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Graduate Course Descriptions 71 HLED 700/ Comprehensive Examination: Health Education Every candidate for a graduate degree must take a comprehensive exami- nation that requires the candidate to synthesize and apply knowledge acquired throughout the program. See page 17 for comprehensive exam- i nation requirements. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 597/ Special Topics in Health, Physical Education, and Safety 1–6 cr. An advanced course devoted to an in-depth study of current or specialized topics selected by the faculty and approved by the department. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 600/ Investigative Designs in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 3 cr. Prerequisite: EDFN 508 Study of research design, with opportunities for individual study. Areas include creativity and communication, understanding and using research, identifying professional needs and problems, orientation to laboratory procedures and application of inquiry, and investigation of future growth and development in the field. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 687/ Faculty-Student Research 3 cr. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 graduate credits This course provides the opportunity for a small group of students to work together with a faculty member on a collaborative project, or a series of related projects, that are part of a faculty member's ongoing research or scholarly program. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 697/ Independent Study in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 1–3 cr. Prerequisites: EDFN 508 and HPED 600 Independent exploration of a specific topic or problem in depth under the individual supervision of a faculty member. This could include a unique area of the discipline, exploration of recent research on this topic, extensive reading in an area of interest, participation in medical clinics, grants, projects, or extensive forums with regular conferences during the semester with the faculty adviser. Open only to advanced students matriculated in graduate programs. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 698/ Departmental Project in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 3 cr. Prerequisites: EDFN 508 and HPED 600 A critical independent investigation of an aspect of health, physical education, or safety of interest to the student is explored and developed under the guidance of faculty. Students are expected to purchase all necessary materials or equipment (laboratory time) required for the completion of the course. Open only to students matriculated in the health and physical education program or with permission of the faculty supervisor. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPED 699/ Thesis in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety 6 cr. Prerequisites: EDFN 508 and HPED 600 Extensive research under the guidance of a thesis committee. Open only to students matriculated in the health and physical education program. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPEM 554/ Curriculum and Program Construction in HPE 3 cr. The selection and health adaptation of a comprehensive health and safety education program as well as the process of developing physical education curriculum for children of various ages. An inquiry-oriented experience wherein the participant engages in the process of building a curriculum for K–12 grades, and those in community health programs. Using research, New Jersey state standards, personal experiences, and interaction with others, the individual identifies desirable content for health, physical education and safety units emphasizing a conceptual approach to this discipline. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPEM 590/ Methods of Elementary and Secondary HPE 3 cr. Corequisite: HPEM 694 Methodologies specific to elementary and secondary health and physical education. Primary emphasis on successful lesson planning with regard to the NASPE and NJCCC, management techniques, and teaching methodologies for health and physical education. HPEM 653/ Problems and Issues in HPE 3 cr. The study of major trends and current problems/issues in wellness, health promotion, physical education or safety education both in the schools as well as within the community, including the aging popula tion, health in the technological age, school-community cooperation in physical/ health programs, investigation of infectious and degenerative diseases, and all other specific topics germane to society's well-being. Identifies and compares the resources and clinics, hospitals, employ ment programs, and other referral agencies serving the health and safety of children or adults. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPEM 694/ Internship I 3 cr. Corequisite: HPEM 590 Elementary and secondary field experiences, consisting of observation, co-teaching, and teaching health and physical education are required. Primary emphasis on successful lesson planning with regard to the NASPE and NCCC, lesson implementation, management techniques, student learning, and personal reflection. HPEM 695/ Internship II 6 cr. Corequisite: HPEM 698 Full semester of student teaching during the senior year with approved teachers in selected schools of the state. Direct supervision by teacher and college supervisors. Observation, participation, and responsible teaching. 2.75 grade point average is required. HPEM 698/ Seminar in HPE 2 cr. Prerequisites: 2.75 GPA; concurrent enrollment in HPEM 695 Program organization and administration in health and physical educa- tion. Legal foundations, personnel functions, budget and finance, facilities and equipment, public relations, and professional organizations discussed. HPEM 700/ Comprehensive Examination Prerequisites: completion of all MAT courses; GPA of 3.0 Examination to demonstrate mastery of content knowledge during MAT experience. Primary emphasis on HPE teaching methodologies, class- room management, student learning, curriculum development, and problems and issues in HPE. NURS 501/ Perspectives in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 cr. This course focuses on current and emerging issues affecting advanced nursing practice. Examination of internal and external factors impacting advanced nursing practice is included. A special emphasis is placed on the historical, political, legal, technological, ethical, and economic fac- tors that impact advanced nursing practice. NURS 503/ Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 cr. Prerequisite: NURS 504 This course examines concepts and principles related to pharmacology and the therapeutic use of drugs in patient groups across the lifespan. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are emphasized related to organ systems and disease processes. NURS 504/ Advanced Human Pathophysiology 3 cr. This is an advanced course that concentrates on the pathogenesis of common conditions affecting children and adults as a basis for clinical management. Emphasis is placed on dysfunction of histologic and sys- temic regulatory mechanisms which lead to illness. The influence of pathogens, environmental factors, genetics, and human behavior on cel- lular and organ physiology is described. The human biopsychosocial manifestations of pathophysiologic processes are presented to enable learners to synthesize ideas regarding holistic health care. NURS 506/ Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research 3 cr. This course provides the graduate nursing student with an introduction to the theoretical foundations that support advanced nursing practice. 218503_001-086_r5ri.indd 71 9/14/15 10:17 AM

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