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MUSC 211 - Materials of Music III
Credit Hours: 4
A continuation of MUSC 112 .
Prerequisite: MUSC 112 or instructor consent
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MUSC 212 - Materials of Music IV
Credit Hours: 4
A continuation of MUSC 211 and includes form and analysis and compositional techniques.
Prerequisite: MUSC 211 or instructor consent
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MUSC 215 - Aural Skills III
Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of MUSC 116 .
Prerequisite: MUSC 116 or instructor consent
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MUSC 216 - Aural Skills IV
Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of MUSC 215 .
Prerequisite: MUSC 215 or instructor consent
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MUSC 281 - Woodwind Methods and Pedagogy
Credit Hours: 2
Provides practical study of woodwind instruments with materials and methods of teaching.
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MUSC 282 - String Methods and Pedagogy
Credit Hours: 2
Provides practical study of string instruments with materials and methods of teaching.
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MUSC 283 - Brass and Percussion Methods and Pedagogy
Credit Hours: 2
Provides practical study of the brass and percussion instruments with materials and methods of teaching.
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MUSC 284 - Voice Pedagogy and Practicum
Credit Hours: 2
Introduces the fundamental concepts and implementation of vocal pedagogy practices through literature study, observation, singing, and applied pedagogy (guided teaching).
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MUSC 290 - Piano Class III
Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of MUSC 191 .
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MUSC 291 - Piano Class IV
Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of MUSC 290 .
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MUSC 295 - Piano Proficiency
Credit Hours: 0
A performance examination of a music major’s skills and is a department requirement.
Note: A grade of Satisfactory is noted on the transcript upon successful completion.
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MUSC 300 - Performance Seminar
Credit Hours: 0
Concentrates on the skill of performance. Also included in the course is the continuous development of the critical listening skills needed for a music major or minor.
Note: Music majors, and minors who have course work still remaining, must register for MUSC 100 or 300.
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MUSC 301 - Topics in Music
Credit Hours: 1-3
Provides the advanced student an opportunity to study selected topics in music. Examples of emphases could be church music, arranging, marching band techniques, diction, jazz, or pedagogy.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212
Repeatability: The course may be repeated as subject matter changes.
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MUSC 302 - Topics in Music
Credit Hours: 1-3
Provides the advanced student an opportunity to study selected topics in music. Examples of emphases could be church music, arranging, marching band techniques, diction, jazz, or pedagogy.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212
Repeatability: The course may be repeated as subject matter changes
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MUSC 303 - Topics in Music
Credit Hours: 1-3
Provides the advanced student an opportunity to study selected topics in music. Examples of emphases could be church music, arranging, marching band techniques, diction, jazz, or pedagogy.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212
Repeatability: The course may be repeated as subject matter changes
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MUSC 310 - Excursions in World Music
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of music genres from various cultures and ethnicities around the world. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between music and its cultural content.
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MUSC 315 - Instrumentation
Credit Hours: 2
A study of scoring techniques for band, choir, and orchestra.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
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MUSC 321 - Western Music History I
Credit Hours: 3
A detailed study of music from antiquity through Mozart.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
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MUSC 322 - Music History II
Credit Hours: 3
A detailed study of music from Beethoven through the present day.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
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MUSC 331 - Brass Instruments
Credit Hours: .5-1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 131 twice
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 333 - Woodwind Instruments
Credit Hours: .5-1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 133 twice
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 335 - String Instruments
Credit Hours: .5-1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 135 twice
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 337 - Percussion Instruments
Credit Hours: .5-1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 137 twice
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 341 - Voice
Credit Hours: .5-1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 141 twice
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 343 - Keyboard
Credit Hours: 1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 143 twice
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 344 - Commercial Recording
Credit Hours: 1
A course designed to provide an introduction to the techniques of sound reinforcement and music recording through instruction and hands-on recording of department concerts and through the mixing of recorded tracks resulting in a CD.
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MUSC 345 - Composition
Credit Hours: 1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 347 - Conducting
Credit Hours: 1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 349 - Jazz Improvisation
Credit Hours: 1
Applied Music offers private instruction to all students at all levels in brass, woodwind, string, percussion, keyboard instruments, and voice. With departmental and instructor permission, students may also take applied lessons in composition, conducting, and jazz improvisation.
Note: Students should consult with the appropriate instructor to determine course and section number. Fees for applied music are levied in addition to the regular tuition charges. Can only be taken twice.
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MUSC 350 - Piano Accompanying (major ensemble)
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 360 - Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra (major ensemble)
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 160 twice
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 361 - Wind Ensemble (major ensemble)
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 161 twice
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 362 - Concert Choir (major ensemble)
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Prerequisite: Take MUSC 162 twice
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 363 - Choral Society
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 364 - Musical Theatre Workshop
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 365 - Campus Choir
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 366 - Chamber Singers
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 367 - Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds (major ensemble)
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 368 - Jazz Ensemble
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 369 - Spirit Band
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 370 - Chamber Ensembles
Credit Hours: 1
Ensembles offer collaborative group instruction in music rehearsal and performance. Repertoire appropriate to the type, size, and level of each ensemble is studied and presented regularly in public concerts and recitals. Major ensembles (Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Choir) are open to all students by audition and instructor permission.
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of ensemble credits may be counted toward minimum graduation requirements.
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MUSC 371 - Conducting I
Credit Hours: 2
The introductory course to conducting a musical ensemble. Emphasis is placed on beat patterns, left hand techniques, and musical leadership.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 , or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
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MUSC 372 - Conducting II
Credit Hours: 2
The advanced course in conducting a music ensemble. Emphasis is on rehearsal, visual representation of the aural score, analysis of performance problems, and performance and pedagogical literature.
Prerequisite: MUSC 371
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MUSC 382 - Music Education: Teaching General Music
Credit Hours: 2
Focuses on methods, materials, objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for the development of basic musical concepts in the general music classroom in grades Pre-K-8. Specialized approaches of Dalcroze, Kodály, and Orff are studied.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Note: field observation hours for Pre-K-8 are included.
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MUSC 383 - Music Education: Teaching Vocal Music
Credit Hours: 2
Studies the methods, materials, objectives, and instructional strategies for the teaching of vocal and choral music in grades 4-12.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Note: Field observation hours for grades 4-12 are included.
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MUSC 384 - Music Education: Teaching Instrumental Music
Credit Hours: 2
Studies the administration and teaching of instrumental music in the schools (4-12) and the teaching of general music in grades 9-12.
Prerequisite: MUSC 212 or instructor consent and successful completion of the Junior Qualifying Exam.
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
Note: Field observation hours for grades 9-12 are included.
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MUSC 401 - Senior Recital
Credit Hours: 0
Together with MUSC 445 , is the capstone of the music or music education major. All students presenting a senior recital must be enrolled in the appropriate corresponding applied music course during the semester of the recital.
Prerequisite: MUSC 445 , instructor consent
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MUSC 445 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Together with MUSC 401 , is the capstone of the music or music education major. The Senior Seminar focuses on research, analysis, and writing skills pertaining to the musical arts and the field of music education, and culminates in oral presentations and/or a major analytical research paper.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Materials of Music sequence; completion of MUSC 321 ; completion of or enrollment in MUSC 322 ; instructor consent.
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MUSC 482 - Music Education: Professional Semester in Elementary Education
Credit Hours: 5
Involves students as practice teachers in an elementary school music program under the supervision and guidance of a cooperating teacher and Muskingum faculty member.
Prerequisite: MUSC 382 , MUSC 383 , MUSC 384
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MUSC 483 - Music Education: Professional Semester in Secondary Education
Credit Hours: 5
Involves students as practice teachers in a secondary school music program under the supervision and guidance of a cooperating teacher and Muskingum faculty member.
Prerequisite: MUSC 382 , MUSC 383 , MUSC 384
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MUXP 101 - Muskingum Experience I: First Semester Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
This course provides students with a common academic experience during their first semester at Muskingum. The course offers an extended orientation to the academic environment within a context of common readings, assignments, and activities. The course also introduces students to academic resources on campus and encourages students to engage in self-reflective practices.
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MUXP 151 - Muskingum Experience II Topics
Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to deepen your connections to Muskingum University and provide you with continued support and engagement. You will learn communication, self-presentation, and interpersonal skills that are transferable to all classes and to your career after graduation as well as self-management skills, including financial literacy. The course covers resume writing and interviewing skills and shows you how to participate in high-impact experiences such as internships. Other topics may include leadership, citizenship, and healthy living.
Prerequisite: MUXP 101
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NRSC 201 - Topics in Neuroscience
Credit Hours: 1
Is a seminar-style course team taught each semester by the Neuroscience faculty. It explores in detail a particular topic in the field through reading and discussion of recent published reports. Neuroscience majors must take the course three times.
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NRSC 305 - Cognitive Neuroscience
Credit Hours: 3
Is a junior-level introduction to human cognition from neuroscientific and evolutionary perspectives. Students begin by learning the historical and philosophical antecedents of the field. Students then develop an understanding and appreciation for cognition and research methodology in the field; topics include perception, attention, memory, language, brain organization and plasticity, and the problem of consciousness.
Prerequisite: BIOL 112 and PSYC 281
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NRSC 308 - Neuroscience Practicum
Credit Hours: 1
Is a “real world” introduction to current research topics in the discipline. Students conduct several laboratory projects in this course. They also attend the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience or a regional neuroscience conference and report on their experience.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor
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NRSC 368 - Fundamental Neuroscience
Credit Hours: 4
Emphasizes basic neurophysiology, neurochemistry, synaptic function, coordinated organismal functions, and common neurological disorders. Laboratory emphasizes neuroanatomy.
Prerequisite: BIOL 108 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 226
Cross Listed As: BIOL 368
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NRSC 386 - Neuropharmacology
Credit Hours: 4
Provides basic explanations concerning how drugs act in the brain. The primary focus will be at the cell/molecular level with a lesser focus on the effects at the organismal level.
Prerequisite: BIOL 108 , BIOL 112 , BIOL 226 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 112
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NRSC 407 - Neuroscience Research I
Credit Hours: 3
Part of a three-semester sequence of courses in an independent study program designed to provide opportunities to practice inquiry and discovery while intensively investigating a fundamental problem in neuroscience. In the first semester, students search the current scientific literature related to their topic and prepare a review paper and a research proposal. During the senior year, the students conduct an original investigation and produce both a scientific paper and an oral presentation.
Note: They also present a poster at the Annual Science Poster Session.
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NRSC 408 - Neuroscience Research II
Credit Hours: 2
Part of a three-semester sequence of courses in an independent study program designed to provide opportunities to practice inquiry and discovery while intensively investigating a fundamental problem in neuroscience. In the first semester, students search the current scientific literature related to their topic and prepare a review paper and a research proposal. During the senior year, the students conduct an original investigation and produce both a scientific paper and an oral presentation.
Prerequisite: NRSC 407
Note: Students present a poster at the Annual Science Poster Session.
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NRSC 409 - Neuroscience Research III
Credit Hours: 2
Part of a three-semester sequence of courses in an independent study program designed to provide opportunities to practice inquiry and discovery while intensively investigating a fundamental problem in neuroscience. In the first semester, students search the current scientific literature related to their topic and prepare a review paper and a research proposal. During the senior year, the students conduct an original investigation and produce both a scientific paper and an oral presentation.
Prerequisite: NRSC 408
MAP Only: Students present a poster at the Annual Science Poster Session.
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NURS 125 - Foundations in Professional Practice I
Credit Hours: 1
The course is an introduction to the theoretical concepts and foundational principles of nursing. The course will present the practice of nursing as defined and described in the program’s philosophy statement and key concept definitions.
Prerequisite: Direct admit to nursing or admitted as a “pre-nursing” student
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NURS 126 - Foundations in Professional Practice II
Credit Hours: 1
The course is an introduction to the theoretical concepts and foundational principles of nursing as defined and described in the program’s philosophy statement and key concept definitions. A professional nursing e-portfolio will be introduced that will continue throughout the nursing program and conclude in the senior capstone course NURS 487 .
Prerequisite: Direct admit to nursing or admitted as a “pre-nursing” student
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NURS 226 - Health Assessment
Credit Hours: 3
Is designed to systematically teach the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive health history and physical assessment on the adult client. Content related to the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation are taught. Utilization of assessment data that includes physiological, psychosocial, developmental and genetic factors, and skills within diverse cultures in multiple health care settings are emphasized. The analysis of assessment data enables students to enhance clinical reasoning, decision making and communication skills. Students have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate assessment skills learned in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 227 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Credit Hours: 4
Introduces theories, principles and concepts relative to basic fundamental nursing practice. Students utilize concepts and content taught in the arts and sciences, including health assessment, to begin developing critical thinking skills and nursing care planning in accordance with the nursing process. Psychomotor and interpersonal communication skills are taught, along with principles of safety and infection control using evidence based practice concepts. Students learn and practice psychomotor skills in the nursing laboratory prior to performance in the clinical agency to which they are assigned.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 230 - Pharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
The focus of this course emphasizes pharmacodynamics and clinical uses of various classes of drugs in the healthcare setting. Drugs discussed include those used for hypertension, infection, cancer, pain and diseases of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. This is a theory only course.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 251 - Introduction to Clinical Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing
Credit Hours: 7
Introduces the nursing process of caring for adults and their family with acute and chronic health alterations. The student uses the nursing process to care for the adult medical-surgical patient and their family in a holistic manner using information based on current evidence-based practice. A combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical teaching strategies are used to introduce nursing concepts and content related to physiological adaptation, psychosocial integrity, pharmacological therapy, cultural competence, ethical practice and leadership. Professional communication using oral, written and information technology is expected.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
Co-requisite: NURS 230
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NURS 330 - Transitions in Professional Practice (RN-BSN)
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing philosophy at Muskingum University. Aspects of professional nursing practice will be addressed, including scope of practice, nursing process, cultural awareness, communication applications, writing standards, presentation development, collaboration, and the use of informatics to facilitate proficiency in Evidence Based Practice (EBP).
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN program track
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NURS 335 - Health Assessment (RN-BSN)
Credit Hours: 3
This course increases knowledge and skills in performing the client health history and physical assessment. Utilization of assessment skills and data collection across the lifespan, within diverse cultures, and in multiple health care settings will be emphasized. The analysis and synthesis of assessment data will enable students to enhance clinical reasoning, decision-making and communication.
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN program track
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NURS 340 - Nursing Research
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the basic skills necessary to critique nursing research. Focuses on research methodology, interpreting research articles and evaluating the usefulness of findings for evidence-based nursing practice. This is a theory only course.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 351 - Clinical Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing
Credit Hours: 7
Students are expected to apply nursing knowledge and use critical thinking skills based on evidence-based nursing practice to care for adults and their family with acute and chronic health alterations. A combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical teaching strategies are used to continue building from prior program coursework on the concepts and content related to physiological adaptation, psychosocial integrity, pharmacological therapy, culture competence, ethical practice and leadership. Professional communication using oral, written and information technology is expected.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 360 - Mental Health and Family Nursing
Credit Hours: 4
The purpose of this course is to apply the concepts of mental health to individuals and groups. The concepts to be emphasized include therapeutic communication, caring, cultural competence, evidence-based research practices and leadership/management affecting selected mental health alterations. This course includes theory and clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements.
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NURS 375 - Nursing Care of Parents, Newborns and Children
Credit Hours: 8
This course addresses the needs of child-bearing parents, newborns and children as they progress through the stages associated with health promotion, wellness and illness in normal age related changes, pregnancy, child development and rearing from conception through adolescence. The student uses critical thinking skills in the application of the nursing process with parents, families in childbirth, postpartum, and newborns through adolescence. Nursing implications relevant to physiological, developmental and genetic factors that influence the care of parents and children are covered. The nursing lab provides students the opportunity to learn and apply nursing skills relevant to the care of newborns through adolescence and of pregnant women. Clinical practice is provided in maternity and pediatric settings commensurate with the course content.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 430 - Perspectives in Global Health and Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of major health problems from a global perspective. It identifies health priorities of the 21st Century, with an emphasis on improved health for all. The course discusses how healthcare systems operate in different countries and provides examples or organizations that addresses global health issues. This is a theory only course.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements and have upper division status in nursing.
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NURS 451 - Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Problems
Credit Hours: 7
Students analyze and apply the concepts of physiological adaptation, psychosocial integrity, pharmacological therapy, cultural competence, ethical practice and leadership in the management of care for adults with complex multi-system health alterations. A combination of classroom laboratory and clinical teaching strategies are used to plan and implement evidence-based nursing care for the complex patient and their family. Professional communication using oral, written and information technology is expected.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 460 - Community Health Nursing
Credit Hours: 4
This course focuses on the concepts of public health, epidemiology and community health nursing with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. An assessment of a rural community is completed. Cultural influences, chronic health problems, communicable diseases, disaster preparedness, health financing and environmental issues are examined in relation to community and family health practices. Health risks of individuals and families in the community are explored in terms of teaching/learning activities, caring ethics, nursing process and research through evidence-based practice. This course includes theory and clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 470 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Health (RN-BSN)
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the history and contemporary status of the American healthcare system as it relates to social, economic, cultural, political, and educational forces affecting nursing and health care. The role of the nurse is explored related to professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities. Nursing theorists are discussed and analyzed in terms of applicability for nursing practice. The student will also prepare for career opportunities and credentialing issues for life-long learning.
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN to BSN program track
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NURS 480 - Nursing Leadership and Management (RN-BSN)
Credit Hours: 4
This course emphasizes development of leadership skills in nursing practice. Organizational, leadership, management and change theories are examined. Effective group leadership skills to assist in directing and/or providing safe, ethical care for groups of patients will be discussed. A significant component of the course will be the completion of an evidence based clinical project. Theory and clinical course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 330 , NURS 335 , NURS 340 , NURS 430 , and NURS 470
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NURS 486 - Nursing Leadership and Management
Credit Hours: 3
Development of leadership skills in nursing practice is emphasized. Organizational leadership, management and change theories are examined as they relate to the practice of nursing in dynamic and complex healthcare delivery systems. Analysis of ethical, political, legal, and social issues that influence healthcare management are explored. Students are expected to analyze practical leadership and management case scenarios and substantiate their analyses with evidence from the literature. An evidence-based project is completed that includes leadership concepts and theories covered in the course.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 487 - Nursing Senior Capstone: Preparation for Licensure and Practice
Credit Hours: 7
Focuses on the application of nursing content as it relates to preparation for licensure and entry into practice. Opportunities for socialization into the professional nursing role are provided. Students are expected to function with a high degree of independence, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, use effective group/leadership skills and direct and/or provide safe, ethical care for their patients. Students are required to successfully complete a clinical experience, and apply the nursing process to patients in the healthcare setting. At the conclusion of the course students take a comprehensive predictor exam, and submit a nursing program objectives portfolio.
Prerequisite: Must meet all nursing progression requirements
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NURS 490 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 1-3
This elective option is reserved for selected topics in Nursing. The course title, description, and syllabus are subject to approval of the instructor and the Chair of the Department.
Prerequisite: Upper division status in Nursing or permission of instructor
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NUTR 131 - Introduction to Nutrition
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide a detailed accessible examination of human nutrition and metabolism to provide the foundation to understanding nutrition sciences and the human body.
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NUTR 231 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Credit Hours: 3
Presents the chemistry, digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. Nutritional needs of the individual throughout the lifespan are examined. Application of nutritional needs to healthy individuals and those who have common, chronic diseases are presented.
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NUTR 332 - Sport Nutrition and Supplementation
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the science behind performance enhancement through better nutrition and dietary supplementation. New discoveries in the nutraceutical benefits of foods, vitamins, and minerals are highlighted.
Prerequisite: NUTR 131
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PBRL 201 - Introduction to Public Relations
Credit Hours: 3
Examines contemporary public relations practice, values, and principles; explores professional ethics, strategy, planning, and tactics of effective public relations practice; and surveys the goals and practices of major settings for public relations.
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PBRL 315 - Case Studies and Campaigns
Credit Hours: 3
Examines contemporary public relations case studies to test theories, illustrate challenges, and observe tactics and strategies. Explores the creation and implementation of public relations campaigns through applied skills in research, analysis, and planning.
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PBRL 399 - Internship
Credit Hours: 3
Involves a supervised experience in the student’s major. The program is closely supervised by faculty members and an on-site director.
Prerequisite: Junior standing, 2.5 GPA and instructor permission.
Cross Listed As: DMD 399 , JOURN 399 , MEDIA 399
Note: Credit counts as 3 of the 16 internship hours which may be applied to graduation requirements. Graded S/U.
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PBRL 495 - Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Exposes students to an intensive study in a selected area of emphasis. The first four weeks are devoted to the development of a project prospectus. The remainder of the semester is given to independent study under the guidance of an appropriate instructor.
Prerequisite: COMM 360
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PE 101 - Concepts of Wellness
Credit Hours: 1
Develops an understanding of basic exercise physiology and physical training principles. Students learn to assess their own personal level of physical fitness and the benefits of proper physical activity. At the conclusion of the course, students are ready to continue a lifetime of healthy physical fitness activity. Appropriate for adolescent level students.
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PE 102-140 - Physical Education Service Courses
Credit Hours: 1
Enable students to fulfill individual sports, team sports, and activity interests by covering a wide variety of activities such as aerobic fitness, archery, badminton, cheerleading and dance, flag football, lifeguard training, water safety instructor, tennis, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, and varsity athletics. A maximum of three activities may be counted toward graduation requirements. Varsity athletes may take their respective varsity sport in any year of participation.
Repeatability: No activity may be repeated for credit.
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PE 151 - Practica
Credit Hours: 1
Are taken by students interested in training or working as student assistants with various sports.
Note: A maximum of three practica may be taken for major or minor credit. Graded S/U.
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PE 220 - Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor
Credit Hours: 2
Teaches the methods prescribed by the American Red Cross to save a victim of multi-age in need and ensure safety in an aquatic environment. Special attention is paid to the safety considerations and legal ramifications presented to the lifeguard.
Note: Counts as a service course.
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PE 251 - Practica
Credit Hours: 1
Are taken by students interested in training or working as student assistants with various sports.
Note: A maximum of three practica may be taken for major or minor credit. Graded S/U.
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PE 319 - Motor Learning and Adaptive Physical Education for Early Childhood
Credit Hours: 3
Is designed to provide the future educator with the necessary foundation of fundamental movement concepts and principles for children grades PreK to 5. Special emphasis is placed upon the use of developmentally appropriate practice to enhance the acquisition of more complex motor skills and patterns. In addition, educators are given specific strategies necessary in the educating of children who require skill adaptation and the use of prescriptive exercise and equipment. Educators attempt to establish a positive attitude and appreciation for regular health-related physical activity throughout the child’s lifespan. Lastly, the educator experiences first hand the importance of movement activities and how they assist in the child’s psychological, physical, intellective, and social development.
Note: Required field experience: 15 hours.
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PE 321 - Motor Learning and Adaptive Physical Education for Middle Childhood
Credit Hours: 3
Presents methods and materials for complete physical education instruction for children ages 9-14. Emphasis is on movement education, movement exploration, physical fitness, dancing, and specialized sports skills of basketball, football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Practical teaching experience is included, and teaching units are developed.
Note: Required field experience: 15 hours.
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PE 341 - Principles of Physical Education, Evaluation and Measurements
Credit Hours: 3
Deals with basic concepts, philosophical foundation, and subsequent applications in physical education for multi-age students. Included are specific testing, measurement, and evaluation procedures utilized in the classroom.
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PE 351 - Practica
Credit Hours: 1
Are taken by students interested in training or working as student assistants with various sports.
Note: A maximum of three practica may be taken for major or minor credit. Graded S/U.
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PE 416 - Teaching Physical Education Activities
Credit Hours: 4
Is concerned with the methods and materials for teaching archery, badminton, bowling, racquetball, golf, dance, swimming, and tennis. Included is practice in teaching and conducting class activities for both middle and adolescent level students.
Note: Required field experience: 20 hours.
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PE 450 - Independent Elective
Credit Hours: 1-3
Enables a student to work cooperatively with a staff member in a directed study in physical education, athletics, athletic training, recreation, or other areas with the approval of the department chair and the cooperating instructor.
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PE 451 - Practica
Credit Hours: 1
Are taken by students interested in training or working as student assistants with various sports.
Note: A maximum of three practica may be taken for major or minor credit. Graded S/U.
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PE 470 - Administration, Organization, and Supervision of Health, Physical Education and Sports Programs
Credit Hours: 3
Is designed to deal with the various methods of implementation for programs in health, physical education, intramurals, and sports. Special emphasis is also placed upon the supervision and evaluation procedures of such programs.
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