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SMU 333 - Instrumental Methods/Practicum (Music) 2 Credit(s)
An investigation of the structure and curriculum of a school instrumental program (K-12). Includes analysis of materials, methods of procedure, techniques, and skills suitable for teaching instrumental lessons and ensembles. Field experiences, Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Pre/Corequisites: SMU 130 , SMU 132 , SMU 134 , and SMU 136 .
Fee.
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SMU 337 - Performance (Major) Harp (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in harp for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 342 - Performance (mjr) Organ (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in organ for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 343 - Performance (mjr) Guitar (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in guitar for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 344 - Performance (mjr) Flute (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in flute for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 345 - Performance (mjr) Oboe/Bassoon (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in oboe/bassoon for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 346 - Performance (mjr) Clarinet (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in clarinet for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 347 - Performance (mjr) Saxophone (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in saxophone for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 348 - Performance (mjr) Fr. Horn (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in French horn for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 349 - Performance (mjr) Trumpet (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in trumpet for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 350 - Performance (mjr) Trombone (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in trombone for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 351 - Performance (mjr) Euph/Tuba (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in euphonium/tuba for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 352 - Performance (mjr) Percussion (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in percussion for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 353 - Performance (mjr) Violin/Viola (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in violin/viola for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 354 - Performance (mjr) Cello/Bass (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction in cello/bass for music majors.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Permission required when chosen for 3 or 4 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 356 - Survey of Christian Hymnody (Music) 2 Credit(s)
An examination of Christian hymn-tunes and texts: their historical patterns, the environment from which they emerged, significant individuals who have contributed to hymnody, and theories of singing hymns in corporate worship.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
Fee.
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SMU 357 - Improvisation for Commercial Music (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction for junior and senior Commercial Music majors involving the basics of improvisation through chord progressions analysis, scale study, and melodic construction focusing on pop and jazz genres.
Credits: Variable.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 358 - Music in Worship (Music) 2 Credit(s)
A liturgics and music course intended to assist the student in planning for the corporate worship of the church through General Instruction of the Roman Missal study with the music that accompanies the Feasts and Solemnities, Seasons, and Sacraments in the life of the church.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester, odd numbered years.
Fee.
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SMU 362 - Orchestration (Music) 2 Credit(s)
The application of the principles of instrumentation, ranges, transposition, and voicing. Includes techniques of arranging for various small and large ensembles.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisites: SMU 262 and SMU 263 .
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SMU 365 - Advanced Conducting (Music) 2 Credit(s)
This course focuses on developing and refining conducting gesture, rehearsal methodology and technique, error detection, and score analysis through active, in-class participation and live rehearsals in front of established music program ensembles. The course covers both advanced instrumental and choral conducting techniques.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 325 .
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SMU 367 - Advanced Songwriting (Music) 0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore and develop advanced techniques in popular songwriting. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music are required to enroll in SMU 165 in the second year of study as a requirement for the degree. No courses currently exist in the Commercial Music curriculum allowing for continued study in the art of songwriting.
Credits: 2-3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 165 .
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 368 - Advanced Sound/Media Production (Music) 0 Credit(s)
Private instruction for advanced audio and video production. Project(s) will be determined on an individual basis and will be created from SHU Music Department concerts and/or recitals.
Credits: 2-3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: SMU 166
Permission required.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SMU 372 - Literature and Pedagogy of Major (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Private instruction involving the survey and critical study of pedagogical and performance literature in the major field and applications of both in teaching situations. Required for the Bachelor of Music degree in sacred music and performance. 2 credits for one hour of weekly private instruction.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
Fee.
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SMU 415 - Recital (Music) 2 Credit(s)
Credit is offered for the senior recital in the performance and sacred music programs in partial fulfillment of degree. The recital is prepared with the advice and consent of the major instructor. A pre-recital test is required.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Permission required.
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SMU 416 - Music Forum (Music) 0 Credit(s)
A professional development course for music majors. Course content includes self-assessment of integrated learning objectives and degree and program requirements, student recital performance, recital and concert attendance, and current topics in the field, such as effective practice/performance strategies, health and wellness, career exploration, entrepreneurial skills, service to the profession, and professional performance practice.
Credits: 0.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Pass/Fail only.
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SMU 433 - Student Teaching: Music (Music) 6 Credit(s)
This is the course aligned with the student teaching internship placement in conjunction with SMU 435 . Students take 12 credits student teaching: 6 credits Elementary and 6 credits Secondary. This combination of courses meet the Pennsylvania Department Education (PED) requirements for PreK-12 Music certification.
Credits: 6.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Repeatable for credit.
Pre-requisite: Completion of all courses required for certification, “B-” or better in achieved at least a B in SMU320, SMU330, SMU331, and SMU333; cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better; passing scores on Basic Skills Assessment; and approval of Music Education faulty.
Permission Required.
Fee.
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SMU 435 - Student Teaching Seminar (Music) 1 Credit(s)
This seminar emphasizes professional responsibilities found in the companion course, the student teaching experience (SED 433 ). The Pennsylvania Department of Education competencies are examined in conjunction with topics addressing the content-specific needs of music specialists. Course outcomes are multi-faceted, including supporting pre-service music educators as they immerse themselves in the field and prepare to apply for work in a variety of education and education-related settings. Permission required.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisites: Been formally admitted to the teacher certification program. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Passed the School of Education Applied Social Science’s Professional Rubric. Passed the necessary assessments, such as the Basic Skills Exams. Achieved at least a “B” in SMU 320 , SMU 330 , SMU 331 and SMU 333 . Received the recommendation of education and content area faculty (when applicable). Successfully completed all of the coursework required for Pennsylvania certification, Submitted the Student Teach Application Packet by the deadline.
Corequisite: SED 433 .
Permission Required.
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SNU 101 - Introduction to Nursing Practice (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
Students examine the nursing profession from a caring perspective. This required foundation course will explore the historical background of nursing, the role of nursing as a profession and its relationship to healthcare systems and policies, standards of nursing practice, and how nursing impacts client health and wellbeing. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Nursing majors only.
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SNU 110 - NCLEX Preparation (Nursing) 0 Credit(s)
A required NCLEX-RN Preparation Course for Nursing majors. The course provides access to benchmark test and remediation materials, online workshops to teach study and test-taking skills, practice exams, and skills modules throughout the BSN program and, an NCLEX-RN Preparation Course during the senior year. Taken every Spring and Fall semester beginning in the second semester of Freshman year.
Credits: 0.
When Offered: Fall and spring semesters.
Fee.
Pass/Fail only.
Nursing majors only.
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SNU 201 - Health and Physical Assessment (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform health assessments and physical examinations. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a systematic approach to clinical decision-making. Students learn to incorporate communication skills, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and professional values into health assessment. Principles of documentation and informatics are discussed.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Nursing majors only.
Prerequisite: SNU 101 with a B- or higher.
Corequisites: SHL 214 , SHL 215 and SNU 202 .
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SNU 202 - Health & Physical Assess Practicum (Nursing) 1 Credit(s)
Practicum to accompany SNU201. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to assess the health and physical status of individuals of diverse populations with a focus on healthy adults. Students will practice techniques of health assessment including health history, physical assessment, documenting findings, and providing health teaching while incorporating clinical reasoning and a concern for safety, privacy, and dignity.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SNU 101 .
Corequisite: SNU 201
Fee.
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SNU 203 - Essentials of Nursing Practice (Nursing) 2 Credit(s)
This course focuses on best practices in professional nursing applied to fundamental patient care skills. The course includes the concepts of hygiene, mobility, sensory perception including tissue integrity, nutrition, elimination, sleep, and oxygenation. Multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities are discussed in the context of delivering safe, high-quality health care. Therapeutic communication, use of research evidence, and clinical practice guidelines are addressed to enhance critical thinking, clinical practice, professionalism, and leadership abilities.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Nursing majors only.
Prerequisites: SNU 201 and SNU 202 with a B- or better.
Corequisites: SHL 216 , SHL 217 , SNU 204 .
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SNU 204 - Essentials of Nursing Practicum (Nursing) 2 Credit(s)
The purpose of this clinical practicum course is to allow for the practice of fundamental nursing and patient care skills in the healthcare setting. Students apply evidence-based nursing interventions, practice patient-centered care, communicate therapeutically, and participate with interdisciplinary teams utilizing professional nursing standards.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Nursing majors only.
Prerequisites: SNU 201 and SNU 202 with a B- or better.
Corequisite: SNU 203 .
Fee.
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SNU 301 - Health and Illness I (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course explores the theoretical and biophysical underpinnings of adult illness and disease and utilizes the nursing process to promote health and healing. Includes pathophysiology, pharmacology, caring theory, and the cultural, ethical, physical, and psychosocial issues that nurses confront related to caring for patients and families with acute and chronic illness. Therapeutic communication, use of research evidence and clinical practice guidelines are addressed to enhance critical thinking, clinical practice, professionalism, and leadership abilities.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Nursing Majors Only
Prerequisites: Required 100 and 200 level nursing courses with minimum grade of B-.
Corequisites: SNU 302 , SNU 310 , SNU 315 .
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SNU 302 - Health and Illness I Practicum (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
A clinical course designed to provide students with opportunities to develop skills and practice in the integration of theory content, and critical reasoning in simulated and actual patient care activities in the adult acute hospital care setting. The clinical experience is an opportunity to apply concepts and learning from Adult Health and Illness I into the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SNU 203 , SNU 204 with a minimum grade of a B-; SHL 216 and SHL 217 .
Corequisites: SNU 301 and SNU 310 .
Fee.
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SNU 303 - Health and Illness II (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course continues the focus on nursing care of adults experiencing health and illness transitions. Focus is placed upon restoration, maintenance and promotion of health for acutely and chronically ill adults. Multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities are explored in the context of delivering safe, high quality health care. Students will continue to explore therapeutic communication, use of research evidence, and clinical practice guidelines to enhance critical thinking, clinical practice, professionalism, and leadership abilities.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Nursing majors only.
Prerequisites: SNU 301 and SNU 302 with a minimum grade of B-.
Corequisites: SNU 304 and SNU 311 .
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SNU 304 - Health and Illness II Practicum (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this practicum is on continued development of critical thinking, clinical judgment skills, and time management concepts. The focus is on nursing care, including teaching and discharge planning, to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with complex health conditions in acute care settings. The clinical experience is an opportunity to apply concepts and learning from Health and Illness 2 into the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Nursing majors only.
Prerequisites: SNU 301 and SNU 302 with a minimum grade of B-.
Corequisites: SNU 303 and SNU 311 .
Fee.
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SNU 310 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
Provides a foundation on the pathophysiology of illness states and pharmacological therapies. Part one of this course includes the concepts of comfort, immunity, oxygenation, pain, metabolism and gastrointestinal disorders. Principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology are presented in an integrated manner to provide a basis for application to nursing practice, emphasis on safe, evidence-based practice of medication administration. Integrates anatomy, chemistry, microbiology and physiology and pharmacology and focuses on their application to clinical practice.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SNU 203 and SNU 204 with grade B- or better, SHL 216 and SHL 217 .
Corequisites: SNU 301 and SNU 302 .
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SNU 311 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
Provides continued content on the pathophysiology of illness states and pharmacological therapies. This course includes the concepts and processes of perfusion, neurologic function, and cellular regulation. Principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology are presented in an integrated manner to provide a basis for application to nursing practice emphasis on safe, evidence-based practice of medication administration in nursing. The course integrates anatomy, chemistry, microbiology and physiology and pharmacology and focuses on their application to clinical practice.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Nursing majors only.
Prerequisites: SNU 310 with a minimum grade of B-.
Corequisites: SNU 303 and SNU 304 .
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SNU 315 - Research & Evidence-Based Practice (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on evidence-based practice and its relevance to professional nursing. It is designed to develop student knowledge and skills in the understanding and use of evidence-based nursing practice. Students will search, interpret research and consider research evidence for application in practice. The process for discovering new scientific evidence in research is examined. This course will help develop knowledge and skills in scholarly writing.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester Online and OBC session 3.
Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: SNU 203 and SNU 204 .
Corequisites: SNU 301 , SNU 302 and SNU 310 .
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SNU 401 - Mental Health Nursing Concepts (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide nursing strategies for promoting, maintaining, and restoring mental health utilizing therapeutic nursing interventions for clients along the mental health/ disorder continuum in all settings. Concepts of stress, coping, and cognition will also be addressed. Self- awareness, personal growth, socio-cultural sensitivity, communication strategies, and professional development are vital components of the course.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Nursing Majors Only.
Prerequisite: Required 300 level nursing courses with minimum grade of B-.
Corequisites: SNU 402 , SNU 403 , and SNU 404 .
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SNU 402 - Mental Health Nursing Practicum (Nursing) 2 Credit(s)
The purpose of this practicum is to provide the opportunity to implement professional nursing care in mental health nursing. Emphasis is placed upon using nursing strategies for promoting, maintaining, and restoring mental health utilizing therapeutic communication and nursing interventions for patients along the mental health/disorder continuum.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Nursing Majors Only.
Prerequisite: Required 300 level nursing courses with minimum grade of B-.
Co-requisites: SNU 401 , SNU 403 , SNU 404 .
Fee.
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SNU 403 - Family Health Nursing (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the promotion. maintenance, and restoration of health for women during the childbearing years, newborns, children, and their families. Emphasis is included on developmental stages, family processes, and health promotion practices. Cultural, ethical, physical, and psychosocial issues that nurses confront are included. Communication, use of research evidence and clinical practice guideline, and interprofessional collaboration are addressed to enhance critical thinking, clinical practice, professionalism, and leadership abilities.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Nursing Majors Only.
Prerequisite: Required 300 level nursing courses with minimum grade of B-.
Co-requisites: SNU 401 , SNU 402 , SNU 404 .
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SNU 404 - Family Health Practicum (Nursing) 2 Credit(s)
This practicum focuses on the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for women during the childbearing years, newborns, children, and their families. Emphasis is included on developmental stages, family processes, and health promotion practices. Cultural, ethical, physical, and psychosocial issues that nurses confront are included. Communication, use of research evidence and clinical practice guideline, and interprofessional collaboration are addressed to enhance critical thinking, clinical practice, professionalism, and leadership abilities.
Credits: 2
When Offered: Fall semester.
Nursing Majors Only.
Prerequisite: Required 300 level nursing courses with minimum grade of B-.
Corequisites: SNU 401 , SNU 402 , SNU 403 .
Fee.
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SNU 405 - Special Topics (Nursing) 2 Credit(s)
Topics of special interest in nursing.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: 300 level nursing courses with minimum grade of B-.
Corequisite: SNU 440 .
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SNU 440 - Community and Global Nursing 3 Credit(s)
This course synthesizes public health theory, research evidence and nursing practice to improve health of diverse populations in a global community. The role of the public health nurse as advocate for social justice and health equity is explored. Key concepts in public health such as epidemiology arc applied. Population level data arc analyzed to propose health promotion and risk reduction strategics. Knowledge from previous courses is integrated to improve the health of populations through prevention.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SNU 442 - Global Health Nursing (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course synthesizes public health theory, research evidence and nursing practice to improve health for diverse populations in a global community. The role of the nurse as an advocate for social justice and health equity is explored. Key concepts in public health such as epidemiology are applied and population level data are analyzed to propose health promotion and risk reduction strategies. This RN to BSN course includes 30 hours of practicum experiences to apply the course concepts.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 4.
Offered online.
RN to BSN student only.
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SNU 460 - Transition to Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to facilitate the student’s development and transition into the professional nursing role after graduation. Principles of leadership, management, and organizational processes in health care systems are included. The role of the nurse in quality improvement, outcome measurement, patient safety, and teamwork is emphasized. Preparation for professional exams is included.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SNU 461 - Transition to Practice Practicum 4 Credit(s)
This practicum (clinical experience) provides the opportunity for students to apply and synthesize leadership and management principles in prioritizing and delivering nursing care to groups of patients in the acute care setting. Under guided experiences with a registered nurse preceptor, students will integrate previous evidence-based learning and increase accountability for the care of patients and their families. Advanced simulation experiences and preccptcd clinical experiences arc included to facilitate the transition to professional nursing practice.
Credits: 4.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SNU 470 - Advanced Nursing Topics (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on advancing knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in nursing practice. Students will examine their role in the evaluation of nurse-sensitive indicators, standards, and core measures to develop an evidence-based practice approach to care. Students explore the relationship of genetics and genomics to health and illness as well as infection-control issues. Topics will include advanced pharmacology, pathophysiology and nursing assessment skills.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC Session 1.
Offered online.
Repeatable for credit.
RN to BSN students only.
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SNU 471 - Quality Health Care Delivery (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
Provides the background and history of quality care measurements and evolving focus on patient safety in the United States. Provides an overview of the principles and tools of quality and safety in healthcare, and prepares students for effective collaboration and communication amongst the interprofessional team with the goal of quality, safe, patient-centered care. Explores health inequities and constitutional bias related to the healthcare delivery system and how safety and quality are impacted in marginalized groups.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 4.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement.
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SNU 473 - Informatics (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
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SNU 474 - Palliative Care (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
Course examines the role of the nurse in providing palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families across multiple practice settings and the lifespan. An inter-professional approach to palliative care will address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual concerns of patients and families as they relate to pain, symptom management, and comfort care, and end-of-life decisions.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC Session 5.
Nursing students only.
Prerequisite: All students must have an active RN license on file.
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SNU 480 - Nursing Leadership and Management (Nursing) 3 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills for professional nursing practice. Current social, economic, legal, ethical, and policy issues affecting health care systems are explored. Includes analysis of care that supports effective utilization of the healthcare delivery system. Students will complete a Nursing Leadership Capstone project. Includes 30 hours of practicum.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: OBC session 2.
RN to BSN students only.
Prerequisites: SNU 315 ; SNU 442 , SNU 470 .
Corequisites: SNU 473 , SNU 474 , or SPL 340 .
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SNT 120 - Food Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the chemical, physical and microbiological nature of food. Content includes food preparation and processing techniques as well as current nutrition and food science topics related to production, nutritional quality and safety of food.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Corequisite: SNT 121 .
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SNT 121 - Food Science Laboratory (Nutrition and Dietetics) 1 Credit(s)
Laboratory experiences that apply food science principles with emphasis on ingredient function and interactions. Practices standard food preparation with sensory evaluation and explores chemical and physical reaction in food.
Credits: 1.
When Offered Fall semester.
Corequisite: SNT 120 .
Fee.
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SNT 160 - Nutrition for Life (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
An introductory study of nutrition principles and their relationship to health. Discussion of topics such as vegetarianism, dieting, and eating disorders. Laboratory experiences investigating nutritional content of food and related topics.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer and OBC Session 1.
Fee.
Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Science requirement.
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SNT 161 - Sports Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Introductory study of sports nutrition. Establishes an understanding of micronutrients and macronutrients and impact on performance. Topics include energy expenditure during resistance training and endurance exercise, timing of pre and post competition meals and hydration.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall and spring semester.
Satisfies Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.
Fee.
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SNT 200 - Intro Nutrition & Dietetics Pract (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
Overview of the educational routes and required competencies leading to certification for dietitians. Exploration of the many job opportunities for dietitians; students shadow a registered dietitian nutritionist or conduct an informational interview. Includes an introduction to cultural competence, opportunities to practice professional communication skills, and an introduction to the digital portfolio.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SNT 220 - Safety and Sanitation in FS (Nutrition and Dietetics) 1 Credit(s)
The ServSafe Certification course, a product of the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF), is designed to educate food service professionals on current food safety standards, teaching the industry standards in all aspects of food handling, from receiving and storing to preparation and service. Includes a nationally recognized final examination that results in a 5-year ServSafe certification for those who pass.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SNT 300 - Principles of Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Study of nutrient function and metabolism, with application to nutritional needs of the healthy adult. Examines methods for determining diet quality and nutritional status. Covers current topics, with an emphasis on the development of opinion based on critical thinking.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SNT 301 - Methods of Nutrition Ed/Counseling (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Concentrates on methodology in teaching from planning through evaluation. Extensive work is completed in the areas of learning theories and instructional strategies.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SNT 300 .
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SNT 305 - Adventures in Food and Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Through study in a specific area of the United States or in a country outside of the United States, students explore the culture by investigating local food customs and nutrition issues.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: M-term, odd-numbered years.
Repeatable for credit.
Fee.
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SNT 310 - Health Promo & Nutrition Ed (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
Experience in developing and executing educational programs for groups with various demographics. Management of a teaching experience provides students with an opportunity to manage and evaluate programs and peers. Students are introduced to creative marketing strategies to help them develop and pitch a well-designed business plan.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Dietetics majors only.
Prerequisites: SNT 301 and SNT 350 .
Fee.
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SNT 320 - Adv in Food Sci & Culinary Medicine (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Investigation of research linking nutrients, food, and dietary patterns with health promotion, disease prevention and treatment. Students will translate evidence-based nutrition information to meal planning and food preparation guidance for individuals with specific health care goals. Controversial as well as trending food science topics will be investigated.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Fee.
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SNT 321 - Experimental Foods Lab (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
Laboratory experience in which students conduct their own research involving ingredient manipulation to produce a food product with specific nutritional parameters. Weekly lab reports and a culminating research paper or academic poster help students develop professional and technical writing skills for the
profession. Students learn food demonstration techniques.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Writing Intensive.
Prerequisites: SNT 120 and SNT 121 .
Fee.
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SNT 324 - Food Service Management (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Focus is on the management of volume food service operations. Topics include food procurement and production, food regulations, human resource and financial management.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SNT 120 , and SNT 121 .
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SNT 325 - Food Service Management Lab (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
This laboratory focuses on the management of food services. Students gain managerial experience by planning and managing a commissioned meal. When not in a managerial role, students gain experience in quantity food production and service.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SNT 120 , SNT 121 and SNT 220 .
Fee.
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SNT 326 - FSM EL (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
Off-campus experience in a quantity food service operation to develop skills in purchasing, production, and commercial food service equipment operation. Experience coordinated with classroom learning.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Dietetics majors only.
Prerequisite: SNT 220 .
Corequisites: SNT 324 .
Fee.
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SNT 330 - Health Care Issues & Administration (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to the U.S. health care industry: its providers, stakeholders, principles, financing, organization and delivery systems. Examines current issues, ethics, policies and factors affecting the industry and the health of the country. Facilitates the development of critical thinking by requiring the student to analyze conceptual and practical issues confronting the health care professional.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
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SNT 350 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Examines life cycle nutrition and appropriate medical nutrition therapy for various disease states. Nutritional assessment, disease pathophysiology, drug-nutrient interactions, laboratory data, and standard treatment relevant to each topic.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SHL 216 , SHL 217 and SNT 300 .
Fee.
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SNT 361 - Sports and Performance Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Integrates knowledge of fitness, sports, and performance nutrition throughout the life cycle. Students will analyze and research the safety and validity of ergogenic aids while integrating sports organizations’ regulations; demonstrate competence using various body composition measurements and educate various populations on the benefits of physical activity. Topics include energy metabolism, fuel utilization, nutrition periodization, micronutrients such as Vitamin D and athletic performance, iron needs for the female athlete, macronutrients, weight control, hydration and urine specificity.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SNT 300 and SPY 270 .
Fee.
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SNT 370 - Advanced Nutrition I (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Integrates nutrition, physiology, and biochemistry in the study of nutrient metabolism, ranging from organs involved in digestion, to the biochemical processes that transform nutrient utilization at the cellular level. Explores metabolic alterations in disease states and lifecycles.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Prerequisites: SCH 202 , SHL 216 , SHL 217 and SNT 450 .
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SNT 402 - Community Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Offers a foundational knowledge on public and global health issues and nutritional needs. Includes investigation of public programs and interrelationships of socioeconomic factors, legislation, policy making, and nutrition intervention, on the quality of life. Includes experiences with off-campus nutrition programs, community assessments, proposal developments and implementation.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Dietetics majors only.
Prerequisite: SNT 310 and SNT 350 .
Fee.
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SNT 415 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Off-campus supervised experiential learning in healthcare facilities. Students perform the nutrition care process and developing patient/client care skills.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Dietetics majors only.
Prerequisites: SNT 350 and SNT 421 .
Fee.
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SNT 421 - Nutrition Care Process (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Exploration of the nutrition care process. Instruction in screening, interviewing, assessment, and counseling methods with focus on the development of nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of outcomes. Emphasis on use of evidence-based practice guidelines.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SNT 350 .
Fee.
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SNT 450 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Continuation of SNT 350 with greater emphasis on nutrition support. Provides students with tools needed to render effective and evidence-based nutrition care based on the fundamentals of diet and disease.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisites: SNT 350
Fee.
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SNT 475 - Contemporary Issue Food & Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
Examines current and/or controversial nutrition, agricultural, and food science issues with an evidence-based approach. Topics may include organic and regenerative agriculture, biofortification and GMOs, sustainable food practices and food waste. Emphasis on the development of professional attributes to skillfully present and debate controversial topics based on critical analysis of the scientific literature and public concerns.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
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SNT 500 - Nutrition in Health and Wellness (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
This course offers a multi-dimensional study of health that allows the student to build on their foundation in nutrition and health risk assessment, motivation, intervention and evaluation and learn advanced skills and community-based applications. In addition, macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism will be reviewed; the role of functional foods and phytochemicals in health promotion and disease prevention.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Master’s session 5.
Offered Online.
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SNT 502 - Nutrition Counseling (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Examination and application of counseling skills, strategies and theories needed to promote health behavior change. Students will be guided in the development of a personal counseling style and philosophy. Focus on interactive learning of the counseling process including simulations and skills practice in various settings.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Offered Online.
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SNT 510 - Nutrition in Media Communications (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the diverse use of nutrition communications including writing, public speaking, public relations and social marketing. Concentration is placed upon critical analysis of the appropriateness, potential target populations, communication and health behavior strategies, the overall intended outcomes and the reach of social media communication. Developing and delivering evidence-based food and nutrition communication in a variety of settings is emphasized.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester, Master’s session 4.
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SNT 520 - Advanced Nutrition II (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
This course aims to expand student’s knowledge on a variety of pathophysiological conditions and integrate this knowledge with the intervention of clinical nutrition therapies. Focuses on the nutritional demands and hypermetabolic response of trauma, surgery, organ failure, burns, AIDS, and neoplastic disease. Examines specialized nutritional support and substrate requirements in the acute care setting.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Offered online.
Prerequisites: SNT 415 , SNT 450 , or equivalent.
Fee.
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SNT 525 - Leadership & Mgmt for Nutrition Pro (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Focus is on the enhancement of leadership skills and application of organization management principles to strengthen professional practice. Team dynamics, communication styles, workplace culture, and employee engagement are explored. Coaching strategies and ethical ways to handle challenging workplace conduct are investigated. Students have the opportunity to develop a deeper self-awareness of personality, leadership style, and cultural orientation to identify opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Credits: 3
When Offered: Master’s Session 2.
Offered online.
Fee.
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SNT 530 - Nutrition and Chronic Disease Mgmt (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
This course presents a detailed study of the principles of nutrition, concentrating on their biochemical, physiological and pathological relationship to the management of chronic diseases. Topics include diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, inflammatory and epigenetic factors. Medical management with special emphasis on the homeostasis of the human body and other conditions encountered in clinical practice will be explored.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Offered online.
Prerequisites: SNT 350 , SNT 450 , or equivalent.
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SNT 536 - Nutrition and Aging EL (Nutrition and Dietetics) 1 Credit(s)
This course provides experiential learning in various settings with a focus on issues and nutritional needs of older adults. The student will gain experience in practical considerations including nutritional needs, cognitive and psychological aspects of aging.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SNT 350 and SNT 450 or equivalent.
Fee.
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SNT 540 - Pharmacology for HC Professional (Nutrition and Dietetics) 3 Credit(s)
Explore the study of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug classifications, medication administration and enteral and parenteral nutrition. Common drug therapies, food and drug interactions and nutritional supplements are emphasized. This strong conceptual base will prepare students for the future role of developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy.
Credits: 3.
When Offered: Fall.
Offered online.
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SNT 545 - Applied Nutrition Research I (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 Credit(s)
Participants in this course will investigate, design, interpret, & evaluate research in nutrition or related areas with an emphasis on the components of quality research. A systematic review of literature in a focused topic area of relevance to nutrition or related areas is emphasized.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Fall semester.
Offered online.
Prerequisite: SED 920 .
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SNT 546 - Applied Nutrition Research II (Nutrition and Dietetics) 1 Credit(s)
Participants in this course will recommence their research topic-developed in SNT545. Submission of an abstract and professional poster to a science related organization will be required.
Credits: 1.
When Offered: Spring semester, Online.
Fee.
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SNT 550 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II EL (Nutrition and Dietetics) 6 Credit(s)
Acute care/hospital experiential learning in the clinical phase of nutrition and dietetics practice. Competence development in such areas as, design and application of medical nutrition therapy to meet clients’/patient’s needs, documentation, interviewing, and counseling. Counts towards mandatory experiential learning hours per accreditation organization.
Credits: 6.
When Offered: Spring semester.
Prerequisite: SNT 415 and SNT 450 .
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SOR 500 - Orthodontics Internship (Orthodontics) 9 Credit(s)
The orthodontics internship at Seton Hill University’s Center for Orthodontics is a one-year, non-accredited program. This program is intended for dental school graduates who have a desire to enhance their knowledge and understanding of orthodontics in order to be better prepared to treat and manage orthodontic patient cases which range in difficulty above the level of treatments that might typically be rendered by general dentists. Also this program is preparation for a possible residency in orthodontics.
Credits: 9.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
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SOR 700 - Foundations of Orthodontics (Orthodontics) 2 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction and overview of the curriculum for the 30-month orthodontic program. Residents gain foundational knowledge and information and a working knowledge of orthodontics in order to engage in patient treatment. An eclectic overview of various topics which are addressed in other curriculum areas such as applied clinical orthodontics, growth and development, occlusion/function/TMD, and practice management.
Credits: 2.
When Offered: Summer.
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