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NRP 607 Issues in Advanced Practice (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN and post- MSN NP students, NRP 606 and NRP 608 .
Taught: Spring only
Discuss the history and continued evolution of Nurse Practitioners. Selected legal/practice issues affecting nurse practitioners will be explored; including education, certification, credentialing, scope of practice, standard of care, prescriptive privileges, documentation of patient care, ethical issues, and reimbursement.
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NRP 608 Clinical Pharmacology and Intervention (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 606 .
Taught: Spring only
Review of pharmacological physiology of selected therapeutic agents; pharmacological management of clients, including drug selection, client/family education, and monitoring and evaluating pharmacological interventions.
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NRP 609 Pediatric Pharmacology (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 608 .
Taught: Summer only
Major categories of pharmacological agents used in primary and acute care environments for care of infants and children; physiological action of selected OTC and prescription drugs, unexpected client responses, and major untoward effects encountered in infants and pediatric diseases. Clinical judgment in management and evaluation of therapeutic strategies for individual children.
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NRP 610 Geriatric Pharmacology (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 608 .
Taught: Spring only
Major categories of pharmacological agents used in primary and acute care environments with the elderly; physiological action of selected OTC and prescription drugs, unexpected client responses, and major untoward effects encountered in geriatric therapeutic strategies for individual elderly.
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NRP 612 Health Care Policy and Economics (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Summer only
Explore health care issues, policies and economic factors influenced by technological, social, economic, and political factors; availability of and access to health care; social distribution of health care; actions for dealing with health care dilemmas. federal and state regulatory programs, and health care financing will be examined.
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NRP 613 Wellness & Primary Care of Infants and Children (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 , NRP 609 and BIO 668 .
Taught: Fall only
This course addresses the role of the primary care nurse practitioner in well-child supervision and the clinical management of common pediatric health problems. This advanced pediatric course will integrate principles of child development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, genetics, and cultural considerations in the primary care of children.
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NRP 614 Primary Care of Obstetric Patient (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 .
Taught: Summer only
Changes experienced by women during pregnancy and childbearing; assessment of the obstetric patient and fetus; interpretation of laboratory findings; development and evaluation of the plan of care for the obstetric patient.
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NRP 615 Primary Care of Gynecologic Patient (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 and NRP 608 .
Taught: Summer only
Gynecologic conditions experienced by women across the life span approached through integration of physiological and pathophysiological concepts and the humanities.
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NRP 616 Primary Care of Aged (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 618 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 620 .
Taught: Spring only
Role of nurse practitioner in management of acute and chronic illnesses commonly affecting the elderly; health promotion, disease prevention, pathophysiology, assessment, and therapeutic management of common health problems of elderly.
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NRP 618 Primary Care of Adults I (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 , NRP 606 , NRP 608 .
Taught: Fall only
Information necessary for the practice of primary care; pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of common health problems across the life span; lecture, case study analysis, and focused seminar.
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NRP 619 Primary Care of Adolescents (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Fall only
Role of the nurse practitioner in management of unique needs of adolescents; principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common health problems in adolescents.
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NRP 620 Primary Care of Adults II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 618
Taught: Spring only
Synthesis of pathophysiology, principles of health promotion and disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of complex problems in adults will be analyzed.
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NRP 623 Nurse Executive Seminar (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Co-requisite(s): NRP 623L .
Taught: Fall only
Integration of research from nursing and management science relative to the inquiry and practice of nursing administration; analysis of nursing models and theoretical perspectives in management science; analysis of perspectives in public and business administration for their usefulness to nursing administration.
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NRP 623L Administrative Nursing Capstone Practicum (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 9 lab/studio
Co-requisite(s): NRP 623 .
Taught: Fall only
Integration of research from nursing and management science relative to the inquiry and practice of nursing administration; analysis of nursing models and theoretical perspectives in management science; analysis of perspectives in public and business administration for their usefulness to nursing administration.
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NRP 625 Pathopharmacology & Physical Assessment (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 , NRP 601 , NRP 604 , and NRP 612 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course is designed to build on existing knowledge of the nursing educator student in human physiology, physical assessment, and pharmacologic principles and the relationship between the three.
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NRP 625L Practicum for Nurse Educators (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 ; NRP 601 ; NRP 604 ; NRP 612 .
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 625 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This direct care practice experience is designed to provide nursing educator students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a particular area of nursing that includes graduate-level clinical practice content and experiences. Concepts from the NRP 625 didactic course are reinforced during this practice experience.
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NRP 626 Nurse Executive Seminar II (1 credit) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 601 , NRP 602 , NRP 604 , NRP 623 , and NRP 623L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 626L .
Taught: Spring only
Mission, organizational growth, strategy development, and change processes needed to implement factors influencing strategic planning and considerations of the past, present, and future.
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NRP 626L Administrative Nursing Capstone Practicum (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 9 lab/studio
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 640 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 626 .
Taught: Spring only
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the nursing administration major; incorporation of nursing and organizational theories; finance, informatics and research to identify and complete a clinically-based scholarly project.
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NRP 630 Children with Chronic Illnesses and Special Needs (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 , NRP 608 and NRP 613 .
Taught: Fall only
Pathophysiology and advanced management of pediatric chronic health conditions; focus on appropriate age and developmental assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation; family impact, genetic issues of relevance to chronic illness.
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NRP 633L Primary Care Residency I (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): B or better in NRP 606 and NRP 608 .
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 613 or NRP 618 or NRP 630 .
Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
Supervised residency as a primary care practitioner; problem identification and management of common acute illnesses; integrating advanced assessment skills and pharmacological management; clinical residency in a variety of settings.
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NRP 634L Primary Care Residency II (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 633L .
Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
The second of two clinical immersion courses as a primary care practitioner in community based settings. Emphasis is placed on risk identification, health promotion, complex disease management, and client and family counseling.
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NRP 635L Primary Care Residency III (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 634L .
Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
Culminating clinical residency as primary care practitioner; independent clinical decision making, monitoring quality care, interdisciplinary collabo-ration, and organizational and role competencies; clinical residency in a variety of settings.
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NRP 636L Clinical Residency (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NP Advancement students or permission of instructor.
Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
A clinical residency providing concentrated clinical opportunities in primary care; clinical residency in a variety of settings.
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NRP 637 Nurse Practitioner Capstone I (1 credit) 1 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
Prerequisite(s): NRP 690
Co-requisite(s): NRP 633L
Taught: Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the first of two courses that provides the MSN student the opportunity to synthesize concepts from previous coursework and apply knowledge to various health and disease issues in diverse populations. The range of identified issues will vary according to the population.
The two course series will result in a culminating project to include legal, ethical, health literacy and evidence based patient care guidelines specific to the population of interest.
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NRP 638 Nurse Practitioner Capstone II (1 credit) 1 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
Prerequisite(s): NRP 637
Co-requisite(s): NRP 634L
Taught: Fall, Winter, Spring
In this second course of a two course series the MSN student continues to synthesize concepts from previous coursework and apply that knowledge to various health and disease issues in populations in need. The range of identified issues will vary according to the population. The two
course series will result in a culminating project to include legal, ethical, health literacy and evidence-based patient care guidelines specific to the population of interest and completion of a portfolio to demonstrate each of the core competencies.
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NRP 650 Nursing Classification, Language and Semantics for Advanced Practice (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): STA 614 , MHI 601 , NRP 600 , NRP 604 and admitted to program.
Co-requisite(s): NRP 601 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course is focused on research, critique and application of concept representation in nursing informatics practice. It will examine current trends in nursing terminologies and the application of semantic representation to nursing practice. It will develop approaches to evaluating and applying concept-oriented language into clinical informatics applications.
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NRP 660 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (4 credits) Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level adult Pharmacology course.
Co-requisite(s): NRP 662 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This didactic course will cover advanced psychopharmacology concepts, theories and issues building on the knowledge of general pharmacology, with an emphasis on the neurophysiological basis of psychiatric/mental health problems of individuals, ranging from childhood to geriatrics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of neuroscientific, neurobiological and genetic contemporary knowledge to psychopharmacological treatment strategies and their modification to improve patient care. The role of neuro-transmitters, receptors, brain circuits and their activity in the formation of symptoms will be incorporated, along with neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and neuropharmacological concepts. The effects and side effects of psychotropic medications used in the treatment of common psychiatric and mental illnesses across the life span will be discussed. Issues of prescribing and coordinating multiple medications and potential interactions will also be considered.
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NRP 661 Non-Pharmacological Treatments (Psychotherapy) Across the Life Span (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 660 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 662 .
Taught: Fall only
This didactic course will deal with non-pharmacological methodologies and interventions. (The course) It will encompass individual therapies, group therapies, reminiscence therapy, play therapy, family therapies and complementary and alternative approaches. Appropriate clinical application of each therapeutic approach will be explored. The use of self, the therapist-patient relationship, phases of the therapeutic relationship, teaching-coaching functions will be covered.
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NRP 662 Assessment and Diagnosis of Psychiatric Mental Health Problems Across the Life Span (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level Physical Assessment.
Co-requisite(s): NRP 661 .
Taught: Spring only
This didactic course will present the process of history taking and assessment of psychiatric mental health problems in the diagnosis of children through older adults. The advanced comprehensive assessment will be presented as the pivotal source leading to a correct diagnosis of an individual. Cultural, genetic, religious, and behavioral and laboratory data will be utilized in the formulation of differential diagnoses. Neuroscientific principles, DSMIV-TR and data from the comprehensive assessment will be applied in reaching a final diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorders and the possible differential diagnosis. The student will use various assessment tools and guides appropriate for individuals of different ages. Case studies, and video will be utilized to allow the student to implement the gained advanced practice skills.
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NRP 663 Science of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 660 , NRP 661 , NRP 662 , NRP 664 and NRP 665L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 667 and NRP 668 .
Taught: Summer only
Further development of assessment, diagnosis, biological and behavioral interventions utilizing standardized taxonomy systems for complex psychiatric disorders across the life span. Family theoretical concepts and methods related to mental health and illness will be integrated.
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NRP 664 Management of Acute, Complex and Chronic Psychiatric Disorders Across the Life Span (4 credits) Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 660 and NRP 662 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 665L .
Taught: Spring only
This didactic course will integrate comprehensive assessment, neurophysiological theory, diagnosis and its application in the process of psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of individuals with psychiatric mental health problems. The role of the advanced practice FPMH nurse in risk assessment, counseling, and education of the diagnosed individual and their family will be highlighted. The variables of lifestyle, culture, religion, socio- economic and genetics will be incorporated. Risk assessment will be explored in light of the variables of life and phases of the illness (acute, relapse and recurrence). Case studies presented will allow the student to synthesize and implement the skills and knowledge gained from psychopharmacology, assessment /diagnosis, and non-pharmacological treatments.
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NRP 665L Advanced Psychiatric NP Clinical Residency I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 20 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 664 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 667 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This clinical course promotes the beginning development of the role of the advanced PMHNP on the psychiatric treatment team. It will provide for application, in the clinical area, of the essentials of advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner through clinical teaching and supervision. The integration and synthesis of psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient of all age groups is the focus of this course. Ethical and legal implications in treatment will be incorporated. Active involvement in skill practice will be facilitated through the preceptor and faculty member. Application of evidenced based knowledge and critical thinking skills will take place in a variety of clinical settings and with all age groups. Time spent with populations will be divided between patients from children, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
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NRP 667 Professional Issues, Role, Ethics and Law in Psychiatric Advanced Practice (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 664 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 668 .
Taught: Summer only
This didactic course will build on the general knowledge obtained in previous Nurse Practitioner programs (role, ethics and law). An interdisciplinary focus of essential topics in role, ethics and law specific for the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be the emphasized. Professional role responsibilities, informed consent, ethics in psychiatry, risk assessment and legal considerations in the advanced role in psychiatry will be covered. Client advocacy, case management along with health promotion and disease prevention education will be incorporated. Appropriate cases studies will be utilized to apply concepts introduced in this course.
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NRP 668 Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical Residency II (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 20 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 665.
Taught: Variable, check with department
This culminating clinical course is designed to advance the student’s synthesis of clinical practice, treatment, critical thinking skills, communication, decision making with patients and treatment team interaction in a variety of clinical settings which deal with child, adult, adolescent, and the geriatric populations. This practicum is the second of two consecutive courses. Expectations of this clinical experience are direct patient contact, therapeutic interaction with staff, families, and systems, as well as medication management. The student will function in the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner under the guidance of a preceptor and a faculty member. Details of the practicum will be coordinated with the student, agency and faculty based upon course objectives, clinical objectives and student educational goals. Independent clinical decision making, planning of care, monitoring of care and interdisciplinary collaboration along with organizational and role competencies in a variety of settings and patients of all age groups will be the foci of this course.
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NRP 668L Advanced Psych NP Clinical Residency II (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 665L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 667 .
Taught: Summer only
Culminating clinical residency designed to advance the student’s clinical practice with clients in a variety of psychiatric mental health settings. Independent clinical decision-making, monitoring quality care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational and role competencies in a variety of settings.
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NRP 670 Adult Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 and NRP 608 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 605 and NRP 670L.
Taught: Summer only
This didactic course will introduce current theories, issues and research related to health promotion and disease prevention in the adult population as it relates to individuals, families, communities and populations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse in risk assessment, screening, counseling and education from adolescence through old age. Lifestyle, cultural, environmental, socio-economic, and genetic variables will be incorporated. Recognition of vulnerability across the adult lifespan and in the diverse settings of primary, chronic and acute care will be emphasized. Risk assessment and management will be grounded in evidence based practice principles and guidelines.
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NRP 671 Common Acute/Emergent Problems I (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 670 , NRP 670L and NRP 605 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 671L , NRP 676 and NRP 690 .
Taught: Fall only
This didactic course will address diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adult clients. Pathophysiology as well as psychosocial, cultural, geriatric and genetic influences impacting the assessment, diagnosis and management of common acute illness states resulting in hospitalization will be incorporated. Ethical-legal considerations will also be addressed. Illness states that will be covered include (but are not limited to): cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, hematologic, oncologic, and immunologic.
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NRP 671L Acute Care Residency I (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 690 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 637.
Taught: Fall only
Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the beginning to intermediate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with practice experience to develop the skills of assessment, diagnostic reasoning, development of differential diagnoses, identification of health / healthcare system risks with appropriate interventions, develop and integrate specific disease management plans and refine oral case presentation skills. Acute care settings that provide exposure to a patient population with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses will be targeted. The student will have the opportunity to refine the integration and synthesis of theory, clinical research, advanced therapeutics and decision making as it relates to both acute and chronic illness states. A total of 300 hours (~15-20 hrs/wk) will be completed.
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NRP 672 Common Acute/Emergent Problems II (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 671 , NRP 671L , NRP 676 and NRP 690 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 672L .
Taught: Spring only
This didactic course, a continuation of NRP 671 , will further address diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adult clients. Pathophysiology as well as psychosocial, cultural, geriatric and genetic influences impacting the assessment, diagnosis and management of the most common acute illness states resulting in hospitalization will be incorporated. Ethical-legal considerations will also be addressed. Illness states that will be covered include (but are not limited to): gastrointestinal, urologic/gynecologic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and HEENT.
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NRP 672L Acute Care Residency II (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 671L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 672 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the inter-mediate to advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with practice experience to expand the skills introduced in NRP 671L and to integrate management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas. The student will have the opportunity to refine the integration and synthesis of theory, clinical research, advanced therapeutics, decision making, and outcome evaluation as it relates to both acute and chronic illness states. A total of 300 hours (~12-16 hrs/wk) will be completed.
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NRP 673L Acute Care Residency III (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 672 and NRP 672L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 675 .
Taught: Spring only
Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with practice experience to refine the skills developed in NRP 670 /NRP 671L /NRP 672L and further emphasize the comprehensive management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas. This final practicum course requires the synthesis of theory and clinical experience / application to facilitate transition to the novice ACNP role. A total of 200 hours (~12-16 hrs/wk) will be completed.
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NRP 674L Acute Care Residency IV (1 credit) Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 673L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 675 .
Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with additional practice experience to refine the skills developed in the prior clinical courses and further emphasize the comprehensive management of acutely ill adults. This course requires the synthesis of theory and clinical experience / application to further develop skills in areas of identified need from prior clinical courses and to facilitate transition to the novice ACNP role. A total of 100 hours (8-10 hours per week) will be completed. Target student groups: NP Advancement Students as their final clinical course in lieu of NRP 673L and as an optional supplement course for MSN/Post MSN students who are in good standing in the program but are deemed to need additional experiential learning to meet the clinical competencies of the program. For the latter, this course may be taken only once with all hours completed within a single term which is to be no later than the second term following NRP 673L .
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NRP 675 Seminar for Clinical Decision Making (1 credit) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 672 and NRP 672L .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 673L .
Taught: Summer only
This final didactic course serves as the culminating capstone in which the student will demonstrate the integration of theory, research, critical thinking / diagnostic reasoning, complex case analysis, and outcome evaluation in a seminar format. Emphasis will be placed on the application of evidence based research / practice guidelines within the context of the individual client condition.
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NRP 676 Advanced Technologies for Acute Care (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 and NRP 608 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 671 , NRP 671L and NRP 690 .
Taught: Summer only
This course will integrate assessment, implementation, and evaluation of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and management of acutely ill adults. Identification of appropriate client conditions requiring technology using evidence based criteria and the impact of the technology on the on the client, family and health care system will be addressed. Ethical, legal and psychological aspects will be incorporated. An introduction to invasive interventions and diagnostic device application and interpretation within the ACNP scope of practice will be provided. Hands-on skills practice will be facilitated through NRP 690 (On-campus residency).
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NRP 680L Nursing Informatics Capstone I (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): STA 614 , MBI 630 , MBI 635 , MBI 650 , MHI 601 , NRP 600 , NRP 601 , NRP 604 , NRP 612 and NRP 650 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course integrates nursing and informatics research, concepts, and theories. The role of an Informatics Nurse is explored. The course is designed to integrate didactic content and clinical experience within selected healthcare settings. A needs assessment will be completed and an improvement project planned for implementation in NRP 681L .
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NRP 681L Nursing Informatics Capstone II (2 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 680L .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This capstone course integrates nursing and informatics, research, concepts, and theories. The role of an Informatics Nurse is explored. The course is deigned to integrate didactic content and clinical experience within selected healthcare settings. This capstone experience will be a continuation of the action plan you outlined in NRP 680L .
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NRP 688 Qualitative Research (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 .
Taught: Fall only
Basic design, principles, methods, and analysis using varied qualitative methods. Each graduate student will propose a study, collect and organize data, begin data analysis.
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NRP 689 Applied Research (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 .
Taught: Spring only
Identification, critique, analysis, synthesis, application and evaluation of evidence to support clinical and organizational practices. This course will provide students with knowledge to promote and implement evidence in nursing and healthcare systems.
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NRP 690 On-Campus Residency (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 and NRP 608 ; NRP 671 , or NRP 620 , or NRP 616 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This mandatory on campus residency will provide hands on student practice and faculty evaluation of problem based assessment, communication, and procedural skills within the specialty specific nurse practitioner scope of practice. The residency will occur over an approximate 3-4 day period prior to beginning clinical immersion courses. Orientation to the clinical residency and corresponding Capstone courses will be presented. Satisfactory completion of this on campus residency is REQUIRED in order to progress further with the primary care nurse practitioner clinical residency courses. Note that this on campus residency is offered only once annually, so it is imperative to plan accordingly to stay in progression.
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NRP 691 Thesis Preparation (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Continuing enrollment for students needing more than one semester to complete NRP 697 Investigative Project. Graded pass/fail. This course must be repeated each semester until the project or thesis is completed. Limit of six semesters (exclusive of summers).
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NRP 694 Topics: Nursing (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in MSN program; consent of instructor and program director.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Group in depth study; use of theory and research to examine selected topics and issues in nursing. Written agreement describing activity to be pursued, and evaluation thereof, between supervising faculty member and students.
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NRP 697 Investigative Project (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 , STA 614 , and consent of instructor prior to registration.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Research project related to a specific Clinical nursing problem culminating with a publishable paper. Required for degree candidates electing the non-thesis option.
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NRP 699 Independent Study: Nursing (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in MSN program; consent of instructor and program director.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis.
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NRP 860 Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing Education (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): EDD 801 , EDD 810 , EDD 811 and EDD 812 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
Explores nursing theory, its development and history. In depth analysis of selected theorists in nursing and nursing education, their contributions to nursing education’s body of knowledge, and theory utilization in nursing education will be the focus.
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NRP 861 Educational Psychology of Nursing Education (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): EDD 801 and EDD 810 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
Critical appraisal of classical and current research in educational psychology and nursing education. Development and implementation, using learning theories and technologies, of designs to improve instruction in various nursing education settings: classroom, clinical, staff development, and community.
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NRP 862 Research in Nursing Education (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): EDD 801 , EDD 810 , EDD 811 and EDD 812 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
Critical appraisal of classical and current research literature in nursing education. Analysis of the current research needs identified in various nursing education settings. Critical examination of research methodologies that have been used in existing nursing education research and applicability to current nursing education research needs. Development of bibliographies (comprehensive, annotated) and bibliographic essays leading toward a metasynthesis of nursing educational research.
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NRP 863 Teaching/Learning in Nursing Education (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): EDD 801 and EDD 810 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
Provides overview of college teaching/learning as it pertains to nursing education. The focus is on the development of knowledge and skills selected from various areas of college teaching with an emphasis on nursing education.
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NRP 864 Technology in Nursing Education (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): EDD 801 and EDD 810 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
Introduction to basic programs and technological methods/media used in higher education. Course will provide nurse ‘practitioner scholars’ an over-view of information systems used in higher education. This course provides the opportunity for students to engage with current technological practices using a tactile approach grounded in adult learning theory.
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NTR 510 Experimental Food (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): CHE 311/L.
Taught: Spring only
This course includes a general overview and principles; food constituents and properties; quality and safety; preservation methods; processing animal and plant products.
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NTR 512 Integrative & Functional Nutrition (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): CHE 482/L & NTR 410.
Taught: Spring only
This course provides an overview of the nutrigenomics and disease risk, through the exploration of genetic and biochemical individuality. The course will focus on the impact of dietary intake and underlying genetic interactions and susceptibility to disease, along with a systems-based approach to disease prevention and management through food.
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NTR 520 Nutrition and Physical Activity (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
Taught: Spring only
This is an advanced nutrition course focused on bioenergetics, physiological adaptations to physical activity, and training nutritional challenges. This course will prepare students for the sports dietetics board examination covering specific topics related to nutrition meal periodization, menu development for training table, review of dietary intake methodologies, and nutritional counseling.
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NTR 610 Professional Issues in Dietetics (1 credit) 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student standing in nutritional science & dietetics.
Taught: Fall only
This course will focus on current professional topics and issues related to the practice of dietetics, such as ethics, scope of practice, professional standards, and portfolio development. Preparation for the dietetics registration examination will be included in this course.
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NTR 612 Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
Taught: Fall only
This course will build the foundation for medical nutrition therapy and allow students to become better versed in the nutrition care process. Students will be charged with applying scientific knowledge to clinical cases, related to the nutrition care process and cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, and renal disorder.
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NTR 613 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NTR 612
Taught: Spring only
This is the second course in the clinical nutrition series. This course will build on knowledge and skills obtained in MNT I. The focus of this course will be the application of scientific knowledge for the management and treatment of hepatic, neurological, gastrointestinal, immune, oncology, and hypermetabolism/critical care disorders.
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NTR 620 Pediatric Nutrition (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
Taught: Fall only - even years
This course is an advanced course focused on the normal growth and development of infants, children, and adolescents. This course will emphasis feeding practices, nutrient needs, and nutrition management strategies for the pediatric population.
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NTR 625 Nutrition Physical Assessment (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
Taught: Fall only
This course will focus on assessment methods of dietary, biochemical, anthropometric, and physical data for determining nutritional status in a clinical setting. Particular attention will be given to the physical focused nutrition assessment and malnutrition screening.
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NTR 630 Nutrition Counseling & Theory (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
Taught: Spring only
An overview of education, communication, and counseling theories and skills as they pertain to working with individuals and/or groups to promote healthy eating and physical activity. Readings and discussions will focus on behavior change through use of counseling theories & educational strategies such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral theory.
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NTR 635 Nutritional Psychology (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NTR 641
Taught: Fall only
This course provides an introduction to nutritional psychology and offers a basic understanding of how foods impact mood and behavior. Readings and discussions will be focused on integrating the science of the mind, body, and spirit through extensive examination of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the brain-gut axis, and the psychoneuroendocrine-immune pathways.
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NTR 640 Macronutrients (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
Taught: Fall only
This course will focus on human macronutrient metabolism. This course will emphasize the regulation and integration of metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and water at the biochemical and physiological level.
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NTR 641 Micronutrients (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NTR 640
Taught: Spring only
This is an advanced course which requires knowledge of human nutrition and energy metabolism. This course will focus on the function of vitamins and minerals, emphasizing micronutrient metabolism, nutrient interactions, and the impacts of toxicity and deficiencies on health.
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NTR 642 Dietetics Professional Practice III (6 credits) 6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NTR 613
Taught: Summer only
Competency-based clinical application of principles in dietetics to include behavioral health, gerontology, cardiovascular health & cardiac rehab, and direct patient care. Conducted under the supervision of registered dietitian and clinical faculty.
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NTR 645 Dietetics Professional Practice IV (3-6 credits) 3-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): NTR 642
Taught: Spring and summer
Competency-based clinical application of principles in dietetics to include oncology, nephrology, enteral/parental nutrition, and endocrinology terminology, pathopharmacology, medical nutrition therapy, and patient counseling. Conducted under the supervision of registered dietitians and clinical faculty.
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NTR 696 Thesis Research or Research Project (3-6 credits) 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): STA 614 and HSC 600
Taught: Fall, spring, summer
Supervised development and implementation of a nutrition related research study.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 594 Topics: Philosophy (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours in philosophy or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
In-depth examination of a selected topic in philosophy. May be repeated as topics vary.
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PHI 599 Independent Study: Philosophy (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Individually supervised readings and study of a selected study in philosophy. May be repeated as topics vary.
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PHI 692 Directed Research (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Individualized research project. May be repeated for credit.
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PHI 699 Independent Study (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Individually supervised readings and study of a selected topic. May be repeated as topics vary.
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Physical Education |
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PHE 500 Adapted Physical Education (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): KIN 330.
Taught: Fall only
Adaptation of physical education programs for temporarily or permanently handicapped persons.
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PHE 599 Selected Problems in Physical Education (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Individual or group study of a topic of current interest in physical education. Topic selected by student with approval of instructor.
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PHE 699 Selected Topics in Physical Education (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of advisor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Independent study of topics selected from current issues in physical education.
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Physics |
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PHY 694 Topics: Physics (Graduate) (1-4 credits) Hours: 1-4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
May include topics illustrating the principles of physics and their applications to astronomy, mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Specific topics are determined in consultation with the student’s advisor and the chair of physics and geology. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 semester hours.
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ARP 505 Drug Policy (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Critical examination of historic and contemporary drug policies in the U.S. and other countries. Political, economic, social, and psychological effects of drug policies, with emphasis on empirical evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of the policies. Policies on both legal and illegal drugs are covered.
PSY 505
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ARP 510 Psychopharmacology (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Spring only
Detailed analysis of how psychotherapeutic and recreational drugs affect the brain and behavior. Introduction to central nervous system structure and function, the biological basis of drug action in the brain, and the behavioral, clinical, and side-effect profiles of psychoactive drugs.
PSY 510
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ARP 511 Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Addiction (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 510 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Neural and behavioral/cognitive bases of drug addiction. Pharmacology of drugs of abuse, neural and neuroanatomical systems implicated in drug addiction, genetics of addiction, behavioral/cognitive processes involved in and altered by addiction, and individual differences in substance abuse.
PSY 511
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ARP 520 Researching Substance Use Treatment (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Critical examination of historic and contemporary drug policies in the U.S. and other countries. Political, economic, social, and psychological effects of drug policies, with emphasis on empirical evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of the policies. Policies on both legal and illegal drugs are covered.
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ARP 592 Research Project in Addictions (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of Addictions Research and Practice coursework and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Review of scientific literature on an addiction research topic and preparation of a proposal for a research study on a topic relevant to the student’s interests. A written proposal and public presentation to a faculty committee is required.
PSY 592
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ARP 594 Topics: Addictions Research (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Seminar course; topic listed in Schedule of Classes each semester. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PSY 594
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PSY 501 I-O Discussion Forum (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
Taught: Fall only
Introduction to I-O program, development of community and support; survey of I-O psychology; discussion of historical, ethical, legal and current newsworthy issues; clarification and elaboration of program requirements, intentions and philosophy.
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PSY 505 Drug Policy (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Critical examination of historic and contemporary drug policies in the U.S. and other countries. Political, economic, social, and psychological effects of drug policies, with emphasis on empirical evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of the policies. Policies regarding both legal and illegal drugs are included.
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PSY 510 Psychopharmacology (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100.
Taught: Spring only
Detailed analysis of how psychotherapeutic and recreational drugs affect the brain and behavior. Introduction to central nervous system structure and function, the biological basis of drug action in the brain, and the behavioral, clinical, and side-effect profiles of psychoactive drugs.
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PSY 520 Researching Substance Use Treatment (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Critical examination of historic and contemporary drug policies in the U.S. and other countries. Political, economic, social, and psychological effects of drug policies, with emphasis on empirical evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of the policies. Policies on both legal and illegal drugs are covered.
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PSY 550 Organizational Psychology (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
Taught: Fall only
Introductory graduate level study in organizational psychology; commitment, involvement, satisfaction, motivation, leadership, power, quality of worklife, and groups/teams.
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PSY 570 Work Environments (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
Taught: Spring only
Introduction to human factors psychology; ergonomics; occupational health and safety; physical and psychological factors influencing the workplace.
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PSY 580 Cognition in the Workplace (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
Taught: Spring only
Judgment and decision-making, heuristics, biases, persuasion, prejudice, diversity, values, and attitude measurement.
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PSY 592 Research Project in Addictions (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of Addictions Research and Practice coursework.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Review of scientific literature on an addiction research topic and preparation of a proposal for a research study on a topic relevant to the student’s interests. A written proposal and public presentation to a faculty committee is required.
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PSY 594 Topics: Addictions Research (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and junior standing or consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Seminar course; topic listed in Schedule of Classes each semester. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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PSY 595 Topics: Study Abroad in Psychology (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Study abroad course; topic listed in Schedule of Classes when course is offered. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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PSY 615 Univariate Statistics & Research Design (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO Psychology Program or consent of MSIO Psychology Director.
Taught: Fall only
Univariate and bivariate methods of conducting scientific research in applied settings including descriptive statistics, probability, correlation, regression, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, t- tests, between- and within-subjects ANOVA and ANCOVA, confidence intervals, chi-square, and nonparametric tests.
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PSY 616 Multivariate Stats & Research Design (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSIO psychology program and PSY 615 or con-sent of instructor.
Taught: Spring only
Multivariate methods of conducting scientific research in applied settings including standard, statistical, and hierarchical multiple regression; factorial MANOVA and MANCOVA; logistic regression, discriminant function and canonical correlation analysis; and structural equation modeling.
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PSY 620 Job Analysis and Staffing (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSIO psychology program or consent of MSIO psychology director.
Taught: Spring only
Methods and techniques of job analysis/competency modeling on both individual and team levels; job analysis/competency modeling outcomes; compensation, selection, training, development and performance appraisal.
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