Courses

NU 556 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY I   2.0 Credit(s)
This course is the first of two pharmacology courses designed to provide FNP students with an understanding of the mechanisms by which drugs alter the function of living cells to relieve symptoms and physiologic manifestations of disease.  The course begins with an introduction to general principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and then concentrates expressly on the pharmacotherapeutics germane to specific body systems. Students are taught the general properties of drug categories used to treat diseases of specific body systems and apply these pharmacologic concepts to clinical situations.  Emphasis is placed on the development of problem solving and decision-making skills and patient education as they relate to the clinical use of pharmacotherapeutics and the role of the FNP in prescriptive responsibilities.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

CJ 512 MENTAL HEALTH & CJ SYSTEM   3.0 Credit(s)
Introduction and exploration of the criminal justice system as it deals with an increasing number of clients with mental health issues.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

WGB 518 INTRO TO BUSINESS STATISTICS   3.0 Credit(s)
This course employs extensive use of data and statistical methods to support and improve organizational decision-making. Topics include data visualizations, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and the use of computer software for statistical applications. The primary focus will be on the flexibility of the analysis, and the ability to present the results in an intuitive and understandable manner for greater organizational impact. The ethical issues related to big data will also be discussed.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

WGB 519 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS   3.0 Credit(s)
Basic concepts and analytical techniques from micro- and macro-economics, including supply and demand, price determination, market structures, fiscal policy, the monetary system and policy and international trade.
Offered: All Semesters All Years

SLP 530T PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING FOR SCHOOLS TUTORIAL   0.0 Credit(s)
A problem based learning format will be used to explore clinical cases. Students will collect, analyze, interpret and summarize findings with class members. Prerequisite: Take SLP-530
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years

CJ 517 PROGRAM EVALUATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE   3.0 Credit(s)
The demand for evidence-based practices requires leaders in criminal justice to have the skillset necessary for proper program evaluation. This course allows for that skillset by allowing students the opportunity to think critically about planning and evaluation.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

CJ 518 POLICING IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY   3.0 Credit(s)
Societies experience tensions between desires for order and liberty. This course examines the challenge that tension presents to police organizations. Using theory and research, students will understand the policies defining effective policing.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

SW 565 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY I   3.0 Credit(s)
This first course in the two-course policy sequence is designed to help students examine policy as a major component of social work practice. Through learning achieve in this course, students are expected to participate actively with others in creating new, modified, or improved service, resource, and opportunity systems.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

NU 557 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY II FOR FNP/DNP   2.0 Credit(s)
This course is the second of two courses designed to provide FNP students with an understanding of the mechanisms by which drugs alter the function of living cells to relieve symptoms and physiologic manifestations of disease.  The course concentrates on the pharmacotherapeutics germane to specific body systems.  Students are taught the general properties of drug categories used to treat diseases of these body systems and apply these pharmacologic concepts to clinical situations.  Emphasis is placed on the development of problem solving and decision-making skills, and patient education as they relate to the clinical use of pharmacotherapeutics and the role of the FNP in prescriptive responsibilities. Prerequisite: TAKE NU-556
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years

NU 562 PRIMARY CARE I:COMP PRIMARY CARE ADULT   5.0 Credit(s)
The first of 3 clinical courses designed to enable graduate students to learn problem-solving skills and clinical strategies necessary to socialize into the role of the family nurse practitioner. Course content introduces the student to a systematic approach to understanding the delivery of primary health care to the well adult. Various principles of illness prevention and health maintenance are introduced, as well as methodologies used to diagnose and treat common primary care problems. Emphasis is on the consultation role component of the nurse practitioner as well as on the direct provision of primary care and health promotion. In addition to classes, students participate in a required primary care clinical experience.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Contact Department

SW 568 HUMAN BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II   3.0 Credit(s)
The focus will include the biological, sociological, cultural, psychological and spiritual development of individuals throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Take SW-567
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 576 SOCIAL WORK GENERALIST PRACTICE II   3.0 Credit(s)
Emphasizes the generalist model of social work practice, the use of system theory, the strengths perspective and professional values and skills to facilitate the planned change and problem-solving process. This semester focuses on families and group. Prerequisite: SW 575 Prerequisite: Take SW-575
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SW 580 GENERALIST PRACTICUM & SEMINAR II   3.0 Credit(s)
Second half of two-semester course where students will participate in an approved, social work practice field placement with the focus on the development and application of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective process within generalist framework. Pre-requisite = SW578 Pre/co-requisite = SW 576, SW568 Prerequisite: Take SW-578
Offered: As Needed All Years

SW 591 APPLYING RESEARCH IN PRACTICE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course advances students' research knowledge through applications of practice evaluation. Students will gain hands-on experience with single system research designs, evidence-based practice, and program evaluation design to strengthen clinical and community practice. Pre-requisite = SW590 or admission to Advanced Standing Prerequisite: Take SW-590 or admission to Advanced Standing
Offered: As Needed All Years

PA 524 CLINICAL INTEGRATION   2.5 Credit(s)
This course will introduce the student to the clinical setting. Students meet in small groups with clinical preceptores to discuss various aspects of patient care including: obtaining histories, physical findings, pathophysiology of disease, developing a differential diagnosis, formulating management plans, and practicing oral patient-presentations. Students will practice history-taking physical exam skills, document histories and physical examination, and present findings to their clinical preceptores. Periodic classroom lectures will also be scheduled to review and develop clinical skills in addition to early clinical experiences.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years