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MCOM - 6760 Corporate and Nontraditional Broadcasting/Non-Broadcast Television Operations (3)
Introduces the concepts of video, multi-media and emerging technologies; analyzing their use in non-traditional and corporate broadcasting for instruction, information, promotion, public relations and training. Examines media and Internet services provided by departments in businesses, educational institutions, medical facilities and government (including the military). Equivalent to MCOM-660. Prerequisites: take MCOM-4740 , IFDI-5702.
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MCOM - 6777 Cinematography (3)
The art and techniques of cinematography for drama film and documentary as they relate to applied camera operation and lighting. The principles of the image making process, including still and motion picture photography. Masters advanced camera operation. Equivalent to MCOM-577. Prerequisites: take MCOM-6702 or MCOM-6735 .
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MCOM - 7051 Journalism Seminar (3)
Examines a selected topic in journalism. Covers aspects of online and new media reporting, writing, and production. Emphasizes techniques for information gathering through interviews and scientific data collection and exploration of conceptual subjects. Topics vary by term. Equivalent to MCOM-751.
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MCOM - 7455 Media Management (3)
Examines management of broadcasting, cablecasting, and corporate media. Focuses on management functions in various-sized markets, including personnel, programming, community relations, and promotion. Also considers emerging challenges to managers, such as impact of new technologies, changing laws, and regulations. Equivalent to MCOM-755.
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MCOM - 7540 Trends in Communications Technologies (3)
Examines emerging communications technologies, applications and issues, including converging digital technologies and multi-media; the Internet and World Wide Web; communications satellites; video distribution systems including cable, video cassettes, and disks; and virtual reality. Also considers programming and content planned or available. Equivalent to MCOM-740.
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MCOM - 7725 Advanced Producing for Film and TV (3)
Students take on all the functions of the producer while undertaking the development of a feature film or television program. In addition to drafting a treatment, securing a property, and creating a budget and schedule, students develop a project that could become a feature production while attending the university or upon graduation. Equivalent to MCOM-725. Prerequisites: take MCOM-4735 , MCOM-4740 .
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MCOM - 7730 The Screenplay Project (3)
Intensive development and drafting of a feature dramatic or documentary screenplay project. Equivalent to MCOM-730. Prerequisite: take MCOM-4732 .
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MCOM - 8003 Contemporary Issues (3)
A graduate seminar exploring a selected issue in media, communication, or popular culture. May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to MCOM-803.
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MCOM - 8030 Graduate Seminar in Media Communications (3)
Examines classic literature in mass communications as way of understanding origins and theoretical bases of the discipline, and as a way of assessing its current status. Considers the teaching of communications at various levels. Equivalent to MCOM-830.
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MCOM - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in media communications under supervision of faculty. Equivalent to MCOM-870.
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MCOM - 8800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide the media communications student with supervised practical experiences in applied settings, both on and off campus. Students may work in specialized areas in Governors State University’s Digital Learning and Media Design Department. May be repeated. Equivalent to MCOM-880.
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MST - 2100 Introduction to Media Production (3)
Introduces the basic production techniques and broadcast concepts for video, internet streaming, multimedia, mobile, and emerging technologies. Examines the principles involved in production across platforms through hands-on production. Students apply skills learned on individual and collaborative productions.
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MST - 2101 Introduction to Media Studies (3)
Introduces students to the concepts and issues in the study of media including the “new” in new media technologies. Surveys the historical and material specificity of media technologies and resulting forms of social life. Engages students in critical debates on media, culture, and power and considers problems posed by new and old media objects and processes.
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MST - 2102 Digital Video Writing (3)
Introduces basic digital video writing techniques. Examines the principles involved in story development and structure with emphasis on digital video production concepts and multiple platforms. Apply skills learned on individual writing projects. Prerequisites: take MST-2100 .
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MST - 2110 Media Forms (3)
Examines interrelated histories of media and technology (film, video, radio, Internet, electronic media) from the advent of print, through to digital computing, and into analogue, video, and the Internet. Emphasizes the influences of technology and functionality of the merging field of digital media on social, economic, political, and cultural systems in a global context.
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MST - 2120 Media Theory (3)
Examines media and emerging theoretical trends in western and non-western media thought. Considers the relevance of different theoretical approaches and methods, the problem of the Eurocentric nature of media theory, and questions assumptions of production, distribution, and reception. Examines the unique perspectives of the Chicago school of media theory.
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MST - 2130 Media Culture and Innovation (3)
Focuses on media and innovation in western and non-western emerging media cultures. Emphasises a foundational understanding of creative industries including media leaders, international media systems, culture policy, and world events, in the production of culture and innovation from the advent of film, through television, and into video and the Internet with a focus on contemporary media.
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MST - 3099 Global Media Literacy (3)
Develops students’ ability to be critical about and understand the media society they consume and produce, as well as digital media forms, culture, production, and dissemination. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and analysis skills useful for interpreting, producing and criticizing global and international media.
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MST - 3104 Playing Games (3)
Explores gaming. Whether we play board or multiplayer online games, gaming teaches collaborative problem solving, motivation, and strategic planning. Described as the sum total of all expressive mediums, some games are also as rich and meaningful as art and literature. Through substantial reading and gaming, students examine the evolution of gaming, the artistic, social, and economic impact of gaming and gaming practices.
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MST - 3212 Social Media (3)
Introduces literature about and direct experience of the new social media literacies. Emphasizes research foundations and practical methods to control attention, attitudes, and tools necessary for critical consumption of information, best practices of individual digital participation, and collective participatory culture, the use of collaborative media and methodologies, and the application of network know-how to like online. Prerequisites: take MST-2100 , MST-2101 and take MST-2110 , MST-2120 , or MST-2130 .
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MST - 3213 Future TV (3)
Investigates the intersection of television with emerging digital technologies, globalization of media, many-to-many publishing and examines the commercial, public service, and autonomous (independent) aspects of this changing medium. Prerequisites: take MST-2100 , MST-2101 and take MST 2110 , MST-2120 , or MST-2130 .
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MST - 3214 Chicagoland Media (3)
A fieldwork-intense exploration of the creative media industry in Chicago. Develop an understanding of the different forms, interrelated histories, leaders, business models, and approaches to making Chicagoland media unique and Chicago a major media center. Prerequisites: take MST-2100 , MST-2101 .
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MST - 3221 Social Design and Crowd Sourcing (3)
Emphasizes the study of socially and ecologically responsible design of products, tools, and community infrastructures. Global in focus, examines cases and practices of social design, the role of social design in political economy, connection with local and international systems of power, and information flow. Prerequisite: take MST-3212 .
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MST - 3223 Virtual People, Gaming Practices (3)
Emphasizes the intellectual and conceptual underpinnings of online and virtual games by examining the sociological, philosophical, ethical, literary, technological, and economic aspects of design. Prerequisites: take MST-3110, COMS-4110 and take MST-2110 , MST-2120 , or MST-2130 .
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MST - 3412 International Media Flow (3)
Examines the dynamics of the international and global flow of media. Focuses on understanding the dominant flows of media spread globally through the use of multi-national media conglomerates, as well as contra-media flows, and regional followings spread through transnational and geo-cultural networks.
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MST - 3750 Media Storytelling (3)
Introduces visual and aural storytelling concepts as well as new Web narrative technologies. Provides an appreciation for media literacy - the importance of knowing how to use digital technologies to communicate ideas in the media-rich interactive telecommunications environments of the 21st century. Requisite courses: Take MST-2100 . (Required, Previous).
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MST - 4100 Producing Across Platforms (3)
Introduces cross-platform (multiplatform) production techniques for video, web, and mobile devices. Examines the principles involved in producing across media platforms and incorporating interactivity into production design. Students will apply skills learned on individual projects. Requisite courses: Take MST-2100 . (Required, Previous).
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MST - 4130 Writing for Multimedia (3)
Introduces multimedia writing and the techniques used for writing across “three Screens” TV, Web, and Mobile. Examines the principles involved in developing multiplatform, and interactive writing expertise. Students will apply skills learned on individual writing projects. Prerequisite: take MST-2100 .
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MST - 4220 Global Social Media and Change (3)
Explores the rise of social networking, its use to empower people, and the connectivity of mobile devices. Emphasizing the role of social media in systemic change from national revolution to international protests, local projects to global networks, and national to intergovernmental agency policy. Tracing contemporary origins of social media for change to current movements. Prerequisites: take MST-2101 , COMS-4110 , MST-3212 .
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MST - 4270 The Newsroom (3)
Emphasizes the information gathering skills used by working journalists. Examines the practices of a newsroom including real-world assignments, beat reporting, research, story-writing and multi-media production. Requisite courses: Take ENGL-3101 . (Required, Previous).
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MST - 4420 Western Media Systems (3)
Examines the media systems in North America and Western Europe. Explores the development and the systems. Addresses the influence of cultural elements such as state involvement, partisanship, and journalism ethics on media systems and media event coverage.
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MST - 4431 Latin America Media Systems (3)
Examines issues related to major media channels (e.g., newspapers, television , Internet) in Latin America. Particular attention is given to governmental, economic, and cultural issues. Discusses issues such as gender, race, and cultural imperialism.
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MST - 4433 Bollywood Media (3)
Focuses on the world’s largest film industry in production and viewership. Provides a theoretical lens to help analyze and understand how Bollywood influences have grown beyond India and South Asia and to help globalize both the film industry and Indian media as a whole. Prerequisites: take MST-2100 , MST-2101 , and MST-3110.
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MST - 4434 Asian Media Systems (3)
Examines Asian media systems in politics, cultural, and economic contexts. Utilizes case studies and conceptual frameworks to understand issues and forces that shape Asian information and entertainment systems.
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MST - 4440 Media Globalization (3)
Explore concepts and hot topics affected by globalization, focused on three main foci: understanding key globalization concepts, challenging the notion of media globalization’s effects on the world, and exploring how media globalization affects the world’s sense of morality.
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MST - 4574 Directing for Screen and Stage (3)
Enables students to analyze a script or media proposal, develop a concept, and work with actors and technicians to realize that concept in a performance arena, such as a recorded medium, live stage, or virtual space. Students will analyze theatrical, media, and animation trends; innovators; theorists; and artists providing a foundation for writing, directing, and acting. Prerequisites: take MST-2100 and MCOM-4740 .
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MST - 4700 Independent Study (1-3)
Individual readings and/or project in media studies under the supervision of the faculty. Can be repeated for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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MST - 4730 Audio Production (4)
Reinforces and expands upon the general knowledge of audio and basic production to encompass techniques of double system sound used in film production, explores some principles and practices involved in live audio production for broadcast, sound reinforcement, or studio recording. Extends into the principles and practice of mixing and advanced post-production techniques like ADR and basic sound design.
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MST - 4745 Public Media (3)
Focuses on the development, role, and function of public media utilizing local and region outlets. Combines study and production within the context of public broadcast media. Builds on skills in writing and production leading to the production of quality public media oriented content. Prerequisite: take MST-3214 .
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MST - 4800 Inernship (1-6)
Designed to provide students with supervised, practical experiences in applied settings. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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MST - 4990 Social Laboratory (3)
Emphasizes collaborative project development , design, management, and the launch of social design focused multimedia; this senior experiential project based course is designed for advanced undergraduate students in the Media Studies program and other majors.
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MST - 4991 Senior Seminar (3)
In this capstone undergraduate course, students demonstrate what they have learned during their college career and hone multimedia media communication, production, presentation, and distribution skills by developing a digital portfolio of their work and completing an in-depth exploration of a media industry or field of interest.
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MST - 6750 Advanced Media Production (3)
Develops sophisticated use of production skills in a video facility. Particular attention is devoted to design and evaluation of lighting, audio, and post-production. Students produce a range of programs. Emphasis is on the conceptualization, planning, and execution of advanced television programs as well as the critique and assessment of their own work, the work of colleagues and professionally produced examples.
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MUS - 1500 Music of the World (3)
Studies representative music of the non-Western world, with an emphasis on its function within the culture where it is practiced. Introduces the study of music through the examination of traditional, classical and popular music and cultures from different regions and peoples of the world. No previous musical knowledge is required.
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MUS - 2101 Understanding Elements of Music (3)
Introduces music theory and describes basic elements and fundamentals of music. Provides a working knowledge of musical concepts, terminology, and musical structure. Explores the keyboard and basic elements of notation, scales, melody, harmony, and chord structure.
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MUS - 2201 Intro To History of Jazz (3)
Surveys American Jazz music from a historical and cultural context. Explores the various modes of musical expression characterizing the contributions made by Africans and African-Americans to American culture. Covers early Jazz of the nineteenth century to the postmodern era of today.
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MUS - 2202 Rock and Roll History (3)
Examines the social and historical aspects of Rock and Roll music that represent elements of the cultural fabric which shapes American society. Explores social trends and issues that are reflected in rock music by examining the various styles that encompass the genre. Investigates the influence of rock music on economic shifts, civil rights, technological advances, and entertainment.
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MUS - 2301 Survey of Music History (3)
Provides a basic understanding of what to listen for in music through exploring the historical periods and examining the types, forms, and style of Western music literature. Approaches the history of music in a chronological framework beginning with the Middle Ages and working through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. Equivalent to MUS-3301, MUS-303.
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MUS - 3401 20th Century Music (3)
Studies music during the early history of the twentieth century. Includes post-romanticism, impressionism, and nationalism. Equivalent to MUS-320.
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MUS - 4101 African-American Music (3)
A survey of various modes of musical expression characterizing the black man’s contributions to American culture. Covers west African sounds (1619-1800), jazz, spiritual, gospel, and contemporary soul. Equivalent to MUS-410.
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MUS - 4501 Choral Performance (3)
Choral Performance is a class for all levels of singers. Students are required to perform in a concert at the end of the semester. Students will develop sight-singing skills; increase music literacy and music reading abilities; learn vocal diction in various languages; and gain confidence through public performance(s). Equivalent to MUS-5501.
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MUS - 4901 Choral Practicum (1)
Provides further experience and confidence in vocal performance for all levels of singers. Auditions may be required. Students are required to perform in public concert(s). May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to MUS-5901.
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MUS - 6501 Choral Performance (3)
Choral Performance is a class for all levels of singers. Students are required to perform in a concert at the end of the semester. Students will develop sight-singing skills; increase music literacy and music reading abilities; learn vocal diction in various languages; and gain confidence through public performance(s). Equivalent to MUS-5501.
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MUS - 6901 Choral Practicum (1)
Provides further experience and confidence in vocal performance for all levels of singers. Auditions may be required. Students are required to perform in public concert(s). May be repeated for credit. Equivalent to MUS-5901.
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NPSE - 9007 Special Topics for Not-for-Profits (3)
Presents selected topics covering new developments in the field of not-for-profits leadership. Includes discussion of the topics and the implications for theory and practice. Participants have an opportunity to discuss the new development and, where appropriate, apply techniques and skills.
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NPSE - 9101 Public Relations for Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
Explores marketing and public relations theory and practice in the nonprofit sector. The role of strategic communications campaigns in supporting mission attainment is examined. Public relations processes and marketing strategies that identify organizational strengths and communicate to a broad range of stakeholders are described. Methods for publicizing accomplishments and organizational goals through communication, media usage, and research practices are described.
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NPSE - 9102 Policy and Finance for Not-for-Profits, Foundations (3)
Presents an introduction and overview of the financial practices for persons aiming for general management careers in nonprofit organizations. Focuses on financial decision-making techniques, capital budgeting, and debt financing. Provides financial accounting and reporting principles for not-for-profits and focuses on analysis of financial statements.
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NPSE - 9103 Government and Intergovernmental Relations (3)
Examines the evolving topic of intergovernmental relations among federal, state, and local governments. The structure of American political institutions, the nature of complex policymaking, governance by networks, and the consequences of cooperation and competition between governments are examined. Challenges presented to administrators and policy-makers by the balance of shared powers between the layers and institutions of government are investigated.
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NPSE - 9104 Applied Management for Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
Outlines principles of effective nonprofit management. Emphasizes leadership, governance, organizational structure, strategic and volunteer management. Explores the political, economic, social, and related theories to assist the student’s understanding of nonprofit roles. Real-world case studies may be included.
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NPSE - 9105 Law and Not-for-Profit Organizations (3)
Examines state law governing nonprofit organizations, federal tax law governing nonprofit (“tax exempt”) organizations, and important topical matters such as constitutional, ethical, and governance issues of particular relevance to nonprofits. Addresses both the theoretical underpinnings of state nonprofit and federal tax law and the practical aspects of representing and advising nonprofit organizations.
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NPSE - 9106 Issues and Trends for Not-for-Profits (3)
Explores political, environmental, societal and technological factors that influence contemporary nonprofit organizations. Innovative strategies for managing, financing and marketing nonprofit organizations are emphasized. Methods for diagnosing evolving challenges and opportunities are studied. Theoretical, empirical and practical sources are analyzed.
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NPSE - 9201 Public Policy and Finance for Not-for-Profits (3)
Focuses on the revenue side of the public sector budget. Covers the public economy of taxation, explores both its positive and normative aspects, goes over fiscal federalism; that is, the allocation of fiscal instruments and transfers between the different levels of government. Provides financial accounting and reporting principles for not-for-profits, financial decision-making techniques, revenue forecasting, and debt financing.
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NPSE - 9202 Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, and Sustainable Collaborations for Not-for-Profit Sector (3)
Examines fundamental concepts and techniques used to create and evaluate strategic plans, use of traditional sustainability factors when assessing organizational growth, and development of organizational collaborative initiatives. Revenue sharing, citizen participation, human resources, the role of politics in decision making, and organizational culture are explored. The interaction between organizations and the external environment is also examined.
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NPSE - 9203 Advanced Social Entrepreneurship (3)
Explores the process of developing new ventures with dual missions of social benefit and financial return on investment. A framework for understanding issues facing new social ventures is provided through historical and contemporary theories. Strategies for finding solutions to societal problems, techniques for evaluation of emerging social ventures, and investigation of the management, marketing, and funding required to run a successful social entrepreneurship are explored.
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NPSE - 9204 Advanced Organizational Behavior (3)
Examines modern organizations and introduces classical and contemporary thinking in organizational research and practice. Organizational environments are examined based on individual, group, inter-organizational, and societal perspectives. Topics include organizational culture, social networks, and politics as well as interpersonal and inter-organizational perspectives that help foster an informed understanding of organizational dynamics.
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NURS - 3140 Conceptual Basis for Professional Nursing (3)
Emphasizes professional approaches to nursing practices and builds upon, rather than duplicates, education received in a pre-licensure nursing program. Focuses on a conceptual approach in exploring dimensions of practice and client care issues, reflecting nursing’s strategic position and ability to influence decisions and policies relative to social, ethical, political, legal, and economic environments. Equivalent to NURS-304.
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NURS - 3150 Pathophysiology (3)
Provides an introduction to the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of disease, including fundamental pathophysiologic concepts; examination of specific disease mechanisms in the various body systems; and clinical application related to the processes of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Equivalent to NURS-305. Prerequisite: take NURS-3140 .
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NURS - 3160 Gerontological Nursing (3)
Focuses on theory, research, and practice of nursing with aging adults. Explores physiological, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural factors related to health and aging. Emphasizes the nursing process with aging adults and examines community resources that assist older adults to remain in their communities. Explores the interdisciplinary nature of gerontological theory and practice. Requires fieldwork. Equivalent to NURS-306. Corequisite course: NURS-3140 .
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NURS - 3170 Basic Nursing Informatics (3)
Focuses on technological methods used by nurses in all areas of practice and education. Provides basic knowledge and skills in health care information management and patient care technology, critical for promoting a safe and quality environment for both patients and members of the health care team. Explores the use of technology in nursing education. Equivalent to NURS-307. Prerequisites: take NURS-3140 , MIS-2101 .
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NURS - 3300 Health Assessment (3)
Focuses on the development of skills in the physical, social, and psychological assessment of clients. Aspects of examination and diagnosis are explored. Equivalent to NURS-330. Prerequisite: take NURS-3150 .
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NURS - 4110 Evidence-Based Research (3)
Emphasizes the application of nursing scholarship to nursing practice. The elements of the research process are utilized to appraise and translate scientific evidence to solve nursing practice issues. Focuses on critical thinking and writing skills that enable the student to develop competencies as a consumer of research, and sharing evidence of best practices with the inter-professional team. Equivalent to NURS-401. Prerequisites: take NURS-3140 , STAT-4720.
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NURS - 4120 Public Health Promotion (3)
Emphasizes health promotion and disease and injury prevention for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the lifespan. The history, theory development, research, practice, and core functions of community health and mass casualty disasters are explored. Epidemiological, social, ethical, cultural, spiritual, political, economic, and legal factors related to health are also studied. Equivalent to NURS-402. Prerequisites: take NURS-3140 , NURS-3150 , NURS-3160 , NURS-3170 . Corequisite course: NURS-4130 .
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NURS - 4130 Public Health Practicum (3)
Provides for the application of concepts, principles, processes and theoretical models as presented in NURS-402 to the clinical practice setting. Clinical experiences focus on expanding knowledge and skills to develop attitudes and values required to influence the direction of healthcare to individuals, families, populations and communities in an ever changing society. The first phase of the nursing process, assessment is used to identify diverse population characteristics, resource distribution and environmental, political, ethical and legal aspects affecting quality of life. Equivalent to NURS-403. Prerequisites: take NURS-3140 , NURS-3150 , NURS-3160 , NURS-3300 . Corequisite course: NURS-4120 .
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NURS - 4501 Leadership for Patient Safety (3)
Emphasizes and integrates leadership and management skills relevant to the student’s scope of practice. Selected theories and principles of management are analyzed in relation to their effects on clients, families, and co-workers. Basic leadership skills include the awareness of complex systems, and the impact of power, politics, policy and regulatory guidelines on these systems. Skills emphasized will include ethical and critical thinking, initiating and maintaining effective working relationships, use of mutually respectful communication and collaboration within interprofessional teams, care coordination, delegation, and conflict resolution strategies. Equivalent to NURS-450.
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NURS - 4701 Independent Study (1-3)
Independent reading, research, and/or project in nursing under the direction of faculty. Equivalent to NURS-470.
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NURS - 4801 Internship (1-8)
Designed to provide nursing students with faculty-supervised practical experiences in clinical settings. Equivalent to NURS-480.
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NURS - 5101 Special Topics in Nursing (1)
Readings, lecture, discussion, and group projects in areas of current interest to practicing nurses. Potential areas include genetic assessment, management of osteoporosis, critical care, and women’s health. Focus will be placed on best practice concepts and new research. Equivalent to NURS-501. Prerequisite: take NURS-3300 .
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NURS - 5500 Substance Abuse Issues in Healthcare (3)
Provides an introduction to the substance abuse concerns that have an impact on healthcare. Focuses on the interactions between healthcare professionals and their substance-abusing patients. Equivalent to NURS-550.
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NURS - 5510 Substance Abuse Screening in Healthcare (3)
Prepares healthcare professionals to screen and appropriately refer patients with suspected substance use disorders. Presents standardized screening instruments applied to cases across healthcare delivery systems. Explains basic principles of motivational interviewing to assist patients in developing a commitment to change. Equivalent to NURS-551. Prerequisite: take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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NURS - 5520 Disparity and Diversity in Substance Abuse (3)
Introduces the concept of health disparities as applied to substance abuse. Focuses on disparities in access to substance abuse care. Develops skills for intervening more effectively with a diverse group of patients. Equivalent to NURS-552. Prerequisite: take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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NURS - 5530 Substance Abuse Interventions in Nursing Practice (3)
Applies screening, intervention, and referral skills to sample cases drawn from varied patient groups and settings. Includes guidelines for working with impaired colleagues. Equivalent to NURS-553. Prerequisites: take NURS-5510 , NURS-5520 and take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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NURS - 6145 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
Presents a systematic examination of concepts and theories appropriate for use in the advanced practice of theory-based nursing. Concepts of health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of function in client populations are synthesized into clinical practice models. Equivalent to NURS-745.
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NURS - 6150 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology (3)
Provides for an analysis of mechanistic and regulatory deficits in altered physiological states. Emphasis is on foundations of disease as the basis for clinical intervention. Equivalent to NURS-750.
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NURS - 7180 Advanced Health Assessment (4)
Builds upon cognitive and assessment skills developed in a basic comprehensive physical assessment course. Focus is on interviewing and examining adult and pediatric clients to diagnose potential and actual health problems. Equivalent to NURS-780. Prerequisites: take NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 .
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NURS - 7181 Pharmacotherapy in Nursing (3)
Prepares the advanced practice nurse to manage and evaluate drug therapies used in the care of clients throughout the lifespan with acute and/or chronic conditions. Focuses on pharmacotherapeutics and the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Equivalent to NURS-781. Prerequisites: take NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 .
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NURS - 7182 Healthcare Policy and Nursing (3)
Provides for the examination of phases of the role of legislative process and phases of policy-making. Includes the analysis of the impact of biological, cultural, demographic, ecological, economic, ethical, psychological, social, and technological factors on various phases of policy-making. Emphasizes the influence, role, and responsibility of the nursing profession on policy activities in health and human service areas.
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NURS - 8102 Clinical Issues for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
Explores factors that affect the health status of adults within the context of health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of function. Key issues include human diversity in health and illness, self-care, and quality of life. Equivalent to NURS-802.
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NURS - 8103 Advanced Nursing Research (3)
Explores the development, status, and future trends and needs in nursing research. Emphasizes research critique, research utilization, and evidence-based practice in adult health nursing. Equivalent to NURS-803. Prerequisite: take NURS-8102 .
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NURS - 8107 Adult Health and Illness I (5)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills of nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, case management, and research in providing care for acutely ill adults. Equivalent to NURS-807. Prerequisite: take NURS-8102 .
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NURS - 8108 Adult Health and Illness II (5)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills of nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, case management, and research in providing care for adults who have chronic health problems that may produce episodes of crisis. An epidemiological process model is used to design and implement client care. Equivalent to NURS-808. Prerequisites: take NURS-8102 , NURS-8103 , NURS-8107 .
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NURS - 8111 Adult Family Practicum (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence based disease management in the care of the aging adult as a family nurse practitioner Prerequisite or Concurrent: NURS-8102 , NURS-8221 , NURS-8222 Corequisites: NURS-8103 and NURS-8112
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NURS - 8112 Adult Family Health and Illness (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence based disease management in the care of the aging adult as a family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURS-8102 , NURS-8221 , NURS-8222 Corequisites: NURS-8103 and NURS-8111
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NURS - 8119 Young Family in Health and Illness Practicum (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence-based disease management in the care of the pregnant or pediatric/adolescent client as a family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites: Take NURS-8103 , NURS-8111 , and NURS-8112 Corequisite: NURS-8120
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NURS - 8120 Young Family in Health and Illness (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence-based disease management in the care of the pregnant and pediatric/adolescent client as a family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites: NURS 8103 , NURS 8111 , and NURS 8112 Corequisite: NURS-8119
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NURS - 8210 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health (5)
Provides graduate students with field experiences to implement the role of the clinical nurse specialist. Students work with a variety of adult clients incorporating advanced practice models in healthcare settings with course faculty and clinical preceptor supervision. A needs assessment is conducted after which the student identifies a nursing problem for a project that will be implemented and evaluated in NURS-846, Adult Health Internship and Project. Equivalent to NURS-821. Prerequisites: take NURS-8103 , NURS-8108 .
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NURS - 8221 Family Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (2)
Provides graduate students acute and episodic field experiences which enable the student to develop and demonstrate growth in the implementation of the family nurse practitioner role. Students work with a variety of clients in the primary care setting with course faculty oversight and clinical preceptor supervision. Prerequisites: NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 , NURS-7180 , NURS-7181 , and NURS-7182 Corequisites: NURS-8102 and NURS-8222
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NURS - 8222 Family Nurse Practitioner Role (3)
Provides graduate students with didactic education which enables the student to develop and demonstrate growth in the implementation of the family nurse practitioner role. Students work with a variety of clients in the primary care setting with course faculty oversight and clinical preceptor supervision. Prerequisites: NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 , NURS-7180 , NURS-7181 , and NURS-7182 Corequisites: NURS-8102 and NURS-8221
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NURS - 8350 Nursing Administration I (3)
Explores history and trends in nursing administration. Emphasizes theoretical approaches to the process of nursing administration. Reviews common elements of administration within the organizational framework of nursing services as an integrated part of the healthcare delivery system. Analyzes essential nursing administration leadership and management skills. Offered in both face to face and online course formats. Equivalent to NURS-835. Prerequisite: take HLAD-7109 .
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