Studies traditional and emerging models of curriculum development in nursing education. Students design nursing curricula for post-secondary, vocational or continuing education programs, matching needs of students, settings and subject matter. Includes needs assessments, learning activities and materials selection, scheduling, faculty requirements and budgeting. Analyzes current theories of aging, and psychological, social, cultural, environmental and spiritual factors that influence development in the second half of life. Selected biological factors are also discussed.
Students choose related special topics to study in depth and present in class.
NUR 6953 Considers behavior and observable response to environmental and interpersonal stimuli, based on the assumption that behavior is needs-oriented. Investigates how unmet needs affect cooperation, compliance, learning, health and interpersonal relationships. This is subject to approval by the student's faculty advisor.