NUR 520 - Curriculum Development in Nursing

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisite: Permission of graduate program. This course applies nursing and educational theories, concepts, and models to facilitate advanced critical thinking regarding curriculum as to design, development, implementation, and evaluation in nursing education programs. The congruence of the curriculum relative to syllabus and module development is examined. 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, and community service.

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