graduate program: Nursing
Nursing: Forensic Nursing Course Sequence
Forensic Nursing - Master of Science Degree
The curriculum consists of a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. The core courses include theoretical and practical knowledge, which serve as the foundation for advanced nursing education in a variety of roles. Core courses focus on three major themes which are consistent with the philosophy for the graduate program: critical systematic inquiry, professional and personal development, and management of information and resources in a rapidly changing health care environment.
The courses in the forensic concentration emphasize principles and skills that enhance the management of criminal and civil investigations and legal matters.
| Nursing Core | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 501 | Theoretical Bases for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 502 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 503 | Epidemiologic Methods in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 505 | Health Care Informatics | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Graduate Support | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 500 | Health Care Ethics for Nursing Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 690 | Health Care Policy for Nursing Leaders | 2 |
| NURS 754 | Leadership & Management Concepts | 3 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Synthesis and Application | ||
| Sem. Hrs. |
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| NURS 703 | Graduate Nursing Practicum I | 2 |
| NURS 705 | Graduate Nursing Practicum II | 2 |
| (Practicum courses are 2 credits/6 contact hours) | ||
| NURS 797 | Scholarly Project | 2 |
| Total | 6 | |
Total semester hours: 36