Courses

NU 215 HEALTH ASSESSMENT   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. Prerequisite: Concurrently take NU-215L
Offered: Spring Semester All Years

NU 243 CULT. DIVERSITY/HEALTH CARE   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: All Semesters All Years

NU 250 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT   3.0 Credit(s)

Offered: All Semesters All Years

NU 290 NURSING TRANSFER AGREEMENT PROGRAM   30.0 Credit(s)

Offered: As Needed Contact Department

NU 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING   1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Designated new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent course offerings. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PH 256 POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES   3.0 Credit(s)
The course explores a wide range of common and significant political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, communism, fascism, libertarianism, populism and others. It also explores the meaning and use of the word "ideology" and how different ideologies can differ in scope or purpose.
Offered: As Needed All Years

PH 278 APPLIED ETHICS PRACTICUM   1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
This course is for the study, preparation, and participation in the Intercollegiate Northeast Regional Ethics Bowl debate competition. Students spend at least three hours a week examining contemporary ethical situations. They learn how to frame an ethical dilemma. They learn various ethical approaches such as consequentialist ethics, duty-based ethics, virtue ethics, social contract theory, discourse ethics, the principle of double-effect, paternalism, biocentric and anthropocentric approaches to environmental ethics, principles of autonomy and benevolence. The students also research each case to understand the various relevant factors of each case and how they impact the analysis of the case. Finally, the students participate in an intercollegiate debate competition in which they articulate, defend, analyze, and comment on the cases in a timed, competition format. The approximate time spent on case preparation, study, and participation, averages out to 3 hours/week for a period of 15 weeks. 2-3 hour-weekly meetings are guided by a professor in a seminar format. The students also spend at least one hour a week on independent research and consultations. The competition day itself lasts 7-12 hours, depending on how far the team advances. The purpose of the course is to engage the students socratically and teach them to apply theoretical learning, to engage in research, and to articulate their opinions in an organized fashion that considers all sides of an issue before coming to an ethical conclusion. The goal is to teach students how to think and analyze situations ethically in a critical and fair manner.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PH 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY   3.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member's particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc. Prerequisites established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and prerequisites. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit PH 100 level course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 212 FEDERALISM AND AMERICAN POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the subnational level of American politics. Topics include the constitutional position of state governments, federal-state interaction, financing of state governments, political parties, group activity, and public policies.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 215 AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES   3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the role of political parties in American democracy. Examines the structure and function of party organization, behavior of the American electorate, and effectiveness of parties in the governing process. Platforms and categories of minor parties are also discussed.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 216 CONGRESS & THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the constitutional powers of Congress, historical development, legislative process, and relationship with executive branch of government.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 217 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY   3.0 Credit(s)
Traces the role of the chief executive in the American political system. Attention is given to the evolution, functions, and limits of executive leadership. Relationship with Congress, public opinion, and impact of individual presidents are explored. Prerequisite: Pre: PO-121
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years

PO 218 CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS   3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the various dimensions of presidential elections and controversial issues associated with the selection process. Topics include delegate selection, national conventions, voting behavior, role of media, campaign finance, the electoral college, campaign strategies, and presidential debates.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 219 MEDIA, POLITICS, SOC JUSTICE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course offers an overview of how media and politics are essential for social justice. Students will explore the current state of media practices, political organizing, message development, and policy efforts as part of social change.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 220 CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES ON LAW & JUSTICE   3.0 Credit(s)
Catholic intellectuals and jurists have exerted deep influence on political and legal traditions in Europe as well as the United States. This course examines Catholic perspectives on law and justice in terms of their historical trajectory as well as their impact on contemporary American society.
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years