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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
12. Courses
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NU 328 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Health Assessment across the Life Span Credits: 3
Theory (2.5) 37.5 contact hours; Laboratory (.5) 15 laboratory hours
Prerequisite: NU 301 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 300 , NU 329 , NU 330 .
The purpose of this course is to provide the novice nursing student with the beginning skills necessary for performing and documenting a client-appropriate integrated health assessment
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NU 329 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 301 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 330 , NU 328 , NU 330 .
This course provides students with the knowledge to promote and maintain health of culturally diverse individuals in clinical settings.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 330 - Clinical Practicum for NU 329 Credits: 3
135 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 301 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 300 , NU 328 , NU 329 .
This course provides students with the opportunities to promote and maintain health of culturally diverse individuals in a clinical setting.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 350 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals and Families Experiencing Chronic Health Problems Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 .
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills related to the care of individuals and families with chronic health problems.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 351 - Clinical Practicum for NU 350 and NU 352 Credits: 4
180 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 .
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills related to the care of individuals across the lifespan with chronic health problems as well as family centered care, including care of women, infants, and children. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and maintenance and disease prevention while using a developmental approach. Clinical experiences are designed to develop student skills while providing care to individuals and developing families across the lifespan with chronic health problems in a variety of healthcare settings.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 352 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Concepts of Care Concerning Women and Children: Developing Families Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 355 , NU 357 .
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills related to family-centered care of women, infants, and children.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 353 - Nurse Externship Credits: 3
320 clinical hours (Equivalent to 40 hours/week for 8 weeks)
Prerequisite: Open only to students who have completed their first year of nursing
This elective course is designed to enhance the clinical development of students. Students are enrolled in the course of study and may participate as either an employee or a non-employee in a Mississippi Hospital. This experience provides the student the opportunity to practice learned skills repetitively, enhance interpersonal skills, and develop organizational skills. The student receives guidance, supervision and evaluation from a registered nurse preceptor in conjunction with nursing faculty.
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NU 355 - Sociocultural Responsibility in a Global Society Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 357
This course assists students with expanding their knowledge base regarding diversity of cultures and religion in a global society focusing on application to nursing practice.
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NU 357 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse II Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 .
This course introduces the leadership/management concepts of planning and organizing.
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NU 360 - Introduction to Scholarly Activity for the Professional Nurse Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student
2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, acceptance as a “Dual Enrollment” Student
Corequisite:
1. For the regular APO student NU 361, 362, and 363 are corequisites.
2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course offers knowledge based on AACN’s The Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for the Professional Nursing Practice, which will facilitate transition into the senior year of curriculum. Scholarly writing, information management skills, evidence-based practice, nursing research and nursing theory are introduced as the student explores, discovers, retrieves and utilizes information from a variety of sources.
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NU 361 - Comprehensive Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
Theory (2) 30 contact hours; Clinical (1) 45 clinical hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student 2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, acceptance as a “Dual Enrollment” Student Corequisites: 1. For the regular APO student NU 360 , NU 362 , and NU 363 are corequisites. 2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course serves as a basis for entry into the junior year of the curriculum. The student is introduced to AACN’s The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Nursing research, evidence-based practice and information management skills are utilized as the student explores, discovers and retrieves information from a variety of sources in the completion of a health assessment. Content related to ANA standards, nursing history, critical thinking/clinical reasoning and health assessment enhance professional role development.
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NU 362 - Introduction to Health Promotion Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student 2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, NU 360 and 361 Corequisites: 1. For the regular APO student NU 360 , NU 361 , and NU 363 are corequisites. 2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into the baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course serves as a basis for entry into the senior year of the curriculum. The student is introduced to AACN’s The Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Clinical prevention and population health concepts are introduced through principles of epidemiology, statistical data searches, cultural implications of clinical prevention and health promotion information and disease prevention. Content related to ANA standards, nursing history, ethics, values, critical thinking/clinical reasoning, and health assessment enhance professional role development.
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NU 363 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Concepts in Leadership and Management Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: 1. Admission to the RN/BSN Advanced Placement Option for the regular student 2. For the Associate Degree Nursing Student, NU 360 , NU 361 , and NU 362 Corequisites: 1. For the regular APO student NU 360 , NU 361 , and NU 362 are corequisites. 2. For the “Dual Enrollment” student there are no corequisite courses.
This course is designed as a component of the transition into the baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the registered nurse. Building on the registered nurse’s previous education and clinical experiences, this course serves as a basis for entry into the senior year of the curriculum. The student is introduced to AACN’s The Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Content includes professional nursing concepts, professional nursing values, decision making, ethical reasoning, role development, legal/regulatory/liability issues, and quality and safety in healthcare.
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NU 425 - Theory and Research I Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 .
The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for the discussion of theories pertaining to the discipline of nursing and to teach the reason and structure for nursing research.
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NU 426 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Dimensions of Community Practice I: Care of Groups, Aggregates and Communities Credits: 4
Theory (3) 45 contact hours; Laboratory (1) 30 laboratory hours.
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 .
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to care for groups, aggregates and communities. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and systems inter-relatedness with the environment.
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NU 428 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals Experiencing Acute Health Alterations Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 429 , NU 430 .
The focus of this course is on the knowledge and skills needed to care for clients experiencing acute health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 429 - Clinical Practicum for NU 428 Credits: 4
180 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 430 .
Students will collaborate with other health care providers in a variety of settings to care for culturally diverse clients experiencing acute health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 430 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse III Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 .
This course introduces the student to the principles of staffing, scheduling, directing, time management, delegation, supervision, group communication, and conflict management.
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NU 449 - Theory and Research II Credits: 2
30 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 454 , NU 455 , NU 456 , NU 457 .
This course offers theoretical content on those theories pertinent to the current clinical content. The areas of research covered will be collection, analysis, and discussion of the research data.
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NU 453 - Death, Dying and Bereavement Credits: 3
45 contact hours
This elective course is designed as a study of death, dying, bereavement and related issues. The course is designed for anyone who desires to think and feel deeply about the meaning of life in its many relationships. The primary purpose of death education is to enrich life through the maturing of values. After confronting death imaginatively though lectures, reading, thinking, discussions and group projects, students can be more comfortable when dealing with the dying and their families. Students can learn to face and accept death as a natural fact of life and thereby be more supportive when explaining death to children and more sensitive to the complex ethical issues related to death and dying
Note: Nursing elective. Open to non-majors.
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NU 454 - Nursing Therapeutic Interventions: Care of Individuals Experiencing Complex Health Alterations Credits: 4
60 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 455 , NU 456 , NU 457 .
This course focuses on the theory necessary to care for clients experiencing complex health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 455 - Clinical Practicum for NU 454 Credits: 3
135 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 454 , NU 456 , NU 457 .
Students will provide care and collaborate with other professionals in caring for clients with complex health alterations.
Note: For each nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a minimum grade of C in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
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NU 456 - NCLEX Tools and Measurement Credits: 1
15 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 454 , NU 455 , NU 457 .
This course helps provide skills necessary for successful completion of the NCLEX exam.
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NU 457 - Skills for Professional Nursing Transition: Preceptorship Credits: 4
Theory (.5) 7.5 contact hours: Clinical (3.5) 157.5 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 300 , NU 301 , NU 325 , NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 , NU 350 , NU 351 , NU 352 , NU 355 , NU 357 , NU 425 , NU 426 , NU 428 , NU 429 , NU 430 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 449 , NU 454 , NU 455 , NU 456 .
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to synthesize and utilize the knowledge gained in their educational experience in a clinical setting.
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NU 459 - Theory, Research and Evidenced Based Practice for the Professional Nurse I Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 ; concurrent enrollment NU 465 , NU 467
The purpose of this course is to introduce nursing theory as well as teach the reason and structure of nursing research and integrate both with Evidence-Based practice for professional nurses.
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NU 460 - Independent Study Credits: 1-3
15 contact hours per credit hour
Prerequisite: completion of at least one junior level course
An elective course which gives the student has the opportunity to choose an area of interest in nursing. Study is pursued independently, utilizing guidelines developed under the guidance, supervision and evaluation of the faculty.
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NU 463 - Care of the Dying Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 453 .
This elective course is designed to explore a variety of issues related to the professional care of dying clients. It is designed to provide students with a solid knowledge base in this aspect of clinical Thanatology. Through class exercises and assignments, students will explore their own reactions to situations related to dying clients and then apply their knowledge to problem solving.
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NU 464 - Theory, Research, and Evidenced Based Practice for the Professional Nurse II Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 , NU 459 , NU 465 , and NU 467 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 469 , NU 471
The purpose of this course is to introduce additional nursing theories, and integrate an understanding of Evidence-Based Practice with the research areas of collection, analysis, discussion and presentation.
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NU 465 - Professional Perspectives: Dimensions of Community Nursing Practice Credits: 6
Theory (4) 60 contact hours; Clinical (2) 90 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 459 , NU 467
This courses is designed to provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills related to partnering with families, aggregates, and communities that are experiencing a multiplicity of actual or potential stressors. Emphasis is placed on measures that promote health and prevent disease, the role of the nurse, the inter-relatedness of health care systems with the environment, life-style factors, and the process of effecting change for the purpose of health care improvements through partnerships developed in the community. Experiences are designed to enhance skills in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.
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NU 467 - Professional Perspectives: Leadership and Management in the Health Care System Credits: 6
Theory (6), 90 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 459 , NU 465
This course introduces the student to leadership theory and the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The content enhances nursing role development by concentrating on the integration of leadership roles and management functions into nursing practice. The content refines skills that are necessary to enhance the student’s ability to be a provider, designer, manager and coordinator of patient care. This course will allow the student to realize the impact of a career development plan and identify driving forces for professional nursing organizations and legislative issues.
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NU 469 - Professional Perspectives: Complex Health Alterations and Threats to Health Credits: 6
Theory (4) 60 contact hours; Clinical (2) 90 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 ; NU 459 , NU 465 , and NU 467 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 464 , NU 471 .
This course is offered the last semester of the senior year. The focus in this course is on the application of nursing concepts to complex client situations in a variety of health care settings. Learning activities provide students with opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the nursing roles of provider, collaborator, and manager of care, as well as those of change agent and patient advocate.
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NU 471 - Advanced Nursing Concepts for the Professional Nurse Credits: 6
Theory (6), 90 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: NU 363 , NU 459 , NU 465 , NU 467 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 464 , NU 469 .
This course provides opportunities for the student to function within complex healthcare systems, An immersion experience allows the student to utilize clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation skills while functioning in the roles of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. This course integrates nursing experience and synthesizes RN/BSN program coursework through completion of a care management project, refinement of a professional nursing perspective, and reflective journaling.
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NU 473 - Legal Issues in Nursing Credits: 3
45 contact hours
Prerequisite: Pre-nursing ASN or BSN Student or paralegal student
This elective course is designed as a study of the legal issues facing nursing. It is designed for those who desire to assess litigation risks in the clinical setting, apply risk management principles, and review legal case studies relative to the health care delivery system. Through lectures, group discussions, case presentations and formal papers, the student will become even more aware of legal responsibility and accountability of nurses in all clinical settings. Strategies to address litigation risks on the primary, secondary, and tertiary level will be emphasized.
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PHL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
An introduction to the language, methods, major types, basic world views, and principal problems of philosophy.
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PHL 202 - Aesthetics Credits: 3
A study of the philosophical issues involved in the experience, the values, and the criticism of the arts. Student projects: investigation of specific problems and proposed solutions chosen from any of the arts.
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PHL 204 - Ethics Credits: 3
A study of representative ethical theories from classical to modern times with emphasis on the application of these theories to current ethical problems.
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PHL 205 - Logic Credits: 3
The principles of logic, including a study of argumentation and the common fallacies of reasoning.
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PHL 206 - Sport Ethics Credits: 3
This course introduces basic ethical theories and principles and then focuses upon their application to a variety of problems encountered in sports activities. The course deals with issues that arise most often when sport is viewed as a profession. However, since sport is so important in our society (for both competitor and spectator), one would not have to be professionally involved in sport to benefit from this course.
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PHL 210 - Philosophy of Human Nature Credits: 3
This course is a philosophical inquiry into questions and issues surrounding the nature of human existence. Inquiry will include considerations of knowledge, freedom, mind and body, good and evil, and personal identity. Readings will include writings by major philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Wollstonecraft, and Beauvoir, among others.
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PHL 301 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 3
A historical survey of the development of philosophy from the first philosophers of Greece through the medieval period. Major emphasis will be on the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas.
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PHL 302 - Modern Philosophy Credits: 3
A historical survey of the development of philosophy since the Medieval period. Selected readings from the great modern thinkers.
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PHL 304 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3
A study of the rational justification of religious beliefs with an emphasis on the traditional arguments for and against the existence of God.
Also Listed as: REL 304
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PHL 305 - Nursing Ethics Credits: 3
This course is designed for students pursuing a professional career in various fields of nursing. Through classroom lecture, discussion, and case analysis exercises, students develop skills at recognizing, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas that are a part of everyday nursing practice.
Note: Not open to first-year students
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PHL 306 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
A philosophical investigation of how to analyze ethical problems and implement ethical decisions in the various fields of business.
Note: Not open to first-year students.
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PHL 307 - Medical Ethics Credits: 3
A philosophical study of situations requiring ethical decision making in the area of medicine.
Note: Not open to first-year students.
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PHL 310 - Existentialism Credits: 3
A study of the development and innovations of extentialist philosophy and literature. Major emphasis will be on the writings of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, and Beauvoir.
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PHL 450 - Special Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
Note: Course may be taken for credit twice; credit may not exceed 6 hours.
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PHL 451 - Political and Social Philosophy Credits: 3
A study of alternative philosophical systems as they interpret such concepts as liberty, authority, justice, and law in human societies and politics.
Also Listed as: POL 451
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PHL 465 - Contemporary Ethical Problems Credits: 3
A study in some detail of various ethical problems encountered in professional settings. Focus upon problematic situations requiring decisions by professional people.
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PLG 101 - Introduction to the Legal Profession Credits: 3
The definition and role of the paralegal in the practice of law. History and organization of the profession. Ethics and professional responsibility. Introduction to law, the legal system, litigation, and legal analysis.
Note: Prerequisite for all other paralegal courses. Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 200 - Legal Bibliography and Research I Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or concurrent enrollment in PLG 101 .
This course focuses on legal research basics using legal digests, encyclopedias, statutory material, citations to reporters, and basic electronic research.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 202 - Legal Bibliography and Research II Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 and PLG 200
This course is a continuation of PLG 200 and focuses on legal research and bibliographies with emphasis on advanced electronic research, and the preparation of legal memorandums and writing.
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PLG 241 - The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
An environmental approach to the study of law including a background of the economic and legal environment as it pertains to profit and/or nonprofit organizations along with ethical considerations and social and political influences as they affect such organizations.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 250 - Evidentiary Basics Credits: 3
This course will examine the rules governing the admission, exclusion, and presentation of evidence in judicial proceedings. Topics to be covered will include but will not be limited to relevancy, character and habit evidence, examination and impeachment of witnesses, presentation of evidence, and the hearsay rule and its exceptions.
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PLG 301 - Contracts Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
The objectives of this course are to acquaint students with contractual terminology, elements of contracts, effects of breach and recision, computation of damages, practical aspects of contract construction and uniform commercial code.
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PLG 303 - Torts Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.
Acquaints students with tort terminology, elements of tort actions, computation of damages and practical aspects of tort litigation and defense.
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PLG 325 - Business Organizations Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.
Includes an introduction to various business organizations such as Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies with an emphasis on corporations, incorporation procedure, corporation finance, business planning, contract law and corporate counsel. Areas also covered are corporate employees and shareholders, corporate operations, security laws, regulatory compliance, merger and acquisition, sales and termination.
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PLG 327 - Estates, Trusts and Wills Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.
Introduction to estates as well as wills; intestacy and administration; assets of estates; and federal estate tax.
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PLG 330 - Legal Writing Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 , PLG 200 , and EN 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
A study of the prose of the legal profession, including work with contracts, letters, memoranda of law, briefs, and court documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 340 - Law Office Technology and Management Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 and PLG 200 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
This course focuses on the use of technology in the law office emphasizing computers and computer applications. Word processing programs and legal software programs will be used. The course will emphasize management, production, personnel, research and record keeping.
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PLG 350 - Health Care Law
This course focuses on the legal environment in health care delivery such as the types of health care entities, and the laws and ethics that govern them, and discusses the major areas of health care law, including state and federal regulatory research and administrative law review. Also highlighted are important contemporary topics such as electronic health records, patient privacy and security, corporate compliance, and physician professional relationships.
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PLG 351 - Criminal Trial Practicum Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 250
An examination of evidentiary reasoning and court room procedure. Students will learn the importance of preparation, professionalism, ethical behavior, and teamwork as they prepare to compete in simulated criminal judicial proceedings.
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PLG 352 - Civil Trial Practicum Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 250
An examination of evidentiary reasoning and court room procedure. Students will learn the importance of preparation, professionalism, ethical behavior, and teamwork as they prepare to compete in simulated civil judicial proceedings.
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PLG 401 - Special Topics in Paralegal Studies Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Note: May be repeated for credit based on change of topic.
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PLG 427 - Administrative Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Acquaints a student with Administrative Agency Law on a State and Federal level, such as Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, Environmental Protection Agency, etc. The student will study regulations, hearing procedures and appeals.
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PLG 428 - Real Estate Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Introduction to estates in real property. Includes such topics as transfers, mortgages, recording statutes, platting descriptions, title searches, real estate closings, and title insurance.
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PLG 429 - Civil Litigation Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Introduction to basic principles of procedural law. Areas of study are the proper conduct of the client interview, initiating the civil action, and answering in defendant’s behalf. Other areas include informal discovery, motions for summary judgment, settlement, pretrial procedures, assisting at trial, and postjudgment activities.
Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.
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PLG 431 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
A study of criminal liability, the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, pretrial discovery, indictments, and pleas.
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PLG 432 - Family Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
An examination of matrimonial law, adoption, the commercial law aspects of family life, and family law practice.
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PLG 433 - Environmental Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Survey of environmental laws and cases geared toward helping the paralegal have a working knowledge of environmental law and how environmental law may impact the different aspects of working cases with which a paralegal may come in contact.
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PLG 434 - Bankruptcy Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Survey of bankruptcy laws and cases with practical experience in completing the forms and obtaining the information from the clients.
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PLG 440 - Practical Legal Lab Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG majors only and 18 hours of Legal Studies courses, or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
This course is practical in nature. Students select an area of specialization and are then placed in a legal setting where they exercise those skills and information developed in the classroom. The evaluation of the student’s ability is done as a combined effort of a paralegal faculty member and a representation of the sponsoring law firm.
Note: This course meets the field experience requirements for the paralegal major.
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PLG 451 - School Law Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PLG 101 or approval of the Director of Legal Studies
Course focuses on legal issues involving the rights of students, teachers, parents, and administrators; topics include privacy, employment, freedom of speech and religion, liability, search and seizure, athletics and student organizations, discipline, and student records.
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POL 101 - The Study and Practice of Politics Credits: 3
An introduction to political structures, processes, and outcomes. Students learn about the political world, from the actions of individuals motivated by their beliefs to the actions of governments motivated by their quest for material power. General theories and controversies of politics are featured, as well as an overview of how researchers study politics.
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POL 150 - American Government Credits: 3
This course serves as an introduction to the key actors, institutions, and political ideals that animate the government of the United States. Students learn about the foundational ideals of US political culture: liberty and democracy. The US Constitution, the rights and obligations of citizens, and various tools and types of political participation are surveyed; the latter includes attention to public opinion, interest groups, political parties, elections, and the news media. Students also study the institutional design and typical operation of the three national branches–Congress, the Presidency and federal bureaucracy, as well as, the Supreme Court–in addition to their limitations in a federal system.
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POL 201 - Affecting Political Change Credits: 3
This course explores various methods of political participation in democracies particularly in the US. We survey historical and contemporary examples of citizens seeking to affect change and ask whether and how they succeed. The class also involves an active learning component, where students plan and undertake their own project in citizenship.
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POL 203 - Social and Political Analysis Credits: 3
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A hands-on lesson in how researchers explain social issues and even solve social problems through application of the scientific method. Students learn how to: pose a research question; plan and design their research approach; employ a variety of research methods; and interpret and present their research results. Of particular interest for those interested in graduate school in any of the social sciences.
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POL 250 - World Politics Credits: 3
A study of the relationships among governments, international organizations, corporations, transnational civil society, and individuals in world politics. Surveys key differences among states and considers how this affects their interactions and international law. Questions the traditional hierarchy of high politics (war, defense, diplomacy) and low politics (economics, environment, ethnic conflict) in a post-September 11 world.
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POL 290 - Politics Lab Credits: 1-2
This course is designed to get students “doing” in the field of politics, governance, advocacy, or any other applied area of politics. Students may participate in undergraduate research, service learning, group projects, and/or field work as part of this class.
Note: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 hours
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POL 300 - Genocide Studies Credits: 3
This course provides a multifaceted study of genocide. Based upon several case studies, including the Jewish Holocaust, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Cambodia the course examines the nature of genocide, international and legal responses to genocide, and why ordinary people commit and contribute to genocidal acts.
Also Listed as: HIS 300
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POL 301 - Public Administration Credits: 3
An analysis of the organization, procedures, and purpose of the executive branch of government. Students explore the duties of agencies at the national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis is placed on the challenges facing administrators concerning personnel, budgeting, law, program evaluation, inter-agency and intergovernmental relations, and public relations. Of particular interest for those who plan to enter public service.
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POL 307 - Public Budgeting Credits: 3
Prerequisite: POL 301
An examination of the history, institutions and techniques of public budgeting and finance. The practices and fundamental concepts of governmental budgeting, public finance, and financial management will be introduced. Oral and written communication skills will be emphasized.
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POL 309 - Protest and Contention Credits: 3
This course will prepare students to think systematically about contentious politics - processes in which people make conflicting collective claims on each other or on third parties - as they participate in them, observe them, and/or learn about how they are happening elsewhere. We will review theories of political contention and ask why people protest, how they choose their tactics, and why they succeed or fail in achieving their goals. We will spend most of our time examining how such forms of contention as social movements, revolutions, nationalist mobilization, and ethnic conflict have worked in different times and places, as well as thinking through parallels and differences among them.
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POL 335 - Religion and Politics in Contemporary America Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the fundamental impact of religion on the major dimensions of politics in contemporary America. The principle aim of the course is to create an understanding of how religion and politics interact in the pursuit of public policy rather than explore questions of morality.
Also Listed as: REL 335
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POL 355 - Contemporary Events Credits: 1
Major domestic and foreign events and problems of the present day. Periodical reading and individual reports. Recommended for students seeking greater understanding of the news and public affairs.
Note: May be taken twice.
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POL 360 - Political Parties and Interest Groups Credits: 3
An examination of political parties and interest groups as vehicles of public participation in American politics. Focuses on party role in recruiting and funding candidates for office and interest group lobbying for public policy outcomes. Presents students with a key dilemma of democracy: how participation can inform government but also bias policy in favor of the privileged few.
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POL 370 - Campaigns & Elections Credits: 3
From candidate recruitment to the election aftermath, this course analyzes the roles of political parties, monetary contributions, the media, public opinion and other forces in determining how campaigns are run and who wins/loses. The electoral mechanisms (primary v. general elections, popular v. electoral votes, etc.) are also dissected to assess their ability to affirm meaningful citizen choice. Ultimately, students evaluate the power of campaigns and elections to renew, but also endanger, American democracy.
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POL 380 - US Foreign Policy Credits: 3
This course analyzes the contexts in which American foreign policy is made; describes the players, historical patterns, and basis of U.S. foreign policy; and evaluates the role of the U.S. in the post-Cold War era by focusing on different regions of the world and selected international issues.
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POL 390 - Southern Politics Credits: 3
This course explores the politics of the Southern United States as it relates to U.S. political development more generally and as a case of significant political phenomenon common to post colonial democracy and development in the Global South. The course highlights the politics of race, political violence, and multi-ethnic democratization, including mobilization for civil rights; party development and realignment, poverty and political economy, and center-periphery relations.
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POL 395 - American Constitutional Law Credits: 3
The major judicial decisions that have shaped the development of the American system and philosophy of government. The development of our constitution, our concepts of government, and our political and legal institutions from their origins in England and colonial America to the present time. Especially recommended for students seeking careers in law and public administration.
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POL 401 - The American Congress Credits: 3
Students examine the representative and lawmaking functions of the U.S. Congress. The process of transforming bills into law is detailed; however, examination of the impact of committee/subcommittee discretion, leadership imperatives, party strategy, White House initiatives, media agenda-setting, and other forces illustrate how the ideal of orderly, coherent lawmaking may be inhibited.
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POL 410 - The American Presidency Credits: 3
The nature of the American Presidential system. Emphasis on the constitutional, institutional, and political elements of presidential power in national and foreign affairs. The people of the Presidency, various concepts of Presidential power and the relationship between the President, Congress, the bureaucracy, the party system, and the American public.
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POL 440 - Urban Politics and Policy Credits: 3
Examination of the implications of urban growth, the organization of urban and metropolitan areas, and political forces operating at that level.
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POL 450 - Special Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
An advanced seminar analyzing a specialized topic in political science. Topic to be chosen by the instructor.
Note: Students may apply a maximum of six (6) credits of POL 450 toward a political science degree.
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POL 451 - Political and Social Philosophy Credits: 3
A study of alternative philosophical systems as they interpret such concepts as liberty, authority, justice, and law in human societies and politics.
Also Listed as: PHL 451
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POL 475 - Terrorism Credits: 3
The attacks of September 11, 2001 reinforce the value of a strategy long employed by the weak: terrorist violence to intimidate or destabilize a society. This course examines why terrorism is chosen and under which conditions it has succeeded in attaining desired political objectives. It then explores various counter-terrorism methods and how they have succeeded (or not) in stopping/preventing such violence. Students ultimately assess the consequences for conducting world politics in what is described as an era of global terror.
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POL 490 - Internship/Practicum Credits: 3-6
Prerequisite: Political Science majors, or permission of the Department Chair of History, Political Science, and Geography
An experiential program that allows students to apply their academic preparation to particular political/governmental settings. Students work for a political organization, government agency, city hall, or other relevant institution and complete written assignments for academic credit.
Note: A student must work at least 120 hours for three (3) credits and at least 240 hours for six (6) credits. Placement opportunity must be approved by the instructor. Assignments require students to assess institutional functions, political behavior and relevant public policy with respect to standards presented in other courses in the political science major.
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PS 103 - Introductory Geology Credits: 3
Emphasis placed on the earth’s dynamic systems, their sources of energy, and their constructive and destructive effects on the earth’s crust. Mineralogy and petrology are introduced as well as the various agents of erosion and deposition.
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PS 104 - Historical Geology Credits: 3
The earth from its cosmic origin to the present with special regard for the physical events and history of life during each of the great divisions of geological time.
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