EDU 542: Advanced Statistics
Course
Description:
This graduate level course prepares the graduate student to
utilize statistics within a major research project. Descriptive and inferential
statistics are studied. Topics include probability theory, various
distributions, data description, confidence intervals, sampling designs,
quality control and hypothesis testing including z test; t test;
correlation and regression; Chi-square; F test and Analysis of Variance;
and nonparametric statistics.
PHL 624: Academic
Integrity
Course
Description:
This applied ethics course examines the implications of several
influential philosophical theories for a broad range of questions bearing on
research, teaching, role expectations, the allocation of health care resources,
and contemporary biomedical dilemmas in organizations of higher education,
continuing education, staff development or patient education.
NUR 531: Directed Readings in Nursing Education
Course
Description:
This graduate level
course requires the student to do scholarly and research literature specific to
a selected aspect of nursing education. Each student will conduct a thorough
literature review with depth and breadth. There is the potential that this
course can be useful in defining and designing the literature review for the
capstone project or thesis. Topics will be selected in conjunction with the
graduate faculty.
NUR 562:
Research Methods
Course
Description:
Evidenced-based inquiry processes will provide the student with
tools for conducting a major research project. Topics include conceptualizing a
research study, designs for research, methodology, data collection, analysis of
data, communicating results and utilizing research findings. Application of
research methods to higher education, continuing education, staff development
or patient education is expected.
NUR 568: Theories and Critical Issues in
Nursing
Course
Description:
This course examines theories and
concepts that are foundations of nursing and health care. A wide-range of theories from nursing and
other disciplines will be analyzed in relation to their applicability to
evidenced-based practice. Critical
issues affecting health care delivery and outcomes will also be examined.
NUR 569: Nursing
Education: Teaching and Learning Theories and Concepts
Course
Description:
This
graduate level course examines the role of the nurse as educator through the
application of teaching and learning theories and concepts across a variety of
settings in nursing education, health care and the community. Evidence-based teaching strategies to engage
learners in inquiry and overt, active learning will be foundational in creating
a stimulating learning environment to meet mutually determined outcomes for the
individual learner, group or organization.
NUR 655:
Nursing Education: Teaching and Learning Practicum
Course
Description:
This graduate level course focuses on the implementation of the
nurse educator role through the application of teaching and learning theories
and concepts for a chosen learner population in nursing higher education, staff
development, continuing education or patient education. The role will be analyzed and applied in
collaboration with a master's prepared nurse educator preceptor. Evidence-based teaching strategies will be
developed into a comprehensive teaching plan to engage learners in inquiry and
overt, active learning and implemented to meet mutually determined outcomes for
the individual learner, group or organization.
NUR
621: Curriculum Design and Program
Planning
Course
Description:
This graduate level course focuses on designing nursing
curriculum in diverse learning environments using evidence-based theories and
concepts as well as relevant standards and criteria for evaluation. Development, implementation and evaluation of
a continuing education program for staff, patient or public education also is
emphasized.
NUR
632: Assessment
and Evaluation Strategies in Education
Course
Description:
This graduate level course focuses on best practice principles
for educational assessment and evaluation in higher education, continuing
education, staff development and patient education. Various methods for designing, conducting,
and analyzing assessments and evaluations of outcomes on multiple levels
including individual student, class, course, curriculum, program and
educational organization will be appraised.
NUR
637: Teaching Strategies and Technology
in Nursing Education
Course
Description:
This course focuses on the application of evidence-based student-centered
teaching strategies in diverse learning settings. Integrating educational technology within the
learning environment also is a component of the course.
NUR 659:
Major Project in Nursing Education
Course
Description:
The major project provides the opportunity for the student to
apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the MSN program. The student will develop, implement, and
evaluate a substantial educational endeavor related to nursing education, staff
development, continuing education or patient education within the context of an
organization. Evidence-based practice
and research will be utilized throughout the program.
EDU 723:
Leadership in Educational Organizations
Course Description:
This graduate level
course characterizes best practices of leadership in higher education
institutions. Systems theory and organizational best practices form the
framework for this course. Concepts such as accreditation, governance,
strategic planning, higher education law and academic quality improvement
processes will be studied in a variety of academic organizations to include
higher education, staff development, continuing education and patient
education.
