Courses at the 400-level

Ethical and legal issues in health care are examined. Topics include ethical theories and bioethics, legal and regulatory systems, and patients' rights and responsibilities.
3 credit hours

• NURS 201
• or consent of instructor

Informatics in health care are examined. Topics include essential computer components and internet structure, electronic medical records, clinical decision support, and user/computer interfaces.
3 credit hours

• CIS 251
• or consent of instructor

Students practice intervention strategies, with emphasis on self-awareness and self-assessment. Observation and evaluation is conducted by the practicum supervisor. Students cannot receive credit for both NURS 471 and PSYC 471.
4 credit hours

• PSYC 451
• acceptance into the B.S. in chemical dependency/addiction studies program
• PSYC 452

Students gain field experience in an agency providing substance abuse services. Included are weekly seminar sessions, on-site visits, and field consultation. Students cannot receive credit for both NURS 474 and PSYC 472.
4 credit hours

• PSYC 453
• PSYC 471
• Approval of practicum and internship instructors