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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
EDU-870
Advanced Topics in Nursing Education
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the major contemporary issues affecting nursing education.
Students will participate in discussions regarding regulatory, ethical, and political challenges faced by nurse
educators and academic leaders. The emphasis is on comprehending both challenges and opportunities within
the dynamic landscape of nursing education and health care. Through critical examination and analysis, students
will gain insights into effective strategies for navigating and addressing these complex issues.
3.00
EDU-871
Instructional Design & Curric Developm
In this course, students apply instructional design principles in the creation of academic programs within the field of nursing education. Students will begin program planning and assessment, encompassing accreditation and
regulatory considerations in both Higher Education and Nursing contexts.
3.00
EDU-872
Strategies for Teaching & Learning in Nu
This course introduces and explores theoretical and practical perspectives on knowledge and learning in nursing education, highlighting the contexts influencing teaching and learning. Participants will identify and analyze trends, issues, models, methods, instructional strategies, and technologies to enhance student learning in both
classroom and clinical settings.
3.00
EDU-873
Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Edu
This course focuses on the diverse evaluation methods used to assess student learning in nursing education
curricula. Students will explore and apply various assessment strategies, gaining insights into effective approaches
to measure and enhance student comprehension and skills within the context of nursing education.
3.00
EDU-874
Field Experience in Nursing Education
The course involves a minimum of 70 hours of field experience directly related to nursing education. Students, guided by an on-site mentor and instructor, will participate in capstone experiences seamlessly integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasizes hands-on learning to enhance students '
understanding and proficiency in the field of nursing education.
3.00
ENG-002
Writing Foundations
A review of sentence, paragraph and essay structure, this course prepares the student for college writing.
3.00
ENG-100
Critical Reading and Writing
This course introduces the student to strategies for effective academic reading and writing, while also helping them develop a better appreciation of the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy. In addition, this course addresses and develops information literacy skills. Requisites: None
3.00
ENG-101
College English
This course focuses on the personal and expository components of rhetoric. Emphasis is given to writing processes and logic through constant practice in sentence combining and through organizing and styling paragraphs and themes. Peer review of student writing is included.
3.00
ENG-102
Introduction to Literature
Students explore literary genres from selected world masterpieces with emphasis on style and philosophic import and write themes of critical analysis.
3.00
ENG-103
Play Production
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of play production- script selection, casting, blocking, lighting, and publicity. It culiminates in the production of a play.
3.00
ENG-105
Grammar Review
This class reviews the basics of traditional grammar- classes of words and sentences, inflections and functions of English, syntactical relationships and usage- and examines alternative grammar systems.
3.00
ENG-200
Public Speaking
This course in public speaking builds students ' informative, argumentative, and persuasive speaking skills, as well as their listening and analysis skills
3.00
ENG-2001
Arts and Ideas
This is an introductory course designed to give the student an appreciation of the literary and fine arts. The course examines ideas rooted in justice, philosophy, spirituality, politics, science, education, art, and psychology through literature that spans the evolution of those ideas. The course requires both analytical and creative responses to these ideas so that students can express their understanding of the complex relationship among thought, writing, art and society.
3.00
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