Courses
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
CM 564 NEWS REPORTING & PRODUCING 3.0 Credit(s)
The focus of this course is the production and reporting of video-based stories. Students will learn the craft of story construction including how to research, shoot, light, report, narrate and edit productions in HD video.
Offered: Modules Odd Semesters All Years
CM 597 THE PR AGENCY IN THE DIGITAL AGE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course functions like an actual advertising, public relations, and media production agency. Students will apply theory and practical skills in order to develop campaigns as well as provide products and services to clients.
Offered: Modules Even Semesters All Years
SW 550 LOSS & LIFE TRANSITION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course develops knowledge and skills for working with client systems experiencing transition and loss across the life cycle within an integrated systems context.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SW 566 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Framework for understanding 1) social policy and process which is formulated, implemented and analyzed; 2) inequalities and inequities in social welfare as policy manifestations of institutionalized racism and sexism; 3) impact and interaction of policy with service delivery networks delivering services and resources. Prerequisite: Take SW-565;
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 585 ASSESSMENT OF CLIENT SYSTEMS 3.0 Credit(s)
Assessment strategies for all systems to understand inter-systems perspective, influence system for case formulation in change efforts.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PAD 500 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the development of the discipline of public administration, the evolution of institutional forms both in the United States and in international settings, concepts of decision-making, ethics in the public sphere, human resource management in the public and non-profit sector and society.
PAD 505 BUDGETING PUBLIC SECTOR & NON-PROFIT OR 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of public budgeting and financial management. Students will learn the fundamentals of budgeting for government and non-profit organizations. The course will adopt a problem solving approach as students gain an understanding of how to use budgetary information in organizational planning, control, reporting, and analysis.
PAD 510 HR MGMT FOR PUBLIC SECTOR & NON-PROFIT 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the knowledge and practical skills that public leaders need to strategically deploy human resources in government and non-profit organizations. Topics include managing teams, discrimination and labor law, working with unions, motivating employees, privatization, recruitment, the aging workforce, and performance evaluations. Particular emphasis is given to developing human resources practices that support core organizational mission and objectives.