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Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

In fall 2004, West Texas A&M University changed from a three-digit numbering scheme to a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified as:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 = masters, 7 = masters/doctoral, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course.

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–6999—master’s level.

7000–7999—master’s/doctoral level.

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken undergraduate “stacked” courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 
 

Music

(Offered through the Department of Music.)
  

  • MUSI 3238 - String Class


    2 1 2
    Violin, viola, cello and double bass, leading to a teaching knowledge of the instruments.
  

  • MUSI 3256 - Jazz Theory and Practice


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Jazz theory (chord progressions, jazz notation, orchestra practices, etc.); practical approach to the style of jazz and jazz improvisation; techniques for teaching and maintaining a jazz program.
  

  • MUSI 3263 - Form and Analysis


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Analysis of tonality, harmony and form in European music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Includes aural recognition of forms.
  

  • MUSI 3264 - Orchestration


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Instruments of modern orchestra and their use in combination with each other. Spring of even years.
  

  • MUSI 3265 - Counterpoint


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Analysis and composition of contrapuntal music from the vocal style of the late 16th century to the style of high Baroque. Includes canon and fugue. Fall of even years.
  

  • MUSI 3266 - Choral Arranging


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Arranging for choirs of men’s, women’s and mixed voices of all ages and musical abilities. Includes arranging piano accompaniments.
  

  • MUSI 3267 - 20th-Century Analysis


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Analytical methods that have been created to explain the pitch content of music of this century.
  

  • MUSI 3268 - Band Arranging


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Transcribing and arranging for various concert bands. Emphasis on writing for junior and senior high school bands and others.
  

  • MUSI 3269 - Advanced Ear Training


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Development of additional skills in reading music: sight reading, dictation, and critical listening of tonal and atonal melodies and harmonies. Emphasis on transposing by reading clefs.
  

  • MUSI 3270 - 16th-Century Counterpoint


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312 . Analysis and composition of contrapuntal music in vocal style of the late 16th century.
  

  • MUSI 3278 - Music in Therapy I


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2172 , MUSI 2172 , MUSI 2173 . Concurrent enrollment in MUSI 3175  expected. Functions of the music therapist with emphasis on use of music in specific therapeutic environments: hospitals, institutions and special education. Related literature will be reviewed.
  
  

  • MUSI 3280 - Keyboard Skills for Today’s Church Music


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1181 , MUSI 1182 , MUSI 2181 , MUSI 2182  or consent of instructor. Developing necessary piano skills in leading a choir and band using various sacred music literature (hymns, anthems and contemporary Christian music). May be repeated once for a maximum of four credit hours.
  

  • MUSI 3321 - General Music for Children


    3 3 0
    Fundamental music concepts and skills to meet minimal Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) music standards for elementary teacher certification. Music majors may not receive credit for this course.
  

  • MUSI 3347 - Music History from Antiquity to 1750


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1307  and MUSI 2312 . Overview of the development of musical styles and practices ranging from antiquity to the middle of the eighteenth century. Music will be considered in a broad cultural context as it relates to contemporary religious practice, philosophy, architecture, and visual arts. Short writing assignments required.
  

  • MUSI 3349 - Music History from 1750 to Present


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1307  and MUSI 2312 . Development of musical genres, styles, and practices ranging from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present day. Musical works will be considered in a broad cultural context relating to the contemporary visual arts, literature, and popular culture. Brief research paper required.
  

  • MUSI 3351 - History of African-American Music


    3 2 1
    History of African American Music presents an overview of African American cultural history alongside relevant musical genres and styles with a distinctive focus on developing listening skills and musical vocabulary.
  

  • MUSI 3353 - The Symphonic Experience


    3 3 0
    The Symphonic Experience uses the semester’s repertoire of the Amarillo symphony to explore the musical styles and genres performed on the symphony’s stage. Advanced musical experience is not necessary.
  

  • MUSI 4095 - Individual Problems


    1-3 0 0
    Advanced individual work in area of student’s special interest. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • MUSI 4211 - Symphonic Literature


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2311 . Survey course examining major categories of symphonic literature.
  

  • MUSI 4212 - Song Literature


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): four semesters of MUAP 1000. Survey course examining major categories of solo vocal literature. Web-based.
  

  • MUSI 4213 - Chamber Music Literature


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2311 . Survey of music written for small instrumental ensembles with emphasis on the string quartet.
  

  • MUSI 4220 - Choral Literature


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2311 . Analysis and evaluation for educational use of published materials for choirs.
  

  • MUSI 4221 - Wind Instrument Literature


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2311 . Analysis and evaluation for educational use of published materials for wind instruments.
  

  • MUSI 4242 - Elementary Piano Pedagogy


    2 2,0 0
    Introduction to teaching beginning piano students of all ages. Course is the first part of the two-semester pedagogy curriculum that prepares students to become knowledgeable, professional independent music teachers. Topics include elementary teaching repertoire, method series and developing early technique.
  

  • MUSI 4243 - Intermediate/Advanced Piano Pedagogy


    2 2,0 0
    Sequel to MUSI 4242 . Examination of intermediate to early advanced teaching repertoire along with topics in teaching strategies, assessments, diagnostic skills and feedback.
  

  • MUSI 4250 - Piano Pedagogy Practicum


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 4242  and MUSI 4243  or consent of instructor. Course provides qualified and interested students with teaching experience under faculty supervision. Students will have the opportunity to gain teaching skills through three main means: (1) observing teaching sessions of the supervising faculty member, (2) devising and executing effective lesson plans, and (3) various evaluation methods.
  

  • MUSI 4252 - Piano Literature


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2311  or consent of instructor. Survey of music written for piano from its beginning to late 19th century with consideration for early keyboard music and early keyboard instruments preceding the piano.
  

  • MUSI 4253 - Piano Literature II


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2312  or consent of instructor. Continuation of MUSI 4252  surveys literature for the piano from the late romantic period to the present.
  

  • MUSI 4255 - Guided Studies in Piano Pedagogy


    2 2,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 4250 . Sequel to Piano Pedagogy Practicum and the final, culminating course in piano pedagogy for Piano Performance majors whose emphasis is piano pedagogy. Guided reading and research in relevant topics in pedagogy. Capstone project is final paper.
  

  • MUSI 4276 - Psychological Foundations of Music I


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3278 . Acoustical and psychological aspects of music with emphasis on problems of perception, experimental aesthetics, musical function, measurement and diagnosis of music ability.
  

  • MUSI 4277 - Psychological Foundations of Music II


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 4276 . Continuation of MUSI 4276 .
  

  • MUSI 4312 - Vocal Pedagogy


    3 3 0
    Physical aspects of the vocal mechanism and survey of various voice pedagogies from the 17th century to present.
  

  • MUSI 4326 - Elementary Music Methods


    3 3,0 0
    Singing, games and musical activities based on folk melodies and folk-like music. Listening, singing, rhythmic response and the playing of instruments. Emphasis on classroom management, discipline and motivational strategies.
  

  • MUSI 4327 - Instrumental Methods


    3 3,0 0
    Music methods and practical experiences for the teaching of instrumental music in the schools. Emphasis on classroom management, discipline and motivational strategies.
  

  • MUSI 4378 - Influence of Music on Behavior


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 4276 , MUSI 4277 . Introduction to the field of research as related to music therapy and music education. Overview of various methods of inquiry, including statistical concepts and standardized test.
  

  • MUSI 4380 - Audio Recording: Engineering and Production


    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 3306   or consent of instructor. Study of recording session procedures specific to music recordings, emphasis on musicality and artistry in both classical and commercial performance. Session procedures, microphone techniques and applications, signal flow and processing, mixing and producing. Focus on the roles of the engineer, 2nd engineer, produces, and talent in the production process.
  

  • MUSI 4388 - Field Study and Practicum in Music Technology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 4380   or concurrent enrollment. Field-study placement in a working recording studio. The guided synthesis of musical and technological skills in the production of recordings of live music. Hands-on participation on the production team of professional recordings. Planning and production of the senior capstone project, including mastering.
  

  • MUSI 4393 - Honors


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of honor courses. Students will write a 10-page research paper documenting their senior recital. The manuscript, directed by an honors faculty member, will be catalogued and maintained in the library.
  

  • MUSI 4398 - Internship in Music Therapy


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): all course work required for a B.M. degree in music therapy. Six-month internship in an approved music therapy program under the direction of a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC).
  

  • MUSI 4698 - Internship in Music Business


    6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): all course work required for B.M. degree in music business. Six-month internship working full time in an approved professional position in music industry.

Music Ensemble
  

  • MUEN 1026 - Marching Band

    [MUEN Major; FOSC]
    1,2 0 2,5
    Marching band for the length of football season and concert band for the remainder of the fall semester. Open to all University students. (Contact the Department of Music in July for details about early band.) Required of all wind and percussion instrument majors (optional for keyboard majors) to fulfill major ensemble requirements in the fall semester. Fall.
  

  • MUEN 1027 - Band

    [MUEN Major; FOSC]
    1,2 0 2,5
    Students are divided into two performing ensembles—Symphonic Band is open to all University students by audition in October; Concert Band is open to all University students without audition. Required of all wind and percussion instrument majors (optional for keyboard majors) to fulfill major ensemble requirements in the spring semester. Spring, summer I. Course does not count as a major ensemble in the summer.
  

  • MUEN 1029 - Orchestra

    [MUEN Major; FOSC]
    1,2 0 2,5
    Open to all University students by audition. Required of all string instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements. Can be chosen by keyboard instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements if the student plays a string instrument. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 1041 - Chorale

    [MUEN Major; FOSC]
    1,2 0 2,5
    Open to all University students by audition. Either Chorale or Collegiate Choir is required of all voice majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements. Can be chosen by keyboard instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirement. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 1042 - Collegiate Choir

    [MUEN Major; FOSC]
    1,2 0 2,5
    Open to all University students by audition. Either Chorale or Collegiate Choir is required of all voice majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements. Can be chosen by keyboard instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirement. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 1143 - Chorus


    1 0 2
    Open to all University students who are not music majors. Music majors may enroll only during first summer session. No audition will be required. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 2140 - Chamber Music

    [MUEN Instrumental Chamber]
    1 0 0,2
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Study and performance of chamber music for all media: voice, keyboard, woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments. May be repeated. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 2160 - Chamber Music

    [MUEN Vocal Chamber]
    1 0 0,2
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Study and performance of vocal chamber music. May be repeated. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 3026 - Marching Band


    1,2 0 2,5
    Prerequisite(s): at least three semesters of MUEN 1026  or MUEN 1027 . Marching band for the length of football season and concert band for the remainder of the fall semester. Open to all University students. (Contact the Department of Music in July for details about early band.) Required of all wind and percussion instrument majors (optional for keyboard majors) to fulfill major ensemble requirements in the fall semester. Fall.
  

  • MUEN 3027 - Band


    1,2 0 2,5
    Prerequisite(s): at least three semesters of MUEN 1026  or MUEN 1027 . Students are divided into two performing ensembles—Symphonic Band is open to all University students by audition in October; Concert Band is open to all University students without audition. Required of all wind and percussion instrument majors (optional for keyboard majors) to fulfill major-ensemble requirements in the spring semester. Spring, summer I. Course does not count as a major ensemble in the summer.
  

  • MUEN 3029 - Orchestra


    1,2 0 2,5
    Prerequisite(s): at least three semesters of MUEN 1029  for string majors, or MUEN 1026  or MUEN 1027  for non-string majors. Open to all University students by audition. Required of all string instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements. May be chosen by keyboard instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements if the student plays a string instrument. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 3041 - Chorale


    1,2 0 2,5
    Prerequisite(s): three semesters of MUEN 1241 or MUEN 1242. Open to all University students by audition. Either Chorale or Collegiate Choir is required of all voice majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements. Can be chosen by keyboard instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirement. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 3042 - Collegiate Choir


    1,2 0 2,5
    Prerequisite(s): three semesters of MUEN 1041 or MUEN 1042. Open to all University students by audition. Either Chorale or Collegiate Choir is required of all voice majors to fulfill major ensemble requirements. Can be chosen by keyboard instrument majors to fulfill major ensemble requirement. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 3143 - Chorus


    1 0 5
    Prerequisite(s): three semesters of MUEN 1143 . Open to all University students who are not music majors. Music majors may enroll only during summer session I. No audition will be required. Fall, spring.
  

  • MUEN 4140 - Piano in Ensemble


    1 0 3
    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor. Chamber music experience for the piano major. May involve piano duos and larger multi-keyboard combinations as well as chamber music with other instruments. For piano majors only, the course may be taken in place of participation in a large ensemble. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT TO FILL ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENT.
  

  • MUEN 4171 - Collaborative Piano


    1 0 3
    Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2171  at least one semester. Advanced accompanying techniques for keyboard majors meeting the prerequisites. Includes studio, seminar, and recital assignments as assigned by the instructor. Non-keyboard majors may enroll with approval of the instructor. For keyboard majors only, the course may be taken in place of a large ensemble. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT TO FILL ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENT.

Music Industry

(Offered through the School of Music.)
  

  • MUMI 1320 - Survey of Recorded Music and Critical Listening


    3 3 0
    History of recorded music from 1878 to the present, incorporating critical listening skills.
  

  • MUMI 1331 - Introduction to the Digital Audio Workstation


    3 3 0
    An introduction to Digital Audio Workstations, with particular emphasis on Pro Tools.
  

  • MUMI 2301 - Audio Signal Processing


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUMI 1320 , MUMI 1331 . Audio Signal Processing is a study in three different types of post-production audio processing: time-based, dynamic and spectral equalization.
  

  • MUMI 2303 - Audio Recording I


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUMI 1320 , MUMI 1331 , MUMI 2301 . Application of basic audio signal routing utilizing pro tools and a large format analog console.
  

  • MUMI 3305 - Audio Recording II


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUMI 1320 , MUMI 1331 , MUMI 2301 . A skills-based class in the application of advanced audio signal routing utilizing pro tools and a large format analog console.
  

  • MUMI 3330 - Mixing Techniques


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUMI 1320 , MUMI 1331 , MUMI 2301 , MUMI 3305 . A skills-based class in the application of mixing techniques to produce finished professional quality mixes.
  

  • MUMI 3380 - Survey of Music Business


    3 3,0 0
    Survey of the music industry: merchandising, manufacturing, purchasing, recording, performance management and promotion. (Required of music business majors; recommended for music performance majors.)
  

  • MUMI 3381 - Seminar in Music Industry


    3 3,0 0
    Prerequisite(s): MUMI 3380 . In-depth study of various areas of the music industry utilizing a series of guest lecturers and field experiences. May be repeated twice for a maximum of nine credit hours.

Natural Sciences
  

  • NSCI 2371 - Integrated Science: Earth Science


    3 2 2
    Concepts and activities in natural sciences for elementary school curriculum with emphasis on earth science; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view.
  

  • NSCI 2372 - Integrated Science: Biology


    3 2 2
    Concepts and activities in natural sciences for elementary school curriculum with emphasis on biology; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view.
  

  • NSCI 4371 - The Process of Science


    3 3 0
    Meaning, method development and implications of science in historical context as revealed in lives and works of major scientist.

Nursing
  

  • NURS 2330 - Health Promotion


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor for non-nursing majors. Explores fundamental conditions and resources for health, such as education, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, shelter, a stable ecosystem, peace and social justice with respect to self-care and the care of others. Includes health promotion with regard to wellness, acute illness and chronic illness across the lifespan.
  

  • NURS 2350 - Introduction to Nursing Skills


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401 , SOCI 1301 . By department approval. Must have 2.8 overall GPA to enroll. Pre-nursing course providing an introduction to knowledge required for therapeutic communication and non-invasive nursing skills with individuals and families from diverse cultures in a variety of settings and across the lifespan. Course fee $30.
  

  • NURS 3094 - Directed Studies


    1-6 0 0
    Topic and mode of study are agreed upon by student and faculty. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • NURS 3290 - Geriatric Health


    2 2 0
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,  . Interprofessional approach of physical, psychosocial, environmental and spiritual complexities of caring for the geriatric aggregate. Evidence-based practices will be discussed to maximize older adult’s maintenance of health and well-being. Provides educational foundation needed to provide high-quality care to older adults.
  

  • NURS 3301 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare Providers


    3 3 0
    Emphasis on a systematic approach to scientific terms and medical words used in nursing and health sciences.
  

  • NURS 3304 - Elementary Biostatistics in Health-Care Research


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314  or MATH 1324  or MATH 1332 , or consent of instructor. Must be a major in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences to take this class which includes major codes 701, 713, 718, 702, 117, 150, 113, 730, 239, 240, and 5240. Emphasis on basic descriptive and inferential methods used in health sciences.
  

  • NURS 3310 - Applications to Nursing: Pathophysiology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401 , BIOL 2402 , BIOL 2572 , or BIOL 2420 . Must have departmental consent AND an overall GPA of 2.8 to enroll. Physiologic responses of all ages and diverse cultures will be studied as these individuals adapt to cardiovascular, dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genetic, genitourinary, hematologic, hepatic, immunologic, musculoskeletal, neuro-sensory, oncologic, respiratory, and renal infections, diseases or conditions. Cellular responses to disease are focused upon to enhance the student’s understanding of nursing decisions.
  

  • NURS 3325 - Integration into Professional Nursing


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure. Discussion of philosophical, theoretical and historical perspectives in the practice of professional nursing. Students will identify their desired individual areas of professional nursing practice and directions for B.S.N. study.
  
  

  • NURS 3340 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice


    3 2 3
    Prerequisite(s):   or  ,  ,  ; admission to upper division nursing courses. Nursing knowledge and psychomotor skills required for administering medications in a safe and effective manner across the lifespan. Concepts stressed will be pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacodynamics. Course fee $30.
  

  • NURS 3345 - Pharmacotherapeutics Applied to Pathophysiology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure. Effects of pharmocotherapeutics in relation to major pathophysiologies/psychopathologies across the life span. Includes nursing knowledge of pharmacokinetics/dynamics/genetics for quality patient care, as well as food/drug, drug/drug interactions and the requisite patient teaching.
  

  • NURS 3355 - Cultural Competence for Health Promotion


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure. Improvement of cultural competence for RNs in providing quality care to diverse patient populations. Various cultures (with particular emphasis on local/rural cultures) are studied as to their health-care beliefs and practices regarding health promotion. Healthy People 2020 will be used as the framework of study.
  

  • NURS 3360 - Evidence-Based Practice


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2330 , NURS 2350 , NURS 3304 , NURS 3310 ; admission to upper division nursing courses. Introduction to the research process as related to nursing.
  

  • NURS 3375 - Quality Management and Informatics in Nursing


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all University core and department specific prerequisites. Inter professional approach to promote quality across health care settings which includes patients, families, populations, and communities where health care is accessed. Provide information to coordinate, communicate, and manage information by learning technological resources to complement decision making for improvement of patient care including delivery systems.
  

  • NURS 3382 - Special Clinical Topics in Nursing


    3 1 2
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division nursing courses. Topics of special clinical interest in the study of nursing with supervised clinical practicum of interest. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  

  • NURS 3392 - Special Topics in Nursing


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to upper division nursing courses. Topics of special interest in the study of nursing. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  

  • NURS 3570 - Health of Women and Children


    5 3 8
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,  . Focus on nursing knowledge required for providing, designing, and coordinating care for women, infants and children in a variety of health-care settings. Course fee $30.
  

  • NURS 3580 - Adult Health I


    5 3 8
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3310 , NURS 3340 , NURS 3330 ,   . Nursing knowledge required to provide care for adults in a variety of health-care settings.
  

  • NURS 4131 - Evidence-Based Practice Seminar


    1 1 0
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 4350 , NURS 4540 , NURS 4530  must be taken with NURS 4341 , NURS 4351 , NURS 4693 .   Development and implementation of a group capstone presentation related to current health-care issues and trends utilizing evidence-based concepts of nursing practice.
  

  • NURS 4323 - Nursing Decisions for Populations


    3 2 3
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure. Epidemiological, community health and public-health concepts are presented as they relate to groups and populations. Health-related issues for rural, local populations are emphasized. Healthy People 2020 will be used as the basis for materials presented. Course fee $25.
  

  • NURS 4326 - Integrative Nurse Coaching


    3 3 0
    Develops students to integrative nurse coaching competences, working with the whole person, using modalities that integrate body-mind-emotion-spirit-environment. Aligns with American Nurse Association (ANA) six standards of practice and 10 standards of professional performance for nurses.
  

  • NURS 4333 - Introduction to Holistic Nursing Practices


    3 3 0
    Holistic nursing aims to assist others toward the wholeness within themselves, balancing mind, body, spirit and emotional health. Includes standards of care and standards of practice for holistic nursing. Modalities of practice will be operationalized.
  

  • NURS 4335 - Issues in Health-Care Delivery


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure. Decision making for ethical dilemmas are examined, as well as legal, social, economic and political policies surrounding the current health-care delivery system.
  

  • NURS 4341 - Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  . Must be taken with NURS 4131 , NURS 4351 , NURS 4693 .   Must be taken with NURS 4693 . Emphasizes role of the professional nurse as leader and manager of nursing care. Integrates application of previously acquired knowledge and skill with concepts of leadership and management in health-care delivery.
  

  • NURS 4345 - Professional Nursing Leadership/Management


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure required. Co-requisite: NURS 4365 . Management skills and the art of leadership are addressed and include organizational culture, tools for change, conflict management, multidisciplinary collaboration, scheduling/staffing and legal liability, as well as other principles of leadership/management.
  

  • NURS 4350 - Behavioral Health Nursing


    3 2 3
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , and  . Focus on nursing care of individuals and families with behavioral disorders including severe and persistent mental illness in community and acute care settings.
  

  • NURS 4351 - Preparation for Professional Nursing Practice


    3 3 0

    Prerequisite(s):  

     ,  ,  . Must be taken with NURS 4131 , NURS 4341 , NURS 4693 .   Emphasis on scope of professional nursing practice and nursing jurisprudence, and the Texas Nursing Practice Act. This course focuses on preparing students for entry into practice. Students must pass a comprehensive, standardized examination to pass this course and to meet requirements for graduation. Core competencies emphasized in this course are critical thinking and professionalism. The role competency emphasized in this course is member of a profession.

  

  • NURS 4365 - Practice of Professional Nursing


    3 0 6
    Prerequisite(s): RN licensure is required. This course practically applies concepts of leadership and management. This allows the Registered Nurse to incorporate professionalism into practice as it relates to a leadership role.
  

  • NURS 4385 - Concepts in Legal and Ethical Nursing


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all University core and department specific prerequisites. Discuss nurse’s legal scope of practice, national standards of nursing practice. Code of Ethics, models of ethical decision making, strategies for access to standards of practice. Legal parameters of nursing practice, legal principles, practice theories related to health care. Provide knowledge of genetics and genomics in complex, changing health care system.
  

  • NURS 4399 - Honors


    3 0 0
    Advanced nursing experiences for the self-directed student with a GPA over 3.0. Course content will be negotiable by student and selected faculty.
  

  • NURS 4530 - Population-Focused Nursing Practice


    5 3 6
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , and   . Focus on nursing knowledge required for providing, designing, managing and coordinating community-based care for individuals, families, populations and communities. Utilizes concepts of population-focused and community nursing in clinical practice.
 

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