Courses
BI 271 EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE 3.0 Credit(s)
Evolutionary medicine examines the "disconnects" between the environments in which humans evolved and those in which we currently live and their effect on health. Reviews evolutionary theory and human evolutionary history and examines their application to medicine and public health. Special emphasis is placed on critical thinking and understanding the associated social/ethical issues. Prerequisite: Take BI-111 BI-113 BI-112 BI-114
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Even Academic Years
CIT 212 SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION 1.0 Credit(s)
Through the Office of Volunteer Programs and Service Learning, students will be educated about the social and political issues surrounding Bridgeport, Connecticut, and its communities by engaging in and reflecting upon a number of community experiences.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
SP 269 FILM AND HISPANIC LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will study cultural and historical events through the representations of authors and filmmakers. Readings will contextualize the audiovisual works that undermine cultural elitism and denounce social injustice. Prerequisite: TAKE SP-201, SP-202 OR DEPT PERMISSION
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CIT 211 DO ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN? 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course, we explore how the earth and all of its creatures are a part of God's plan. We will discuss how animals are related to human beings, and how they should be integrated into our relationship with God. Prerequisite: TAKE CIT-201
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
NU 206 FOUNDATIONS OF PROF NURSING AC 3.0 Credit(s)
Foundations of Professional Nursing introduces the student to the profession of nursing. The student builds upon foundational knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, and humanities and applies this to the content and process of nursing. The metaparadigm of nursing is presented in conjunction with the University's mission and organizing framework. Students are introduced to the concepts of health promotion, disease injury/prevention, effective intraprofessional communication, and demonstration of the teaching/learning process as part of person-centered care. Skills basic to nursing practice, safety, documentation, and regulatory guidelines that influence nursing practices are presented. Laboratory and simulated experiences are coordinated to offer the student practical experience with selected clients in providing basic nursing care in a professional caring manner. Students will demonstrate effective use of available technologies to assess and monitor patient care. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take BI-126, BI-127, BI-128, BI-129, CH-117, CH-119, MA-105
Offered: Summer 1 Semester All Years
NU 206L FOUNDATIONS OF PROF NURSING LAB AC 0.0 Credit(s)
Foundations of Professional Nursing introduces the student to the profession of nursing. The student builds upon foundational knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, and humanities and applies this to the content and process of nursing. The metaparadigm of nursing is presented in conjunction with the University's mission and organizing framework. Students are introduced to the concepts of health promotion, disease injury/prevention, effective intraprofessional communication, and demonstration of the teaching/learning process as part of person-centered care. Skills basic to nursing practice, safety, documentation, and regulatory guidelines that influence nursing practices are presented. Laboratory and simulated experiences are coordinated to offer the student practical experience with selected clients in providing basic nursing care in a professional caring manner. Students will demonstrate effective use of available technologies to assess and monitor patient care. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take BI-126, BI-127, BI-128, BI-129, CH-117, CH-119, MA-105
Offered: Summer 1 Semester All Years
NU 216 HEALTH ASSESSMENT AC 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces assessment components including interviewing, history taking, functional assessment, and physical examination of patients across the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion and disease/injury prevention. Emphasis focuses on the assessment phase of the nursing process using a systems focused assessment approach. This course begins with foundational concepts of professionalism, person-centered care, and safety. Students will examine patients using a head-to-toe approach. Additional course content focuses on the role of the nurse, inter- and intra-professional communication, data collection, documentation, and patient teaching. Students begin to develop clinical judgement to begin identifying problems and deficits in an effort to guide the development of a plan of care. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take NU-206, NU-206L, NU-221(3693, NU-221L
Offered: Summer 2 Semester All Years
NU 216L HEALTH ASSESSMENT LAB AC 0.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces assessment components including interviewing, history taking, functional assessment, and physical examination of patients across the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion and disease/injury prevention. Emphasis focuses on the assessment phase of the nursing process using a systems focused assessment approach. This course begins with foundational concepts of professionalism, person-centered care, and safety. Students will examine patients using a head-to-toe approach. Additional course content focuses on the role of the nurse, inter- and intra-professional communication, data collection, documentation, and patient teaching. Students begin to develop clinical judgement to begin identifying problems and deficits in an effort to guide the development of a plan of care. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take NU-206, NU-206L, NU-221(3693), NU-221L
Offered: Summer 2 Semester All Years
NU 221 PHARMACOLOGY & NURSING IMPLICATIONS AC 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to basic concepts of pharmacology used to promote, support, and restore the health status of individuals. Course content will focus on the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacotherapeutics of a broad range of drugs and their biologic, psychosocial, and cultural role in health and illness. Critical thinking with the application of the nursing process will be stressed in the assessment of patient responses, discussion of nursing implications of various drug groups, therapeutic interventions, and related evaluations. Throughout the course, issues of legal, ethical, and professional accountability will be addressed as they pertain to the safe administration of medications. Laboratory practice will focus on the development of medication administration and supporting documentation. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take BI-126, BI-127, BI-128, BI-129, CH-117, CH-119, MA-105
Offered: Obsolete - Summer Semester All Years
NU 221L PHARMACOLOGY LAB AC 0.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to basic concepts of pharmacology used to promote, support, and restore the health status of individuals. Course content will focus on the pharmacodynamics and the pharmacotherapeutics of a broad range of drugs and their biologic, psychosocial, and cultural role in health and illness. Critical thinking with the application of the nursing process will be stressed in the assessment of patient responses, discussion of nursing implications of various drug groups, therapeutic interventions, and related evaluations. Throughout the course, issues of legal, ethical, and professional accountability will be addressed as they pertain to the safe administration of medications. Laboratory practice will focus on the development of medication administration and supporting documentation. The course is offered in an accelerated format for second degree accelerated students. Prerequisite: Take BI-126, BI-127, BI-128, BI-129, CH-117, CH-119, MA-105
Offered: Obsolete - Summer Semester All Years
HI 240 US IN 60'S & 70'S:WOODSTOCK-WATERGATE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores "the long sixties" (1954-1980). Topics covered include: Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, feminism and gender, sexual revolution, Kennedy-Carter, political corruption and crime, modern conservatism, etc. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CIT 213 WILD IRISH SPIRITS:THEATRE & RITUAL 3.0 Credit(s)
This short course at SHU in Dingle examines Irish drama and spirituality through experimental and site-specific performance. Do we still believe that land and spirit can be wild with us? We will explore how stories, improvisation, and ritual can teach us, in the words of the Irish ecological mystic John Moriarty, to "walk beautifully on the earth." Ritual and performance-from a celebration of the Catholic Mass to a night at the pub after seeing a good play-can "re-wild" our own spirits in relationship to the natural world and each other. But how should we name and tell stories about our shared earth, what Pope Francis calls "our common home"? This unique course introduces the theory and practice of site-specific ritual and theatre by taking place amid the drama of waves, mountains, people, and stories of a journey to Ireland and back. We will read and discuss some major Irish plays about naming wild spirits of the land, rediscover the Gospels and Jesus' seaside storytelling through performance analysis, talk with local artists, theatre-makers, and dancers in the West of Ireland, embody some wisdom from the Catholic Intellectual Tradition in the Irish context of natural beauty, and learn how to re-wild our own play with ritualizing and improvisation. Participants will work together to develop an original performance inspired by their time in Dingle, but no previous acting experience is required.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
HI 229 HISTORY OF UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY 3.0 Credit(s)
Evolution and expansion of American foreign policy from the Revolutionary period to the present. Analyzes the aims of foreign policy, influences on it, and its impact on the nation's domestic politics. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CJ 213 PROBATION AND PAROLE 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the application of probation, pardons, and parole methods for both juveniles and adults. Analyzes the most effective methods and techniques as they apply to these services
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CM 236 Global Advertising & Public Relations 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the ethical, social, and political dimensions of advertising and public relations on a global scale. Throughout the course students will examine advertising and public relations strategies, cases, and campaigns from a global perspective and develop a greater understanding of the impact of advertising and PR on the global community.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department