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College of Nursing

Course Syllabus

NUR401 - Community Theory and Family Theory

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This introductory course explores community theory and family theory to provide a foundation for the practice of community and public health nursing. Community theory is on the idea and theory of association, social capital, and the notion of community in relation to contemporary concerns i.e. globalization, and community development. Family theory explores the family as a unit. Three family theories (Family Developmental Theory, System Theory, and Family Stress and Coping Theory) are utilized in the process of assessment, identifying strengths and needs, and developing a plan of care.

Course Prerequisites

Completion of general studies; NUR 309; or permission of the RN to BSN program

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

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