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MUAP 1111 - Class Piano
1 credits
Classroom piano lessons in the piano lab. Completion of Piano Proficiency Test I. Will apply toward applied music requirement.
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MUAP 2041 - Chamber Choir
1 credits
An advanced vocal touring ensemble of over 30 voices. Upper-level students are selected in the spring for participation for the following fall semester based on sight-reading skills and experience in singing skilled choral ensembles. Repertoire consists of advanced collegiate choral sacred and secular music. Requirements: purchase of music and apparel (tuxedos for men, formal dresses for women); enrollment in both fall and spring semesters; 2.0 semester and cumulative grade point averages; continued good standing with the Student Development and Student Financial Services Office. (Grade Pass/No Credit) (Course fee required)
Prerequisite: Audition (at the request of the student or director) and subsequent permission of the director.
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MUAP 2131 - Brass and Percussion Methods
1 credits
Knowledge of fingering or slide positions on all brass instruments. Learn to play one brass instrument at elementary level including simple maintenance of instruments. Matching students with appropriate instrument choices is also included. Knowledge of percussion rudiments. Percussion instruments and percussion notation is overviewed. Learn to read snare drum parts with practice played on a practice pad.
Prerequisite: Ability to read trebel and bass clefs and ability to read rhythmic notation.
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MUAP 2181 - String and Woodwind Methods
1 credits
Knowledge of hand positions and bowing techniques. Learn to play one stringed instrument at an elementary level, including simple maintenance of instruments. Understanding viola clef is included. Knowledge of fingering on all woodwind instruments. Learn to play one woodwind instrument at elementary level, including simple maintenance of instruments. Matching students with appropriate instrument choices is also included.
Prerequisite: Ability to read treble and bass clefs.
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MUAP 2251 - Jazz Combo
1 credits
This course provides students with essential instrumental skills the opportunity to participate in a jazz combo aimed at developing their ability in performance as jazz musicians. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUAP 2582 - Basic Computer Notation
2 credits
A course designed as a hands-on course to assist the student in the understanding and execution of computer notation. Students learn the basics of the latest version of Finale via the state-of-the-art MIDI lab. A lab fee is required.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1113 Written Theory I or instructors permission.
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MUAP 3312 - Conducting I
2 credits
Conducting techniques and principles of interpretation.
Prerequisite: MUSI 1123 Written Theory II & MUSI 1141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing II.
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MUAP 3323 - Conducting II
3 credits
A continuation of the study of conducting techniques and score preparation with attention being given to instrumental conducting.
Prerequisite: MUAP 3312 Conducting I, MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV, and MUSI 2141 Ear Training & Sight Singing IV.
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MUAP 3401 - Ensemble Sound Production
1 credits
Manage the sound production for music ensemble groups in both on campus and off campus settings
Prerequisite: Complete two credits of 1000 level ensembles, MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology with a grade of C or higher, and ensemble directors permission.
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MUAP 3731 - Kodaly Method
1 credits
Students are taught the successful learning methods of Zoltan Kodaly. Kodaly method deals chiefly with rhythm syllables and movement, sight-singing, intonation, hand signals and solfeggio.
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Music - Audio Recording |
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MUAR 2003 - Survey of Music Business
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An Introductory overview of the music industry business, including songwriting, live performance, the record industry, music merchandising, contracts and licenses, and career opportunities. (Same as AVPE/BMGT 2003)
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MUAR 2013 - Survey of Audio Technology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the major areas of recording technology as related to the music industry. Topics include recording live instruments and voices, mixing recorded tracks and the skills needed to create a final master for CD, DVD, MP3 type files or sound files for internet delivery. (Same as AVPE/BMGT 2013)
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MUAR 2213 - Recording Engineering I
3 credits
Fundamentals of the recording arts including basic audio signal and acoustics theory, recording consoles, microphone design and technique, and signal processing. Students work in on-campus studios to complete lab assignments and projects. (Same as AVPE 2213)
Prerequisite or Concurrent: MUAR 2523 Digital Audio Workstations I.
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MUAR 2223 - Recording Engineering II
3 credits
Multi-track studio production techniques are developed through class discussion, demonstration, and project assignments. Theory and application of MIDI technology and its integration into music production is emphasized. Students use the studios for assignments and individual projects. (Same as AVPE 2213)
Prerequisite: MUAR 2213 Recording Engineering I.
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MUAR 2523 - Digital Audio Workstations I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Introduces basic audio for use in video and computer media applications. Topics include basic sound characteristics, microphones, single and multi-track recording techniques, and sound reinforcement and enhancement. Students work on a production team to complete audio productions. (Same as AVPE 2523)
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MUAR 2533 - Digital Audio Workstations II
3 credits
Continuation of Digital Audio Workstations I. Advance Techniques in video and computer media applications. (Same as AVPE 2533)
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MUAR 3103 - Live Sound
3 credits
Live Sound Production enables the student to develop understanding of the basic principles of live sound for concerts and stage production. The student will have direct experience with audio consoles, various types of microphones and signal processing, the use of monitor systems and other devices for producing sound for live events. The student will participate in simulations and actual live productions. (Same as AVPE 3103)
Prerequisite: MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology, or instructor’s permission.
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MUAR 3233 - Recording Engineering III
3 credits
This 3rd course in the recording engineering sequence focuses on critical listening and mastering. Student engineers will develop a musical, artistic, and technical awareness of issues involved in mastering projects for commercial release. (Same as AVPE 2223)
Prerequisite: MUAR 2223 Recording Engineering II
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MUAR 3413 - Sound Design
3 credits
This course introduces students to the principles of mechanics and acoustics necessary to understand the generation, propagation, and perception of sound. Through projects and other applied learning activities, students will develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to the performance of sound design professions, and be able to identify and describe the sonic elements necessary for the soundtracks of animation movies, games, interactive computer based applications, and multimedia presentations. (Same as AVPE 3413)
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MUAR 3713 - Artist and Repertoire
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course explores the role of the manager in representing the recording, touring, and brand management of a music artist. Topics include the role of the artist’s manager, the impact a manager has upon the career/brand of a music artist, and past and current management trends impacting today’s artists. (Same as BMGT 3713)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BMGT/MUAR 2003 Survey of Music Business.
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MUAR 3901 - Professional Music Industry Tour
1 credits
This course studies the commercial and retail music industry by visiting music recording studios in the Los Angeles area and attendance at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) annual show in Anaheim. (Additional travel fee required) (Same as AVPE/BMGT 3901)
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MUAR 4593 - Advanced Audio Production/Capstone
3 credits
Building on the theory and practical skills developed in previous classes, this course will equip students to create a capstone project that meets the standards of the industry, such as producing or recording a live event or an album, and prepare a professional portfolio for use on the job market. The course will also integrate Christian faith with the practice of Contemporary Music Industry through discussion and personal reflection. (Same as AVPE 4593)
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MUAR 4932 - Audio Production Practicum
2 credits
Students are given an opportunity to practice audio production skills in an on-campus setting. Special focus is on practical application. (Same as AVPE 4932)
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MUAR 4943 - Audio Production Internship
3 credits
An opportunity for students to practice theoretical principles in a functional production environment.
Prerequisite: MUAR 4932 Audio Production Practicum
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Music - Private Lessons |
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MUPL 22X1 - Second Level Instruction
1 credits
Second level private instruction in any instrument or voice. The third digit of the course number will correspond to the third digit of the first level. Prerequisites: first level instruction or demonstrated equivalent and permission of instructor. Contract and special fee required.
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MUPL 32X1 - Third Level Instruction
1 credits
Third level private instruction in any instrument or voice. The third digit of the course number will correspond to the third digit of the first level. Prerequisites: Second level instruction or demonstrated equivalent and permission of instructor. Contract and special fee required.
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MUPL 42X1 - Fourth Level Instruction
1 credits
Fourth level private instruction in any instrument or voice. The third digit of the course number will correspond to the third digit of the first level.
Prerequisite: Third level instruction or demonstrated equivalent and permission of instructor. Contract and special fee required.
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MUPL 1211 - First Level Piano
1 credits
Private instruction in piano. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1221 - First Level Voice
1 credits
Private instruction in voice. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1231 - First Level Guitar
1 credits
Private instruction in guitar. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1241 - First Level Brass Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a brass instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1251 - First Level Percussion Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a percussion instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1261 - First Level Stringed Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a stringed instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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MUPL 1271 - First Level Woodwind Instrument
1 credits
Private instruction on a woodwind instrument. Contract and special fee required.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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Nursing |
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NURS 3102 - Promoting the Health of Populations
2 credits
Introduces foundational theory in health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and risk reduction and disease detection. Includes identification of risk factors, priority nursing interventions, and appropriate health teaching strategies for clients and families at all stages of the lifespan. Focuses on at-risk and vulnerable populations to promote health equity in the community.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
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NURS 3202 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice
2 credits
Introduces nursing as a profession and a discipline that encompasses a commitment to service and leadership. Focuses on nursing as a unique theoretically based discipline that integrates critical thinking, nursing theory, and evidence-based practice. Explores the historical development of nursing, and examines the role and scope of practice of the professional nurse.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
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NURS 3321 - Integration of Faith, Service, and Nursing
1 credits
Seminar discussion and personal reflection on integrating a vocational call to serve God and the role of professional nurse. This course builds on content from required Biblical Literature and Theology courses, and evangelical Christian thought as presented by literature and guest speakers. Learners develop a personal philosophy of nursing that integrates one’s faith, motivation to serve, and use of professional nursing as a vehicle for reaching vulnerable populations. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program;
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NURS 3346 - Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions
6 credits
Introduces concepts that form the knowledge base of nursing’s core values, scientific and artful holistic health assessments (bio-psycho-social-developmental-cultural-spiritual dimensions), health and nursing diagnoses, planned interventions including pharmacological therapeutics, and evaluation processes. This course introduces information management technology and communication methods, and client rights, legal, and confidentiality issues. A one-time, non-refundable RN pre-testing package fee is required. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 3946 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I.
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NURS 3355 - Adult and Gerontologic Health
5 credits
Study of health and health care needs of adult through gerontologic populations. Emphasizes population-focused assessment and interventions as the context for nursing care management of persons experiencing health problems across the health continuum. Integrates an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical therapeutic interventions with nursing care needed by adults and aging clients as they cope with health issues. Includes family, social, and environmental systems affecting client needs.
Corequisite: NURS 3956 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions II.
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NURS 3362 - Bio-Psychosocial Nursing
2 credits
Analyzes psychosocial issues, human emotions, and theories related to the development of mental health and illnesses. Psycho-pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions are considered in the nursing care of patients/clients experiencing mental health concerns. Care management includes ethical issues faced by clients and their caretakers, use of self and other therapeutic communication methods, understanding the influences of social support systems.
Prerequisite: NURS 3346 Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions and NURS 3946 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I.
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NURS 3372 - Global and Intercultural Health Care
2 credits
Explains the changing trends in world health problems, care needs, primary health resources, and service delivery modes. This course recognizes the influences of cultural and ethnic diversity on health behavior and care practices, and uses self as a professional nurse to promote an exchange of ideas and actions. It considers nursing in context of service organizations and as a way to achieve a higher quality of health care for people in different parts of the world. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: NURS 3102 Promoting Health of Populations and NURS 3346 Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions or instructor permission.
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NURS 3432 - Health Care Systems, Care Management, & Nursing Leadership
2 credits
Provides an overview of effective leadership and management theories and behaviors. Introduces quality improvement, care management, and complex health care organizational processes. Emphasizes the nurse’s role in caring, safety, delegation, communication, professional collaboration, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking strategies.
Corequisite: NURS 3355 Adult and Gerontologic Health.
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NURS 3946 - Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I
6 credits
[Practicum] Promotes the application of theory studied previously or concurrently in junior semester 1 courses into a beginning professional nursing practice, primarily with adult clients in a variety of locations. Course fosters development of planning, implementing, and evaluating care using therapeutic nursing and pharmacological interventions supported by research and professional literature. This course includes concepts related to evidence-based nursing practice. (Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Admission into Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 3346 Health Assessment, Pathology, and Nursing Interventions.
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NURS 3956 - Therapeutic Nursing Interventions II
6 credits
[Practicum] Application of concepts related to the care management of adult and gerontologic clients experiencing acute, sub-acute, chronic, and terminal health problems. A variety of client-centered individual and interprofessional health care models are practiced, in multiple settings, using quality, effectiveness, and efficiency outcome criteria for evaluation. This course continues building on Therapeutic Nursing Interventions I. (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis.) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 3355 Adult and Gerontologic Health.
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NURS 4102 - Issues of Graduate Nursing Practice
2 credits
Combines content review of professional nursing roles, responsibilities, and the expanded scope of practice expected of beginning baccalaureate nurse graduates. This course introduces the process of health policy formation using current literature, internet resources, case studies, and interviews with guest experts. Appreciation for professional memberships in and contributions to official nursing bodies, health advocacy groups, and selected political-legal health legislative actions are also addressed. This course assists the learner to generate an effective presentation of self for entry-level registered nurse positions, to investigate application requirements for advanced nursing degrees, and to evaluate health and nursing educational resources for self-directed and continued learning. Students produce a series of mini documents reflecting professional growth plans of future employment and further education/continued learning that are reviewed and approved by faculty advisors and filed in their professional portfolio.
Corequisite: Senior Nursing Majors; NURS 4562 Nursing Research: Methods & Applications.
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NURS 4303 - Issues of Quality Improvement, Health Care Finances & Strategic Planning
3 credits
Identifies standards, analyzes quality of performance, and evaluates care outcomes in selected aspects of healthcare including various types of health delivery systems and personnel. Attention is given to working with health care costs, trends and financial constraints, other resource limitations, parent organizations and nursing budgets, generation and allocation of new and redesigned resources, and associated ethical issues. Students interface principles of strategic planning and action implementation with clinical health concerns. Synthesis of nursing curriculum theory and practice is demonstrated by completion of a comprehensive predictor examination and a strategic proposal.
Prerequisite: NURS 3432 Health Care Systems, Care Management, and Nursing Leadership
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NURS 4322 - Health of the Childbearing Family
2 credits
Applies concepts of nursing to childbearing individuals and families with a focus on the family as the context of care. Emphasizes use of physiological, psychological, developmental, cultural and environmental theories and evidenced based care, for health promotion, disease preventions and nursing therapeutics.
Corequisite: NURS 4921 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family: Therapeutic Interventions.
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NURS 4352 - Health of the Childrearing Family
2 credits
Emphasizes family as the client, and considers the health and health care needs of children in families. Focuses on growth and development theories, health promotion, assessment, interventions, and evaluation as the context for nursing care management of children. Integrates an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic interventions with nursing care needed by the pediatric population.
Corequisite: NURS 4932 Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family: Therapeutic Interventions.
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NURS 4442 - Nursing Across the Health Continuum and Lifespan
2 credits
Synthesizes previous learning specific to the identification of real and potential disruptions in selected organ systems. This capstone course uses diagnostic reasoning and systematic analyses to differentiate between normal and pathological health parameters, and organizes nursing care based on clinical data. Evaluates evidenced based therapeutic interventions appropriate across the health care continuum and the lifespan showing integration and application of learning that demonstrates student readiness for baccalaureate nursing practice.
Corequisite: NURS 4552 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing and NURS 4973 Focused Senior Nursing Practice.
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NURS 4452 - Communities & Diverse Populations As Clients
2 credits
Emphasizes analysis strategies and macro-level interventions that guide and influence the health of communities and their sub-populations. This course stresses development of collaborative community partnerships and healthy environments that promote effective client/population interactions. Students consider the broader social, economic, political, and environmental determinants of health in developed and developing nations, including the growing concerns related to immigrants and refugee populations. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 4953 Community/Population-Focused Nursing Practice.
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NURS 4552 - Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
2 credits
Assumes a basic level understanding of pathophysiological concepts and related nursing interventions. This course utilizes a body systems approach and teaches senior nursing students how to approach advanced pathophysiological concepts utilizing a critical thinking, higher level, integrative approach. Students will integrate and apply pharmacology, physical assessment, clinical decision making, and health promotion skills as they learn to more effectively care for medically complex adults.
Corequisite: NURS 4442 Nursing Across the Health Continuum & Lifespan and NURS 4973 Focused Senior Nursing Practice.
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NURS 4562 - Nursing Research: Methods & Applications
2 credits
Presents research methods and applications commonly used to answer questions about health, health care, and nursing practice. Mini research projects are conducted from a nursing focus. This course encourages use of computer technology for statistical analysis of data, and display of findings. Public presentations are conducted in a variety of scientific formats. A written record of the research project and presentation that shows evaluation of the entire project by supervising faculty is filed in the professional nursing portfolio.
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NURS 4603 - Professional Nursing Concepts & Applied Critical Thinking
3 credits
Guides the development of investigating, analyzing, and evaluating scholarly works that define the essence of nursing and the professional nurse’s role in health care management and practice. Uses concepts of critical thinking, reasoning, and judging and scientific inquiry to improve care with all client populations. Learner establishes a Contract of Study, and portfolio to document progression in the RN-BSN Program. (This is the required first course in the program of studies).
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NURS 4643 - Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacotherapeutics
3 credits
Comprehensive review of human health by assessing normal physical and physiological conditions, functional health patterns & health history, and common diagnostic studies. Uses selected case studies to analyze the client’s clinical pathophysiologic and functional status, various pharmacotherapeutics interventions, and nursing care.
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NURS 4653 - Culturally Responsive Nursing: Theory and Practice
3 credits
Prepares learners to appreciate culturally defined values and behaviors that influence health, health care, and nursing. Theory is practiced by engaging with a person and/or population from a cultural background different than the learner, and completing a Project paper assignment.
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NURS 4664 - Principles of Research and Scholarly Inquiry
4 credits
Examines methods and applications of research and scholarly projects common to health care and nursing practice. Immerses the learner into strategic inquiry of information, development of scholarly communication skills, and designing a research project.
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NURS 4673 - Global Health: Practicing Community Wellness
3 credits
Focuses on contemporary issues of wellness, health promotion, disease prevention, and healing practices advised by world health agencies. Learners analyze data to find efficient and effective ways that improve care of diverse populations, their unique environments, and their distinctive health threats.
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NURS 4723 - Values-Based Health Care: Ethics, Legal, Faith, and Social Policies
3 credits
Studies the individual sources of health values and their interrelationships with each other in providing a holistic approach to health care. Emphasizes examination of personal beliefs about justice, faith formation, truth, quality, human rights, moral distress, and multi-cultural/multi-level social factors. Provides a foundation for leadership accountability in professional nursing practice.
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NURS 4734 - Leadership, Quality Management, and Shared Coordination
4 credits
Provides an overview of effective leadership and care management for health consumers across the wellness continuum. Introduces strategic planning, human and financial resources, inter-professional collaboration, information technology, and evaluation of evidence-based outcomes. Emphasizes a variety of leadership roles of the professional nurse-advocate. Includes practice of leadership competencies in a selected health care environment to design, manage, and evaluate care and improve outcomes for a selected population.
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NURS 4754 - Health in Community Based Populations
4 credits
Introduces community based nursing practice for individuals, families, communities, and populations. Emphasizes assessment, management, and evaluation of health determinants in a variety of settings. Examines how socio economic, political, cultural, demographic, and epidemiological factors affect health care from promotion through disease prevention. Community nursing practice includes immersion into a public health agency that provides a variety of care approaches to community clients.
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NURS 4763 - Contemporary Health Care Systems & Health Policy
3 credits
Focuses on structure, operations, and regulation of health care systems in the United States, and selective global networks. Examines how nurses maximize effective care delivery, and health consumer satisfaction. Promotes constructive improvement and change of health care systems through mutual cooperation, collaboration, and communication.
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NURS 4921 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family: Therapeutic Interventions
1 credits
[Practicum] Provides opportunity for supervised nursing of childbearing families. Emphasizes expanding nursing process skills, including health assessments, interventions, and health promotion. Applies clinical diagnostic reasoning and ethical decision-making. (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 4322 Health of the Childbearing Family.
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NURS 4932 - Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family: Therapeutic Interventions
2 credits
[Practicum] Applies concepts of health assessments and interventions specific to healthy and at-risk families as learned in NURS 4352 Health of the Childrearing Family. Experiences include care management of growing infants and children during illness episodes and wellness. Combines clinical diagnostic reasoning, ethical decision-making, and therapeutic monitoring skills acquired in previous nursing courses with a multi-complex scope of client interactions. (Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 4352 Health of the Childrearing Family.
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NURS 4953 - Community/Population-Focused Nursing Practice
3 credits
[Practicum] Mentored internship promotes the application of concepts studied in NURS 4452 Communities and Diverse Populations as Clients and previous nursing courses with communities and their multiple populations. This course emphasizes a broad range of communication skills to carry out negotiating client care management, such as interdisciplinary referrals and effective access to health resources. Students produce a collaborative project that raises the health of a defined community, group, or sub-population. (Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis) See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Corequisite: NURS 4452 Communities and Diverse Populations as Clients.
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NURS 4963 - Nursing Practice As Ministry
3 credits
[Practicum] Builds on the foundation of Christian nursing through cross-cultural ministry in a global context. Provides opportunities to apply transcultural nursing theories among global populations. Practice experiences are designed to maximize student learning and serve the needs of the population at each site. Locations of the sites may change from year to year. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
Prerequisite: Second semester senior standing.
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NURS 4973 - Nursing Capstone
3 credits
[Practicum] Emphasizes holistic assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and prescriptive therapeutic interventions for individuals and populations in one’s area of clinical concentration/focus. This course promotes confidence in the performance of professional nursing by practicing in complex and challenging health care situations. It offers clinical rotations to refine and advance one’s nursing expertise. This capstone course, in concert with NURS 4442 Nursing across Health Continuum and Lifespan and NURS 4552 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, requires completion of a professional nursing portfolio, including a critique of one’s clinical knowledge and practice skills, level of clinical confidence, and preparedness to enter a graduate nursing practice. See Tuition and Fees for required fee amount.
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PCAR 2543 - Marriage and Family
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the emphasis on the modern family and constructive ideals for a successful marriage and parenthood. Attention will be given to the dysfunctional family including intervention strategies. (Same as PSYC/SOCI 2543)
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PCAR 3513 - Pastoral Care and Counseling
3 credits
Theological perspectives and psychological resources for care and counseling in the context of the local congregation. (Same as PMIN 3513)
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PCAR 4532 - Pastoral Care in the Hospital
2 credits
Basic therapeutic principles of hospital ministry with special emphasis on problems related to pastoral care of the physically ill and dying. This course explores psychological, sociological, and spiritual components of illness and of death and dying. It also includes consideration of suffering and the will of God, pain, grief, anger, and adjustment.
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PCAR 4543 - Response to Crisis Situations
3 credits
Intensive study of selected crisis problems and intervention strategies.
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PCAR 4951 - Practicum in Pastoral Care
1 credits
[Open only to students with minor in Pastoral Care.] Field education placement involving 4 clock hours minimum weekly under supervision of competent personnel plus one-hour weekly seminar on campus, or summer field education placement experience involving 60 clock hours minimum under supervision of competent personnel. Student integrates pastoral care practicum with prior and concurrent course work. Includes class presentations and simulations or practice situations that combine knowledge and skill utilization. (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor required.
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PCAR 4961 - Elective Practicum in Pastoral Care
1 credits
[Open only to students with minor in Pastoral Care.] Additional field education placement experience. Same requirements as PCAR 4951. (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and Permission of instructor.
Concurrent: May not be taken concurrently with PCAR 4951 or PCAR 4972.
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PCAR 4972 - Hospital Ministry Practicum
2 credits
[Open only to students with minor in Pastoral Care] Field education placement in a hospital setting involving 8 clock hours weekly under the supervision of a competent hospital chaplain. Special emphasis on pastoral care to the terminally ill and their families. (Graded on a Pass/ No Credit basis)
Prerequisite: PCAR 4532 Pastoral Care in the Hospital.
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PMIN 3303 - Ministry Life and Calling
3 credits
A study of the divine call to vocational ministry and the skills, habits, and lifestyle necessary for an effective ministry career. Through biblical study, discussions, readings, research, and guests with a variety of professional ministry experiences, students will be empowered to fulfill a lifelong ministry calling. Attention will be given to professional and personal issues related to ministry.
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PMIN 3343 - Effective Preaching
3 credits
A study of the preparation, construction, and presentation of sermons designed to communicate the Gospel effectively to today’s modern context. Preaching forms utilizing word pictures and images and other techniques to communicate the story as sermon will be developed.
Prerequisite: BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation and COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech
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PMIN 3353 - Planting Innovative Churches
3 credits
An overview of the biblical mandate for and effective approaches to planting churches. Through biblical study, readings, modeling, and guests, including many of the leading church planters in the region, students gain skills to assess their own fitness for church planting and develop a holistic plan for planting an evangelistically effective congregation. (Same as INCS 3353)
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PMIN 3363 - Global Pastoral Perspective
3 credits
This course is designed to broaden the student’s perception of the church’s mission in ever-changing U.S. pluralist cultures. The focus of the course is a 3-week intensive at sites such as India, Singapore, Africa, or the Philippines. Students participate in and present lessons at pastoral training schools and experience exposure to ethnographic analysis, indigenous pastoral perspectives, and cross-cultural strategies for discipleship training and leadership development in local churches. The course concludes with a written project applying principles learned abroad to church ministry in diverse U.S. cultures. The course is in two segments: (1) Spring semester preparation, and (2) a three-week on-site summer experience. There is a course attachment fee. There is a course attachment fee.
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PMIN 3513 - Pastoral Care and Counseling
3 credits
Theological perspectives and psychological resources for care and counseling in the context of the local congregation. (Same as PCAR 3513)
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PMIN 3523 - Legal Issues in the Church
3 credits
A study of business and legal matters related to the local church, e.g., records and minutes; tax exemption; incorporation procedures; and laws of contracts, deeds and bonds. Criminal laws pertaining to ministerial malpractice, sexual harassment, discrimination and child-abuse are also examined. Christian responsibility for deferred giving and estate planning are considered. Attention also is given to polity (forms of church governance) with special emphasis on the Assemblies of God. (Same as LEGL 3523)
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PMIN 4213 - Preaching I
3 credits
A comprehensive overview of the development and delivery of biblical sermons. Students gain preaching skills through learning effective methods of sermon preparation, the delivery of three in class sermons, and visiting several area congregations. This course examines many models of preaching including exegetical, topical, textual, biographical, and narrative sermons.
Prerequisite: COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech and BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation.
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PMIN 4223 - Preaching II
3 credits
This course builds on the skills developed in Preaching I and provides students enhanced skills for the development and delivery of biblical sermons that effectively reach both and non-churched listeners. Field-trip experiences and seminars in several of our nations largest and most effective churches are a part of this course.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites PMIN 4213 Preaching I
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PMIN 4263 - Ministry Leadership
3 credits
A study of the theory and functions of leadership, motivation, strategic planning and change applied to the church and other ministry organizations. Special attention is given to the examination of the styles of leadership, theories of motivation, strategic planning processes, and methods of effective personal and organizational change.
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PMIN 4303 - Strategic Leadership of Ministry Organizations
3 credits
A study of the theory and functions of leadership, organization, administration, and management applied to the church and other ministry organizations. Special attention is given to the examination of the styles of leadership and the roles and responsibilities of ministry leaders such as boards and committees. Also covered are administrative processes; human relations and communication; the recruitment, training, and management of vocational and volunteer staff members; and the budgeting and allocation of resources.
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PMIN 4563 - Ministry Administration
3 credits
A study of the theory and functions of organization, administration, management, and legal issues applied to the church and other ministry organizations. Special attention is given to the roles and responsibilities of ministry leaders such as boards and committees. Also covered are administrative processes; human relations and communication; the recruitment, training, and management of vocational and volunteer staff members; and the budgeting and allocation of resources.
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PHIL 2703 - Introduction to Logic
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement; Meets the Core Curriculum requirement for mathematics.] A study of orderly and consistent thinking. This course includes a presentation of the nature of logic emphasizing Aristotelian and Symbolic logic systems.
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PHIL 2753 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the basic problems of life and existence, such as the nature and scope of knowledge and of its objects, the nature of reality, the nature of value and criteria by which values may be judged. The course assists the student in developing a personal philosophy of life.
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PHIL 2763 - Ethics
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the moral principles which underlie and govern human conduct. Particular attention will be given to normative ethical theory, including utilitarianism, deontological and virtue theories.
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PHIL 3013 - History of Philosophy I
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A historical study of Ancient Greek philosophical thought. Particular attention will be given to the writings of the Pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle.
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PHIL 3023 - History of Philosophy II
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A historical study of philosophical thought in the Medieval Era. Particular attention will be given to the writings of Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Scotus and Ockham.
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PHIL 3033 - History of Philosophy III
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A historical study of philosophical thought in the Modern Era. Particular attention will be given to the writings of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant.
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PHIL 3043 - History of Philosophy IV
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A historical study of philosophical thought from the 19th century and the Contemporary Era. This course includes a survey of the major philosophers in the existentialist, phenomenological, pragmatic, and analytic traditions.
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PHIL 3093 - History of Science
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course examines how science has influenced the advancement of the modern world as well as demonstrating how the progression of the modern world has influenced the growth of different branches of science. Rather than focusing on the discovery of science, the class will focus on the contextualization and production of science as part of the historical narrative, with an additional focus on the philosophical underpinnings of the scientific discipline. As part of this contextualization, students will delve into themes of class, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion and race as they seek to understand the historical production of science, rather than what science has produced. (Same as HIST 3093)
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PHIL 3103 - Modern Rhetorical Criticism
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Survey of major rhetorical theories from the early 20th Century through contemporary movements, including application of critical methods to a variety of texts. Students refine their ability to make arguments and critically engage the arguments of others. (Same as COMM/ENGL 3103)
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PHIL 3543 - Introduction to Rhetoric
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course offers a theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to rhetoric, the 2,500-year-old art of persuasion and purposeful communication. Students will learn the art of rhetoric by studying its principles and theoretical concepts, analyzing models and real-world experiences, and engaging in reflective practice. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ skills of reading, listening, and critical thinking through the introduction of key ideas, texts, and figures from the rhetorical tradition. (Same as COMM/ENGL 3543)
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PHIL 3703 - Epistemology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A critical examination of classical and contemporary theories and problems of knowledge, such as the possibility, origin, foundation, limits and validity of knowledge.
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PHIL 4223 - Bioethics
3 credits
The study of ethical questions surrounding health care and biological research. Specifically medical practice, biomedical research and ethics of health and well-being of local and global communities. (Same as SCIE 4223)
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PHIL 4413 - Literary Theory
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Exploration of the principles and theories of literary criticism from traditional through contemporary practices. Understanding of these principles and theories as well as skills for evaluating information, finding the theoretical approach for a topic, and strategies for scholarly research and writing are emphasized. (Same as ENGL 4413).
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing and at least one course from the following group: Survey of British Literature, Survey of American Literature, Survey of World Literature, or instructor permission.
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PHIL 4842 - Special Topics in Philosophy
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Courses that focus on either particular topics of interest, or on a particular philosopher. The course syllabus developed by the professor for each course determines the scope and content.
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PHIL 4883 - Special Topics in Philosophy
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Courses that focus on either particular topics of interest, or on a particular philosopher. The course syllabus developed by the professor for each course determines the scope and content.
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PEDU 1012 - Fitness and Wellness
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Overview and analysis of the role and place lifestyle and wellness play in society (past, present, and future). The course focuses on health-related fitness components and issues in health, fitness, and leisure.
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