ENC-1010 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:

Guided Study (ENC-101-GS):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-101-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-101-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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ENC-1020 Writing for Success II

Are you ready to take your writing skills to the next level? This course explores reliable research methods, ethical use of sources and other writing tools, effective organizational and rhetorical strategies, and engagement with the writing process. A highlight of this course is its practical application and focus on writing for real-world target audiences. Students will choose an issue affecting their lives at home, at school, at work, or in their communities to research and analyze. The skills and knowledge from this course will benefit students in a wide range of disciplines and careers as they learn how to use research to identify, analyze, and evaluate the complex problems and issues that affect our world.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-1010: Writing for Success 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:

Guided Study (ENC-102-GS):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (ENC-102-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (ENC-102-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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COM-2090 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:

Nursing Online Courses (COM-209-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (COM-209-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (COM-209-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HPS-2000 Statistics for the Health Professions

The 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-4190: Exploring Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing and NUR-5300: 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:

Nursing Online Courses (HPS-200-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (HPS-200-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOS-1100 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:

Nursing Online Courses (SOS-110-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (SOS-110-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-1010 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:

e-Pack® (SOC-101-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-101-GS):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (SOC-101-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-101-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Self-Directed Courses (SOC-101-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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ETH-2200 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:

Online Courses (ETH-220-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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POS-1100 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:

e-Pack® (POS-110-EP):
(e-Pack® courses are not included in Zero Textbook Cost options)

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Nursing Online Courses (POS-110-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (POS-110-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-2100 Marriage and the Family

This course is an introductory course in the sociology of marriage and the family. It explores the various sociological approaches to studying the family, the varieties of family forms, and problems facing American families. The course will begin by defining marriage and family and recognizing the commonality and diversity of experiences among families. The course also examines the ways in which families vary by social class, race, gender, and sexuality and how the material conditions of people's lives shape their attitudes and behaviors. Diversity and change are central themes when studying trends in family life in the United States. This course will explore the complexities of marriage and family, helping students to develop an appreciation for the changes that have shaped families today.

Study Methods:

e-Pack® (SOC-210-EP):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Guided Study (SOC-210-GS):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024

Online Courses (SOC-210-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024

TECEP® Examination (SOC-210-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-1130 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:

Online Courses (HIS-113-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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FIL-1100 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:

Guided Study (FIL-110-GS):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Online Courses (FIL-110-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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SOC-2910 Criminology

This course has a sociological focus on how information is collected, so that students can explore and evaluate reasons why crime and delinquency occur. The course also explores evidence-based prevention strategies through policy development within the field of criminology. Topics covered in the course include the criminal justice system; existing research methods; how to measure crime; classical school thinking; positivism; theories influenced by functionalism; the role of symbolic interactionism in criminological theories; conflict theory-influenced philosophies from the past to the present; and the relationship between theory, research, and policy.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOC-291-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-1140 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:

Online Courses (HIS-114-OL):

Mar 2024,  May 2024

Credits: 3

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HIS-1210 Introduction to World History I

In Introduction to World History I, students will explore the global structures and transnational forces that have shaped history, from prehistory, through the emergence of agriculture and urban centers, to 1492. Students in this course will examine both the distinctive characteristics of individual societies and the connections that have linked the fortunes of different societies as well as comparisons of major societies. The course will chronologically highlight the traditions of global regions and their encounters with one another, including the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, and the Americas. The historical material will enable students to recognize the twin themes of tradition and encounters. Students will engage in comparative analysis of different societies, and their religious and cultural differences, as well as the expanding global trade and technology networks.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HIS-121-OL):

May 2024

Credits: 3

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HUM-1030 Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

This course discusses and helps students appreciate representative works of Western music in relation to their historical contexts. The course takes a three pronged approach. First, it examines the historical, social, political, and religious environments that shaped the composers under study and their musical styles. Second, it focuses on certain representative works as examples of their times and as objects of art unto themselves. Finally, it develops listening skills and a musical vocabulary that allows students to isolate and identify certain types of musical phenomena. Students will emerge from the course with an expanded appreciation of the language of music. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's "How to Listen to and Understand Great Music" by Dr. Robert Greenberg.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (HUM-103-OL):

Mar 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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PHI-1300 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:

Online Courses (PHI-130-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (PHI-130-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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MAT-1050 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:

Nursing Online Courses (MAT-105-NU):

Mar 2024

Online Courses (MAT-105-OL):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

TECEP® Examination (MAT-105-TE):

Feb 2024,  Mar 2024,  Apr 2024,  May 2024,  Jun 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-3420 Advancing Nursing Practice

This course creates a foundation for achieving the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) educational outcomes and for transitioning to baccalaureate nursing practice. As such, it provides a broad overview of professional practice and patient outcome issues including professional practice standards, educational requirements in nursing, evidence-based care, health information technology, and population-focused care. The course applies ethical principles and models of cultural competence to nursing education and practice.

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:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-342-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-4190 Exploring Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing

This course guides students to apply evidence-based practice (EBP) to nursing by incorporating the research process. Students focus on critical-thinking skills to utilize the best available evidence and integrate ethical principles to develop an evidence-based proposal for a quality-improvement or nursing-practice change.

Prerequisite: A course equivalent to HPS-2000: Statistics for the Health Professions.

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:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-419-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-4280 Leadership and Management in Nursing

This course focuses on preparing students for the changing role of the professional nurse through the development of leadership and management skills within the healthcare delivery system. Key theories and concepts related to the role will be explored and applied to nursing practice. Emphasis will be placed on professional accountability, priority setting, decision making, ethics, legal issues, fiscal planning, collaboration, communication, and continuous quality improvement.

BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year 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:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-428-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-4430 Public Health Nursing

The promotion of health and prevention of illness is the focus of the Public Health Nursing course. Theories from public health, nursing, and social science as well as knowledge gained from previous learning set the foundation for students to critically analyze the health of selected populations in a community. Healthy People 2030 serves as a guide for the identification of at-risk groups throughout the lifespan.

Prerequisite: Evidence of current unencumbered RN license and malpractice insurance should be uploaded to the clinical compliance website prior to registration. Contact your nursing advisor for more information.

Advisory: The student needs to contact a nursing adviser for prior approval before registering for the course. Note: The course requires completion of 48 Practice Experience hours.

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:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-443-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 4

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NUR-4450 Validating Nursing Competence

This course in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing education sequence enables students to validate nurse generalist competency. The course focuses on application of evidence-based best practices, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and transformative learning.

Prerequisite: Students must have 100 completed college credits before enrolling in NUR-4450.

Advisory: Clearance by a nursing advisor is needed to register for this course. Please make an appointment with nursing or email nursing@tesu.edu for clearance to register for this course.

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:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-445-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-5160 Advanced Health Assessment

This course focuses on the acquisition of advanced health assessment and clinical-reasoning skills. Students apply the diagnostic (clinical) reasoning process to develop a comprehensive plan of care for patients in a variety of settings throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on advanced health assessment skills, health promotion, disease prevention, and risk assessment.

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.

MSN students: This course is offered 4 times per year. Please check the 12 Week Graduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-516-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-5290 Health Policy

During this course, students examine a comprehensive model of policymaking. Course emphasis is on healthcare trends, forces, and issues that shape health policy. Students, focusing on the core elements of health policy analysis, examine how politics, ethics, economics, and social and cultural variables influence policy development and impact healthcare outcomes. Students also explore the leadership role of nursing in policymaking.

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.

MSN students: This course is offered 4 times per year. Please check the 12 Week Graduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-529-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-5310 Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues

This course combines nursing science, computer science, information science, and cognitive science to design, implement, and support automated systems that support the delivery of healthcare services. Within this course, major topics related to nursing informatics and associated fields are explored.

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.

MSN students: This course is offered 4 times per year. Please check the 12 Week Graduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-531-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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NUR-5820 Financial Management in Nursing Practice

This course introduces nursing professionals to healthcare financing issues in diverse settings of nursing practice. Students will explore financial sources, analyze legislation and reimbursement mechanisms, evaluate business plans, and learn to manage budgets. Students will also consider various approaches for analyzing the financial benefit, effectiveness, and utility of clinical initiatives across diverse populations and clinical settings.

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.

MSN students: This course is offered 4 times per year. Please check the 12 Week Graduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Study Methods:

Nursing Online Courses (NUR-582-NU):

Mar 2024

Credits: 3

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