Will course be repeatable for credit: x Yes \quad No

(d). Grading systems permitted: x A-F P/F Credit/No Credit Exceptions: _____

Course Level: ___ Elementary

___ Intermediate

___ Intermediate/Advanced

N Advanced

CROSSLISTING DEPARTMENTS (attach supporting letters):

SCHEDULING PLAN: X Each semester

___ Annually

___ Biennially

— Occasionally

STARTING WITH:

X Fall, ___ Spring, ___ Summer:

2017 Academic Year

IS THIS A "SPECIAL TOPICS" COURSE? ___ Yes ___ No

EXPLANATION OF NEED FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE: This course is a didactic course supporting the educational program for students in the DNP Program. It prepares the student for the DNP capstone project.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LIKE COURSES IN THE DISCIPLINE/UNIVERSITY: It is a course which provides the foundation for the upcoming courses leading to the DNP capstone project.

COURSE WHICH MAY BE DROPPED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROPOSAL: N/A

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF (if non-faculty, attach Vita): (if non-faculty, attach Vita): Dr. Janet McMillan, Dr. Shiphrah Williams-Evans

COURSE SYLLABUS AND TEXT REFERENCE: see attached