and professional mentoring. It is a goal of the School Division of Health Sciences of Allied Health Sciences faculty to produce graduate students who are professionally competent, The health issues facing our local, state, and national thoroughly capable of critical thinking, and highly governments are complex, and the solutions will sought after by employers. Graduates will exhibit require research, innovation, and collaboration from high ethical professional standards, be devoted to individuals and agencies representing the full lifelong learning and be prepared to respond to local, spectrum of health and wellness. regional or national level demands in their fields of UNLV’s Division of Health Sciences — along with study. other health science-related programs in the Nevada System of Higher Education — is addressing today’s Health Physics pressing needs and making tomorrow’s discoveries. The Department of Health Physics emphasizes the environmental aspects of radioactivity, safety, The division is comprised of the schools of Dental environmental issues associated with radioactive Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Allied Health. waste disposal, and the use of photodynamic therapy Guided by a mission that demands UNLV serves its to treat cancer. Graduate Degree in Health Physics. community, the division is using research, education, training, and service to form unique public and Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences private partnerships. These partnerships are helping Provides a program of study in the science of human provide quality health care to the underserved, movement for students interested in the allied health educating future professionals, and exploring ways to professions. The Department is committed to an improve the health and well-being our citizens. interdisciplinary approach to professional preparation Taken together, UNLV is helping build a foundation and scholarship. Graduate degrees in Kinesiology and for a healthier and more vibrant Nevada. Exercise Physiology.

Division of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Departments and Schools Physical therapy is considered a specialty area in the health care field that is concentrates on the School of Allied Health Sciences prevention of disability and the physical  Health Physics & Diagnostic Sciences rehabilitation following injury or impairment. The  Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences goals of physical therapy are to help patients regain  Physical Therapy diminished physical function, which has been lost secondary to injury or disease, and to relieve pain. School of Nursing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).

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School of Community Health Sciences  Public Health M.P.H.  Health Care Administration M.H.A.  Health Promotion M.Ed. (Discontinued)  Public Health Ph.D.

School of Allied Health Sciences The School of Allied Health Sciences provides undergraduate and graduate education to students interested in studying one of the many different health sciences curriculums. The curricula are designed to prepare students to readily assume health-related employment opportunities or continue on with further graduate or professional studies. Educational experiences include rigorous classroom instruction, laboratory/clinical practice (on and off campus sites), research opportunities with faculty,

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The School of Allied Health Sciences provides Chair undergraduate and graduate education to students Madsen, Steen interested in studying one of the many different (1997), Professor; B.S., University of Toronto; M.S., health sciences curriculums. The curricula are Ph.D., McMaster University. designed to prepare students to readily assume health-related employment opportunities or continue Graduate Coordinator on with further graduate or professional studies. Cerefice, Gary Educational experiences include rigorous classroom (2009), Assistant Professor; B.S., University of instruction, laboratory/clinical practice (on and off Illinois; M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of campus sites), research opportunities with faculty, Technology. and professional mentoring. It is a goal of the School of Allied Health Sciences faculty to produce graduate Graduate Faculty students who are professionally competent, Hanson, Eric H. thoroughly capable of critical thinking, and highly (2010), B.S., Oregon State University; M.Ph., sought after by employers. Graduates will exhibit Univormed Services University of the Health high ethical professional standards, be devoted to Sciences; M.D., Johns Hopkins University. lifelong learning and be prepared to respond to local, regional or national level demands in their fields of Hirschberg, Henry study. (2006), B.E.E. City University New York; M.D., Ph.D., University of Oslo, Norway. Health Physics & Diagnostic Sciences Kuang, Yu The Department of Health Physics emphasizes the (2012), Assistant Professor; B.M.E., M.S., Zhejiang environmental aspects of radioactivity, safety, University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University environmental issues associated with radioactive waste disposal, and the use of photodynamic therapy Riland, Carson A. to treat cancer. Graduate Degree in Health Physics. (1996); B.S. Bloomsburg University; M.S., Ph.D. Texas A&M University.

Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences Sudowe, Ralf Provides a program of study in the science of human (2006), Associate Professor; Dipl.-Chem, Dr. rer. movement for students interested in the allied health nat., Philipps Universitat Marburg, Germany. professions. The Department is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to professional preparation Many industries, medical facilities, and research and scholarship. Graduate degrees in Kinesiology and laboratories demand professionals who understand Exercise Physiology. radiation hazards, their prevention and control. Prominent among scientists is the health physicist, Physical Therapy who controls the beneficial use of ionizing radiation Physical therapy is considered a specialty area in the while protecting workers and the public from health care field that concentrates on the prevention potential hazards. Our M.S. program provides of disability and the physical rehabilitation following students with instruction and research opportunities injury or impairment. The goals of physical therapy in the field of radiation protection with emphasis on are to help patients regain diminished physical environmental health physics, radioactive waste function, which has been lost secondary to injury or management, radiation dosimetry, medical physics, disease, and to relieve pain. Doctor of Physical and medical health physics. The Department of Therapy (DPT). Health Physics faculty looks forward to working with prospective students in this challenging program of study.

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environment from the potentially harmful effects of Graduate College. Completed applications, official radiation. It incorporates the principles and technical Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores and one skills from many disciplines including: physics, copy of official transcripts from all institutions chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, and attended after high school are submitted to the ecology. The wide spectrums of knowledge required Graduate College. All other data (i.e., letters of of the health physicist make this profession both recommendation and statement of professional goals) challenging and rewarding. are submitted directly to the Department of Health The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Physics is Physics. designed to prepare students in the field of health Students seeking admission to the graduate program physics to administer public and private radiation in health physics must fulfill the following admission health programs; investigate medical uses of requirements: radioactivity; measure and control radiation in the 1. Overall GPA of 3.00 (A=4.00 or equivalent) workplace and the environment; ensure compliance in undergraduate work. Applicants with a with radiation protection regulations; assist in the GPA below 3.00, but not less than 2.75, may cleanup of radioactive and hazardous waste sites; be admitted as a graduate provisional evaluate worker, patient, and public radiation doses; student. and conduct research in radiation protection. 2. Successful completion (grade of C or better) The M.S. in Health Physics Program is accredited by of the following course work: a. Seven- the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics semester credits in biology including an Educational Programs (CAMPEP) and the introductory modern biology course and one Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology higher level course b. Ten-semester credits (ABET). in chemistry or geology including a general The Program Educational Objectives for the M.S. in chemistry sequence and one higher-level Health Physics are as follows: course c. Eight-semester credits in  Graduates will demonstrate competency in elementary calculus (mathematics through applying the theoretical and problem solving differential equations is recommended) d. aspects of health physics and related Twelve semester credits in physics including disciplines. a general physics sequence e. A course in  Graduates will demonstrate competency in computer programming (an additional the practical applications of health physics. course in numerical methods or scientific  Graduates will effectively communicate computing is recommended) Applicants not technical information in both oral and meeting a limited number (maximum of nine written form. credit hours) of prerequisite requirements  Graduates will be competent in research may still be admitted to the program. methods and be able to critically review However, prerequisite requirements may research with the intent of applying findings still be admitted to the program. However, to their practice. prerequisite deficiencies must be completed  Graduates will be prepared to pursue a during the first year of study and prior to lifetime of self-directed learning and registering for HPS 796 or 797. professional development. 3. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in  Graduates will conduct themselves in a health physics, one of the basic sciences, or professional and ethical manner. Follow this in a closely related scientific or engineering link for more information about the Division field. Applicants holding a degree in a non- of Health Sciences. related field may be given special consideration if they have completed all prerequisite course work. Program 4. Students seeking entry to the medical  Health Physics M.S. physics specialization must have a strong foundation in physics and, as such, applicants are required to have either an Health Physics M.S. undergraduate degree in physics or a degree in a related engineering or physical science discipline with course work equivalent to a Admission Requirements minor in physics (includes at least three Applications for admission may be obtained by upper level undergraduate physics courses). contacting the Department of Health Physics or the

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5. A score ranking in the 50th percentile or program planning. At the time the student selects higher on the verbal and quantitative his/her examination committee, the committee sections of the Graduate Record Exam chairperson becomes the student’s official advisor. (GRE). Tests taken prior to August 2011 require a composite score of 1,000 or higher Graduation Requirements on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Students in the M.S. in Health Physics Program must Graduate Record Exam (GRE). adhere to the following requirements for graduation: 6. Three letters of recommendation from 1. Residency Credits. A minimum of 20 credits former instructors or employers that speak to exclusive of thesis or special topic project the applicant’s potential as a graduate must be earned at UNLV. A minimum of 15 student. The individual writing the letter credits must be accumulated within the may use the form available from the School of Allied Health Sciences. Graduate College, which includes a release Attendance at the University of Nevada, form for the student to sign. Reno does not interrupt, but does not 7. A statement of approximately 300 words contribute to, residency credits, because this indicating the student’s professional goals institution is within the University and and reason for seeking graduate education. Community College System of Nevada. 8. International applicants whose native 2. Credit by Challenge Examination. Graduate language is not English must show courses in the Health Physics program may competency in the English language before not be challenged for credit. they can be admitted. A satisfactory score 3. Six-year Completion Rule. All degree (minimum 550 on the written or 213 on the requirements must be completed within six computerized version) on the “Test of calendar years from the date of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) or matriculation. No credit may be used in an comparable evidence of competency in advanced degree program for course work English must be submitted by students as completed more than six calendar years part of their application. immediately preceding the term in which all degree requirements are completed. Progression 4. Allotment of Credits. Students have a choice To progress in the program students must: of catalog under which they wish to 1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average graduate a) the year of official matriculation of 3.00 or above each semester enrolled. or b) the year of graduation. Students are 2. Receive a grade of B (3.00) or above in all encouraged to meet the requirements of the core health physics courses. If less than a B current catalog. is earned, the course may be repeated. The 5. A final oral examination will be held student must be in good standing to repeat a following completion of the thesis or course, and any core course may be repeated professional paper resulting from a research only once. project. The final examination must be held 3. A student may register for a course only at least three weeks prior to the last day of twice. A student who registered for the same instruction in the term in which the student core course twice and has received a grade plans to complete the degree requirements. less than B is ineligible for readmission unless unanimously approved by Health Degree Requirements Physics Program graduate faculty. Requirements for the Master of Science in Health 4. Complete a minimum of six semester hours Physics include completion of 37 semester hours in in each calendar year. required and elective graduate courses. These 5. Pass the comprehensive oral examination. requirements will be established in consultation with 6. Continuously register for three credit hours the student’s advisor in accordance with the of:HPS 797 - Thesis each semester while Department of Health Physics and Graduate College working on the thesis or professional paper policy and shall include: until completion. 1. Health Physics Core (21 credits): Advisement HPS 602 - Radiation Detection The Health Physics Graduate Program Director will HPS 603 - Radiation Physics and Instrumentation serve as academic advisor to all entering students for Laboratory HPS 701 - Applied Nuclear Physics

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HPS 703 - Radiation Interactions and Transport HPS 703 - Radiation Interactions and Transport HPS 720 - Radiation Dosimetry HPS 730 - Advanced Radiation Biology Semester 3: 11 Credits HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar (three times) HPS 718 - Radiochemistry Laboratory HPS 719 - Introduction to Radioanalytical Chemistry 2. Completion of thesis or professional paper (6 HPS 720 - Radiation Dosimetry credits) HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar HPS 797 - Thesis HPS 796 - Professional Paper HPS 796 - Professional Paper Semester 4: 10 Credits 3a. Environmental Health Physics Core (4 HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar credits): Elective HPS 718 - Radiochemistry Laboratory Elective HPS 719 - Introduction to Radioanalytical Chemistry Medical Physics Option: 3b. Environmental Health Physics Electives (9 credits): Semester 1: 7 Credits Graduate-level health physics or other approved HPS 701 - Applied Nuclear Physics graduate-level courses. These include: HPS 616 HPS HPS 730 - Advanced Radiation Biology 670 HPS 750 HPS 760 HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar

4. Medical Physics Core (12 credits) Semester 2: 12 Credits HPS 740 - Medical Imaging Physics HPS 602 - Radiation Detection HPS 740L - Diagnostic Medical Physics Clinical HPS 603 - Radiation Physics and Instrumentation Rotation and Laboratory Laboratory HPS 742 - Radiation Therapy Physics HPS 703 - Radiation Interactions and Transport HPS 742L - Therapy Physics Clinical Rotation and HPS 740 - Medical Imaging Physics Lab HPS 795 - Independent Study Semester 3: HPS 796 - Professional Paper 3 Credits

5. Comprehensive Examination: Comprehensive Semester 4: 7 Credits Examination: The comprehensive oral exam will be HPS 720 - Radiation Dosimetry taken by all students after completion of the second HPS 742 - Radiation Therapy Physics semester of enrollment in the program. The exam will HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar be pass/fail. Students who fail the exam may re-take the exam at the end of their third semester of Semester 5: 11 Credits enrollment . Students who fail their second attempt HPS 740 - Medical Imaging Physics will be separated from the program. Students may not HPS 742L - Therapy Physics Clinical Rotation and defend their thesis prospectus until successful Lab completion of the oral exam. The exam will be HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar administered by the graduate faculty from Health HPS 795 - Independent Study Physics. HPS 796 - Professional Paper

Program of Study Course Descriptions Environmental Health Physics Option: HPS 602 - Radiation Detection Semester 1: 10 Credits This course has been approved for graduate credit. A HPS 701 - Applied Nuclear Physics full description of this course may be found in the HPS 730 - Advanced Radiation Biology Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar number. Elective HPS 603 - Radiation Physics and Instrumentation Semester 2: 9 Credits Laboratory HPS 602 - Radiation Detection This course has been approved for graduate credit. A HPS 603 - Radiation Physics and Instrumentation full description of this course may be found in the Laboratory

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Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 scintillation counters will be examined. number. Radiochemical separation and analysis of environmental samples are performed. Novel and HPS 616 - Advanced Health Physics standard procedures for sample examination will be Credits 3 covered. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Solutions to problems pertaining to radiation safety in Corequisite: HPS 602 the environment, industry, medical facilities, and nuclear reactors. Topics include shielding, HPS 719 - Introduction to Radioanalytical accelerators, radon, non-ionizing radiation, and Chemistry radiation dose-effect. Prerequisites: HPS 300 and Credits 1 HPS 402, or equivalent. Introduction to the principles and concepts of radioanalytical chemistry, such as the use of tracers, HPS 670 - Environmental Health Physics carriers and spikes and isotope dilution analysis. This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Sample preparation and techniques for full description of this course may be found in the radioanalytical separations and source preparation. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Differences between macro chemistry and tracer number. chemistry. Prerequisites: HPS 602.

HPS 680 - Industrial Hygiene HPS 720 - Radiation Dosimetry This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Credits 3 full description of this course may be found in the Mathematical treatment of the fundamental principles Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 of internal and external radiation dosimetry. Pathway number. models and bioassay techniques studied to support the calculation of radiation dose from the intake of HPS 701 - Applied Nuclear Physics radioactivity. General external dosimetry from a Credits 3 variety of industrial and medical sources is Atomic and nuclear structure; decay energetics and addressed. Prerequisites: HPS 701 or consent of kinetics; interactions of radiation with matter; instructor. radiation protection standards; practical aspects of radiation protection; photon, neutron, beta and X-ray HPS 730 - Advanced Radiation Biology shielding; criticality; radiation protection at reactors, Credits 3 accelerators and medical facilities; radioactive Topics covered include: physics and chemistry of material transportation regulations. radiation absorption, cell survival curves, repair of radiation damage, radiation carcinogenesis, risk HPS 702 - Radiation Detection and Transport assessment models, cancer biology, model tumor Credits 3 systems, and dose fractionation in radiotherapy. Detection of ionizing radiation, counting statistics, and radiation transport modeling. Prerequisites: HPS HPS 740 - Medical Imaging Physics 701, STA 161 or 491, or consent of instructor. Credits 3 Corequisite: HPS 718 Conceptual, mathematical, and diagnostic aspects of commonly used clinical imaging modalities including HPS 703 - Radiation Interactions and Transport film-screen radiography, computed tomography, Credits 3 magnetic resonance imaging, single photon emission Decay energetics and kinetics; interactions of computed tomography, positron emission radiation with matter, radiation protection standards; tomography, and ultrasound. Prerequisites: HPS 701 practical aspects of radiation protection; photon, or consent of instructor. neutron, beta, and x-ray shielding, radioactive material transportation regulations, radiation HPS 740L - Diagnostic Medical Physics Clinical transport. Prerequisites: HPS 701. Rotation and Laboratory Credits 3 HPS 718 - Radiochemistry Laboratory Covers the quality control and assurance aspects of Credits 3 commonly used clinical diagnostic modalities Laboratory experiments in radiation detection, including film-screen and digital radiography, counting statistics and radiochemical separations are mammography, computed tomography, magnetic discussed. The operation and calibration of alpha- resonance imaging, single photon emission computed and gamma-ray spectrometry equipment and liquid tomography (SPECT), and positron emission

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tomography (PET). Prerequisites: HPS 701. recognition, monitoring technology, engineering Corequisite: HHPS 740 or consent of instructor. control methodology, and best practice. Prerequisites: HPS 680 or consent of instructor. HPS 742 - Radiation Therapy Physics Credits 3 HPS 791 - Graduate Seminar Use of ionizing and nonionizing radiation in radiation Credits 1 therapy to cause controlled biological effects in Overview of research methods, ethics, professional cancer patients. Emphasis on external treatment development, and technical communications related techniques using photon and electron beams, internal to health physics. Students prepare and give seminars treatment techniques, and treatment planning. on topics of interest in health physics. Notes: May be Prerequisites: HPS 701 or consent of instructor. repeated for a maximum of three credits.

HPS 742L - Therapy Physics Clinical Rotation HPS 795 - Independent Study and Lab Credits 1 – 3 Credits 3 Individual directed study of a topic in health physics An introductory course dealing with the practical not covered in depth in other courses. Notes: May be aspects of clinical therapeutic physics. Labs will be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: performed in a clinical setting and students will be Graduate standing in health physics and consent of introduced to the technology and procedures instructor. commonly encountered in a modern radiation therapy facility. Prerequisites: HPS 742. HPS 796 - Professional Paper Credits 3 HPS 750 - Radiation Risk Assessment Discussion of the components of a research proposal, Credits 3 writing a research proposal, and conducting pilot Descriptive and mathematical treatment of projects. Notes: May be repeated but only six credits radionuclide transport, bioaccumulation, and human applied to the student's program. Grading: S/F uptake. Notes: Risk analyses based on recent grading only. Prerequisites: HPS 620, HPS 701, epidemiological studies reviewed. Prerequisites: graduate standing in health physics, and consent of HPS 670 or consent of instructor. instructor.

HPS 760 - Environmental Restoration and HPS 797 - Thesis Radioactive Waste Management Credits 3 Credits 3 Notes: May be repeated but only six credits applied Overview of the cleanup and management of to the student's program. Grading: S/F grading only. radioactive and mixed wastes in the federal and Prerequisites: HPS 620, HPS 701, graduate standing private sector. Role of radiation protection personnel in health physics, and consent of instructor. in radioactive waste management activities discussed. Prerequisites: HPS 701 or consent of instructor. Health Sciences HSC 777 - Advanced Applied Statistics for the HPS 772 - Environmental Radiation Health Sciences Measurements Credits 3 Credits 3 Application of advanced statistical procedures to the Laboratory sessions provide practical experience with investigation of research problems in the health techniques to evaluate the presence of radioactivity in science professions. Emphasis on a conceptual environmental media. Topics include environmental understanding of selected advanced statistical radiation sources, environmental monitoring plans, techniques with application to the investigation and sample collection and analysis, in-situ gamma- ay analysis of problems in the health sciences area. spectrometry, data interpretation and laboratory Prerequisites: Introductory course in statistics and quality control. Notes: One hour lecture and three introduction to research methodology course or hours laboratory. Prerequisites: HPS 670 and HPS consent of instructor. 718 or consent of instructor.

HPS 781 - Industrial Hygiene II Credits 3 Overview of the major physical and biological Kinesiology & Nutrition hazards in the industrial environment emphasizing Sciences

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Chair Young, John C. Kinesiology is the study of human movement as it (1991), Professor; B.S.Ed., M.S., University of relates to human performance. The graduate degrees Michigan; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison. offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences are designed to prepare students Graduate Coordinator for advanced study in biomedical sciences, clinical Tandy, Richard D. positions, and leadership positions in instituting (1989), Associate Professor; B.S., Appalachian State physical fitness programs in public and private University; M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University. organizations. The department is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to professional preparation and scholarship and to creating an environment in Graduate Admissions Coordinator which both basic and applied research in the field of Wulf, Gabriele kinesiology is stimulated. Comprehensive (2001), Professor; Diploma, Ph.D., Deutsche laboratories have been developed for the study of Sporthochschule Koln; Ph.D., University of Munich. human performance, injury rehabilitation, and skill acquisition. Graduate Faculty Dufek, Janet S. Students are afforded the opportunity to work closely (2002), Associate Research Professor, B.S. with faculty in all areas of academics and research. University of Wisconsin, Superior; M.S. Illinois State The faculty are recognized internationally through University; Ph.D. University of Oregon. their scholarship and research and are enthusiastically committed to graduate education. Golding, Lawrence A. (1976), Distinguished Professor; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences University of Illinois. offers programs of study that lead to a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology or Guadagnoli, Mark A. Kinesiology. These degree programs allow students a (1991), Professor; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M choice of preparation and opportunities to specialize University; Ph.D., Auburn University. in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning/motor control and sports medicine. The goal Holcomb, William R. of the graduate program in kinesiology is to provide (2001), Associate Professor; B.S. Berry College; students with the theory, knowledge, and skills M.S. U.S. Sports Academy; Ph.D. Auburn necessary to apply the principles of human movement University. in a variety of community, research, clinical, or athletic settings, or to pursue advanced study at the Kruskall, Laura J. doctoral level. (1999), Associate Professor; B.A. Mount Saint Mary College; M.S. Columbia University; Ph.D. Programs Pennsylvania State University  Exercise Physiology M.S.

 Kinesiology M.S. Mangus, Brent C. (1985), Associate Professor; B.S., Utah State  Kinesiology Ph.D. University; M.S., University of Oregon; Ed.D., University of Utah. Exercise Physiology M.S.

Mercer, John (1999), Associate Professor; B.S., Buffalo State The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology is College of New York; M.S., University of North designed to provide the student with an Texas; Ph.D., University of Oregon. understanding of the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. The program also emphasizes the effect of regular exercise on adults and offers students experience in conducting physical fitness Rubley, Mack evaluations, and exercise testing. In addition, the (2001), Assistant Professor; B.S., University of graduate is prepared for entrance into a doctoral Colorado; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; program in exercise physiology. Ph.D., Brigham Young University.

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The program emphasizes academic preparation in  KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology exercise physiology, laboratory experience, knowledge of research methodology, and statistics. Research Tools Students must complete a thesis in the general area of Electives exercise physiology.  KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical Techniques I Admission Requirements  KIN 750 - Research Methods Students are admitted in the fall, spring, and summer  KIN 749 - Thesis semesters. Applicants for admission must have an undergraduate major in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, athletic training, biology, nutrition, or a related academic discipline. Kinesiology M.S.

Applicants must have a minimum overall The Master of Science in Kinesiology is designed for undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0), students interested in the study of human or 3.00 (A=4.0) in the last two years. The Graduate performance. Students are provided with the Record Examination must be taken prior to applying. theoretical foundations of the movement-based Successful applicants generally have a 3.00 sciences and select an emphasis in biomechanics, undergraduate grade point average and a combined motor learning/control, or sports medicine. Through score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections of involvement in directed research projects, students the GRE and higher than 3.5 on the analytical obtain an in-depth understanding of laboratory section. Interested applicants must send the following equipment research and applications in the information to the Graduate College: biomedical sciences. Graduates are prepared to make 1. A completed application for graduate applications of the movement sciences in research, studies. clinical or athletic settings and for entrance into 2. Official transcripts of all colleges and doctoral programs in kinesiology. universities attended. Admission Requirements Interested applicants must send the following Students are admitted in the fall, spring, and summer information to the Department of Kinesiology: semesters. Applicants for admission must have an 1. Copies of all transcripts sent to the Graduate undergraduate major in kinesiology, exercise science, College. physical education, athletic training, biology, 2. Official GRE scores. nutrition, or a related academic discipline. 3. A letter of intent that addresses: Reason(s) for wishing to earn an advanced degree. Applicants must have a minimum overall Motivation for attending UNLV. Summary undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0), of educational goals. Summary of research or 3.00 (A=4.0) in the last two years. The Graduate activities and interests. Possible faculty Record Examination (GRE) is not required for mentors. admission except in cases where the department 4. Two letters of recommendation from requests it be taken. Successful applicants generally persons familiar with the applicant’s have a 3.00 undergraduate grade point average and a academic record and potential for graduate combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative study. sections of the GRE and higher than 3.5 on the analytical section. Interested applicants must send the Degree Requirements following information to the Graduate College: The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology 1. A completed application for graduate requires a minimum of 33 credit hours. The studies. curriculum for the M.S. in Exercise Physiology 2. Official transcripts of all colleges and consists of the following courses: universities attended.

Core Courses Interested applicants must send the following  KIN 605 - Sports Nutrition information to the Department of Kinesiology:  KIN 738 - Human Physiology 1. Copies of all transcripts sent to the Graduate College.  KIN 739 - Evaluation of Physical Working Capacity

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2. Official GRE scores (when requested by the academic concentrations in physical education Kinesiology Department). teacher education, administration. 3. A letter of intent that addresses: Reason(s) for wishing to earn an advanced degree. Admission Requirements Motivation for attending UNLV. Summary Admission to doctoral study in the Department of of educational goals. Summary of research Sports Education Leadership will be granted to activities and interests. Possible faculty qualified applicants based on a combination of the mentors. following: 4. Two letters of recommendation from 1. A master’s degree from an accredited persons familiar with the applicant’s college or university academic record and potential for graduate 2. Official copies of all postsecondary study. transcripts 3. Professional vita or resume Degree Requirements 4. Evidence of writing ability with appropriate examples including excerpt from a master’s The Master of Science in Kinesiology requires a thesis, professional paper, or published minimum of 33 credit hours. The curriculum for the article M.S. in Kinesiology consists of the following: 5. Three letters of recommendation from

previous instructors and/or professional Core Courses - Total Credits: 9 colleagues attesting to the applicant’s ability Students must complete one course from each of to complete doctoral study three areas: biomechanics, motor learning/motor 6. A detailed statement explaining why the control, exercise physiology. student desires admission to the program 7. A personal interview with the department Research Tools - Total Credits: 9 graduate faculty. Interviews will be held in  KIN 750 - Research Methods March.  KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical 8. Satisfactory GRE test scores (taken within Techniques I five years from the date of application for admission) 9. TOEFL scores are required of international Specialization - Total Credits: 9 students with a preferred minimum of 550 Research opportunities and course work are available for the written exam, 213 for the in biomechanics, motor learning/motor control, and computerized exam, or 80 for the internet- sports medicine. The individual student’s program based exam. will be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor. Admission Process Applications for the Ph.D. program will be Thesis Option - Total Credits: 9 considered once per year and deadline for receipt of Students electing to complete a thesis must complete application is March 1. Application forms, fees, and KIN 749 and three credits of electives in consultation official transcripts with their advisor. should be sent to the Graduate College online. Further admission information and application forms Non-Thesis Option - Total Credits: 9 may be obtained from the UNLV Graduate College Students electing this option must complete KIN 748 website at: and select six credits of electives. http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/admissions. Three letters of recommendation, professional resume or vita, GRE scores, official copies of all college transcripts, evidence of writing ability (e.g., excerpt Kinesiology Ph.D. from masters’ thesis, professional paper or published article), a detailed statement explaining why the The Ph.D. program is designed specifically for student desires admission, and a statement professionals who desire tenure-track research, demonstrating evidence of professional/ educational teaching, and administrative positions in compatibility with program goals should be postsecondary education. The Ph.D. program offers submitted to the Department of Sports Education Leadership, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 453031. As a final step in

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the admission process, a personal interview with the comprehensive examinations, adhering to timelines graduate faculty will be conducted. cited for other graduate programs scheduled by the Graduate College and the Department of Sports Education Leadership. Students may petition the Degree Requirements Sports Education Leadership Graduate Faculty for The Ph.D. in Sports Education Leadership will permission to take comprehensive examinations consist of a minimum of 66 credit hours beyond the pending approval of the advisory committee. master’s degree to include the following areas: content knowledge (18); two 9 hour cognate areas The questions on the comprehensive examination (18); research methodology (15); and the culminating address elements of content knowledge, research experience of prospectus (3) and dissertation (12). methodology, and related discipline electives. The Individual programs of study may exceed minimum student’s advisory committee provides general requirements and specific course work will vary parameters from which questions are selected. “Take- depending on particular interest. Students must home” examinations, in whole or in part, are not maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher for all course work allowed. Students may use college provided taken at the doctoral level. technology for word-processing. Grading consists of two categories: Pass and Fail. Scholarly Product Requirement Each student must satisfy a scholarly product Upon receiving a passing grade for the written requirement. This requirement can be met in one of comprehensive examination, students will be two ways: required to pass an oral examination by their 1. Students may submit a research study to a respective advisory committees. Students must refereed journal for publication. successfully complete the written and oral 2. Students may submit a proposal for comprehensive examinations before enrolling in presentation of research at an annual dissertation hours. conference of a national organization. Dissertation Proposal and Defense Student Advisory Committees Following the successful completion of the written Students are required to select a graduate advisory and oral comprehensive examinations, the student committee before completing 16 hours or by the sixth must submit a dissertation proposal to the Doctoral week for the first semester of admission if 12+ hours, Advisory Committee and submit the accompanying taken prior to admission, is considered part of the “Dissertation Prospectus Approval” form from the degree program. Advisory committees must consist Graduate College. The Doctoral Advisory Committee of three Sports Education Leadership graduate will determine the acceptability of the prospectus. faculty members (one of which can be an associate graduate faculty member) and a graduate college Upon approval of the prospectus, the student must representative from outside of the department. The obtain approval for the study from the Institutional chair of the advisory committee must be a graduate Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects. faculty member in the Department of Sports Education Leadership. Advisory committees should Upon completion of the dissertation, a defense will be informed prior to the student’s completion of 16 be scheduled and conducted in accordance with the credit hours. The committee oversees the student’s Graduate College’s policy for dissertation progress, including the comprehensive exams. A completion. Students should obtain The Graduate temporary advisor is assigned until the student Study Guide and the Guide to Preparing and becomes acquainted with the faculty and selects Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation from the his/her advisory committee. Graduate College web site.

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Clinical Laboratory Sciences CLS 633 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory I CLS 612 - Clinical Immunology This course has been approved for graduate credit. A This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. number. CLS 634 - Clinical Microbiology II CLS 613 - Clinical Immunology Laboratory This course has been approved for graduate credit. A This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. number. CLS 635 - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory II CLS 614 - Transfusion - Immunohematology This course has been approved for graduate credit. A This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. number. CLS 642 - Clinical Chemistry I CLS 615 - Transfusion Medicine This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Immunohematology Laboratory full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. CLS 643 - Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory This course has been approved for graduate credit. A CLS 622 - Clinical Hematology I full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. CLS 644 - Clinical Chemistry II This course has been approved for graduate credit. A CLS 623 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory I full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. CLS 645 - Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory This course has been approved for graduate credit. A CLS 624 - Clinical Hematology II full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. CLS 653 - Seminar in CLS IV This course has been approved for graduate credit. A CLS 625 - Clinical Hematology Laboratory II full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. CLS 681 - Clinical Practicum in Hematology This course has been approved for graduate credit. A CLS 632 - Clinical Microbiology I full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. CLS 682 - Clinical Practicum in Chemistry

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This course has been approved for graduate credit. A biomechanical terminology to understand factors that full description of this course may be found in the influence endurance swimming, biking, and running Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 performance, for example. number. KIN 657 - Physiology of Endurance Performance CLS 683 - Clinical Practicum in Credits 3 Immunohematology The primary objective of this course is to provide a This course has been approved for graduate credit. A study of endurance performance from an exercise full description of this course may be found in the physiology perspective. At the conclusion of the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 course, the student will be able to demonstrate an number. understanding of physiological factors that influence endurance swimming, biking, and running CLS 684 - Clinical Practicum in Microbiology performance, for example. This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the KIN 685 - Physical Activity and the Law Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 This course has been approved for graduate credit. A number. full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 CLS 685 - Advanced Clinical Practicum number. This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the KIN 691 - Exercise Physiology Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 This course has been approved for graduate credit. A number. full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Kinesiology number. KIN 601 - History of Exercise and Sport Science This course has been approved for graduate credit. A KIN 692 - Clinical Exercise Physiology full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. KIN 605 - Sports Nutrition This course has been approved for graduate credit. A KIN 695 - Sports Medicine full description of this course may be found in the This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 full description of this course may be found in the number. Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number. KIN 614 - Enhancing Mental and Motor Abilities This course has been approved for graduate credit. A KIN 700 - Special Problems in Kinesiology full description of this course may be found in the Credits 1 – 6 Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Specialized instruction and/or research designed to number. develop depth in understanding a current kinesiology problem. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of KIN 615 - Introduction to Forensic Kinesiology six credits. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. This course has been approved for graduate credit. A full description of this course may be found in the KIN 730 - Organization and Administration of Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Athletic Training number. Credits 3 Develop and utilize organization and administrative KIN 656 - Biomechanics of Endurance theories and philosophies in managing facilities, co- Performance workers and students in a variety of athletic settings. Credits 3 The primary objective of this course is to provide a KIN 731 - Orthopedic Assessment in Sports study of endurance performance from a Medicine biomechanical perspective. At the conclusion of the Credits 3 course, the student will be able to apply Theory and methods of orthopedic assessment as they

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relate to the understanding, evaluation, treatment, and KIN 739 - Evaluation of Physical Working rehabilitation of sport injuries. Emphasis on advanced Capacity understanding of the theoretical applications of Credits 3 advanced assessment techniques for orthopedic Concepts and methodology in the measurement of injuries. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. energy metabolism in humans. Examination of the various methods used to measure physical working KIN 733 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and capacity with the treadmill and ergometry. Rehabilitation Understanding of basic electrophysiology of Credits 3 myocardium and pulmonary function measurements. Overview of theoretical concepts and techniques in Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. sport psychology. Emphasis on the application of psychology to human movement, skilled athletic KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology performance, and injury rehabilitation. Credits 3 Lecture, discussion, and laboratory experiences KIN 734 - Therapeutic Intervention in Sports dealing with impact of acute and chronic exercise on Medicine several systems. Selected topics such as nutrition and Credits 3 exercise, weight control, physical working capacity, Theoretical background in the application of and body composition. Prerequisites: KIN 739 therapeutic intervention in a practical setting. KIN 743 - Research Techniques in Biomechanics KIN 735 - Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Credits 3 Principles and Practices Examination of some of the techniques used in Credits 3 biomechanical research for data collection, analysis, Provides opportunity to study theory and techniques and presentation. Emphasis on developing an of various exercise rehabilitation processes and apply understanding of experimental techniques, their these processes on a case study basis. Prerequisites: capabilities and limitations. The Graduate standing and consent of instructor. lecture/discussion/lab sessions provide a historical and theoretical basis for each of the techniques KIN 736 - Biomechanical Applications in examined. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Kinesiology consent of instructor. Credits 3 Provides opportunity to learn mechanical principles KIN 744 - Thermoregulation During Physical underlying human movement and apply these skills Work in a laboratory situation. Prerequisites: Graduate Credits 3 standing and consent of instructor. Emphasizes physical mechanisms of heat transfer and their physiological control: relationship among body KIN 737 - Biomechanics of Strength temperatures, sweat rate, exercise loads, Credits 3 environmental temperature, and heat stress. Interdisciplinary examination of concepts and Prerequisites: KIN 739 and consent of instructor. principles involved in strength development and force production. Includes study of neurological, KIN 745 - Human Energy Metabolism physiological and mechanical factors affecting Credits 3 force/tension/power generation, and biomechanical Study of the interactions between nutrition, energy interactions with external loads and various metabolism, and physical exercise. Emphasis on how resistance training equipment. Prerequisites: the body assimilates, stores, and makes available Graduate standing or consent of instructor. food energy to power muscular work. Prerequisites: KIN 739 or consent of instructor. KIN 738 - Human Physiology Credits 3 KIN 747 - Graduate Seminar Study of mechanisms which regulate physiological Credits 1 systems and the way regulation functions to maintain Oral presentations of proposed and completed homeostasis. Emphasis on those systems involved in research by graduate students, graduate faculty, and the integrated response to exercise. Prerequisites: guests. Notes: May be taken for credit to a maximum Consent of instructor, undergraduate course in of four credits. anatomy and physiology. KIN 748 - Professional Paper

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Credits 1 – 6 KIN 775 - Internship in Athletic Administration May be repeated but only three credits will be applied Credits 3 to the student’s program. Notes: May be repeated but The internship in Athletics is a culminating only two credits will be applied to the student's experience that provides an opportunity to apply program. Grading: S/F grading only. knowledge and skills learned in the academic program while working within an athletic KIN 749 - Thesis administration or related organization. Students will Credits 3 – 6 work under the direction of a supervisor in an area Notes: May be repeated but only six credits will be related to their selected interest for future applied to the student's program. Grading: S/F employment. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum grading only. of six credits.

KIN 750 - Research Methods KIN 788 - Independent Study Credits 3 Credits 1-3 Overview of techniques used in historical, Independent Study descriptive, and experimental research such as those found in exercise science, health, physical education, KIN 796 - Supervised Practice: Community and recreation research publications. Procedures for Nutrition formulating a research proposal; hypothesis testing; Credits 2 experimental designs and statistical applications. For Students accepted into the Department of Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students gain KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical intensive experiences covering all aspects of Techniques I community nutrition programming. Students will Credits 3 observe the diversity within community nutrition in Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical terms of mission, target audience and programs and procedures utilized in studies reported in exercise will actively participate in nutrition program science, health, physical education, and recreation. development, implementation, evaluation, and Prerequisites: KIN 750 marketing. Corequisite: KIN 797 and KIN 798.

KIN 752 - Selected Application of Statistical KIN 797 - Supervised Practice: Food Service Techniques II Management Credits 3 Credits 2 Statistical analysis techniques including correlation For students accepted into the Department of and regression, anova, multivariate analysis, manova Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students will for repeated measures designs. Introduction to gain experience in managing the diet office, tray line selected statistical software packages; computer- production and supervision, food service production, aided graphics and data presentation techniques. cafeteria management, and catering. Corequisite: Prerequisites: KIN 751 or consent of instructor. KIN 796 and KIN 798.

KIN 755 - Research on Physical Activity Behavior KIN 798 - Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition Credits 3 and Dietetics Students review the scholarly literature pertaining to Credits 2 physical activity behavior. Papers with special For students accepted into the Department of implications for building a general knowledge base Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship. Students will requisite to the conduct of research on physical gain the skills required to screen and assess activity behavior are read, discussed, and critically individual patients, interpret laboratory values, analyzed. develop and implement appropriate care plans, complete appropriate diet instructions, and document KIN 762 - Motor Learning Applications all assessment and plan information in correct Credits 3 medical chart format. Corequisite: KIN 797 and KIN Designed to explain basic concepts of motor learning 798. involved in organizing and scheduling practice for efficient learning/teaching of motor skills. Includes KIN 799 - Dissertation discussions of memory, feedback, stages of learning, Credits 1 – 12 and other motor learning principles. Culminating research analysis and writing toward completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.

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Physical Therapy have some opportunity to investigate specialized aspects of physical therapy through numerous clinical exposures. The program of study consists of Chair approximately 111 credit hours of graduate course Wallmann, Harvey work and consists of intense academic and clinical (1997), Associate Professor; B.A., M.S., Purdue work spread over six semesters and three summers. University; M.S., University of Indianapolis; DSc, These hours are divided between classroom, clinical Loma Linda University. and research activities.

Graduate Coordinator The DPT is an entry-level professional program Puentedura, E. Louie designed to provide individuals with appropriate (2007), Assistant Professor; B.S. and baccalaureate degrees the knowledge and skills to G.D.M.T., Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, La develop clinical and research expertise in the Trobe University, Australia; D.P.T., Northern provision of physical therapy. Upon receiving this Arizona University. degree, students will be eligible to sit for the licensure examination in physical therapy. Graduate Faculty Hickman, Robbin The mission of the UNLV Department of Physical (2007), Assistant Professor; B.S., California State Therapy is to develop competent, caring and University, Long Beach; M.H.S., University of autonomous practitioners who will serve the health Indianapolis; D.Sc., Rock Mountain University of care needs of the State of Nevada and the profession Health Professionals. and who are doctorally prepared to engage in critical thinking, evidence-based practice, life-long learning, and service in a variety of health care settings, Landers, Merrill including rural and under-served areas. (2001), Associate Professor; B.S., Brigham Young University; DPT, Creighton University. Program  Physical Therapy D.P.T. Schuerman, Sue (2006), Assistant Professor; B.S., University of Nebraska; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts, Physical Therapy D.P.T. Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Admission Requirements Young, Danny Admission to the program is limited to 30 available (2007), Assistant Professor; B.S., Southern Utah spaces per class. Students enrolling in any class in the University; D.P.T., Creighton University. Department of Physical Therapy must be admitted (graduate standing only, no graduate provisional The Department of Physical Therapy offers a standing accepted) to the program in the Summer graduate program leading to a Doctor of Physical semester of each year. Since enrollment is limited in Therapy (DPT) degree. The program is designed to the Physical Therapy program, satisfactory prepare students to plan and administer treatment to completion of prerequisite courses does not assure an help patients regain diminished physical function lost applicant of admission. No student may take any secondary to injury or disease, to promote soft tissue class as a “Nondegree Seeking” student. Admissions healing, and to relieve pain. By determining the criteria are reviewed by the faculty annually and are degree of impairment, physical therapists are then subject to change. able to help patients return to full function by using various physical agents such as electrical stimulation, Prior to application to the program, the individual is heat, and cold to decrease pain and by using advised to fully explore the nature of the profession therapeutic exercises to increase strength, endurance, of physical therapy. Students are expected to and coordination. volunteer in or visit various physical therapy facilities in order to gain a broad view of the roles and The purpose of the Department of Physical Therapy responsibilities of a physical therapist. As part of the is to provide students pursuing a career in physical interview process, students will be assessed on their therapy the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and knowledge of the scope of the profession of physical skills required for the safe practice of physical therapy. therapy. Students are prepared as generalists, but also

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The application deadline is December 15 preceding 2. Official transcripts from all previous college and the June in which admission is desired. After professional schools. applications are received, they are reviewed 3. Official scores from the Graduate Record regarding the minimum requirements, i.e., Examination (GRE). baccalaureate degree, GPAs, etc. Only the leading The program is open to qualified applicants without candidates will be invited for interviews during the regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Spring semester, which are based on satisfactory age, national origin, marital status, or the presents of completion of the admission requirements. any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

The following requirements are considered for Prerequisite Courses admission into the Doctor of Physical Therapy In addition to completing the requirements of a program: baccalaureate degree, applicants must have 1. Prior to entering the program, candidates must completed or be able to complete the necessary complete prerequisite courses and earn a specific hours of prerequisite course work with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or grade of at least a C prior to admission to the university. There is no preference given to any program. Grades below a C in prerequisite courses particular baccalaureate degree. will not be accepted. No more than two prerequisite 2. A minimum overall undergraduate grade point science courses should be in progress or incomplete average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale with a minimum and all prerequisite science courses must be average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for prerequisite courses. completed by the end of the spring semester (quarter) 3. A composite score of 1000 or higher on the verbal prior to commencing the program. Those students in and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record the process of fulfilling the requirements of a Examination (GRE) is preferred. A score of 4 out of prerequisite course must realize that their acceptance 6 is recommended on the Analytical Writing Section into the program is contingent upon satisfactory of the GRE. completion of that course during the application 4. Students must apply to the DPT program via the process. new Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). Only applications from PTCAS Courses taken on a pass-fail basis may not fulfill will be considered. Please use the URL prerequisite requirements. Individuals submitting www.ptcas.org to complete your application. prerequisite course work completed prior to 1995 The following are required with your should contact the Physical Therapy Department application to PTCAS: Office to determine if the course work is appropriate A. Three letters of recommendation. Two of to fulfill prerequisite course requirements, which are the letters need to be from a licensed physical as follows: therapist who can evaluate the applicant’s 1. One year of lecture-based biology courses potential as a student in the physical therapy 2. One year of laboratory and lecture-based program. The remaining letter can be from a anatomy and physiology courses former professor or employer. 3. One year of laboratory and lecture-based B. An autobiographical statement of inorganic chemistry approximately 300 words describing the 4. One year of laboratory and lecture-based student’s professional goals and reasons for physics seeking graduate education in physical 5. One year psychology (introduction to therapy. psychology and one semester of either child, C. Knowledge of the field through actual adolescent, developmental or abnormal work or volunteer experience (a minimum of psychology) 100 hours or more divided among hospital 6. One semester statistics and outpatient facilities). Additional hours in diversified settings are strongly Advisement recommended. All entering students will be assigned a specific 5. An interview may be required. faculty member for advisement.

Information to be submitted to the Graduate College: Policies and Procedures 1. Application forms are available on the Graduate Policies and procedures for didactic and clinical work College website, with appropriate fees. regarding course grades, probation, separation, and reapplication are detailed in the Department of

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Physical Therapy Student Manual and Clinical available to students failing didactic course Education Manual. work. A student who is registered for the same course twice and has withdrawn or Progression received a Fail is ineligible for readmission To progress in the Physical Therapy Program unless otherwise approved by the ARC, students must adhere to the following guidelines: Department Chair, and Graduate Dean. 1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average 5. The students must follow the proposed of 3.00 or above each semester enrolled. curriculum in the specified time frames 2. Receive a grade of B- or above in all unless otherwise approved by the ARC, required physical therapy courses. Students Department Chair, and Graduate Dean. who do not maintain a 3.00 average or who receive any grade less than a B- in any Objectives course at the end of the semester will be 1. To prepare students to be the purveyors of notified in writing and placed on probation physical therapy practice through clinical at that time. A second grade of C+ or lower excellence, critical thinking, scientific received in any course in the ensuing inquiry, and social responsibility. semester or failure to restore the cumulative 2. To prepare students to differentially average to 3.00 or above during the ensuing diagnose enabling them to establish an semester will bring about separation from appropriate plan of care and provide referral the program. The student’s status in the as necessary. program will be determined the 3. To prepare graduates who will be able to Chair/Director on the recommendation of work autonomously in a wide variety of the Academic Review Committee (ARC) settings and roles as practitioners, clinical regarding the student’s separation or action educators and researchers, supervisors, plan for remediation. administrators and consultants. 3. The student will not progress in the program 4. To prepare students to adapt to changes in if any of the following occur: health care and society and be prepared to a. An earned F in any didactic course. work in challenging environments with This results in immediate elderly, rural, and underserved populations. separation without the option for 5. To educate students in the design and reapplication. implementation of culturally competent b. Failure of a third attempt of any health care. clinical competency check-off with 6. To develop scientific practitioners, who are the exception of the final practical able to demonstrate the ability to critically exam. analyze literature, utilize evidence-based c. A failure of a final practical exam integrated treatment approaches, and value (different than the competency clinical based research. check-off). 7. To prepare graduates to educate and d. A grade of C+ or below in more encourage patients to achieve functional than one course in any semester. independence so they may have an improved e. Inability to rectify probationary quality of life and become more productive status within the time frame members of society. allotted by the ARC. 8. To prepare graduates who will be able to f. A student on probation whose organize and promote health awareness, actions warrant probation in wellness, and prevention education, and another category (academic, reintegrate populations with special needs professional behavior, clinical) may into the community throughout-reach also be separated. programs. 4. A student may register for a Supervised 9. To prepare graduates to assume a leadership Clinical Education course only two times if role in addressing critical issues that affect the option to reapply is approved by the clinical practice, education, research, and ARC and a recommendation is made to the public policy. department chair/director. This option is 10. To prepare graduates to be committed to a only available to students who have failed a lifetime of self-directed learning, clinical rotation and have been separated professional development, integrity, from the program. This option is not

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community involvement, and to exemplify DPT 726 - Evidenced-Based Practice in Physical professional and personal ethics and values. Therapy I - 1 credit 11. To prepare graduates to demonstrate DPT 744 - Gross Anatomy I - 2 credits understanding of medico-legal issues in DPT 744L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab I -1 credit* physical therapy practice through active DPT 745 - Gross Anatomy II - 2 credits involvement in professional organization. DPT 745L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab II -1 credit* 12. To educate students on the benefits of working interdependently with other health Fall Semester 1st Year - Total Credits: 19 care professionals using a team approach to DPT 730 - Foundations of Observation and patient care. Assessment - 2 credits DPT 730L - Foundations of Observation and Graduation Requirements Assessment - 2 credits* Students in the Physical Therapy program must DPT 741 - Orthopaedic Principles - 3 credits* adhere to the following requirements for graduation: DPT 742 - Clinical and Pathological Physiology - 5 1. Satisfactory completion of the Physical credits Therapy program curriculum including the DPT 746 - Neuroanatomy - 3 credits required period of clinical education with a DPT 746L - Neuroanatomy Lab - 1 credit grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a DPT 749 - Applied Exercise Physiology - 2 credits scale of 4.00. DPT 749L Applied Exercise Physiology Lab - 1 2. Credit by Challenge Examination. Graduate credit courses in the Department of Physical Therapy may not be challenged for credit. Spring Semester 1st Year - Total Credits: 19 3. The program must be completed within six DPT 732 - Therapeutic Exercise - 2 credits years from the date of matriculation. The DPT 732L - Therapeutic Exercise - 1 credit chair/director will evaluate potential DPT 735 - Functional Training and Acute Care - 2 exceptions. credits 4. In addition to the course requirements, the DPT 735L - Functional Training and Acute Care Lab student must satisfactorily prepare a written - 1 credit document and oral presentation of a final DPT 748 - Pharmacology - 2 credits research project, professional paper, or case DPT 754 - Orthopaedic Assessment in Physical report. The presentation will satisfy the Therapy - 4 credits requirements for a final capstone experience DPT 756 - Neurophysiology - 4 credits and will be open to the public. DPT 790 - Clinical Research in Physical Therapy - 3 5. Students must be in good standing with the credits Department of Physical Therapy and cannot be on a probations status at the time of Summer Semester 2nd Year (Both Sessions) - graduation. Policies related to student Total Credits: 7 probation, separation, and academic DPT 721 - Advanced Topics in Physical Therapy - 1 progress as stated in the current physical credit Therapy Student Manual are in compliance DPT 752 - Physical Agents and Electrophysiology - 2 with the Graduate College. credits DPT 752L - Physical Agents and Electrophysiology Degree Requirements Lab - 1 credits* Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree DPT 761 - Supervised Clinical Education I - 3 credit* Curriculum - Total Credits: 111 Beginning with the class of 2011, the curriculum will Fall Semester 2nd Year - Total Credits: 16 be modified to reflect faculty and student concerns DPT 720 - Professional Development - 2 credits based upon program assessment. These changes will DPT 757 - Wound Care - 2 credits* take place throughout the next year. DPT 770 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - 1 credit Summer Semester 1st Year (Both Sessions) - Total DPT 770L - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Lab - 1 Credits: 9 credit DPT 710 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy - 1 DPT 785 - Orthopaedic Rehabilitation - 2 credits credit DPT 785L - Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Lab - 1 DPT 711 - Medical Terminology - 1 credit credit DPT 786 - Neurological Rehabilitation - 3 credits

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DPT 786L - Neurologic Rehabilitation Laboratory Credits 1 Experience - 1 credit Introduction to medical terminology for the DPT 791 - Applied Research Statistics - 3 credits* healthcare professional. Students expand their medical vocabulary via immersion in medical content Spring Semester 2nd Year - Total Credits: 16 and subjects from a broad spectrum of body systems. DPT 727 - Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. Therapy II - 1 credit DPT 747 - Geriatric Examination and Intervention - 1 DPT 720 - Professional Development credit Credits 2 DPT 750 - Prosthetics and Orthotics - 2 credits Theories and experiences designed to develop skills DPT 750L - Prosthetics and Orthotics - 1 credit to accurately, sensitively and assertively DPT 755 - Geriatric and Pediatric Rehabilitation - 2 communicate with patients, families, and colleagues. credits Principles of written and oral communication. DPT 755L - Geriatric and Pediatric Rehabilitation - 1 Professional issues of changes in health care, state credit and local laws, standards of practice, code of ethics, DPT 758 - Diagnostic Testing and Imaging - 2 credits quality assessment and quality assurance. DPT 787 - Integrated Rehabilitation - 2 credits Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. DPT 787L - Integrated Rehabilitation Lab - 1 credit DPT 788 - Spine Examination and Treatment - 2 DPT 721 - Advanced Topics in Physical Therapy credits Credits 1 DPT 788L - Spine Examination and Intervention Lab Through in-class and web-assisted instruction, - 1 credit independent study, and mentored project development, prepares students for a variety of Summer Semester 3rd Year (Both Sessions) - clinical competencies including health Total Credits: 6 promotion/wellness, evaluation of alternative and DPT 751 - Women's Health in Physical Therapy - 2 complementary approaches, rural health, and other credits advanced aspects of clinical practice, ethics, and DPT 772 - Physical Therapy Administration - 2 professional conduct related to physical therapy. credits Prerequisites: DPT 710 DPT 774 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy - 2 credits DPT 722 - Issues in Rural Health Credits 1 Fall Semester 3rd Year - Total Credits: 10 Unique needs of frontier/rural and underserved DPT 762 - Supervised Clinical Education II - 5 populations addressed, emphasizing the eclectic credits* nature of practice in these areas, the importance of DPT 763 - Supervised Clinical Education III - 5 networking with other disciplines, and special credits* considerations of these populations including functional rehabilitation, time management, travel, Spring Semester 3rd Year - Total Credits: 9 emergencies, and involvement of families in DPT 764 - Supervised Clinical Education IV - 6 treatment. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in credits* physical therapy. DPT 798 - Directed Research - 3 credits * Course fee DPT 726 - Evidenced-Based Practice in Physical Therapy I Course Descriptions Credits 1 Designed to provide the student with knowledge and hands-on experience in skills required to engage Doctor of Physical Therapy evidence-based clinical practice of physical therapy. DPT 710 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy Students will learn how to write answerable Credits 1 questions, search the literature, and critically analyze Forum to disseminate information to students on evidence for application in clinical practice. current and professional issues in physical therapy. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Physical Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. Therapy.

DPT 711 - Medical Terminology DPT 727 - Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy II

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Credits 1 prescription and demonstration, as well as This 1-credit course builds on DPT 726 and 790, progression. Prerequisites: DPT 730, DPT 730L; providing students with knowledge skills to DPT 741 DPT 741L; DPT 744 DPT 744L; DPT 745 implement evidence-based practice in physical DPT 745L. Corequisite: DPT 732. therapy. Students will critique special cases of evidence and psychometric properties of diagnostic DPT 735 - Functional Training and Acute Care tools and outcome measures, and create a minimal Credits 3 data set in order to integrate evidence into practice. Performance and application of positioning skills, Prerequisites: DPT 726 and DPT 790 transfers techniques, and assistive devices. Advancement to clinical decision-making skills and DPT 730 - Foundations of Observation and incorporation of learned materials into therapy Assessment interventions. Clinical reasoning skills in assessment, Credits 2 treatment design and intervention, goal development Basic patient assessment skills with introduction to and discharge planning for patients in the acute posture and gait evaluation through observation. hospital environment. Prerequisites: Graduate Patient history and review of the medical record. standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 744, 745, 730. Documentation in S.O.A.P. Note and functional Corequisite: DPT 735L outcome formats. Assessment skills emphasized include: anthropometric measures, reflex and DPT 735L - Functional Training and Acute Care sensation testing, goniometry, manual muscle testing, Lab vital signs, and surface palpation. Prerequisites: Credits 1 Graduate standing in physical therapy. Corequisite: Hands on performance and application of positioning DPT 730L skills, transfer techniques, and assistive devices. Advancement to clinical decision-making skills and DPT 730L - Foundations of Observation and incorporation of learned materials into therapy Assessment Lab interventions. Clinical reasoning skills in assessment, Credits 2 treatment design and intervention, goal development Lab of basic patient assessment skills including and discharge planning for patients in the acute posture, gait evaluation, anthropometric measures, hospital environment. Prerequisites: Graduate reflex and sensation testing, goniometry, manual standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 744, 745, 730. muscle testing, vital signs, and surface palpation. Corequisite: DPT 735 Patient history and review of medical records, documentation in SOAP format, and functional DPT 740 - Movement Science outcome formats. Prerequisites: Graduate standing Credits 2 in Physical Therapy. Corequisite: DPT 730 This course will introduce students to principles and theories in movement science. Students will be DPT 732 - Therapeutic Exercise introduced to concepts related to motor control, Credits 2 motor development, and motor learning. Students Holistic approach to evaluation and management of will also apply these principles to the clinical practice patients with various orthopaedic pathologies and of physical therapy and to observe and assess related other related movement dysfunction. Emphasis phenomena in patients. Prerequisites: Enrollment in placed on theoretical basis of specific exercise professional DPT curriculum. physiology, therapeutic exercise and functional training skills interrelated with clinical decision- DPT 741 - Orthopaedic Principles making methodology. Rationale for and Credits 3 implementation of treatments with safety awareness Principles of orthopaedic physical therapy including and proper body mechanics. Prerequisites: DPT 730, biomechanics, applied anatomy, and osteokinematic DPT 730L; DPT 741 DPT 741L; DPT 744 DPT and arthrokinematic concepts examined. 744L; DPT 745 DPT 745L. Corequisite: DPT 732L. Musculoskeletal system investigated from histological, structural, and functional perspectives. DPT 732L - Therapeutic Exercise Lab Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. Credits 1 Laboratory sessions to practice the evaluation and DPT 742 - Clinical and Pathological Physiology management of patients (and patient scenarios) with Credits 5 various orthopaedic pathologies and other related Fundamentals of physiology and pathology related to movement dysfunctions. Emphasis on exercise diseases causing abnormal movement patterns or

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capabilities. Processes and diseases most frequently encountered in physical therapy practice emphasized. DPT 747 - Geriatric Examination and Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. Intervention Credits 1 DPT 744 - Gross Anatomy I Examination, evaluation, plan of intervention, Credits 2 outcomes, patient education, and health promotion as Study of gross human anatomy as it applies to applied to the geriatric client. Issues include factors physical therapy. Materials to be covered include: affecting normal aging, pathological aging, common muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve innervation of the pathologies associated with aging, quality of life, trunk and upper extremity, structural identification successful aging, care settings, reimbursement, and and function of the spine, heart, lungs, public policy. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in abdominopelvic organs, circulatory and sensory physical therapy. systems. Emphasis on relevance of gross anatomy to physical therapy practice. Involves both lecture and DPT 748 - Pharmacology laboratory dissection that will cover the upper half of Credits 2 the body. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Actions and effects of pharmaceutical agents Physical Therapy. Corequisite: DPT 744L commonly encountered in physical therapy clinical practice. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in DPT 744L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab I Physical Therapy. Credits 1 Gross human anatomy cadaver lab with supervised DPT 749 - Applied Exercise Physiology dissection and exploration of muscle, tendon, Credits 2 ligament and nerve innervation of the trunk and Review of systems responsible for the generation of upper extremity, structural identification and function energy. Overview of the physiologic responses of the of the spine, heart, lungs, abdominopelvic organs, human body to acute bouts of exercise and how circulatory and sensory systems. training leads to chronic adaptation of selected systems. Course content focuses on principles of DPT 745 - Gross Anatomy II exercise, role of nutrients in body metabolism, human Credits 2 development and performances. Prerequisites: Study of gross human anatomy as it applies to Graduate standing in physical therapy. physical therapy. Materials to be covered include: muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve innervation of the DPT 750 - Prosthetics and Orthotics head, neck, and lower extremity, structural Credits 2 identification and function of the corresponding Evaluation of medical, surgical and prosthetic and circulatory and sensory systems. Prerequisites: DPT rehabilitation management of amputations. 744 and DPT 744L. Corequisite: DPT 745L Discussion of design, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices as well as general orthotic DPT 745L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab II principles examined. Basic clinical problem solving Credits 1 skills integrated in the context of prosthetic and Gross human anatomy cadaver lab with supervised orthotic management of patients. Prerequisites: dissection and exploration of muscle, tendon, Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. Corequisite: ligament and nerve innervation of the head, neck, and DPT 750L lower extremity, structural identification and function of the corresponding circulatory and sensory systems. DPT 751 - Women's Health in Physical Therapy Prerequisites: DPT 744 and DPT 744L. Credits 2 Corequisite: DPT 745 Overview of the anatomical, physiological, nutritional, psychological, and sociological DPT 746 - Neuroanatomy influences throughout the woman's life span Credits 3 including: adolescence, the reproductive years, the High level immersion into the anatomy of the middle years, the older age. Discussion of physical nervous system, emphasizing structure and functional therapy management of musculoskeletal, relationships. Coursework will also relate the integumentary, cardiopulmonary, and visceral structural relationships of the central and peripheral pathologies common to women. Prerequisites: nervous systems to brain dysfunction and pathology. Graduate standing in physical therapy. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. Corequisite: DPT 746L DPT 752 - Physical Agents and Electrophysiology

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Credits 3 Credits 3 Biological processes of injury and repair, clinical Examination of factors affecting normal and application of soft tissue techniques, thermal agents, pathologic systems from birth into aging. Issues intermittent compression, continuous motion, include normal developmental sequences and electrical stimulation, and mechanical traction. common pathologies across the life span. Evaluation, Principles of electrophysics and neurophysiology as wellness and leisure activities, and how basic they pertain to the use of therapeutic electrical rehabilitation procedures can be modified for the stimulation. Advancement to clinical decision- elderly. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical making skills in physical application. Prerequisites: therapy. Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 742, 730, 732. Corequisite: DPT 752L DPT 756 - Neurophysiology Credits 4 DPT 752L - Physical Agents and High level immersion into the function of the human Electrophysiology Lab central and peripheral nervous systems based on Credits 1 current research and theory. Topics include normal Hands on performance and clinical application of soft human motor and sensory neurophysiology, cognitive tissue techniques, thermal agents, intermittent and learning neurophysiology, compression, continuous motion, electrical neuropathophysiology, neuroplasticity, stimulation, mechanical traction, therapeutic neurodiagnostics and neurologic treatment options. electrical stimulation. Prerequisites: Graduate Prerequisites: DPT 746 standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 742, 730, 732. Corequisite: DPT 752 DPT 757 - Wound Care DPT 753 - Electrotherapy Credits 2 Credits 2 Clinical practice of wound care including physiology Principles of a electrophysics and neurophysiology as of tissue healing, wound assessment tools, dressings they pertain to the use of therapeutic electrical and treatment approaches. Processes and diseases stimulation. Application techniques of various most frequently encountered in physical therapy electrical stimulation devices also presented. practice specializing in wound care. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: DPT 742, DPT 752, DPT 730, DPT DPT 742, DPT 752 732. DPT 758 - Diagnostic Testing and Imaging DPT 754 - Orthopaedic Assessment in Physical Credits 2 Therapy Presentation of diagnostic tests used by disciplines Credits 3 and specialties within and outside of the profession of Evaluation and assessment of upper and lower physical therapy. Discussion of blood studies, nuclear extremity orthopaedic problems. Discussion and medicine studies, and radiologic/X-ray studies. application of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and Interpretation of test results as it applies to physical evaluative manual therapy skills used to differentially therapy evaluation, intervention planning and diagnose orthopaedic pathologies and disorders. treatment. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Prerequisites: DPT 730, DPT 730L, DPT 741, DPT physical therapy. 744, DPT 744L, DPT 745, DPT 745L. Corequisite: DPT 754L DPT 759 - Pediatric Rehabilitation Credits 2 DPT 754L - Orthopaedic Assessment in Physical Provides foundational knowledge of development Therapy Lab (typical and atypical) and an overview of pediatric Credits 1 physical therapy practice for children with atypical Evaluation and assessment of upper and lower development. Presents examination, evaluation, and extremity orthopaedic problems. Practical application development of physical therapy plans of care for of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and evaluative children with various disabilities within the manual therapy skills used to differentially diagnose frameworks of family-centered care and orthopaedic pathologies and disorders. Prerequisites: disablement/enablement models. Prerequisites: DPT 730, DPT 730L, DPT 741, DPT 744, DPT Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. Corequisite: 744L, DPT 745, DPT 745L. Corequisite: DPT 754 DPT 759L

DPT 755 - Geriatric and Pediatric Rehabilitation DPT 759L - Pediatric Rehabilitation Laboratory Experience

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Credits 1 Credits 4 Focuses on application of developmental concepts This nine-week clinical affiliation is an extended and an overview of pediatric physical therapy learning experience for students completing the practice for children with atypical development. transitional physical therapy doctorate. The primary Provides students with opportunities to purpose is to provide students the opportunity to observe/engage in examination, evaluation, and advance clinical competence in the delivery of development of physical therapy plans of care for physical therapy services to persons with movement children with various disabilities within the dysfunction. Prerequisites: Successful completion or frameworks of family-centered care and enablement concurrent work in all course work to date in the models. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Physical transitional doctorate physical therapy program. Therapy. Corequisite: DPT 759 DPT 770 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation DPT 761 - Supervised Clinical Education I Credits 1 Credits 3 Review of systems responsible for the generation of The first clinical affiliation is a supervised full-time energy. Over-view of the physiologic responses of extended clinical learning experience six weeks in the human body to acute bouts of exercise and how duration. The primary purpose is to provide students training leads to chronic adaptation of selected with the opportunity to actively engage in learning in systems. Course content focuses on principles of order to develop introductory clinical competence in exercise, role of nutrients in body metabolism, human the delivery of services to persons with movement development and performance. Prerequisites: dysfunction. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Graduate standing in physical therapy. all course work in the first year of the graduate Corequisite/Prerequisite: DPT 770L physical therapy program. DPT 770L - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Lab DPT 762 - Supervised Clinical Education II Credits 1 Credits 5 Lab of basic patient skills including assessment of The second clinical affiliation is a supervised, full- vital signs, breathing patterns, heart sounds, time extended clinical learning experience 11 weeks ECG interpretation, pulmonary function testing, in duration. The primary purpose is to provide blood gases, chest wall mobility, cough and sputum, students with the opportunity to actively engage in ventilation, performance of bronchial drainage, experiential learning in order to advance clinical prescribe exercises for patient with compromised competence in the delivery of services to persons cardiopulmonary function. Corequisite: DPT 770 with movement dysfunction. Prerequisites: DPT 761 DPT 772 - Physical Therapy Administration DPT 763 - Supervised Clinical Education III Credits 2 Credits 5 General principles of organizations and The third clinical affiliation is ten and one-half weeks administration that impact the ethical and legal and is a supervised full-time extended clinical aspects of physical therapy practice. Topics include learning experience. The primary purpose is to budget development, cost accounting, supervision, provide students with the opportunity to actively communication skills, evaluative techniques, and engage in experimental learning in order to advance methods of management and quality assurance. clinical competence in the delivery of services to Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. persons with movement dysfunction. Prerequisites: DPT 762 DPT 774 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy DPT 764 - Supervised Clinical Education IV Credits 2 Credits 6 Social and psychological issues which arise during The fourth clinical affiliation is twelve weeks and is a illness examined and discussed in an open class supervised full-time extended clinical learning discussion format. Emphasis on self-awareness as experience. The primary purpose is to provide well as awareness of others with respect to cultural students with the opportunity to actively engage in differences, religious beliefs, addictions, and coping experiential learning in order to advance clinical strategies during stress. Prerequisites: Graduate competence in the delivery of services to persons standing in physical therapy. with movement dysfunction. Prerequisites: DPT 763 DPT 780 - Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation DPT 765 - Clinical Education V

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Credits 2 individuals with neurologically-based movement This course will introduce students to principles and disorders across the lifespan. Students are expected to theories of rehabilitation for the patient with balance incorporate professional behavior, scientific and dysfunction. There will be emphasis on sound clinical knowledge, critical analysis and competent clinical reasoning and assessment of balance skill performance in laboratory and practical skill impairment and disability. Students will be exposed application. Corequisite: DPT 786 to theoretical applications of different treatment modalities in balance and vestibular rehabilitation. DPT 787 - Integrated Rehabilitation Prerequisites: Enrollment in professional DPT Credits 2 curriculum. Assessment and treatment of advanced orthopedics, advanced neurological, and spinal cord injured DPT 785 - Orthopaedic Rehabilitation patients utilizing comprehensive techniques for spinal Credits 2 cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, and neurological Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques treatment. Through dynamic patient case problems, for the extremities with emphasis on integrating these students evaluate, plan, and implement course of techniques into treatment regimes for specific treatment. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in orthopaedic pathologies/disorders. Includes Physical Therapy and DPT 785 and DPT 786. pathogensis, clinical presentation, medical/surgical Corequisite: DPT 787L management and rehabilitation. Review, integrate, and enhance knowledge from previous course work DPT 787L - Integrated Rehabilitation Lab as it pertains to appropriate entry-level application. Credits 1 Prerequisites: DPT 732, DPT 741, DPT 754. Hands on assessment and treatment of advanced Corequisite: DPT 785L orthopedics, advanced neurological, and spinal cord injured patients utilizing comprehensive techniques DPT 785L - Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Lab for spinal cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, and Credits 1 neurological treatment. Through dynamic patient Orthopaedic Rehabilitation lab with supervised case problems, students will be able to evaluate, plan, integration of manual therapy and therapeutic and implement a course of treatment. Prerequisites: exercise techniques for the extremities. Focus will be Graduate standing in Physical Therapy and DPT on developing and providing treatment regimes for 785 and DPT 786. Corequisite: DPT 787 specific orthopaedic pathologies/ disorders. Students will refine skills from previous course work as it DPT 788 - Spine Examination and Treatment pertains to appropriate entry-level application. Credits 2 Prerequisites: DPT 732, DPT 741, DPT 754. Spine examination including biomechanics, Corequisite: DPT 785 observation, range of motion, muscle strength, joint play and special tests. Inclusion of examination DPT 786 - Neurological Rehabilitation schema, clinical reasoning skills and differential Credits 3 diagnosis of commonly seen spine pathology. Course fosters clinical reasoning and critical analysis Emphasis on hands-on examination, assessment, and skills across elements of patient client management treatment including manual therapy, spinal for individuals with neurologically-based movement mobilization and spinal manipulation skills. disorders. Students are exposed to theory and Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. movement science as related to clinical Corequisite: DPT 788L reasoning. Students are expected to incorporate professional behavior, scientific and clinical DPT 788L - Spine Examination and Intervention knowledge and critical analysis to clinical Lab applications. Prerequisites: DPT 730, DPT 732, Credits 1 DPT 744, DPT 745, DPT 746, DPT 756. Lab sessions focusing on hands-on examination, Corequisite: DPT 786L assessment, and treatment of spine dysfunction, including manual therapy, spinal mobilization and DPT 786L - Neurologic Rehabilitation Laboratory spinal manipulation skills. Prerequisites: Graduate Experience standing in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor. Credits 1 Corequisite: DPT 788 Course emphasizes hands-on skill development, clinical reasoning, and critical analysis skills for all DPT 790 - Clinical Research in Physical Therapy elements of patient-client management for

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Credits 3 Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Physical Introduction to principles and concepts of clinical Therapy. Corequisite: DPT 750 research in physical therapy. Covers development of the research question, measurement issues, statistical PTS 744 - Gross Human Anatomy analysis, literature review, and writing of results. Credits 3 Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. Gross anatomy studied regionally stressing relationships of major structures, organs, vessels and DPT 791 - Applied Research Statistics nerves. Prosected human cadaver observation by Credits 3 students included in laboratory session (PTS 744L). Review of foundations, concepts of measurement, All major areas of the body covered. Reference to the and design in clinical research. Emphasis on hands- relationship of anatomical structures to pathology, on data analysis of clinically relevant physical traumatic injury and medicine stressed. therapy research designs including descriptive Prerequisites: Undergraduate Anatomy, Physiology statistics, statistical inference, analysis of differences, or Biology lab course. Corequisite: PTS 744L and analysis of relationships. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy. PTS 744L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab Credits 1 DPT 793 - Seminar Gross human anatomy cadaver lab with supervised Credits 1 examination and exploration of prosected human Preparation and presentation of seminars on topics of cadavers. All major areas of the body are covered. current interest in physical therapy and rehabilitation. References to the relationship of anatomical Topic changes by semester and by course instructor; structures to pathology, traumatic injury and see class schedule for details. Prerequisites: medicine stressed. Prerequisites: Undergraduate Enrollment in professional DPT curriculum. Anatomy, Physiology or Biology lab course or equivalent. Corequisite: PTS 744 DPT 795 - Independent Study Credits 1 – 6 PTS 747 - Human Neuroanatomy Students pursue a topic related to physical therapy Credits 3 beyond that covered in the graduate curriculum. High level immersion, including cadaveric Satisfactory completion accomplished through prosection, into the anatomy of the central nervous individualized, self-directed study. Topics based on system, emphasizing structure and functional student preference and faculty approval. Faculty and relationships. Coursework will also relate these student jointly determine goals, objective and structural relationships to brain dysfunction and evaluation methods. Notes: May be repeated to a pathology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in physical therapy.

DPT 798 - Directed Research Credits 1 – 6 Critical inquiry by participating in new or ongoing research with faculty who serve as project advisors. Students summarize research by a written report and present each project orally to the faculty and area clinicians. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: DPT 790

Other Courses DPT 750L - Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab Credits 1 Application of medical, surgical and prosthetic and rehabilitation management of amputations. Design, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices as well as general orthotic principles examined. Basic clinical problem solving skills integrated in the context of prosthetic and orthotic management of patients.

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School of Community Health Puerto Rico; M.S. University of Central Florida; Ph.D. University of Nevada Reno. Sciences Dodge Francis, Carolee Mary Guinan, Founding Dean (2007) Assistant Professor of Environmental and (2004) Professor of Epidemiology and Community Occupational Health; B.S., M.A., Ed.D., University Health; M.D., Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., of St. Thomas. University of Texas. Gerstenberger, Shawn Shawn Gerstenberger, Executive Associate Dean (1997) Professor of Environmental and Occupational (1997) Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health; B.S., University of Wisconsin- Platteville Health; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville University; M. S., Ph.D., University of Illinois. University; M. S., Ph.D., University of Illinois. Ginn, Gregory Graduate Coordinators (2000) Associate Professor of Health Care Chino, Michelle (MPH, M.Ed., & Ph.D. Programs) Administration and Policy; B.A., M.Ed., MBA, Ph.D. (2000) Associate Professor of Environmental and University of Texas, Austin. Occupational Health, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of New Mexico. Liu, Darren (2011) Assistant Professor of Health Care Shen, Jie Administration and Policy; B.S. Kaohsiung Medical (2006) Associate Professor and Chair of Health Care University, Taiwan; M.H.A. China Medical Administration and Policy; Ph.D. Virginia University, Taiwan; M.S. University of Pittsburgh; Commonwealth University. Dr. P.H. University of Pittsburgh

SCHS Graduate Faculty Moonie, Sheniz Abella, Scott (2006) Associate Professor of Biostatistics and (2011) Associate Research Professor of Epidemiology; B.S., University of California San Environmental and Occupational Health; B.S. Grand Diego; M.S., California Polytechnic University, Valley State University; M.S. Clemson University; Pomona; Ph.D. Saint Louis University Ph.D. Northern Arizona University Pinheiro, Paulo () Assistant Professor of Epidemiology; Bungum, Timothy (2001) Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Regin, Charles Epidemiology; B.A. Luther College; M.S., D.P.H (1987) Assistant Professor of Health Promotion, B.S., University of South Carolina. M.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D. Southern Illinois University. Buttner, Mark P. (1989) Associate Professor of Environmental and Shen, Jie Occupational Health; B.S. University of Wisconsin; (2006) Associate Professor and Chair of Health Care M.S. University of Nevada Las Vegas; Ph.D Administration and Policy; Ph.D. Virginia University of Nevada Reno. Commonwealth University.

Chino, Michelle Stetzenbach, Linda (2000) Associate Professor of Environmental and (2005) Professor Emerita of Environmental and Occupational Health; B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Occupational Health; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico. Arizona.

Cochran, Christopher Thompson-Robinson, Melva (1997) Associate Professor of Health Care (2004) Associate Professor of Health Promotion; Administration and Policy; B.A. University of Texas, B.S., University of Michigan; M.S. Ohio El Paso; M.PA.; Ph.D. University of South Carolina. University; D.P.H., University of South Carolina.

Cruz, Patricia (1995) Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health; B.S. University of

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Wong, David Health Promotion M.Ed. (2008) Associate Research Professor; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ocean University of Quingdao; Ph.D. City University (Discontinued) of Hong Kong. This program has been discontinued.

Programs Master of Education in Health Promotion Master of Public Health M.P.H. The UNLV School of Community Health Sciences offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree to The goal of the 36-semester credit hour Health prepare students to become effective public health Promotion graduate program is to provide students practitioners, researchers, and teachers who will with the theory, knowledge, and skills needed to competently identify public health problems and integrate the principles of health promotion into a needs, develop effective strategies to address those variety of community, research, clinical, business or needs, and promote appropriate services to be school settings and/or to pursue advanced study. available for the protection of human health. Specifically, the Health Promotion degree program will prepare students to: 1) assess and communicate Concentration Areas within the MPH Degree individual, family, and community needs, 2) plan, Epidemiology and Biostatistics implement, evaluate, and administer programs, 3) act Environmental and Occupational Health as a resource person by coordinating provisions for Social and Behavioral Health services and applying appropriate research principles Health Care Administration and Policy and methods, and 4) advance the goals of job-related professional organizations. To this end, eight concentrations in the Health Promotion degree are Master of Health Care offered. Administration M.H.A. The UNLV School of Community Health Sciences The Administration concentration is designed for offers the Master of Health Care Administration those interested in assuming leadership roles in their (MHA) to provide students with a broad view of the organization such as health program planners, health healthcare delivery system and an understanding of care project specialists, or health officers. The health and disease. Students will develop analytical Communication concentration is designed for skills through the curriculum and internships to individuals interested in the dissemination of health prepare them for leadership positions in healthcare promoting information and skills through varied organizations, financing, and delivery of healthcare strategies leading to health media specialist or health services. communication expert occupations.

The Counseling concentration is designed for anyone Doctorate in Public Health Ph. D. wishing to assist others one on one or in small groups The UNLV School of Community Health Sciences regarding effective and positive strategies dealing offers the Doctorate in Public Health to prepare with critical health issues. Such professionals students to become effective public health include, but are not limited to, employee assistance practitioners, researchers, and educators who will program educators, patient educators, or mental competently identify public health problems and health counselors. needs, develop effective strategies to address those needs and promote appropriate services to be The Education concentration is designed to improve available for the protection of human health. the delivery skills of any educator at any teaching level, at varied sites such as school health teachers, Subplans offered within the PHD Degree public health educators, and employee wellness Environmental and Occupational Health associates. Social and Behavioral Health Health Care Administration and Policy The Environmental Health concentration is Epidemiology and Biostatistics (under development) designed for those individuals seeking occupations Return to: Division of Health Sciences such as health and safety specialists or environmental health consultants due to an interest in the relationship that exists between the physical

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environment and the health of individuals and groups HED 730 - Program Evaluation in Health Promotion in that environment. HED 735 - Practical Applications in Health Promotions The Gerontology concentration is designed for individuals who are interested in health promotion Health Promotion Research Core Requirements - strategies geared specifically for older adults Total Credits: 9 delivered through professional roles such as HED 725 - Epidemiology and Public Health gerontology outreach workers or program planners or for seniors. EAB 705 - Epidemiology and Public Health or The Nutrition and Fitness concentration is designed EPY 702 - Research Methods for those interested in the fields of corporate health or promotion or personal wellness training who desire to EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public Health advise individuals and groups regarding eating EPY 718 - Qualitative Research Methodologies choices and activity regimens to enhance or performance and health. EOH 715 - Qualitative & Field Methods for Public Health The Interdisciplinary concentration, clearly the or most flexible, is designed for those students with EPY 721 - Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: An specific needs who would be best served by selecting Introduction a myriad of graduate courses from across campus. or Individuals such as school nurses, epidemiologists, EAB 703 - Biostatistical Methods for the Health and industrial hygienists could benefit from the Sciences individualized approach offered in this concentration. Health Promotion Capstone Experience - Total Admission Requirements Credits: 3 (This program is no longer offering admission.) HED 750 - Graduate Project in Health Promotion or Degree Requirements Comprehensive Exam and advisor approved The Master in Education in Health Promotion course(s) requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. or 1. A student must maintain a 3.00 GPA. HED 755 - Thesis Research 2. A student may take courses full or part time, with day and evening classes available. Selected Concentrations - Total Credits: 12 3. Students must either take a comprehensive Administration Concentration exam and successfully complete an HCA 701 - U.S. Health Care System: Programs and additional three credits of advisor approved Policies course work or successfully complete HED HCA 703 - Management of Health Service 750 Graduate Project in Health Promotion to Organizations and Systems fulfill the requirement of a capstone HCA 704 - Health Care Economics experience in the degree program. HCA 705 - Health Care Accounting and Finance 4. Master’s degrees must be completed within HCA 707 - Operations and Quality Management of a six-year period, and continuous enrollment Health Services must be maintained throughout the six years. HCA 708 - Information Systems in Health Services Management HCA 710 - Human Resources Management of Health Curriculum Care Organizations The curriculum for the M.Ed. in Health Promotion HCA 761 - Health Care Law and Ethics for Managers consists of the following: PUA 701 - Principles of Public Administration PUA 704 - Seminar in Fiscal Administration Health Promotion Core Requirements - Total PUA 713 - E-Government Implications for Public Credits: 12 Sector Organizations HED 705 - Theoretical Foundations in Health PUA 708 - Seminar in Public Personnel Promotion Administration HED 720 - Program Planning and Grant Writing in PUA 719 - Personnel Assessment and Selection Health Promotion PUA 740 - Urban Administration

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PUA 742 - State Government Administration CED 755 - Planning, Management, and Evaluation of PUA 792 - Current Issues in Public Administration Addictions and Mental Health Programs CED 766 - Psychopathology and Wellness Models in See the Department of Health Promotion for Counseling additional curricular information. CED 772 - Counseling and Spirituality CED 781 - Problem Gambling Counseling Communication Concentration CED 782 - Counseling with Potential Suicides COM 603 - Public Communication CED 785 - Eating Disorders Counseling COM 604 - Principles of Persuasion CED 789 - The Student in Higher Education COM 607 - Communication Between the Sexes COM 634 - Conflict Management See the Department of Health Promotion for COM 684 - Political Communication additional curricular information. COM 706 - Seminar in Intercultural Communication COM 710 - Survey of Communication Studies Education Concentration COM 712 - Empirical Research Methods EDW 746 - History and Development of Two Year COM 725 - College Teaching in Communication Postsecondary Institution COM 730 - Theories of Communication EDW 747 - Workforce Education Teaching COM 741 - Social Movements as Rhetorical Form CIG 660 - Multicultural Education COM 780 - Persuasion CIG 662 - Theory and Research Multicultural COM 781 - Seminar in Argumentation Education COM 784 - Political Communication CIT 602 - Technology Applications Secondary COM 789 - Selected Topics in Communication Curriculum CIT 608 - Integrating Technology in Teaching and See the Department of Health Promotion for Learning additional curricular information. CIG 601 - Curriculum and Instruction Urban Settings HED 607 - Stress Management Counseling Concentration SW 622 - AIDS: An Interdisciplinary Perspective COU 610 - Eating Disorders: Etiology and Treatment CED 639 - Problem Gambling Counseling I See the Department of Health Promotion for CED 640 - Problem Gambling Counseling II additional curricular information. CED 645 - Trauma and Addiction CED 661 - Use and Application of Technology in An Interdisciplinary Perspective Counseling HED 629 - Education for Sexuality CED 699 - Special Topics HED 630 - Nutrition CED 700 - Special Problems: Counseling and HED 635 - Health Studies on Dangerous Drugs Educational Psychology HED 640 - Health Promotion and Wellness CED 701 - Introduction to Counseling ECE 709 - Investigations in Early Childhood CED 703 - Counseling with Expressive Arts and Education Activities ESP 701 - Introduction to Special Education and CED 710 - Relationships Through the Lifespan Legal Issues CED 711 - Counseling Appraisal and Inquiry CED 713 - Introduction to School Counseling See the Department of Health Promotion for CED 715 - Counseling and Consultation Theories additional curricular information. CED 721 - Career Theories and Practices CED 727 - Counseling Process and Procedures Environmental Health Concentration CED 733 - Introduction to Group Counseling EOH 702 - Community Based Participatory Research CED 735 - Substance Abuse Prevention and Methods Treatment EOH 711 - Diseases that Changed the World CED 738 - Introduction to Community Mental Health EOH 713 - Public Health Law Counseling EOH 732 - Children, Development, Health, and the CED 739 - Vocational Placement and Community Environment Resources EOH 740 - Fundamentals of Environmental Health CED 742 - Introduction to Community Counseling EOH 747 - Transmission of Infectious Disease CED 743 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling EOH 757 - Parasitology and Public Health CED 745 - Assessment, Treatment, and Case EOH 760 - Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Management in Addictions

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EOH 765 - Seminar in Environmental Justice and Economics, Educational Leadership, Kinesiology, Public Health Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, EOH 767 - Bioaerosols and Human Health Sociology, Special Education and the Schools of EOH 769 - Advanced Pollution Ecology Journalism and Media Studies and Social Work. EOH 777 - Emerging Infectious Disease EOH 601 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology The design of the concentration component must revolve around a consistent theme and be relevant to See the Department of Health Promotion for the goals and objectives of the program and of the additional curricular information. student. Design is to ensure a breadth and depth in a supportive area of concentration such as curriculum Gerontology Concentration and instruction, special education, health promotion, Students may select one (3 credits) of the remaining school athletic administration, educational leadership, courses education administration, sport and recreational THTR 793 - Special Topics in Theatre management, and psychology of sport. SOC 684 - Sociology of Death and Dying (Spring and sometimes Summer) Public Health M.P.H. SOC 682 - Aging and Social Policy

See the Department of Health Promotion for The Master of Public Health Degree Program is additional curricular information. designed to prepare students to be public health professionals in the private and public sectors with For those students wishing to complete the the overall goal of promoting and protecting the coursework for a Certificate in Gerontology, the health of individuals in our society. The Master of following must be completed: Public Health degree (MPH) is comprised of an 18- credit required core for every student. The 27 credits PSY 442 - Psychology of Aging (prerequisite PSY represent the four primary areas of specialty offered 101) usually offered every semester and the Summer in Public Health programs, plus one additional course KIN 461 - Physical Activity in Aging-(usually entitled Fundamentals of Public Health. The four offered every year, varies between Fall and Spring) specialty areas include: (1) Social and Behavioral KIN 462 - Adult Development in Aging (usually Health, (2) Environmental and Occupational Health, offered every year varies Between Fall and Spring) (3) Health Care Administration and Policy, and (4) NUR 486 - Aging and Social Policy (every Spring) Biostatistics and Epidemiology. In addition to the core courses, each student will select one 27 to credit Nutrition and Fitness Concentration concentration area from one of the four KIN 605 - Sports Nutrition aforementioned concentrations. All candidates will KIN 685 - Physical Activity and the Law finish their MPH degree with a 3-6 credit capstone KIN 691 - Exercise Physiology project resulting in a 45-credit degree program. KIN 737 - Biomechanics of Strength KIN 739 - Evaluation of Physical Working Capacity Educational Objectives KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology The purpose of the MPH Program is to prepare KIN 745 - Human Energy Metabolism individuals to become effective health care practitioners, researchers and teachers who will See the department for additional curricular competently identify public health problems and information. needs, develop effective strategies to address those needs, and promote appropriate services to be Interdisciplinary Concentration available for the protection of human health. In addition to the courses listed above, students may select, with guidance and approval from their advisor, At a minimum, the following criteria should be met any graduate-level course that meets individual and to assure each student a) develops an understanding professional needs identified by students. The core of the areas of knowledge that are basic to public courses in health promotion also provide substantive health, b) acquires skills and experience in the contributions to other graduate programs offered application of basic public health concepts and of across campus. These programs include, but are not specialty knowledge to the solution of community limited to, those programs offered by the College of health problems, and c) demonstrates integration of Business and the departments of Communication knowledge through a capstone experience. Studies, counseling, Curriculum and Instruction,

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Admissions Requirements 2. EOH 740 - Fundamentals of Environmental To be considered for admission to the MPH, an Health applicant must: 3. EAB 705 - Epidemiology and Public Health 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree or recognized 4. HCA 701 - U.S. Health Care System: Programs equivalent from a regionally accredited and Policies institution and have adequate preparation in 5. HED 705 - Theoretical Foundations in Health the biological, physical, or social sciences. Promotion A criterion for admission is at least a B (3.0) 6. EAB 703 - Biostatistical Methods for the Health grade-point average or the equivalent in Sciences work completed after the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program and in all post- Social and Behavioral Health baccalaureate course work. Concentration -Total Credits: 27 2. Completion of the school’s application I. Students are required to take the following courses process. - Credits: 12 3. Submit a personal essay describing what you 1. HED 720 - Program Planning and Grant perceive to be pressing public health issues, Writing in Health Promotion why a career in the field appeals to you, and 2. HED 730 - Program Evaluation in Health how it will use your strengths and Promotion commitment 3. EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public Health 4. Three letters of recommendation OR EAB 785 - Qualitative Methods 5. Take and submit scores for the Personal 4. EOH 705 - Social Epidemiology OR EOH 760 Potential Index (PPI) exam - Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health 6. Student's that do not have a Master's degree or higher must submit scores for the GRE II. Six (6) to Nine (9) credits may be selected from 7. Satisfactory score on the Test of English as a the following list: Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for HED 607 Stress Management applicants whose first language is not HED 627 Methods in Health Education English HED 629 - Education for Sexuality 8. Official copies of all transcripts sent to the HED 630 Nutrition (credits: 3) Graduate College and unofficial copies to HED 635 Health Studies of Dangerous Drugs the School of Public Health HED 760 - Technology in Health Promotion EOH 793 - Internship in Environmental Health Degree Requirements All students are required to complete six core courses III. Internship Requirement-Total Credits: 3 including (18 credits): Biostatistics, Epidemiology, EOH 793 - Internship in Environmental Health Fundamentals of Environmental and Occupational ** 3 credits are required; an additional 3 credits Health, Theoretical Principals of Health Promotion, may be taken as an elective for a total of 6 credits of Survey of U.S. Health Care Systems, and internship. Fundamentals of Public Health. Additionally, all students are required to complete a three credit IV. Capstone Requirement internship and a Capstone Project. The Capstone HED 750 - Graduate Project in Health Promotion Project requirement may be fulfilled by a OR HED 755 - Thesis Research professional paper or a thesis. Students will also be *Students opting to take HED 750 (3 credits) must required to take seven courses (18-21 credits) in a take a total of 9 credits of electives to reach the concentration area and complete a capstone required minimum of 45 hours. experience (3-6 credits). The total program of study is a minimum of 45 credits. A student must have at Environmental and Occupational Health least a B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate Concentration -Total Credits: 27 work in order to graduate. I. Students are required to take the following courses The MPH degree will be awarded only when all these -Credits: 12 requirements are met. 1. EOH 601 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology MPH Core Course Requirements - Total 2. EOH 717 - Food Safety and Public Health OR Credits: 18 EOH 747 - Transmission of Infectious Disease 1. HED 710 - Fundamentals of Public Health

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3. EOH 765 - Seminar in Environmental Justice 3. HCA 706 - Strategic Management of Health and Public Health OR EOH 732 - Children, Services Development, Health, and the Environment 4. HCA 707 - Operations and Quality 4. EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public Management of Health Services Health OR EOH 709 - Scientific/Technical 5. HCA 708 - Information Systems in Health Writing for the Health and Life Sciences Services Management

II. Six (6) to Nine (9) credits may be selected from II. Plus one of the following 3 credit-hour course: the following list: HCA 704 - Health Care Economics EOH 705 - Social Epidemiology HCA 711 - Advanced Health Care Finance EOH 713 - Public Health Law HCA 652 Health Politics and Policy EOH 715 - Qualitative & Field Methods for HCA 761 - Health Care Law and Ethics for Public Health Managers EOH 732 - Children, Development, Health, and HCA 680 - Organization and Management of the Environment Long-Term Care Services EOH 757 - Parasitology and Public Health HCA 713 - Internship in Health Care EOH 760 - Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Administration OR Other advisor approved Health courses from the pool of EOH 765 - Seminar in Environmental Justice and university approved graduate level courses. Public Health EOH 767 - Bioaerosols and Human Health III. Internship Requirement- Total Credits:3 EOH 769 - Advanced Pollution Ecology HCA 713 - Internship in Health Care EAB 716 - The Epidemiology of Obesity Administration EOH 777 - Emerging Infectious Disease ** 3 credits are required; an additional 3 credits EOH 795 - Special Topics in Public Health may be taken as an elective for a total of 6 credits EOH 796 - Independent Study in Environmental of internship. Health EOH 793 - Internship in Environmental Health IV. Required Capstone Project HCA 709 - Health Care Administration Capstone III. Internship Requirement-Total Credits: 3 Course OR HCA 799 - Thesis Research EOH 793 - Internship in Environmental Health *Students opting to take HCA 709 (3 credits) ** 3 credits are required, an additional 3 credits must take a total of 6 credits of electives to reach may be taken as an elective for a total of 6 credits of the required minimum of 45 hours. internship Biostatistics and Epidemiology IV. Required Capstone Project: Students must receive Concentration -Total Credits: 27 prior approval from their committee before I. Students are required to take the following courses registering for - Total Credits: 12 any capstone experiences. 1. EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public EOH 794 - Professional Paper in Environmental Health Health 2. EAB 715 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology EOH 798 - Thesis Research 3. EAB 725 - Epidemiology of Infectious *Students opting to take EOH 794 (3 credits) Diseases must take a total of 9 credits of electives to reach 4. EAB 763 - Linear Statistical Models the required minimum of 45 hours. II. Students may select from one or two of the Health Care Administration and Policy following - Total Credits: 3-6 Concentration -Total Credits: 27 EOH 705 - Social Epidemiology I. Students are required to take the following courses- EAB 720 - Grant Writing for Epidemiology and Total Credits: 15 Public Health Research 1. HCA 703 - Management of Health Service EAB 795 - Special Topics in Epidemiology and Organizations and Systems Biostatistics 2. HCA 705 - Health Care Accounting and EAB 796 - Independent Study in Epidemiology Finance and Biostatistics EAB 716 - The Epidemiology of Obesity

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EAB 733 - Survey Sampling for the Health Students in the program are admitted to either UNLV Sciences or UNR and follow the course requirements from EAB 735 - Outbreak Investigation their home institution. Courses may be taken at either EAB 743 - Experimental Design for the Health institution. A Chair from the admitting institution Sciences supervises and the dissertation but the doctoral EAB 753 - Nonparametric Statistics for Public committee may include members from either or both Health institutions. EAB 773 - Survival Analysis for Public Health This program is competitive and space is limited. III. Internship Requirement- Total Credits: 3 More students will apply than will be admitted. The EAB 793 - Internship in Epidemiology and most competitive students will have a strong Biostatistics academic record and a clear plan for their proposed ** 3 credits are required, an additional 3 credits research. may be taken as an elective for a total of 6 credits of internship. Admission Requirements-UNLV Admission into the Public Health PhD Program at IV. Required Capstone Project - Total Credits: 3-6 UNLV will require applicants to meet the standard * Students must receive prior approval from their criteria of the UNLV Graduate College, applicable to committee before registering for any capstone all graduate students, both domestic and experience. international, and contingent upon the qualifications EAB 798 - Thesis Research in Epidemiology and of the applicant and the availability of openings for Biostatistics new students. Doctoral students are admitted as a EAB 794 - Professional Paper in Epidemiology cohort, once a year, for the fall semester. Applicants and Biostatistics must have submitted all required materials by the April 1 deadline for admission in the following fall semester. Students will be admitted directly into the Public Health Ph.D. doctoral program and all admissions will require the final approval of the Dean of the UNLV Graduate The Schools of Community Health Sciences (SCHS) College. In addition to the generic requirements of at UNLV and UNR are pleased to offer a the UNLV Graduate College applicants will be collaborative doctoral program (Ph.D.) in Public expected to meet the following criteria: Health. The collaboration between the two schools 1. Earned a bachelor’s and Masters of Public represents a unique, statewide approach to public Health (MPH) or a master’s degree in an health training and research, drawing on appropriate field from an accredited complementary expertise and opportunities at both university. Applicants educated outside of universities to create a high-quality academic the United States will need to demonstrate program that maximizes resources and flexibility. proof of equivalent education and advanced degrees. Educational Objectives 2. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 The Ph.D. in Public Health is designed to prepare (4.0=A) earned in a masters’ program of students for careers in which advanced analytical and study. The most competitive students will conceptual capabilities are required, such as have a master’s level GPA of 3.5 or higher. university teaching, research, consulting, policy 3. Applicants must present competitive development or other high-level positions. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores on verbal, quantitative and analytical measures. The curriculum was developed jointly by faculty GRE scores will be assessed relative to other from the Schools of Public Health at the University applicants in the pool, as well as relative to of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada, Las other graduate programs at UNLV. The Vegas, with input from representatives of academia exam must have been taken with the and the public health community. The curriculum institutions’ graduate school/college provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary requirements. The most competitive students examination of topics and experiences necessary to will have a combined verbal/quantitative produce graduates who are ready to secure GRE score of 1200 (old test) /300 (new test) employment in the public health arena. or higher. The GRE is required for all applicants.

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4. Demonstrated oral and written language student begin planning a program of study. Students competency-Applicants from countries are expected to identify a dissertation committee where English is not the native language, or before the end of their second semester in the who do not receive a degree from an program. institution where English is the language of instruction must show competency in Required Core Courses: English, meeting the Graduate College or All students are required to take or have taken at the Graduate School requirements: “a minimum Master's level the following 27 credit hours or their score of 550 on the written or 213 on the approved equivalent: computerized Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 85 on the Michigan UNLV Courses Test” UNR C 5. Letters of Recommendation- Three (3) OR letters of recommendation are required from EOH 740 - Fundamentals of Environmental Health PUBH faculty and other individuals who can EAB 703 - Biostatistical Methods for the Health evaluate the applicant’s motivation, Sciences PUBH academic capability, scholarship potential, HED 705 - Theoretical Foundations in Health and personal goals for doctoral study. Promotion PUBH 6. Written Self-Presentation- Applicants must EOH 747 - Transmission of Infectious Disease PUBH submit for review a written statement of EAB 705 - Epidemiology and Public Health PUBH personal career, educational and scholarship HCA 701 - U.S. Health Care System: Programs and goals including identification of research Policies PUBH interests. The most competitive students will EOH 704 - Ethics in Public Health PUBH clearly identify their plan for dissertation research and its contribution to the field of All doctoral students will take 6 hours of Seminar. public health. Seminars are from 1 to 3 credits, offered every 7. Interview-Applicants may be asked to semester, and cover a range of topics in the field. participate in an interview with member(s) of the Admissions Committee, either in Areas of Emphasis person or by telephone. Applicants may also In addition to the core courses, students will select 27 be asked to submit a writing sample. credits from a list of SCHS courses in an identified 8. Applicants must identify an Area of emphasis area in accordance with the advising plan Emphasis (sub plan) at the time of developed with their academic advisor. The 27-credit application. requirement includes 6 hours of seminar, taken over the course of the program. Seminars are from 1 to 3 credits, offered every semester, and cover a range of Degree Requirements topics in the field. Completion of the Ph.D. demonstrates that the graduate has the advanced research skills and Environmental and Occupational Health competencies necessary to succeed in high level UNLV Courses research careers. OR UNR All students are required to successfully complete Students will select 5 courses from the below list: ATM coursework that provides a public health foundation, CEE and an Area of Emphasis in one of the four public EOH 709 - Scientific/Technical Writing for the Health and health disciplines, and a minimum of 18 dissertation Life Sciences CEE credits. Students with an MPH from the UNLV ENV 711 - Risk Assessment and Risk Management CEE SCHS must complete 48 credits beyond the Master of or HE Public Health (MPH). Students with an MPH from ENV 712 - Environmental Risk Decision Making NRE another institution must complete 54 credits beyond EOH 717 - Food Safety and Public Health NRE the masters. Students with a master’s degree in a EOH 737 - Public Health Microbiology NRE related field must complete 63 credits beyond the EOH 757 - Parasitology and Public Health NUT Master’s degree. EOH 767 - Bioaerosols and Human Health PCS EOH 765 - Seminar in Environmental Justice and Upon admission each student will be assigned an Public Health PUB academic (not dissertation) advisor who will help the EOH 769 - Advanced Pollution Ecology PUB

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EOH 777 - Emerging Infectious Disease Students PUBH also 735 have - Intro a researchto Exposure Assessmentrequirement and Control HPS 680 - Industrial Hygiene comprised PUBH of753 3 courses- Health fromInformatics the list below: HPS 781 - Industrial Hygiene II EAB PUBH700 - Research 776 - Essentials Methods of for Occupational Public Health Health EAB 715 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology OR EOH PUBH 715 777 - Qualitative - Fundamental & Field of Industrial Methods Hygiene for EOH 765 - Seminar in Environmental Justice and Public Health Public Health PUBH 781 - Env-Occup Health Risk Assessment AND two of the following: Students will also have a research requirement EAB 733 - Survey Sampling for the Health Sciences comprised of 3 courses from the list below: EAB 743 - Experimental Design for the Health EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public Health Sciences EAB 743 - Experimental Design for the Health AND two of the following: Sciences EAB 733 - Survey Sampling for the Health Sciences EAB 753 - Nonparametric Statistics for Public Health EAB 753 - Nonparametric Statistics for Public Health EAB 763 - Linear Statistical Models EAB 763 - Linear Statistical Models EAB 773 - Survival Analysis for Public Health EAB 773 - Survival Analysis for Public Health EAB 783 - Multivariate Methods for the Health EAB 783 - Multivariate Methods for the Health Sciences Sciences Health Services Management and Policy Social Behavioral Health Students will select four courses from the list Students are required to take the following two below: classes plus 12 credits of additional committee HCA 703 - Management of Health Service approved courses. Organizations and Systems EOH 705 - Social Epidemiology HCA 652 - Health Care Politics and Policy EOH 760 - Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health HCA 704 - Health Care Economics HCA 705 - Health Care Accounting and Finance Students also have a research requirement HCA 706 - Strategic Management of Health Services comprised of 3 courses from the list below: HCA 707 - Operations and Quality Management of EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public Health Health Services OR EOH 715 - Qualitative & Field Methods for HCA 708 - Information Systems in Health Services Public Health Management HCA 710 - Human Resources Management of Health AND two of the following: Care Organizations EAB 733 - Survey Sampling for the Health Sciences HCA 711 - Advanced Health Care Finance EAB 743 - Experimental Design for the Health Sciences Students also have a research requirement EAB 753 - Nonparametric Statistics for Public Health comprised of 4 courses from the list below: EAB 763 - Linear Statistical Models HCA 715 - Health Services Research Methods EAB 773 - Survival Analysis for Public Health EOH 715 - Qualitative & Field Methods for Public EAB 783 - Multivariate Methods for the Health Health Sciences EAB 783 - Multivariate Methods for the Health Plus two classes from the following list: Sciences EAB 733 - Survey Sampling for the Health Sciences EAB 753 - Nonparametric Statistics for Public Health EAB 763 - Linear Statistical Models Epidemiology and Biostatistics EAB 773 - Survival Analysis for Public Health Students are required to take the following EAB 783 - Multivariate Methods for the Health classes: Sciences Epidemiology 2 ECO 772 - Econometrics II Chronic Disease Epidemiology – MBA 767 - Market Opportunity Analysis

Students will choose two of the following: Cancer Epidemiology Dissertation Epidemiology of Obesity Additionally, all candidates will complete a minimum Social Epidemiology of 21 dissertation credit hours or 18 dissertation

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credit hours plus 3 credit hours of Prospectus as presentation of the research plan. The prospectus specified in the student’s advising plan. becomes the agreement for the student’s dissertation research. Upon approval of the prospectus, the Program Completion Requirements student advances to candidacy, can register for 1. Credit Hours and Grade point Average dissertation credits, and begin their independent A grade point average of at least a 3.0 must be research. maintained in all courses required for the degree; no grade less than a B in any course is acceptable for 5. Final Oral Examination curricular completion of the program. Upon completion of the dissertation, the student must pass a final oral examination that involves the public 2. Comprehensive Examination: Test of Core Subject presentation and successful defense of their Matter of Program dissertation study. All advisory committee members All students are required to complete a written must be present for the final defense and may Comprehensive Examination upon completion of the question the student following presentation of the core courses of the program. The examination is study. The defense will be scheduled and conducted designed to assess the student’s ability to synthesize in accordance with the Graduate College/ School’s knowledge, as demonstrated by the selection and policies for dissertation completion. It is the student’s integration of information from several doctoral responsibility to file all required forms and written courses and is evaluated by written discussion in materials with the Graduate College in a timely response to examination questions. The manner. Comprehensive Examination may only be repeated once and must be repeated within one semester of the initial attempt. Students unable to pass the Comprehensive Examination after a second attempt will be separated from the program. After successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam the student must establish a Dissertation committee. The committee will include at minimum, a Chairperson with expertise in the student’s Area of Emphasis; two additional committee members from the School of Community Health Sciences; and, a Graduate College Representative. Students may also elect to add approved, external committee member with expertise in the student’s selected area of emphasis.

3. Qualifying Examination Upon completion of all required course work other than dissertation, each student must take oral Qualifying Examination that will focus on those areas of knowledge most relevant to the student’s dissertation topic. Qualifying examinations may only be repeated once and must be repeated within one semester of the initial attempt. If a student fails a second attempt, the student will be separated from the program.

4. Dissertation Prospectus Upon successful completion of the Qualifying examination, the student will present a dissertation prospectus to his/her committee and an oral presentation to peers and faculty. The prospectus is a written and oral presentation of the students dissertation research plan. The written prospectus should be the equivalent of the first three chapters of the dissertation. The oral presentation is a public

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Environmental & Occupation (2004) Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, B.S. University of Michigan, Health M.S., Ohio University, D.P.H. University of South Carolina. Chair Gerstenberger, Shawn Wong, David (1997) Professor and Chair of Environmental and (2008) Associate Research Professor. B.Sc., M.Sc. Occupational Health; B.S. University of Wisconsin- Ocean University of Qingdao, PhD. City University Platteville; M.S., PhD. University of Illinois. of Hong Kong.

Graduate Faculty The mission of the Department of Environmental and Bungum, Timothy Occupational Health is to advance the health of all (2001) Associate Professor of Biostatistics and people in the United States and around the world Epidemiology; B.A. Luther College; M.S., DPH through research and training in environmental University of South Carolina. health. The department emphasizes the role of air, water, the home environment, and the workplace as Buttner, Mark P. critical determinants of health. (1989) Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health; B.S. University of Wisconsin; Program M.S. University of Nevada Las Vegas, PhD  Public Health Ph.D. University of Nevada Reno. Course Descriptions Chino, Michelle (2000) Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, B.S., M.S., PhD. University of EOH 702 - Community Based Participatory New Mexico. Research Methods Credits 3 Cross, Chad Teaches the philosophy and methods of community (2005) Associate Professor of Biostatistics and based participatory research. Focus on traditional Epidemiology; B.S., Purdue University; M.S., PhD. research methods and their application to community Old Dominion University. health research as well as strategies for developing research partnerships, community consent, and Cruz, Patricia essential competencies for research with diverse (1995) Associate Professor of Environmental and communities. Occupational Health, B.S. University of Puerto Rico, M.S. University of Central Florida, PhD. University EOH 705 - Social Epidemiology of Nevada Reno. Credits 3 Focuses on the social determinants of health and the Dodge Francis, Carolee health implications of social phenomena such as (2007) Assistant Professor of Environmental and class, discrimination, and work. Students will Occupational Health; B.S., M.A., Ed.D., University examine life course hypotheses and the impact of of St. Thomas. early exposure to disease in later life as well as intervention strategies that incorporate social change Moonie, Sheniz elements. Prerequisite: Core epidemiology class. (2006) Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, BS University of California San EOH 709 - Scientific/Technical Writing for the Diego; MS California Polytechnic University, Health and Life Sciences Pomona; PhD Saint Louis University Credits 3 Technical writing skills are critical to success in Stetzenbach, Linda publication of scientific journal articles, approval of (2005) Professor Emeritus of Environmental and research grant submissions, and acceptance of Occupational Health; B.S., M.S., PhD. University of thesis/dissertation requirements. In this course Arizona. students will study techniques and develop skills in technical writing useful to professionals in health Thompson-Robinson, Melva care and life sciences.

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EOH 710 - Fundamentals of Public Health system as well as systemic approaches to improving Credits 3 services and policies. Prerequisites: MPH core Introduces students to public health concepts and classes. practice. Provides broad overview of the field of public health and focused look at core areas of health EOH 735 - Outbreak Investigation promotion and education, environmental health, Credits 3 epidemiology and bio statistics, and health care Students will work through simulated outbreak administration in the public health arena. situations, culminating in a lengthy simulation of an outbreak. Students will be responsible for all aspects EOH 711 - Diseases that Changed the World of the investigation including report writing. Through Credits 3 partnership with community health agencies, students Human disease has played a significant role in social will have the opportunity to assist in actual outbreak and political changes worldwide. In this course investigations occurring during the semester. students will study the impact of people and disease on historical events, and present written and oral EOH 740 - Fundamentals of Environmental discussions of selected topics including how these Health events impact public health. Credits 3 This course will address chemical, physical and EOH 713 - Public Health Law biological factors in the environment and their Credits 3 relationship to the health of the human population. Examines the history of public health law and the role, authority and limitations of government to enact EOH 745 - Epidemiology & Biostatistics and enforce such laws. Students will examine the Credits 3 development of public health laws and the Students will explore systems currently in place, both relationship between government entities in carrying in the United States and internationally, and will out the laws. learn methodology used to analyze surveillance data. Students will learn about the effective surveillance EOH 715 - Qualitative & Field Methods for Public systems through lecture and case studies of existing Health surveillance systems. Prerequisites: HED 725/EAB Credits 3 705 or equivalent This course will provide students with the content/skills needed to conduct community-based EOH 747 - Transmission of Infectious Disease participatory field research. This course will explore Credits 3 several topics related to qualitative research: Exposure to disease causing microorganisms occurs theoretical aspects of qualitative research, negotiating via inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact. community, designing the study, ethnographic Students will study transmission of selected observations, triangulating data, and writing a field microorganisms via the air, water, food, vectors, and study report. person-to-person contact.

EOH 717 - Food Safety and Public Health EOH 757 - Parasitology and Public Health Credits 3 Credits 3 Foodborne illness has a significant impact on public Parasitic infections resulting from exposure to health. In this course students will study parasites that invade the intestine, blood, or tissues of microbiological and chemical aspects of food safety humans can result in serious disease. This course will including factors that affect growth or organisms in discuss a variety of human parasites, resulting food and production of toxins that can result in disease, and treatment and control strategies to foodborne illness. minimize exposure and health impacts.

EOH 732 - Children, Development, Health, and EOH 760 - Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health the Environment Credits 3 Credits 3 Explore the causes of health disparities and potential Focuses on health issues specific to children age 0- remedies for health-related inequities that associate 18, such as abuse and neglect, insurance, nutrition, with race, ethnicity, social class and culture. Students immunization, mental health, substance abuse, will develop skills necessary to recognize personal sexuality and chronic disease. Students will examine and institutionalized bias which interferes with the unique status of children in the public health

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clinical decision-making, health policy, and health health world-wide. This course will present a variety system structural development. of new diseases resulting from exposure to emerging and re-emerging microbial pathogens and suggested EOH 765 - Seminar in Environmental Justice and treatment and control strategies to minimize exposure Public Health and health impacts. Credits 3 Explores the impact of environmental hazards on EOH 790 - Doctoral Seminar community health and examine strategies for Credits 3 developing justice resources and effective policy This is an advanced seminar course directed by change. Students will examine actual cases and their members of the Department of Environmental and health and policy outcomes. Focus on community Occupational Health and the Epidemiology and based strategies for research, advocacy, and Biostatistics Program. Seminars will be facilitated by environmental change. Prerequisites: EOH and MPH faculty members based on their particular areas of core classes. research interest and expertise. Notes: S/U grading only. EOH 766 - Biological Invasions and Environmental Health EOH 793 - Internship in Environmental Health Credits 3 Credits 1 – 3 This class covers topics with regard to the human The environmental internships is one of the capstone introduction, impacts, and prevention of invasive experiences for the MPH degree and is intended to species to environmental health, such as invasion provide students with applied work experience in a theory, species distinction, ecosystem health, social local agency, organization, center or institute. Notes: and economic impacts, invasive species control and May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. management. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Public Health or consent of instructor. EOH 767 - Bioaerosols and Human Health Credits 3 EOH 794 - Professional Paper in Environmental Bioaerosols are biological materials that can elicit Health adverse health effects when humans are exposed in Credits 3 indoor and outdoor environments. This course will This capstone experience provides the opportunity present the physical and environmental parameters for a graduate degree candidate to be involved in an that affect the dispersal, transport, and survival of in-depth project either written or experimental in bioaerosols, detail specific bioaerosols of concern, nature. A formal paper and presentation describing and discuss the human health impacts of exposure. the project culminate this experience. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: EOH 769 - Advanced Pollution Ecology Admission to the School of Public Health or consent Credits 3 of instructor. This course will address the major effects of pollution on aquatic organisms and ecosystems. EOH 795 - Special Topics in Public Health Prerequisites: EOH 740 or permission of instructor. Credits 3 Selected topic of current interest not covered in any EOH 775 - Injury Epidemiology existing courses in environmental and occupational Credits 3 health. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum This course will teach students about the of three credits. Prerequisites: Admission to the epidemiology of intentional and unintentional injury. School of Public Health or consent of instructor. The course will include the basic concepts of injury prevention, injury surveillance, strategies for injury EOH 796 - Independent Study in Environmental control, developing injury prevention programs, and Health designing injury research and evaluation. Credits 1 – 3 Prerequisites: Core Epidemiology and Research Independent study of a selected topic in Methods. Environmental and Occupational Health. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. EOH 777 - Emerging Infectious Disease Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Public Credits 3 Health or consent of instructor. Re-emerging and newly recognized/emerging infections diseases are having a significant on public EOH 798 - Thesis Research

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Credits 1 – 6 Health Care Administration & Notes: May be repeated, but a maximum of six credits will apply towards the student's degree Policy program. Grading: S/F grading only. Chair EOH 799 – Dissertation Moseley, Charles Credits 3-6 (1991) Associate Professor of Health Care Dissertation in Environmental and Occupational Administration; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth Health. Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 University. credits. Prerequisites: PhD standing Graduate Coordinator Cochran, Christopher (1997) Associate Professor of Health Care Administration; B.A. University of Texas, El Paso; M.P.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Graduate Faculty Ginn, Gregory (2000) Associate Professor of Health Care Administration; B.A., M.Ed., MBA, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin.

Shen, Jie (2006) Associate Professor of Health Care Administration and Policy; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University.

The Health Care Industry is one of the three largest industries in the United States based on revenues, total assets or number of employees. Opportunities for employment in health care organizations are abundant in the Las Vegas Valley.

Job opportunities occur in the following types of organizations: Hospitals Ambulatory care facilities Long-term care facilities Medical practices Insurance companies Public health agencies Mental health programs Managed care organizations Community health programs

Students in the Health Care Administration M.H.A. gain a broad view of the health care delivery system and develop an understanding of health and disease. They develop analytical skills through the curriculum and internships to prepare them for leadership positions in the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services.

Program  Health Care Administration M.H.A.

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Health Care Administration  HCA 702 - Epidemiology in Health Services Management M.H.A.  HCA 703 - Management of Health Service Organizations and Systems The Master of Health Care Administration Degree  HCA 704 - Health Care Economics Program is the only graduate Health Care  HCA 705 - Health Care Accounting and Finance Administration program in the Nevada Public  HCA 706 - Strategic Management of Health University System (NSHE). The MHA will prepare Services students to assume leadership roles in health care  HCA 707 - Operations and Quality Management organizations. The degree is recognized in the health of Health Services care field as an important credential that allows  HCA 708 - Information Systems in Health graduates to assume health care management Services Management positions. The curriculum is developed to include all  HCA 709 - Health Care Administration Capstone Course the critical competencies for health care leadership, including issues of health care delivery, health care  HCA 710 - Human Resources Management of Health Care Organizations finance, ethical and legal issues in health care  HCA 713 - Internship in Health Care administration and management topics. Students and Administration faculty will contribute though research and service to  HCA 715 - Health Services Research Methods the knowledge and applications of management in  HCA 761 - Health Care Law and Ethics for health care; and they will use their education and Managers expertise to help meet the health care management  HCA 799 - Thesis Research needs of the State of Nevada and beyond.  EAB 703 - Biostatistical Methods for the Health Sciences Admission Requirements  EOH 710 - Fundamentals of Public Health To be considered for admission, an applicant must meet Graduate College standards and: 1. Hold a bachelor’s degree or recognized Health Promotion Program equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. A criterion for admission is at least a B (3.0) grade point average, or Chair equivalent in work completed after the first Gerstenberger, Shawn two years of a bachelor's degree program, (1997) Associate Professor and Chair of and in all post-baccalaureate course work. Environmental and Occupational Health; B.S. An applicant who does not meet this University of Wisconsin-Platteville; M.S., Ph.D. academic criterion may request special University of Illinois. consideration. 2. Submit a one to two page personal essay Graduate Coordinator describing why they want to pursue a career Thompson-Robinson, Melva in health care management (2004), Associate Professor; B.S., University of 3. Submit three letters of recommendation Michigan; M.S.P.E., Ohio University; Dr. PH., 4. Submit a resume University of South Carolina. 5. In addition, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Graduate Faculty is required for applicants whose first Bungum, Timothy language is not English. (2001) Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology; B.A. Luther College; M.S., D.P.H MHA required courses University of South Carolina. The Master of Health Care Administration HCA/MHA degree has a 45 credit required core Buttner, Mark P. (48 credits if the student chooses to complete a (1989) Associate Professor of Environmental and thesis to meet the capstone requirement). The Occupational Health; B.S. University of Wisconsin; following courses constitute the required core: M.S. University of Nevada Las Vegas, PhD University of Nevada Reno.  HCA 701 - U.S. Health Care System: Programs and Policies Chino, Michelle

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(2000) Associate Professor of Environmental and Master of Education in Health Occupational Health, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of New Mexico. Promotion

Cochran, Christopher The goal of the 36-semester credit hour Health (1997) Associate Professor of Health Care Promotion graduate program is to provide students Administration and Policy; B.A. University of Texas, with the theory, knowledge, and skills needed to El Paso; M.PA., Ph.D. University of South Carolina. integrate the principles of health promotion into a variety of community, research, clinical, business or Cross, Chad school settings and/or to pursue advanced study. (2005) Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Specifically, the Health Promotion degree program Epidemiology; B.S., Purdue University, M.S., Ph.D. will prepare students to: 1) assess and communicate Old Dominion University. individual, family, and community needs, 2) plan, implement, evaluate, and administer programs, 3) act Dodge Francis, Carolee as a resource person by coordinating provisions for (2007) Assistant Professor of Environmental and services and applying appropriate research principles Occupational Health; B.S., M.A., Ed.D., University and methods, and 4) advance the goals of job-related of St. Thomas. professional organizations. To this end, eight concentrations in the Health Promotion degree are Ginn, Gregory offered. (2000) Associate Professor of Health Care Administration and Policy; B.A., M.Ed., MBA, Ph.D. The Administration concentration is designed for University of Texas, Austin. those interested in assuming leadership roles in their organization such as health program planners, health McNab, Warren care project specialists, or health officers. The (1979), Professor; B.S., M.S., Mankato State Communication concentration is designed for University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. individuals interested in the dissemination of health promoting information and skills through varied Moonie, Sheniz strategies leading to health media specialist or health (2006) Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and communication expert occupations. Epidemiology, BS University of California San Diego, MS California Polytechnic University, The Counseling concentration is designed for anyone Pomona, PhD Saint Louis University wishing to assist others one on one or in small groups regarding effective and positive strategies dealing Moseley, Charles with critical health issues. Such professionals (1991) Associate Professor and Chair of Health Care include, but are not limited to, employee assistance Administration and Policy; Ph.D. Virginia program educators, patient educators, or mental Commonwealth University. health counselors.

Regin, Charles The Education concentration is designed to improve (1987), Assistant Professor; B.S., M.S., University of the delivery skills of any educator at any teaching Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D., Southern Illinois level, at varied sites such as school health teachers, University at Carbondale. public health educators, and employee wellness associates. Shen, Jie (2006) Associate Professor and Chair of Health Care The Environmental Health concentration is Administration and Policy; Ph.D. Virginia designed for those individuals seeking occupations Commonwealth University. such as health and safety specialists or environmental health consultants due to an interest in the Wong, David relationship that exists between the physical (2008) Associate Research Professor. B.Sc., M.Sc. environment and the health of individuals and groups Ocean University of Quingdao, PhD. City University in that environment. of Hong Kong. The Gerontology concentration is designed for individuals who are interested in health promotion strategies geared specifically for older adults

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delivered through professional roles such as Application deadlines include: March 15 for summer gerontology outreach workers or program planners enrollment, July 1 for fall enrollment, and November for seniors. 15 for spring enrollment.

The Nutrition and Fitness concentration is designed For details of the Master of Public Health program, for those interested in the fields of corporate health please see the School of Public Health information. promotion or personal wellness training who desire to The Department of Health Promotion offers the advise individuals and groups regarding eating Master of Education (Health Promotion M.Ed.) a choices and activity regimens to enhance Master of Public Health (Public Health M.P.H.) performance and health. degrees with an emphasis in Health Promotion.

The Interdisciplinary concentration, clearly the Program most flexible, is designed for those students with  Health Promotion M.Ed. (Discontinued) specific needs who would be best served by selecting a myriad of graduate courses from across campus. Individuals such as school nurses, epidemiologists, Course Descriptions and industrial hygienists could benefit from the individualized approach offered in this concentration. HCA 701 - U.S. Health Care System: Programs and Policies Admission Requirements Credits 3 In addition to meeting the admission requirement of Examines the manpower, financing and major service the Graduate College as outlined in the front of this components of the US health care system. Addresses catalog, applicants must also meet the requirements major issues of health care access, costs, and quality established by Department of Health Promotion of care. Special emphasis on the role of government faculty. regulation and public policy in the system. 1. Interested applicants to the Master of Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Education degree in Health Promotion should have an undergraduate major in any HCA 702 - Epidemiology in Health Services health or allied health academic discipline. Management If admission is sought by students who have Credits 3 not earned a major described above, up to Examination and synthesis of concepts and an credits of additional HED 600-level course application of methods appropriate to epidemiology work may be required. These deficiencies do from a managerial perspective. not count toward degree requirements. 2. Applicants must have a minimum overall HCA 703 - Management of Health Service undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of Organizations and Systems 3.00 on a 4.00 scale during their last 60 Credits 3 credits of undergraduate work. Theories and practice of the management of health 3. An application for admission must be services. Analysis and evaluation of the management obtained from the Graduate College. Official functions and roles, organizational theories and transcripts of all colleges and universities behavioral perspectives and health care policy issues attended should be submitted to the as they apply to health services management. Graduate College and Department. 4. Two letters of recommendation, a two-page HCA 704 - Health Care Economics statement of professional goals, and a Credits 3 current vita should be submitted directly to Application of economic theory to study of health the Department of Health Promotion. markets and institutions. Impact of insurance on demand for and supply of health care analyzed. Applications are processed when all credentials Competition and regulation as forces in health care required by both the Graduate College and the industry discussed from an economic perspective. Department of Health Promotion have been received Prerequisites: Three hours undergraduate and evaluated. The Graduate College will officially microeconomics or consent of instructor. notify students of their acceptance. Additionally, the Department of Health Promotion staff will notify HCA 705 - Health Care Accounting and Finance students of their advisor, who will work with the Credits 3 student to develop the individual plan of study. Introduction to financial and managerial accounting

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in the context of the health care industry. Also Further study of financial management in the context introduces concepts from finance for use in the of the health care industry. Prerequisites: HCA 705 decision making process. Prerequisites: Admission or the equivalent. to the MPH program, MHA program, or consent of instructor. HCA 713 - Internship in Health Care Administration HCA 706 - Strategic Management of Health Credits 3 – 6 Services Provides students with an applied work experience in Credits 3 a local health services organization. Course is faculty Emphasis on concepts of strategic and operational supervised and requires written reports and other management for health care organizations. Also structured assignments. Notes: May be repeated to a covers managerial epidemiology and marketing. maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Consent of Utilizes case studies. Prerequisites: HCA 705 instructor.

HCA 707 - Operations and Quality Management HCA 715 - Health Services Research Methods of Health Services Credits 3 Credits 3 Course examines health services research concepts Introduces concepts of operations management in the and methods. Topics include: health services research context of the health care industry. Covers analytical relevance; research study conceptualization; research techniques in the context of quality management. design, operationalization and analysis; and the Prerequisites: Graduate standing. review of the health services research literature. Emphasis on research relevant to the practice of HCA 708 - Information Systems in Health health care management. Prerequisites: EAB 703 Services Management Credits 3 HCA 761 - Health Care Law and Ethics for Understanding of computerized needs of health Managers services managers. Examines decision making Credits 3 process, information needs of various decisions and Course examines legal and ethical issues that impact how “decision support systems” meet these needs. health care management. Topics include: liability, Major types of information systems examined, contract and antitrust law; employee and labor law, include financial, patient care & strategic professional relations, and ethical issues regarding; management systems. Prerequisites: Graduate beginning and end of life, patient rights, medical standing. research, access to care; conflict of interest, and confidentiality. HCA 709 - Health Care Administration Capstone Course HCA 798 - Independent Study Credits 3 Credits 1 – 3 Capstone experience provides the Health Care Independent study in a specific area of student Administration graduate degree candidate the option interest under the direction of a faculty member. to select one of the following: an indepth project or a Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. comprehensive examination. Notes: The project Grading: S/F grading only. Prerequisites: Consent option requires a formal paper and a presentation. of instructor. Grading: S/F grading only. Prerequisites: Last semester in program or consent of instructor. HCA 799 - Thesis Research Credits 3 HCA 710 - Human Resources Management of Notes: May be repeated, but a maximum of six Health Care Organizations credits will apply towards the student's degree Credits 3 program. Grading: S/F grading only. Prerequisites: Covers structural and behavioral systems and human Consent of HCA& P Department Chair, graduate resources process systems. Taught from the courses in research methodology and in statistics. perspective of strategic management and in the context of the legal environment for health care organizations.

HCA 711 - Advanced Health Care Finance Credits 3

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School of Dental Medicine Karen P. West, Dean (2006), D.D.M., University of Louisville; M.P.H., University of South Carolina. The UNLV School of Dental Medicine, which accepted its Inaugural Class in August of 2002, has been designed to serve our local community and the Programs state of Nevada in oral health care, health services,  Business Administration & Dental Medicine research and scholarly activities. Education of dental Dual M.B.A./D.M.D. students will be accomplished through a competency  Doctor of Dental Medicine D.M.D. based curriculum with a special emphasis on  Oral BiologyOk M.S. biomedical sciences, professional studies and an innovative vertically integrated team approach for clinical instruction and delivery of patient care. The School of Dental Medicine is recruiting and employing a diverse and distinguished faculty to facilitate the program. The competency-based education program has at its core a student and patient entered environment designed to maximize learning and patient care delivery. Beginning dentists will be exposed to in depth studies of biological and clinical sciences as well as biomedical and bio-ethical disciplines. Students will encounter a broad spectrum of clinical experiences to prepare them for entry into the profession. These experiences will begin in year one of the curriculum, and clinical responsibilities will expand in scope and depth throughout the four years. During year four, students will have the opportunity to select placement in a variety of clinically supervised community settings. They will also have extensive exposure to business and financial management designed to meet the challenges of dental practice. Furthermore, they will be introduced to principles of research, will have an opportunity to conduct independent research and will be encouraged to pursue scholarly activities with the possibility of creating a career in academic dentistry. Training will occur in state of the art facilities designed to achieve the goals of the dental academic program. Today’s dental professional needs a learning environment that offers interaction with other medical professionals and facilitates diagnosis and treatment to improve the patient’s overall health. The dental school is adopting this new reality and keeping it at the forefront as it designs the teaching facility at the UNLV Shadow Lane campus. The building is part of a regional campus that is expected to house the university’s biotech research center, including the UNLV Cancer Institute. Students will have access to the latest technology with other health care professionals in diagnosing disease and treating patients. By the time of graduation, students will be competent and confident to begin a rewarding career as a provider of comprehensive oral health care. For additional information, visit http://dentalschool.unlv.edu.

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School of Nursing Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Smyer, Tish (2006), Professor; BS, University of Arkansas Welcome to the School of Nursing at UNLV. Our Medical Center; MS University of California Los nursing program is the oldest in southern Nevada and Angeles; DNSc University of California Los the only one in Nevada to offer a Ph.D. program. All Angeles. of our graduate programs are web-based to allow for “anytime, anyplace” education, but may involve Associate Dean for Research occasional visits to campus. In our Masters of Schneider, Barbara St. Pierre Science program, there are currently three tracks, the (2006), Associate Professor; BS Louisiana State Family Nurse Practitioner Track, the Pediatric Nurse University; MN, University of Washington; DNSc, Practitioner Track, and the Nurse Educator Track. University of California Los Angeles. We also offer post-masters certificates in these areas. Family Nurse Practitioners provide primary care for individuals across the lifespan and many provide care Psychosocial Nursing Department Chair to the indigent and uninsured populations. Pediatric Candela, Lori Nurse Practitioners provide primary care for infants, (1999), Associate Professor; BS Metropolitan State children, and adolescents. The Nurse Educator College; MS, University of Colorado; Ed.D. program prepares nursing students to teach nursing. University of Southern California. This provides more qualified faculty so that all of the area nursing schools may increase their enrollment. Physiological Nursing Department Chair The MS program is growing rapidly because of the Alpert, Patricia great need for advanced practice nurses and nurse (1991), Assistant Professor; B.S., M.S., M.P.H. educators in Nevada. University of Hawaii; D.P.H. Loma Linda University

We also offer a web-based Ph.D. program. This MSN Coordinator program is research-focused and will help meet the Maes, Cheryl need for more highly qualified faculty in Nevada and (2004), Lecturer; BS, MS University of Nevada, Las the surrounding states. If you are considering a Vegas. position as a nurse educator and researcher, this web- based program may meet your needs. Ph.D. Coordinator Clark, Michele We are rapidly expanding our research activities and (2006). Associate Professor; B.S. University of have a number of well-funded graduate assistant California, San Francisco; M.S., Ph.D. University of positions available for full time students. In this role, Arizona graduate students work closely with faculty on their research, teach undergraduate classes, or supervise students in the clinical setting. It is a wonderful Graduate Faculty opportunity to enhance your education. UNLV’s Angosta, Alona School of nursing received full re-accreditation (2005). B.S.N, M.S.N. University of Nevada, Las through the year 2010 from the National League for Vegas; Ph.D. University of Hawaii Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC), the longest established accrediting body of nursing Bowles, Cheryl education programs in the country. It is the maximum (1984), Professor Emeritus; BS, MS, University of period awarded by the NLNAC. Illinois; Ed.D., Northern Illinois University.

I encourage you to read the catalog and explore our Clark, Michele website at to find out more about all of these (2006). Associate Professor; BS University of programs and to visit us when you are in the Las California San Francisco; MS, Ph.D. University of Vegas area. Arizona.

Carolyn Yucha, Dean Cyrkiel, Dianne Professor; BS SUNY Albany; MS SUNY Buffalo; (2000), Lecturer; BS. Indiana University; MS Ph.D. SUNY, Health Sciences Center, Syracuse, NY. University of Texas, San Antonio.

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(2007). B.S.N., Saint Louis University; M.S.N.,  Develop, implement and evaluate innovative University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ph.D. University approaches to teaching and learning. of Colorado, Denver R.N. to M.S.N. Pathway Kowalski, Susan Through a collaborative agreement with Nevada (1994) Assistant Professor Emeritus; B.S. Northern State College, registered nurses with an associate’s Illinois University; M.S. Boston College; M.B.A. degree or diploma are eligible to apply to take UNLV Rockford College; Ph.D. Texas Women's University SON graduate courses as a special student. These courses count toward completion of a B.S.N.. This Louis, Margaret collaboration shortens the graduate pathway by 9 (1978), Associate Professor Emeritus; BS, MA, credits. Upon B.S.N. completion, the student is Bradley University; Ph.D. University of Texas, eligible to apply for one of the pathways in the Austin. graduate program. Applicants must meet all current requirements of admission into one of the pathways Menzel, Nancy in the graduate program. For more information, (2006) Associate Professor; BS Cornell University; please contact Nevada State College School of MS Boston University; Ph.D. University of South Nursing. Florida. Transfer of Credit Sabo, Carolyn The Graduate College evaluates transcripts and (1984), Professor; BS, MS University of Utah; Ed.D. determines the credits acceptable to the university. Brigham Young University. The Graduate Admissions Committee determines the

credits that may be applied toward the satisfaction of Tan, Rhigel degree requirements for the Master of Science in (2005). B.S.N., Cebu City Medical Center College of Nursing. A limited number of graduate courses taken Nursing; MN, Cebu Normal University; D.N.P. prior to admission to UNLV may be used in an Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. advanced degree program. The courses must: a. Be

approved by the Graduate Admissions Committee. b. VanBeuge, Susan Have been taken at an accredited institution. c. Have (2006), Lecturer; BS Pacific Lutheran University; been completed with a grade of B or higher; B- is not MS University of Nevada Las Vegas; D.N.P. acceptable. d. Upon recommendation of the Graduate University of Utah Dean, be posted on the student’s official UNLV

transcript. e. Duplicate or excess credit is not counted Xu, Yu (Philip) toward a UNLV graduate degree. (2005), Professor; B.A., Henan University; M.S., The actual number of transfer credits accepted is University of South Alabama; Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo. determined when the Proposed Degree Program is

filed after admission. No more than seven credits The master’s program has full accreditation by the may be accepted. A six-year completion rule applies Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education to all course work utilized in completion of the (CCNE) from 2008 until 2014. The Master of degree. The date of the first transfer class utilized to Science in Nursing Graduate program is designed to fulfill the degree requirements begins the allowed six provide students pursuing a career in nursing the calendar years. opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities requisite to the safe, effective and efficient practice of nursing. The M.S.N. program currently Graduates of Baccalaureate Programs offers the opportunity to become a nurse practitioner from Foreign Countries (NP) or a nurse educator. Since schools of nursing in foreign countries do not have the opportunity to achieve accreditation by the The Ph.D. in Nursing Graduate program is designed National League for Nursing Accrediting to achieve the following program outcomes: Commission or the Commission on Collegiate  Provide leadership in the advancement of Nursing Education, students graduating from those nursing as an academic and practice schools will be exempt from meeting that one discipline and in political processes that criterion for admission. Students will only be affect nursing and health care. accepted on a full admission status, rather than a non-  Conduct original research that generates admitted or provisional status. new knowledge.

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Post-Master’s Certificate The goal of the DNP degree is to prepare nurses to Individuals who already have a master’s degree in assume leadership roles in clinical practice, clinical nursing and meet the admission qualifications may teaching, and health care analysis. complete a Post- Master’s Certificate for an FNP or Nurse Educator. No degree will be awarded, but a DNP Program Objectives. At the conclusion of the certificate documenting completion of the course University of Nevada DNP program, graduates will: work will be provided and transcripts showing 1. Provide advanced nursing care to improve completion of the courses will be available. patient and population health care outcomes in various direct and indirect settings. Advisement 2. Take leadership roles in the analysis, Academic faculty advisors are assigned to all delivery and management of nursing care entering students for program planning. At the time and health care systems. the student selects his/her examination committee, 3. Provide evidence-based practice through the the committee chairperson becomes the student’s application of analytical methods, official advisor. Students must complete the Proposed information systems technology, and clinical Program of Study Form by the end of the second research. semester of full-time study or the semester after they 4. Collaborate with interprofessional teams to have achieved 16 credits. meet the healthcare needs of culturally and ethnically diverse individuals and populations. Programs 5. Act as change agent, leader, and advocate in  Nursing M.S.N. the design, implementation, and evaluation  Doctor of Nursing Practice of health care policy as it affects populations  Nursing Ph.D. and the nursing profession.  Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Admission Requirements  Post-Masters Nursing Education Certificate Nurse Executive Track:  Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate 1. Hold a baccalaureate in nursing from an Display Courses accredited NLNAC or CCNE nursing program. Doctor of Nursing Practice 2. Students must hold a master's degree in nursing (MSN or MN). Exceptions to this will be made on a case-by-case basis and The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal only for those students who hold a Bachelor professional practice degree. The goal of the of Science in Nursing with a master's degree collaborative University of Nevada at Reno and Las in another health-related field (i.e. MBA, Vegas, UNDNP program is to prepare nurses to MHA, MPH etc.). Coursework from non- assume leadership roles in clinical practice, nursing master's degree must have administration, clinical teaching, and clinical significant content from nursing or a nursing research. The DNP differs from the PhD in Nursing focus. At a minimum, graduate level or Doctor of Nursing Science degrees, emphasizing coursework must demonstrate a substantial advanced clinical practice, implementation of best study of Nursing Theory, Research, and practices, and evaluation of practice and care delivery Health Policy. models rather than individually initiated research. 3. Have a cumulative grade point average The UNDNP program prepares graduates for (GPA) of 3.5 or higher at the graduate level. advanced clinical practice and leadership roles to 4. Have completed graduate-level course work serve the health care needs of the people of Nevada, with a grade of B or better in nursing theory, the nation, and the professional community. DNP research and healthcare policy. graduates are equipped to assume a wide range of 5. Hold an unencumbered license as a leadership roles in both direct and indirect health care registered nurse. settings. DNP graduates may function as specialists 6. Hold national certification or eligibility for in their advanced practice clinical roles, nursing certification reflective of advanced practice faculty, or as healthcare executives, program and in a leadership role from a nationally policy analysts. recognized certification/credentialing Program Objectives organization.

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7. Provide documentation of at least 500 hours NURS 728R - Analysis of Health Organizations of practice in a leadership role from NURS 729R - Translational Evidence for Healthcare educational experience, practice experience Systems or equivalent course work in the area of NURS 732 - Economics of Healthcare Delivery administration, e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH, etc. NURS 745 - Healthcare Information Systems & Technology Advanced Practice Track: NURS 765 - DNP Residency 1. Hold a baccalaureate in nursing from an NURS 767 - Collaboration, Communication & accredited NLNAC or CCNE nursing Negotiation for the Nurse Leader program. NURS 768 - DNP Forum & Role Transformation 2. Hold a master's degree in nursing (MSN or NURS 772 - The Nurse as Leader MN). Exceptions to this will be made on a NURS 778 - Geographic Information Systems for case-by-case basis and only for those Health students who hold a Bachelor of Science in NURS 786 - DNP Project: Planning Nursing with a master's degree in another NURS 787 - DNP Project: Implementing health-related field (e.g., MPH, MHA, etc.). NURS 788 - DNP Project: Defense Coursework from non-nursing master's NURS 792 - Outcomes Management & Performance degree must have significant content from Improvement in Nursing nursing or a nursing focus. At a minimum, graduate level coursework must demonstrate Students in the Nurse Executive Option must a substantial study of Nursing Theory, complete the following coursework: Research, and Health Policy. Nurse Executive Option: 39 Credits 3. Have completed graduate-level course work NURS 719R - Health & Public Policy for Advanced with a grade of B or better in advanced Practice of Nursing pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical NURS 725 - Scientific Underpinnings of the DNP in assessment, nursing theory, research, and Advanced Practice Nursing healthcare policy. NURS 728R - Analysis of Health Organizations 4. Have a cumulative grade point average NURS 729R - Translational Evidence for Healthcare (GPA) of 3.5 or higher at the graduate level. Systems 5. Have completed graduate-level course work NURS 732 - Economics of Healthcare Delivery with a grade of B or better in nursing theory, NURS 745 - Healthcare Information Systems & research and healthcare policy. Technology 6. Hold an unencumbered license as a NURS 763 - Management Strategies for Nursing & registered nurse and as an advanced practice Healthcare Systems nurse commensurate with state licensure. NURS 765 - DNP Residency 7. Hold national certification in an advanced NURS 767 - Collaboration, Communication & practice role from a nationally recognized Negotiation for the Nurse Leader certification/credentialing organization. NURS 768 - DNP Forum & Role Transformation NURS 772 - The Nurse as Leader Degree Requirements NURS 786 - DNP Project: Planning A minimum of 39 graduate credit hours is required NURS 787 - DNP Project: Implementing for both the advanced practice and nurse executive NURS 788 - DNP Project: Defense options. Students must complete the 39 credits of the NURS 792 - Outcomes Management & Performance degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All Improvement in Nursing courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. B- is considered failing. Only two courses Each student, upon admission, will be assigned an may be repeated and they must be passed by a grade advisor. The advisor (and later the Advisory of B or higher. Committee including the chair of the Advisory Students in the Advanced Practice Option must committee if in place) will plan the student's entire complete the following coursework: degree program of study and submit it to the Advanced Practice Option: 39 Credits Graduate College by the end of the second semester NURS 719R - Health & Public Policy for Advanced of enrollment. The degree program requires the Practice of Nursing approvals of the student, advisor, and the 3 DNPcredits NURS 725 - Scientific Underpinnings of the DNP in Coordinator, the appropriate academic dean, and the Advanced Practice Nursing Graduate Dean. 2 credits

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Progression and Policies The Advisor monitors the student’s progress through Capstone Project the program of study. In addition, the DNP The capstone project is a culmination project based Coordinator will monitor the student’s progress, on guidelines from the American Association of including adherence to all established policies of the Colleges of Nursing (AACN) DNP essentials. This is Graduate College. At any given time, the student can a project completed over semesters 2, 4 and 5 in the request a change of advisor or chair of Advisory program. Students must complete each semester of Committee. However, it is the student’s the capstone project to progress in the program. Each responsibility to secure approval of an individual student will create, present and defend a capstone faculty member who agrees to serve as his or her proposal in the 2nd semester. This must be advisor before changing the original advisor, subject successfully completed in the semester to progress. to Graduate College approval. Also, it is the student’s Students will complete a project, write a final paper responsibility to make sure that his or her chosen and defend the project in the 5th semester with full advisor or chair has current full graduate faculty committee approval obtained for graduation from the status at UNLV, which can be checked at: UNDNP program according to the individual ‘home’ http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/facstaff/status.html. school Graduate College (UNLV and UNR) Progression in the program is based on the UNLV requirements. School of Nursing Policy Progression in the capstone experience from each To progress in the UNDNP program at UNLV, course (NURS 786 to NURS 787 to NURS 788) must students must*: be completed in order. For students who do not 1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average progress in the stated progression, the UNDNP of 3.00 or above each semester enrolled. Capstone Progression Policy will be followed. Please 2. Receive a grade of “B” (3.00) or above in refer to the UNLV DNP Online Program page on all required cognate and nursing courses. If WebCampus or the UNLV DNP Coordinator for a less than a “B”, for example a B- (2.7) is copy of the policy. earned, the course must be repeated. The student must be in good standing to repeat a Students will select a chair for their capstone course and any required course may be committee in the first semester and be required to file repeated only time. the Committee Appointment Form with the DNP 3. A student may register for a course only coordinator when this is completed. This advisory two times. A student who has registered for committee must be formed before students can start the same course twice and has withdrawn or on the capstone proposal. The graduate school received a grade less than “B” is ineligible representative is a university-at-large member given for readmission unless approved by the the role of representing the graduate school, assuring Graduate College. compliance with graduate school regulations and 4. If a student fails two courses or has procedures and reporting any deviation from withdrawn from two courses or received a prescribed standards to the graduate college. All grade less than “B” in two courses he/she is members of the committee must have graduate ineligible for readmission unless approved faculty status or approval of the Dean of the Graduate by the Graduate College. School. More specific information about the capstone 5. Complete a minimum of six (6) semester project will be discussed in the courses it is hours in each calendar year. embedded in the program. 6. Continuously register for three (3) semester hours of credit each semester while working Courses and Course load requirement on the thesis, capstone, professional paper, Students are enrolled in the UNDNP program as a or research utilization project. (DNP ‘cohort’. The program is a 5-semester prescribed students complete a capstone project unique program and students are expected to matriculate to the program.) along with the cohort starting from the 1st semester 7. until completion. *Students in the UNDNP program are required to In instances where students are not with their cohort abide by the policies for UNLV School of Nursing for extenuating circumstances, they will need to and UNR Orvis School of Nursing. Students in the continue to take a minimum of 3 credits per semester UNDNP program are also required to abide by the for both fall and spring semesters to maintain their policies of the UNLV Graduate College and place in the program until graduation. University as well as the UNR Orvis School of Nursing and UNR Graduate College.

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Leave of absence may be requested by students. This semester or beginning of the 2nd is done through the Graduate College by filling out semester before students start the the form Application for Leave of Absence. This capstone proposal in the 2nd leave request must be approved the DNP semester. Coordinator/Department chair, advisor, and dean of  Prospectus Approval form: the school before being forwarded to the Graduate o This form needs to be filled out College for final approval. It is the student’s when the student’s capstone responsibility to make sure this form has been prospectus is approved and before signed by all individuals and approved before students can continue on to work taking the leave of absence. Please look at the on their capstone project. Graduate College website for policies and procedures  Advancement to Candidacy: related to this request and some of the issues students o This form needs to be filled out should be aware of before taking after the student passed the leave. http://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=3& capstone proposal and the capstone navoid=119#Leave_of_Absence prospectus has been approved. This form and the prospectus approval Forms Required for the UNDNP Program form are filed at the same time with at UNLV the graduate college for the Students will have a series of forms required by the UNDNP program students at graduate college as they progress through the UNLV. program. The timeline from admission to graduate  Final Defense form: chart in this handbook outlines each step in the o This form needs to be filled when process. Please refer to the graduate college oral defense of the capstone is website: http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/forms/ to completed. download these forms.  Cover sheet for Capstone: The complete list of forms includes: o This form needs to be filled out when the final project is complete  Degree Plan Requirements form: and approved. o Two part form: Part A: outlines student's proposed degree plan. Part Nursing M.S.N. B: is optional and is only for students transferring credits in from other programs or universities. The M.S.N. program currently offers two tracks: the Transfer credits should be Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) Track and the Nurse submitted early in the process to Educator (NE) Track. The role of the nurse ensure confirmation that the credits practitioner (NP) is that of direct care provider. NPs are transferable and applicable to practice in clinics, long-term care facilities, hospitals, the student's degree program. physician offices, managed care corporations and private industries. NPs perform health histories and  Proposed degree program forms: physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic o There are two documents: Part I tests, diagnose and manage acute and chronic and Part II. Part I is the attached diseases, prescribe medication and treatments, form to be filled out. Part II is the provide patient and family counseling and education contract or time line sheet (you and regarding lifestyle behaviors and self-care skills and your advisor should have this participate in research projects and integrate research already, which is a listing and findings. The NP blends some aspects of medicine sequence of your courses) (please with nursing, using a nursing perspective. When see handbook for further required by state law, as it is in Nevada, NPs have information). These two parts need collaborative relationships with physicians. to be submitted at the same time. Credentialing examinations, designed by specialty Follow the instructions on the form. area, are available and required prior to practice in  Committee Appointment form: most states. The nurse practitioner track offers This form needs to be filled out o courses with the option for full-time and part-time when capstone chair and committee study. members are appointed. This will The nurse educator track prepares the graduate for a be submitted at the end of the 1st faculty position within a program of nursing or a

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nurse educator position in a clinical setting. The management and clinical professional student will increase mastery related to teaching and practice. learning and evaluation strategies, curriculum design, Program Outcomes: Nurse Educator Track and the use of educational technologies. Via directed 1. Utilize education research to continually study and mentorship with experienced faculty, improve teaching strategies/skills. students will enhance clinical expertise in a selected 2. Develop a teaching-learning style that specialty area. Graduate students will have the facilitates learner development that meets opportunity to supervise basic nursing students in the educational outcomes of the learner. clinical practice areas and/or work with nurse 3. Assess and evaluate at both the course and educators in clinical settings in the preparation, program level delivery and evaluation of educational programs for 4. Function as a leader and change agent in nurses. The nurse educator track is a year round nursing education settings. program featuring full time and part time options for 5. Participate in scholarship to further program completion. knowledge and abilities in nursing education. Program Outcomes of the Master of Science Degree Admission Requirements Upon completion of the program the graduate will Students are admitted to the program in the fall complete the following core outcomes: semester of each year based upon competitive 1. Evaluate the principles, personal values, and selection. Students may enroll in selected (NURS beliefs that influence ethical decision 705, 706, and 713) classes as a non-degree student, making, which provides a framework for but no more than seven credits of course work as a nursing practice. non-degree student will be accepted toward the 2. Communicate effectively as a health care degree. professional, creating collaborative interdependent relationships and act as Students make simultaneous application to the advocates for the nursing profession and Graduate College and the School of Nursing. client population. 1. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3. Incorporate nursing theory and evidence 3.00 or a GPA of 3.00 in the last two years based practice in advanced nursing roles. of undergraduate work. (Submit one copy of 4. Understand the influences of human official transcripts from all previous college diversity and social issues in providing and professional schools to the Graduate culturally sensitive health promotion and College and one copy to the School of disease prevention strategies in a global Nursing). The undergraduate nursing course society. work must have been completed at a nursing 5. Assume a leadership role in the management program accredited by the National League of human, fiscal and physical health care for Nursing Accrediting Commission or resources to improve nursing practice and Commission on Collegiate Nursing health care delivery. Education. 2. Completion of undergraduate courses in Program Outcomes: Nurse Practitioner Track nursing research, physical assessment (as 1. Competently assess, diagnose, prescribe, currently taught in the undergraduate evaluate and create a holistic plan of program of nursing at UNLV), and a course treatment. in introductory statistics. All prerequisite 2. Articulate the professional role, which courses must be completed with a grade of C includes the ethical code of conduct and (2.00) or better. It is expected that students scope of advanced practice. possess basic computer word processing 3. Develop and monitor comprehensive, skills. If not, the student should seek that holistic plans of care that address the health content prior to enrollment. promotion and disease prevention needs of 3. Completion of a graduate level statistics diverse client populations. course with a grade of “B” or better within 4. Assess and monitor teaching/learning needs five years prior to matriculation into the in a diverse client population. Practice MSN program. (Example EPY 721 or KIN ethically in the conduct of research, 751.) 4. Two letters of recommendation from former instructors or employers that speak to the

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applicant’s potential to complete the and any required course may be repeated graduate program must be submitted to the only one time. school. The evaluators should speak to the 3. A student may register for a course only two student’s professional nursing competency, times. A student who has registered for the including application of theory, quality of same course twice and has withdrawn or patient care, independent judgment when received a grade less than B is ineligible for appropriate; relationship with team members readmission unless approved by the such as nurses, physicians, and others; UNLV Graduate College. leadership skills; and personal responsibility 4. If a student fails two courses or has and accountability. withdrawn from two courses or received a 5. A current résumé or curriculum vita. grad less than B in two courses he/she is 6. Current valid RN license in state of ineligible for readmission unless approved residence. Students should submit a copy of by the Graduate College. their Nursing License with the word “copy” 5. Complete a minimum of six semester hours printed over the top. in each calendar year. 7. Accepted applicants must, prior to 6. Continuously register for a minimum of enrollment, show evidence of current health three (3) semester hours of credit each and malpractice insurance, proof of semester while working on the thesis, completion of the Hepatitis B Vaccine capstone, professional paper, or research series, or a titer indicating presumptive utilization project. immunity, proof of varicella or a titer 7. In order to maintain clinical competency the indicating presumptive immunity, or a FNP student must continuously register for statement from a health care provider at least three (3) semester hours of NURS indicating that vaccination is contraindicated 773 (clinical practicum) each semester while for health reasons and validation of a working on the thesis or capstone project if negative drug screen and background check. all required clinical courses are completed. Other immunization and health data requirements are identified in the student Graduation Requirements handbook. 1. Residency Credits No more than three 8. A statement of approximately 300 words courses (maximum 7 credits) may be describing the student’s professional goals transferred into the program. The MSN and reason for seeking graduate education. Coordinator and the Graduate College must 9. Students seeking admission to the FNP track approve transfer credit. must submit a resume or vita that 2. Credit by Challenge Examination: Graduate demonstrates a minimum of one year courses with a 700 number or above may not clinical experience as a registered nurse. be challenged for credit. 10. Students seeking admission into the Nursing 3. Six-Year Completion Rule All degree Education Pathway are required to have requirements must be completed within six completed one year of clinical practice prior calendar years from the date of to enrollment in the first nursing education matriculation. No credit may be used in an practicum course (NURS 733). advanced degree program for course work 11. Selection into one of the approved pathways completed more than six calendar years is based upon the applicant’s qualifications immediately preceding the term in which all (academic and professional), applicant’s degree requirements are completed. strengths as compared to other applicants, 4. Graduation Requirements: Students have a and upon the number of available openings. choice of the catalog under which they wish to graduate. They may choose between: 1) Progression: To progress in the M.S.N. program the year of official matriculation, or 2) the students must: year of graduation. Students are encouraged 1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average to meet the requirements of the current of 3.00 or above each semester enrolled. catalog. 2. Receive a grade of B (3.00) or above in all 5. Comprehensive Examination: Students in required cognate and nursing courses. If less all tracks will be formally evaluated by an than a B, for example a B- (2.70), is earned, Examination Committee for their thesis, the course must be repeated. The student utilization project, professional paper or must be in good standing to repeat a course

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capstone project. (More detailed information  NURS 733 - Nursing Practicum I is provided in the MSN Handbook.)  NURS 713 - Health and Public Policy  NURS 743 - Nursing Education Practicum 2 Part-Time Study Students may complete the Nursing Education track SCHOLARLY REQUIREMENT on a part-time basis. Nurse Practitioner students may  NURS 799 - Thesis OR complete courses prior to the clinical sequence of the  NURS 795 - Research Utilization Project OR NP tracks on a part-time basis, but must be cognizant  NURS 793 - Nursing Education Professional of the six-year completion rule. Students entering the Paper clinical sequence of the NP tracks must enroll as full- Three credits of an approved graduate time students. Due to the heavy clinical commitment elective taken by students selecting the in the NP tracks, it is recommended that students professional paper option. work no more than two shifts per week. Nursing Ph.D. Course Requirements for Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track - Total Individuals who complete the PhD in Nursing Credits: 48 Program will be prepared for roles as leader,  NURS 703 - Advanced Physical Assessment scholar/researcher, and educator in academia, the  NURS 704 - Pathophysiology for Advanced health care industry, or government and private Nursing Practice organizations focused on health care. Graduates will  NURS 705 - Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing demonstrate the following program outcomes:  NURS 706 - Nursing Theory and the Research  Provide leadership in the advancement of Process nursing as a scientific and practice discipline  NURS 707 - Nursing Research Methods and through the conduct of culturally competent Utilization scholarship and identification of  NURS 713 - Health and Public Policy implications for policy, the discipline, and  NURS 714 - Family Theory and Assessment in the profession. Primary Care:  Conduct and communicate original research  NURS 730 - Pharmacology in Primary Care that generates new knowledge.  NURS 749 - Primary Care of the Family I  Develop, implement and evaluate innovative  NURS 759 - Primary Care of the Family II approaches to teaching and learning.  NURS 769 - Primary Care of the Family III  NURS 752 - Role of the Nurse Practitioner Program Entrance Requirements

Admission into the nursing doctoral program is SCHOLARLY REQUIREMENT contingent upon the qualifications of the applicant  NURS 766 - Capstone Seminar I and the availability of positions. Students are  NURS 796 - Capstone Seminar II admitted once a year in the fall. Applicants must have  NURS 799 - Thesis submitted all required materials by February 1.

Course Requirements for Students in the Admission Requirements Nursing Education Track - Total Credits: 39 1. For the Post-DNP to PhD option an earned  NURS 706 - Nursing Theory and the Research Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree from a Process program accredited by the National League  NURS 709 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the  NURS 710 - Evaluation Strategies For Nurse Commission on Collegiate Nursing Educators Education is required.  NURS 755 - Nursing Educator Role 2. Earned master’s degrees in nursing (MSN) Development from programs accredited by the National  NURS 707 - Nursing Research Methods and League for Nursing Accrediting Utilization Commission or the Commission on  NURS 724 - Developing Curriculum for Nursing Collegiate Nursing Education; persons Education educated outside the United States need to  NURS 742 - Advanced Nursing Informatics demonstrate proof of equivalent education  NURS 723 - Specialty Focus for Nurse Educators and advanced degrees.

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3. Persons holding a bachelor’s degree in semester. These meeting times and dates are set in nursing and master’s degree in a health- advance to allow students adequate time to plan their related discipline from an accredited schedules and most likely occur on Friday and/or institution are eligible for admission but will Saturday. need to successfully complete NURS 705 or NURS 755, 706, 707, and 713 from the Programs of Study MSN program prior to taking doctoral There are three options in the current PhD in Nursing courses. Program: “Nursing Education” Option, “Urban 4. A minimal grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 = Sustainability: Health” Option and the "Post-DNP to A) earned in a nursing or health-related PhD" option. The UNLV SON PhD in Nursing master’s program of study. Curriculum Framework outlines the shared required 5. Successful completion of graduate course core courses in the PhD Nursing Program. work in statistics and research. 6. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in at least Students enrolled in the “Nursing Education” Option one state or territory of the US. who have completed appropriate nursing education 7. Applicants must present competitive GRE courses prior to admission will complete a reduced scores on verbal, quantitative and analytic number of credits for a total of no less than 53 measures. The exam must have been taken graduate credit hours. Students can enroll for either within the last five years. part-time or full-time study. 8. Three letters of recommendation are required from individuals who can evaluate Students enrolled in the “Post-DNP to PhD ” Option, the applicant’s motivation, academic who have completed a DNP degree obtained from an capability, scholarship potential, and accredited program prior to admission, will complete personal integrity for doctoral study in a reduced number of credits for a total of no less than nursing. 45 graduate credit hours. Students can enroll for 9. Evidence of current health and malpractice either part-time or full-time study. insurance. Accepted applicants must, prior to enrollment, show proof of completion of the Hepatitis B vaccine series, a titer Degree Requirements indicating presumptive immunity, or a All students will complete the following program of statement from a health care provider study in terms of major focal areas of the curriculum. indicating that vaccination is contraindicated Doctoral Core - Total Credits: 44 for health reasons and validation of a  NURS 709 - Teaching and Learning in negative drug screen. Other immunization Nursing and health data requirements are identified  NURS 770 - Knowledge Development in in the student handbook. Nursing 10. Applicants must submit the following  NURS 771 - Theory Development in written materials for review: a. Two Nursing representative samples of scholarly work  NURS 772 - The Nurse as Leader (e.g., thesis, demonstration project,  NURS 775 - Statistical Methods for Nursing publications, etc.). b. Written statement of Research I: Univariate Methods personal career, educational and scholarship  NURS 776 - Statistical Methods for Nursing goals including identification of research Research II: Multivariate Methods interests. The applicant’s research interests  NURS 779 - Writing a Research Grant must be within the realm of our faculty Application expertise in order to pursue a doctoral  NURS 780 - Research Methods in Nursing degree in this program. c. Curriculum Vita  NURS 781 - Qualitative Data Analysis or resume. Processes 11. Applicants are required to participate in an  NURS 785 - Special Topics in Nursing interview with members of the Admissions Research Committee, either in person or by telephone.  NURS 789 - Independent Study

 NURS 797 - Dissertation Course Offerings Doctoral courses offered by the School of Nursing Nursing Education Option - Total Credits: 19 are web-based. However, students are required to be on campus three days at the beginning of each fall

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 NURS 710 - Evaluation Strategies For recommendation, faculty acceptance, and approval Nurse Educators from both the Ph.D. Coordinator and the Graduate  NURS 724 - Developing Curriculum for College, the advisor will be changed. Nursing Education  NURS 733 - Nursing Practicum I Comprehensive Examination  NURS 774 - Educational Theory and Upon completion of all required course work other Philosophy for Nursing than dissertation and research seminar, each student  NURS 790 - Independent Teaching must take a written Comprehensive Examination that Practicum Seminar will assess a doctoral student’s readiness to begin the  NURS 791 - Independent Teaching doctoral dissertation. Specifically, the examination Practicum will evaluate a student’s written and oral articulation of a possible dissertation research focus or problem. Urban Sustainability: Health Option- Total Upon completion of these requirements, the student Credits: 19 achieves candidacy and can register for dissertation  NURS 778 - Geographic Information credits and begin dissertation proposal development Systems for Health followed by independent dissertation study.  NURS 782 - Sustainability of Urban Health: Dissertation Proposal and Prospectus Clinical Perspectives Upon successfully completing the comprehensive  NURS 783 - Economics of Sustaining Urban examination and proposal defense, the student Health submits a dissertation prospectus to his/her  NURS 784 - Health and Public Policy for committee for approval. After approval, the student Urban Sustainability submits a “Prospectus Approval Form” to the  NURS 777 - Individualized Graduate College. The student’s major advisor and Study/Dissertation Seminar dissertation committee are responsible for the student’s progression through the dissertation. Post DNP to PhD Option: Final Oral Examination  45 units from the core PhD nursing courses Upon completion of the dissertation, the student must plus 17 units from an accredited DNP pass a final oral examination which involves the program. successful defense of the dissertation study. All dissertation committee members must be present for Credit Hours and Grade Point Average this examination and may question the student following presentation of the study. The defense will A minimum of 62 graduate credit hours is required be scheduled and conducted in accordance with the (students who have completed courses 709, 710, 724, Graduate College’s policies for dissertation and 733 or equivalent course work in either their completion. masters’ or postmasters’ education are required to complete a minimum of 53 credits of required course work). A grade point average of 3.0 must be Pediatric Nurse Practitioner maintained in all courses required for the degree; no Certificate grade less than B is acceptable for curricular completion of the program. Each student, upon admission, will be assigned an initial academic The role of the Nurse Practitioner is that of direct advisor who will plan the student’s entire program of care provider. Nurse practitioners may be educated in study for submission to the Ph.D. Coordinator for a variety of specialties, but the programs offered at approval. Approved courses will include those taught UNLV are those of Family Nurse Practitioner and the in other disciplines and must relate to the student’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Currently the Geriatric area of research. Nurse Practitioner pathway is not offered. However, a post-master’s certificate will potentially be offered Progression and Policies in fall, 2006 if there are a sufficient number of qualified applicants. Initial advisors monitor the student’s progress NP’s practice in clinics, long term care facilities, through the program of study. In addition, the Ph.D. hospitals, physician offices, managed care Coordinator will monitor the student’s progress, corporations, and private industries. Practitioners including adherence to all established policies of the perform health histories and physical examinations, Graduate College. After the student has selected a order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and research topic, the student will select an advisor manage acute and chronic diseases, prescribe based on research focus and needs. Upon student

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medication and treatments, provide patient and the applicant’s earned MS in nursing lack courses family counseling and education regarding lifestyle required by the UNLV School of Nursing. behaviors and self-care skills, and participate in Certificate Requirements: 36 Credits research projects as well as integrate research NURS 703 - Advanced Physical Assessment findings into practice. NURS 704 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice The NP blends some aspects of medicine with NURS 714 - Family Theory and Assessment in Nursing, using a Nursing perspective. When required Primary Care: by state law, as it is in Nevada, NP’s have NURS 730 - Pharmacology in Primary Care collaborative relationships with physicians. NURS 749 - Primary Care of the Family I Credentialing examinations, designed by specialty NURS 752 - Role of the Nurse Practitioner areas, are available and required prior to practice in NURS 759 - Primary Care of the Family II most states. NURS 769 - Primary Care of the Family III

A. Core courses completed by ALL practitioner students Post-Masters Nursing Education NURS 704 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Certificate Practice NURS 705 - Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing Individuals who already hold a master’s degree in NURS 706 - Nursing Theory and the Research nursing and meet the admission qualifications, may Process take courses leading to the Nursing Education Post- NURS 707 - Nursing Research Methods and Masters Certificate. Admitted students take courses Utilization as a non-degree student and are awarded a certificate NURS 713 - Health and Public Policy documenting completion of the required course work. NURS 730 - Pharmacology in Primary Care The Nursing Education Post-Masters Certificate NURS 752 - Role of the Nurse Practitioner prepares individuals for teaching positions within a NURS 766 - Capstone Seminar I program of nursing or a nurse educator position in a NURS 796 - Capstone Seminar II clinical setting. Additional courses beyond the minimum courses needed for the certificate program B. Clinical Pathway may be required if the applicants earned M.S. in NURS 714 - Family Theory and Assessment in Nursing lack courses required by the UNLV School Primary Care: of Nursing. NURS 731 - Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment NURS 734 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: The Well Certificate Requirements: 12 Credits Child and Adolescent NURS 709 - Teaching and Learning in NURS 744 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Common Nursing Problems NURS 710 - Evaluation Strategies For Nurse NURS 764 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Chronic Educators Conditions NURS 724 - Developing Curriculum for Nursing Education NURS 733 - Nursing Practicum I Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Course Descriptions Individuals who already have a master’s degree in nursing, and meet the admission qualifications will NURS 622 - AIDS: An Interdisciplinary be allowed to take courses as a non-degree student. Perspective No degree will be awarded, but a certificate This course has been approved for graduate credit. A documenting completion of the course work will be full description of this course may be found in the provided and transcripts showing completion of the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 courses will be available. Each individual applicant number. will be evaluated to determine the courses required in order to complete the specific certificate program. NURS 654 - Introduction to Forensic Nursing Additional courses beyond the minimum courses This course has been approved for graduate credit. A needed for the certificate program may be required if full description of this course may be found in the

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Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 Examines nursing theories/models and their role in number. practice, research and education. Emphasizes the structure, building and testing of nursing knowledge. NURS 675 - Nursing Systems Management Discussion of the research process. Prerequisites: This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Graduate standing. full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 NURS 707 - Nursing Research Methods and number. Utilization Credits 3 NURS 676 - Introduction to Nursing Case Examines qualitative and quantitative nursing Management research methods, research utilization and skills for This course has been approved for graduate credit. A critical evaluation of nursing research. Evaluation of full description of this course may be found in the research findings for evidence-based practice or Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 thesis approach to scholarly inquiry also emphasized. number. Prerequisites: NURS 706

NURS 677 - Nursing Case Management Systems NURS 709 - Teaching and Learning in Nursing This course has been approved for graduate credit. A Credits 3 full description of this course may be found in the Explores traditional and alternative teaching and Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 learning concepts, skills, and strategies. Emphasis is number. on competencies of an educator. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program or NURS 703 - Advanced Physical Assessment Certificate Program for Nurse Educators. Credits 3 Focuses on expanding the skills necessary to do a NURS 710 - Evaluation Strategies For Nurse comprehensive physical assessment. Emphasis on Educators developing advanced techniques in history taking and Credits 3 physical examination to prepare the student for Develops formative/process and summative/outcome clinical course as a nurse practitioner. Correlation of evaluations for patients, students, peers and programs assessment findings with pathophysiological using both traditional and alternative evaluation processes to develop differential diagnosis is strategies. Experience in evaluating outcomes and presented. Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate processes of education within the context of nursing Program or consent of instructor. specialty area. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program or Certificate Program for NURS 704 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Nurse Educators. Nursing Practice Credits 3 NURS 713 - Health and Public Policy Emphasis on physiologic mechanisms of disease Credits 3 from a cellular perspective. Cellular pathophysiology Examines selected health problems from a political, of disease as it translates into clinical signs and cultural, social, educational, environmental, symptoms manifested by the patient. Physiology of economic and ethical perspective. Analysis of growth and development and the physiology of aging research and public policy relevant to the prevention, as they contrast with pathophysiologic mechanisms treatment and amelioration of the problems. Initiate of disease. Prerequisites: Admission into the change strategies to impact public policy related to graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor. the selected problems. Prerequisites: Consent of Graduate Program Advisor. NURS 705 - Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing Credits 1 NURS 714 - Family Theory and Assessment in Introduces specialty areas within advanced practice Primary Care nursing. Differentiates between characteristics of Credits 3 each specialty area. Prerequisites: Consent of Study of advanced and emerging theory in family Graduate Program Advisor. nursing science, determinants of family health, and research in family systems in the context of society NURS 706 - Nursing Theory and the Research and culture. Emphasis on family as client. Applies Process theory to phenomena in family and child health. Credits 3 Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

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Articulates and supports a role for the nursing NURS 719R - Health & Public Policy for doctorate to prepare nurse leaders within the Advanced Practice of Nursing discipline of nursing. Credits 3 Prerequisites: Admission to the DNP Program. Prepares nursing leaders to analyze and influence NURS 727 - Nursing Management: health policy. Defines problems, critiques potential Organizational Level solutions, assesses political influences, designs Credits 3 interventions for policy-making, and evaluates Analysis of theories and goals of nursing outcomes. Prerequisites: management, the processes and resources utilized for Completion of the first 2 terms in the DNP program goal achievement and the various systems which or permission of instructor. impact nursing care delivery. Prerequisites: NURS 706, NURS 707, and NURS 713 NURS 720 - Functionality of the GNP Role Credits 3 NURS 728R - Analysis of Health Organizations Focuses on roles of GNP as expert practitioner, Credits 2 educator, consultant, clinical researcher and systems An introduction to the analysis of the health/human manager in primary, secondary and tertiary practice service organization as a particular type of complex settings. Uses bio-psycho-social, spiritual, cultural organization. Prerequisites: Admission to the DNP perspectives and epidemiology data to examine Program or permission of instructor. communication, developmental and intergenerational issues in the care of older adults. Notes: (3 NURS 729R - Translational Evidence for hours/week practicum). Prerequisites: NURS 705 Healthcare Systems and acceptance into the Gerontological Nurse Credits 3 Practitioner pathway. Critical analysis and synthesis of the literature and available data to determine and implement evidence- NURS 722 - Integrative Health Care based science into healthcare practice. Prerequisites: Credits 3 Admission to the DNP Program. Exploration of healing and wholeness as a philosophy for advanced nursing practice. Examination and NURS 730 - Pharmacology in Primary Care evaluation of healing modalities that can be utilized Credits 3 for health promotion and treatment of common health Focuses on the clinical application of pharmacologic problems. Prerequisites: NURS 705, NURS 706 and pharmacy kinetics principles in the management of selected health problems of adults and children. NURS 723 - Specialty Focus for Nurse Educators Focuses on drugs commonly used for adults and Credits 4 children in primary care settings. Prerequisites: Advanced knowledge in nursing specialty area of NURS 704 choice. Under the direction of a nursing faculty mentor, examines interrelationships between theory, NURS 731 - Advanced Pediatric Health practice, and research within specialty area. Includes Assessment independent study lab and seminar. Prerequisites: Credits 3 Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program or Focuses on advanced concepts in the physical, social, Certificate Program for Nursing Educators. cognitive and developmental assessment of infants, children, and adolescents. Physical assessment NURS 724 - Developing Curriculum for Nursing specific to each age group will be studied. Students Education will also explore several selected developmental Credits 3 screening tools. Notes: Three hours/week of Develop curriculum for educational programs in precepted clinical/lab. Prerequisites: Graduate schools of nursing and clinical agencies. Clinical standing in PNP track. specialty area and intended practice setting serve as context for course assignments. Prerequisites: NURS 732 - Economics of Healthcare Delivery Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program or Credits 3 Certificate Program for Nursing Educators. Addresses basic concepts and techniques for financial management as it relates to clinical practice, clinical NURS 725 - Scientific Underpinnings of the DNP teaching, and research in healthcare programs and in Advanced Practice Nursing organizations. Prerequisites: Completion of the first Credits 2

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term courses in the DNP program or permission of NURS 744 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Common the instructor. Problems Credits 7 NURS 733 - Nursing Practicum I Research-based assessment, diagnosis, management Credits 3 and evaluation of common acute health problems Applies strategies and concepts of the nurse educator affecting children from infancy through adolescence. role in a practice setting of choice and within the Notes: Nine hours per week of precepted practicum. context of clinical specialty area. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS 731 and NURS 734. NURS 709, NURS 710, and NURS 723. NURS 745 - Healthcare Information Systems & NURS 734 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: The Well Technology Child and Adolescent Credits 3 Credits 6 Leadership models for nurse educator, advanced Primary care of children and adolescents, practice, or management roles. Mentorship, service, specifically, advanced nursing assessment and knowledge dissemination and impact of diversity on interventions designed to promote the wellness of ethical leadership practices are included. children aged O through adolescents are emphasized. Prerequisites: Completion of the second term of the Includes screening anticipatory guidance and health DNP Program or permission of the instructor. promotion strategies. Notes: Twelve hours of precepted practium per week. Prerequisites: NURS NURS 749 - Primary Care of the Family I 704 and NURS 731. Credits 7 Theoretical and clinical bases of primary and secondary prevention for families across the lifespan. Focuses is on health maintenance, teaching, NURS 740 - The GNP Role in Wellness screening, and clinical management of common acute Management: Primary Prevention health problems. Emphasis on wellness management, Credits 6 differential diagnoses, and pharmacologic/non- Theoretical and clinical basis of primary prevention pharmacologic treatment options. Notes: (15 for older adults. Focuses on concepts of health hours/week clinical). Prerequisites: NURS 703, promotion, maintenance, screening, teaching, Basic Life Support Certification and current advocacy and financing. Exploration of essential malpractice insurance. nutrition needs, lifestyle and living patterns of non- institutionalized older adults. Clinical management NURS 750 - The GNP Role in Acute Illness includes algorithm, protocols and health maintenance Management: Secondary Prevention flow sheets. Notes: (12 hours/week practicum). Credits 6 Prerequisites: NURS 703, NURS 704, NURS 720, Theoretical and clinical basis of secondary and NURS 730. prevention (acute care) for older adults. Focuses on clinical management of common acute health NURS 742 - Advanced Nursing Informatics problems encountered in an inpatient or outpatient Credits 2 setting, stressing differential diagnosis and Analyze the use of computer and information science pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic treatment options. and systems to manage and process data, information Prerequisites: NURS 740 and knowledge in nursing education. Notes: Nursing specialty serves as the context for course NURS 752 - Role of the Nurse Practitioner assignments. Credits 2 Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Nursing Assists the student in transitioning into the role of the Program or Certificate Program for Nurse Educators. practicing nurse practitioner. Focuses on ethical decision making, legal issues, various practice plans, NURS 743 - Nursing Education Practicum 2 billing, credentialing and legal certification Credits 4 requirements for practice. Second practicum to apply and evaluate strategies Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 769. and concepts of the nurse educator role in a practice setting of choice and within the context of clinical NURS 755 - Nursing Educator Role Development specialty area. Prerequisites: NURS 709, NURS Credits 2 710, NURS 723 and NURS 733. Explores the role of the nurse educator including development in the areas of teaching, research, and

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service. Examines interpersonal dynamics and team- talent to accomplish organizational goals. work in academic and practice settings, functioning Prerequisites: Completion of term 3 of DNP within institutional expectations, developing a Program. teaching portfolio, legal issues, and future directions in nursing education. NURS 764 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Chronic Conditions NURS 757 - Field Study in Nursing Management Credits 8 Credits 3 Research based assessment, diagnosis, management Application and testing of existing theories and and evaluation of common developmental and processes of management in the delivery of nursing behavioral problems affecting children and families. services. Projects carried out under the guidance of a Notes: Nine hours of precepted clinical experience in nursing faculty member, in collaboration with a primary care per week. Prerequisites: NURS 714, preceptor in a clinical agency. Prerequisites: NURS NURS 744 727 NURS 765 - DNP Residency NURS 759 - Primary Care of the Family II Credits 4 Credits 8 Residency to apply program concepts and develop Theoretical and clinical basis for secondary and and implement strategies for practice-level and/or tertiary prevention interventions across the lifespan. system-wide practice initiatives to improve the Focuses on clinical management of common acute quality of care. Prerequisites: Completion of term 4 health problems. Students examine the individual, course work for DNP Program. familial and societal impact of chronic and terminal illness. Emphasis on differential diagnosis, clinical NURS 766 - Capstone Seminar I management and identification/utilization of Credits 1 community resources. Notes: (15 hours of clinical Capstone seminar provides students with the per week). Prerequisites: Successful completion of opportunity to synthesize core and major coursework NURS 749/ NURS 749L completed during the program of graduate study. Capstone seminar I, the first of two capstone credits, NURS 760 - The GNP Role in Chronic Illness culminates in the submission of the first written draft Management: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary of the capstone project. The capstone is fully Prevention developed in capstone II. Prerequisites: NURS 706 Credits 8 and NURS 707. Focuses on chronic illness management of the older adult in primary, secondary and/or tertiary settings. NURS 767 - Collaboration, Communication & Seminar presentations include research and practice Negotiation for the Nurse Leader protocols. Practicum involves increased Credits 2 independence under supervision of on-site preceptors The utilization of collaboration, communication and and clinical instructor. Notes: (15 hours/week negotiation for implementation of practice models, practicum). Prerequisites: Successful completion of peer review, practice guidelines, health policy, NURS 750. standards of care, and other scholarly products. Prerequisites: NURS 786 DNP Project: Planning for NURS 762 - Integrative Health Care Practicum I Change. Credits 3 Development of skill in mind-body therapies. NURS 768 - DNP Forum & Role Transformation Exploration and evaluation of providers of Credits 2 complementary therapies in the community that Examination of issues and challenges in the DNP role enables the student to develop a knowledge base and skills and strategies to conceptualize, articulate, regarding appropriate therapies for common health plan, and actualize a career as a nurse leader. problems. Prerequisites: NURS 722 Prerequisites: Completion of term 4 course work for DNP Program. NURS 763 - Management Strategies for Nursing & Healthcare Systems NURS 769 - Primary Care of the Family III Credits 3 Credits 8 Analysis and application of human resource This final clinical seminar focuses on continued management, public relations, and marketing clinical expertise and relies on the knowledge and strategies for effective and efficient use of human skills learned in previous courses. Students gain skill

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in providing care to families with increasing Credits 3 independence under the supervision of a preceptor Designed to provide students with skills necessary to and clinical instructor. ( 1 credit of seminar = 2 understand, interpret, and conduct descriptive and contact hours, 7 credits of clinical = 21 contact hours univariate analysis relevant to the field of nursing. of clinical per week. Prerequisites: Successful Students will gain practical experience examining completion of NURS 749/NURS 749L and NURS real-world data sets using SPSS software. 759/NURS 759L. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the nursing doctoral program; successful completion of introductory NURS 770 - Knowledge Development in Nursing graduate level statistics course. Credits 3 Offers a disciplinary context for doctoral study in NURS 776 - Statistical Methods for Nursing nursing. The history and evolution of nursing Research II: Multivariate Methods knowledge is examined. Emphasis is on debates Credits 3 regarding what is known and how it is known. Focuses on multivariate methods useful for the field Prerequisites: Enrollment in nursing doctoral of nursing research. Students will be expected to program. complete a capstone project to explore and implement statistical methods likely to be part of NURS 771 - Theory Development in Nursing their dissertation projects. Prerequisites: NURS 775 Credits 3 or equivalent; enrollment in the nursing doctoral Theoretical frameworks that guide the development program. of nursing knowledge. The methods and processes of theory development are analyzed. Prerequisites: NURS 777 - Individualized Study/Dissertation Enrollment in doctoral program. Seminar Credits 1 - 8 NURS 772 - The Nurse as Leader Individualized study or seminar to facilitate Credits 3 dissertation research. Notes: May be repeated to a Leadership models as templates for nurse leader. maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: Admission Factors that influence leadership will be explored. into doctoral program or permission of instructor. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the nursing doctoral program. NURS 778 - Geographic Information Systems for Health NURS 773 - Clinical Practicum Credits 3 Credits 3 - 6 Introduces the use of epidemiologic methods and Designed for students continuing a clinical practicum modern geographic information systems to analyze while completing NURS 795/799/796. Students the relationships between socioeconomic, physical, enrolled in this clinical practicum course must geopolitical, and demographic factors and urban register for at least 3 credits (this translates to at least health. These techniques for the basis of assessment nine hours of clinical per week) but no more than six of urban health problems to inform, plan, deliver, and credits in any one semester. Notes: May be repeated evaluate appropriate interventions to ensure urban up to three consecutive semesters but a student may sustainability. Prerequisites: Admission into not take more than a total of nine credits. doctoral program or permission of instructor. Prerequisites: Successful completion of NURS 769/NURS 769L. NURS 779 - Writing a Research Grant Application NURS 774 - Educational Theory and Philosophy Credits 2 for Nursing Involves preparing and writing a research grant Credits 3 application. Students will learn how to prepare a Explores traditional and contemporary philosophies research budget and budget justification; write a and theories of education within the context of resources and environment section, a biosketch, and societal development. Examines the role of project timeline; and propose an innovative and educational theory and philosophy within nursing significant research proposal. Prerequisites: NURS education. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the nursing 780 or permission of instructor. doctoral program. NURS 780 - Research Methods in Nursing NURS 775 - Statistical Methods for Nursing Credits 3 Research I: Univariate Methods

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Examines qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method Planning, managing, evaluating, and sustaining approaches used in nursing research. Prerequisites: change in the healthcare environment. Establishes Admitted to nursing doctoral program. communication with the faculty advisor to develop DNP project. Prerequisites: Completion of the first NURS 781 - Qualitative Data Analysis Processes term of DNP coursework or permission of the Credits 3 instructor. Study of range of approaches to management of qualitative data; exploration of criteria for validity NURS 787 - DNP Project: Implementing and reliability of outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS Credits 2 780, Enrollment in the Nursing Ph.D. Program. Topics that support students’ implementation and evaluation of their DNP projects. Prerequisites: NURS 782 - Sustainability of Urban Health: Completion of NURS 786 (Project Proposal Plan). Clinical Perspectives Credits 4 NURS 788 - DNP Project: Defense Focuses on air quality, potable water, waste disposal, Credits 2 disasters, and other potentially health-threatening Presentation and discussion of completed DNP urban environmental problems that affect urban projects on campus. Prerequisites: Completion of sustainability in developing and developed countries. NURS 787. The impact of sustainability environmental practices on urban health will be examined. Prerequisites: NURS 789 - Independent Study NURS 778, admission into doctoral program or Credits 3 permission of instructor. Supervised student designed study project done in consultation with instructor; must be submitted in NURS 783 - Economics of Sustaining Urban writing to student advisor and graduate program Health coordinator for approval. Prerequisites: NURS 770, Credits 3 NURS 771, NURS 772, NURS 780, enrollment in Uses an economic sustainability approach to examine nursing doctoral program. health effects of such issues as health insurance and health care financing, acute and chronic disease, and NURS 790 - Independent Teaching Practicum psychosocial issues. The economics of urban health Seminar in developing and developed countries will be Credits 1 compared. Prerequisites: Admission into doctoral Exploration in group settings of actual experiences program or permission of instructor. and outcomes of independent teaching practicum. Options for enhanced personal performance as nurse NURS 784 - Health and Public Policy for Urban educator will be discussed. Notes: Must be taken Sustainability concurrently with NURS 791. Prerequisites: NURS Credits 3 724, NURS 733 and enrollment in nursing doctoral Examines urban health promotion in terms of program. primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, with an emphasis on the policy issues and critical processes NURS 791 - Independent Teaching Practicum that shape them. Apply theories to identify urban Credits 8 health promotion issues that are linked to Integrate knowledge and competencies of nurse sustainability and identify policy strategies for educator through application in independently taught upstream interventions. Prerequisites: Admission undergraduate nursing course; systematic exploration into doctoral program or permission of instructor. of roles, responsibilities, and opportunities inherent in practice of nursing education. Prerequisites: NURS 785 - Special Topics in Nursing Research NURS 724, NURS 733 and enrollment in nursing Credits 2-8 doctoral program. Provides the student with an opportunity for an in- depth exploration of specific aspects of nursing NURS 792 - Outcomes Management & research issues and approaches. Prerequisites: Performance Improvement in Nursing NURS 780 and admission to doctoral program. Credits 3 Application of concepts of quality improvement and NURS 786 - DNP Project: Planning safety to the management of outcomes in healthcare Credits 2 and nursing systems to ensure delivery of quality

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interprofessional care. Prerequisites: Completion of Term 3 of DNP program.

NURS 793 - Nursing Education Professional Paper Credits 3 Focuses on a key area of nursing education requiring exploration and development. Students will select a committee to provide review and guidance. The final paper will be adapted and submitted for publication to a professional, peer-reviewed journal. Prerequisites: NURS 706, NURS 707, and NURS 733.

NURS 795 - Research Utilization Project Credits 3 Identify a clinically based problem in area of nursing practice. Evaluate extent current practice deviates from research based practice. Design, implement and systematically evaluate a research-based innovation project. Notes: May be repeated, but only six credits may be applied to the student’s program. Grading: S/F grading only. Prerequisites: NURS 706, NURS 707

NURS 796 - Capstone Seminar II Credits 1 Capstone seminar II provides students with the opportunity to complete the development of the graduate program capstone project initiated in seminar I. The final written project will be submitted for grading, and the project will be presented orally to the student’s advising committee and any interested parties. Prerequisites: NURS 766

NURS 797 - Dissertation Credits 1 – 12 Research analysis and writing toward completion of dissertation and subsequent defense. Grading: S/F grading only. Prerequisites: Enrollment in nursing doctoral program and consent of instructor.

NURS 798 - Independent Study Credits 1 – 3 Graduate seminar focusing on current developments in nursing practice. Notes: Topics vary each semester. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program and consent of instructor.

NURS 799 - Thesis Credits 3 Notes: May be repeated, but only six credits may be applied to the student’s program. Grading: S/F grading only. Prerequisites: NURS 706, NURS 707

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