GRADUATE Course Descriptions

This course applies accounting tools and concepts to allow managers to make sound business decisions. Students learn to evaluate organizational performance based on accounting information and control. Reading and interpreting financial statements and reports is emphasized. Additional topics include cost allocation and budgeting, cash flow analysis, profit analysis and taxation. The importance of business ethics figures prominently throughout the course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the financial intelligence to interpret financial reports and to effectively assess the organization’s financial performance.

This course will prepare students to build differentiated value perceptions in a global customer base in relation to competitors' products and services. Students will discuss marketing analytics using data, statistics, mathematics, and technology to solve marketing business problems. This will be accomplished through strategic decisions about products, pricing, distribution, and communications that are based on insights from marketing analytics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply marketing methods to create competitive advantage, to measure marketing performance, to manage customer information, and to build customer relationships.

This course examines the application of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory as applied to management’s responsibilities, accountability and authority within the organization. Quantitative and qualitative application of economic principles to business analysis will be the central focus of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to explain the role of microeconomics, macroeconomics and governmental and international policies and apply economic analysis to contemporary business problems.

This course examines managerial finance and focuses on financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the time value of money. Students will interpret financial information in case studies to solve operational problems. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand how financial management and planning maximizes long term value and viability. Students will also be able to make basic financial decisions involving forecasting, budgeting and capital structure.

This course focuses on the common managerial problems associated in manufacturing and service based industries management and the tools utilized to manage the processes. Students will begin initial program capstone project planning, with an emphasis on project management. Areas covered include: critical path methodology, time-cost models, quality control, capacity management, operations layout and design, planning and scheduling, supply chain management and design. Analytical tools will be used including: queuing theory, statistical quality control, linear programming, and learning curves. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to relate concepts and strategies in continuous improvement in operations and to focus on streamlining processes to build a highly efficient organization.

This capstone course integrates the theories, skills and knowledge gained from previous courses and provides students with the opportunity to make strategic business decisions. The course culminates with the capstone project presentation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to discuss and demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to the different facets of business, to include economics, accounting and finance, marketing, operations, management and responsible leadership.

This course introduces students to the social determinant of health and solutions which aid individuals and communities in living their healthiest life. The student will learn about historical and current trends impacting public health and the innovative regulations and measures implemented to improve the health of the population. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify public health issues and propose processes focused on positive community outcomes.

The focus of this course is community education and health promotion. Students will explore the importance of engaging with communities and delivering community intervention programs. Students will learn to apply theories, models, and methods to programs that will directly affect the health of communities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply four learning styles included in current models. 

This course explores issues facing public health organizations in today’s environment. Students will learn to apply regulatory and ethical decision-making models to areas impacting the well-being of community and public health using current case scenarios. Students will demonstrate their ability to make decisions regarding public health issues that positively impact the public. Students will understand the decision-making process as it relates to federal, state, and local governments. Upon successful completion of this course, students will incorporate new skills to create solutions for the 21st century.

This course focuses on developing effective skills to manage and lead people in today’s complex organizations. Students will analyze the essential elements of teams, group culture, individuals, and their interrelationships in multicultural and global organizations in order to develop methods that elicit high performance. In addition to exploring the human aspect of an enterprise, the intrinsic role of an organization’s mission, vision, purpose, core competencies, and structure will be examined. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge and skills to enhance individual and organizational performance.

This course allows students to apply critical thought to evaluate the role of business and organizations in society from an ethical and legal perspective. Special emphasis is placed on the demands managers and change agents must face on a regular basis in the contemporary multicultural and global workforce and business environment. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to recognize and develop ethical and effective strategies for the social and governmental framework under which business operates.

This course improves a student’s abilities to research, analyze, interpret and report information. Case based reasoning uses a logical approach to design business plans and to solve business problems. Students will identify key areas of information for business management, evaluate both quantitative and qualitative data and information and communicate results to a diverse audience. Ethics in research and reporting is emphasized. This course provides the structure needed for the capstone project that will be completed in BUS628. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand the purpose of research as it relates to business knowledge and will be able to perform the processes involved in the gathering and analysis of information and the reporting of findings.

This course focuses on the theories and practical applications of organizational change and development that affect organizational mission and vision. Special emphasis is placed on group dynamics and interventions and the corresponding change they create. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to develop strategies to build an organizational culture that supports change initiatives.

This course examines the role of strategic planning and managing the workforce in a contemporary global environment. Students will study the role of human resources management in organizations to include staffing, training, motivation and retention, compliance, compensation, collective bargaining, affirmative action, and other regulatory issues. Students will develop an understanding of human resources as a business partner, the global nature of human resource management and the role of technology in human resource management decisions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to align the workforce to meet organizational strategy, goals, and plans and resolve domestic and global human resource management issues.

This course examines the evolution of management models from 1900 to present day.  Terminology, concepts, constructs, theories and practices of management are examined.  Special emphasis is focused on successful management practices in the 21st century in differentiated global industries.

This course reviews the impact of social, political, and economic frameworks from the international and domestic perspectives. Students assess the effect of differing values and cultures in cross-cultural organizational operations. Trends in globalization and decision-making strategies are explored that assist with business challenges that exist for diverse stakeholders.

This course provides students with an overview of the digital landscape and a synopsis of technology available to measure and manage human capital. Students will explore specific systems and frameworks for investigating and selecting technology solutions. Through class discussion, case exploration, and research, this course will provide opportunities to review a variety of technology and the advantages of using that technology to enhance the contributions of the human resource function across an organization.

This course focuses on strategic management decisions and processes that sustain an organization’s long term competitive advantage. Students will learn about managing and controlling an organization’s tangible and intangible assets. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to design and synthesize strategies that support key stakeholder growth and development.

This course focuses on the theories and applications of Management Science, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Total Quality Management. Special emphasis will be placed on the value and application of DMAIC, DFSS Lean Six Sigma, and the Toyota Production System. Best practices for promoting workplace innovation and positive team dynamics are addressed. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply such systems to create and sustain a competitive advantage in a global environment.

This capstone course integrates the theories, skills and knowledge gained from previous courses and provides students with the opportunity to make strategic management decisions. A simulation learning environment helps students develop analytical, organizational and managerial skills to analyze complex situations and recommend comprehensive solutions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to discuss and demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to the different facets of organizational management and leadership.

This course prepares managers and leaders with the leadership skills essential to lead in today’s world of business and assist in achieving instructional and organizational goals. This course will provide an opportunity to gain essential knowledge and skills in supporting an organizational vision, delivering results-oriented leadership, and leadership through the lens of personal leadership style. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize their leadership style and acquire tools for becoming an influential leader in the workplace.

This course explores the concept of key strategies both individually and collectively, specifically in organizational development, through teamwork, planning, and cultural change. This course addresses mission-driven outcomes for maximum impact and lasting results while compiling ideas and information from a variety of resources, networks, and blended roles. Upon completion of the course, students will build a formalized leadership development plan.

This course will provide a survey of employment rules and regulations, including employment discrimination (such as protected class, disparate impact, disparate treatment, retaliation); military leave; drug-free workplace legal issues; workplace violence; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); negligent referral; negligent hiring; negligent retention; employee references; and workplace harassment. Students will develop an understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) that involves compliance and regulatory issues and trends. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of compliance issues that impact HRM.

This course will provide in-depth exercises and case studies related to managing a diverse set of individuals in today’s business environment. Students will learn that managing people is not just the job of the Human Resources department; rather it is a partnership between all departments within an organization working collaboratively to manage an organization’s greatest asset – its people.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discourse on recruitment and retention; conflict management and negotiation, developing talent, rewards and recognitions programs, and succession planning.

This introductory course serves to connect the business environment with the healthcare field. Students will learn about healthcare facility types and the services provided, key healthcare administration operational topics, and complete interactive activities to gain familiarity with medical and healthcare administration terminology. In addition, students will explore the components of the MHA program focus tracks, understand the variety of career opportunities, and analyze the healthcare facilities/services in their local communities. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of the healthcare environment to prepare them for the MHA program and associated career options.

This course provides a refresher of principles of administration within health and human service organizations and the basic concepts of leadership and organizational theories relevant to the effective administration of healthcare institutions. Students will learn the responsibilities of a healthcare administrator, day to day management, training, and organizational change which promotes environmental access within the open healthcare system. Upon successful completion, students will understand the roles and responsibilities of the healthcare administrator working in various healthcare organizations.

This course delivers a comprehensive review of the structure and operation of the U.S. healthcare system and the political and social environment in which it exists. Students will learn how the U.S. healthcare delivery system was created, its operations in today’s climate, and the role of government in regulating health services. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify and discuss key components of the U. S. healthcare system as well as perform fundamental analyses of factors influencing healthcare costs and access, availability of necessary services, quality, and the appropriateness of care rendered to clients. 

This course introduces practical awareness of the legal and ethical issues involved in the delivery and administration of healthcare in the U.S. Students will learn the legal and regulatory foundation for the management of healthcare entities and the fundamental philosophy of values, morals, and ethics. Upon completion, the student will be able to address concerns related to informed consent and denial of treatment, and the use and dissemination of health information to prepare for a future role in managing healthcare operations within a legal and ethical framework.

This course provides the basic knowledge required for the analysis, presentation, and application of data relevant to healthcare issues. Fundamental to these skills, students will study descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling and data preparation, probability and hypothesis testing, levels of data, measures of central tendencies, t-tests, correlations, ANOVA, chi square, and regression analysis. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply statistical knowledge in evidence-based healthcare administration practices.

This course examines the role of strategic planning and managing the workforce in a healthcare environment. Students will study the role of human resources management in organizations to include staffing, training, motivation and retention, compliance, compensation, collective bargaining, affirmative action, and other regulatory issues. Students will develop an understanding of human resources as a business partner, the global nature of human resource management, and the role of technology in human resource management decisions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to align the workforce to meet organizational strategy, goals, and plans, and resolve human resource management issues. 

This course reviews how healthcare laws and regulations in various healthcare environments act as a basis for healthcare compliance. Students will be familiarized with federal and state laws related to the activities of healthcare agencies, using case studies to practice the development of policy writing, education, and training programs. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify health enforcement roles and responsibilities and establish and execute an effective compliance program.

This course presents various health informatics standards and health information systems, including specification, design, and components for health information systems (e.g., electronic medical records and patient health records). Students will explore concepts of interoperability of various healthcare informatics systems and their issues and challenges. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the skills to collect, interpret, and summarize decision-making data and to convey complex technical knowledge to healthcare staff at all levels.

This course provides students a broad review of economic concepts and theory related to health, healthcare, and healthcare systems. The student will learn the importance of the health status of human beings, the size of the health sector, and the limited resources available to meet the needs of an aging population. The relevance of health economics to various sectors (health services, public health, medicine, pharmaceutical, and health technology industry) will also be examined. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to demonstrate an understanding of the inner connection between healthcare policy and economics and how they serve to shape decisions and practice within the U.S. healthcare delivery system.

This is the last course in the MHA program. Students will present their culminating project, in which they apply knowledge, technical, and administrative skills to a current healthcare issue that impacts healthcare or community health organizations. Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate leadership by analyzing how to implement change in a healthcare organization.

This course reviews the current use of information technology in the clinical and management practice for the healthcare delivery enterprise. The student will learn to apply techniques of data retrieval and extraction, such as natural language processing and text mining. Upon completion of this course, students will be able identify terminology, strategies, and utilization of IT as key components in the delivery of patient care in various healthcare environments.

In this course, students are exposed to a variety of standards for electronic health records, such as structure, terminology, documentation, and reporting. Students will understand the norms for communication, storage, and representation of healthcare data. The students will understand the use of data and statistical algorithms to identify trends and provide better outcomes based on historical data. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to identify innovative strategies to address current healthcare scenarios.

This course explores how healthcare facilities generate and capture data, with an emphasis on data collection for quality improvement that focuses on the skills of data organization and the evaluation of the process, performance, and relationships included in the health record and other data sources related to health. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use data visualization software, combined with data-driven quantitative approaches, to aid in solving healthcare issues associated with improving the patient experience and health of populations, while reducing per capita cost of healthcare. 

This course will introduce students to cybersecurity principles aligned to the NIST standards, a framework for the CISSP, and the NSA/CAE academic standards. Students will explore and practice cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, machine learning, and advanced firewall technology. Students will also have the opportunity to expand their graduate skills and growth as graduate students and lifelong learners. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply the CISSP framework, NSA/CAE academic standards, IoT machine learning, and advanced firewall technology in a cybersecurity professional setting.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of ethical positions on cybersecurity related issues. Students will examine best practices in ethical aspects of cybersecurity, analyze the characterization of human behaviors of defenders and attackers affect cybersecurity risk, create a cyber-defense plan, develop codes of conduct regarding cybersecurity threats at the employee level and develop cybersecurity standard operating procedures and policies. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to develop a cybersecurity framework to maintain confidentiality, integrity and catalog cybersecurity efforts and areas that need additional support to reduce risk in both business and governmental organizations.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of the architecture security of a computer system Students will learn how to integrate individual components into a more complex digital system and analyze the data path through a CPU. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to define devices of electronic digital circuits and describe how these components are interconnected.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques, coupled with the practical application of Python. Upon successful course completion of this course, students will learn how to leverage Python's powerful scripting capabilities to automate tasks, analyze threats, and bolster security defenses.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of cloud computing architecture and security, along with an overview of current technologies and solutions. The students will analyze new and emerging cloud solutions. Students will identify and evaluate cloud computing architectures using current technologies. Students will apply different types of cloud architecture models, cloud-based services to resolve threats, components (logical and physical), and security issues. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to analyze associated data paths within a given cloud design.

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of network security and intrusion detection. Topics include security overview, authentication, attacks and malicious code, network security, Web security, monitoring, auditing, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and ethical penetration testing. Emphasis is on methods to identify system vulnerabilities and threats and prevent attacks.

This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect critical data and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats using artificial intelligence. Students will learn about the enhanced implementation of AI in securing computer networks. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to implement the fundamentals of network security and fortify organizational defenses using the advanced capabilities of next-generation firewalls. 

This course will provide students with advanced insights into cryptography and its practical applications. Through a comprehensive exploration of encryption techniques, cryptographic protocols, and ethical considerations, students will analyze the foundational principles of symmetric and asymmetric encryption. They will critically evaluate data security safeguard measures and will use Python to apply advanced encryption methods and implement cryptographic algorithms. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply their knowledge to real-world cryptographic solutions while considering ethical impacts.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of the theory, design, and the implementation and performance of the network environment. The course will introduce students to various techniques, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of network environment. Topics will cover network standards, network security, network management, network layers, and network administration. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to design, secure, administer, and analyze network performance, security, and firewalls.

This course introduces students how to improve an enterprise cybersecurity architecture from a managerial perspective. The course introduces methodologies to analyze and identify threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations in an enterprise network. Students will utilize penetration testing, business, and managerial knowledge to initiate a penetration testing project. Students will then evaluate the mitigations and resources needed to address vulnerabilities found from the penetration testing projects. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to scope a penetration test project, understand the legal and ethical obligation of a business, defend and prioritize mitigations to obtain needed resources to address weaknesses in an enterprise cybersecurity architecture. This course prepares students to become more knowledgeable in cybersecurity management.

In this course students will explore advanced methodologies and techniques including proper methods for maintaining integrity of forensic evidence including “chain of custody”, imaging digital media, examination of forensic information using manual and automated methods, and analysis of the findings and reporting. Students will be able to develop a profile of an individual’s activity, determine the manner in which an operating system or application has been subverted, recover “deleted” and/or intentionally hidden  information from various types of media, and demonstrate proficiency with handling different kinds of components including Mobile Device Forensics. Students will collect, examine, analyze and prepare detailed reports showing the relevance of digital evidence to mock cases. Upon successful course completion students will be able to collect and analyze digital evidence.

This course introduces students to the best practices for information systems risk management. Students will learn about classes of threats, including the consequences of each threat. Upon successful course completion, students will be able mitigate each of types of threats. This course provides a management perspective on how to protect information infrastructure and assets, utilizing a defense in depth model that emphasizes the role of people, processes, and technology. Information risk management provides decision-makers with the necessary skills to determine information security risk that helps in risk mitigation decisions. This course investigates the existing risk management frameworks, models, processes, and tools to equip students with the theory, science, and practical knowledge to operationalize risk management in private and government agencies. Topics include vulnerabilities and risks, risk identification, risk assessment, prevention, mitigation, recovery, and outsourcing and off-shoring risks. Students will examine cutting-edge risk management science to understand the future of information technology risk management.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of laws, regulations and directives that govern establishment and implementation of cybersecurity practices facing organizations today. The student will analyze and apply cybersecurity international and global laws, regulations and directives and will develop business and governmental policies based on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to develop cybersecurity controls and provide compliance reporting and legal considerations related to cybersecurity and cyberspace such as privacy, intellectual property, cybercrime, homeland security and global cybersecurity issues.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of mobile computing and the closely related field of pervasive computing. The student will learn about mobile hardware, wireless communication, ubiquitous data access, location and context awareness, security and privacy, design methodologies and infrastructure. Upon successful course completion, students will be familiar with the different wireless network attack mechanisms and will be able to evaluate various technologies involved in designing and securing a robust wireless system.

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of cybersecurity audit and control processes. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to conduct audits of information systems, create a control structure, audit an IT infrastructure, and establish systematic remediation procedures. Students will also have an opportunity to be certified as a CISA (Certified Information System Auditor).

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of mobile computing and the closely related field of pervasive computing. The student will learn about mobile hardware, wireless communication, ubiquitous data access, location and context awareness, security and privacy, design methodologies and infrastructure. Upon successful course completion, students will be familiar with the different wireless network attack mechanisms and will be able to evaluate various technologies involved in designing and securing a robust wireless system.

This course addresses the security aspects associated with the prolific advancement in wireless communication. As wireless technologies, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT) become integral parts of our daily lives and business operations, robust security measures are paramount. The Wireless, Mobile, and IoT Security course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the unique security challenges posed by wireless networks, mobile platforms, and IoT devices. Upon successful completion of this course using hands-on labs, real-world case studies, and in-depth theoretical knowledge, students will be able to secure critical components of the modern digital landscape.

This course provides advanced understanding and hands-on experience for cybersecurity professionals in the evolving field of artificial intelligence. Students will learn about AI and machine learning in the context of cybersecurity. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to employ the power of AI and ML while safeguarding digital assets. 

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of various security implications of virtualization and storage technologies. Students will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of virtualization, identify the different approaches for virtualizing computer systems and different virtualization technologies required to plan, manage and configure business application models. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to evaluate the security implications of each of the different approaches.

This course provides students with a comprehensive hands-on approach to Cyber defense of a simulated corporate network. Students will be tasked with hardening various operating systems and firewalls, as well as emphasizing both endpoint detection and log monitoring. Students will work together as a team through the five-week course and learn how various aspects of a network's security are dependent upon monitoring and team communication. Students will be engaged in hardening a virtual corporate network in preparation for an actual Red Team attack culminating in the conclusion of the course.

This course provides the basic knowledge required for the analysis, presentation and application of data relevant to nursing and healthcare issues. Fundamental to these skills, students will study descriptive and inferential statistics, sample and data preparation, probability and hypothesis testing, levels of data, measure of central tendencies, t-tests, correlations, and ANOVA, chi square, and regression analysis. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply statistical knowledge in evidence-based nursing practice.

This course provides the background for graduate nursing students to perform advanced health assessment skills utilizing a diagnostic process based on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, evidence-based practice, and symptom analysis for advanced practice providers. Students will engage in clinical evaluation of common problems presented by case study method. Upon successful completion of this course, students will complete a health history and perform a physical assessment.

This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform a critical analysis of theories and acquire knowledge and skills necessary to utilize multidisciplinary models in advanced nursing practice. Student will explore systems theories, adult learning theories, theories associated with culture and diversity, bioethics, and the ecological model of social determinants of health. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply theoretical models to nursing education or health systems leadership practice.

This course provides the background for graduate students to discuss the complex nature of disease and abnormal physiological processes. Students will gain advanced understanding in diseases processes and analyze the underlying cause of various disorders. Topics in this course will include signs and symptomatology, underlying causes, risk factors, progression of disease and approaches to care. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply pathophysiology concepts to nursing practice and nursing education.

This course provides an understanding and application of basic epidemiological principles and methods to issues related to the health of populations. Topics include surveillance, environmental science, and population health analysis and program planning as well as global health issues, health disparities, illness prevention and health promotion and health behavior modification. Students will apply knowledge related to the concepts of public health practice and perform critical appraisal of relevant literature.

This course focuses on the exploration of social change theories and the role of technology as well as frameworks for community and political engagement, advocacy, and empowerment. Emphasis will be placed on the roles of key stakeholders who influence healthcare policy to include government, consumers, providers and payers. Students will examine general micro and macro issues, regulatory processes and quality control and policy making at various levels of government. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to participation policy, politics, and advocacy in healthcare settings.

This course provides the background for students to refine their skills and build their knowledge related to reading research, critiquing research, the research process and essential concepts related to nursing science development. Through the course, students will evaluate the quality and applicability of relevant research and discuss topics pertinent to nursing scholarship, ethics, and clinical outcomes. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply research concepts to proposals, critiques, and evidence-based practice guidelines in nursing.

This course provides a focus on the use of technology in the healthcare environment and nursing education programs. Topics discussed in this course include computer science, computer and information science, an introduction to regulatory standards for electronic data and monitoring systems, legal and ethical applications for nursing informatics, administrative information systems, tele-health, consumer information and education, simulation, emerging technologies and the future of nursing informatics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply technology to solve nursing practice problems.

This course provides the background for graduate students to perform advanced health assessment skills utilizing a diagnostic process based on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, evidenced-based practice, and symptom analysis for non-nurse practitioners. Students will engage in clinical evaluation of common problems presented by case study method. Upon successful completion of this course, students will complete a health history and perform a physical assessment.

This course will focus on advanced concepts in pharmacology in direct care roles in nursing education. Students will review basic principles of pharmacology with emphasis on safe administration, the major drug classes, patient education, and student/staff education. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to clinical reasoning in relation to pharmacology.

This course will focus on advanced concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaco-therapeutics in the direct care role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in prescribing. Students will examine pharmacologic principles across the lifespan and in various clinical practice settings with an emphasis on clinical reasoning, safe practices, and professional collaboration. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to provide rationales for appropriate drug selection and formulate holistic approaches to care across specific populations.

This course will focus on advanced concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the direct care role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in prescribing. Students will examine pharmacologic principles across the lifespan and in various clinical practice settings with an emphasis on clinical reasoning, safe practices, and professional collaboration. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to provide rationales for appropriate drug selection and formulate holistic approaches to care across specific populations. 

This course will focus on advanced procedures and diagnostic reasoning commonly performed by nurse practitioners. Students will practice differential diagnosis as well as perform selected patient procedures. Upon successful course completion, students will expand diagnostic reasoning, formulate comprehensive differential diagnoses based on presenting symptoms and physical evaluation, and determine the need for advanced procedures in patient care. 

This course will focus on advanced procedures and diagnostic reasoning commonly performed by nurse practitioners. Students will practice differential diagnosis as well as perform selected patient procedures. Upon successful course completion, students will expand diagnostic reasoning, formulate comprehensive differential diagnoses based on presenting symptoms and physical evaluation, and determine the need for advanced procedures in patient care.

This course will focus on introducing students to the primary care of adults and older adults within the context of their families. Student will examine human development, health promotion, and acute and chronic disease management. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate assessment and management of health states, application of diagnostic techniques, and creation of evidence-based treatment plans for health restoration in adults and older adults.

This course will focus on the first practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in the primary care setting with adults and older adults. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice in the assessment and management of health states, application of diagnostic techniques and creation of treatment plans for health restoration in adults and older adults.

This course will focus on the second practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in the primary care setting with adults and older adults. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice in the assessment of health states, application of diagnostic reasoning, and creation of treatment plans for health restoration in adults and older adults.

This practicum course will focus on the care of families and continued development and mastery of evidence-based advanced practice skills in a primary care setting across the lifespan. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice in the assessment of health states, application of diagnostic reasoning, and creation of evidence-base treatment plans for health restoration in families.

This course will focus on primary care diagnosis and management of patients from birth through adolescence. Students will examine growth and development, health maintenance, management of acute and chronic illnesses and the influence of family, culture, and social dynamics on health care. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice to improve, enhance, and optimize the health of pediatric and adolescent patients within the context of their families.

This course will focus on the first practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in primary care diagnosis and management of patients from birth through adolescence. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice to improve, enhance, and optimize the health of pediatric and adolescent patients within the context of families.

This course will focus on the second practicum experience for family nurse practitioner students in primary care diagnosis and management of patients from birth through adolescence. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice to improve, enhance, and optimize the health of pediatric and adolescent patients within the context of their families.

This course will focus on primary care of the woman and her family in the contexts of fertility control, childbearing, and parenting. Students will examine the physical, psychological, and social variations in health behaviors, illness prevention, and personal safety. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based practice in the primary care of the woman and her family including diagnosing abnormalities and developing comprehensive family-focused treatment plans.

This course will focus on the first practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in primary care of the woman and her family in the contexts of fertility control, childbearing, and parenting. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based practice in assessment, patient management, diagnosis, and the development of comprehensive family-focused treatment plans.

This course will focus on the second practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in primary care of the woman and her family in the contexts of fertility control, childbearing, and parenting. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence based practice in the assessment, management, diagnosis, and the development of comprehensive family-focused treatment plans.

This course provides the graduate student background on curriculum and program design. Students will learn how to plan a nursing program and appreciate the art of curriculum development. Topics will include theories and concepts related to curriculum design and process, creation of functional objectives, problem identification, and resource allocation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have experience planning a nursing curriculum.

This practicum will provide application of knowledge. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a master prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to curriculum planning and development. Student’s experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term. At the end of this course, students will be able to perform in the role of a nurse educator.

This course will focus on the study of the many roles of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Students will examine the advanced practice nurse as a leader and collaborator, analyze business practices, and quality initiatives. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to identify and explain multiple roles that advanced practice nurses can espouse as clinical leaders, and develop personal philosophies in advanced practice.

This course will provide an in-depth study of teaching and learning strategies and effective instructional methods. In this course, students examine the instructional process from a theoretical and practical perspective. Topics will focus on effective use of learning theories and technologies, the learning environment, and instructional strategies. Distance education modalities are included. Upon successful completion of this course, students will perform in the role of nurse educator.

This practicum course will provide application of knowledge. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a master prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to teaching and learning strategies. Student’ experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have continued implementation of the graduate project.

This course will provide an in-depth study on assessment strategies and evaluation processes that are relevant to nursing programs and the practice setting. Strategies to assess learning and evaluate program outcomes will be explored. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to plan for assessment, construct and analyze classroom tests, and assess clinical performance in various learning environments.

This practicum course will provide application of knowledge. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a master prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to assessment and evaluation. Student’ experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed and evaluated the graduate project.

This practicum course will focus on competent performance in the family nurse practitioner role by synthesizing coursework and advanced practice skills to develop as an independent practitioner. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Students will begin to care for a more complex patient population with the support of their preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will begin to function safely as a new graduate family nurse practitioner.

This course will provide students the opportunity to synthesize concepts learned across the curriculum and present the graduate synthesis project and the graduate portfolio. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed the graduate project and portfolio demonstrating the program outcomes.

This course will focus on synthesizing the knowledge and skills acquired in the nurse practitioner concentration by demonstrating mastery of the program outcomes and clinical competencies. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum, a graduate project with a standardized patient experience, and submit the graduate portfolio. Students will perform in the role of the nurse practitioner with a full patient schedule and the support of their preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to function safely as a new graduate nurse practitioner.

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to apply a top down approach to the engineering of complex systems. Topics covered in this course include all activities involved in engineering complex systems starting from the inception of the system to its implementation. Specifically, the management, maintenance and quality assurance of the engineering process are covered. Students will learn how to engineer complex systems using the principles of systems engineering. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand systems requirements and perform requirements analysis using appropriate tools and techniques.

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of integrated approaches to system analysis, design and implementation. Topics including modern concepts & practices to modeling, requirements definition, specification development, system development, test and quality evaluation. Students will learn detail analysis, design and implementation techniques used in the development of complex systems.

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills on the application of systems engineering principles to the testing and evaluation of complex systems. Topics include adoption of proper testing requirements and parameters, validation and verification, operational testing and evaluation. Student will be able to apply systems engineering concepts to develop corrective actions based on data interpretation and analysis.

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of fundamental principles of robotics. Topics include the development of computer programs for analyzing the kinetics, dynamics and control of robotic systems. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics system development.

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of machine learning based on unified, probabilistic approach. Topics include study of probability, optimization, conditional random fields, regularization and deep learning. Students will learn pattern recognition and machine learning principles relating to robotics systems.

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of best practices and future development in the field of robotics. Topics include use of robotics in manufacturing, assistive robotics, bioinformatics, human-computer interaction and intelligent mechatronics. Students will learn automation and control of robotics systems.

This course is the first phase of the culminating experience in systems engineering through a practical project spanning the conceptual design, planning, and specification to the implementation, testing, and evaluation of the system. Faculty approval is required for the formally presented proposed project.

This course is the second phase of the culminating experience in systems engineering through a practical project spanning the conceptual design, planning, and specification to the implementation, testing and evaluation of the system. Students will apply learned principles and tools for systems engineering to the design and implementation of a faculty approved project.