Jun 13, 2025

Graduate Catalog 2013 - 2014

Graduate Catalog 2013 - 2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Music
	MUS 611 - Research Techniques in Mus Edu (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Survey of existing research in music education. Research methodology and introduction to statistical techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 615 - Teaching College Music (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Minimum eight hours of graduate credits including one core course at a grade of B or above, and permission of instructor. Materials, techniques, and internship experience in planning, teaching, and evaluating college music courses. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 620 - Composition (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Tutorial sessions with members of the composition faculty leading to the creation of original compositions for solo, chamber, vocal, choral, orchestral, and electronic media in various forms using a variety of contemporary materials. All graduate students enrolled in MUS 620 are required to attend the Composition Forum ( a weekly meeting of all enrolled composition students). Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 632 - Solo Recital (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Presentation of a full-length concert performance. Registration for MUS 632 may or may not occur concurrently with MUA 603 Recital Preparation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 633 - Ensemble Recital (2 credits) For students focusing on conducting within the performance area. The ensemble recital may be a single public performance of an hour in length or several appearances, totalling an hour in length, spread over the course of two semesters. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 635 - Composition Recital (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. A recital of original compositions from the composer’s portfolio. The recital will normally include a performance of the master’s thesis and must include a solo work, a chamber work of three or more players, and a work employing electronic media. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 679 - Research Projects in Mus Edu (6 credits) Prerequisite(s): MUS 611 Individual research projects, culminating in a paper comparable to a journal article. Students in music education elect this course if they are pursuing the “three paper option” in music education; in this case, a total of six credits is required for graduation. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 689 - Composition Thesis (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. The student must submit an original composition, normally a work in one of the major forms, appropriate as a final project. Also required is a portfolio of the composer’s music. Suggested categories include: solo, chamber, vocal, choral, orchestral, or electronic/computer media. A required component for graduation is MUS 635 (Composition Recital. All graduate students enrolled in MUS 689 must register for MUS 521 Composition Forum (a weekly meeting of all enrolled composition students)). This requirement may be waived by the thesis advisor if the thesis is being completed out of residence. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 696 - Independent Study (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Guided instruction in topics selected by students for in-depth study usually involving topics of particular interest not included in the regular course offerings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 698 - Master’s Project (1-6 credits) An approved project, such as a performance, together with a final paper which is different from a thesis, composition thesis, solo recital, or ensemble recital as the summation of the master’s degree program. The project should be cross-area in nature, chosen from the various areas of emphasis offered by the Music Department. Must be approved through consensus of the relevant faculty and culminate in a completed document and/or event suitable at the master’s level. Available only to students seeking a degree with a cross-area emphasis or, by special arrangement, a cross-disciplinary emphasis. A total of six credits is required for graduation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 699 - Thesis (6 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Subject selected must be supported by reading proficiency in languages principally involved in research sources. A total of six credits is required for graduation. Click here for the schedule of courses
Nursing
	NUR 501 - Intro to Populatn Health NUR (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Addresses the philosophy and framework for population health and the care of aggregates. Concepts of health, disease, health promotion, and health restoration are emphasized, along with knowledge of human and cultural diversity, factors influencing health and disease states, the ethics of care, and population as community. There is an emphasis on the need to collect explicit population data to progress systematically through the steps of health promotion and program planning process. Introduces the Precede-Proceed Model; theories, concepts and models of families; communication related to population health; epidemiology; public policy; and cost containment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 502 - Theory Development in Nursing (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, B.S.N., or permission of instructor. Sets forth the expectation for using theory as a framework in graduate-level nursing practice. Nursing theories, models, and the stress framework are applied to population health. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 503 - Evidence-Based Nurs Prac (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate-level statistics course, graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Focuses on critical analysis of scientific knowledge related to clinical problems. Study of the research process with emphasis on the logic and processes of inquiry, design, sampling, measurement, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings. Use of information systems, standardized databases, and statistics needed for population analysis is presented. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 504 - Frameworks for Population Care (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 505 - Demography & Epidemiology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Prerequisite: NUR 503 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the assessment of population groups with emphasis on epidemiology and demography. Analysis of population-based data for use in practice, program planning, and consultation is emphasized. The course provides an opportunity to use epidemiologic and demographic data to plan interventions for populations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 510 - Ethics for Adv Pract Nursing (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate nursing program Prerequisites:Admission to the graduate nursing program. The focus of this course is to expand the graduate nursing student’s ability to recognize and address ethical issues that emerge with advanced practice roles. The course will provide a review of ethical principles and reasoning. Specific practice issues master’s prepared nurse is likely to encounter will be discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 511 - Intro to Forensic Nursing (3 credits) Focuses on a variety of models drawn from population health, mental health, holistic nursing practice, and crisis intervention theory, including crisis response training as developed by the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) to develop a theoretical framework for guiding forensic nursing practice. The course provides an overview of the stress framework and individual functioning for both the victim and the perpetrator, including spiritual and cultural perspectives. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 512 - Population Health Assessment (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Focuses on the physical, psychological and legal examination performed to identify, collect, and preserve evidence, identify physical and psychological trauma, and document injuries. Includes an overview of the interview / history, physical exam, evidence collection and discharge process of patients experiencing acts of violence or traumatic incidences. Special attention is given to victims of domestic violence, abuse and sexual assault. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 520 - Curric Devel in Nursing (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of graduate program. The course facilitates the application of nursing and educational theories, concepts and models to facilitate advanced critical thinking in the area of curriculum planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation in nursing education programs. Historical and philosophical foundations of nursing education are examined. Societal factors influencing nursing education and student achievement are examined. The roles, competencies and expectations of faculty members at a university are explored relative to teaching, scholarship, community service, and ethics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 530 - Hlth Assmnt of Sch Aged Child (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Co-requiste: NUR 532 . Prerequisite: Enrollment in the School Nurse Licensure Program; co-requiste: NUR 532. This course introduces the techniques of physical assessment of the school-aged child. It is designed to view the child from a developmental perspective. Interviewing skills will be introduced. Theories associated with the care of children and their families will be explored, with emphasis given their health-seeking behaviors. Strategies for assessment of the medically fragile child will be discussed. The etiologies, characteristics, and treatment of medical disorders of children with moderate and severe disabilities will be addressed as will their learning and behavioral needs when participating in the development and implementation of individualized plans for eduaction and health care. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 532 - Hlth Assmnt Sch Aged Child-Lab (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Co-requisite: NUR 530 . Prerequisite: Enrollment in the School Nurse Licensure Program; co-requisite: NUR 530. This course is designed to encourage application of learned assessment techniques. The student will have the opportunity to practice skills in the laboratory environment and assist in physical assessment of school-aged children during medical exams. This course will focus on providing nursing care to the child with special medical needs, including those with moderate and severe disabilities. It will also address the requirements of family, school, and other medical personnel when providing comprehensive health care and related educational services to children. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 550 - Legal Issues in School Nursing (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the School Nurse Licensure Program or permission of instructor. Examines the legal implications of nursing practice in the school environment. The course assists students in developing basic skills in analyzing situations from a legal perspective and identify strategies to safeguard the health of students while practicing within the scope of a Registered Nurse’s license and published standards and guidelines for School Nursing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 593 - Special Topics in Nursing (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Prerequisite: Admission into the MSN program or permission of the instructor. Study of specific health problems/issues. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 598 - Independent Study (3 credits) Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Director or Advisor and acceptance into the M.S.N. program. Individual exploration in the student’s area of interest under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 601 - Nursing Research (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: NUR 503 or permission of instructor. Promotes research-based nursing practice in the care of populations. Focuses on methods of implementing research findings to solve identified clinical problems, and in developing questions appropriate for population-based research. Students gain skill in developing and evaluating evidenced-based practice guidelines for populations and in using research methods to evaluate outcomes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 602 - Health Care Policy (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Models of health care policy are presented as well as principles for understanding behavior of complex health care, social organizations, community groups, and subcultures. Issues related to managed care, program planning, resource allocation, utilization and outcomes, and government and business influences on population health nursing practice are discussed. Application of ethical dimensions of health care policies to case studies and selected provider guidelines enables students to develop awareness, sensitivity, and a values framework to act ethically in policy decisions. An eight-week course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 603 - Health Care Financing Nur Prac (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Focuses on strategic thinking for planning and managing in health care settings. Economics, reimbursement, budget planning, business planning, and marketing are explored in relation to nursing services. Issues such as health care financing practices, reimbursement for nursing care, cost-accounting of nursing services, billing codes, resource allocation, managed care and insurance coverage are explored. Effects of such practices on nursing workforce/manpower issues are explored. Access to care is analyzed as a contributing factor to population health. Students develop analytical skills and examine the ethical impact of economic decisions. An eight-week course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 604 - Population Assessment (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Co-requisite: NUR 601 . Prerequisite: Completion of Phase I course; co-requisite: NUR 601. Examines physiological, pharmacological, environmental, and demographic factors that frame nursing interventions at the population level. In the laboratory component, students design and implement research-based nursing interventions, and evaluate the outcomes of these interventions on aggregates. An eight-week course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 605 - Population Interventions (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Co-requisite: NUR 601 . Prerequisites: Completion of Phase I courses and NUR 604; co-requisite: NUR 601. Examines psychosocial, behavioral, educational, cultural, political, and ethical factors that frame nursing interventions at the population level. In the laboratory component, students design and implement research-based nursing interventions and evaluate the outcomes of these interventions on populations. An eight-week course. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 606 - Capstone Pract Pop Hlth Care (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Co-requisite: NUR 607 . NUR 602 and NUR 603 also may be taken as co-requisites. Prerequisites: NUR 605; Co-requisite: NUR 607. NUR 602 and NUR 603 also may be taken as co-requisites. Provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply their understanding of population health concepts as well as theories and nursing frameworks with a population of their choice along the continuum of care. In this culminating experience, students plan, execute, and evaluate nursing practice within the context of the practice setting(s) or among populations in communities. Within the practice situation, students enact leadership roles to expand, enchance, and optimize positive outcomes for the population. The practicum includes a clinical seminar in which students analyze patterns of health care delivery to populations, examine factors that influence decision making, and appraise the impact of inter-professional collaboration on outcomes and their own efficacy as population health nursing experts. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 607 - Professional Role Developmt II (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Co-requisite: NUR 606 or NUR 616 . Prerequisites: NUR 604 and NUR 605; co-requisite: NUR 606 or NUR 616. Culminating seminar that focuses on the emerging role of the population health nursing expert as it relates to nursing administration, direct practice, independent practice, consultation, public policy, community building, and nursing entrepreneurship. Graduates are prepared to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health care to populations, and to articulate the role to health professionals, policy makers, community groups, and consumers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 614 - Nursing of Populations I (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): NUR 512 . Examines physiologcal, pharmacological, environmental, demographic, and educational factors that frame nursing interventions at the population level.The laboratory component may include experiences in areas that allow the student to have contact with victims or perpetrators involved in acts of violence or traumatic incidences such as correctional facilities, emergency and trauma centers, or rape crisis centers.In the laboratory component, students design research-based nursing interventions in relation to forensic nursing. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 615 - Nursing of Populations II (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): NUR 614 . A continuation of NUR 614 but focuses on the application of principles, learned in NUR 614 related to the assessment and health care strategies for specific forensic subpopulations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 616 - Practicum in Pop Health Care (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): NUR 601 , NUR 605 , and NUR 615 ; Co-requisite: NUR 607 . Provides students with an opportunity to synthesize and apply their understanding of forensic and population health concepts and theories as well as nursing frameworks with individuals and communities experincing, students plan, execute, and evaluate nursing practice within the context of the practice setting(s).Within the practice situation, students enact leadership roles to expand, enhance, and optimize positive outcomes for individuals or communities experencing violence or traumatic incidences.Includes a clinical seminar in which students analyze patterns of health care delivery to individuals or communities experencing violence or traumatic incidences, examine factors that influence decision making, appraise the impact of inter-professional collaboration on outcomes, and their own efficiency as forensic nurse experts. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 617 - The Legal System (4 credits) Prepare nurses to interface with the legal system. Provides an overview of the legal process, lawyers, and the forensic specialist. Special emphasis is on the process of trial preparation and the roles of witness preparation including the presentation of evidence and expert testimony. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 626 - Capstone Prac Nurs Ed (4 credits) Prerequisite: Nursing 520 Curriculum Development (may also be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor. This course enables the learner to experience the roles of nurse educator through teaching practicum experience with a nurse educator. The competencies and expectations of the teaching role are explored relative to the instructional and learning processes, student-teacher relations, ethics, accountability, responsibility, and student evaluation. It involves a teaching practicum/fieldwork and seminar discussion of content related to teaching-learning experience. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 627 - Current Issues/Trends Nur Ed (2 credits) Prerequisite: Core courses of the Master of Nursing Program must be completed. This course focuses on current trends and issues regarding nursing education. The topics include role of nursing faculty as teacher, scholar, and citizen, professionalism, macrosociocultural factors influencing nursing education, and career development. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 698 - Independent Study (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Director or Advisor and acceptance into the M.S.N. program. Individual exploration in the student’s area of interest under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 699 - Thesis (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisites: NUR 604 and NUR 605. Independent investigation by the student selected from an area of population health that results in a significant contribution to the field. The graduate advisor and the thesis committee must approve the research proposal. The results of the study must be submitted to a refereed journal for publication. A bound copy of the thesis must be submitted to the department. This option is primarily for students who intend to pursue doctoral studies. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 710 - Theoretic Found Pract Nurs Ed (3 credits) Prerequisites: Completion of core PhD courses. This course introduces the student to nursing theory in education and practice, reviewing and building on previous knowledge of nursing history and theory to include education theory concepts and methods. Ontological and epistemological positions of extant nursing and education theories will be addressed. Philosophical knowledge will be expanded and linked to sociological and education research knowledge driving practice. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 730 - Teaching in Schools of Nursing (4 credits) Prerequisites: NUR 710. This course applies the theories of education to the teaching role in nursing education. The major areas addressed include role socialization, teaching in the classroom and the clinical setting, measuring student learning outcomes, and legal and ethical issues related to nursing education. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 740 - Research in Nursing Education (4 credits) Prerequisites: NUR 710, NUR 730. This course is designed to apply knowledge gained from the research sequence to the planning and design of research specifically in the field of nursing education. It will assist the emerging nurse educator with preparation for the dissertation. The course content will include developing a research question for nursing education, methodologies, planning, funding and implementation of nursing education research projects. The value of developing a sustainable line of inquiry will be included. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 760 - Adv Nursing Curriculum Design (4 credits) Prerequisites: NUR 710, NUR 730. Designed to expand the emerging nurse educator’s knowledge of nursing curriculum design. The course content will include curriculum planning and development, contextual factors, philosophies and goals, program types, curriculum plans, teaching activities, course structure and content, evaluations and changing curriculum plans. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 780 - Professional Role Nurs Educ (3 credits) Prerequisites: Completion of Core PhD courses, NUR 710, NUR 730. This course is designed to engage the student in exploration of the professional role of the nurse educator through discussion, reading and self-reflection. The course content will include, but may not be limited to, the roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator, the legal and ethical issues inherent in nursing education, the academic environment, and professional self. Click here for the schedule of courses
Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt
	OSM 500 - Mathematical Models for Bus (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Covers basic algebraic functions, systems of linear equations, and matrix operations to solve systems of linear equations applied to business problems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 503 - Statistical Methods Bus Dec (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 500; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Includes probability distributions, sampling theory, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, chi-square applications, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation, and the role these techniques play in business decision making. Computer applications and results are discussed and interpreted. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 511 - Operations Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Presents a basic review of production-system design and performance requirements. Topics include operations strategy, total quality management, statistical process control, capacity management, supply chain management, layout decisions, master production scheduling, resource planning, MRP/ERP, lean production system (JIT), project management, and scheduling. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 513 - Production Planning & Control (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Planning, scheduling, and controlling of activities related to the production of goods are examined. Topics include manufacturing planning and control, short-term forecasting systems, demand management and order servicing, sales and operations planning (SOP), master production scheduling (MPS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), inventory, material requirements planning (MRP), bills of material (BOM), capacity requirements planning (CRP), distribution requirements planning (DRP), advanced concepts in material requirements planning. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 515 - Case Studies in Operation Mgmt (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Examines classic and current issues in operations management. Provides advanced fundamental and strategic methodologies for operations decision making. Topics include supply chain management, e-commerce, just-in-time, enterprise resource planning, service operations management, customer service, purchasing, quality control, human resource management and strategy. The course includes readings, lectures, guest speakers, and plant tours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 517 - Lean Six Sigma (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. The primary focus of this course is to present techniques which are intended to synchronize and streamline the production/operations process including inventory management. Non-value added activities and waste are the targets of these techniques. Topics include value stream mapping, 5S, set-up time reduction, six-sigma, maintaining and improving equipment, small lot production, and level scheduling in pull production. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 519 - Operations Strategy (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. A study of the development and implementation of operations strategy in manufacturing and service settings, and the interface and integration of this strategy with other functional areas such as marketing, finance, etc. Topics include strategic perspectives on the design and introduction of new products and services, competitiveness, capacity, quality, choice of process and technology, productivity management and supply network relationships. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 524 - Transportation Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. This course is designed to introduce the student to the transportation activities in supply chain systems. Specifically the transportation providers such as motor carriers, railroads, and intermodal services are covered, as well as the rules and regulations under which they operate. Ocean freight issues, the role of port authorities, cost and pricing strategies, and dealings with third party logistic providers are also covered, to illustrate the impact that transportation has on the global sales of goods and on international business. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 525 - International Operations Mgmt (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Introduces students to the advantages and pitfalls of managing productive systems outside the U.S. Study of multinational manufacturers and the effects of culture, language, politics, and trade agreements on global supply chain performance through case studies. Topics include history of international trade, operations in global business strategy, improving global supply chain performance, Japanese tier system for outsourcing, global quality standards, and global service operations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 527 - Strategic Sourcng/Purchas Mgmt (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. In this course students will become familiar with the basics of sourcing strategies, purchasing activities, and supplier relationships in supply chain networks. The emphasis is on the coverage of total supply processes that result in purchasing savings. Other concepts included are: the types of purchasing; use of electronic communication and online auctions in purchasing; global purchasing; identification of suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; and supply law and ethics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 531 - Design of Survey Samples SAS (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Presents the principal application of sample surveys, survey design, criteria of a good sample design, and characteristics of simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. Case studies are used, where appropriate, to illustrate applications of survey sampling. Research design, data analysis, and the fundamentals of experimental design are examined. Topics include completely randomized design, randomized complete blocks, Latin square, factorial, and analysis of variance in regression models. Application of SAS software to actual data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 534 - Multivariable Analytics SAS (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Surveys applications of multivariate statistics methods such as multiple regression, factor analysis, multiple discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, canonical correlation analysis, conjoint analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, and structural equation modeling. Computer program packages for the various multivariate methods are used extensively. The emphasis is on the analysis of actual data from applied business data and case studies. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 538 - Intl Field Exp Sup Chain Mgmt (3 credits) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course is a specifically arranged international field experience in supply chain management with focus on advanced manufacturing systems and logistics in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore and Hong Kong. Students will have the opportunity to observe firsthand world renowned supply chain management systems at some major companies like Toyota, Honda, Sony, etc. In addition, students will be exposed to the unique culture and business ethics of the country, which is essential for the success of their systems. Social events will be arranged with students from a local university to provide opportunities to experience the culture. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 545 - Quality Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Covers the core principles of the management of quality in the production of goods and services. Statistical quality control techniques are used in the implementation of these principles. Topics include TQM, continuous improvement, control charts, sampling plans, process capability, and ISO 9000. Computer software is used where applicable. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 548 - Queuing and Simulation (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511 or equivalent. Covers the application of discrete-event simulation to operations research problems. Topics include an introduction to a general purpose simulation language, the study of queuing models, random number generation, and the analysis of simulation data using statistical techniques. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 601 - Supply Chain Analytics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Introduction to widely used management science techniques. Topics include linear programming, transportation problems, network flows, and decision analysis. Introduces computer packages for these techniques. A variety of case studies involving operations research and production management are analyzed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 611 - Applied Business Forecasting (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Intended for students with no previous course work in forecasting. Includes predictions of sales and inventory; examination of criteria for selection of forecasting models, including stage-in-life-cycle of the product; study of smoothing and decomposition methods, leading indicators, multiple regression, and introduction to ARIMA modeling through the use of computer packages. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 621 - Service Operations Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Unique managerial problems associated with the design, control, planning, and evaluation of service systems. Tactical and strategic problems faced by service managers and how decisions are actually made in the real world. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 622 - Project Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Discusses the complexities involved in project management, the use of networks in large-scale projects, and the development of networks. Presents network computations for time, CPM/ PERT, time-cost tradeoff, project scheduling, and other networks such as GERT. Includes the use of computer software. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 623 - Supply Chain Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Discusses some fundamental and strategic issues in materials management and supply chain management. Presents decision rules and guidelines for various qualitative or quantitative materials-management problems. Topics include purchasing, inventory systems with deterministic and probabilistic demand, multi-item inventory systems, materials requirement planning, JIT, distribution inventory systems, coordinating supply chain design, supply chain management strategies, and customer value management. Cases from business and current issues are discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 624 - Global Operations Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Introduction to operations management for companies operating in the international setting. Topics include global operations strategy, supply chain management across multiple national boundaries, global operations projects, and performance issues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 625 - Global Opertn Mgmt Field Study (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Students participate in a hands-on field study in operations of international firms (manufacturing and service) located in foreign countries. Data is collected through interviews with managers and executives of these firms, government officials of the host countries, and published materials, both printed and on the Internet. A term paper is required after returning to Cleveland. The instructor arranges the visit to companies and countries. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 633 - Multivariate Statistical Mthds (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Presents applications of multivariate statistical methods, such as multiple regression, analysis of covariance, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and factor analysis. Computer packages for the methods also are introduced and used extensively. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 640 - ISO 9000 & Quality Audit (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Introduction to the international quality standard ISO 9000 and its application to the automotive industry (QS 9000). Techniques of conducting a quality audit are covered. Students form teams to complete live audits (first or second party audit) with local companies. Information systems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 645 - Stat Quality Control/Improvmnt (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. A development of the statistical tools for the implementation of statistical quality control and improvement programs. Includes the development of control charts and the fundamentals of experimental design. These techniques are applied in a variety of manufacturing and service situations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 646 - Funmntls Six Sigma Managers (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Six Sigma, the leading quality strategy in industry today, combines effective problem-solving methodologies, modern quality thinking, and data analysis techniques to help companies solve problems that affect profitability. Six Sigma is a comprehensive system for achieving and sustaining business success by minimizing defects and variability in processes. It is driven by a close understanding of customer needs and the disciplined use of facts, data, and statistical analysis with application to manufacturing and services. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 652 - Sustainable Supply Chain Mgmt (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. Must be admitted as a graduate student to be eligible for this course. In this course students will become familiar with the processes and environmental strategies to develop or “green” an organization’s supply chain. The emphasis is on the coverage of improving logistics operations using the green efficiency principles. Topics included are: green product standards and labeling; green supplier programs, manufacturing practices to reduce carbon footprint; identifying energy efficiency in third party logistics operations; and integrating green supply chain practices across the supply chain network. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 690 - Professional Internship (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Department consent required. Requires professional OSM work in an organizational environment that extends the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student’s area of interest. Term report required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 696 - Current Problems (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Selected problems in the field of operations management. With the permission of the instructor, may be repeated with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 698 - Independent Study (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisites: Two elective OMS/OSM courses, at least one of which must be at the 600 level; prior approval of a written proposal by OSM faculty advisor; and permission of Department Chair. Study of a significant problem or area in operations management or business statistics, conducted under the supervision of the faculty advisor. Term Report required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 701 - Supply Chain Analytics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503 or equivalent. Introduction to widely used management science techniques. Topics include linear programming, transportation problems, network flows, and decision analysis. Introduces computer packages for these techniques. A variety of case studies involving operations research and production management are analyzed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 711 - Applied Business Forecasting (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 503 or equivalent. Intended for students with no previous course work in forecasting. Includes predictions of sales and inventory; examination of criteria for selection of forecasting models, including stage-in-life-cycle of the product; study of smoothing and decomposition methods, leading indicators, multiple regression, and introduction to ARIMA modeling through the use of computer packages. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 721 - Service Operations Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511 or equivalent. Unique managerial problems associated with the design, control, planning, and evaluation of service systems. Tactical and strategic problems faced by service managers and how decisions are actually made in the real world. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 722 - Project Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 511. Discusses the complexities involved in project management, the use of networks in large-scale projects, and the development of networks. Presents network computations for time, CPM/ PERT, time-cost tradeoff, project scheduling, and other networks such as GERT. Includes the use of computer software. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 723 - Supply Chain Management (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511; must be admitted to the College of Business as a degree-seeking graduate student to be eligible for this course. Discusses some fundamental and strategic issues in materials management and supply chain management. Presents decision rules and guidelines for various qualitative or quantitative materials management problems. Topics include purchasing, inventory systems with deterministic and probabilistic demand, multi item inventory systems, materials requirement planning, JIT, distribution inventory systems, coordinating supply chain design, supply chain management strategies, and customer value management. Cases from business and current issues are discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 724 - Global Operations Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 511 or equivalent. Introduction to operations management for companies operating in the international setting. Topics include global operations strategy, supply chain management across multiple national boundaries, global operations projects, and performance issues. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 725 - Global Opertn Mgmt Field Study (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Students participate in a hands-on field study in operations of international firms (manufacturing and service) located in foreign countries. Data is collected through interviews with managers and executives of these firms, government officials of the host countries, and published materials, both printed and on the Internet. A term paper is required after returning to Cleveland. The instructor arranges the visit to companies and countries. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 733 - Multivariate Statistical Mthds (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 503 or equivalent. Presents applications of multivariate statistical methods, such as multiple regression, analysis of covariance, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and factor analysis. Computer packages for the methods also are introduced and used extensively. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 801 - Theory of Optimization (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisites: OMS/OSM 601/701 or equivalent and completion of Advanced Analytical and Operational Core. Development of advanced optimization models for linear and non-linear systems. Topics include unconstrained optimization, dynamic programming, integer programming, and heuristic algorithms. Required for OSM majors in the DBA program. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 802 - Current Topics Professional Seminar (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Minimum of one 600-level OMS/OSM course. A seminar course in which recent publications play a major role. The topic chosen in any term depends on the interests of the students and the instructor. The topic relates to the application of quantitative methods to any one of the following or related areas: control, logistics, project management, distribution systems, process selection and facility design, multiple criteria decision making, maintenance management, or reliability. Required for OSM majors in the DBA program. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 804 - Supply Chain Models (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Analysis of various decision areas in an integrated production planning and inventory system. Topics include advanced methodologies related to forecasting, inventory control, material requirements planning, operations scheduling, project scheduling, line balancing, and production control. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 805 - Quality Control (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511 and OMS/OSM 545 or equivalents. A study of advanced statistical techniques relevant to the total quality control aspect in industrial organizations. Emphasis on methodology, such as control charts, inspection systems, acceptance sampling plans, and recent areas of quality control development. Journal articles are used to cover areas of new methodology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 806 - Strategic Supply Chain Mgmt (3 credits) Provides the tools for research in strategic supply network management in particular and supply chain management (SCM) in general. Grounded on a paradigm of strategic management theory emphasizing the development of Collaborative advantage, strategic supply network management underscores the premise that a supply chain is composed of a network of interdependent relationships developed and fostered through strategic collaboration with the goal of deriving mutual benefits. Students develop a familiarity with the literature base and research paradigm(s) in supply chain management. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 810 - Scheduling (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511 or permission of the chair. This course is designed for doctoral students to gain an in-depth understanding of historical and current approaches to scheduling, both exact and heuristic; to develop expertise in application of scheduling approaches and proving basic results and to gain knowledge about our current scheduling research and to develop skills in analyzing scholarly research papers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 814 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): OMS/OSM 511 . Provides the tools for research in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) and Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT). Topics include recent developments and international comparisons of FMS, long-range strategic and economic decisions, intermediate-range FMS planning problems, short-range operation scheduling, real-time control and planning, and implementation of advanced manufacturing technology. Papers selected from major academic journals are extensively discussed to identify future research opportunities. Each student is expected to write a literature review paper under the instructor’s guidance. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 819 - Operations Strategy (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 511 or permission of instructor. Focuses on the emerging literature and research in operations strategy. Includes the conceptual basis of operations strategy by reviewing the works of authors such as W. Skinner, Hayes, Wheelwright, T. Hill, and C.A. Voss. A focus on current research appearing in journals and conference proceedings. Students develop a familiarity with the literature base and research paradigms in operations strategy. In addition, students develop a broader understanding of the research issues in POM in general and establish a POM research agenda. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 822 - Project Management (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Must be degree-seeking graduate student, OMS/OSM 511 and OMS/OSM 622/722 or permission of instructor to be eligible for this course. In-depth analysis of scheduling problems in project management. Survey of the three fundamental scheduling classes: Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problems (RCPSP), Time/Cost Tradeoff Project Scheduling Problems (TCTP), and Payment Scheduling Problems (PSP). Investigation of newly introduced problems integrating two or more of the problem classes mentioned above. Survey of the three classes of problems and an introduction to the mathematical formulation of each with the help of several fundamental papers published in the early 1970s. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 891 - Doct Rsrch in Prod/Opertn Mgmt (12 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: Completion of two 800-level production/operations management electives. Up to 12 credits may be considered toward dissertation credit requirements. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 895 - Dissertation Research Seminar (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Research in production/operations management involving faculty, outside speakers, and dissertation-stage doctoral students. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 896 - Curr Prob in Prod/Opertn Mgmt (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisites: OMS/OSM 801 and OMS/OSM 802. Investigation of selected problems in production/operations management. May be repeated with change in topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 899 - Dissertation (12 credits) Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate students, Nondegree graduates ineligible to enroll in 600/700/800 level graduate courses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of comprehensive examinations. Click here for the schedule of courses
Philosophy
	PHL 505 - Prominent Philosophers (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): check for undergrad in grad course; no cer or pb. Concentrated study of the writings of outstanding philosophers (normally no more than one to two philosophers are studied in any one offering). Normally offered every semester. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 510 - Studies in the History of PHL (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Grad course eligibility for undergraduates: credits earned greater than or equal to 144 and gpa 2.75 OR level is graduate. Study of a particular philosophical movement, its assumptions, methods, and implications, or the study of one historical figure. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 514 - Predicate Logic (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): PHL 131 or equivalent course in sentential logic. Course covers standard topics in predicate logic, including symbolization and proofs with monadic and relational predicates, demonstrating invalidity in predicate logic, and the logic of identity. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 515 - Symbolic Logic (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): PHL 131 or equivalent, or permission of instructor A thorough study of predicate logic with identity and an introduction to the study of logical theory. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

MUS 611 - Research Techniques in Mus Edu

MUS 615 - Teaching College Music

MUS 620 - Composition

MUS 632 - Solo Recital

MUS 633 - Ensemble Recital

MUS 635 - Composition Recital

MUS 679 - Research Projects in Mus Edu

MUS 689 - Composition Thesis

MUS 696 - Independent Study

MUS 698 - Master’s Project

MUS 699 - Thesis

NUR 501 - Intro to Populatn Health NUR

NUR 502 - Theory Development in Nursing

NUR 503 - Evidence-Based Nurs Prac

NUR 504 - Frameworks for Population Care

NUR 505 - Demography & Epidemiology

NUR 510 - Ethics for Adv Pract Nursing

NUR 511 - Intro to Forensic Nursing

NUR 512 - Population Health Assessment

NUR 520 - Curric Devel in Nursing

NUR 530 - Hlth Assmnt of Sch Aged Child

NUR 532 - Hlth Assmnt Sch Aged Child-Lab

NUR 550 - Legal Issues in School Nursing

NUR 593 - Special Topics in Nursing

NUR 598 - Independent Study

NUR 601 - Nursing Research

NUR 602 - Health Care Policy

NUR 603 - Health Care Financing Nur Prac

NUR 604 - Population Assessment

NUR 605 - Population Interventions

NUR 606 - Capstone Pract Pop Hlth Care

NUR 607 - Professional Role Developmt II

NUR 614 - Nursing of Populations I

NUR 615 - Nursing of Populations II

NUR 616 - Practicum in Pop Health Care

NUR 617 - The Legal System

NUR 626 - Capstone Prac Nurs Ed

NUR 627 - Current Issues/Trends Nur Ed

NUR 698 - Independent Study

NUR 699 - Thesis

NUR 710 - Theoretic Found Pract Nurs Ed

NUR 730 - Teaching in Schools of Nursing

NUR 740 - Research in Nursing Education

NUR 760 - Adv Nursing Curriculum Design

NUR 780 - Professional Role Nurs Educ

OSM 500 - Mathematical Models for Bus

OSM 503 - Statistical Methods Bus Dec

OSM 511 - Operations Management

OSM 513 - Production Planning & Control

OSM 515 - Case Studies in Operation Mgmt

OSM 517 - Lean Six Sigma

OSM 519 - Operations Strategy

OSM 524 - Transportation Management

OSM 525 - International Operations Mgmt

OSM 527 - Strategic Sourcng/Purchas Mgmt

OSM 531 - Design of Survey Samples SAS

OSM 534 - Multivariable Analytics SAS

OSM 538 - Intl Field Exp Sup Chain Mgmt

OSM 545 - Quality Management

OSM 548 - Queuing and Simulation

OSM 601 - Supply Chain Analytics

OSM 611 - Applied Business Forecasting

OSM 621 - Service Operations Management

OSM 622 - Project Management

OSM 623 - Supply Chain Management

OSM 624 - Global Operations Management

OSM 625 - Global Opertn Mgmt Field Study

OSM 633 - Multivariate Statistical Mthds

OSM 640 - ISO 9000 & Quality Audit

OSM 645 - Stat Quality Control/Improvmnt

OSM 646 - Funmntls Six Sigma Managers

OSM 652 - Sustainable Supply Chain Mgmt

OSM 690 - Professional Internship

OSM 696 - Current Problems

OSM 698 - Independent Study

OSM 701 - Supply Chain Analytics

OSM 711 - Applied Business Forecasting

OSM 721 - Service Operations Management

OSM 722 - Project Management