CHAPTER 8
General Education
Curriculum for B.S.N.
Basic Licensure
Track (B.S.N.)
Degree Completion
Track (R.N.-B.S.N.)
General
Requirements and Information for Both Tracks
Dental Hygiene
Practice and Administration (B.A.S.)
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
IN ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Business and Health Sciences Building, BHS-61
770-961-3484, http://healthsci.clayton.edu/
GENERAL INFORMATION
The School of Health Sciences offers
programs leading to the following degrees:
· Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) with a major in Health Care Management*
· Bachelor of
Applied Science (B.A.S.) with a major in Allied Health Administration**
· Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) with basic licensure and R.N.-B.S.N. tracks*
· Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) in Dental Hygiene leading to eligibility for licensure as a
dental hygienist
· Bachelor of
Science (B.A.S.) with a major in Dental Hygiene Practice and Administration**
· Associate of
Science in Core Curriculum to provide the first two years of certain health
programs offered at other universities.
Also available
are post-baccalaureate certificates in Nursing Informatics and Legal Nurse
Consulting.
The School of Health Sciences is
administratively responsible for the University's wellness programs and
physical education offerings.
Related health occupations programs
including Medical Office Administration and Paramedic Technology are offered by
the School of Technology. Please see
that chapter of the catalog.
* Students
can arrange a dual B.S.N./B.S. degree in Nursing and Health Care Management.
** The B.A.S. degrees require completion of an associate degree in dental hygiene or other allied health fields.
Bachelor of
Science (B.S.)
Peter Fitzpatrick, Acting Department Head
Business and Health Sciences Building, BHS-37
The School of Health Sciences offers a
program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) with a major in Health
Care Management. The School of Business
cooperates in the offering of this major, but all advisement for the program in
conducted by the School of Health Sciences. The Health Care Management program
prepares students for a variety of entry and mid-level management positions in
health services organizations, such as benefits offices, insurance companies,
home health agencies, PPOs, HMOs, doctors' offices, group practices, hospices,
hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and ambulatory care
centers. A significant
strength of the program is the well-rounded mix of learning opportunities and
methods used to reinforce learning. Blended course work in business, health
care, technology, and the arts and sciences provides the interdisciplinary
perspective required for performance in complex health care organizations.
Vital ingredients for management success, such as the ability to think
critically, communicate, and function in a team-oriented environment, are
carefully taught, assessed, and reinforced throughout the program. Theory is
balanced with practice and reinforced by opportunities to experience health
care management and gain valuable hands-on experience. Problem-oriented
research projects bring theory into focus and facilitate analysis and
resolution of complex issues.
ADMISSION TO THE B.S. IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Students intending to enroll in the Health
Care Management program must meet all University admission and academic
requirements. The following additional
requirements also apply and must be met prior to enrollment in any business or
health sciences courses numbered 3000 or above:
1. Completion of Program Application Form.
Students must declare a Health Care Management major (or a dual B.S.N.-B.S. in
the H.C.M. major) and complete a program application form. This application includes health-related
information required for entry into field experiences. The application for program admission must
be completed prior to enrollment in HSCI 2111/2111L. A minimum 2.00 GPA is required prior to enrollment in any
3000-level course.
2. Completion
of Lower Division Requirements.
a. Students
may be admitted to the Health Care Management program and allowed to take
selected 3000-level courses upon completion of at least 45 semester credit
hours applicable to Areas A-F, including ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, MATH 1101 or
higher, ACCT 2102, and ECON 2105. (The
selected courses are COMM 3110 and HSCI 3520.)
b. Health
Care Management students must complete all Area A-F requirements (with no grade
lower than C in Area F) prior to
enrollment in any 3000-level Health Sciences or Business courses other than
those listed above.
OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. Students
must complete assessments in writing and other areas as required and must
fulfill any remediation requirements that may be specified according to
assessment results.
2. Grades
of D will not count toward graduation
for Area F or for any upper division requirements.
3. In
order to receive the B.S. degree, a student must complete a minimum of 30 hours
in residency at Clayton State University. Of these, at
least 24 hours must be upper division courses within the program, including the
9-hour Research-Policy-Internship/Practicum sequence, HCMG 4901-4500-4970.
4. All
courses in the Health Care Management core must be completed prior to
enrollment in the Research-Policy-Internship/Practicum sequence, HCMG
4901-4500-4970.
5. Students
must have a 2.00 institutional GPA to enroll in HCMG 4970. No exceptions are permitted.
6. Students
are required to assemble an acceptable professional portfolio based on the
program outcomes. This document will be
submitted during the last semester of the student’s program of study. Students who are dual majors (B.S.N./H.C.M.G.)
need to contact the Health Care Management faculty for instructions pertaining
to their requirements.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A candidate for the B.S. in Health Care
Management must have abilities and skills in the areas of critical thinking,
communication, and visual, hearing, and behavioral function. Reasonable accommodation can be made for
some disabilities. However, a candidate
is expected to perform in a reasonably independent manner.
Standard Examples of Activities
|
Critical
thinking: Critical thinking
ability sufficient for critical judgments. Communications: Communication abilities
sufficient for effective interaction in verbal and written form with other
members of the health care team and the public. Visual: Visual ability sufficient for observation
in the practice setting. Hearing: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor the
safety of the health care environment. Behavioral: Emotional health sufficient to totally
utilize his or her intellectual abilities.
Able to function effectively during stressful situations. |
Identify
cause-effect relationships in health care situations, develop organizational
plans, problem-solve health care situations. Able to obtain
information, explain procedures or policies, and perceive nonverbal communications. Able to observe
hazards to environmental safety. Able to hear
monitor alarms or emergency signals. Able to adapt
to changing environments, displaying flexibility, appropriately interacting
with others, and learning to function in the case of uncertainty that is
common in health care settings. |
Adapted by
permission from the Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing and
the Medical College of Georgia.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND RETENTION
All normal University policies on academic
standing apply. In addition, there are
program-specific regulations as follows: Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all upper division course
work including required courses and program electives. Students must repeat any required course in
which a grade of C or better is not
achieved. Any student who fails to meet
this performance level will be placed on program probation. A student must earn a grade of C or better in all courses while on
program probation. Failure to achieve
this performance level will result in suspension from the program. Readmission following suspension must be
approved by the Dean of Health Sciences.
Appeal and Readmission
A suspended student may apply for
readmission to the Health Care Management Program immediately following his or
her first semester of suspension. For a
subsequent suspension, a student may apply for readmission following three
semesters of suspension.
Suspended students seeking readmission
must submit an Application for Readmission to the B.S./H.C.M. Program. The department head will review the
application and make a recommendation to the Dean, who will make the final
decision. Positive recommendations for
readmission must be based on clear and convincing evidence regarding the
student's prospects for academic success following the period of suspension.
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES
Students in the Health Care Management
program are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes as part of the
program of study. These outcomes are based
on the overall mission of Clayton State University and the skills
needed in the ever-changing health care environment. The outcomes are assessed during major-field and general
education courses, and the progress toward outcome attainment must be reflected
in the portfolio submitted by degree candidates prior to graduation.
1. Graduates
will demonstrate advanced attainment of Clayton State University General Education Outcomes of
Critical Thinking and Communication, including writing, oral communication, and
computer literacy.
2. Graduates
will demonstrate workplace readiness through the ability to understand resource
management (fiscal, human and physical), the importance of teamwork, planning,
and leadership skills as well as the understanding of personal and professional
ethics.
3. Graduates
will possess the interpersonal communication skills required for successful
performance in the health care environment (i.e., negotiation, team building
and teamwork, counseling, coaching, bargaining, and dealing with providers and
consumers).
4. Graduates
will demonstrate a working knowledge of computer technology through the
establishment and implementation of appropriate control systems in health care
operations, presentation technology, and other appropriate areas of computer of
literacy.
5. Graduates
will demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership in a changing
health care environment.
6. Graduates
will apply knowledge and abilities from various disciplines to analyze an
opportunity and propose an appropriate course of action (Interdisciplinary
Analysis outcome).
A1. Composition (Take BOTH)
ENGL 1101 English
Composition I (3-0-3)*
ENGL 1102 English
Composition II (3-0-3)
A2. Mathematics (Choose ONE)
MATH 1101 Introduction
to Mathematical Modeling (3-0-3)**
MATH 1231 Introductory
Statistics (3-0-3)***
MATH 1241 Survey
of Calculus (3-0-3)***
MATH 1113 Precalculus
(3-0-3)***
MATH 1501 Calculus
I (4-0-4)***
* A grade of C or better (or K) is
required in ENGL 1101.
** MATH 1111, College Algebra, which is
offered only by distance learning, may be substituted.
*** Students must have math placement
scores beyond MATH 1101 to use these courses in Area A. The extra hour in MATH
1501 will be excess credit for Health Care Management majors.
B1. ALL students
take this course:
CRIT 1101 Critical
Thinking across the Curriculum (3-0-3)
-- Students who take 10 hours in Area D must
apply two hours to B2. This option will
apply to most Health Care Management major students.
-- Students who take 11 hours in Area D apply
only one hour to B2. This option
applies to students who choose to take eight hours of science in Area D.
COMM 1001 Presentational
Speaking (1-0-1)
(Students may
exempt this course by demonstration of basic skill and then take COMM 1002,
CPTG 1002, or CPTG 1010.)
COMM 1002 Presentation
Applications (1-0-1)
(Completion of or
exemption from COMM 1001 is prerequisite to COMM 1002.)
CPTG 1002 Introduction
to Web-Page Development (0-2-1)
(Completion of or
exemption from COMM 1001 is prerequisite to CPTG 1002.)
CPTG 1010 Computing
with Spreadsheets (0-2-1)
(Completion of
MATH 1101 or higher [or equivalent placement score] and completion of or exemption from COMM 1001 are prerequisite to
this course. This course can be used in
Area D when taken in conjunction with CPTG 1111.)
COMM 1110 Spoken
Communication (3-0-3)
(A maximum of two
hours can apply to Area B; the balance will be excess credit. COMM 1110 is not open to students registered
for or with credit for COMM 1001 or 1002 except with permission of Humanities
Department head. Students who need to
apply this course to Area F should choose other options in Area B.)
Foreign Language Options:
NOTE: The courses
numbered 1999 are for students who have strong beginning skills but need review
before entering intermediate-level courses.
The 1002 courses are appropriate for students who took two years of high
school language but lack confidence in their skill level. (A maximum of two hours of 1002 can apply to
Area B; the balance will be excess credit.)
SPAN 1002 Elementary
Spanish II (3-0-3)
FREN 1002 Elementary
French II (3-0-3)
SPAN 1999 Spanish
Review and Transition (1-0-1)
FREN 1999 French
Review and Transition (1-0-1)
C1. Literature/Philosophy
(or intermediate foreign language)
(Choose ONE)
ENGL 2111 World
Literature I—Pre-Modern (3-0-3)
ENGL 2112 World Literature II—Modern World (3-0-3)
ENGL 2130 American Literature (3-0-3)
PHIL 2201 Introduction to World Philosophy (3-0-3)
SPAN 2001 Intermediate
Spanish I (3-0-3)*
FREN 2001 Intermediate
French I (3-0-3)*
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)*
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)*
C2. Fine Arts (or
intermediate foreign language)
(Choose ONE)
ART 2301 Art of the Pre-Modern World (3-0-3)
ART 2302 Art of the Modern World (3-0-3)
THEA 1100 Theater Appreciation (3-0-3)
MUSC 2301 Introduction to World Music (3-0-3)
MUSC 2101 Music Appreciation (3-0-3)
PHIL 2401 Introduction to Aesthetics (3-0-3)
SPAN 2001 Intermediate
Spanish I (3-0-3)*
FREN 2001 Intermediate
French I (3-0-3)*
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)*
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)*
* Language at the 1002-level or equivalent is prerequisite to 2001; 2001 or equivalent is prerequisite to 2002. Native
speakers of a language may enroll in courses in that language only with permission
of the Department of Humanities.
* Students taking
10 hours in Area D must take 2 hours in Area B. Most students majoring in health care management will choose this
version of Area D. (Health Care Management majors may choose to take an 8-hour
sequence in the principles courses designed for science majors. See the Area D for science majors listed in
the Arts & Sciences chapter.)
D1. Take ONE of the following science sequences:
a) SCI 1111
Integrated Science I (3-0-3)
SCI 1111L Integrated
Science I Laboratory (0-2-1)
(SCI 1111 and 1111L are corequisite.)
SCI 1112 Integrated Science II (3-0-3)
b) BIOL 1111 Introductory
Biology I (3-0-3)
BIOL 1111L Introductory
Biology I Laboratory (0-2-1)
(BIOL 1111 and
1111L are corequisite.)
BIOL 1112 Introductory
Biology II (3-0-3)
c) CHEM
1151 Survey
of Chemistry I (3-0-3)
CHEM 1151L Survey
of Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
(CHEM 1151 and
1151L are corequisite.)
CHEM 1152 Survey
of Chemistry II (3-0-3)
(CHEM 1152 has a lab, but it is required only
for certain
majors.)
d) PHYS 1111 Introductory
Physics I (3-0-3)
PHYS 1111L Introductory
Physics Laboratory (0-2-1)
(PHYS 1111 and 1111L are
corequisite, and MATH
1101 or higher is prerequisite.)
PHYS 1112 Introductory
Physics II (3-0-3)
(PHYS 1112 has a
lab, but it is required only for
certain majors.)
D2. Additional
Science, Math, or Technology (3 hours)
MATH 1231 Introductory
Statistics (3-0-3)*
MATH 1241 Survey
of Calculus (3-0-3)*
MATH 1113 Precalculus
(3-0-3)*
MATH 1501 Calculus
I (4-0-4)**
MATH 2502 Calculus
II (4-0-4)**
CPTG 1111 Introduction
to Computing (1-2-2)* #
CPTG 1010 Computing
with Spreadsheets (0-2-1)*#
CSCI 1301 Computer
Science I (3-0-3)
SCI 1901 Selected
Topics in Science (3-0-3)
(See the schedule of
classes for specific topics including Astronomy, Botany, Extraordinary
Chemistry, Health and Disease, Energy, Forensics, Sex and Gender, and Human
Genetics.)
* MATH 1101 or
higher (or equivalent placement score) is prerequisite.
** MATH 1113 is
prerequisite to MATH 1501, which is, in turn, prerequisite to MATH 2502.
# Both CPTG 1111
and 1010 must be taken to count in Area D.
E1. History and
Government (Take BOTH)
POLS 1101 American Government (3-0-3)
HIST 2110 Themes
in U.S. History (3-0-3)
E2. Behavioral
Science (Choose ONE)
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3-0-3)
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology (3-0-3)
E3. Capstone
Course (Choose ONE)
Prerequisite for both options: POLS 1101, HIST 2110, and
(PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101).
SOSC 2501 Survey
of Social Sciences and Contemporary Issues (3-0-3)
HIST 1110 Themes in World History (3-0-3)
ACCT 2101 Principles
of Accounting I (3-0-3)
BUSA 2201 Fundamentals
of Computer Applications (3-0-3)
ECON 2105 Principles
of Macroeconomics I (3-0-3)
HSCI 2201 Measurement
Sciences - Statistics (3-0-3)**
HSCI 2111 Introduction
to the Health Care Environment (2-0-2)
HSCI 2111L Health
Care Environment - Lab (0-2-1)
Elective - It is
recommended that students take either of the following:
ACCT 2102 Principles
of Accounting II (3-0-3)
ECON 2106 Principles
of Microeconomics (3-0-3)
* Students who
choose the Health Care Information Systems specialty follow a modified Area
F. See below.
** Students who
have credit for MATH 1231 may substitute another course for HSCI 2201.
Freshman and
Sophomore Total Hours 60 hours
COMM 3110 Interactive
Communication (3-0-3)
HCMG 3101 Introduction
to Health Systems Management (3-0-3)
HCMG 3301 Introduction
to Primary/Long Term Care (3-0-3)
HCMG 3401 Applied
Human Resource Management in Health Care Delivery (3-0-3)
HCMG 3501 Health
Care Systems TQM (3-0-3)
HCMG 4110 Administration
of Managed Care (3-0-3)
HCMG 4560 Health
Care Finance (3-0-3)
HSCI 3520 Legal
Issues in Health Care (3-0-3)
MKTG 3101 Principles
of Marketing (3-0-3)
Students are
recommended to consult with their advisor on selection of a seven-course
specialty emphasis in one of the following areas: International Healthcare;
Management in Public Health, Corporate Health, Primary/Long Term Care,
Administration in the Managed Care Environment, or Health Care Information
Systems. Students who do not wish to
follow specialty emphasis or who cannot conveniently schedule all courses in a
track may choose general health care management and select courses from any
heading.
International Healthcare
HCMG 4220 International
Healthcare (3-0-3)
MKTG 4420 International
Marketing (3-0-3)
MGMT 4403 International
Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership
(3-0-3)
HSCI 3341 Cultural
Diversity (3-0-3)
HSCI 3501 The
AIDS Epidemic (3-0-3)
HCMG 4180 Health
in Corporate Setting (3-0-3)
HCMG 4310 Public
Health Administration (3-0-3)
HSCI 3550 Ethical
Issues in Health Care (3-0-3)
HCMG 3601 Future
Trends in Health Care (3-0-3)
Public Health*
HCMG 4310 Public
Health Administration (3-0-3)
HSCI 3420 Health
Education (3-0-3)
HSCI 3501 The
AIDS Epidemic (3-0-3)
HSCI 3401 Contemporary
Women’s Health (3-0-3)
NURS 4153 Gerontology
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership
(3-0-3)
HSCI 3601 Mental
Health/Case Management (3-0-3)
HMSV 3010 Introduction
to Human Services (3-0-3)
HMSV 3501 Organization
& Administration of Human Services Agencies (3-0-3)
* Students in this emphasis may be especially
interested in American Humanics certification.
See the Integrative Studies section in the Arts & Sciences chapter
of this catalog for details.
CORPORATE HEALTH
HCMG 3801 Future
Trends in Health Care (3-0-3)
HCMG 4180 Health
in the Corporate Setting (3-0-3)
HMSV 3010 Introduction
to Human Services (3-0-3)
HMSV 3501 Organization
& Administration of Human Services Agencies (3-0-3)
HSCI 3341 Cultural
Diversity (3-0-3)
HSCI 3420 Health
Education (3-0-3)
HSCI 3501 The
AIDS Epidemic (3-0-3)
HSCI 3550 Ethical
Issues in Health Care (3-0-3)
MGMT 4101 Human
Resource Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4510 Labor
Law/Relations (3-0-3)
MKTG 4106 Promotion
Strategy (3-0-3)
PRIMARY/LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE
HCMG 4565 Financial
Management of Primary/Long-term Care
(3-0-3)
HSCI 3501 The
AIDS Epidemic (3-0-3)
HSCI 3601 Mental
Health/Case Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4101 Human
Resource Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4311 Entrepreneurship
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4510 Labor/Law
Relations (3-0-3)
MKTG 4106 Promotion
Strategy (3-0-3)
NURS 4153 Gerontology (3-0-3)
MANAGED CARE ADMINISTRATION
HCMG 3801 Future
Trends in Health Care (3-0-3)
HCMG 4310 Public
Health Administration (3-0-3)
HSCI 3341 Cultural
Diversity in Health Care (3-0-3)
MGMT 4101 Human
Resource Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4311 Entrepreneurship
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4510 Labor
Law/Relations (3-0-3)
MKTG 4106 Promotion
Strategy (3-0-3)
MKTG 4207 Sales
and Sales Management (3-0-3)
Health Care Information Systems
This specialty
emphasis has a different Area F than the other Health Care Management emphasis. To earn this emphasis students must complete
this Area F as well as the designated 21 hours of upper-division courses.
ACCT 2101 Principles
of Accounting (3-0-3)
ITFN 1101 Foundations
of Information Systems (3-0-3)
ITFN 1112 Foundations
of Systems Analysis (3-0-3)
ECON 2105 Principles
of Macroeconomics (3-0-3)
HSCI 2111 Introduction
to Health Care Environment (2-0-2)
HSCI 2111L Introduction
to Health Care Environment Lab
(0-2-1)
HSCI 2201 Measurement
Sciences-Statistics (3-0-3)*
* Students who have credit for MATH 1231 may
substitute another course for HSCI 2201.
Take MATH 3902
and six other courses from the list below. Consult with a Health Care
Management Advisor. Must take all
courses marked with asterisk (*).
MATH 3902 Mathematical
Applications for Information Technology (3-0-3)*
ITFN 1201 Foundations
of Database Design (3-0-3)*
ITSK 1701 Database
Applications (1-0-1)*
ITSK 2211 Intermediate
Database Design (3-0-3)*
ITDB 4201 Advanced
Database Modeling (3-0-3)*
ITDB 4204 Special
Topics in Database Administration (3-0-3)
HCMG 4180 Health
in the Corporate Setting (3-0-3)
HCMG 4565 Financial
Management of Primary/Long-Term Care Organizations (3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership
(3-0-3)
MGMT 4311 Entrepreneurship
(3-0-3)
HCMG 4901 Applied Research (2-3-3)
HCMG 4500 Health Care Policy (3-0-3)
HCMG 4970 Health
Care Management Internship/Practicum (0-15-3)
Any courses
except PHED and courses identified in the catalog as career or institutional
credit courses.
_________
Junior and Senior Total 60
hours
Grand Total for
the B.S. 120 hours
Bachelor of
Applied Science (B.A.S.)
Nancy Burley, Principal Advisor
Business and Health Sciences Building, BHS-61
770-961-3701, http://healthsci.clayton.edu/
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree
(B.A.S.) in Allied Health Administration offers career advancement
opportunities to individuals who have earned the Associate of Applied Science
(A.A.S.), the Associate of Applied Technology (A.A.T.), or other career
associate degrees in allied health fields.
Students who have earned allied health associate degrees at Clayton State University or at other accredited institutions can bridge
smoothly into the B.A.S. program with little or no loss of credit. To complete the B.A.S. at Clayton State,
students will take additional general education classes and advanced courses
appropriate to their fields and career interests. The B.A.S. can normally be earned in four semesters of full-time
study, or students can attend part-time.
Courses are offered at convenient locations and times.
The Allied Health Administration major
will prepare graduates to move into supervisory and management positions in
hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and other health care facilities. Courses in various aspects of business will
help students blend their specific expertise with new managerial skills. The curriculum includes vital topics such as
legal issues, ethics, and finance.
ADMISSION TO THE ALLIED HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Students who wish to pursue a B.A.S. in
Allied Health Administration must satisfy these conditions:
a. hold
an appropriate career associate degree from an institution regionally
accredited to grant associate degrees,
b. be
admitted to Clayton State University, and
c. complete
the Allied Health Administration program application form, which asks for
health information necessary prior to field experiences.
Career associate degrees, sometimes called
applied or technical degrees, are those that are principally designed to
prepare the graduate for immediate employment in the field of the degree. The B.A.S. is not appropriate for students
who hold associate degrees (A.A. or A.S.) that are designed to constitute the
first two years of a typical B.A., B.S., B.B.A., or similar degree. A student who wishes to pursue the B.A.S.
but who has not yet completed a career associate degree must finish the degree
at Clayton State University or another institution before applying for entry to a B.A.S. major.
(Students who hold a career certificate and a closely related associate degree
or those holding an R.N. diploma may be eligible for admission upon approval of
the Dean of Health Sciences.)
Students entering a B.A.S. major will take
benchmark assessments to determine their readiness for upper division work in
writing and other areas. Depending on
the results of these assessments, students may be recommended or required to
undertake work to improve their performance.
Assessments are normally administered during HCMG 3112; other
arrangements can be made when necessary.
Note: B.A.S. students are not subject to the
requirements of the College Preparatory Curriculum but are subject to the
Regents' Test. See the Graduation
Requirements chapter of this catalog.
ALLIED HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(B.A.S.) CURRICULUM
A1. Composition (Take
BOTH)
ENGL 1101 English
Composition I (3-0-3)*
ENGL 1102 English
Composition II (3-0-3)
A2. Mathematics (Choose ONE)
MATH 1101 Introduction
to Mathematical Modeling (3-0-3)**
MATH 1231 Introductory
Statistics (3-0-3)***
MATH 1241 Survey
of Calculus (3-0-3)***
MATH 1113 Precalculus
(3-0-3)***
MATH 1501 Calculus
I (4-0-4)***
* A grade of C or better (or K) is
required in ENGL 1101.
** MATH 1111, College Algebra, which is
offered only by distance learning, may be substituted.
*** Students must have math placement
scores beyond MATH 1101 to use these courses in Area A. The extra hour in MATH
1501 will be excess credit for Allied Health Administration majors.
B1. ALL students
take this course:
CRIT 1101 Critical
Thinking across the Curriculum (3-0-3)
-- Students who take 10 hours in Area D must
apply two hours to B2. This option will
apply to most Allied Health Administration majors.
-- Students who take 11 hours in Area D apply
only one hour to B2. This option
applies to students who choose to take eight hours of science in Area D.
COMM 1001 Presentational
Speaking (1-0-1)
(Students may
exempt this course by demonstration of basic skill and then take COMM 1002,
CPTG 1002, or CPTG 1010.)
COMM 1002 Presentation
Applications (1-0-1)
(Completion of or
exemption from COMM 1001 is prerequisite to COMM 1002.)
CPTG 1002 Introduction
to Web-Page Development (0-2-1)
(Completion of or
exemption from COMM 1001 is prerequisite to CPTG 1002.)
CPTG 1010 Computing
with Spreadsheets (0-2-1)
(Completion of
MATH 1101 or higher [or equivalent placement score] and completion of or exemption from COMM 1001are prerequisite to
this course. This course can be used in
Area D when taken in conjunction with CPTG 1111.)
COMM 1110 Spoken
Communication (3-0-3)
(A maximum of two
hours can apply to Area B; the balance will be excess credit. COMM 1110 is not open to students registered
for or with credit for COMM 1001 or 1002 except with permission of Humanities
Department head. Students who need to
apply this course to Area F should choose other options in Area B.)
Foreign Language Options:
NOTE: The courses
numbered 1999 are for students who have strong beginning skills but need review
before entering intermediate-level courses.
The 1002 courses are appropriate for students who took two years of high
school language but lack confidence in their skill level. (A maximum of two hours of 1002 can apply to
Area B; the balance will be excess credit.)
SPAN 1002 Elementary
Spanish II (3-0-3)
FREN 1002 Elementary
French II (3-0-3)
SPAN 1999 Spanish
Review and Transition (1-0-1)
FREN 1999 French
Review and Transition (1-0-1)
C1. Literature/Philosophy
(or intermediate foreign language)
(Choose ONE)
ENGL 2111 World
Literature I—Pre-Modern (3-0-3)
ENGL 2112 World Literature II—Modern World (3-0-3)
ENGL 2130 American Literature (3-0-3)
PHIL 2201 Introduction to World Philosophy (3-0-3)
SPAN 2001 Intermediate
Spanish I (3-0-3)*
FREN 2001 Intermediate
French I (3-0-3)*
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)*
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)*
C2. Fine Arts (or
intermediate foreign language)
(Choose ONE)
ART 2301 Art of the Pre-Modern World (3-0-3)
ART 2302 Art of the Modern World (3-0-3)
THEA 1100 Theater Appreciation (3-0-3)
MUSC 2301 Introduction to World Music (3-0-3)
MUSC 2101 Music Appreciation (3-0-3)
PHIL 2401 Introduction to Aesthetics (3-0-3)
SPAN 2001 Intermediate
Spanish I (3-0-3)*
FREN 2001 Intermediate
French I (3-0-3)*
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)*
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)*
* Language at the 1002-level or equivalent is prerequisite to 2001; 2001 or equivalent is prerequisite to 2002. Native
speakers of a language may enroll in courses in that language only with
permission of the Department of Humanities.
* Students taking
10 hours in Area D must take 2 hours in Area B. Most students majoring in Allied Health Administration will
choose this version of Area D. Allied Health Administration majors may choose
to take an 8-hour sequence in the principles courses designed for science
majors. See the science majors listed
in the Arts & Sciences chapter.
D1. Take ONE of the following science sequences:
a) SCI 1111
Integrated Science I (3-0-3)
SCI 1111L Integrated
Science I Laboratory (0-2-1)
(SCI 1111 and 1111L are corequisite.)
SCI 1112 Integrated Science II (3-0-3)
b) BIOL 1111 Introductory
Biology I (3-0-3)
BIOL 1111L Introductory
Biology I Laboratory (0-2-1)
(BIOL 1111 and
1111L are corequisite.)
BIOL 1112 Introductory
Biology II (3-0-3)
c) CHEM 1151 Survey
of Chemistry I (3-0-3)
CHEM 1151L Survey
of Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
(CHEM 1151 and
1151L are corequisite.)
CHEM 1152 Survey
of Chemistry II (3-0-3)
(CHEM 1152 has a lab, but it is required only
for certain
majors.)
d) PHYS 1111 Introductory
Physics I (3-0-3)
PHYS 1111L Introductory
Physics Laboratory (0-2-1)
(PHYS 1111 and 1111L are
corequisite, and MATH
1101 or higher is prerequisite.)
PHYS 1112 Introductory
Physics II (3-0-3)
(PHYS 1112 has a
lab, but it is required only for certain majors.)
D2. Additional
Science, Math, or Technology (3 hours)
MATH 1231 Introductory
Statistics (3-0-3)*
MATH 1241 Survey
of Calculus (3-0-3)*
MATH 1113 Precalculus
(3-0-3)*
MATH 1501 Calculus
I (4-0-4)**
MATH 2502 Calculus
II (4-0-4)**
CPTG 1111 Introduction
to Computing (1-2-2)* #
CPTG 1010 Computing
with Spreadsheets (0-2-1)*#
CSCI 1301 Computer
Science I (3-0-3)
SCI 1901 Selected
Topics in Science (3-0-3)
(See the schedule of
classes for specific topics including Astronomy, Botany, Extraordinary
Chemistry, Health and Disease, Energy, Forensics, Sex and Gender, and Human
Genetics.)
* MATH 1101 or
higher (or equivalent placement score) is prerequisite.
** MATH 1113 is
prerequisite to MATH 1501, which is, in turn, prerequisite to MATH 2502.
# Both CPTG 1111
and 1010 must be taken to count in Area D.
E1. History and
Government (Take BOTH)
POLS 1101 American Government (3-0-3)
HIST 2110 Themes
in U.S. History (3-0-3)
E2. Behavioral
Science (Choose ONE)
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3-0-3)
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology (3-0-3)
E3. Capstone Course
(Choose ONE)
Prerequisite for both options: POLS 1101, HIST 2110, and
(PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101).
SOSC 2501 Survey
of Social Sciences and Contemporary Issues (3-0-3)
HIST 1110 Themes
in World History (3-0-3)
The career block
is composed of program-specific courses taken as part of the career associate
degree at Clayton State University or another institution. See the heading "Notes on the Career
Block" in the School of Technology chapter.
BUSA 3111 Survey
of Economics (3-0-3)*
BUSA 3112 Survey
of Applied Accounting (3-0-3)**
HCMG 3112 Introduction
to Allied Health Administration (2-0-2)
HCMG 3112L Introduction
to Allied Health Administration Practicum (0-2-1)
HCMG 3112A Introduction
to Allied Health Administration Assessment (0-2-1)
* Students
with credit for ECON 2105-2106 may exempt this course and take an additional
upper division elective.
** Students
with credit for ACCT 2101-2102 may exempt this course and take an additional
upper division elective.
COMM 3110 Interactive
Communication (3-0-3)
HCMG 3101 Introduction
to Health Systems Management (3-0-3)
HCMG 3401 Applied
Human Resource Management in Health Care Delivery (3-0-3)
HSCI 3501 The
AIDS Epidemic (3-0-3)
HSCI 3520 Legal
Issues in Health Care (3-0-3)
Paying careful
attention to prerequisites listed in the course description section of this
catalog, students should elect three courses appropriate to their career
objectives.
BUSA 3113 Introduction to Measurement and Analysis
(3-0-3)
FINA 4107 Personal Financial Management (3-0-3)
HCMG 3301 Introduction to Primary Care/Long Term Care
(3-0-3)
HCMG 3501 Health Care Systems TQM (3-0-3)
HCMG 4110 Administration to Managed Care (3-0-3)
HCMG 4180 Health in Corporate Settings (3-0-3)
HCMG 4220 International Health Systems (3-0-3)
HCMG 4310 Public Health Administration (3-0-3)
HCMG 4500 Health Care Policy (3-0-3)
HCMG 4560 Health Care Finance (3-0-3)
HSCI 3341 Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
(3-0-3)
HSCI 3401 Contemporary Women's Health (3-0-3)
HSCI 3420 Health Education (3-0-3)
HSCI 3550 Ethical Issues in Health Care (3-0-3)
MGMT 3102 Performance/Quality Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4101 Human Resources Management (3-0-3)
MGMT 4102 Organizational Behavior (3-0-3)
MGMT 4111 Leadership (3-0-3)
MGMT 4311 Entrepreneurship (3-0-3)
MGMT 4510 Labor Law/Relations (3-0-3)
MKTG 3101 Principles of Marketing (3-0-3)
MKTG 3302 Customer Behavior (3-0-3)
MKTG 3312 Services Marketing (3-0-3)
MKTG 4106 Promotion Strategy (3-0-3)
MKTG 4207 Sales and Sales Management (3-0-3)
MKTG 4510 Retailing (3-0-3)
NURS 4153 Gerontology (3-0-3)
HCMG 4901 Applied
Research Project (2-3-3)
HCMG 4970 Internship
Practicum (0-15-3)
Any upper
division course.
_________
Total for B.A.S. 120 hours
NOTE: Students may take
equivalent courses through cross-registration with the Atlanta Regional
Consortium for Higher Education or through transient status but only with
advance approval of the substitution by the Dean of Health Sciences or designee
and subject to University policy on cross-registration, transient courses, and
residency.
a. Grades
lower than C in upper division
courses will not count toward graduation except for the free elective.
b. Graduates must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours of upper division credit applied toward B.A.S. requirements. Of these, at least 30 must be in residence at Clayton State University.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Basic Licensure
Track
Degree Completion
Track for Registered Nurses
Lydia E. McAllister, Associate Dean for Nursing
Business and Health Sciences Building, BHS-61
770-961-3484, http://healthsci.clayton.edu/
GENERAL INFORMATION AND MISSION
STATEMENT
The Department of Baccalaureate Degree
Nursing offers two tracks leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(B.S.N.) degree: a basic licensure track to prepare graduates to seek initial
licensure as registered nurses and a degree completion track for currently
registered nurses. Both tracks of the
B.S.N. program are approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by
the Accreditation Commission of the National League for Nursing. (For
information about the accreditation of this program, contact the NLNAC, 61 Broadway,
63rd Floor, New York, NY 10016.)
The program also holds preliminary approval from the Commission on
Collegiate Education in Nursing. (For
information, contact 1 Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20336-1120.)
The mission of the department is as follows:
Consistent with the mission statement of
Clayton State University, the Department of Baccalaureate Degree
Nursing is committed to providing comprehensive nursing education and public
service to residents of our community and region, the Southern Crescent of
Metro Atlanta. We incorporate these
five elements in our mission: the utilization of effective communication
systems with the application of information technology; the promotion of health
and human development of our global community in transition; the provision of
high quality educational services for the development of competent, caring, and
committed professional nurses; the design and development of a program which
incorporates modern health care and educational technology; and the provision
of community-based, experiential learning.
It is the faculty’s mission to use those
resources which will promote lifelong learning and enhance the acquisition of
skill in information technology.
Mastery of critical thinking skills, nursing therapeutics, theory-based
practice, research, and communication is successfully accomplished by
integrating theory, clinical practice, and technologically advanced
communications.
The curriculum facilitates the
transitional development of students to professional nursing roles, in which
they are capable of practicing effectively in a multifaceted and multicultural
health care environment. Recognizing
and valuing the social, economic, ethnic and cultural diversity of individuals
is central to efforts of promoting health and human development and maintaining
standards of professional nursing practice.
The faculty is committed to providing
educational excellence through a caring and supportive environment. We value and build upon the lived and
professional experiences of our faculty and students. Learning experiences are designed as a collaborative process
between the facilitator and learner.
The learning environment supports the unique characteristics and
learning styles of students and strives to enhance creativity and academic
achievement.
With consideration to the many and varied
advances in health care and educational technology, the program plays a leading
role in transforming the learning facilities of our institution to ensure the
provision of modern instructional and laboratory-based technology. Students will have the opportunity to
acquire the knowledge and skills essential to modern and future clinical
practice through our commitment to the design and development of innovative
learning facilities.
The department program’s articulation
process and awarding of advanced placement credit recognize and support the
previous educational experiences of students.
The provision of flexible schedules and the use of information
technology enhance community participation in the program.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR THE
B.S.N.
Graduates of the
B.S.N. programs at Clayton State will . . .
1. Demonstrate human
caring as a key philosophical basis for the practice of nursing.
2. Utilize effective
communication skills to promote therapeutic nurse-client interactions and good
collegial relationships.
3. Engage in
critical thinking by using creative problem solving and making appropriate
inferences, based on evidence derived from clinical practice.
4. Demonstrate
client care that reflects the consideration of socioeconomic, political, legal,
ethical and human diversity variables in the changing health care environment.
5. Demonstrate
competence in utilizing information technology resources to advance
professional practice.
6. Collaborate with
health care providers from other disciplines to improve client outcomes.
7. Utilize nursing
therapeutics based on a synthesis of critical thinking strategies and a
theoretical knowledge base in nursing to provide competent professional care
and maximize healthy outcomes.
8. Demonstrate
commitment to ongoing professional development as a life-long learner.
9. Apply selected
theoretical frameworks to nursing practice in diverse settings.
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR
B.S.N.
Note: Students in the
R.N.-to-B.S.N. program usually have taken several general education courses as
part of the A.S.N. degree. Equivalent
courses will be counted toward Areas A-E at Clayton State University. Students should consult
closely with an advisor concerning core curriculum requirements in order to
determine if substitutions are appropriate.
A1. Composition (Take BOTH)
ENGL 1101 English
Composition I (3-0-3)*
ENGL 1102 English
Composition II (3-0-3)
A2. Mathematics (Choose ONE)
MATH 1101 Introduction
to Mathematical Modeling (3-0-3)**
MATH 1231 Introductory
Statistics (3-0-3)***
MATH 1241 Survey
of Calculus (3-0-3)***
MATH 1113 Precalculus
(3-0-3)***
MATH 1501 Calculus
I (4-0-4)***
* A grade of C or better (or K) is required
in ENGL 1101.
** MATH 1111, College Algebra, which is
offered only by distance learning, may be substituted.
***Students must have math placement
scores beyond MATH 1101 to use these courses in Area A. The extra hour in MATH
1501 will be excess credit for B.S.N. majors.
B1. ALL students
take this course:
CRIT 1101 Critical
Thinking across the Curriculum (3-0-3)
COMM 1001 Presentational
Speaking (1-0-1)
(Students may
exempt this course by demonstration of basic skill and then take COMM 1002,
CPTG 1002 or CPTG 1010.)
COMM 1002 Presentation
Applications (1-0-1)
(Completion of or
exemption from COMM 1001 is prerequisite to COMM 1002.)
CPTG 1002 Introduction
to Web-Page Development (0-2-1)
(Completion of or
exemption from COMM 1001 is prerequisite to CPTG 1002.)
CPTG 1010 Computing
with Spreadsheets (0-2-1)
(Completion of
MATH 1101 or higher [or equivalent placement score] and completion of or exemption from COMM 1001 are prerequisite to
this course. This course can be used in
Area D when taken in conjunction with CPTG 1111.)
COMM 1110 Spoken
Communication (3-0-3)
(Only one hour
will apply to Area B; the balance will be excess credit. COMM 1110 is not open to students registered
for or with credit for COMM 1001 or 1002 except with permission of Humanities
Department head.)
Foreign Language Options:
NOTE: The courses
numbered 1999 are for students who have strong beginning skills but need review
before entering intermediate-level courses.
The 1002 courses are appropriate for students who took two years of high
school language but lack confidence in their skill level. (Only one hour of 1002 can apply to Area B;
the balance will be excess credit.)
SPAN 1002 Elementary
Spanish II (3-0-3)
FREN 1002 Elementary
French II (3-0-3)
SPAN 1999 Spanish
Review and Transition (1-0-1)
FREN 1999 French
Review and Transition (1-0-1)
C1. Literature/Philosophy
(or intermediate foreign language)
(Choose ONE)
ENGL 2111 World
Literature I—Pre-Modern (3-0-3)
ENGL 2112 World Literature II—Modern World (3-0-3)
ENGL 2130 American Literature (3-0-3)
PHIL 2201 Introduction to World Philosophy (3-0-3)
SPAN 2001 Intermediate
Spanish I (3-0-3)*
FREN 2001 Intermediate
French I (3-0-3)*
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)*
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)*
C2. Fine Arts (or
intermediate foreign language)
(Choose ONE)
ART 2301 Art of the Pre-Modern World (3-0-3)
ART 2302 Art of the Modern World (3-0-3)
THEA 1100 Theater Appreciation (3-0-3)
MUSC 2101 Music Appreciation (3-0-3)
MUSC 2301 Introduction to World Music (3-0-3)
PHIL 2401 Introduction to Aesthetics (3-0-3)
SPAN 2001 Intermediate
Spanish I (3-0-3)*
FREN 2001 Intermediate
French I (3-0-3)*
SPAN 2002 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)*
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)*
* Language at the 1002-level or equivalent is prerequisite to 2001; 2001 or equivalent is prerequisite to 2002. Native
speakers
of a language may enroll in courses in that language only with permission of
the Department of Humanities.
D1. Take one of the following laboratory science
sequences; CHEM 1151-1152 is recommended:
CHEM
1151 Survey
of Chemistry I (3-0-3)
CHEM 1151L Survey
of Chemistry I Laboratory (0-2-1)
(CHEM 1151 and
1151L are corequisite.)
CHEM 1152 Survey
of Chemistry II (3-0-3)
CHEM 1152L Survey
of Chemistry II Laboratory (0-2-1)
Also acceptable
is one of the following biology, chemistry, or physics laboratory science
sequences with a laboratory component in both semesters:
·
BIOL 1107/1107L—1108/1108L;
·
CHEM 1211/1211L—1212/1212L;
· PHYS 1111/1111L—1112/1112L;
· PHYS 2211/2211L—2212/2212L.
Notes: 1) BIOL
1111/1111L and 1112 will not count in Area D1 for Nursing because the second
course has no lab. Similar courses will
be accepted for transfer students if both courses have a lab.
2) Students with
an R.N. who are entering the R.N.-B.S.N. program are considered to have an
appropriate science for Area D1 but still must meet total hour requirements.
3) Students with
a bachelor’s degree who enter the Clayton State University post-baccalaureate R.N. program are
considered to have completed Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum.
D2. Additional
Science, Math, or Technology (3 hours)
MATH 1113 Precalculus
(3-0-3)*
MATH 1231 Introductory
Statistics (3-0-3)*
MATH 1241 Survey
of Calculus (3-0-3)*
MATH 1501 Calculus
I (4-0-4)**
MATH 2502 Calculus
II (4-0-4)**
CPTG 1111 Introduction
to Computing (1-2-2)* #
CPTG 1010 Computing
with Spreadsheets (0-2-1)*#
CSCI 1301 Computer
Science I (3-0-3)
SCI 1901 Selected
Topics in Science (3-0-3)
(See the schedule of
classes for specific topics including Astronomy, Botany, Extraordinary
Chemistry, Health and Disease, Energy, Forensics, Sex and Gender, and Human
Genetics.)
* MATH 1101 or
higher (or equivalent placement score) is prerequisite.
** MATH 1113 is
prerequisite to MATH 1501, which is, in turn, prerequisite to MATH 2502.
# Both CPTG 1111
and 1010 must be taken to count in Area D.
E1. History and
Government (Take BOTH)
POLS 1101 American Government (3-0-3)
HIST 2110 Themes
in U.S. History (3-0-3)
E2. Behavioral
Science (Choose ONE)
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3-0-3)
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology (3-0-3)*
E3. Capstone Course
(Choose ONE)
Prerequisite for both options: POLS 1101, HIST 2110, and
(PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101).
SOSC 2501 Survey
of Social Sciences and Contemporary Issues (3-0-3)*
HIST 1110 Themes in World History (3-0-3)
* In order to meet the nursing requirement for study in psychology and social sciences, nursing students are strongly encouraged to take PSYC 1101 and SOSC 2501 in Area E.
BASIC LICENSURE TRACK
(B.S.N.)
Graduates of the Basic Licensure program
are eligible to sit for examination for initial licensure as registered nurses.
ADMISSION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
The basic licensure B.S.N. track
(sometimes called the “generic” track) is available to recent high school
graduates, non-traditional students, current Clayton State University students, and transfer
students who meet admission requirements.
Program space is limited, and the admission process is highly
competitive. It is usual for the number of qualified applicants to exceed the number
of available places in the class; the application process is competitive.
Students planning to enter the nursing
program must meet the admission requirements of Clayton State University and be officially admitted
to the B.S.N. program. Admission to Clayton State University does not constitute
admission to the B.S.N. program.
Students must apply well in advance of the
semester that they expect to begin the B.S.N. program. Early decision is available to students with
outstanding academic records. Deadlines,
application forms, and additional information are available on the Clayton State University web
page (http://www.clayton.edu)
under the School of Health Sciences.
Potential applicants may also call or come by the school office (BHS-61,
770-961-3484).
The
nursing application is in addition to application for admission to Clayton State University. The competitive application process includes
the following:
a. Application
and acceptance to Clayton State University.
b. Completion
of the separate application to the basic licensure track B.S.N. Program,
including submission of the required essays.
Application deadlines are announced by the department. (All supporting materials, including
transcripts and required letters, must be received no later than two weeks
after the application deadline.
Incomplete applications, including those incomplete due to failure to
submit supporting documents, will not be considered.)
c. Completion
of a minimum of 32 semester credit hours of the required 60 hours of lower
division work with a minimum institutional GPA of 2.50 by the time of
application. This must include two
courses in English composition, CHEM 1151-1152 including labs (or another acceptable
science sequence), MATH 1101 or higher, and at least one course in the social
sciences. Note: all lower division course work must be completed with a
minimum GPA of 2.50 and grades of C
(or K) or better in all natural and
behavioral science and math courses prior to enrollment in any upper division
nursing course. Candidates who are not
able to complete these requirements should wait to apply to the program.
d. Submission
of transcripts for all work completed at any college or university other than
Clayton State University. (For additional information,
consult the “Guidelines for Transfer of Nursing Course Credit” available from
the School of Health Sciences).
e. Passing
the Regents' Test (not required for post-baccalaureate programs.)
f. Participation
in an admissions interview.
g. Satisfactory
completion of the Nursing Entrance Examination (NET). The department will supply details.
h. Evidence
of satisfactory overall health status consistent with the performance standards
for nursing listed later in this chapter.
i. The
Admission and Progression Committee will review the application of all basic
licensure students wishing to reenter the program.
j. Applicants
not holding R.N. licensure must submit a letter of good standing from previous
nursing program, if required.
Note: Students who have attended another nursing education
program at any time are required to indicate such attendance on their
application. Failure to disclose this
information may lead to dismissal even after matriculation. If the applicant has attended another
nursing program, regardless of dates of attendance, a letter of good standing
from the program administrator is required to complete the application
process. Students who have been
dismissed from another nursing education program are ineligible for admission
to the Clayton State University program. Students who have
been suspended from another program due to academic or clinical performance
will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
k. Applications
of R.N. students with a one-year break in the completion of their program of
study will be reviewed by the Admission and Progression Committee.
Applicants will
be rated on the following criteria on a competitive basis:
a. overall
academic performance;*
b. specific
performance in natural sciences and mathematics;
c. mastery
of written communication as evidenced by responses to essay questions; and
d. ability
to articulate personal values, reasons for selecting nursing as a career, and
goals for the nursing education experience.
e. scores on the NET.
Note: Some applicants may be
placed on a waiting list pending available space.
* Students
in good standing in the Clayton State University Honors Program are guaranteed a place in the
nursing program if they apply on time and meet all specific course
requirements.
At certain points
in the curriculum, students will be required to take nationally standardized
examinations in nursing subjects.
Information is used to help students understand their personal progress
and to help the department improve the curriculum. At the end of the program, a final assessment exam will be
administered, and successful completion will be required for graduation.
ACCELERATED POST-BACCALAUREATE NURSING TRACK
Students holding baccalaureate or higher
degrees may apply and be admitted to the basic licensure track B.S.N. on an
accelerated basis. Applicants desiring
consideration under the accelerated process must hold a baccalaureate degree at
the time of application to the nursing program. All application materials and supporting documents required under
the regular admission process are required for students seeking accelerated
admission. Admission to the nursing
program is competitive. Although
holding the baccalaureate or higher degree exempts students from certain
requirements, it does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Students holding a baccalaureate degree
are exempt from Areas A-E of the core curriculum and Regents' testing. (Although Area E of the core curriculum is
deemed to be satisfied, students under this option are still required to meet
the legislative requirement established by the University System of
Georgia.)
In order to begin the upper division
nursing program, students in the post- baccalaureate program must either have
completed the following courses or be able to certify equivalent
knowledge. Students who utilize the
equivalent knowledge option must complete the appropriate form and have it
approved by the dean or designee:
BIOL 1151 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3-0-3)
BIOL 1151L Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lab (0-2-1)
BIOL 1152 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3-0-3)
BIOL 1152L Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lab (0-2-1)
BIOL 2250 Microbiology (2-0-2)
BIOL 2250L Microbiology - Lab (0-4-2)
HSCI 2111 Introduction to Health Care Environment
(2-0-2)
HSCI 2111L Introduction to Health Care Environment - Lab
(0-2-1)
PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development (3-0-3)
MATH 1231 Introductory Statistics (3-0-3)
or
HSCI 2201 Measurement Sciences (Health Care
Statistics) (3-0-3)
CURRICULUM—B.S.N. BASIC LICENSURE TRACK
For Areas A-E,
see General Education for B.S.N., both tracks.
BIOL 1151 Human
Anatomy and Physiology I (3-0-3)
BIOL 1151L Human
Anatomy and Physiology I - Lab (0-2-1)
BIOL 1152 Human
Anatomy and Physiology II (3-0-3)
BIOL 1152L Human
Anatomy and Physiology II - Lab (0-2-1)
BIOL 2250 Microbiology
(2-0-2)
BIOL 2250L Microbiology
- Lab (0-4-2)
PSYC 2103 Introduction
to Human Development (3-0-3)
Elective Consult
with advisor; HSCI 2201 is recommended if statistics (MATH 1231) has not been
taken.
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Total
Freshman-Sophomore Hours (Areas A-F) 60
hours
Note:
These courses must be completed prior to enrollment in any 3000-level
nursing course.
HSCI 2111 Introduction to the Health Care
Environment (2-0-2)
HSCI 2111L Introduction to Health Care
Environment-Lab (0-2-1)
(Practicum or lab
courses are corequisite with the appropriate lecture course.)
HSCI 3201 Pathophysiology (3-0-3)
NURS 3110 Interactive
Communications (3-0-3)
NURS 3201 Health Assessment (2-0-2)
NURS 3201L Health Assessment - Lab (0-3-1)
NURS 3301 Health Promotion (3-0-3)
NURS 3301L Health Promotion Practicum (0-3-1)
NURS 3401 Health Illness Transitions I (3-0-3)
NURS 3401L Health Illness Transitions I Practicum (0-6-2)
NURS 3501 Psychosocial
Transitions (3-0-3)
NURS 3501L Psychosocial
Transitions Practicum (0-6-2)
NURS 3601 Developmental Transitions I (3-0-3)
NURS 3601L Developmental Transitions I Practicum (0-6-2)
NURS 4100 Nursing Research (3-0-3)
NURS 4201 Developmental Transitions II (3-0-3)
NURS 4201L Developmental Transitions II Practicum (0-6-2)
NURS 4301 Health Illness Transitions II (3-0-3)
NURS 4301L Health Illness Transitions II Practicum
(0-6-2)
NURS 4401 Health Illness Transitions III (3-0-3)
NURS 4401L Health Illness Transitions III Practicum
(0-9-3)
NURS 4500 Role Transitions (2-0-2)
NURS 4601 Organizational Transitions (4-0-4)
NURS 4601L Organizational Transitions Practicum (0-3-1)
Choose any TWO
upper division electives with NURS, HCMG, or HSCI prefixes. Recommended: HSCI 3382/NURS 3382L (Clinical
Pharmacology) and HSCI 4330 (Nutrition).
Any courses
except PHED, NURS, or courses identified in the catalog as career or
institutional credit courses.
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TYPICAL FULL-TIME PROGRESSION
IN UPPER-DIVISION COURSES
|
JUNIOR YEAR |
|
|
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
|
NURS 3301/3301L 3/1 (first half) |
NURS 3501/3501L 3/2 (first half) |
|
NURS 3401/3401L 3/2 (second half) |
NURS 3601/3601L 3/2 (second half) |
|
NURS 3110 3 |
HSCI 3201 3 |
|
NURS 3201/3201L 2/1 |
Elective 3 |
|
_____ |
_____ |
|
15 hours |
16 hours |
|
|
|
|
SENIOR YEAR |
|
|
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
|
NURS 4201/4201L 3/2 (first half) |
NURS 4500 2 (first half) |
|
NURS 4301/4301l 3/2 (second half) |
NURS 4601/4601L 4/1 (first half) |
|
NURS 4100 3 |
NURS 4401/4401L
3/3 |
|
Elective 3 |
(second half) |
|
_____ |
Elective 3 |
|
16
hours |
_____ |
|
|
16 hours |
A model for
"typical" part-time progression in eight semesters of enrollment is
available from the department.
DEGREE COMPLETION TRACK: R.N.-B.S.N.
The R.N.-B.S.N. track is an upper division
program for registered nurses who are graduates of associate degree or diploma
nursing programs. Clayton State University participates in the Georgia Statewide Articulation
Model.
The program is designed to prepare
graduates to practice professional nursing in diverse health/illness settings,
including the hospital, public health home, clinic, hospice, industry, and
community. Progression through the
track is possible on a full-time or part-time basis. Flexible schedules are designed to help the working R.N. Core and elective classes are offered day
and evening. Some elective classes are
offered on weekends. Alternative
formats and distance learning options are also available.
The track offers a flexible curriculum
which builds upon previously attained knowledge and experience and recognizes
the unique educational needs and abilities of the adult learner. Educational experiences are provided to
facilitate the registered nurse in expanding the scope of his or her practice
in a rapidly changing society and health care delivery system. Course work in upper division nursing
includes content areas in leadership/management, health assessment, community
health nursing, nursing theory, interpersonal communication, current
issues/trends, nursing research, and an opportunity to select from a variety of
electives and to select clinical experiences to meet personal learning goals. Nursing and general college course offerings
promote critical thinking, interactive communication, expanded role
development, and leadership skills, as well as a sensitive and analytical
perception of self, the human condition, and the world.
ADMISSION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applications to the R.N.-B.S.N. track are
accepted on a continual basis, and students who meet all requirements are
generally eligible to enroll in the next academic term. Application forms may be obtained on the web
(http://www.clayton.edu),
in BHS-61, or by calling 770-961-3484 and requesting that an application be
mailed.
Admission
requirements are as follows:
a. Admission to
Clayton State University.
b. Graduation from a
state board-approved associate degree or diploma program. (Transcripts must be
provided to the Registrar's Office.)
c.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in Georgia. (Evidence must
be provided to the department.)*
d. Validation of
nursing knowledge by one of the following criteria:
·
Active engagement in professional nursing practice within the past
four years (normally 1,000 hours within four years).
·
Graduation from a state board-approved basic licensure R.N.
program in the U. S. within the past four years.
·
Successful completion of the Clayton State University validation examination and
procedure.
Note: Students who have attended another post-R.N. nursing
education program at any time are required to indicate such attendance on their
applications. Failure to disclose this
information may lead to dismissal even after matriculation. Students who have been dismissed from
another post-R.N. nursing education program may be ineligible for admission.
* R.N.’s
with a restricted license must disclose the restriction and term of consent
decree.
Policies on Transfer and Credit by Examination and
Experience
a. Upon
successful completion of NURS 3101, R.N.’s will receive 28 semester hours of
block credit.
b. Except
for the block credit described above, credit for nursing course work at other
institutions will be awarded only upon the recommendation of the nursing
faculty and the final approval by the Dean of Health Sciences. The institution must be regionally
accredited at the associate degree level or higher, and applicants must submit
course syllabi (including course outlines) and catalog descriptions from the
previous institution.
c. Diploma
R.N.’s and international R.N. graduates may receive credit for BIOL 1151/1151L,
1152/1152L, and 2250/2250L upon validation by approved examination (currently
the New York Regents; contact department for latest information).
d. The
University and the Department of Nursing make every reasonable effort to apply
previous college credit to program requirements. Students should consult the departmental office for specific
information. Final decisions regarding
specific course substitutions rest with the Dean, the Registrar, and other
appropriate academic administrators.
e. Credit
for some general education courses may be available via the CLEP program or
other credit by examination. Contact
the Assessment Center in the Library Building for information.
f. Upon
approval by the Dean of Health Sciences, certain professional certificates may
be applied elective credit in R.N. - B.S.N track.
CURRICULUM FOR THE R.N.-B.S.N. TRACK
NOTE: For Areas A-E, see the General Education
Curriculum for B.S.N. heading above. (Pay special attention to the note for
Area D1.)
NURS 3000 (block
credit)
Take the following nursing core courses (22 hours):
HSCI 3201 Pathophysiology
(3-0-3)
NURS 3101 Professional
Issues (2-0-2)
NURS 3110 Interactive Communications (3-0-3)
NURS 3201 Health
Assessment (2-0-2)
NURS 3202 Health
Assessment Practicum for R.N.'s (0-2-1)
NURS 4100 Nursing
Research (3-0-3)
NURS 4601 Organizational
Transitions (4-0-4)
NURS 4602 Advanced
Organizational Transitions for R.N.’s
(3-2-4)
NURS 4501 Clinical
Practicum for R.N.’s I (0-3-1)
(Prerequisite: NURS 3100. Two hours of NURS 4501 must be
taken. The hours may be taken in the
same term or in different terms.)
NURS 4502 Clinical
Practicum for R.N.’s II (0-3-1)
(Prerequisite: NURS 4501; prerequisite or
corequisite: NURS 4602.
Two hours of NURS 4502 must be taken. The
hours may be taken
in the same term or in different terms.)
Choose any THREE
upper division electives with NURS, HCMG, or HSCI prefixes.
Select any
courses except PHED, NURS, or courses identified in the catalog as career or
institutional credit courses.
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Total for
R.N.-B.S.N. 126 hours
General Requirements and
Information for B.S.N.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
a. No
grade lower than C will be counted
toward graduation in Area F or for upper division courses.
b. Students
must take a minimum of 30 semester hours at Clayton State University with no fewer than 25 hours being taken in upper division nursing
courses. Block credit and credit by
examination do not satisfy this requirement.
c. Registration for clinical/practicum courses requires that students
·
maintain CPR certification,
· carry malpractice
insurance and health insurance (evidence of current coverage is required),
· receive physical
examination and immunizations as required by the department, and
· maintain current
Georgia R.N. licensure if in the R.N.-B.S.N. track.
d. Time
Limitation of Nursing Courses Policy.
Students
are expected to progress in the nursing major in a timely fashion. All required upper division nursing courses
must be completed within five years of matriculation into the clinical nursing
courses. To determine the status of
academic credit taken greater than five years ago, the Admissions and Progressions
Committee must evaluate the course for credit.
e. R.N.-B.S.N.
students are required to finish all coursework within 7 years. Any extension must be approved by the dean.
Basic licensure
and R.N. students reentering the program must be able to demonstrate competency
in the nursing courses they have completed if:
·
The course has been changed in content, and/or
·
The course was taken over 5 years earlier.
This competency
may be demonstrated as follows:
· Successful
completion of the final exam (theory and applicable lab), and/or
· Demonstrating
appropriate skills and/or provision of care (clinical courses).
f. [Basic
Licensure only] Students must pass an exit examination in order to graduate
(R.N. assessment).
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND
RETENTION
PROGRAM PROGRESSION, PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
General University
policies on academic standing (warning, probation, suspension, and dismissal)
apply to the B. S. N. (See Chapter
4.) In addition, because of the highly
sequenced nature of the nursing curriculum and due to the sensitive nature of
working with patients in health care settings, the following additional
standards apply.
Interruption of Progression
Students are admitted to the nursing program as a class that normally
moves through the curriculum together as a cohort according to the typical full-time
or part-time progression model. The
curriculum is structured with prerequisite and/or co-requisite courses that
provide knowledge and skills for subsequent courses. Whenever a course is not completed with an acceptable grade, the
student falls out of normal progression and loses his or her place in that
class. Interruption of progression can
occur due to academic or personal reasons as explained below.
Program Academic Probation
1) If
a student makes a grade lower than C (i.e.,
F, D, or WF*) in one or more courses with a NURS prefix or in HSCI 3201 in a
given semester (or half semester), the student will be immediately placed on
Program Academic Probation and will be barred from taking any other NURS
courses until the student has successfully completed the course(s) that had
previous unacceptable grades.
* According to University policy,
a student who officially withdraws from a class prior to midterm will receive a
grade of W rather than WF even if the student is not passing at
the time of withdrawal. This policy
applies to nursing courses, but it is subject to an important additional
regulation as follows: if it is determined by the faculty member and confirmed
by the Associate Dean that a student in a clinical nursing course was making
unsatisfactory progress in the course at the time of pre-midterm withdrawal,
the grade will be considered unacceptable (equivalent to a WF) for purposes of nursing progression, and the student will be
placed on Program Academic Probation.
2) A student whose
progression is interrupted through Program Academic Probation has one opportunity to re-take the
course(s)*, earn an acceptable grade, and resume progression in the
program. This opportunity is subject to
the conditions listed below under Resumption of Progression.
* or course equivalent if the
course has changed.
Interruption of Progression Due to Personal Reasons
A student whose progression in the nursing program is interrupted for
personal reasons may resume progression subject to the conditions listed below
under Resumption of Progression. This
involves students who do not enroll for a semester or those who enroll but
receive a grade of W (excluding the
rare occasions when a W results in
Program Academic Probation as explained above). In other words, any interruption of progression not resulting
from Program Academic Probation, Program Policy Probation, or Program Dismissal
is considered a personal reason.
Resumption of Progression
a) Prior to
registration the student must notify the Associate Dean for Nursing (or
designee) that he or she intends to re-take the appropriate course(s).
b) The course(s)
must have space available. Space is
usually available in the next offering of a course due to attrition, but space
is not guaranteed. Available space is allocated according to
the following priority:
(1) Students
progressing according to the normal model for their cohort.
(2) Students who
interrupted progression for personal reasons not due to probation or
dismissal (e.g., students who received
a W due to illness or other
emergency).
(3) Students on
Program Probation. (This includes students readmitted upon petition following
dismissal.)
c) Students
progressing normally are guaranteed space. If there are not enough available
seats to accommodate all students in categories b2 and b3, the Admission and
Progression Committee will prioritize students according to its judgment
regarding their relative likelihood of success based on such factors as grades,
test scores, clinical performance, and willingness and readiness to undertake
refresher activities. All qualified
students in category b2 will be accommodated before any in category b3.
d) If the
student’s interruption of progression has been for more than one calendar year
or if the Admission and Progression Committee otherwise has reason to believe
that the student may not be prepared, the Committee may require reasonable
refresher activities as a condition of re-taking a course and/or of resuming
normal progression. If circumstances
merit, reasonable refresher activities may include auditing or re-taking
courses already passed.
Program Policy Probation
Program Policy Probation may result as a consequence any of the following
behaviors:
· Failure to
demonstrate clinical competency.
· Plagiarism or
cheating.
· Unsafe clinical
performance when the student’s conduct or health presents a direct threat to
self, patients, peers, health care personnel, faculty or other
individuals.
· Falsification of
records, written assignments or misrepresentation of presence at assigned
clinical or community activities.
·
Unethical or illegal conduct.
All students are expected to adhere to the legal, moral, and legislative
standards that determine acceptable and unacceptable behavior for nurses. The American Nurses’ Association Code for
Professional Nurses and Georgia Law Regulating Practice of Registered Nursing
are used as standards.
The Program Policy Probation decision is made
by the Associate Dean for Nursing upon the advice of appropriate faculty. A student placed on Program Policy Probation
will be notified in writing by the Associate Dean. A student on Program Policy Probation may continue in normal
progression but may be required by the Associate Dean to engage in remedial
activities related to the nature of the behavior that resulted in probation.
Program Dismissal
A dismissed student will be notified in writing and is barred from taking
any course with a NURS prefix. A
student will be dismissed from the nursing program in the following cases:
1) Academic
Dismissal: A
student on Program Academic Probation who makes an unacceptable grade in any
NURS course or HSCI 3201 will be dismissed from the nursing program.
a) Previously on Probation. A student on Program Policy
Probation who engages in another instance of conduct of the nature listed above
under the Program Policy Probation heading may be dismissed from the nursing
program. Dismissal of this nature will
occur upon recommendation of appropriate faculty and the Associate Dean as confirmed
by the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.
b) Not previously on Probation. A student who engages in
behavior of the nature listed above under the Program Policy Probation heading
may be immediately dismissed without first being placed on probation if the
Dean of the School of Health Sciences determines that the circumstances are
especially egregious.
Appeal of Dismissal Decision.
1) An appeal of Academic Dismissal
is considered a grade appeal and will proceed according to normal University Academic
Appeal policy.
2) A student who disputes a Nursing
Policy Dismissal decision must file a written appeal with the Dean of Health
Sciences no later than sixty (60) days after receiving written notice of
dismissal. An appeal filed after this
deadline will not be considered. The quicker that an appeal is filed, the
sooner that the Dean can provide a decision.
Appeals of the Dean’s decision must follow normal University policy for
academic appeals. (See Chapter 4 of
this catalog and the appropriate part of the Clayton State University Student Handbook.)
Petition for Readmission following Dismissal.
A student who has been dismissed once* from the Clayton State University nursing program (or
any other R.N. program) may petition in writing to the Dean of the School of
Health Sciences for readmission after a minimum of one year has passed since
dismissal. Readmission is not
automatic; in fact, readmission is granted only when the student is able to
present clear and convincing evidence that the circumstances that led to the
dismissal have substantially changed and that the student would have a high
likelihood of academic success if readmitted.
The readmission decision will be made by Dean upon the advice of the
program faculty and the Associate Dean and will be communicated to the student
in writing.
If readmission is granted, the student will be on Program Academic
Probation and/or Program Policy Probation depending on the circumstances that
led to dismissal and will be subject to all program probation policies. If readmission is denied, the student may
not petition again for at least three years unless the Dean’s written notice
includes specific conditions providing for earlier petition. Appeals of the Dean’s decision must follow
normal University policy for academic appeals.
(See Chapter 4 of this catalog and the appropriate part of the Clayton State University Student Handbook.)
* A student who has been dismissed more than
once from any nursing program is ineligible to petition for readmission.