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6301.  Theoretical Evolution in Science (3-0).  Philosophies of science and epistemologies, their influence on knowledge development for nursing practice, and strategies for theory development and analysis. Pre-requisites:  Graduate standing      Fall 07 Syllabus

6302.  Issues in Studying the Health of Culturally Diverse and Vulnerable Populations(3-0).  Social and cultural factors affecting health among sub-populations defined by age, education, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, occupation, vulnerability, income and geography.  Pre-requisites:  Graduate standing Spring 08  Spring 2006       

6303.  Culture of Science (3-0).  Professional, financial, socio-politico, ethical and legal issues associated with the conduct of research and the relationships between research and health policy development and implementation. Pre-requisites:  Graduate standing  Fall 08 Syllabus  Fall 07 Syllabus

6304.  Measurement in Culturally Diverse and Vulnerable Populations (3-0).  Development and testing of validity and reliability of measurement instruments for use in studies of culturally diverse populations.  Pre-requisites: NURS 6303 or permission of instructor  Syllabus Spring 2008       

6305.  Qualitative Methodologies (3-0).  Philosophical foundation for and methodological issues in using qualitative approaches for scientific and knowledge development.  Pre-requisites:  NURS 6303 or permission of instructor Spring 2006 

6306.  Designing and Testing Interventions (3-0).  Application of advanced nursing research methods to design and test interventions focused on improving health outcomes in culturally diverse populations.  Pre-requisites: N6303, N6304 or permission of instructor  Fall 2008 Syllabus  Fall 07 Syllabus

6308.  Research Seminar (3-0).  Explores the research process with faculty guidance.  Learning activities based on student and faculty interest.  May be repeated to meet student learning needs.  Pre-requisites: Successful completion diagnostic evaluation. Summer 2008

6309.  Scientific Products:  Preparation & Dissemination (Delivery) (2-3).  Provides experiences in the development of scientific products for dissemination. Pre-requisites: Graduate standing  Summer 2008

6310.  Proposal Development Seminar (3-0).  Development and critique of doctoral dissertation proposal among students and interdisciplinary faculty.  Pre-requisites: Successful completion of diagnostic evaluation, N6308 plus 6 hours in portfolio.  May be repeated until proposal successfully defended/admission to candidacy Spring 2008.      Syllabus Spring 2008   

6311.  The Academic Role in Higher Education (3-0).  Roles and responsibilities of faculty in institutions of higher learning; analysis of issues affecting the professoriate in a rapidly changing society.  Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing. Fall 07 Syllabus

6313.  Preparing Nurse Educators to Assist Students for Care of Diverse and Vulnerable Populations     (3-0).  Strategies for preparing nurse educators to assist students to care for a changing and diverse population.  Pre-requisites: N6311 and/or Concurrent. Spring 2008 Syllabus Fall 2005 Syllabus

6314.  Clinical Research: A Nursing Perspective (2-0) -  Focuses on the conduct of clinical research within the context of policy, practice, and professional influences. pre-requisites: N6303 or permission of instructor. Fall 07 Syllabus

6315.  Faculty Internship in Nursing Education (0-9).  Seminar/practicum in implementation of selected aspect of the faculty role including classroom and clinical teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level; participation in faculty governance and selected faculty scholarly activities.  Active guidance and supervision of a regular faculty member.  Pre-requisites: N6311, N6313, Psychometric Theory Course or permission of instructor. Fall 08 Syllabus  Spring 2006

6316 Clinical Research Residency (0-9) - Seminar/practicum in implementation of selected aspect of the clinical researcher role including research practice in a clinical environment and participation in research activities. Active guidance and supervision of a clinical researcher. prerequisites: N6314, N6317. Fall 08 Syllabus Fall 2006

6317 Conduct of Research in Clinical Environments (3-0) Addresses the methodological and sociopolitical influences affecting the conduct of clinical research. Prerequisites: N6314.  Syllabus Spring 2008   

6215.  Consultation Strategies for Academic Leaders Serving Diverse and Vulnerable Populations (2-0).  Examines the consultation process in higher education; roles and responsibilities of the consultant.  Pre-requisites: Permission of instructor.

6402 Educational Administration in a Diverse and Vulnerable Society (1-9).  Seminar/practicum in implementation of selected aspects of educational administrator’s role; participation in departmental and interdepartmental activities under the guidance of an experienced administrator/mentor.  Pre-requisites: N6311, N6313, N6315, Psychometric Theory Course or permission of instructor.

6101 Dissertation Seminar (1-0).  Problem solving and discussion of data collection, analysis and write-up of dissertation among students and interdisciplinary faculty.  Pre-requisites:  Admission to candidacy for the PhD in Nursing.  

 Electives / Independent Study

        Elective courses may be taken in an area of concentration in other departments.  

N6170, 6270 6370, 6470 - Independent Study in Nursing. Detailed in-depth study in a specific topic area. topic and mode of study are agreed upon by
student(s) and instructor prior to registration. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Graded P/F/R.

N6190, 6290, 6390 6490 - Topics in Nursing. Selected topics in advanced nursing. May be repeated for credit as topics change. 
N6390-002 F08
Summer 08
Section 002 Spring 2008  
Section 003 Spring 2008 
6390 Fall 07 Syllabus
Summer 2007 Syllabus Summer 2007 Large Data Bases

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