HUM DEV Introduction to Human Development

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1 Bellin College School of Nursing LIBERAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND RATIONALE University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Courses 10/93, 05/01, 02/08, 04/08, 07/09 Philosophy The selected liberal education courses provide the foundation for students to successfully complete the outcomes of the baccalaureate education. Knowledge from the arts and sciences provides a diversity of thought about social, economic, political and other global perspectives that are essential in clinical decision-making. The liberal education experience supports the development of critical thinking as the basis for clinical judgment. Concepts from these courses are integrated into the nursing curriculum to ensure a broad-based clinical practice. Specific rationale for each liberal education requirement follows. In addition to the stated rationale, course descriptions are used when making course transfer decisions. Note: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) is the College s primary partner for the provision of liberal education courses. Their course numbers/names are used within this document. However, these requirements may be fulfilled on other campuses, as described in the College Catalog. Rationale I. Human Development Requirement (3 credits) An understanding of human development is essential as a foundation to communication and relationships. Such knowledge facilitates personal and professional interactions. All five of the professional roles of the nurse require the utilization of this knowledge in decision-making. HUM DEV Introduction to Human Development II. Psychology Requirement (3 credits) This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop an understanding of behavior from psycho-physiological, cognitive, social, and clinical perspectives. The overall gain is an understanding of psychological principles and the ability to apply them to personal, community and professional concerns. PSYCH Introduction to Psychology Z:\Academics\Programs\Undergraduate\Curriculum\General Education\UWGB\Liberal Education Philosophy & Rationale_UWGB_ doc 1

2 III. Human Diversity Requirement (3 credits) Human diversity includes understanding the ways cultural, racial, social, economic, religious, and lifestyle variations are expressed. Nursing exhibits an understanding of these variations by the provision of appropriate, competent care. The student is guided to select a course from one of the following areas: ANTRHO... Anthropology BUS ADM... Business Administration COMN ART... Communication and the Arts EDUC... Education ENGLISH... English GEOG... Geography HISTORY... History HMONG... Hmong Language HUM BIOL... Human Biology HUM DEV... Human Development HUM STUD... Human Studies NUT SCI... Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics PHILOS... Philosophy POL SCI... Political Science SOC C D... Social Change and Development SOC WORK... Social Work SOCIOL... Sociology UR RE ST... Urban and Regional Studies IV. Sociology/Anthropology Requirement (3 credits) These courses develop the understanding of sociological and biological groups as wholes, the institutions found within them as systems, and the meanings of people in society give to their experiences. These courses develop the student s understanding of the cultural and sociological aspects of the global community. ANTHRO Varieties of World Culture SOCIOL Introduction to Sociology V. Statistics Requirement (4 credits) The understanding of statistical processes enhances the student s ability to critically think and problem-solve. Since students are expected to apply research findings, it is essential that they are able to understand applied statistics. COMM SCI Social Science Statistics MATH Introductory Statistics Z:\Academics\Programs\Undergraduate\Curriculum\General Education\UWGB\Liberal Education Philosophy & Rationale_UWGB_ doc 2

3 VI. Philosophy/Ethics Requirement (3 credits) The complexity of the global society requires the individual to be able to critically reflect about difficult issues. Rarely are decisions and issues present without the impact of philosophy, values and ethics. It is the application of these principles that often challenges the individual to reach their higher level of thinking abilities. The practice of nursing provides numerous opportunities to apply these abilities. HUM BIOL Biotechnology and Human Values (not acceptable for Class of 2012+) PHILOS Introduction to Philosophy PHILOS Problems in Ethics PHILOS Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy PHILOS Elementary Logic PHILOS Science and Human Values PHILOS Philosophy, Religion & Science PHILOS Ancient Philosophy PHILOS Modern Philosophy PHILOS Professional Ethics and Problem Solving PHILOS Contemporary Philosophy VII. Communication Requirement (6 credits) Verbal and written communication is essential professional skills. This requirement supports students ability to express themselves effectively with individuals and groups. Writing 3 credits: ENG COMP Expository Writing Speech 3 credits: COMM Introduction to Mass Communication COMM Fundamentals of Public Address COMM Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication COMM Communication Processes: An Introduction COMM Human Information Processing COMM Business and Professional Communication Skills COMM Principles of Public Relations/ Corporate Communications COMM Persuasion and Argumentation COMM Organizational Communication COMM Small Group Communication VIII. Upper Division Elective (3 credits) A course with a 300 or higher number challenges the student to synthesize prior knowledge into an area of interest. Any 300 or 400 level liberal education course exclusive of nursing (no nursing course). Z:\Academics\Programs\Undergraduate\Curriculum\General Education\UWGB\Liberal Education Philosophy & Rationale_UWGB_ doc 3

4 IX. Business Requirement (3 credits) Constant change in the health care delivery system requires that nurses be prepared to function as part of a business team, and in some cases, as the leader of that team. This requirement offers the students a variety of business courses which are applicable to nursing practice within a variety of health care systems. BUS ADM Business and Its Environment BUS ADM Business Computer Applications (formerly Introduction to Management Information Systems) ECON Macro Economic Analysis ECON Micro Economic Analysis X. Science Requirement (all of the following courses) The complexity of the sciences courses develops the student s ability to critically analyze what they are learning and then apply it in laboratory decision-making. The science courses provide essential foundation for understanding the biophysical components of nursing. BIOLOGY Principles of Biology BIOLOGY Principles of Microbiology CHEM General Chemistry CHEM General Chemistry Laboratory HUM BIOL Anatomy and Physiology XI. Humanities Electives (3 credits) May be chosen from the following academic areas: ART... Art ARTS MGT... Arts Management AVD... Arts & Video Design COMM... Communication COMN ART... Communication and the Arts ENGLISH... English FRENCH... French GERMAN... German HISTORY... History HMONG... Hmong Language HUM STUD... Humanistic Studies JAPANESE... Japanese MUSIC... Music MUS APP... Music Applied PHILOS... Philosophy SPANISH... Spanish THEATRE... Theatre Z:\Academics\Programs\Undergraduate\Curriculum\General Education\UWGB\Liberal Education Philosophy & Rationale_UWGB_ doc 4

5 XII. Social Science Electives (3 credits) May be chosen from the following academic areas: ANTHRO... Anthropology ECON... Economics FNS... First Nation Studies GEOG... Geography HUM DEV... Human Development POL SCI... Political Science PSYCH... Psychology PU EN AF... Public and Environmental Affairs SOC C D... Social Change and Development SOC WORK... Social Work SOCIOL... Sociology UR RE ST... Urban and Regional Studies XIII. General Electives (9 credits) Any course, taken for credit, with the exception of nursing, consultation with Academic Advisor. Z:\Academics\Programs\Undergraduate\Curriculum\General Education\UWGB\Liberal Education Philosophy & Rationale_UWGB_ doc 5