REQUIRED COURSE: Yes

CRÉDITS: (a) Number: 3

Variable credit Explanation: N/A

Will course be repeatable for credit: YES

Grading systems permitted: A-F Exceptions:___

Course Level: ___ Elementary

___ Intermediate

___ Intermediate/Advanced

N Advanced

CROSSLISTING DEPARTMENTS (attach supporting letters): N/A

SCHEDULEING PLAN: X Each semester

___ Annually

___ Biennially

— Occasionally

STARTING WITH:

X Fall, ___ Spring, ___ Summer: ___ Academic Year

IS THIS A "SPECIAL TOPICS" COURSE? 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 allows students to examine factors affecting healthcare access, implementation, and policy.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LIKE COURSES IN THE DISCIPLINE/UNIVERSITY: This is a didactic course that requires application of the concepts learned in the didactic courses taken previously and in preparation for the DNP Capstone project.

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

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF (if non-faculty, attach Vita): Dr. Mary Lambert, Dr. Shiphrah Williams-Evans; Dr. Clara Pieh

COURSE SYLIABUS AND TEXT REFERENCE: See attached