to chronic problems found in diverse populations. Pre-requisite(s): NUR4013
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NUR4053 - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in NursingCredits: 3
This course is an introduction to scholarship which includes identification of practice issues; appraisal and integration of evidence; and evaluation of outcomes. The focus is on the identification of research designs within the hierarchy of evidence and accurate interpretation of evidence from individual studies. Students will apply principles of evidence-based practice, identify appropriate researchable questions, and review research-based evidence to improve practice. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of 3 semester credits in Statistics
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NUR4063 - Leadership and Management in HealthcareCredits: 3
Knowledge and skills in leadership, quality improvement, and patient safety are necessary to provide high quality healthcare. In this course, learners explore leadership and change theory and strategies necessary to lead in evolving, contemporary healthcare systems. Students will be prepared to contribute to safety initiatives, quality improvement, policy development, resource management, and strategic planning. An emphasis is placed on professionalism, principles of ethics, decision-making, communication, collaboration, and working within inter-professional teams to facilitate quality care and promote health outcomes.
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NUR4073 - Health PromotionCredits: 3
Health and wellness promotion continues to become more of the primary emphasis in healthcare as compared to previous years. This course introduces students to dimensions of wellness, focusing on a holistic approach to patient care, clinical prevention and population focused care. Culture, socioeconomic factors, and health promotion across diverse populations are discussed. Use of technology and nursing principles are applied to help guide life choices. The practice of integrative medicine is explored.
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NUR4083 - Nursing InformaticsCredits: 3
Knowledge and skills in information management and patient care technology are the focus of this course. Throughout the course, learners explore the roles, theories, and standards of nursing informatics. Informatics-based health applications that support communication, care coordination, quality improvement, and data- based decision making across healthcare systems are examined.
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NUR5023 - Advanced Nursing Research and Practice ICredits: 3
In this course, the student examines multiple theories from nursing and related fields to explore value and application to research and evidence based practice. Specifically, the course explores the use of theory in the design of research and development of nursing knowledge.
Knowledge and skills to critique quantitative research studies are developed. Emphasis is placed on applying four criteria for critique: construct validity, internal validity, statistical conclusion validity, and external validity. Students focus on principles of evidence-based practice and synthesize the evidence from studies and arrive at a conclusion. Pre-requisite(s): 21 semester credits of BSN coursework.
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NUR5033 - Advanced Nursing and Practice IICredits: 3
This course focuses on qualitative research traditions and the critique of qualitative studies for trustworthiness. Criteria for evaluating qualitative research include credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The purposes for qualitative research approaches, to include theory development, are explored. Students are introduced to the interpretation and critique of mixed-methods research as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Students integrate evidence from both quantitative and qualitative studies for evidence-based practice and developing patient- centered care guidelines. The relationships between evidence, quality, and outcomes are analyzed. The impact of health policy is explored. Pre-requisite(s): NUR5023
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NUR5043 - Nursing Leadership: Organizational SystemsCredits: 3
Focusing on leadership and management theory, students prepare to lead organizations from a systems perspective.
Systems of care and organizational behavior are examined. Students learn to base practice on evidence to ensure the safety, high quality, and cost effectiveness of patient care. Students analyze leadership to effectively apply ethical and critical decision- making skills to lead healthcare teams.
Students will explore practice issue or concern and plan for intervention. Practice experience is part of this course 50 hours required.
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NUR5053 - Quality Improvement and SafetyCredits: 3
The focus of this course includes information, skills and processes required to improve quality and patient safety utilizing the Graduate QSEN competencies. Students learn to use health informatics and to base practice on research and evidence to ensure the safety, high quality, and cost effectiveness of patient care. Students acquire the skills to select the methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality and apply quality principles within an organization to improve outcomes.
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NUR5063 - Patient-Centered CareCredits: 3
This course focuses on knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to design, implement, and evaluate patient- centered, culturally appropriate care for individuals or populations. Students analyze the multiple dimensions of patient-centered care to include patient/family/community preferences, values, culture, communication, and health literacy.
Students are prepared to intervene at the systems level through policy development and advocacy to influence healthcare. Additionally, students will evaluate use of information systems and technology in nursing practice.
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NUR5103 - Leadership and Management Theory in NursingCredits: 3
Effective nurse leaders learn and apply leadership and strategic management theories to guide their actions and transform evidence into quality practice. This course prepares students to serve in key positions to participate in decision making, advocacy, strategic planning, and to manage change that affects patient care. Operations, marketing, informatics, and decision-making strategies are explored to increase understanding of the strategic business aspect of nursing.
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NUR5113 - Management of Financial Resources in NursingCredits: 3
In this course, students connect caring and quality patient care delivery with efficiency and effective financial strategies. They learn to apply evidence-based decision making as it relates to the financial responsibility of the healthcare facility, utilizing resources available to them through the private and public sector and related to the development, delivery and evaluation of patient-centered care. Students learn to apply financial principles to budget forecasting and managerial oversight, capital budgeting and variance analysis. The economics of the US healthcare system will be considered.
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NUR5123 - Relationships Through CommunicationCredits: 3
This course teaches students how to build relationships in the community, in a clinical setting, and in an academic environment through effective oral and written communication. Students acquire conflict resolution skills and behavior management techniques by translating data-driven research into practical communication strategies. Emphasis is placed on inter-professional communication, cultural competency, and communication with diverse populations. The course is based on human resource principles, including hiring, separation, and conflict management, team building.
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NUR5133 - Knowledge of the Healthcare EnvironmentCredits: 3
In this course, students demonstrate understanding of the healthcare system and the environment in which healthcare administrators function and serve. The use of strategy management tools to create operational goals and objectives and to identify and leverage marketing opportunities is emphasized. Students investigate transformational thinking as it refers to the changing healthcare environment. They also apply technology as an innovation that impacts practice.
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NUR5194 - Capstone Practicum for Role of the Nurse EducatorCredits: 4
The Capstone Practicum course is a culminating experience that provides students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of program and focus of study outcomes. This course emphasizes the application of teaching and learning theories and concepts in implementation of the nurse educator role. The student will demonstrate the competencies essential to the nurse educator. The role will be implemented, applied, and analyzed in an academic or clinical practice setting, in collaboration with a nurse educator mentor. Students must complete a scholarly project which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in education. Practice experience of 150 hours is required. Pre-requisite(s): All MSN Core and Nurse Educator Track Coursework
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NUR5203 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Health AssessmentCredits: 3
This course provides an intensive and comprehensive foundation of advanced pathophysiological knowledge and physical assessment skills. Students will learn to apply this knowledge and skill in working with students and teaching the content and competencies required for effective practice. Students will learn to discern between normal and abnormal findings, develop treatment plans, and develop teaching plans to promote health and education. Informatics and use of technology will be discussed.
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NUR5213 - Advanced Pharmacology for Health EducatorsCredits: 3
This course focuses on advanced pharmacotherapeutics and effective teaching methods for nurse educators in this content area. Pharmacological mechanisms, medication management, treatment of side effects and drug reactions are studied. Drug interventions and nurses’ role in educating patients about medications will be covered. Technology related to safety, delivery and education will be explored.
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NUR5223 - Theoretical Foundations in Teaching and LearningCredits: 3
Guided by theoretical foundations of learning, students examine the tenets of andragogy modeled in practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying principles of teaching and effective instructional strategies, ways to establish an effective learning environment, and reflective practices as a means to advance professional nursing skills. Strategies to support the learning environment in both face to face and online classrooms will be considered. The course will integrate ethical and professional collaboration with colleagues to promote patient outcome attainment.
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NUR5233 - Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation in NursingCredits: 3
By surveying various curricular designs and assessment models, this course integrates aspects of theoretical frameworks with differentiated curriculum, instructional and evaluation strategies delivered in academic and clinical settings. Students analyze assessment and evaluation data to determine effective approaches for supporting effective educational programming and patient-centered health while developing skills as nurse professionals and nurse educators. Use of technology in program assessment and evaluation is discussed.
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NUR5243 - Simulation in HealthcareCredits: 3
Guided by theoretical foundations of teaching and learning, students will examine the use of technology and high-fidelity simulation to engage students and facilitate achievement of learning outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation in healthcare. Strategies to integrate simulation into on-ground, online, and clinical practice learning environments will be discussed.
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NUR6003 - Influencing Forces in Nursing EducationCredits: 3
Nursing education is constantly changing. In this course students explore the influence of nursing and health care trends, alignment with workforce competencies, accreditation requirements, community and societal needs, professional competencies and their relationship to curricular development.
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NUR6013 - Multi-Dimensional Professorial Role in Nursing EducationCredits: 3
The nursing faculty role is a multidimensional one. In this course students will investigate multiple roles of the professoriate according to the needs of healthcare, the nursing profession, and the institution or organization.
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NUR6023 - Transformational Teaching in Nursing EducationCredits: 3
Nurse faculty are challenged to design and implement transformational teaching strategies to prepare the next generation of nurses. In this course students will analyze a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies to actively engage the adult learner, facilitate deep learning, foster resilience, and nurture a growth mindset across settings. Strategies to manage the classroom and effective assessment of learning will be investigated.
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NUR6033 - Innovation in Nursing EducationCredits: 3
Technology is continually evolving and impacting nursing education. In this course students will explore use of technology in nursing education in the classroom, clinical setting, clinical laboratory, and online. Emphasis will be placed on simulation and gamification, as well as selection of evidence-based facilitation strategies, partnering with innovative technology, and appropriate evaluation.
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NUR6043 - Fostering Clinical Judgement Through Curriculum and EvaluationCredits: 3
This course focuses on fostering student development of clinical judgment, cultural competence, and value formation, through effective curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation across educational settings. Traditional and innovative curriculum designs will be appraised along with the application of leadership and change theories in the revision of existing curricula.
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NUR6053 - Catalyst for Quality Improvement in Nursing EducationCredits: 3
This course concentrates on the role of the nursing education leader in advanced assessment, evaluation, and quality improvement of student performance and nursing curricula in the academic or clinical practice setting. Various methods of assessment, including formative and summative assessments of learner performance and systematic plans of curriculum evaluation will be analyzed.
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NUR6063 - Visionary Leadership for Nursing EducationCredits: 3
In this course students will synthesize leadership theory and embrace strategies to become a servant leader and to act as a catalyst for change. The role of the chief academic nurse and accreditation processes will be examined. Focus will be placed on ethical decisionmaking, development of a reflective practice, resilience, visioning, guiding innovation, and future casting.
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NUR6073 - Capstone in Nursing EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the Educational Specialist in Nursing Education program. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of their studies.
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LEAD6323 - Organizational Behavior and CultureCredits: 3
This course examines how structure, values, and behavior impact an organization and its culture. Students analyze how leadership theories can be integrated and applied into advanced leadership roles.
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ORG5003 - Organizational Behavior and ChangeCredits: 3
Organizational behavior and change can improve organizations. Various organizational culture, toxic leadership, and organizational psychology will be reviewed to develop potential solutions or frameworks. This course focuses on decisionmaking processes and perspectives of various stakeholders promote organizational behavior change.
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ORG5013 - Leading Virtual Business OrganizationsCredits: 3
Managers and leaders require various virtual tools and technology to increase performance, engage employees, and boost productivity in virtual organizations. Students will acquire skills and gain knowledge of how to become a virtual team leader by examining concepts of leading multicultural teams and effective management in a virtual environment. Further, this course will explore the role of leadership in managing change and responding to organizational crises.
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ORG5091 - Organizational Leadership CapstoneCredits: 1
This course is a culmination of concepts and techniques gained in previous courses while developing problem-solving and decision-making skills as a business leader. Students will demonstrate their expertise by building a final culminating project. The Capstone Experience is designed for students to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge of organizational leadership and competencies gained throughout.
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ORG6203 - Partnerships and CommunityCredits: 3
Students will analyze theories of collaboration, especially as applied to educational and community organizations. Students will propose partnership models for an educational or community organization.
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ORG6223 - Communications and Advocacy for LeadersCredits: 3
This course provides a comprehensive view of advocacy strategies including polling, research, lobbying, and communicating with the media and stakeholders. Students will evaluate communication and best practices for public, nonprofit, and other organizational leaders working to influence political and policymaking processes.
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ORG6233 - Organizational Behavior and CultureCredits: 3
Students will recognize structure, values, and motivations within organizations.
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ORG6243 - Grant Writing for LeadersCredits: 3
Students analyze funding sources and the process of applying for financial resources from organizations or agencies through grant writing. Students follow criteria to develop and critique requests for proposals.
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ORG6253 - Capstone in Educational and Community OrganizationsCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study in educational and community organizations. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the focus on study on the professional field.
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ORG6263 - Policy and GovernanceCredits: 3
Students will analyze specific current and future public policies and conduct policy impact analyses. Students will evaluate best practices for working with local school councils, volunteer boards, advisory councils, and external stakeholders.
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PHYS4003 - Survey of PhysicsCredits: 3
This introduction to key concepts in physics examines the fundamentals of motion, forces, energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, optics, and the basic principles of relativity and quantum physics. Emphasis is placed on applications of the concepts in the real world and the use of technology for analysis. Students will interact with online simulations and conduct simple experiments at home. (The course includes an optional review of basic algebra on the topics of solving and graphing equations.)
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PHYS4013 - Physics in the Medical FieldCredits: 3
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the fundamentals of the physics concepts of motion and forces, optics, electricity and magnetism, and radiation as they relate to systems of the human body. The emphasis is on how physics has improved the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, emerging technologies, and their implications. Students will utilize basic algebra techniques and technology to interact with simulations, perform simple experiments, and solve simple medical physics problems.
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Professional Development |
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PDELFL - Educational Leadership Test Preparation - Florida
This non-credit bearing professional development course provides an examination of Florida principal licensure standards, preparing students for the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE). This course focuses on leadership for student learning, organizational development, and systems leadership.
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PDELIL - Educational Leadership Test Preparation - Illinois
This non-credit bearing professional development course provides an examination of Illinois standards, domains, and competencies of educational leadership, preparing students for the Illinois Principal as Instructional Leader (195 & 196) Exam. This course focuses on principals serving as instructional leaders with an emphasis on living a mission and vision focused on results; leading and managing systems change; improving teaching and learning; building and maintaining collaborative relationships; leading with integrity and professionalism; and creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations.
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PDELIN - Educational Leadership Test Preparation - Indiana
This non-credit bearing professional development course provides an examination of Indiana standards, domains, and competencies of educational leadership, preparing students for the Indiana Building Level Administrator Licensure Exam (039). This course focuses on human capital management; instructional leadership; personal behavior; building relationships; culture of achievement; and organizational, operational, and resource management.
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PDELOH - Educational Leadership Test Preparation - Ohio
This non-credit bearing professional development course provides an examination of Ohio standards for principals for Ohio Educational Leadership (EL) students anticipating completing the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Educational Leadership Exam (#015). This course focuses on the standards of mission, vision, and core values; ethics and professional norms; school improvement; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; professional capacity of personnel; equity and cultural responsiveness; community care and support; meaningful engagement of families and community; strategic staffing; and school operations.
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PDELTX - Educational Leadership Test Preparation - Texas
This non-credit bearing professional development course provides an examination of the Texas principal certificate standards for Texas Educational Leadership (EL) students anticipating completing the TExES (268) Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12) Exam. This course addresses the six domains of school culture; leading learning; human capital; executive leadership; strategic operations; and ethics, equity, and diversity.
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PNP6003 - Leading and Managing Public and Nonprofit OrganizationsCredits: 3
Leading and managing public and nonprofit organizations is based on transforming good intentions into an actionable plan based on data-informed decision making. Students form conclusions on how organizations achieve goals and formulate strategies to achieve positive outcomes. This course is also designed to assess major issues and challenges leaders face in the public and nonprofit fields.
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PNP6013 - Stakeholders and Roles in Public and Nonprofit OrganizationsCredits: 3
This course investigates the roles of stakeholders in various public and nonprofit organizational structures and how the type of organization may impact collaboration and collective action. Students explore the stakeholder’s role in building and sustaining organizational effectiveness for the purpose of serving others.
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PNP6023 - Organizational Board and Volunteer DevelopmentCredits: 3
Board and volunteer development provide lifelines for most public and nonprofit organizations. Board members are a special type of volunteer, helping to guide the direction of public and nonprofit entities, promoting the organizations in the community, and ensuring the mission of service to others is fulfilled. Learning how best to work with the board and other volunteers is a critical aspect of public and nonprofit leadership. This course covers the fundamentals of board and volunteer recruitment and development.
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PNP6053 - Capstone in Public and Nonprofit LeadershipCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study in public and nonprofit leadership. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact on the professional field.
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ED5303 - Principles of Human LearningCredits: 3
Students explore theories and principles shaping the understanding of learning and motivation. Classic and current theories of cognition and motivation will be examined in relation to real world relevance. Students will gain an overview of neurology and its influence on human development, including cultural and individual perspectives about learning.
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ED5313 - School and Community IssuesCredits: 3
This course examines the relationship between the educator and the community. Students will explore topics of substance abuse; obesity; mental health; nutrition; communicable diseases and economics issues faced by the community-at-large. The course will focus on methods to form partnerships between programs and communities, practicing ethical standards as determined by laws within the healthcare industry. In addition, students learn methods of outreach and dissemination of information to support the needs of the community.
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ED5343 - Assessment and EvaluationCredits: 3
This course explores methods to analyze data to define needs and establish a program focus for delivering health education. The course will utilize research to evaluate policies and protocols relevant to the field. Learners will examine how to identify evaluation procedures on several levels, i.e. individual, personnel, program planning, and how to prepare a professional interpretation of the information.
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HLTH4343 - Health and Wellness Across PopulationsCredits: 3
This course focuses on the complexities of health issues and health service delivery to diverse populations and the role of healthcare professionals in serving the needs of all people. The impact of such variables as gender, age, lifestyle, religion, culture, social class, race, geography, and developmental level will be related to health status and health service needs. Diversity, advocacy, and social justice are key topics.
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HLTH5091 - Capstone Experience for Health EducationCredits: 3
The graduate capstone demonstrates the application of knowledge acquired through prior coursework, providing a direct relationship between the program outcomes, core dispositions, and student performance as evidenced by selected artifacts.
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HLTH5403 - Behavioral Diversity in Health EducationCredits: 3
Seeking to explore diversity issues, this course examines culture, social norms, beliefs and values, ideology, and practices related to health choices and how these influence other areas of life. Surveying how choices are made regarding health and health related behaviors such as perception and attitudes, awareness, prejudice, discrimination or aggression, social cognition and relationships provides a forum for determining action.
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HLTH5413 - Principles and Practice in Health EducationCredits: 3
Derived from theoretical concepts, practices and principles, this course explores interactions between health factors (social, political, economic, and/or personal) as they influence life-style choices. Potential interventions and strategies for overcoming barriers and the ethical implications for professionals practicing in health education are examined in relation to practical application.
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HLTH5423 - Human DevelopmentCredits: 3
Addressing lifespan development from birth to death, this course of study focuses on ways physical health controls affective and cognitive changes. Consideration is given to factors influencing development and lifespan changes related to decisions in healthcare. The course also addresses the impact of aging on family relationships, sexuality and socialization, altering how individuals relate and respond to life choices.
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HLTH6193 - Capstone in Public Health EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the Educational Specialist in Public Health Education program. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of their studies.
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HLTH6403 - Theories and Principles of Behavior Change in Health EducationCredits: 3
This course examines culture, social norms, beliefs and values, ideology, and practices related to health choices. The students will research various diversity issues and how the issues will influence other areas of life. Through surveys and research, students will examine how choices are made regarding health and health-related behaviors including: perception and attitudes, awareness, prejudice, discrimination or aggression, social cognition, and relationships. This will provide a forum for determining action.
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HLTH6413 - Fundamentals in Health EducationCredits: 3
Students will research and explore interactions between health factors as they influence lifestyle choices including social, political, economic, and personal. With the focus on practical application, students will research and examine potential interventions and strategies for overcoming barriers and the ethical implications for professionals practicing in health education. They will research theoretical concepts, practices, and principles of health education.
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HLTH6433 - Foundational Leadership in Health EducationCredits: 3
As students study leadership in health education, they will utilize foundational approaches to guiding and educating individuals within the school and community settings. They will research and use data for decision making in their school and community. Relational skills are also evaluated as an example of how specific settings impact options and how a professional stance is established through ethical application of the laws governing healthcare practices.
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HLTH6453 - Finance and Fiscal Management in Health EducationCredits: 3
This course examines the role of finance and budgeting in educational institutions. Students will explore topics such as sources of revenue, fundraising, and fiscal allocation techniques. Public and private financial policies and their impact on educational organizations will be examined.
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HLTH6463 - Capstone in Health EducationCredits: 3
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the doctoral focus of study in health education. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the focus of study on the professional field.
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HLTH6473 - Finance and Fiscal Management in Public HealthCredits: 3
This course examines the role of finance and budgeting in public and private organizations and their impact on public health education programs. Students will explore topics such as sources of revenue, fundraising, and fiscal allocation techniques. The implications of public and private financial policies on public health education programs will be examined.
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HLTH6483 - Principles of Public Health and EpidemiologyCredits: 3
This course will employ a research-intensive approach to exploring public health and epidemiology topics such as health disparities, disease outbreaks, social determinants of health, and community health program evaluation. Methods in public health surveillance, study design, data collection and interpretation will be emphasized. Students will apply a data-driven approach to assess public health needs within local, state, national, and international communities.
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HLTH6493 - Community Health AnalysisCredits: 3
This course examines community health assessment and planning using evidence-based analysis to inform strategy and decision making. Local, state, and national policy as well as the impact of health organizations on community health will be explored. Students will learn how to identify health assets and needs in a community using a variety of community health models.
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LEAD5593 - Research for InstitutionsCredits: 3
This course applies research design to establish an understanding of the structure and function of an Institutional Research (IR) office. With the focus of helping leadership, faculty, and students achieve the mission and vision of an institution, students investigate IR strategies including how to conduct a focus group, create surveys, and analyze data gathered from measuring instruments. By establishing principles of IR grounded in research, the tasks of IR are defined.
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RES4353 - Evidence-based Health Education and LiteracyCredits: 3
This course familiarizes students with research procedures for the design and evaluation of research and interpretation of statistical analysis in the health field. Students will critically evaluate the validity of health research and work on evidence-based health projects. Students learn how to assess, plan for, and infer health education needs based on research
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RES5003 - Business Research MethodsCredits: 3
This research methods course takes an action research approach, providing a systematic framework for business professionals to apply data-based decision making for the improvement of their organization. The course differentiates quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods action research with a focus on application of results in the workplace.
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RES5153 - Research MethodsCredits: 3
This course enables students to become informed consumers of research and to develop skills to prepare them to carry out action research in their professional organizations. An emphasis is placed on providing students with knowledge they can apply in determining whether particular research findings are relevant to their leadership and instructional practices and to distinguish between trustworthy and non-trustworthy research. The course places action research within the context of various types of research and examines research in terms of basic concepts and various purposes, methods, data, and paradigms. Emphasis is placed on how research can become a vital and relevant tool for professional practice.
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