About this Catalog Addendum
The updates listed in this document apply to the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs, Volume 3, Issue 1. This publication compiles new and updated information.
The entries below describe where the new information should be inserted. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or program chair in the event they have any questions regarding changes in program requirements.
See auprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.
Revisions to the Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs Listed by Section
The entries described below are listed by section of the 2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 2. Only those sections that reflect updated information are listed.
Section One, Introduction
Update
The following should be inserted on the above referenced page under “Argosy University Online Programs,” the second topic under “Accreditation and State Licensing ”:
Argosy University will register with the Maryland Higher Education Commission as an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education offering online education. The University is in the process of completing the registration application and will submit the application by October 1, 2012. Argosy University’s registration is dependent on the approval or denial of the Secretary of Higher Education.
Section Four, Student Rights and Responsibilities
Update
“Maryland Student Right to Appeal” should be inserted as the fifth item under “Unresolved Disputes ”:
Maryland Student Right to Appeal
If a complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution’s complaint procedures, the student may file a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General of the Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 N. Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 http://www.mhec.state.md.us. Argosy University is subject to investigation of complaints by the Office of the Attorney General of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Section Six, Financial Policies and Assistance
Update
“Maryland State Refund Policy” should be inserted on the above referenced page as the third item under “State Refund Policies ”:
Maryland State Refund Policy
Argosy University Online Programs
The Maryland State Refund Policy applies to students who are residents of Maryland. A Maryland student that withdraws or is terminated after completing only a portion of a course, program, or term within the applicable billing period is as follows:
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If Student Withdraws from the Institution |
Refund
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Less than 10% of the course is completed |
90% |
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10% up to but not including 20% of the course is completed |
80% |
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20% up to but not including 30% of the course is completed |
60% |
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30% up to but not including 40% of the course is completed |
40% |
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40% up to but not including 60% of the course is completed |
20% |
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More than 60% of the course is completed |
0% |
Refunds are made within 60 days from the date of withdrawal or termination.
Section Nine, General Education Curriculum
Updates
The following updates apply to the College of Health Sciences chart that appears on under Section Nine, General Education Curriculum .
A (*) and (†) should be added to the Bachelor of Science table heading.
The following should be inserted as the first two items under “Notes”:
*Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Administration degree program should refer to the College of Undergraduate Studies chart and related notes for general education course requirements that apply to that program.
†Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Program are required to complete 42 credit hours of general education courses distributed as follows: communication requirements, 6 credit hours; humanities requirements, 6 credit hours; mathematics requirements, 6 credit hours; social sciences requirements, 6 credit hours; natural science requirements, 6 credit hours; and elective courses, 12 credit hours. Students should refer to the program description for additional information.
Section Ten, College of Health Sciences
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree Program .
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph on the preceding page that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED,* or proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Updates
The following updates apply to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Histotechnology Degree Program .
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area should be removed from the list of campuses that offer the AAS in Histotechnology degree program. See below for updated list of offering campuses:
Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver;* Argosy University, Twin Cities
Note
*Campus will begin offering program Spring Semester 2013 (January 10, 2013).
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED* or proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Degree Program .
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph on the preceding page that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED* or proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Degree Program .
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph on the preceding page that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED*
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Degree Program .
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED*
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program .
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED* or proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Updates
The following updates apply to the Associate of Science (AS) in Medical Laboratory Technology Degree Program .
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area should be removed from the list of campuses that offer the AS in Medical Laboratory Technology degree program. See below for updated list of offering campuses:
Associate Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver;* Argosy University, Twin Cities
Note
*Campus will begin offering program Spring Semester 2013 (January 10, 2013).
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph on preceding page that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED* or proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy Degree Program .
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED* or proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Updates
The following updates apply to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Technology Degree Program .
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area should be removed from the list of campuses that offer the BS in Medical Technology degree program. See below for updated list of offering campuses:
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver;* Argosy University, Twin Cities
Note
*Campus will begin offering program Spring Semester 2013 (January 10, 2013).
A (*) and related note should be added to the fifth item in the bullet list under the paragraph on preceding page that concludes, “An admissions representative will help interested students to complete the following documentation.” See below for the item and corresponding note:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED* and proof of earned college degree
Note
*Applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009 can submit an official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form as proof of high school graduation or earned GED.
Section Eleven, College of Undergraduate Studies
Updates
The following updates apply to the Associate of Arts (AA) in Psychology Degree Program .
Argosy University, Washington DC should be added to the list of campuses that offer the AA in Psychology degree program. See below for the updated list of offering campuses:
Associate of Arts in Psychology Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai‘i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Nashville; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Seattle; Argosy University, Tampa; Argosy University, Twin Cities; Argosy University, Washington DC
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements”:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Updates
The following updates apply to the Associate of Science (AS) in Business Administration Degree Program .
Argosy University, Washington DC should be added to the list of campuses that offer the AS in Business Administration degree program. See below for updated list of offering campuses:
Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai‘i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Nashville; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Seattle; Argosy University, Tampa; Argosy University, Twin Cities; Argosy University, Washington DC
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements” that begins on the preceding page:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Updates
The following updates apply to the Associate of Science (AS) in Criminal Justice Degree Program .
Argosy University, Washington DC should be added to the list of campuses that offer the AS in Criminal Justice degree program. See below for updated list of offering campuses:
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Degree Program
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai‘i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Nashville; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Seattle; Argosy University, Tampa; Argosy University, Twin Cities; Argosy University, Washington DC
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements”:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree Program .
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements”:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Degree Program .
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements”:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Update
The following update applies to the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree Program .
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements”:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Update and Correction
The following update and correction apply to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Degree Program .
Update
The following should be added as the fifth item under the first bullet point under “Admission Requirements”:
o Official DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form*
In addition, the following note should be added:
Note
*Applies to only those applicants who graduated from high school or earned their GED prior to August 2009.
Correction
The topic “Program Outcomes” has been deleted from the above referenced page because it duplicates “Program Learning Outcomes .”
Section Twelve, Undergraduate Course Listings
New Undergraduate Courses
The following new course descriptions should be inserted as listed below.
Addition
A new course category Healthcare Administration (HCA) has been established. Sixteen (16) new course descriptions should be inserted in the order listed below:
Healthcare Administration (HCA)
HCA301 Healthcare Systems
3 credit hour(s)
This course identifies, examines, and evaluates the major components and organizational interrelationships of the United States healthcare delivery system across the continuum of care. Students assess the relationships between healthcare costs, quality, and access to care in various settings.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA302 Health Insurance and Managed Care
3 credit hour(s)
This course reviews fundamental concepts of insurance and risk management, along with the demographic and economic forces that have driven the growth of managed health care. Students comprehend the various types of indemnity insurance, managed care plans, and governmental insurance systems (Medicare, Medicaid, VA/Military).
Prerequisite(s): HCA301
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA303 Healthcare Law and Ethics
3 credit hour(s)
This course critically analyzes controversial healthcare issues from the different viewpoints of stakeholders involved using various ethical paradigms and principles. Students define healthcare laws and their applications. The types of laws are delineated and evaluated with regard to focusing on their applications and potential problems created to delivery cost effective, quality healthcare. Students evaluate the intersection of healthcare laws and ethics to determine congruence or lack thereof in patient care.
Prerequisite(s): HCA302
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA305 Medical Office Procedures
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides an overview of clerical and administrative responsibilities in various healthcare settings in the U.S. Students gain practical knowledge of medical record keeping, scheduling, coding, billing, legal/regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations.
Prerequisite(s): HCA303
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA306 Healthcare Operations Management
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on the key operations management components of healthcare. Students examine management issues in healthcare required to administer various types of healthcare practices in the U.S. Topics include management theory and models, motivational theory, goal setting, organizational theory, and problem solving/conflict resolution techniques related to administration in a health care delivery system.
Prerequisite(s):HCA305
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA320 Healthcare Information Systems/Technology
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides an overview of the use of information systems and technology in healthcare delivery systems. Students examine the principles of analysis, design, evaluation, selection, acquisition, and utilization of information systems in healthcare organization settings with regard to the costs, quality, and access to healthcare. Students also assess the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards on the organization’s compliance of safeguarding health information.
Prerequisite(s): HCA303
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA400 Healthcare Economics and Finance
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on a comparative analysis of tools and metrics used for economic and financial applications in healthcare. Students examine specific topics, such as supply and demand, capital requirements, labor costs, benchmark equity, and operational efficiency and their influence on financial solvency and market competitiveness.
Prerequisite(s): HCA302 or MGT340
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA407 Healthcare Leadership Principles
3 credit hour(s)
In this course, contemporary leadership theories and applications are examined within contexts in various healthcare organizations. Healthcare leadership programs are explored, analyzed, and applied to individual career goals. Discussions include employee motivation and retention, organizational commitment, and organizational culture/climate.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least four of the following core courses within the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Administration degree program: HCA301, HCA302, HCA303, HCA305, HCA306, and HCA320
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA408 Long Term Care Administration
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on healthcare settings and characteristics of the elderly and disabled. Students examine the types of services and administrative duties related to such settings. Current challenges in long-term care administration and management and trends for the future of these healthcare organizations are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): HCA306
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA410 Hospital Administration
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on healthcare settings and characteristics of patients served. Students examine the types of services and administrative duties related to such settings. Current challenges in hospital administration and management and trends for the future of these healthcare organizations are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): HCA306
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA412 Private Practice Administration
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on healthcare settings and characteristics of the patients served. Students examine the types of services and administrative duties related to such settings. Current challenges in private practice administration and management and trends for the future of these healthcare organizations are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): HCA306
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA414 Risk Management in Healthcare
3 credit hour(s)
This course offers an overview of risk management history, risk management goals and strategies, including the concepts and components of developing a risk management program. The role and functions of risk managers are addressed. The impact of modern risk management to an organization is critically analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): HCA306
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA416 Issues and Trends in Healthcare
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides a review of current and future trends and issues in healthcare. Students examine challenges arising from an uncertain economy, new payment approaches, professional shortages, building a sustainable work force, and developing greener and safer hospitals. Other topics covered include developing services with a patient-centered focus, individualized care, importance of hospital and physician integration, and genomic medicine.
Prerequisite(s): HCA306
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA418 Healthcare Administration and Public Health
3 credit hour(s)
This course introduces students to the field of public health, where they explore the role of healthcare administrators and possible career options in public health. Students analyze contemporary public health issues, such as threats to the nation’s food supply, health promoting behaviors in the prevention of disease, the burden and distribution of infectious diseases on a global population, public health’s role in disaster preparedness and management, and bioterrorism. The relationship between public and private healthcare services is addressed. Students assess the role of law and government in public health and challenging public health policy issues that affect healthcare administrators.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least four of the following core courses within the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Administration degree program: HCA301, HCA302, HCA303, HCA305, HCA306, and HCA320
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA420 Research Applications in Healthcare
3 credit hour(s)
The course provides an introduction to the similarities and differences among major research methods (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed). Students identify and deduce the basic rationale and function of common statistical analyses (e.g., correlations, chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA, regression) and qualitative research coding (open, axial, selective). Practical applications and limitations of research findings and conclusions are presented within considerations for validity and reliability.
Prerequisite(s): completion of at least four of the following core courses within the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree program: HCA301, HCA302, HCA303, HCA305, HCA306, and HCA320
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
HCA440 Healthcare Administration Capstone: A Summative Review
3 credit hour(s)
This course integrates the major topics associated with effective administration and management of healthcare organizations covered in the program. Students demonstrate their knowledge of healthcare administration and management through the preparation and presentation of a comprehensive capstone project and presentation based on a specific area of interest.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum of 108 credits
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
Addition
A new course category Nursing (NUR) has been established. Fourteen (14) new course descriptions should be inserted in the order listed below:
Nursing (NUR)
NUR301 Professional Nursing Practice
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides an introduction to the theories, concepts, and knowledge necessary in professional nursing practice. Emphases are on professional role development; the value of life-long learning; and the trends, issues, values, and standards for professional nursing practice. Students utilize critical thinking and communication skills as they explore issues related to the evolution and philosophy of nursing, theoretical foundations of practice, legal and ethical issues, health care delivery systems, finance and health care policy.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR302 Transcultural Nursing in a Diverse Society
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on the provision of nursing care within a multicultural society. Students examine theories related to providing nursing care within diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic populations. Specific cultural practices, beliefs and issues affecting the health of persons and communities are explored. Students evaluate personal biases and views in relation to providing culturally sensitive nursing care. Future directions of transcultural nursing are discussed within a global perspective.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR303 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3 credit hour(s)
Students analyze ethical and legal issues within professional nursing practice. Students apply ethical standards of the nursing profession to resolve ethical dilemmas. Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements are reviewed and discussed.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR304 Information Technology in Healthcare
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides an overview of the use of information systems and technology in healthcare organizations and nursing practice. Students use data systems and information technology in planning, decision making, quality assurance, evaluation of patient care, and performance improvements. Issues related to ensuring patient privacy, security of information, and compliance with appropriate governmental regulations as they relate to information technology are explored.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR305 Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice
3 credit hour(s)
This course examines data collection methods and statistical analysis in nursing research. Emphasis is placed on patient outcomes specific to nursing care. Students formulate questions, review data, interpret statistical findings, and explore the limitations of statistics as applied to patient care. Students examine specific statistical methods used to explain relationships and to make predictions about care practices.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR306 Nursing Research in Evidence-Based Practice
3 credit hour(s)
The course provides an introduction to the similarities and differences among major research methods (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed). Practical applications and limitations of research findings and conclusions are presented within considerations for validity and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the review, analysis, evaluation, and application of current nursing research.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR401 Health Promotion and Illness Management
3 credit hour(s)
In this course, the students focus on the experience of acute and chronic illness. Students apply concepts of health maintenance and restoration to individuals, families, and aggregates. Students learn strategies to improve the quality of life and minimize complications. Health promotion strategies are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR402 Comprehensive Health Assessment
3 credit hour(s)
Students perform culturally sensitive and comprehensive health assessments of individuals, families, communities and populations. Students develop a thorough understanding of client and community health status in order to determine appropriate and effective health care strategies that include health promotion and illness prevention..
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR403 Epidemiology
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides an overview of the principles and concepts in the science of epidemiology as related to professional nursing. Students learn the causal contributions, distribution, patterns and determinants in disease, disabilities and death in global populations. Students utilize the characteristics and dynamics of individual and community conditions to predict and analyze risk management and best practice solutions.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR404 Caring for an Aging Population
3 credit hour(s)
Students focus on the care of the older adult and explore concepts and issues related to end of life care. The course examines the concerns of the older adult in community, long-term, and acute care. Physiology of normal aging and common age-related conditions will be discussed. Students learn strategies to provide optimum end of life care to the individual and the family. Symptom management, legal and ethical considerations, grief and loss will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR405 Caring for the Health of Communities
3 credit hour(s)
This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community and in public health. The course utilizes information related to environmental and epidemiological issues and focuses on health promotion and community-oriented nursing. Students apply principles of professional nursing practice to culturally diverse communities.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR406 Trends and Issues in Professional Nursing
3 credit hour(s)
This course explores the major issues and trends facing the nursing profession. Historical, philosophical, and social development of professional nursing is explored in depth, and strategies for nursing to increase its value to society and improve its public image are discussed. Internal and external forces that influence change in contemporary health care and professional nursing practice are examined.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR407 Nursing Leadership and Health Care Management
3 credit hour(s)
Professional nurses prepare for a leadership role in health care. Students explore leadership, management, and organizational theories and implement appropriate strategies to improve patient outcomes. Students examine principles of the change process and strategies for building productive relationships to improve organizational effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
NUR408 Capstone
3 credit hour(s)
This course provides students the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from the nursing program in a comprehensive manner. Students evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the influences of the BSN program on future career choices. Students complete a culminating project exploring nursing leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, comprehensive care and ethical practice, information technology and research evidence, professional advocacy, and organizational change, and policies related to health care issues.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none
College of Health Sciences Curriculum Updates
The degree programs described below should be added to Section Ten, College of Health Sciences . The campuses listed below will begin offering the curriculum effective Summer Semester 2013 (Session A-May 6, 2013).
Bachelor of Science
Appendices
Note: The updates below reflect changes that are in effect upon publication of this catalog addendum.
Appendix I, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and Administration
Updates
The updates described below apply to “University Administration, Academic Officers,” “University Administration, Administrative Officers,” and “Campus Administration” under Appendix I, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and Administration :
Academic Officers
Ruki Jayaraman, PhD has been named Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
Leanne Wruck, PhD will continue to serve as the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Administrative Officers
Eric Evenson, PsyD, Executive Vice President has been replaced with John Kline, Executive Vice Chancellor of Operations.
Campus Administration
Scot Mall, MBA has been named Campus Director of Argosy University, Schaumburg.
Daniel Richins, MBA has been named Campus President of Argosy University, Tampa.
Appendix IV, Schedule of Tuition and Fees
Updates
The updates described below apply to the tuition charts for undergraduate programs offered by the College of Health Science under Appendix IV, Schedule of Tuition and Fees .
A second tuition chart under “College of Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (AAS),* Associate of Science (AS),** and Bachelor of Science (BS)*** Programs should be inserted as follows:
Argosy University, Dallas
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| Course Level—Standard Curriculum |
Tuition per Credit Hour |
| <100, 100, 200, 300, 400 |
$450 |
A new heading and related tuition chart should be inserted as follows:
College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (BS) * Programs
Students are charged per credit hour as described below.
All Argosy University Ground Campuses
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| Course Level—Standard Curriculum |
Tuition per Credit Hour |
| <100, 100, 200, 300, 400 |
$410 |
Notes
*Applies to the BS in Healthcare Administration degree program and BS in Nursing degree completion program.
Update
The update described below applies to the Argosy University, Twin Cities chart under “Campus-Specific Fees” under Appendix IV, Schedule of Tuition and Fees .
The Clinic Fee—Dental Hygiene Program (per semester) has changed. The fee is now $850.
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