Courses
HS 202 HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN LATER LIFE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with an overview of aging and well-being in later life. Trends in aging populations, age-related changes, societal and personal attitudes toward aging, and health behaviors among older adults are discussed. Clinical aspects of aging and the impact of living with chronic conditions and frailty are examined. Key elements that influence overall health and the well-being of older individuals such as physical activity and nutrition are explored. Strategies intended to promote healthy and successful aging are included. Prerequisites: Must be HS major; must take HS 200 prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: Take HS-200
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ENG 275 CREATIVE NONFICTION 3.0 Credit(s)
This is a creative writing course designed to introduce students to creative nonfiction, including the sub-genres of memoir, food, nature, and essays of place and narrative journalism. Prerequisite: Take FYWS-125, ENG-253
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PS 238 THE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers research-based psychological and behavioral factors that promote well-being as well as the application of, and reflection on, the use of strategies to promote well-being.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 277 IRISH DRAMA 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will explore Ireland's major dramatic movements, events, themes, and controversies, from the founding of the Abbey Theatre to the riots against J.M. Synge's The Playboy of the Western World to a series of plays that address "the Troubles" of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. Prerequisite: Take ENG-201
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CM 214 FOUNDATIONS IN HEALTH COMMUNICATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of the critical and theoretical perspectives of health communication. Students will develop an understanding of the role media play in effective health messaging and campaigns. Prerequisite: Take CM-101
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PH 215 PHILOSOPHY OF LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
The philosophical study of the nature of law, the legal system's relationship to natural law, and theories of jurisprudence. Prerequisite: TAKE A PH COURSE
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CIT 210 Catholics & Us Politics Since Wwii 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the political journey of U.S. Catholics in the period from the middle of the 20th century to the present, mixing political philosophy with discussion of key events and figures.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
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