Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
NURS 5412 - Clinical Nursing Course
This course facilitates development of clinical proficiency through
the use of focused and sustained clinical experiences designed to
strengthen patient-care delivery skills, as well as system assessment
and interventions skills. The course includes precepted clinical experiences
and simulations. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5113, 5133, and 5153.
NURS 5423 - Curriculum Dev: Nursing
This course is designed for persons who are or will be engaged in
teaching within academic nursing education settings. The primary
focus is the process of curriculum development. Philosophical, social,
political, economic, and professional issues that need to be considered
in planning curricula, and evaluation of existing curricula or changing
curricula are examined. Prerequisite(s): NURS 5213.
NURS 5513 - Psychiatric Forensic Nursing
This course overviews psychiatric concepts important to forensic
nursing. The focus will be on psychiatric conditions associated with
criminal behavior including the psychosocial factors that motivate
same. These psychiatric issues are then related to forensic concepts
for the purpose of facilitating valid and reliable investigative procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
NURS 5523 - Sexual Assault Forensics
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the types of
sexual assaults to which adults fall victim, perpetrator profiles and
sequelae of these assaults on victims. Prerequisite(s): Graduate
standing.
NURS 5533 - Child Abuse Forensics
The course is a comprehensive examination of all forms of child
maltreatment and neglect, etiological factors, perpetrator profiles,
short-term and long-term sequelae of abusive experiences, and
treatment modalities. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
NURS 5543 - Domestic Violence Forensics
This course is a comprehensive examination of all forms of domestic
violence, characteristics of perpetrators, stalking, spouse abuse,
elder abuse, homicide and the short-term and long-term sequelae
of the assaults on victims. Law enforcement policies and treatment
modalities will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
NURS 5613 - Tests and Evaluation Proc
Tests and Evaluation Procedures will provide methods of assessing
learning outcomes for individuals and groups in nursing, including
academic and clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on methods to
evaluate educational programs, institutions, personnel, and students.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 5213.
NURS 5623 - Educational Strategies Prac
This course provides preparation for employment and development
of competencies as educators in academic and complex healthcare
organizations. Course concepts include functioning within the educational
environment; understanding research abilities; teaching-learning
processes; the use of technology, civic engagement, and service;
and developing effective communication skills with diverse groups.
Students conduct a practicum experience in order to synthesize theory
and research related to the role of nurse educator. Prerequisite(s):
NURS 5213, 5423 and 5613.
NURS 5900 - Practicum In Nursing
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
NURS 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
NURS 5920 - Workshop in Nursing
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
NURS 5930 - Individual Study In Nursing
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
NURS 5940 - Field Study In Nursing
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
NURS 5960 - Institute In Nursing
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
NURS 5970 - Study Tour In Nursing
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
NURS 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
(OCTE)
Department of Adult Education & Safety Sciences
OCTE 5082 - Career & Technology Student Organizations
This course will focus on the development of a career and technology
student organization (CTSO) to serve the needs of the students
enrolled in career, occupational, and technology education programs
by infusing employability skills, leadership skills, and peer relationship
building.
OCTE 5213 - History & Philosophy Of Career Technology
Education
This course includes basic principles and philosophy underly the
organization and development of programs in career-tech education
with special attention directed toward federally- aided programs in
these areas.
OCTE 5253 - Safety, Organization, & Management of OTE
The Safety, Organization, and Management of Career and Technology
Education course focuses on the principles, philosophies, and
rationale of safety, organization, and program management of the
Career and Technology Education classroom and laboratory/clinical
environments.
OCTE 5303 - Overview of Career Technology Education
This course is a study of current problems inherent in the operation of
a program in Career and Technology Education with exploration and
research in classroom management, discipline, on-the-job training
or clinical experiences and the rigorous standards established for
Career and Technology Education.
OCTE 5352 - Accomodating Special Needs Students
This course will provide the participant with an explanation of the
occupational instructor’s roles and responsibilities in special education
students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP). In addition,
a discussion of the “how-to” for accommodating instruction, media,
materials, equipment, work stations and facilities will be provided.
Finally, securing work-site learning opportunities and job placement
strategies will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): 4253 Safety Concerns
and Management of Trade and Industrial Programs.
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