COR 510 Moral Leadership (3 Credits)
Moral Leadership introduces students to a philosophy of education that provides the skills necessary to assume a prominent place in shaping the vision, mission, and activities to their employers and professions. This course is designed to help students study the importance of systematic reform of political, economic, and social systems in remedying the problems that plague urban school systems, social services, and society in general. The course helps students to understand the importance of openness to new analyses and strategies for change in addressing social problems.

COR 600 Organizational and Professional Ethics (3 Credits)
This course explores specific questions relative to the behavior of systems, organizations, and their members. The idea of a profession and its claim to special ethical expertise are examined. Methods to accomplish responsible social action, promote social justice, and value the human dignity of each individual will be emphasized. This course is to be taken within the final twelve credits of the program.

MED 505 Introduction to Special Needs Students (3 Credits)
This course, designed for prospective special education classroom teachers, reviews all areas of student exceptionalities and how special education services are acquired, developed and provided. Students will learn how the latest research findings and educational practices can assist individuals with exceptionalities to be successful in home, school, and community settings.

MED 518 Quantitative Research Methods (3 Credits)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the use of mathematical and statistical methodology used in educational research. Topics will include descriptive statistics, introduction to inferential statistics, t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, multiple comparison procedures, research design and the use of SPSS software.

MED 520 Educators as Researchers (3 Credits)
This course is designed to assist students in becoming reflective practitioners - to understand the scope and range of educational research, to develop their own abilities for researching information and using information and using various research methodologies, to acquire knowledge about issues and trends in education, and to view and think critically regarding their own pedagogies. Students will complete a proposal for their original research and obtain IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval if required. Research will be conducted and presented in MED 680, the Research Seminar.

MED 610 School Law and Social Advocacy (3 Credits)
This course examines the federal and state legislation and court rulings that govern urban education. A review of legal concepts and procedures provides essential knowledge about the rights and responsibilities of educators and the students they serve. The study of legislation and significant court rulings that have promoted equity, educational opportunity, and social justice will summarize the contributions of advocates who have worked to transform urban education.

MED 680 Research Seminar (3 Credits)
This course is a supervised experience culminating in the completion of a research project that was designed in MED 520, Educators as Researchers. The research project is the culminating and integrating effort for master’s students. It involves the original investigation of a problem of limited scope and contributes to the body of knowledge in the field of education. Through the research process, students become and feel more expert in a focused field of inquiry. Students produce a written product that documents a synthesis of the appropriate literature in the field, the methodology used, their research findings, and an analysis and discussion of those findings.

NUR 510 Professional Nursing V: School Nursing (5 Credits)
This course prepares the RN to complete the requirements for school nurse certification by the PA Department of Education. Knowledge, strategies and skills to deliver health prevention, promotion and protection to diverse school-aged populations are included. Students will participate in the diverse roles of the school nurse and explore resources needed to provide developmentally and culturally competent care to school-age children and their families.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania, evidence of CPR certification, documentation of a current criminal record background and child abuse history clearance (a positive report may result in non-progression in the program; State and Federal guidelines are followed), evidence of professional liability insurance, self-report health record including required immunizations and signed HIPAA compliance form.

NUR 520 Health Assessment: School Population (3 Credits) - This course is designed to prepare the professional registered nurse to learn physical assessment skills and apply those skills with clients within the school population. Students have the opportunity to learn and practice taking health histories and completing physical assessments in the school setting. Critical thinking skills will be integrated into the course to help the students to learn to work autonomously to assess the physical needs of students and staff members. Transcultural nursing issues will be discussed throughout the course to prepare students to assess clients from diverse populations.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania, evidence of CPR certification, documentation of a current criminal record background and child abuse history clearance (a positive report may result in non-progression in the program; State and Federal guidelines are followed), evidence of professional liability insurance, self-report health record including required immunizations and signed HIPAA compliance form.

NUR 610 Coordinated School Health Program Design (3 Credits)
This course is designed to prepare the education professional to implement a Coordinated School Health Program in his/her school district. Students will critically examine the interactive components of a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) from a variety of perspectives and prepare a CSHP educational and promotional tool suitable for use in a Targeted Awareness Campaign. Using a local school district as a working model, students will individually complete a comprehensive school health survey and collaborate with others in the district to set goals and develop a shared vision regarding a CSHP. Although this course is a requirement for those students pursuing a M.Ed. with School Health Emphasis, enrollment is open to any post-baccalaureate student.

NUR 620 At Risk School Environments: Emergency Planning and Response (3 Credits)
This course will equip the student with knowledge and skills to respond appropriately in a variety of emergent situations, including creating action plans which should be followed to protect life and preserve property from the effects of unexpected events within the school-community. Legal and ethical considerations and the role of the family/community will be integrated throughout the content. Advances in technology, the increase in school violence, and the threat of terrorism have created the recognition of the need for schools to be prepared for a variety of threatening situations. Although this course is a requirement for those students pursuing a M.Ed. with School Health Emphasis, enrollment is open to any post-baccalaureate student.

Additional Information
Students who have additional questions, or would like more information on the Concurrent RN to BSN program should contact Noreen Kern, BSN - the Nursing Outreach Coordinator at (610) 796-5611. Additional information about the post BSN and Master’s program can be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Graduate Admissions and Student Services at (610) 796-8296.

Updated: August 11, 2006

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