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NURS 745 - Healthcare Information Systems & Technology
Credits 3
Leadership models for nurse educator, advanced practice, or management roles. Mentorship, service, knowledge dissemination and impact of diversity on ethical leadership practices are included.
Prerequisites
Completion of the second term of the DNP Program or permission of the instructor.
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NURS 746 - Scholarly Project Applying Biobehavioral Concepts
Credits 4
Builds upon student’s knowledge and skills in biobehavioral approaches in nursing research as well as biological mechanisms, pathways, and measurements. Theoretical application of concepts evaluating a common patient symptom and corresponding biological markers and behavioral measures. Students will critique current literature to synthesize and formulate an integrative review.
Prerequisites
NURS 739 and NURS 741
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NURS 747 - Introduction to Laboratory Procedures for Biobehavioral Studies
Credits 2
Use of laboratory equipment and performing laboratory procedures to generate biological data to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge. Laboratory safety protocols.
Prerequisites
NURS 739 and NURS 741 or permission of instructor.
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NURS 750R - FNP Children and OB
Credits 6
Theoretical and clinical concepts of primary and secondary prevention for children and pregnant women. Focus is on health maintenance, teaching, screening, and clinical management of common acute health problems. Emphasis is on wellness management, differential diagnoses, and pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic treatment options (15 hours of clinical per week).
Notes
This course has a non-credit clinical component. For more information, please refer to the course syllabus.
Prerequisites
NURS 740R
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NURS 752 - Nurse Practitioner Business and Roles
Credits 3
Explores transitioning into role of nurse practitioner as individual and part of interprofessional care team. Focuses on ethical decision making, legal issues, various practice plans, billing, credentialing, and legal certification requirements for practice.
Prerequisites
NURS 704 , NURS 730
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NURS 753 - Nurse Educator Scholarship Project
Credits 1
Examines literature and best practices to identify a gap in the nursing education setting, provides a plan to address the gap based on change theory, recommends implementation strategies, and creates an evaluation plan.
Prerequisites
NURS 706 , NURS 711 and NURS 733
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NURS 755 - Nursing Educator Role Development
Credits 2
Explores the role of the nurse educator including development in the areas of teaching, research, and service. Examines interpersonal dynamics and team-work in academic and practice settings, functioning within institutional expectations, developing a teaching portfolio, legal issues, and future directions in nursing education.
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NURS 760R - FNP Geriatric and Chronic Illness
Credits (6-8)
Culminating course focusing on clinical experiences to develop skill and knowledge in providing care to families in primary care settings. Students practice with increasing independence under the supervision of preceptors and clinical instructors. Students will study complex, multiple co-morbidities in all levels of primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
Notes
This course has a non-credit clinical component. For more information, please refer to the course syllabus.
Prerequisites
NURS 714 and NURS 750R
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NURS 761 - Clinical Synthesis
Credits 1
This clinical course serves as a culminating experience. Students will work with their clinical preceptor(s) to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge and skills and will demonstrate achievement of expected program outcomes.
Notes
This course has a non-credit clinical component. For more information, please refer to the course syllabus.
Prerequisites
NURS 744 or NURS 750R
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NURS 763 - Management Strategies for Nursing & Healthcare Systems
Credits 3
Analysis and application of human resource management, public relations, and marketing strategies for effective and efficient use of human talent to accomplish organizational goals.
Prerequisites
Completion of term 3 of DNP Program.
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NURS 764 - Primary Prevention in Pediatrics: Chronic Illness
Credits 2
Builds upon student’s knowledge and skills in biobehavioral approaches in nursing research as well as biological mechanisms, pathways, and measurements. Theoretical application of concepts evaluating a common patient symptom and corresponding biological markers and behavioral measures. Students will critique current literature to synthesize and formulate an integrative review.
Notes
Nine hours of precepted clinical experience in primary care per week.
Prerequisites
NURS 734 ,
Corequisite
NURS 764L
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NURS 764L - Primary Prevention in Pediatrics: Chronic Illness Clinical
Credits (4-6)
This course provides the PNP student the working knowledge and skills necessary to care for assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of chronic health problems affecting children from infancy through adolescence. It applies didactic content from NURS 764.
Notes
Nonrepeatable for credit.
Grading
S/F
Prerequisites
NURS 734 and NURS 744
Corequisite
NURS 764
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NURS 765 - DNP Residency
Credits 4
Residency to apply program concepts and develop and implement strategies for practice-level and/or system-wide practice initiatives to improve the quality of care.
Prerequisites
Admission to the DNP Program and NURS 719R , NURS 725 , NURS 728R , NURS 729R , NURS 732 and NURS 767 .
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NURS 767 - Collaboration, Communication & Negotiation for the Nurse Leader
Credits 2
The utilization of collaboration, communication and negotiation for implementation of practice models, peer review, practice guidelines, health policy, standards of care, and other scholarly products.
Prerequisites
Admission to the DNP Program and NURS 729R and NURS 772 .
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NURS 768 - DNP Forum & Role Transformation
Credits 2
Examination of issues and challenges in the DNP role and skills and strategies to conceptualize, articulate, plan, and actualize a career as a nurse leader.
Prerequisites
NURS 719R ,NURS 725 , NURS 728R , NURS 729R , NURS 767 , and NURS 772
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NURS 770 - Knowledge Development in Nursing
Credits 3
Offers a disciplinary context for doctoral study in nursing. The history and evolution of nursing knowledge is examined. Emphasis is on debates regarding what is known and how it is known.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 771 - Theory Development in Nursing
Credits 3
Theoretical frameworks that guide the development of nursing knowledge. The methods and processes of theory development are analyzed.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in doctoral program.
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NURS 772 - The Nurse as Leader
Credits 3
Leadership models as templates for nurse leader. Factors that influence leadership will be explored.
Prerequisites
Admission into doctoral (DNP or PhD) program or permission of the instructor.
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NURS 773 - Clinical Practicum
Credits 3 - 6
Designed for students continuing a clinical practicum while completing other program requirements. Students enrolled in this clinical practicum course must register for at least 3 credits (this translates to at least nine hours of clinical per week) but no more than six credits in any one semester.
Notes
May be repeated up to three consecutive semesters but a student may not take more than a total of nine credits.
Prerequisites
NURS 764
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NURS 774 - Educational Theory and Philosophy for Nursing
Credits 3
Explores traditional and contemporary philosophies and theories of education within the context of societal development. Examines the role of educational theory and philosophy within nursing education.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 775 - Statistical Methods for Nursing Research I: Univariate Methods
Credits 3
Designed to provide students with skills necessary to understand, interpret, and conduct descriptive and univariate analysis relevant to the field of nursing. Students will gain practical experience examining real-world data sets using SPSS software.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the nursing doctoral program; successful completion of introductory graduate level statistics course.
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NURS 776 - Statistical Methods for Nursing Research II: Multivariate Methods
Credits 3
Focuses on multivariate methods useful for the field of nursing research. Students will be expected to complete a capstone project to explore and implement statistical methods likely to be part of their dissertation projects.
Prerequisites
or equivalent; enrollment in the nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 777 - Individualized Study/Dissertation Seminar
Credits 1 - 5
Individualized study or seminar to facilitate dissertation research.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of five credits.
Prerequisites
Admission into doctoral program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 778 - Geographic Information Systems for Health
Credits 3
This course introduces the use of epidemiologic methods and modern geographic information systems to analyze the relationships between socioeconomic, physical, geopolitical, and demographic factors and sustainable health. These techniques form the basis of assessment of urban health problems to inform, plan, deliver, and evaluate appropriate interventions to ensure sustainability.
Prerequisites
Admission into Doctoral (DNP or PhD) program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 779 - Writing a Research Grant Application
Credits 2
Involves preparing and writing a research grant application. Students will learn how to prepare a research budget and budget justification; write a resources and environment section, a biosketch, and project timeline; and propose an innovative and significant research proposal.
Prerequisites
or permission of instructor.
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NURS 780 - Quantitative Methods in Nursing
Credits 3
Examines, quantitative and mixed-method approaches used in nursing research.
Prerequisites
Admitted to nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 781 - Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing
Credits 3
Examines qualitative approaches used in nursing research.
Prerequisites
, Enrollment in the Nursing Ph.D. Program.
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NURS 782 - Sustainable Health: Clinical Perspectives
Credits 4
This course focuses on air quality, potable water, waste disposal, disasters, and other potentially health-threatening environmental problems that affect health in developing and developed countries. The impact of environmental practices on sustainable health will be examined.
Prerequisites
, admission into doctoral program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 783 - Economics of Sustainable Health
Credits 3
Uses an economic sustainability approach to examine health effects of such issues as health insurance and health care financing, acute and chronic disease, and psychosocial issues. The economics of sustainable health in developing and developed countries will be compared.
Prerequisites
Admission into doctoral program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 784 - Sustainable Health and Public Policy
Credits 3
Examines urban health promotion in terms of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, with an emphasis on the policy issues and critical processes that shape them. Apply theories to identify urban health promotion issues that are linked to sustainability and identify policy strategies for upstream interventions.
Prerequisites
Admission into doctoral program or permission of instructor.
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NURS 785 - Special Topics in Nursing Research
Credits 2-8
Provides the student with an opportunity for an in-depth exploration of specific aspects of nursing research issues and approaches.
Prerequisites
and admission to doctoral program.
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NURS 789 - Independent Study
Credits 3-10
Supervised student designed study project done in consultation with instructor; must be submitted in writing to student advisor and graduate program coordinator for approval. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 credits.
Prerequisites
, , , , enrollment in nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 790 - Independent Teaching Practicum Seminar
Credits 1
Exploration in group settings of actual experiences and outcomes of independent teaching practicum. Options for enhanced personal performance as nurse educator will be discussed.
Notes
Must be taken concurrently with .
Prerequisites
, and enrollment in nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 791 - Independent Teaching Practicum
Credits 5
Integrate knowledge and competencies of nurse educator through application in independently taught undergraduate nursing course; systematic exploration of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities inherent in practice of nursing education. May be repeated to a maximum of five credits.
Prerequisites
, and enrollment in nursing doctoral program.
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NURS 792 - Outcomes Management & Performance Improvement in Nursing
Credits 3
Application of concepts of quality improvement and safety to the management of outcomes in healthcare and nursing systems to ensure delivery of quality interprofessional care.
Prerequisites
Completion of Term 3 of DNP program.
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NURS 793 - Nursing Education Professional Paper
Credits 3
Focuses on a key area of nursing education requiring exploration and development. Students will select a committee to provide review and guidance. The final paper will be adapted and submitted for publication to a professional, peer-reviewed journal.
Prerequisites
and .
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NURS 797 - Dissertation
Credits 3-6
Research analysis and writing toward completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.
Formerly
(NURS 798)
Notes
Repeatable for up to 12 credits.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in nursing doctoral program and consent of instructor.
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NURS 798 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 3
Graduate seminar focusing on current developments in nursing practice.
Formerly
(NURS 797)
Notes
Topics vary each semester.
Prerequisites
Admission to graduate program and consent of instructor.
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NURS 799 - Thesis
Credits 3
May be repeated, but only six credits may be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
NURS 706 ,
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NUTR 605 - Advanced Sports Nutrition
Credits 3
Sports Nutrition practices and guidelines utilized by competitive and recreational athletes. The role of nutrient utilization and metabolism during exercise. Emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with NUTR 405. Coursework at the 600-level requires additional work.
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NUTR 607 - Complimentary and Integrative MNT
Credits 3
Emphasis on research methods and science-based literature to evaluate the safety, standardization and efficacy of popular therapies, including herbals, botanicals, and dietary supplements for preventive and nontraditional medical nutrition therapies.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with NUTR 407. Coursework at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program or consent of instructor.
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NUTR 652 - Advanced Nutrition
Credits 3
Investigation of common human metabolic disorders. Develop an understanding of the role of nutrition in the etiology and treatment of these disorders through examination of case studies.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 700 - Special Topics in Nutrition Sciences
Credits 1-6
Examines current or controversial topics in nutrition sciences. Topic chosen based on current or evolving practices in the field and student interest.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 705 - Advanced Sports Nutrition Seminar
Credits 3
Evaluation of current sports nutrition guidelines. Examination of the relevant research used to establish these recommendations.
Prerequisites
NUTR 605
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NUTR 720 - Lifestyle Modification for Chronic Disease
Credits 3
The impact of nutrition, physical activity, and behavior modification on the chronic disease process, focusing primarily on cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, and cancer. Emphasis on the causes and associated risk factors, and on modification of risk factors through lifestyle changes.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 727 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Credits 3
Explore the in-depth research used to establish the current medical nutrition therapy practice guidelines. Current hot topics within nutrition related conditions or diseases will be evaluated.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 748 - Professional Paper- Clinical Case Study or Community Intervention Project
Credits 3
Experience will include a clinical case study or community intervention project, analysis and writing toward completion and subsequent defense.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 749 - Thesis
Credits 3-6
Culminating research analysis and writing toward completion of thesis and subsequent defense.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 753 - Experimental Techniques in Nutrition and Metabolism
Credits 3
Examination of laboratory methods used in nutrition research through experiments requiring variations in diet, and techniques for obtaining and analyzing samples. Emphasis on data collection, analysis, and presentation of results.
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NUTR 791 - Independent Study in Nutrition Sciences
Credits 1-3
Independent study of a selected topic in nutrition sciences
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission into the M.S. Nutrition Sciences program.
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NUTR 796 - Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition and Dietetics
Credits 2
For Students accepted into the Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students gain intensive experiences covering all aspects of community nutrition programming. Students will observe the diversity within community nutrition in terms of mission, target audience and programs and will actively participate in nutrition program development, implementation, evaluation, and marketing.
Corequisite
KIN 797 and KIN 798.
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NUTR 797 - Supervised Practice: Food Service Management
Credits 2
For students accepted into the Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Supervised experience in managing the diet office, tray line production and supervision, food service production, cafeteria management, and hospital catering.
Corequisite
KIN 796 and KIN 798.
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NUTR 798 - Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Credits 2
For students accepted into the Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students will gain the skills required to screen and assess individual patients, interpret laboratory values, develop and implement appropriate care plans, complete appropriate diet instructions, and document all assessment and plan information in correct medical chart format.
Corequisite
KIN 797 and KIN 798.
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ORTH 8001 - Introduction to Orthodontics
Credits 4
An introduction and overview of the specialty of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics to prepare the orthodontic resident for advanced education in this dental specialty.
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ORTH 8011 - Cephalometrics
Credits 2
To discuss the history, development and the use of cephalometrics in clinical orthodontic practice. This course will cover the basic principles of Cephalometric analysis and describe developing as well as established skeletal Class I, II & III discrepancies.
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ORTH 8102 - Clinical Specialty Seminars I
Credits 2
Clinical Specialty Seminars I
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ORTH 8103 - Clinical Specialty Seminars II
Credits 3
A continuation and progressing advanced level of the one-hour clinical seminars that will proceed all clinical sessions. The purpose of these seminars is for the faculty to preview the daily clinic schedule and prepare the residents for the proceedures to be performed during that clinic session.
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ORTH 8104 - Clinical Specialty Seminars III
Credits 3
A continuation and progressing advanced level of the one-hour clinical seminars that will proceed all clinical sessions. The purpose of these seminars is for the faculty to preview the daily clinic schedule and prepare the residents for the procedures to be performed during that clinic session.
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ORTH 8201 - Introduction to Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 4
An introduction and overview of the three-hour clinical sessions during which the residents will screen, diagnose, treatment plan and treat and/or manage the orthodontic malocclusions of their patients, under the supervision of the attending orthodontic clinical faculty. Clinical attire, policies, procedures and professionalism will be discussed.
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ORTH 8202 - Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 6
A continuation and progressing advanced level of the three-hour clinical sessions during which the resident will screen, diagnose, treatment plan and treat and/ or manage the orthodontic malocclusions of their patients, under the supervision of the attending orthodontic clinical faculty.
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ORTH 8203 - Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 6
A continuation and progressing advanced level of the three-hour clinical sessions during which the residents will screen, diagnose, treatment plan and treat and/or manage the orthodontic maloclusions of their patients under the supervision of the attending orthodontic clinical faculty.
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ORTH 8204 - Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 6
A continuation and progressing advanced level of the clinical sessions which provides the resident a more advanced level of material regarding orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment. These clinical sessions are used to further evaluate residents diagnostic and treatment planning skills as well as their execution of the treatment plan. Progress is measured by interaction with attending faculty.
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ORTH 8205 - Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 6
A continuation and progressively-advanced level of three-hour clinical sessions during which the residents will screen, diagnose, treatment plan and treat and/or manage the orthodontic malocclusions of their patients under the supervision of the attending orthodontic clinical faculty.
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ORTH 8206 - Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 12
A continuation and progressively-advanced level of three-hour clinical sessions during which the residents will screen, diagnose, treatment plan and treat and/or manage the orthodontic malocclusions of their patients, under the supervision of the attending orthodontic clinical faculty.
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ORTH 8207 - Clinic Orthodontics
Credits 6
This course provides Orthodontics Residents a more advanced level of material regarding orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment. Residents build on their previous knowledge and experience. Residents are taught various finishing techniques and how to choose the proper retention per individual cases. Actual progress is compared to pretreatment projections. If progress is not on schedule, causes and solutions are discussed and changes are implemented as needed. Residents must prepare ABO written presentations for their 6 finished cases.
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ORTH 8314 - Advanced Research
Credits 1
ADVANCED RESEARCH
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ORTH 8415 - Advanced Biomedical Sciences
Credits 2
This advanced continuum provides an in-depth update in clinically related topics in growth and development, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral medicine, and systemic diseases that affect the oral cavity.
Prerequisites
ORTH 8414
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ORTH 8512 - Biomechanical Principles
Credits 2
The biomechanics course aims to teach the first year orthodontic residents basic principles of tooth movement. It will include definitions of force vectors, force application and various biological responses based on mechanical principles.
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ORTH 8513 - Growth and Developmentes
Credits 2
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTES
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ORTH 8518 - Orthodontic Materials
Credits 2
This course is comprised of seminar discussions of materials used in the practice of orthodontics. Students will demonstrate an understanding of: the characterization of contemporary materials, methods of testing, clinical use, and health and safety concerns with the use of common materials. This course will also provide the foundation for developing a research project involving orthodontic materials.
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ORTH 8602 - Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Case Presentation
Credits 4
A comprehensive in depth study of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and ABO case reports of patients treated by orthodontic residents in our clinic. This will be accomplished in a seminar format where residents will present their case reports to fellow residents and faculty.
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ORTH 8603 - Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
Credits 4
A comprehensive in depth study of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and ABO case reports of patients treated by orthodontic residents in our clinic. This will be accomplished in a seminar format where residents will present their case reports to fellow residents and faculty
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ORTH 8604 - Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
Credits 4
A comprehensive in depth study of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and ABO case reports of patients treated by orthodontic residents in our clinic. This will be accomplished in a seminar format where residents will present their case reports to fellow residents and faculty.
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ORTH 8605 - Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Case Presentation
Credits 4
A comprehensive in depth study of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) case reports of patients treated by orthodontic residents in our clinic. This will be accomplished in a seminar format where residents will present their case reports to fellow residents and faculty, followed by a comprehensive discussion of every case.
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ORTH 8606 - Diagnosis, Treatment Plan and Case Presentation
Credits 8
DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PLAN AND CASE PRESENTATION
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ORTH 8607 - Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
Credits 2
A comprehensive in depth study, diagnosis, treatment planning and ABO case reports of patients treated by orthodontic residents in our clinic. This will be accomplished in a seminar format where residents will present their case reports to fellow residents and faculty
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ORTH 8803 - Literature Review/Journal Club
Credits 2
Introduction to analyzing and understanding literature in orthodontics, including classification of study designs, hypothesis testing, scientific writing, analysis and interpretation of data, and critical evaluation of the literature. Residents participate in critical review of research in orthodontics and craniofacial biology throughout their education and in preparation for the ABO examination.
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ORTH 8804 - Literature Review/Journal Club
Credits 2
A continuation and progressively advanced level of analyzing and understanding literature in orthodontics, including classification of study designs, hypothesis testing, scientific writing, analysis and interpretation of data, and critical evaluation of the literature. Residents participate in critical review of research in orthodontics and craniofacial biology throughout their education and in preparation for the American Board of Orthodontics certification examination.
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ORTH 8808 - Literature Review IV
Credits 1
A continuation and progressively-advanced level of analyzing and understanding literature in orthodontics including, classification of study design, hypothesis testing, scientific writing, analysis and interpretation of data, and critical evaluation of the literature.
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ORTH 8910 - Craniofacial Anomalies
Credits 2
Introduce diagnostic and treatment planning principles of interdisciplinary team aproach, as well as, provide a sound basis for clinical examination, diagnosis and team management of patients with severe malocclusion associated with birth defects and craniofacial anomalies.
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PAF 701 - Origins and Development of Public Policy in America
Credits 3
Examines the development of public policy in America especially as it is driven by citizen’s needs. In addition, it examines the impact of public policy on society.
Same as
PUA 751
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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PAF 702 - Role of Government in Society
Credits 3
Evaluates the challenges of public policymaking and the moral responsibilities of public actors in a democracy. Looks at the underlying theories used to debate what government should do in society.
Prerequisites
Admission into a Ph.D. program or permission of instructor.
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PAF 703 - Individual and Group Decision Making
Credits 3
Explores how different academic disciplines view individual and group decision-making under uncertainty. Analysis of how individuals and groups make decisions, and different notions about how they should act when faced with risk and uncertainty.
Prerequisites
Admission into program.
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PAF 704 - Public Affairs as a Profession
Credits 1
This course is part of the doctoral program in public affairs and is designed for students to understand potential career opportunities with a Ph.D. in Public Affairs. Understanding the norms and expectations in the profession are addressed, and attention is given to expectations, strategies, and preparation for the job market to better understand what students can do with their Ph.D. degrees in public affairs.
Prerequisites
Admitted to a PhD program.
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PAF 710 - Theory and Design of Research
Credits 3
Designed to develop in students the role of theory in designing research applicable to issues studied in public affairs. Beginning course in the Public Affairs Ph. D. program’s analytical studies sequence.
Prerequisites
Admission into program.
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PAF 711 - Advanced Seminar in Quantitative Research in Public Affairs
Credits 3
Students in this course will become familiar with the conceptual foundations and appropriate applications of major social scientific approaches to data-gathering and analysis, with emphasis on quantitative multivariate analysis.
Prerequisites
or permission of instructor.
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PAF 717 - Theory and Practice of Public Sector Survey Research
Credits 3
Provides theoretical and applied components of survey research. Students learn the basics of all elements of the survey process. Students will participate in an actual survey.
Same as
(PUA 727)
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program.
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PAF 750 - Education Policy
Credits 3
Examines governmental policy and structure affecting elementary and secondary school finance, administration, and management. Reviews the history and impact of various structural and policy reforms proposed from 1950 to the present. Analyzes structure, policy, and reforms in terms of equity, effectiveness in facilitating student achievement, and other criteria.
Same as
(PUA 750)
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PAF 752 - Social Policy, the Individual, and Society
Credits 3
Examines moral and other dimensions of social policy; frameworks for the analysis and development of social policy; the social construction of social problems; the role of social science in informing social policy; and social policies as manifestations of a society’s values.
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PAF 795 - Directed Readings in Public Affairs
Credits 3
Student, under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, conducts additional readings on a topic previously explored in doctoral coursework.
Notes
Student may repeat the course for a total of six credits.
Prerequisites
Completion of core couse work and approval of the Graduate Director.
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PAF 797 - Independent Research in Public Affairs
Credits 3-6
Student, under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, conducts research on a topic within the public affairs program areas. Completion of the research should produce a publishable manuscript.
Prerequisites
Completion of core course work and approval of the Graduate Director.
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PAF 799 - Dissertation Research in Public Affairs
Credits 6
Research, analysis, and writing on a topic that makes an original contribution of knowledge to the field of public affairs. Upon completion, students defend the dissertation. Students are expected to enroll in six credits a semester until the dissertation is completed; however, only twelve credits may be counted toward the degree.
Grading
S/F grading only
Prerequisites
Completion of all course work and approval of Committee Chair.
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PED 703 - Readings in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Credits 1
Designed to acquaint advanced students with recent professional literature in health, physical education, and recreation.
Notes
Weekly conference periods conducted.
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PED 705 - Philosophy of Physical Education
Credits 3
Study of philosophical thought influencing physical education programs in the United States.
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PED 710 - Curriculum in Physical Education
Credits 3
Study of the physical education curriculum and the process of developing a physical education guide.
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PED 714 - Analysis of Teaching Physical Education
Credits 3
Explores a spectrum of research-based analytical tools for the systematic description, analysis and interpretation of the teaching process. Various theories of teaching and the instructional styles that complement them.
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PED 715 - Supervision of Physical Education
Credits 3
Concepts, principles, and techniques of supervision for use by superintendents, supervisors, and teachers in the supervision of physical education programs.
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PED 716 - Research on Teaching in Physical Education
Credits 3
Research on teaching in physical education (ROT-PE) encompasses a number of fields of inquiry into both teacher and student influences on teaching and learning. This course on ROT-PE focuses on major issues, methodologies, and significant findings of ROT-PE for the past three decades.
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PED 720 - Issues and Trends in Physical Education
Credits 3
Identifying, analyzing, and evaluating recent developments in physical education with special emphasis on the problems of the student in an area of specialization.
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