as they relate to the development and implementation of health policy will be investigated. Key concepts that influence policymaking such as politics, advocacy, ethics, federalism, pluralism, polarization, civil rights, and civil liberties will be discussed. Prerequisite: NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
NUR 905 Clinical Residency II (180 Clinical Hours). In this capstone course, the DNP student completes implementation of the evidenced-based scholarly project specific to a population of interest within a clinical setting and evaluates its impact on health care outcomes. Students will disseminate their findings through an oral presentation and a manuscript suitable for a peer-reviewed publication. Students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the didactic and integrative courses in order to address the ethical, legal, financial, and organizational aspects of the scholarly project. The DNP student will discuss his/her topic of interest, the development of the project and how it addressed the needs of a selected population; and evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the project. Prerequisite: NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901; NUR 902; NUR 903. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
NUR 906 DNP Focused Course. The purpose of this course is to assist students in the final stage of their research project. Prerequisite: NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901; NUR 902; NUR 903. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
NUR 907 DNP Project. During this course, student's emphasis will be placed on data collection, database creation, data entry, analysis, and interpretation of results. They will complete the research project and then defend the project. Faculty will offer suggestions and support. The students will learn to disseminate findings from their research through presentations and publications. NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901; NUR 902; NUR 903. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
PSY 501 Theory and Practice of Counseling. An introduction of, and initial preparation for, the profession of counseling. Behavioral and professional expectations of counselors will be emphasized. The course will offer an overview of theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy with emphasis on comprehensive analysis of each theory. Skills in intake assessment, treatment planning, brief and long-term models, crisis intervention, and prevention strategies will be developed. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS
PSY 502 Evidence-Based Counseling Techniques. A study of counseling techniques that have been supported by systematic empirical research. Emphasis will be placed on applying specific empirically supported interventions to specific problems. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.