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2021 - 2022 Catalog 
    
2021 - 2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Music

  
  • MUS 382 - Elementary Music Methods


    Methods of introducing singing, classroom instruments, rhythm, reading notation, and music appreciation in the elementary school.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 122  and MUS 124  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Spring Odd Years
  
  • MUS 383 - Secondary Choral Methods


    An overview of techniques and repertoire for music education majors who are preparing to teach choral music.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 122  and MUS 124  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall Odd Years
  
  • MUS 384 - Secondary Instrumental Methods


    An overview of techniques, repertoire, software and classroom management strategies for music education majors who are preparing to teach instrumental music.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 122  and MUS 124  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall Even Years
  
  • MUS 392 - Wind Instrument Maintenance and Repair


    Maintenance and repair of woodwind and brass instruments. Acoustical and mechanical characteristics are dealt with in detail.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 395 - The Music Professional


    A seminar course that covers topics pertinent to the developing career of a professional musician.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 400 - Pep Band


    Large instrumental performance ensemble open to all students with some prior experience. Provides entertainment and boosts school spirit at university football and basketball games.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 401 - Applied Music: Piano


    Collegiate-level individual piano or harp instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 402 - Applied Music: Voice


    Collegiate-level individual vocal instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study. Diction is also studied at all levels.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 403 - Applied Music: Brass


    Collegiate-level individual brass instrument instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 404 - Applied Music: Woodwind


    Collegiate-level individual woodwind instrument instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 405 - Applied Music: Percussion


    Collegiate-level individual instruction in percussion instruments. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 406 - Applied Music: Guitar/ Jazz Bass


    Collegiate-level individual classical guitar or jazz bass instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 407 - Applied Music: Strings


    Collegiate-level individual string instrument instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 408 - Applied Music: Composition


    Collegiate-level individual composition instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 409 - Applied Music: Organ


    Collegiate-level individual organ instruction. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical and artistic proficiency at each level of study.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 410 - Perform Lab


    Music students gather in a pedagogical environment to develop critical listening and performance skills through attendance and performance at recitals, concerts and seminars.

    0 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 411 - Concert Band


    Large instrumental performance ensemble open to all students with some prior experience. Repertoire includes original band works as well as transcriptions and arrangements.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Applies to Art requirement
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 412 - Concert Choir


    Large vocal ensemble open to all students with some prior experience. Repertoire includes significant choral works from chant to contemporary.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective. Applies to Art requirement
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 413 - Jazz Ensemble


    Study and performance of classic and contemporary big band literature. Open by audition to all interested students.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 414 - Vocal Chamber Music


    Vocal ensembles, including Vocal Jazz, Vocal Arts Ensemble (opera scenes), and Chamber Choir (Renaissance through contemporary), open to all students by audition. Ability to rehearse and perform challenging vocal repertoire.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 415 - Woodwind Chamber Music


    Study and performance in woodwind groups of varying sizes. Open to all students by audition. Repertoire includes original works, transcriptions and arrangements.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 416 - Brass Chamber Music


    Small to medium-sized brass instrument performance ensembles open to all students by audition. Aptitude necessary to perform concerts of diverse and challenging repertoire developed through rehearsal and performance. Repertoire includes original works for brass as well as transcriptions and arrangements.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 417 - Percussion Chamber Music


    Steel Band: Study and performance of the unique steel pans from Trinidad and Tobago. Music includes calypso, soca, pop, Latin, classical, and jazz. Percussion Ensemble: Study and performance in percussion groups of varying sizes. Repertoire includes historically significant works for percussion, contemporary compositions, improvised music, rudimental drumming, and world music.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 418 - String Chamber Music


    Study and performance in string groups of varying sizes. Open to all students. Repertoire includes original works, transcriptions and arrangements.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 419 - Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus


    Community ensemble open to students by audition. Repertoire includes choral works from the Renaissance to today.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 420 - Orchestra


    Community ensemble open to students by audition. Repertoire includes original orchestral works as well as transcriptions and arrangements.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 431 - String Methods


    Class instruction in string instruments for music education majors. Emphasis on pedagogical methods, performance competency, and grade-appropriate solo and ensemble literature.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Offered on a five-semester rotation
  
  • MUS 440 - Internship


    Structured, on-the-job learning experience under supervision of professionals in a cooperating organization. Faculty advisor supervises, awards credit and grade. A learning contract is written between faculty advisor, supervisor and student stating conditions of the internship. Capstone option for B.A. Music major.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 , MUS 224 , and MUS 342  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 462 - Advanced Conducting: Directed Study


    Further development of conducting techniques and expression, including rehearsal technique. Enrollment by instructor permission only.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 470 - Sacred Music Practicum


    Course requires immersion in a parish setting. Students will synthesize information learned through their coursework and practicum experience, and will demonstrate servant leadership in planning, preparing, and directing the musical prayer of a local church. Satisfies capstone requirement for Sacred Music major.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 , MUS 224 , and MUS 370  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 471 - Recital II


    One-hour solo recital presented to the public on a student’s primary instrument or voice under the guidance of a music faculty member.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall and Spring
  
  • MUS 481 - Senior Project


    Guided work in the development of an extended scholarly essay, composition, arrangement, or portfolio of work. Capstone option for B.A. Music major.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 , MUS 224 , and MUS 342  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 501 - Intro to Graduate Study in Music


    Introduction to music research and scholarship, including reference works, music bibliography, research methodology, and the development of a professional portfolio.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Summer
  
  • MUS 503 - Applied Music: Performance


    Graduate-level individual instruction in brass, percussion, woodwind, stringed instruments, piano, guitar, or voice. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, musical, and artistic proficiency. Course may be repeated.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 8 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 504 - Applied Music: Composition


    Advanced techniques of instrumental or vocal/choral composition and arranging. Course may be repeated.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 8 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 505 - Applied Music: Conducting


    Advanced techniques of instrumental or choral conducting and score reading. Course may be repeated.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 8 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 506 - Applied Music: Ensemble


    Ensemble registration for graduate students. Study and performance of major works of each ensemble. May be repeated.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  (can be taken as co-req during first semester)
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 7 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 523 - Music Theory


    Advanced analysis of music, Renaissance through contemporary, using a variety of analytical procedures applied to selected musical works. Specific music will vary with each offering; course may be repeated with permission of department chair.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 6 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Summer
  
  • MUS 525 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 530 - Elementary Music Orff Level 1


    Pedagogy and movement training, recorder techniques, research, and presentations directly tied to professional standards in elementary music concluding in the completion of Level I Orff Training.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Summer
  
  • MUS 540 - Music History & Literature


    In-depth study of styles and genres in the history and literature of music. Specific topics will vary with each offering; course may be repeated with permission of department chair.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max 6 credits toward the degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Summer
  
  • MUS 601 - Foundations & Trends in Music Ed


    Study of the historical, philosophical, and aesthetic foundations of music, including current trends in music education.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 610 - Choral Methods & Literature


    Study of teaching and rehearsal strategies for the choral classroom within the context of choral literature, Renaissance to contemporary, appropriate for middle school and high school choirs.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 615 - Instrumental Methods & Literature


    Study of teaching and rehearsal strategies for the band and/or orchestra classroom with the context of literature appropriate for middle school and high school ensembles.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 625 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 635 - Elementary Music Orff Level II


    Pedagogy and movement training, recorder techniques, research, and presentations directly tied to professional standards in elementary music, concluding in the completion of Level II Orff Training.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Summer
  
  • MUS 650 - Music in Catholic Schools


    Study of church documents and related scholarship and their practical application in regard to music education in Catholic schools.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 665 - Elementary Music Orff Level III


    Pedagogy and movement training, recorder techniques, research, and presentations directly tied to professional standards in elementary music, concluding in the completion of Level III Orff Training.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 670 - The Music Professional


    Study of the musician as servant leader in society as well as development of professional skills needed by the independent musician.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501  
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed
  
  • MUS 701 - Applied Music Capstone


    Directed study synthesizing the coursework in Applied Music: Performance, Conducting, Composition, and/or Ensemble.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 501 , plus 7 of 9 earned credits in Applied Music courses (MUS 503 MUS 504 MUS 505 MUS 506 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 703 - Musicianship Capstone


    Directed study synthesizing the coursework in musicianship: music theory and music history.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 523  and MUS 540  (need 9 credits)
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 705 - Graduate Capstone


    Final project or paper representing the culminating of the Master of Arts in Music program. The parameters of the project paper will be determined by the student and advisor.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed or be concurrently registered for at least 27 credits of the required coursework for the Music, M.A.  degree plan.
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring & Summer
  
  • MUS 725 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Only as needed

Nursing

  
  • NUR 125 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 204 - Calculating Medication Dosages


    This course enhances the student’s ability to calculate medication dosages. A review of basic mathematical skills is included. The metric and apothecary systems and conversions between the two are addressed. The student reads labels, performs medication calculations and IV flow rates. This course is required for those who fail a medication calculations competency exam and highly recommended for those with a Math ACT < 21.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 216 - Nutrition


    This course will focus on the study of nutrition and its impact on health. This knowledge is foundational to assess nutritional needs. Nutritional principles will be applied to promote and support health throughout the life span. Influences of culture, values, economics, and evidence based literature will be integrated into the assessment and plan for meeting dietary needs. This course will build on the liberal arts core.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 225 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 240 - Introduction to Nursing as a Profession


    This course introduces students to professional nursing roles and attributes. Standards of nursing care; therapeutic communication; and quality and safety concerns will be explored utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The University of Mary competences and Division of Nursing philosophy, as well as the Benedictine values, will be explored and applied to nursing.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 242 - Nursing Fundamentals


    This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care. There is an emphasis on knowledge, judgments, skills, and professional values within a framework of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Topics include the nursing process; accident and injury prevention; communication skills including documentation; and nursing care interventions. Laboratory experiences provide the opportunity to learn, practice, document, and demonstrate nursing skills in a controlled environment.

    6 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 242L - Nursing Fundamentals Lab


    Lab course for NUR 242 - Nursing Fundamentals .

    0 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): NUR 242  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • NUR 248 - Health Assessment


    This course emphasizes the integration of skilled observation, systematic data collection, proficient examination, and effective communication in performing patient-centered, holistic health assessments with lifespan, ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, and health risk reduction (genetic/genomic) considerations. Students utilize the liberal arts core, Benedictine values, professional values, QSEN principles, and the nursing process in obtaining, organizing and interpreting health assessment data.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 248L - Health Assessment Lab


    Lab course for NUR 248 - Health Assessment 

    0 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): NUR 248  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Spring
  
  • NUR 317 - Pharmacology


    This course is an introduction to pharmacology. Its focus is on the fundamental principles of pharmacology and actions/ interactions of selected drugs used throughout the life span. Legal, cultural, ethical, and economic aspects related to drug therapy will be discussed. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and explores professional and Benedictine values as they relate to pharmacology.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 319 - Pathophysiology


    This course builds on knowledge gained from anatomy, physiology and microbiology to provide the student the opportunity to examine health deviations and their impact on human functioning throughout the lifespan. This course focuses on factors that influence disease and the body’s mechanisms to compensate for pathophysiological changes. The effects of genetics/genomics and the environment on health and illness are explored.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 207  and BIO 209  
    Corequisite(s): BIO 208  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course Yes. Core Elective
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer
  
  • NUR 321 - Advanced Nursing Skills


    This course familiarizes the student to the concepts and principles necessary to perform select advanced nursing skills for the adult patient based on evidence-based knowledge and utilizing the framework of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Students will demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures in the laboratory setting while integrating legal/ethical considerations. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 321L - Advanced Nursing Skills Lab


    Lab course for NUR 321 - Advanced Nursing Skills .

    0 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours 2 hours per week
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): NUR 321  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type PF
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • NUR 323 - Concepts of Intravenous Therapy


    This course provides the LPN to BSN students the certification required by the North Dakota Board of Nursing to initiate and manage intravenous therapy. This course will provide the opportunity for the students to perform selected interventions including infection control, enteral therapies, and IV administration across the lifespan to promote healing and health. Standards of nursing and quality and safety concerns will be discussed utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The University of Mary competences and Division of Nursing philosophy as well as Benedictine Values, will be examined and applied to nursing. Practical skills will be instituted as per topical outline.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 325 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 328 - Readings and Research in Nursing


    This course provides in-depth study of an area not covered in the existing curriculum.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 331 - Maternal/Child Bridge - LPN to BSN


    This course is a Maternal Child Bridge course for the LPN to BS RN student. Learners will study the high risk pregnancy, critical situations in labor, delivery, and post partum care, the high risk infant, the critically ill and the chronically ill child. Nursing practice will enable the learner to gain experience of these high risk patients.

     

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 340  ; NUR 441
    Corequisite(s): NUR 423  ; NUR 226; and NUR 436  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 336 - Ethics, Law & Policy


    This course explores ethical and legal issues in relation to the political, economic, social, cultural, and regulatory environments influencing the practice of nursing and healthcare in the local, national, and global community. Students will build upon the liberal arts core and implement professional and Benedictine Values during classroom and written activities.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 340 - Medical Surgical Nursing I


    This course builds upon the basic knowledge gained in a Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This course focuses on nursing care of adults who have common health problems with predictable outcomes and chronic disease states that may have acute exacerbations. Nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles, the liberal arts core, and Benedictine values provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the medical-surgical patient.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 317 ; NUR 343 
    Corequisite(s): NUR 323  
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 341 - Introduction to Professional Nursing


    This course explores the role of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care. Standards of nursing care; professional value and judgments, therapeutic communication; and quality and safety concerns will be discussed utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The University of Mary competences and Division of Nursing philosophy, as well as Benedictine values, will be examined and applied to nursing. Professional writing will be introduced and applied in this course.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 342 - Gerontologic Nursing


    This course focuses on the health and nursing care of older adults with an emphasis on healthy aging and wellness. Students will develop respect and an appreciation for the older adult across the continuum of care. Ethical considerations in aging and the variations of health and wellness will be explored. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the older adult patient.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 343 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult


    This course focuses on the health and nursing care of older adults with an emphasis on healthy aging and wellness. Students will develop respect and an appreciation for the older adult across the continuum of care. Ethical considerations in aging and the variations of health and wellness will be explored. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the older adult patient.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 344 - Pediatric Nursing


    This course focuses on the nursing care of children from birth through adolescence. Education of the child and family regarding health promotion, disease prevention and safety issues are addressed. The effects of acute and chronic illness and the impact of genetics/genomics on growth and development are studied in selected care settings. The nursing process, ethical principles, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competences provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of children. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.
     

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 340; NUR 440
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 345 - Medical/Surgical Bridge


    This course builds upon the basic knowledge gained in a Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This course focuses on nursing care of adults who have common health problems with predictable outcomes and chronic disease states that may have acute exacerbations. Nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles, the liberal arts core, and Benedictine values provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the medical-surgical patient.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 346 - Maternity Nursing and Women’s Health Care


    This course focuses on nursing care for the childbearing family. Topics related to women’s health will be explored. The course provides an introduction to the process of normal childbirth, women’s health, dynamics of the childbearing family, and identification and nursing care of high-risk antepartum, laboring, and postpartum patients. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of women and newborns. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 347 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II


    This course focuses on nursing care of the adult patient who experiences acute and/or progressive health problems. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of medical-surgical patients in selected acute care settings.

    5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 348 - RN to BSN Health Assessment


    The RN to BSN student will demonstrate integration of systematic data collection, effective communication in performing patient centered and holistic assessments with lifespan, ethic, socioeconomic, cultural, mental health, spirituality, patient education, and health risk reduction considerations. Students utilize the liberal arts core, Benedictine values, professional values, and QSEN principles in obtaining, organizing and interpreting health assessment data.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 352 - Health Promotion for the Older Adult


    This course will address the theoretical and evidence based care of common geriatric health problems with a focus on co-morbidities. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiologic cause of disease and the role of nutrition and pharmacology in health promotion and disease management. Various assessment tools and strategies for delivering evidence based care are examined and will provide the basis for nursing care designed to enhance quality of life for the older adult in both health and disease states. Ethical and Legal considerations, Quality and /Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles and national patient safety indicators will provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the older adult patient. The student will perform a complete assessment on an older adult with co-morbidities and develop interventions to promote successful aging and quality of life.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer
  
  • NUR 355 - Medical Surgical I


    This course focuses on nursing care of adults who have common health problems with predictable outcomes and chronic disease state that may have acute exacerbations. Nursing process, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles, the liberal arts core, and Benedictine values provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of the medical-surgical patient.

    5 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 360 - Professional Nursing I


    This course builds on professional nursing roles and inter/ intradisciplinary health care. Quality and safety concerns utilizing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses framework, professional nursing standards, and the Benedictine values will be explored and applied to nursing.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 361 - Clinical Judgment in Nursing


    Students will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills to foster clinical judgement. Clinical judgment is the observed outcome of critical thinking and decision-making. It is an iterative process using nursing knowledge to observe presenting situations, identify prioritized client concerns, and generate the best possible evidence-based solutions in order to deliver safe client care. The course utilizes the National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Model of Clinical Judgment and testing formats for evaluating nursing candidates for licensure.

     

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 355  or NUR 345 
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall

  
  • NUR 368 - Evidence Based Nursing Practice


    This course is designed to build upon the introductory concepts of evidence-based nursing practice from earlier courses and explores research as it relates to nursing theory, clinical nursing practice, and the broader arena of healthcare. Emphasis is placed on examination of scientific merit and critique of research literature as a foundation for evidence-based decision making. A focus is placed on identification of practice issues, appraisal and integration of evidence, evaluation of patient outcomes and sharing best practices that occurs within the inter/intra professional healthcare team to enhance the quality of patient care.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to RN to BSN program
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 402 - Community as Partner


    This course focuses on the partnership between nursing and the community.  Social, political, economic, epidemiologic, environmental, and cultural factors impacting population health are introduced.  Nursing roles, strategies, and interventions to promote population health, maintenance, and disease prevention across the lifespan are emphasized. 

     

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer

  
  • NUR 423 - NCLEX Review I


    This course focuses on nursing curricular content review with regard to the following categories: Management of Care; Safety and Infection Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; and Psychosocial Integrity. Clinical decision test taking strategies and computerized practice exams are utilized. Students master content and test-taking skills needed for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam. In addition, the following concepts are utilized throughout the major patient needs categories and subcategories of the NCLEX test plan: Nursing Process; Caring; Communication and Documentation; and Teaching and Learning. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and utilizes professional and Benedictine values.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 424 - NCLEX Review II


    This course focuses on nursing curricular content review with regard to the following categories: Basic Care and Comfort; Pharmacological and Parental Therapies; Reduction of Risk Potential; and Physiological Adaptation. Clinical decision test taking strategies and computerized practice exams are utilized. Students master content and test-taking skills needed for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN exam. In addition, the following concepts are utilized throughout the major patient needs categories and subcategories of the NCLEX test plan: Nursing Process; Caring; Communication and Documentation; and Teaching and Learning. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and utilizes professional and Benedictine values.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall
  
  • NUR 425 - Special Topics


    This course provides an opportunity to explore special topics in the subject area. Request syllabus for specific course content.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 428 - Readings and Research in Nursing


    This course provides for in-depth study of an area not covered in the existing curriculum.

    1-4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 435 - Research & Evidence Based Practice


    This course is designed to provide the student with foundational principles of the research process. Emphasis is on examination of scientific merit and critique of research literature as a foundation for evidence-based decision making. Evidence-based literature and ethical dimensions of nursing research are explored to enhance the quality of patient care. A focus is placed on identification of practice issues, appraisal and integration of evidence, evaluation of patient outcomes, and sharing best practices that occurs within the healthcare team to enhance the quality of patient care.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 436 - Nurse as Leader


    This course enables the student to pursue development and competence of skills in the beginning role of healthcare leader and care manager. The purpose is to provide the nursing student with the basic concepts and theories needed for safe, effective, patient-centered care. Core elements of the care management process, leadership theories, and multiple care manager roles are explored. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and the student will implement professional and Benedictine values.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 437 - The Professional Nurse


    Framed by competencies from Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), this course will offer Associate Degree and Diploma prepared nurses foundational content in evidence based practice, patient safety, quality Improvement, informatics, interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary teamwork, and patient-centered care across the lifespan, including genetics and genomics. Role socialization, leadership and scholarly oral and written communication are emphasized.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 442 - Internship


    This course provides the opportunity for the nursing student after their junior year and during their senior year to apply nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in the provision of nursing care under the direct supervision of a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse preceptor assigned by the hiring agency and under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

    1-2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisites: Successful completion of all University of Mary Junior Level Nursing courses. Enrollment in this course is per nursing division discretion.
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit Yes. Max of credits toward degree
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, & Summer
  
  • NUR 442K - Internship: Summer


    This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply nursing knowledge skills and abilities learned in the junior year nursing curriculum in provision of nursing care under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor by the hiring agency.

    2 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 442L - Internship: Summer


    This course provides the opportunity for the student to apply nursing knowledge skills and abilities learned in the junior year nursing curriculum in provision of nursing care under the direct supervision of a clinical supervisor by the hiring agency.

    1 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 443 - Critical Care Nursing


    This course focuses on nursing care of adult patients experiencing acute, complex and potentially unstable illnesses. Students use high acuity nursing principles to prevent potential complications of and optimize recovery from serious illness. The nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote and restore optimum health in the seriously ill patient.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 444 - Mental Health Nursing


    This course provides the student with knowledge, skills, and experiences related to mental health nursing as well as an opportunity to apply previously learned behavioral and scientific concepts to nursing practice. Nursing process and Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) principles provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of patients with mental health concerns. Concepts relate to ethical/legal, professional accountability, community, and Benedictine values will be applied to patient care issues. Past, present, and future trends in mental health nursing will be explored. Discussion of the roles of the interdisciplinary mental health team, with emphasis on the nursing role, will occur throughout the course.

    4 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
  
  • NUR 445 - Pediatric Nursing


    This course focuses on the nursing care of children from birth through adolescence. Education of the child and family regarding health promotion, disease prevention and safety issues are addressed. The effects of acute and chronic illness and the impact of genetics/genomics on growth and development are studied in selected care settings. The nursing process, ethical principles, and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competences provide direction to promote, restore, and maintain the health of children. This course builds upon the liberal arts core and implements professional and Benedictine values.

    3 Semester Credit(s)

    Crosslisted with: N/A
    Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
    Prerequisite(s): N/A
    Corequisite(s): N/A
    Repeatable for Credit No
    Core Course No
    Grade Type LT
 

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