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ENC-101
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ENC-101 Writing for Success Effective writing is one of the skills most often cited by employers as essential to their employees' success. In this introductory course, students develop skills critical for both academic and career success through writing material that is intended to inform by providing unbiased facts. Students are guided through activities that help them understand the writing process, develop the ability to succinctly state and support their thesis statements and point of view, identify and incorporate information from outside sources, and customize their writing for specific target audiences. Students share their progress throughout the term in short essays and workshop discussions. The course culminates with the opportunity to identify a problem affecting the student's life, attempting to solve it through careful research and logical argumentation, and communicating the findings verbally and in writing. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Writing for Success | 3 |
ENC-102
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ENC-102 English Composition II English Composition II is a course about three aspects of one process: writing an effective research paper. To successfully write such a paper, a student must know how to gather the needed information, organize the information and write in clear prose, and formally document sources in an appropriate format. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-101: English Composition I with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | English Composition II | 3 |
COM-209
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COM-209 Public Speaking This course focuses on the skills necessary for effective public speaking: organizing materials, selecting appropriate content, developing a comprehensive outline, integrating visual aids effectively, and using an appropriate style of delivery. Students learn the principles of public speaking and critical thinking including the discovery and evaluation of arguments and evidence, organization, style, audience analysis and adaptation, speech composition, and presentation skills. This course prepares students to develop professional presentations in the increasingly diverse workplace. BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Public Speaking | 3 |
HPS-200
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HPS-200 Statistics for the Health ProfessionsThe focus of this course is on exploring the statistical methods used in health professions. Students review parametric and nonparametric techniques and explore the purpose, assumptions, selection, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. As part of the course, students use Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze data sets. Notes: Open to all undergraduate University students, this course meets the Quantitative Literacy requirement for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and satisfies the statistics prerequisite for NUR-419: Exploring Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing and NUR-530: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program at Thomas Edison State University. This course cannot be used as a graduate nursing elective. System Requirement: Specialized software is required for this course. Please see syllabus for more information. BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 1 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions) | Statistics for the Health Professions | 3 |
SOS-110
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SOS-110 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today We are bombarded with information every day. It comes at us from all directions - from our social media feeds, traditional news outlets, advertisements and commercials, assigned readings in college courses, and from friends and family members. This is a regular part of daily life in the "information age," but it can be difficult to make sense of so much information coming at us from different directions. How do we know what information to trust, and what information is "fake or fiction"? In what ways do our own beliefs and perceptions shape how we use information? How can we identify the most reliable sources of information in our courses, careers, and daily lives? In this course, students develop strategies for locating credible information; evaluate a variety of sources for credibility; learn how cognitive bias may influence how information is perceived; practice giving proper credit to the sources of the information; and learn how to apply these information literacy skills in their academic courses, career, and personal life. BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today | 3 |
SOC-101
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SOC-101 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology Sociology sheds light on the diverse people and cultures of the United States and the world. The discipline helps humankind understand social change and social problems. This course introduces sociology, the scientific study of social behavior and interaction, as a field with broad application for understanding social activity and addressing social problems. Students will develop their sociological imagination and will be introduced to sociological research skills. The course explores topics related to diversity and inequity at multiple levels and emphasizes how social structure impacts the decisions and actions of people based on group membership, including race, ethnicity, class and gender. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
ETH-220
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ETH-220 Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership Whenever a new corporate scandal emerges, society asks, how could this happen? How could there have been such a failure in leadership? At the turn of the 21st century, scandal after scandal came to light and in reaction, ethical leadership as a contemporary field of study began to take shape. The formative research studies argued that, not only was ethical leadership a moral imperative, it stood to make managers more effective, employees more productive, and organizations more successful. This course traces the path toward ethical leadership, examining how thoughts on leadership have changed over time and how they have been inspired by philosophical ethical theories. Exploration of how ethics can be applied to professional and personal endeavors sheds light on why ethical leadership matters in everyday life. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
PHI-286
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PHI-286 Contemporary EthicsContemporary Ethics is a broad introduction to the discipline of ethics, which is the study of morality and critical analysis of moral theories. Though we may not all agree on the details, for most of humanity it seems as if certain actions are right or good, while other actions are wrong or bad. It seems like some ways of living are better than other ways of living. The discipline of ethics can then be thought of as the practice of asking important philosophical questions about right and wrong, good and bad. This course explores topics in ethical theory such as relativism, egoism, and consequentialism as well as issues in applied ethics such as the moral status of abortion, poverty, and euthanasia. Emphasis is placed on learning key ideas and arguments as well as developing the ability to articulate and critically evaluate those ideas and arguments through course activities. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Contemporary Ethics | 3 |
GLB-301
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GLB-301 Global Issues and SocietyThe purpose of this course is to educate and encourage the development of globally competent and culturally aware citizens. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be engaged, responsible, and active members of a globally interdependent society. Students are encouraged to go beyond the scope of their immediate surroundings and explore the world with the multiplicity of opportunities, risks, benefits, and threats. An integral component of the course is developing the feeling of belonging to a global community, which entails advancing cultural awareness and cross-cultural competence. As a part of the learning process, students will analyze the importance of cultures around the world. They will be introduced to concepts related to cultures in different regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East) illustrated through case studies on how culture has impacted the world through the historical, contextual, and cultural differences. Advisory: To be successful in this course, students should have earned 6 credits in the social sciences. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Global Issues and Society | 3 |
POS-110
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POS-110 American Government American Government provides students with a broad introduction to the American political system and political society, including the participation of the citizens. This course examines how the American political process operates. As students progress through the course they will gain a greater understanding of American government and politics as well as how a citizen can contribute to the process in a positive manner. BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | American Government | 3 |
PSY-101
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PSY-101 Introduction to PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology surveys basic theories, principles, and current research within the field of psychology. This course serves as a foundation for all behavioral science courses and provides an understanding of how psychologists view the world and its phenomena. Critical thinking is encouraged in examining course topics, which include research methods, biology, consciousness, learning and memory functions, human development, stress, motivation, emotion, and personality. Students are also encouraged to apply psychological concepts to their lives and work. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSY-211
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PSY-211 Developmental PsychologyThe study of the life span, the subject of Developmental Psychology, intrigues us all. Each of us, and everyone we care about, is constantly developing. We see development in childhood more readily because rapid changes take place in physical size, knowledge, and social interactions. Heightened public awareness of the problems of aging in our contemporary society has led to new information on the processes of growth and change taking place in middle and late adulthood as well. This course includes both scientific discoveries and personal insights. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
HIS-113
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HIS-113 American History I American History I provides a broad-based history of the origin and growth of the United States from the arrival of the first European settlers up to and including the period of the Civil War. The story of the United States is about diversified cultures and great public events, many peoples living together in a single land, and a war that is still being fought in many sections of the land. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | American History I | 3 |
HIS-114
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HIS-114 American History II American History II is a continuation of American History I. It begins with the period of Reconstruction in the South immediately after the Civil War and continues into the 21st century. The course covers the social, economic, and political development of the nation. The issues center on the transformation of the United States from an agrarian nation and a lesser member of the international community to a leading industrial power of the modern world. Study Methods:Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | American History II | 3 |
HIS-210
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HIS-210 American Civil Rights MovementAmerican Civil Rights Movement provides a comprehensive history of the people, stories, events, and issues behind the postWorld War II struggle for justice in America. The course focuses on one of the most significant movements in American history, a movement that changed those who participated in it, made America a more democratic society, gave rise to a host of other movements that transformed the face of American culture, and influenced and created a new generation of American leadership. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | American Civil Rights Movement | 3 |
FIL-110
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FIL-110 Exploring American Cinema Movies have been called "the art form of the 20th century," and Hollywood has been described as "the Dream Factory." This course examines how American motion pictures have weaved their powerful spell on generations of moviegoers - including today's motion picture fans. How did classic Hollywood films tell their stories? What was their "visual language?" How did the history of the studios help to shape the movies? In this course students watch, read about, and examine films of various genres including the Western, film noir, screwball comedy, and horror. This course also explores modern Hollywood topics such as film franchises and the equal representation and diversity in films. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Exploring American Cinema | 3 |
PHI-130
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PHI-130 Introduction to Critical Reasoning The aim of this course is to give students the opportunity to acquire critical-thinking tools to analyze and evaluate knowledge claims. Students will acquire the skills to develop a critical attitude to cultural stereotypes and biases through readings, web resources journal assignments, and self-check assessments. Critical-reasoning tools are crucial to making informed decisions so that when students are faced with difficult situations in their professional or private lives, they will be able to make appropriate reasoning choices. The skills and knowledge students obtain in the course can also assist them with studies of other disciplines, such as psychology, history, English, political science, communication science, healthcare, development studies, sociology, and public administration. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
BIO-208
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BIO-208 The Science of Nutrition The Science of Nutrition is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of basic nutritional science. This includes an understanding of the function of the chemical components of foods, including nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their role in human metabolism. Information on food selection, diet, and health will also be investigated. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | The Science of Nutrition | 3 |
CHE-111
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CHE-111 General Chemistry IChemistry is a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo. It is the "study of change." In this course, the first of a two-semester general chemistry sequence, students explore the structure of the atom, the molecules that form from atoms, and the basic concepts of chemical reactivity, including the relations between amounts of materials undergoing reactions and the energetics of those reactions. At the atomic and molecular level, chemistry is a very abstract subject, but the study of atoms and molecules is fundamental to understanding life itself, since all matter is made up of atoms and molecules. Through practical examples and applications, the course aims to explain not only the abstract concepts of chemistry, but also how those concepts are understood in real-life contexts. Advisory: This course does not contain a lab component. Students who need a Chemistry I course with lab should enroll in CHE-121: Chemistry I with Lab. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | General Chemistry I | 3 |
BIO-211
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BIO-211 Anatomy and Physiology I with LabAnatomy and Physiology I with Lab provides a survey of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology, and physiological processes of the following systems: skeletal, muscle, nervous, and sensory. The course begins with an introduction of how molecules are organized to form cellular organelles; how the organelles function together to form the smallest living unit, the cell; and how cells are organized into tissues, which combine to form organs. Animal dissection is required. Note: This course has a lab kit requirement. Please check the syllabus for ordering instructions. Study Methods:
Credits: 4 Preview the Online Syllabus | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
BIO-212
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BIO-212 Anatomy and Physiology II with LabAnatomy and Physiology II with Lab provides a survey of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology, and physiological processes of the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. The course includes overviews of development, genetics, and inheritance. Animal dissection is required. Note: This course has a lab kit requirement. Please check the syllabus for ordering instructions. Study Methods:
Credits: 4 Preview the Online Syllabus | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
BIO-251
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BIO-251 Introduction to Microbiology with LabThis course is designed to help students see the connections between microbiology and the world, regardless of career path. Topics include the diversity of microorganisms, microbial metabolism and genetics, and the control of microbial growth. Current topics discussed in the course include antibiotic resistance, biotechnology, and pandemics. The course includes a laboratory component with an emphasis on aseptic techniques, use of selective and differential media, and the growth of bacterial species. Study Methods:
Credits: 4 Preview the Online Syllabus | Introduction to Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
GER-312
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GER-312 Biological Aspects of AgingThe aging process is one that we all must experience whether it is our own life or that of a loved one. This course is a comprehensive overview of the common and uncommon physical and psychosocial changes associated with aging. Factors that are believed to cause or influence the aging process, various theories of aging, common physiological changes, age-related pathologies, long-term care, death, dying, and grieving are also explored. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have the knowledge equivalent to one biology course. Study Methods:Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Biological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
HEA-305
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HEA-305 Women's HealthThis course explores what women and men need to know about women's bodies and women's health. Personal, family, cultural, community, and societal influences are analyzed for their impact on the physical and emotional health of women. Emphasis on human sexuality is addressed in discussion related to body image and intimacy. Health risk identification, health promotion, health maintenance, and treatment alternatives are examined. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions) | Women's Health | 3 |
HEA-306
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HEA-306 Men's Health This course explores the societal, economic, cultural, and gender influences that shape men's health beliefs and practices. Common health problems and strategies effective in promoting men's health and well-being are explored. Reflection on the positive outcomes of healthy men at home, at work, and in society is threaded throughout this course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions) | Men's Health | 3 |
SOS-320
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SOS-320 The Management of Stress and TensionThe Management of Stress and Tension explores a holistic (body, mind, emotions, and spirit) approach to the management of stress and tension. From a theoretical perspective, students will analyze stressors, the stress response, resiliency, coping, lifestyle, and relaxation techniques as they apply to their own lives. The work in this course will culminate in a stress management plan. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory course in social sciences. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions) | The Management of Stress and Tension | 3 |
SOC-322
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SOC-322 Cultural Diversity in the United StatesCultural Diversity in the United States investigates and explains the cultural, racial, and ethnic diversities in the United States through the lens of sociological investigation. Using fundamental tools of sociological inquiry and cultural learning, students engage in a sociohistorical discovery of various waves of immigration, amalgamation, and assimilation to the United States. Political and policy initiatives that have affected diversity movements and the development of civil society in the United States are also examined. Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory sociology course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Cultural Diversity in the United States | 3 |
SOS-370
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SOS-370 Challenges in U.S. and Global Public HealthThis course introduces students to domestic and international health policy. The course explores public and private forums in which health policy is formulated and within which the politics of healthcare operate. It examines a range of contemporary issues in U.S. healthcare and the legislative and political mechanisms that shape those issues and focuses on how health issues relate to globalization, immigration, and migration and how health policy and foreign policy decisions in the developed world influence health policy and healthcare delivery in the developing world. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Challenges in U.S. and Global Public Health | 3 |
HCM-307
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HCM-307 Principles of Healthcare ManagementPrinciples of Healthcare Management presents the foundation principles and dynamics of healthcare management, the healthcare system, and basic concepts and skills in administration. Students will analyze the institutional, social, and political forces in the field of healthcare, and topics include fundamentals of management in modern healthcare. This course is an introduction for students to the healthcare stakeholders in a variety of settings as well as key health and medical terms. Students will examine professional behaviors, such as setting goals and managing time, as well as the attitudes and motivation required for success as a healthcare manager. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Principles of Healthcare Management | 3 |
HCM-308
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HCM-308 Healthcare Legal and Ethical ConsiderationsThe rapidly evolving healthcare system presents the healthcare administrator with complex challenges and risks. Healthcare administrators must be able to assess external and internal healthcare policies in order to improve organizational design and delivery of healthcare services. Healthcare Legal and Ethical Considerations focuses on the laws and regulations developed by policymakers that impact the healthcare organizations. Students review key laws that govern patient care delivery, employee relations, contracts, and fraud. Also examined are the ethical underpinnings and principles that healthcare organizations and administrators follow in the delivery of services to patients. Study Methods:Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Healthcare Legal and Ethical Considerations | 3 |
HCM-404
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HCM-404 Healthcare Quality and Outcomes: Measurement and ManagementHealthcare Quality and Outcomes: Measurement and Management will focus on the evolving technologies and approaches used by healthcare providers to evaluate their performance and communicate their organizations' clinical, safety, and patient satisfaction outcomes to their stakeholders. The course will explore the key principles of quality management (measurement, assessment, and improvement) and will examine the evolution of quality management and the different ways that this process has evolved over recent decades. Topics will include new quality management regulations and standards, healthcare application of improvement models adopted from other industries, and different ways to manage the quality of population health improvement initiatives. By the end of the course, students will have developed a thorough appreciation of the current methods used by policymakers, researchers, payers, and healthcare providers to evaluate outcomes as well as those used by consumers to choose who and where they get medical care. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Healthcare Quality and Outcomes: Measurement and Management | 3 |
MAT-105
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MAT-105 Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics offers a broad overview of mathematics for non-majors. It emphasizes real-world problems that span many disciplines, supporting the theme that mathematics is a fundamental part of everyday life. BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
LIB-495
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LIB-495 Liberal Arts CapstoneLiberal Arts Capstone provides students with the opportunity to summarize, synthesize, and build upon course work in their undergraduate major area, resulting in a substantial research project and oral presentation. Students in this course will demonstrate their achievement of learning outcomes associated with their major area of study as well as the general outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Advisory: Students should have completed or be near to completing all of their degree requirements before enrolling in this course. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Liberal Arts Capstone | 3 |
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