In the undergraduate curriculum, sophomore, junior and senior level courses guide the student in learning about the individual elements of the health care system, as well as the complexities of their interrelationships. Graduate nursing courses offered by the Department focus on qualitative and quantitative research, as well as leadership, concept and theory development, and transition to advanced practice. Advanced role preparation courses for graduate students pursing education or administration are also offered. Faculty Research Departmental faculty research interests are widely varied in their topics and methods, and are supported by internal and external funding sources. In addition, faculty regularly participate with students in collaborative research projects, directed or independent studies, and a variety of special service projects, often resulting in co-authored regional and national presentations and publications.
Faculty also assist graduate students in their scholarly projects or thesis completion.