05:300:306
Educational Psychology: Principles of Classroom Learning (3)
Surveys areas of psychology most relevant to
education. How children think, learn, and remember; influence of motivation;
and principles of measurement.
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77:705:470
Foundations of Health Education (3)
Focuses on current educational practices
including history of education; educational theories, objectives, or policies;
and teaching and evaluation strategies. Strategies for teaching children,
adolescents, and adults will be presented. Students will develop, present,
and critique health education plans for individuals, groups, and/or communities.
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77:705:480
School Health Nursing (6)
Focuses on the specialized practice of the school nurse within the
nursing and education professions. The comprehensive school health program,
including health services, health education, and a healthy school environment,
will be described. The role of the school nurse as a service provider, health
advocate, health educator, case finder/manager, and collaborator with families,
educators, and the health care delivery system to promote the health and
well-being of students and the school community will be evaluated. New Jersey
state mandates and laws governing school health and nursing services will be
explored in depth.
Corequisites: 77:705:470, 05:300:306.
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77:705:481
School Health Nursing Practicum (3)
Focuses on the application of knowledge of nursing and education
theories and related state mandates and laws for the care of children in the
K-12 school setting. Emphasis is placed on the promotion of health and wellness
in the school-aged child, as well as providing nursing services to children
with acute and chronic health problems and those with special needs. Students
will work under the supervision of a certified school nurse and a teacher of
health. The student will participate in the roles and activities of the school
nurse and participate in planning and implementing health education classes
with experienced teachers. Students will meet weekly with preceptors in the
field throughout the semester to complete 75 practicum hours and be observed in
the field by nursing faculty. Participation in weekly seminars online
throughout the semester is also required.
Prerequisites: 77:705:470, 05:300:306.
Corequisite: 77:705:480.
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