Courses
PO 200 RESEARCH DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
Required of majors, this course introduces students to the ways in which government and politics is studied in the discipline. Students will examine and compare a number of especially qualitative methods, in preparation for the second course in the sequence and also work in other courses.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
NU 210 HEALTH WELLNESS & CULTURAL DIVERSITY 2.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces the student to basic concepts, theories, and methods of exploring the health, wellness, and cultural diversity of individuals. Common factors that promote the health and wellness of individuals across the lifespan are explored. Cultural diversity expands this discussion to include the meaning and impact of culture on health and wellness through the exploration of cultural phenomenon such as perception toward time, communication, social organization, and healing traditions. Values clarification related to own culture as a part of the process of developing cultural awareness and competence is discussed. Disparities related to access to care and economic barriers are discussed including vulnerable populations. Current evidence related to the impact of culture on healthcare systems and treatment by culturally competent practitioners is included. Prerequisite: Take NU-205, NU-215 and NU-220, NU-310
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 220 Pharmacology & Nursing Implications 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. Prerequisite: Take BI-126, BI-127, BI-128, BI-129, CH-117, CH-119, MA-105;
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
SW 224 HUMAN DIVERSITY/SOCIAL JUSTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides a framework for understanding how diversity and inclusion shape the human experience, especially through consideration of cultural, structural, and constructed social and political norms.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
NU 205 FOUNDATIONS OF PROF. NURSING 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. Prerequisite: Take NU-205L
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MK 201 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates the components of the marketing mix. A managerial approach is employed and case studies supplement each area of exploration. Topics include customer behavior, product policy, channels of distribution, advertising and promotion, price policy, marketing programs, and the legal aspects of marketing.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
MK 205 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMM & PROMOTIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
This practical introduction course analyzes the components of integrated communications within marketing and the promotional mix. Topics include, but are not limited to, customer behavior, culture, messaging, emotional bonding, and brand building as it pertains to marketing and promotion through communication. Prerequisite: TAKE MK-201
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SO 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Detailed and comprehensive analysis of a sociological issue or problem of current interest. Specific topic is announced in the course schedule of any given semester.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CT 287 MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CT 297 ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CT 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMM 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AN 204 INTRODUCTION TO IRISH ARCHEOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
A comprehensive overview of Irish archaeology from the first settlers to modern times. Special attention will be focused on the sites and cultural history of the Dingle Peninsula.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CT 288 DEMOCRATIC TECHNOLOGIES 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
AR 280 INTERACTIVE MOTION GRAPHICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides a comprehensive, project-based introduction to industry-standard motion graphics and compositing applications to produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and web. Prerequisite: Take AR-276
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
HI 226 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the causes of the American Revolution in the context of economic, ideological and political change throughout the 18th century. Students consider the impact that the rebellion had on different kinds of Americans and whether the rhetoric of the Revolution fueled demands for change among these groups once the war ended. They will evaluate whether the American Revolution was a radical act in our history. Prerequisite: Take HI-100 or HI-102 or HI-110 or HI-115
Offered: As Needed Contact Department