May 03, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

12. Courses


 
  
  • MUS 222B - Major Brass Lessons

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in brass lessons. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 222C - Major Music Composition

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in music composition. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 222D - Major Percussion

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 221D  

    Individual instruction in percussion. Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 222P - Major Piano

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 222V - Major Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in voice. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 222W - Major Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 221W  

    Individual instruction in woodwinds. Students will focus their study on one specific instrument (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone). Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 226 - Advanced Guitar for Music Therapy

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 126  or permission of instructor

    Class instruction of functional guitar skills for use in Music Therapy.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only

  
  • MUS 231 - Percussion for Music Therapy

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 252  

    Class instruction of functional percussion skills for use in Music Therapy

    Note: Music Therapy majors only

  
  • MUS 242 - Computers in Music

    Credits: 3

    A combination lecture/laboratory course where students learn computer basics as they relate to music. Topics include computer music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, digital sound processing, digital mastering, CAI software for music instruction, and music applications for the internet.

  
  • MUS 251 - Clinical Skills I

    Credits: 1

    A survey of structured instrumental, vocal, and movement techniques with an emphasis on development and application of leadership and music performance skills in therapeutic and recreational settings.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 252 - Clinical Skills II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 251 , MUS 121  (piano) or MUS 127  (piano).

    A survey of improvisational instrumental, vocal, and movement theory and techniques, with an emphasis on development and application in therapeutic settings.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 253 - Music Therapy Observation

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 

    Observation and/or clinical practicum in music therapy.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 255 - Psychology of Music

    Credits: 2

    A study of the basic psychological and acoustical processes of music as it relates to culture, perception, emotion, development, cognition, preference, and learning.

  
  • MUS 256 - Music Therapy Research Methods

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: PSY 101 , MUS 255 

    An introduction to music therapy research methods with an emphasis on the reading, evaluation, and application of research findings and techniques in music therapy practice.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 301 - History Of Music

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 105 

    A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.

  
  • MUS 302 - History Of Music

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 105 

    A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.

  
  • MUS 303 - Music Therapy Professional Skills

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Junior standing

    An examination of the issues which the music therapy student must be aware of as they plan for life after graduation. Topics include preparing for the professional internship, obtaining board certification, and establishing a career as a music therapist.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 304 - Music for Children

    Credits: 3

    A consideration of the fundamental principles, techniques, and procedures for teaching music in the elementary schools, grades K-8. Opportunities for reading and using current literature and materials are included.

    Note: Open to General Education majors only.

  
  • MUS 305 - Form and Analysis

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 202 

    A study of musical structure and style with analysis of representative works in the history of music.

  
  • MUS 306 - Arranging and Orchestration Techniques

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Music Majors Only, MUS 101 , MUS 102 , MUS 103 , MUS 104 , MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 

    Two hours lecture.  A course covering the skills needed to arrange for various choral and instrumental ensembles.  Course will discuss voice parts and the instrumental families, their notation, ranges, timbres and best use; planning an arrangement; voice leading, voicing and density, chord substitution, and expanding sequential chordal movement; rhythmic patterns and turnarounds. Students will also create original arrangements for a variety of choral and instrumental groups.

  
  • MUS 309 - Improvisation Techniques I

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 204  

    An experiential course in clinical improvisation for music therapy.

  
  • MUS 310 - Improvisation Techniques II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 204  

    An experiential course in clinical improvisation for music therapy.

  
  • MUS 315 - Conducting

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 

    A study of the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting.

    Note: Must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 114 .

  
  • MUS 316 - Choral Conducting

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 , MUS 315  Current enrollment in MUS 114  or MUS 115 

    An indepth study of the art of choral conducting along with study of period-specific literature and choral techniques.

  
  • MUS 317 - Instrumental Conducting

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 111  

    An in depth study of the art of instrumental conducting along with the study of period-specific literature and instrumental techniques.

  
  • MUS 320 - Music Education Materials and Methods

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Music Education majors.

    Preparation for teaching music at the elementary and secondary levels, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, playing instruments, rhythmic activity, general music classes, theory, and choral groups.

  
  • MUS 321 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Percussion, Piano, Voice, Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 321B - Major Brass Lessons

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in brass lessons. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 321C - Major Music Composition

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in music composition. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audtion required.

  
  • MUS 321D - Major Percussion

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 222D  

    Individual instruction in percussion. Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 321P - Major Piano

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 321V - Major Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in voice. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 321W - Major Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 222W  

    Individual instruction in woodwinds. Students will focus their study on one specific instrument (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone). Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 322 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Percussion, Piano, Voice, Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice.  Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 322B - Major Brass Lessons

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in brass lessons. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 322C - Major Music Composition

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in music composition. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 322D - Major Percussion

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 321D  

    Individual instruction in percussion. Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 322P - Major Piano

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audtition required.

  
  • MUS 322V - Major Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in voice. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 322W - Major Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 321W  

    Individual instruction in woodwinds. Students will focus their study on one specific instrument (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone). Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 323 - Piano Pedagogy

    Credits: 3

    A survey of materials and principles related to piano teaching.

  
  • MUS 324 - Voice Pedagogy

    Credits: 3

    A survey of materials and principles related to vocal teaching.

  
  • MUS 325 - Secondary Music Methods

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Music majors only. Others by permission of the Department Chair of Music

    Preparation for teaching music at the secondary level, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, general music classes, and choral ensembles.

  
  • MUS 326 - Secondary Music Methods (Instrumental

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Music Majors

    Preparation for teaching music at the secondary level, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are instrumental music, general music classes, and instrumental ensembles.

  
  • MUS 327B - Half-Recital Brass

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 321   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 322  

    30 minute recital.

  
  • MUS 327P - Half-Recital Piano

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 321   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 322  

    30 minute recital of solo piano music to be performed by memory.

  
  • MUS 327V - Half-Recital Voice

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 321   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 322  

    30 minute recital of solo music to be performed by memory.

  
  • MUS 331 - Music Business

    Credits: 3

    A general study of the music industry and music business opportunities. Includes copyrighting, publishing, music licensing, unions and guilds, artist management, contracts, and music merchandising.

  
  • MUS 351 - Music Therapy with Children

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 

    Music therapy theories and techniques for children with special needs including developmental and physical disabilities, mental illness, and medical conditions.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 352 - Music Therapy with Adults

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 

    Music therapy theories and techniques for adults and older adults with special needs including mental illness, medical conditions, traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accident, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 353 - Clinical Practicum I

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 ,

    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 354 - Clinical Practicum II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353  

    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 399 - Music Therapy Special Topics

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 352  

    This course will provide advanced study in a current topic to be decided by the instructor.

    Note: Music Therapy Majors only. Course may be taken for credit up to four times.

  
  • MUS 421 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Percussion, Piano, Voice, Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 421B - Major Brass Lessons

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in brass lessons. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 421C - Major Music Composition

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in music composition. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 421D - Major Percussion

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 322D  

    Individual instruction in percussion. Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 421P - Major Piano

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 421V - Major Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in voice. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 421W - Major Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 322W  

    Individual instruction in woodwinds. Students will focus their study on one specific instrument (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone). Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 422 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Percussion, Piano, Voice, Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 422B - Major Brass Lessons

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in brass lessons. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 422C - Major Music Composition

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in music composition. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 422D - Major Percussion

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 421D  

    Individual instruction in percussion. Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 422P - Major Piano

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 422V - Major Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in voice. Meets weekly for one hour.

    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.

  
  • MUS 422W - Major Woodwinds

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 421W  

    Individual instruction in woodwinds. Students will focus their study on one specific instrument ( bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone). Meets weekly for one hour.

  
  • MUS 427B - Full Recital Brass

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 421   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 422  

    50 minute recital.

  
  • MUS 427C - Full Recital Composition

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 322   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 421  or MUS 422  

    Compose, prepare and perform a composition recital of not less than 50 minutes of music.

  
  • MUS 427P - Full Recital Piano

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 421   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 422  

    50 minute recital of solo music to be performed by memory.

  
  • MUS 427V - Full Recital Voice

    Credits: 0

    Prerequisite: MUS 421   Prerequisite/Corequisite: MUS 421  

    50 minute recital of solo music to be performed by memory.

  
  • MUS 451 - Music Therapy Principles

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , and passing score on all proficiency exams

    A study of current treatment theories and philosophies and their relationship to the principles of music therapy.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 452 - Music Therapy Practices

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 451 , and passing score on all proficiency exams

    A study of music therapy ethical, cultural, and political issues as they relate to professional music therapy practice.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 453 - Clinical Practicum III

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 , MUS 354 

    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • MUS 454 - Clinical Practicum IV

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 , MUS 354 

    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  
  • MUS 460 - Music Therapy Internship

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework for the music therapy major

    A 1020-hour approved clinical internship undertaken with the approval of the Music Therapy faculty advisor and the Department Chair of Music

    Note: Music Therapy majors only.

  
  • NU 104 - Math Application for Nurses

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    This elective course will enhance the student’s understanding of basic mathematic skills and their eventual application to accurate calculation of drug and solution dosages. Basic math concepts of number systems, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, and systems of measurement will be reviewed and practiced for future computation of drug dosages.

    Note: Open to non-nursing majors. This course cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

    Fall and Spring Semesters
  
  • NU 105 - Pre-Nursing Seminar

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    This elective course is designed to provide the pre-nursing student with an overview of the nursing school experience. The student will participate in weekly one hour seminars to explore the realities of nursing school and help develop skills for success.

    Note: Open to non-nursing majors.

    Spring Semester
  
  • NU 106 - Learning Strategies for Nursing

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113  Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 

    This elective course is designed to help the beginning student adapt to the nursing curriculum and to facilitate learning in NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Provides the beginning nursing student an opportunity to improve reading and study skills and practice critical thinking.

  
  • NU 110 - Basic Life Support

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    This elective course is designed to provide basic information about the incidence, risk factors, and emergency care of cardiac and non-cardiac sudden death. Students will learn one- and two-rescuer American Heart CPR, foreign body airway obstruction management and pediatric resuscitation.

    Note: NU 110 is for certification.

  
  • NU 111 - Basic Life Support

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    Prerequisite: None

    This elective course is designed to provide basic information about the incidence, risk factors, and emergency care of cardiac and non-cardiac sudden death. Students will learn one- and two-rescuer American Heart CPR, foreign body airway obstruction management and pediatric resuscitation.

    Note: NU 111 is for recertification.

  
  • NU 112 - Pharmacology and Drug Therapy in Nursing

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours

    Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142  and MA 113  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , PSY 206 , EN 101 . Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 144 , NU 145 .

    A course designed to prepare the student for medication administration. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, the nurse’s role in medication administration, classification of drugs, indications for groups of drugs, side and toxic effects, nursing measures, systems of measurement for drugs and calculation of dosages and solutions.

  
  • NU 114 - Nursing I

    Credits: 5

    75 contact hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113  Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 115 , NU 116 , PSY 206 , EN 101 .

    A basic course designed to familiarize the student with the nature of nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Emphasis is placed on the study and practice of the basic techniques of nursing care and the application of scientific principles.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 115 - Nursing I Clinical

    Credits: 2

    90 clinical hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113  Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 116 , PSY 206 , EN 101 . Clinical course for NU 114 .

    Designed to familiarize the student with the basics of clinical nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Clinical focus is fundamental skills of nursing care.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 116 - Nursing Role I

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , PSY 206 , EN 101 .

    The focus of this course is to delineate the role of the nurse as a member of the profession and a provider of care.

  
  • NU 124 - Nursing II

    Credits: 5

    75 contact hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 125 , NU 126 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 .

    This course introduces the student to the health-illness continuum and to the psychological and pathophysiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homeostasis of individuals.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 125 - Nursing II Clinical

    Credits: 2

    90 clinical hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 124 , NU 126 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 . Clinical course for NU 124 .

    Focuses on the human needs common to all persons. Experiences include clients with psychological and pathophysiological alterations with one or more basic needs.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 126 - Nursing Role II

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 124 , NU 125 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 

    The focus of this course is to promote and facilitate the nurse’s accountability and responsibility related to the role of member of profession and provider of care in various health care settings and introduce concepts of management of care.

  
  • NU 144 - Nursing Transition

    Credits: 4

    60 contact hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 145 .

    Designed to facilitate the Licensed Practical Nurse’s skills and role transition to that of registered nurse. Includes content on the registered nurse’s role and function that was not part of the student’s LPN education and serves as a basis for entry into the second year nursing courses.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 145 - Nursing Transition Lab

    Credits: 1

    45 clinical hours

    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 144 . Clinical course for NU 144 . Selected skills from NU 115  and NU 125  are validated for entry into the third semester clinical course.

    Experiences focus on the human needs common to all persons and introduces the student to pathophysiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homestasis in all individuals.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 150 - ASN Nursing Retention

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Any ASN Nursing Major Course

    This course is offered to any ASN nursing major unsuccessful in previous nursing courses. This course should be taken before readmission into the ASN Nursing Program. If offers customized support for student’s weaknesses as well as individualized remediation for their upcoming reentry into nursing major courses, including both laboratory and lecture content as needed.

  
  • NU 204 - Healthcare Ethics Across the Lifespan

    Credits: 3

    This course provides a foundation for critically analyzing ethical dilemmas in nursing practice while caring for individuals across the life span. This course focuses on the nursing profession and ethical and professional issues affecting the individual nurse and health care delivery in a variety of healthcare settings. The content enhances knowledge in regards to values clarification and moral reflection in the context of contemporary health-care challenges facing healthcare providers. The content improves the student’s ability to critically think and communicate more effectively in order to guide clinical decision-making involving emerging technologies and political, legal, socio-economic, and fiscal factors.

  
  • NU 214 - Nursing III

    Credits: 5

    75 contact hours

    Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 215 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 215 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.

    This course continues to focus on the health-illness continuum in relation to alterations and interferences in homeostasis of individuals. Emphasis is given to the relationship(s) that exist between the pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 215 - Nursing III Clinical

    Credits: 4

    180 clinical hours

    Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 . Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145  Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 214 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, Clinical course for NU 214 .

    Experiences focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  
  • NU 224 - Nursing IV

    Credits: 4

    60 contact hours

    Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 225 , NU 228 , NU 235 , COM 101 .

    A continuation of NU 214 , this course provides further content in relation to alterations and interferences in homeostasis of individuals and pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  • NU 225 - Nursing Clinical IV

    Credits: 3

    135 clinical hours

    Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 224 , NU 228 , NU 235 , COM 101 . Clinical course to NU 224 

    Continues to focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge learned from all previous nursing courses which includes providing client care through management/leadership in a variety of health care settings.

    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better 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.

  
  
  • NU 230 - ECG Interpretation

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours

    Prerequisite: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , and NU 126  or NU 112 , NU 144 , and NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 214 , NU 215 , and NU 216 .

    This elective course introduces the student nurse to the principles and criteria utilized in basic cardiac rhythm interpretation. The course focuses on the necessary foundation needed to understand the normal electrical system of the heart; the systematic interpretation approach to dysrhythmias; and the different topics related to the heart including pacemakers and 12-lead ECG interpretation.

 

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